J.J. Wetherholt Hits Seventh Homer in July

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt stayed hot on Tuesday against Triple-A Norfolk, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in a 10-4 win. Wetherholt got the scoring started immediately with a leadoff homer against Orioles lefty Cade Povich, who is out on a major league rehab assignment. The 2024 seventh overall […]

Mets Have Been Aggressive in Luis Robert Jr. Trade Talks

MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reported Tuesday that the New York Mets have emerged as "the frontrunner" in trade talks for Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. The Padres and Phillies are among other teams with supposed interest in the 27-year-old. Robert Jr. struggled last season and has continued to do so this season, although he […]

Zac Veen Goes Deep on Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and an additional run scored in a 12-2 win over Triple-A Sacramento. Veen has been productive all season a Triple-A, slashing .309/.377/.491 with six homers and 10 stolen bases in 259 plate appearances. He made his MLB debut in early April, […]

Brewers Plan Rehab Assignment For Rhys Hoskins In Late August

The Milwaukee Brewers said Tuesday that they are hoping for first baseman Rhys Hoskins (thumb) to be ready to begin a rehab assignment in late August as he recovers from a sprained left thumb, per MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Hoskins was placed on the injured list at the beginning of July. The 32-year-old was slashing .242/.340/.428 […]

Tyler Locklear Joining Mariners Roster on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners first base prospect Tyler Locklear was pulled from Triple-A Tacoma's game on Tuesday night and is expected to join the big-league roster in Sacramento on Wednesday, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. A corresponding move will be made on Wednesday. With Seattle's recent acquisition of Josh Naylor, Locklear will likely be limited to […]

Ian Happ Exits Tuesday With Bruised Shin, May Require Injured List Stint

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (shin) exited Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Brewers in the eighth inning after fouling a ball off his left shin. X-rays after the game were negative, and Happ said he will need to get the swelling down and manage the pain. However, he may require a stint on the injured […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Heading to Injured List With Right-Achilles Tightness

As another blow to an already poor season for the Atlanta Braves, outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (Achilles) exited Tuesday night's 9-6 loss to the Royals with right-Achilles tightness. The team announced that Acuna Jr. would be placed on the injured list. He went 0-for-2 with a walk before exiting after showing discomfort in his at-bats. […]

Juan Soto Exits Early Tuesday With Foot Contusion

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (foot) exited Tuesday's game against the Padres in the fourth inning with a foot contusion. Soto fouled a pitch off his foot in the top of the inning, and while he stayed in to finish the at-bat, he was replaced defensively in the next half-inning by Tyrone Taylor. Soto […]

Juaron Watts-Brown Headed to Baltimore in Seranthony Dominguez Trade

The Toronto Blue Jays traded away right-handed pitching prospect Juaron Watts-Brown in exchange for right-handed reliever Seranthony Dominguez from the Baltimore Orioles, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The 2023 third-round pick out of Oklahoma State has split time between High-A and Double-A with Toronto this season, totaling 89 innings with a 3.54 ERA, 1.21 […]

Jackson Chourio Exits Early Tuesday With Right-Hamstring Spasm

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hamstring) exited Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Cubs in the fifth inning with a right hamstring spasm. Chourio pulled up heading into third base on a triple and was replaced on the basepaths by Blake Perkins. Chourio had gone 2-for-3 with a single and triple before exiting. He was also […]

Maxwell Hairston Leaves Practice with Knee Injury

Buffalo Bills rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston (knee) limped off the field with a trainer after suffering an apparent injury to his right knee during the team's practice on Tuesday. Buffalo selected Hairston in the first round of the 2025 draft out of Kentucky, and the rookie had been projected to step into a starting role […]

Michael King Eyes Weekend Rehab Start

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (shoulder) is reportedly in consideration for a rehab start this weekend, likely at the Triple-A level. The 30-year-old has been on the 60-day injured list since May 25 with a long thoracic nerve injury in his right shoulder. He is expected to return sometime in August. Before the injury, […]

Christian Gonzalez Sidelined by Hamstring Injury

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) has suffered a hamstring injury that will sideline him for "a bit," but it "will not impact his Week 1 availability," according to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. Gonzalez left the team's Monday practice early due to the injury. New England seems to have avoided the worst for their […]

Carlos Correa Exits Early Tuesday with Lightheadedness

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (illness) left Tuesday's game early with what manager Rocco Baldelli described as lightheadedness. Correa spoke with the team's head trainer multiple times before exiting during the top of the third inning. Twenty-four-year-old Brooks Lee took over at shortstop. Correa is day-to-day. The 30-year-old has taken a step back following an […]

Austin Hooper Returns to Practice on Tuesday

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper (undisclosed) returned to practice on Tuesday, according to Evan Lazar of Patriots.com. Hooper had started camp on the active/physically unable to perform list, but he appears to be back in action. The 30-year-old recorded 45 catches for 476 yards and three touchdowns in 17 games with New England […]

Year 2 Jump Coming for Luke McCaffrey?

