Shane Bieber Set for Rehab Start Saturday, Blue Jays Debut Drawing Closer

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) is scheduled to make another rehab start this Saturday, with likely one more to follow before manager John Schneider considers a call-up. Bieber was acquired at the trade deadline from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for right-hander Khal Stephen. The 30-year-old has not pitched since April 2024 after […]

Reese Olson Receives PRP Injection

Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson (shoulder) has already been ruled out to return to the mound this year. Olson will not require surgery for his right shoulder strain, but was given a PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injection for his shoulder. A PRP injection involves using the player's blood, spinning it down, and reinjecting the "good stuff" […]

Kevin Ginkel Seeks Second Opinion, Season in Jeopardy After Shoulder Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Kevin Ginkel (shoulder) is seeking a second opinion on his right shoulder sprain, raising concerns that he could miss the rest of the season. Ginkel was placed on the 15-day injured list on August 4 and has not set a timeline for his return. The 31-year-old has struggled in his seventh MLB […]

Parker Meadows Begins Running Progression

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (quad) has begun a running progression in his rehab from a right quad strain. The Tigers placed Meadows on the IL on July 28, and it is a good sign for him to be running already. The 25-year-old missed time earlier in the year with a nerve issue in his […]

Jaydon Blue Likely to Have a Role on Third Down

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue will "likely have a role on third down" this year, according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Blue has been one of the most impressive offensive players at training camp this summer for the Cowboys. However, Javonte Williams is finally healthy and is "showing why Denver was so […]

Reynaldo Lopez Still in Early Rehab Stages

Atlanta Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) has recently resumed playing catch and remains without a timeline for a return. Lopez had arthroscopic surgery for his throwing shoulder on April 1 and was cleared to start throwing again after the All-Star break. He is still in the early stages of his rehab program. If Lopez does […]

George Pickens Being Moved Around

Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated writes that it's a good sign of Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens in head coach Brian Schottenheimer's offense that the coaches have been able to "move him around to different receiver spots after he was exclusively an X receiver (split end) in Pittsburgh." Pickens and CeeDee Lamb worked out […]

Gabriel Moreno Begins Tee Work, Nearing Return to Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (hand) has resumed swinging a bat and has started tee work after an August 4 CT scan confirmed his right hand had fully healed. Moreno landed on the injured list on June 19 and was transferred to the 60-day IL on July 18 after suffering a hairline fracture in his […]

Spencer Schwellenbach Likely Done for the Year

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) is on the 60-day injured list with a fracture in his pitching elbow. Braves manager Brian Snitker said Monday that Schwellenbach has not yet to resume throwing and appears unlikely to pitch again in 2025. There is no official timeline for his return, and he will need an […]

Tyler O'Neill Exits With Right-Wrist Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (wrist) exited Tuesday's game against the Phillies in the bottom of the sixth inning with right-wrist discomfort. He was replaced in right field by 29-year-old Ryan Noda. O'Neill went 0-for-2 with a popout and a groundout before leaving. The 29-year-old slugger from Canada is slashing .210/.293/.434 with eight home runs […]

Bryce Miller Set for Rehab Start on Thursday

Seattle Mariners' right-hander Bryce Miller (elbow) is set for his second rehab outing in Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday and should throw around 65 pitches. He threw 52 pitches in his last rehab start and continues to build up his workload. If all goes well, Miller could be activated as early as August 12th for his […]

KaVontae Turpin to Take on Bigger Offensive Role

Now entering his fourth year in the NFL, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin has mostly made his mark as a return man. However, the 29-year-old will "be more involved in the offense this year than at any other time over the last three seasons," according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. New head coach […]

Jordan Whittington has Shown the Ability to Separate

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Jordan Whittington flashed as a rookie in 2024 when Puka Nacua went down with an injury. Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer writes that Whittington is a "tough, strong special-teamer, and has shown an ability to separate in camp." The Rams' top two receivers will be Nacua and veteran Davante Adams, but […]

Victor Robles Cleared for Rehab Assignment

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles (shoulder) has been out since early April with a small fracture in the humeral head of his left shoulder. He is now scheduled to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on August 12. This puts the 28-year-old ahead of schedule for his expected return, and the Mariners are aiming […]

Darren Waller Expected to be Ready for Week 1

Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller will be ready for Week 1, agent Drew Rosenhaus declared. "I don't think there's any doubt that Darren will be ready for the start of the regular season," Rosenhaus told Josh Moser. Waller sat out last season after announcing his retirement, but the Dolphins surprisingly acquired him in a […]

