Tyler Stephenson Remains Out on Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) will miss his fourth straight game on Tuesday as a result of a sore left thumb. Jose Trevino will do the catching and hit seventh against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Stephenson, who hasn't played since last Friday, has hit a woeful 3-for-27 (.111) with one home run […]

A.J. Brown on Track to Play in Week 1

Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) is on track to face the division-rival Dallas Cowboys in 16 days for Week 1 of the regular season on Sept. 4, barring some kind of setback. Brown is working his way back into action and is nearing a return to […]

Tyler Goodson Avoids Serious Elbow Injury

Indianapolis Colts running back Tyler Goodson (elbow) avoided a serious elbow injury on Saturday in the team's second preseason game, according to Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star. Goodson probably won't play in the preseason finale on Saturday against the Cincinnati Bengals, but the 24-year-old does have a shot to be ready for the […]

6 Running Back Fantasy Football Draft Targets: Late-Round Upside Picks (2025)

The unwavering flood of information that is emerging each day from all 32 training camps has contributed to the surging anticipation for the impending matchups of Week 1. You can now progress through the remainder of draft season with the opportunity to capitalize on the endless hours of preparation that were dedicated to the construction […]

Alec Pierce Returns to Tuesday's Practice

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (groin) returned to training camp practice on Tuesday, according to Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan. Pierce initially suffered his groin injury in practice on Aug. 10 and then proceeded to miss the team's second preseason game last Saturday. The 25-year-old will probably be held out of th preseason […]

Kyle Higashioka Still Out on Tuesday

Texas Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka (hamstring) remains out of action for Tuesday's game on the road against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Jonah Heim will do the catching again for right-hander Merrill Kelly and will bat ninth against Royals right-hander Seth Lugo. Higashioka is dealing with what is considered a mild hamstring injury, […]

Cooper Rush Likely to Start in Preseason Finale

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that quarterback Cooper Rush will likely start in Saturday's preseason finale against the Washington Commanders. Harbaugh is likely to handle player participation this weekend like he did in the second preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys when he sat most of the starters. Lamar Jackson will end up […]

Salvador Perez Still Under the Weather on Tuesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (illness) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day due to an illness in the second game of the series on Tuesday against the visiting Texas Rangers. Luke Maile will do the catching again and will bat ninth against Rangers right-hander Merrill Kelly. Perez is expected […]

Jacob deGrom Being Skipped in Rotation Due to Shoulder Fatigue

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) has been scratched from Wednesday's start against the Kansas City Royals. This is never something you want to see given deGrom's injury history. The reasoning for deGrom being pulled off this start is because of right-shoulder fatigue. It sounds like this move is more precautionary with deGrom already […]

Saints Yet to Name Their Starting Quarterback

New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore said that he hasn't made a decision yet on who his starting Week 1 quarterback will be against the Arizona Cardinals. "It's really, really close," Moore said. The Saints could be waiting to name their starting QB until after the preseason finale on Saturday against the Denver Broncos. […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Considered Day-to-Day

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) appears to have avoided a serious injury. Guerrero was forced to make an early exit from Monday's game due to a hamstring issue. He underwent an MRI that only revealed left hamstring inflammation. For now, Guerrero is being considered day-to-day, so it sounds like he'll avoid […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Returning on Friday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (finger) will be activated from the 15-day injured list and start against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, according to manager Joe Espada. McCullers has been sidelined since mid-July due to a blister on his finger. The right-hander looked good during his most recent rehab outing where he allowed […]

Kenny Pickett Returns to Team Drills on Tuesday

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that quarterback Kenny Pickett (hamstring) would do some team drills at practice on Tuesday for the first time since injuring his hamstring on July 26. It's progress for Pickett, but he was still limited in practice. The Browns officially announced on Monday that veteran Joe Flacco will be […]

Johan Oviedo Will Start on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Johan Oviedo will be recalled to take the mound against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, according to interim manager Don Kelly. Oviedo has only pitched one inning for the Pirates this season. He tossed one inning, allowing two earned runs on three hits in an outing against the San Francisco […]

Diontae Johnson on the Roster Bubble?

