Curtis Samuel Impressing Everyone

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel is "light years" ahead of where he was when he first entered the league, according to Ron Rivera. "He has taken an even bigger leap. It's exciting to watch," touted the ninth-year coach when commenting on Samuel's progression. The 22-year-old has had a semi-uneventful two seasons in the league […]

Alex Dickerson Won't Come Off IL Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson (oblique) won't be ready to come off the injured list when first eligible on Sunday according to Alex Pavlovic. The initial hope when Dickerson went on the IL was he would miss the minimum 10 days, but he'll require a little more time. Dickerson had been on a tear […]

Mike Minor Pitches Well In Losing Effort

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor allowed two runs, one earned, but took the loss Wednesday afternoon. Minor allowed four hits and three walks while striking out eight in his latest strong start. Minor is having a superb season with a 3.06 ERA and 156 strikeouts in 154 innings and the success looks sustainable. His […]

Blake Snell To Resume Throwing

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (elbow) will travel with the team to Seattle and begin throwing for the first time since he underwent arthroscopic elbow surgery on July 29. Snell is not expected to return until September, but the fact he's throwing is a good sign we'll see the left-hander on the mound […]

Irv Smith Jr. Being Moved Around Formation

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. recently told ESPN's Courtney Cronin that the Vikings are getting creative with his usage in the passing game, lining him up out wide and even in the backfield on occasion. The rookie second-rounder was listed as the second tight end on the team's first unofficial depth chart, and […]

Shaun Anderson Pulled From Start With Blister

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Shaun Anderson was removed from his start Wednesday with a blister on his pitching hand. Manager Bruce Bochy said after the game Anderson may miss a start with the blister issue. Anderson had not been pitching well anyway having allowed four runs in the three innings and his ERA now […]

Ariel Jurado Pitches Well, But Takes Loss Wednesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Ariel Jurado allowed two runs in seven innings but got no offensive support and took the loss Wednesday. Jurado had pitched six shutout innings before a Jose Ramirez two-run-homer in the seventh inning gave Cleveland the only runs they would need on the afternoon. Despite the strong start, Jurado doesn't have […]

Anthony Rendon Expected To Be Fine After Leaving Game

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon should be fine after he was hit by a pitch in the toe and left Wednesday's game. Manager Dave Martinez said Rendon told him the toe got sore during the game but feels better after icing it. The Nationals are off Thursday so Rendon will have time to recover […]

Texans Sign Jordan Ta'amu

The Houston Texans signed quarterback Jordan Ta'amu on Wednesday. With A.J. McCarron (thumb) likely out for the preseason, Ta'amu is nothing more than an extra body to play in preseason games, so this move can be ignored in all season-long formats. The biggest impact comes in preseason DFS contests, as Joe Webb won't be forced […]

Carlos Martinez Blows a Save and Takes a Loss on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Carlos Martinez blew a save on Wednesday and took the loss. He got just one out while allowing a run on two hits. A Russell Martin two-run single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth led to Martinez's third blown save and second loss, evening his record at 2-2. […]

Russell Wilson To Rest, Geno Smith To Start Thursday

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will be rested for the team's preseason opener on Thursday against the Denver Broncos, so head coach Pete Carroll has tabbed Geno Smith as his starter for the exhibition opener. It's customary for many veterans to rest for the meaningless dress rehearsal, and 'DangeRuss' is not an exception. When the […]

Jack Flaherty Strikes Out 10 in Seven Scoreless Innings

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty stayed hot on Wednesday, tossing seven scoreless innings while striking out 10. He allowed only four hits and one walk in the impressive 97-pitch effort. Flaherty ended up with a no decision when the Cardinals lost in the bottom of the ninth, but he did earn a quality […]

Jose Ramirez Smashes a Two-Run Shot on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez provided all the offense in Game 1 of Wednesday's double header. He went 1-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run. Ramirez's seventh inning home run was the only scoring in the game, as Cleveland would win 2-0 over the Texas Rangers. Heading into Game 2, Ramirez is […]

Ben Roethlisberger To Rest, Joshua Dobbs To Start Friday

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will be rested for the preseason opener Friday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, so head coach Mike Tomlin has tabbed Joshua Dobbs as his starter. Mason Rudolph is expected to follow Dobbs, as Big Ben is rested like most veterans for the exhibition opener. When healthy, Big Ben will be […]

Giancarlo Stanton Throws, Hits Off Tee

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (knee) has begun throwing and hitting off a tee according to Lindsey Adler. Stanton has also been running on an anti-gravity treadmill as he attempts to work his way back from a PCL strain in his knee. There is no word on when Stanton will return to the field […]

