Nick Ahmed Calls it a Career

Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Nick Ahmed announced his retirement from professional baseball on Sports Spectrum's "Get in the Game" podcast on Thursday. "The game has given me so much and I have so much to be thankful for from it, but now it's time to move on," Ahmed said. The 35-year-old infielder was originally a […]

KaVontae Turpin Lining Up in the Backfield in Camp

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver/running back KaVontae Turpin is seeing an increased workload in the backfield during training camp, according to Patrick Walker of DallasCowboys.com. Turpin is an All-Pro return man, and Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer wants to get the ball in his hands in a variety of ways. He logged 31 catches and 16 […]

Nick Morabito Lands on Seven-Day Injured List

New York Mets outfield prospect Nick Morabito (undisclosed) was placed on the seven-day injured list on Wednesday while at Double-A Binghamton. There was no indication as to what the nature of the injury was, but the Mets' 15th-ranked prospect was pulled from a game back on July 18 and has not played in a game […]

Multiple Chiefs Running Backs Getting First-Team Reps

The Kansas City Chiefs have used running backs Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt and Elijah Mitchell, as well as a "sprinkling" of Brashard Smith, with the first-team offense, according to Matt Derrick of Chiefs Digest. Pacheco is coming off an injury-marred season in which he played just seven games, rushing for 310 yards (3.7 yards/attempt) and one […]

Spencer Jones Smashes Three More Home Runs on Thursday

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones has been white hot at the plate during his time at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but he outdid himself on Thursday. The Yanks' fourth-ranked prospect homered in his first three plate appearances, finishing the day 3-for-5 with four RBI. The 6-foot-7 slugger is now hitting .400 (32-for-80) with 13 home […]

Kyle Leahy Could be an Option for Cardinals Rotation

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold writes that St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Kyle Leahy has generated some intrigue as an option for the big-league starting rotation. Leahy has never made a start in the big leagues, as all 76 of his appearances since his debut in 2023 have come out of the bullpen. However, the […]

Shane Bieber to Make Next Rehab Start on Sunday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) is scheduled to throw around 55 pitches in his next minor-league rehab start on Sunday, according to MLB.com's Tim Stebbins. It's unclear where Bieber will be pitching, but Stebbins notes that both Triple-A Columbus and High-A Lake County are home this weekend. In his three rehab starts to this […]

Jalen Royals Getting First-Team Work

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Jalen Royals "took most of his repetitions with the first-team offense" during the team's practice on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Nate Taylor. Taylor notes that Royals worked alongside Chiefs wideouts Hollywood Brown and Xavier Worthy, while Rashee Rice was "oftentimes" on the sideline. With Rice facing a suspension to […]

Jeferson Quero Dealing With Arm Injury

Milwaukee Brewers catching prospect Jeferson Quero (arm) was pulled from Wednesday night's game with Triple-A Nashville after feeling something with his left arm when reaching for a swipe tag, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. It's good news that it's to Quero's non-throwing arm, but we'll have a better idea on a timeline for his […]

Cam Ward Hyping Up Treylon Burks

Tennessee Titans rookie first-round quarterback Cam Ward said that wide receiver Treylon Burks (knee) is going to be one of the team's top receivers this year and said he's excited to have him out there, according to Titans beat writer Jim Wyatt. We'll believe it when we see it. Burks has been a bust for […]

Michael Penix Jr. Plans to Involve Kyle Pitts a Lot

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. started his training camp press conference on Thursday making sure that everyone noticed how they got tight end Kyle Pitts involved at practice. "See we got KP the ball? Gonna be a lot of that," Penix said. Pitts missed offseason work this spring due to a foot injury, but […]

Matthew Stafford Working Off to the Side

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) worked in privacy with the training staff on Wednesday at training camp as he tries to get ready for practice next week, according to the Los Angeles Daily News' Adam Grosbard. "Think that's the best thing in terms of being able to strengthen, be as strong, sturdy and […]

Bears Hoping Luther Burden III Returns Soon

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is calling rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III (undisclosed) day-to-day at training camp. "The soft-tissue thing (from the spring) lingered. I'm hopeful it's just a few days," Johnson said. Although the 21-year-old second-rounder isn't ready for the start of training camp, he should be ready to go soon and […]

Jameis Winston, Jackson Dart Splitting Second-Team Reps

SI.com's Patricia Traina reports that New York Giants quarterbacks Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson Dart were splitting reps in 11-on-11 drills at training camp practice on Thursday. Winston appeared to be the No. 3 QB during workouts this spring at OTAs, but at least on Thursday, it was more of an even split under center […]

Taelon Peter Signs Deal With Pacers

According to Michael Scotto of USA Today, the Indiana Pacers and 23-year-old guard Taelon Peter have agreed to a two-way deal on Thursday. Peter was drafted with the No. 54 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft in June after averaging 13.7 points on 57.8 percent shooting from the field and 45.3 percent from beyond […]

Malik Nabers' Toe Injury a Lingering Concern?

