Ronald Acuna Jr. Doing Sprints, Agility Drills

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) has been sprinting and working on agility drills in the outfield as he recovers from a Grade 1 right-calf strain, per David O'Brien of The Athletic. Acuna has looked "springy as usual," according to O'Brien, which bodes well for his forthcoming return from the 10-day injured list. The […]

Ke'Shawn Williams Leads Pittsburgh In Receiving

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams secured both of his targets for 55 yards and a touchdown in a 31-25 preseason win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The undrafted rookie made a statement on Saturday night as a go-to downfield weapon for quarterback Skylar Thompson. He managed to come down with a heavily contested 26-yard deep […]

Byron Buxton Could Return Monday

The Minnesota Twins could activate outfielder Byron Buxton (rib) from the 10-day injured list as early as Monday's series opener against the New York Yankees, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. Buxton landed on the IL with left-rib cartilage irritation on July 29 (retroactive to July 27), but it appears he'll make a quick […]

Luther Burden III to Play in Preseason Opener

Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports that Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III is expected to play in the preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, and he "should figure into the rotation significantly." However, Biggs is unsure if he'd put Burden in the starter category just yet. Rookie tight end […]

Roman Wilson Involved In Preseason Opener

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson finished with two receptions for 24 yards on two targets in a 31-25 preseason win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Wilson took the field with Pittsburgh's first-team offense on Saturday and commanded looks from quarterback Mason Rudolph. The second-year pro is in line for a big opportunity in 2025 after […]

Wenceel Perez Sitting on Sunday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez (foot) is out of the lineup Sunday against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz. Javier Baez will replace him in center field and bat ninth, and Trey Sweeney will take shortstop and hit eighth. Perez left the Tigers' 7-4 loss to the Angels on Saturday with a contusion on his […]

Wilmer Flores Back in Lineup Sunday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/designated hitter Wilmer Flores (hamstring) is returning to the lineup Sunday against Washington Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore. Flores will DH and bat cleanup in his first start since Aug. 1, while Dominic Smith will take a seat. Flores missed a week with tightness in his left hamstring, but he pinch-hit in […]

Tua Tagovailoa Dressed to Start in Preseason Opener

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was dressed in full uniform as the team came out for pre-game warmups on Sunday before their preseason opener against the Chicago Bears, according to David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Starting receivers Tyreek Hill (oblique) and Jaylen Waddle will not play, but Tagovailoa will at least see the […]

Tarik Skubal to Make Next Start on Thursday

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will make his next start on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins, manager A.J. Hinch told reporters. Skubal had been slated to face the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, but the Tigers' starter for that game is now TBD. In the meantime, they'll start Chris Paddack on Monday and Jack Flaherty […]

Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle Not Dressed for Preseason Opener

Miami Dolphins wide receivers Tyreek Hill (oblique) and Jaylen Waddle were not dressed for pre-game warmups and are not expected to play in the team's preseason opener on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, according to David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Hill dealt with a wrist injury pretty much all of last season and […]

Darnell Washington Scores In Win Over Jaguars

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington made the most of his only target, scoring on a 19-yard pass from quarterback Mason Rudolph in a 31-25 preseason victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The third-year pro operated as the team's starting tight end on Saturday with Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith both inactive. His touchdown capped off […]

Tyjae Spears to Miss a Couple of Weeks

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said that running back Tyjae Spears (ankle) will miss a couple of weeks at least after he suffered a high-ankle sprain in Saturday's preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and had to be carted off the field. This means that Spears should be considered questionable to play in […]

Hunter Greene Expected to Return Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) is expected to come off the 15-day injured list and start Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to manager Terry Francona. Greene, out since June 4 with a strained right groin, made his fourth and final rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Friday and built up to 79 pitches. […]

Is Travis Etienne Jr. or Tank Bigsby Starting for the Jaguars? Which Jacksonville Running Back Should You Draft in 2025?