Brad Hand Strikes Out the Side and Picks Up a Save

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand was excellent in the ninth inning of Game 1 of Wednesday's double header. He closed out the Rangers with a perfect 1-2-3 inning in which he struck out all three batters he faced. Hand needed just 13 pitches to lock down a 2-0 win for Cleveland. He sports a 2.35 […]

Nick Bosa, Jason Verrett Undergoing MRIs

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (ankle) and cornerback Jason Verrett (ankle, Achilles) will undergo MRIs after suffering ankle injuries on Wednesday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan expected Bosa, the 2019 second overall pick, to be “alright” but did not have comment on Verrett. Depending on the results, a significant injury for Bosa would negatively […]

Zach Plesac Tosses Six Scoreless Innings on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac was excellent in Game 1 of Wednesday's double header, tossing six scoreless innings. He allowed just five hits and two walks while striking out seven. Plesac earned a quality start, but did not figure into the decision as Cleveland would score only after Plesac left the game. He'll take […]

Leonard Williams Nicked For Jets, Marcus Maye Still Out

New York Jets defensive end Leonard Williams (hip) is missing from practice this week due to a hip injury, although his injury is not considered serious. Free safety Marcus Maye (shoulder) remains on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, and head coach Adam Gase was unable to offer no updates on Maye's timetable. He […]

George Kittle Making Plays In Camp

It’s been business as usual for San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle in training camp. Kittle has built a solid rapport with starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo including two touchdown grabs in Wednesday’s practice. The third-year pro emerged as a superstar in 2018 by leading the team in targets (136), catches (88) and yards (1,377) […]

Quincy Enunwa's Injury Not Considered Serious

New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (groin) suffered a groin injury during Tuesday's workout, although the club does not feel as if the injury is serious. In fact, Enunwa tried to continue, but the team decided to take the conservative approach. "I think we're (taking precautions) with him right now," head coach Adam Gase […]

Carlos Hyde is Earning More Reps

Kansas City Chiefs running back Carlos Hyde has reportedly taken advantage of his opportunities in camp, according to head coach Andy Reid. Lead back Damien Williams (hamstring) was sidelined for 10 days, so Hyde received some extra work. Williams remains the starter, but Hyde does have some fantasy value heading into the season. There should […]

Chris Conley Continues To Turn Heads For Jags

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Chris Conley has been impressive during offseason workouts and into training camp. He stood out during joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens, and he has reportedly jelled nicely with quarterback Nick Foles, whom he worked with briefly with the Kansas City Chiefs. Wide receivers coach Keenan McCardell stresses for the receivers […]

Damien Williams Returns to Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (hamstring) returned to practice on Wednesday. He missed 10 days due to a hamstring issue, but appears ready to go now. Williams will be good to go for Week 1, assuming that he doesn't suffer any setbacks. He'll likely be a back-end RB1 at the beginning of the […]

C.J. Beathard Likely Starter For First Preseason Game

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard is listed as the No. 2 quarterback on the depth chart. With starter Jimmy Garoppolo ruled out for the first preseason game, Beathard will likely get the start as he fights to make the team. The third-year pro has been mediocre in 13 career games with a 74.6 QB […]

Ed Dickson Expected To Be Sidelined At Least One Month

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said on Wednesday that veteran tight end Ed Dickson (knee) underwent knee surgery and the team is hopeful he'll only need a four- or five-week recovery period. The timetable will put his availability for the regular-season opener in question. With Will Dissly also banged up, it appears Nick Vannett […]

John Means Will Be Limited Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means will be limited during Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Means just came off the 10-day injured list after missing two weeks due to left shoulder inflammation. The Orioles will likely have him on a pitch count for this contest. Fantasy owners may […]

Julian Edelman's Thumb Remains In A Splint

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (thumb) watched the beginning of practice on Wednesday, and he was also able to play catch with running back Rex Burkhead while using his right hand. He continues to wear a splint on his healing broken left thumb. He is on the mend and expected to be ready […]

Austin Riley Placed on Injured List

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley (knee) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Riley suffered a knee issue on Tuesday, so he'll be sidelined with an apparent knee ligament injury. He got off to a hot start with Atlanta, but has been slumping with the bat lately. It's unclear at the moment […]

Le'Veon Bell Won't Make Jets Debut On Thursday

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell will not play in the team's preseason debut against the New York Giants on Thursday, according to a source. He will be suited up while going through pregame warmups with his new teammates, per his own request. Head coach Adam Gase said the team will be cautious with […]