The New York Daily News' Pat Leonard writes that New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll didn't exude confidence at training camp on Thursday when discussing the toe injury that wide receiver Malik Nabers is managing. Daboll wouldn't assuage concerns about Nabers' surgery or the day-to-day comments. It sounds like the 21-year-old's toe situation is […]

James Cook Confident a Deal Will Get Done

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook, who is entering the final year of his current contract in 2025, said he never thought about holding out at training camp and is confident a deal will be reached eventually. "I'm never gonna give up. I deserve what I want. ... It's gonna get done, wherever it happens […]

Tyler O'Neill Back on the Field on Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (soreness) is back in right field and will bat fifth for Thursday's contest against the hosting Cleveland Guardians and left-hander Logan Allen at Progressive Field. The Orioles held O'Neill out of the lineup the last few games due to general soreness, but he's feeling better for the series finale against […]

Orioles Place Felix Bautista on Injured List With Shoulder Discomfort

The Baltimore Orioles placed closer Felix Bautista (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right-shoulder discomfort and recalled right-hander Kade Strowd from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move, according to Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. Bautista was unavailable for the loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, and now we know why. […]

Justin Fields Suffers Dislocated Toe -- Should Fantasy Managers be Worried?

Updating a previous report, New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (toe) was carted off the field at training camp practice on Thursday with a dislocated toe on his right foot, a source tells NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Fields thankfully avoided a fracture after being stepped on in practice, but he will surely miss valuable practice […]

5 NFL Rookies To Avoid Drafting for 2025 Fantasy Football (Premium Content)

Rookies play a crucial role in fantasy football. In dynasty leagues, they are the draft. In redraft leagues, they can be season-defining selections—whether as late-round gems or key waiver wire additions. Despite the abundance of content available, I still believe the fantasy football market tends to undervalue rookies in redraft formats. Many drafters are hesitant […]

Brusdar Graterol is Working Through a Throwing Progression

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) is working through a throwing progression at the team's complex in Arizona, and it remains possible that he'll be able to return this season. He underwent right shoulder surgery on his labrum last November and has been on the sidelines all season. Graterol only appeared in seven […]

LIV Golf Betting Picks: 2025 UK Preview and Best Bets

The LIV Golf League will hold this week’s event at JCB Golf and Country Club in Uttoxeter, England. The course hosted the 2022 and 2023 JBC Championship on the European Senior Tour and the 2024 LIV Golf UK event. JCB Golf Club and Country Club is ranked as a top-100 course in Britain and Ireland. […]

Mark Canha is Throwing but Not Hitting

Kansas City Royals outfielder Mark Canha (elbow) continues to recover from left elbow epicondylitis, which landed him on the 10-day injured list earlier this month. He is reportedly feeling much better after receiving an injection to help with his elbow soreness, and he has been able to resume throwing and playing catch. He has not […]

Fernando Cruz Resumes a Throwing Program

New York Yankees relief pitcher Fernando Cruz (oblique) is still a ways from returning to the Yankees' pen, but he has resumed a throwing program. Manager Aaron Boone said that Cruz felt "awesome" after his last session, but also acknowledged it's a slower program because Cruz is not fully recovered from his left oblique strain. […]

Robert Gasser Will Make a Rehab Start on Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Robert Gasser (elbow) is continuing his rehab from Tommy John surgery and is scheduled to make a one-inning start for the High-A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Thursday. The 26-year-old lefty looked strong in five starts for the Brew Crew last season before undergoing the season-ending procedure in late June. This will […]

Blake Treinen Nearing a Return

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (forearm) pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts on Wednesday, needing only nine pitches to get through the inning. He is scheduled to pitch again on Thursday for the Oklahoma City Comets, and if everything goes well, could rejoin the Dodgers bullpen this weekend. Pitching on back-to-back days […]

Luis Gil Makes a Rehab Start

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil (lat) started on Wednesday for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. He went 3 1/3 innings while giving up four earned runs on four hits and issuing three walks in 67 pitches. He did have four strikeouts, but continues to refine his control. Before the outing, manager Aaron Boone said the […]

Marcelo Mayer Will Get an MRI

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) left Wednesday night's game against the Phillies with right wrist discomfort. After the game, he was wearing a brace on his wrist and said he would get an MRI. Mayer said, "It's in pain, but hopefully, it's not too severe." Mayer is hitting .228 with four homers, 10 […]

Justin Fields Carted Off the Field on Thursday

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (leg) appeared to injure himself and was carted off the field during Thursday's practice. Fields appeared to injure his lower leg after rolling right and throwing a pass in the direction of tight end Jeremy Ruckert. After the pass attempt, Fields went down to the ground and was helped […]