The Athletic's Zac Jackson lists wide receiver Diontae Johnson on the "wrong side of the bubble" to make the Cleveland Browns' 53-man roster heading into the regular season. Jackson goes on to explain that Johnson "has been outplayed in camp." The addition of undrafted rookie wideout Isaiah Bond doesn't help Johnson's chances of making the […]

Jake Fraley Claimed Off Waivers by Braves

The Atlanta Braves have claimed outfielder Jake Fraley (knee) off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. Fraley was designated for assignment by the Reds over the weekend. The veteran outfielder has struggled with a .232/.332/.387 slash line with six home runs, 23 RBI, and four steals across 67 games this season. He'll head into his final […]

Victor Robles Issued 10-Game Suspension

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles (shoulder) was issued a 10-game suspension for his actions during a rehab game on Sunday. Robles threw his bat towards pitcher Joey Estes after getting hit by a pitch in the third inning. That resulted in Robles getting immediately ejected from the contest. The suspension must be served at the […]

Shedeur Sanders Doesn't Practice on Tuesday

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that rookie fifth-round quarterback Shedeur Sanders (oblique) will not practice on Tuesday. The Browns will see how Sanders is doing on Wednesday. Sanders is dealing with an oblique injury that kept him sidelined for the team's second preseason game over the weekend, but the 23-year-old is considered day-to-day […]

Cowboys, Micah Parsons Headed for a Divorce?

The Dallas Cowboys and All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons haven't had any contract negotiations since late March or early April, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Schefter goes on to say that it sounds like it's personal now and that each side appears to be dug in. Parsons has already asked for a trade. "I see […]

Adley Rutschman Scratched on Tuesday With Abdominal Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (abdomen) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the division-rival Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park due to right-abdominal discomfort, according to the team. Alex Jackson will now do the catching for right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano and bat ninth against Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler. Rutschman also […]

Updated RB Fantasy Football Projections for Drafts - Bhayshul Tuten, RJ Harvey, TreVeyon Henderson, Omarion Hampton, Jacory Croskey-Merritt Outlooks

We've arrived to the best point of the year - it's fantasy football draft season and NFL games are right around the corner. As you strive to dominate all your drafts, be sure to use our updated fantasy football running back (RB) projections for 2025 to help you get an idea of how to select […]

Aaron Rodgers Won't Play in Preseason Finale for Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver DK Metcalf will not suit up for the team's preseason finale on Thursday against the Carolina Panthers, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Pass-rushers T.J. Watt and Cameron Heyward also will not play. Rodgers will end up not playing at all in the preseason as he heads […]

Brendan Smith Joins Blue Jackets on Tryout Deal

Defenseman Brendan Smith has agreed to a professional tryout contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 36-year-old was a free agent after completing a one-year deal with the Dallas Stars. Smith made only 32 appearances in Dallas last season, recording six points (one goal, five assists) and 41 hits. As a 14-year veteran, Smith can […]

Mac Jones Out With Sprained Knee, Won't Play in Preseason Finale

San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones (knee) is not at training camp practice on Tuesday after spraining his knee in the second preseason game over the weekend, according to The Athletic's David Lombardi. Jones' injury isn't believed to be serious, but it explains the recent signing of Nate Sudfeld for additional QB depth. ESPN's […]

Milan Lucic Joins Blues for Tryout

Left wing Milan Lucic has signed a tryout agreement with the St. Louis Blues. The 37-year-old will attempt a comeback in the NHL after sitting out the 2024-25 campaign. Following four appearances at the start of the 2023-24 season, Lucic took a leave of absence from the Boston Bruins in November 2023 and later entered […]

Isaac Guerendo Active in Return to Practice on Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo (shoulder) returned to training camp practice on Tuesday and was pretty active, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. Guerendo will have more opportunities for reps with both Patrick Taylor Jr. (shoulder) and Corey Kiner (ankle) both injured. The 25-year-old missed a couple of weeks at […]

Red Wings Pick Up Travis Hamonic

Defenseman Travis Hamonic has joined the Detroit Red Wings on a one-year, $1 million contract. The veteran blue-liner, who has skated in 900 career games, will join his fifth NHL team for the upcoming campaign. Hamonic ranks 22nd on the all-time blocks list with 1,768. Last season with the Ottawa Senators, he blocked 93 shots […]

Jauan Jennings Remains Sidelined

San Francisco 49ers Jauan Jennings (calf) and Jordan Watkins (ankle) remained sidelined at training camp practice on Tuesday, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. Jennings initially suffered a calf injury back in the spring and then aggravated it early in camp this summer. The 28-year-old is also dealing with contract-extension negotiations with the organization, but […]

Austin Riley Doesn't Appear Ready to Return Any Time Soon

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (abdomen) felt more soreness while working out on Tuesday, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Gabe Burns thinks it doesn't seem like Riley is going to return any time soon. The 28-year-old has missed most of the month of August while on the 10-day injured list with a strained lower abdominal […]

Jose Alvarado Returns From his Suspension

The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Tuesday that they reinstated left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado from the restricted list and optioned right-hander Nolan Hoffman to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Left-hander Josh Walker was also designated for assignment. Alvarado will return to the big leagues for the first time since mid-May after it was announced […]