The Jacksonville Jaguars enter the 2025 season with a new head coach and a murky backfield, leaving fantasy managers with a crucial question: What is the hierarchy in the Jaguars running back room? Last year's production was lackluster, with starter Travis Etienne Jr. seeing a significant drop in production, while his counterpart, Tank Bigsby, flashed […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Dealing With Stiff Back

Updating a previous report, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (back) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Minnesota Twins with a stiff back. Manager Matt Quatraro said Witt woke up with back stiffness on Saturday but was able to play through it. The good news is that […]

Kaleb Johnson Bottled Up In Preseason Debut

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson turned eight carries into 20 rushing yards and hauled in one of two targets for six receiving yards in a 31-25 preseason win against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The rookie handled RB1 duties for Pittsburgh in the first half before he was eventually replaced by Trey Sermon, Evan Hull, and […]

Aaron Boone "Optimistic" Aaron Judge Will Return to Outfield Soon

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Aaron Judge's (elbow) throwing program is moving in a "pretty good direction." The skipper is "optimistic" that Judge will return to duties in right field soon, although Boone didn't want to share a target date. The manager said on Saturday that there was no timetable for […]

Amed Rosario Goes on Injured List With Shoulder Sprain

The New York Yankees placed infielder/outfielder Amed Rosario (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 9) on Sunday with a left SC joint sprain and recalled catcher J.C. Escarra from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. The good news is that Rosario's injury isn't considered serious, and there's a real chance he'll be […]

Mason Rudolph Tosses Touchdown In Preseason Win

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph completed nine of 10 pass attempts for 94 yards and a touchdown in a 31-25 preseason victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rudolph got the start on Saturday and took the field for Pittsburgh's first two series. He performed well, especially on the team's opening drive, connecting with seven different receivers […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Resting on Sunday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is getting a rare rest day in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Maikel Garcia will shift over to shortstop and will hit second against Twin right-hander Jose Urena. Veteran Adam Frazier will play third and hit fifth for the Royals. It's just […]

Trevor Larnach Starting for Twins in Series Finale

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach (side) is starting in right field and will hit sixth in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Kansas City Royals and rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert. A side injury kept Larnach from starting in each of the last three games, but he'll return for the final game of the weekend. The […]

Kalel Mullings Leads Titans in Rushing on Saturday

Tennessee Titans rookie running back Kalel Mullings finished with a team-high 33 rushing yards on seven carries in Saturday's preseason-opening 29-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With starter Tony Pollard receiving limited work (four carries, nine yards) and Tyjae Spears suffering a high-ankle sprain, Mullings ended up serving as the Titans' lead back. Julius […]

Calvin Ridley Shows Early Chemistry With Cam Ward

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley got off to a promising start with his new quarterback, rookie No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward, in a 29-7 preseason-opening loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday. Ridley hauled in all three of his targets from Ward for 50 yards, including a game-high 27-yarder. The 30-year-old is […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Not Practicing on Sunday

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (undisclosed) was absent from practice on Sunday, Evan Lazar of Patriots.com reports. It's unclear if Stevenson is dealing with an injury or getting a veteran rest day. The fifth-year man rushed seven times for 36 yards in the Patriots' preseason-opening 48-18 win over the Washington Commanders on Friday. […]

Cam Ward Turns in Solid Preseason Debut

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward looked good during his NFL preseason debut in a 29-7 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday. Ward, the No. 1 overall pick from Miami, played the Titans' first two possessions and went 5-for-8 for 67 yards on 14 snaps. Ward missed on his first two passes before […]

Rondale Moore Expected to Miss Season

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore (knee) is expected to miss the 2025 campaign after suffering an injury to his left knee in Saturday's preseason opener against the Houston Texans, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell called it "a pretty significant" injury and added that it's "heartbreaking" for Moore. While with the […]

Ja'Lynn Polk Won't Practice During Upcoming Week

Injured New England Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (shoulder) won't practice during the upcoming week, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports. Polk left the Patriots' 48-18 preseason-opening win over the Washington Commanders on Friday after landing awkwardly on his right shoulder on an end-around. It's a particularly alarming injury for Polk, who underwent surgery […]

Shane van Gisbergen the Heavy Favorite to Win at Watkins Glen

It should come as no surprise to anyone, but Shane van Gisbergen is the heavy favorite to win this weekend's Go Bowling at The Glen Cup Series race. The Trackhouse Racing driver was happy with his No. 88 Chevrolet after practice on Saturday and then went out and qualified second for this weekend's race. The […]

Courtland Sutton Catches One Pass Versus Niners

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton and the rest of the team's first-team offense was quiet in the 30-9 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday in the preseason opener. Quarterback Bo Nix spread the ball around but looked rusty overall during the first quarter of play. Sutton connected with Nix on one of […]

Is Kyle Larson a Must-Play in DFS at Watkins Glen?

Kyle Larson is a two-time winner at Watkins Glen, so it was a bit surprising to see the Hendrick Motorsports driver qualify 27th for this weekend's Go Bowling at The Glen race. However, sometimes bad qualifying efforts just happen, and it shouldn't be a cause for concern, as Larson's No. 5 Chevrolet had top-five speed […]