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said he's seen "the Year 1 to the Year 2 jump" and is "encouraged" by the work wide receiver Luke McCaffrey has put in over the offseason. Washington drafted McCaffrey in the third round out of Rice in 2024, and he did not contribute much on offense as a […]

Chris Paddack Set for Tigers Debut Wednesday

The Detroit Tigers have activated right-hander Chris Paddack, who will make his team debut Wednesday afternoon against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Paddack was acquired from the Minnesota Twins in a deal that also included right-hander Randy Dobnak, with catching prospect Enrique Jimenez going the other way. Through 21 starts this season, Paddack posted a 4.95 ERA, […]

Cade Otton Misses Practice on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (hamstring) remained sidelined for his team's Tuesday practice, according to Greg Auman of Fox Sports. Otton has now missed three straight days of practice with what Bucs head coach Todd Bowles has described as a mild hamstring strain. The fourth-year tight end played 14 games in 2024, hauling […]

Yoan Moncada Still Out Tuesday, Remains Day-to-Day with Hand Injury

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada (hand) is out of the lineup again Tuesday as he deals with a right hand contusion. The 30-year-old switch hitter was hit by a pitch on July 26 and was removed from the game. Fortunately, X-rays came back negative, and he remains day-to-day. 31-year-old Kevin Newman will start […]

RJ Harvey, JK Dobbins Splitting First-Team Reps

Denver Broncos running backs RJ Harvey and J.K. Dobbins have been "routinely shuffling in with the first-team offense" in camp, according to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic. Denver drafted Harvey in the second round of the 2025 draft out of UCF, while Dobbins was a late free-agent addition after spending 2024 with the Los Angeles […]

Kyle Higashioka Returns Tuesday, Looks to Reignite Bat Against Angels

Texas Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka (hamstring) is back in the lineup Tuesday night, batting seventh against the Los Angeles Angels in the second game of the series. The 35-year-old missed five games after straining his right hamstring on July 22. In 56 games this season, Higashioka is slashing .253/.301/.368 with a .669 OPS. He has […]

Miles Sanders Performing Well in Camp

Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders "has consistently stood out the most" in both the running and passing game in training camp, per Jon Machota of The Athletic. After back-to-back subpar seasons with the Carolina Panthers, the Cowboys took a low-risk flier on Sanders in free agency, adding him on a one-year deal. The team […]

Trey Lance to Start for Chargers on Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Trey Lance will start the preseason-opening Hall of Fame Game against the Detroit Lions on Thursday, head coach Jim Harbaugh announced. The plan is for Lance to play at least one half before undrafted rookie DJ Uiagalelei takes over. Starter Justin Herbert will sit out, and veteran Taylor Heinicke will serve […]

DeMario Douglas Standing Out in Camp

DeMario Douglas has been the New England Patriots' "most consistent" wide receiver in training camp, according to Paul Perillo of Patriots.com. After hauling in 66 passes on 87 targets for 621 yards and three touchdowns in 2024, the 24-year-old Douglas has continued to develop a rapport with quarterback Drake Maye this summer. With Maye likely […]

Early Week 1 Fantasy Football TE Rankings (2025) - Trey McBride, Brock Bowers, Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland, Jonnu Smith, Darren Waller, Tucker Kraft

Fantasy football drafts are happening earlier than ever, so many fantasy managers are already looking ahead to setting their Week 1 lineups. We have you covered with our fantasy football tight end rankings for Week 1. It's never fun to start the season with a loss, so use these rankings to aid your key start-or-sit […]

Justin Fields Practicing With Toe Shield

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (toe) plans to practice with a plastic shield on his cleats for the next couple of weeks, Rich Cimini of ESPN reports. Fields is taking precautions after he suffered a dislocated toe on his right foot last Thursday. The 26-year-old, who returned to team drills Monday, said that the […]

Travis Hunter Holding his Own at Receiver

Jacksonville Jaguars two-way player Travis Hunter caught his first touchdown of training camp, a five-yarder from quarterback Trevor Lawrence, as part of a successful practice at wide receiver on Tuesday. He took 24 snaps, his most in a single practice on offense so far, and "showed his considerable skills" as a receiver, according to Garry […]

Rome Odunze Responible for Big Plays, Giving Bears Offense Flexibility

Chicago Bears second-year wide receiver Rome Odunze has been the recipient of some of the offense's best plays so far in training camp, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic writes, and his skill set will give new head coach Ben Johnson flexibility because of the way Odunze can win one-on-one matchups. "To me, he fits that […]

Bears Getting Creative With DJ Moore's Usage

The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain writes that the Chicago Bears are getting creative with DJ Moore under new head coach Ben Johnson in training camp as they look to get his hands on the ball as much as possible. "We're exploring some things," Johnson said. "What I've seen on tape and what I've come to learn […]

Ben Griffin is One of the Biggest Names to Watch This Week at Sedgefield

It will be an important run of golf over the next few weeks for Ben Griffin, both in the monetary and historical sense. Sitting seventh in the FedEx Cup race, there is little fear of him falling short of East Lake; however, his hopes to play for Team USA at Bethpage are still up in […]