Jameis Winston the QB2, Jaxson Dart Third on Giants Depth Chart

Offseason free-agent addition Jameis Winston is listed as the New York Giants' No. 2 quarterback behind starter Russell Wilson on the team's first unofficial depth chart. First-round pick Jaxson Dart, the 25th overall selection from Ole Miss, checks in at No. 3 ahead of Tommy DeVito. It doesn't come as a surprise that Winston is […]

Adonai Mitchell Looks Like a Star

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell is starting to look like a star at training camp, according to Nate Atkins of the Indianapolis Star. Mitchell struggled with drops in the first week of practices, but he's put that behind him and is now having a strong summer heading into the preseason opener this week. The […]

Jerry Jones Unsure if Micah Parsons Will Play in Week 1

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told reporters on Tuesday that he's unsure if superstar pass-rusher Micah Parsons will play in the team's Week 1 matchup on Sept. 4 against the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles. Parsons hasn't fully participated in any of the Cowboys' training camp practices, and he publicly requested a trade last Friday. However, Jones […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a "Threat Everywhere"

The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar writes that Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba "plays everywhere" and is a "threat everywhere." Additionally, he's being targeted from everywhere in training camp practices. The 23-year-old former 20th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft out of Ohio State broke out in his second year in the league in 2024 […]

Liam Coen has High Expectations for Travis Hunter

While speaking on the Rich Eisen Show on Tuesday, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said he wouldn't be surprised if rookie first-round two-way player Travis Hunter won both Offensive Rookie of the Year and Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2025. The Jaguars traded up to No. 2 overall to select the 22-year-old Heisman […]

Keenan Allen Signing With Chargers

Free-agent wide receiver Keenan Allen has agreed to a one-year, $8.52 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. Allen, 33, spent the first 11 years of his career with the Chargers after going in the third round of the 2013 draft. He became one of […]

Hunter Renfrow Running and Cutting

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said that wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (hamstring) is running and cutting, but Canales doesn't want Renfrow practicing just yet. The Associated Press' Steve Reed says it sounds like the Panthers are just being extra cautious with a veteran wideout that didn't play at all in 2024 due to health […]

Luke Raley to Begin Hitting Progression on Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder/first baseman Luke Raley (back) will start a hitting progression on Tuesday and will hopefully start a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Raley was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 30 with back spasms but he is working way back and could rejoin […]

Dave Ventresca's Fantasy Football League-Winners: 5 Must-Draft Players (2025)

NFL training camps are officially underway, and before we know it, the regular season will begin, too. As the start of another NFL season inches closer, it also means we are approaching the start of fantasy football draft season. For context, I love fantasy football. I play in upwards of 60 total fantasy football leagues […]

Grayson Rodriguez Expects to Have Normal Offseason Build-Up Before Spring Training

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) said on Foul Territory on Tuesday that he will be able to go into the offseason healthy and have a normal build-up going into spring training next year. "In about a month and a half to two months, I should be back to throwing bullpens," Rodriguez said. The 25-year-old […]

Chandler Simpson Returning Against Angels

Tampa Bay Rays rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson (finger) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game in Anaheim against the hosting Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Jose Soriano, starting in left field and batting leadoff. It Will Simpson's first game starting since he sprained his left index finger in last Thursday's game against the […]

Jacob Wilson Playing Catch and Running

Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson (forearm) is playing catch and running but hasn't yet been cleared to start a hitting progression, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Wilson is making slow progress after being diagnosed with a fractured left forearm two weeks ago. At this time, there is no timetable for his return, so fantasy managers […]

Chase Meidroth Absent Again on Tuesday

Chicago White Sox rookie infielder Chase Meidroth (thumb) will take another day off for Tuesday's contest on the road in Seattle against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Josh Rojas will make the start at the keystone and will hit ninth against Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo. Meidroth was hit by a pitch on his thumb last […]

JP Sears Optioned to Minors

San Diego Padres starting pitcher JP Sears has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday. Sears gave up five earned runs on 10 hits across five innings of work during his team debut on Monday. This rough outing pushed him to a 5.12 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and a 101/30 K/BB ratio across 23 starts […]

Cristian Javier Making Rehab Start on Tuesday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier (elbow) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, according to manager Joe Espada. Javier should be close to returning to the big leagues. He threw 64 pitches over the course of a 3.1 inning outing on July 31. If everything goes well on Tuesday, Javier […]