Dodgers Officially Place Chris Taylor On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially placed infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (groin) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left-groin strain and recalled outfielder James Outman from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Taylor, who suffered his groin strain while running out a double on Wednesday night against the division-rival San Francisco Giants, will […]

Starling Marte Hopes To Begin A Running Program This Week

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee), who is on the 10-day injured list with a bone bruise in his right knee, said he hopes to begin a running program this week. Marte also expects to need a minor-league rehab assignment before he's reinstated from the IL, so he is still a ways away from […]

Christian Yelich Chooses Rest And Rehab Over Surgery

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) intends to rest and rehab his injured back rather than undergo surgery that would have been season-ending, according to a source. However, offseason surgery is a strong possibility. Yelich was placed on the 10-day injured list with more lower-back issues on Wednesday and is out for the foreseeable future, […]

Still No Decisions On Giancarlo Stanton

There are still no decisions on when New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) will be able to come off the 10-day injured list, but he was doing more work on the field at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday before the finale to the Subway Series against the visiting New York Mets. "I think he's […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Draft Trades: Strategies for Startup Leagues

The fantasy football dynasty league experience is the ultimate replication of owning an NFL franchise from the fantasy perspective. Nothing else comes closer to playing the roles of a general manager and head coach, all in one hybrid fantasy role, plus you get to draft rookies every year and sign free agents, too. Of course, […]

Garrett Crochet To Have Normal Workload The Rest Of The Way

Chicago White Sox All-Star left-hander Garrett Crochet's plan with the White Sox is to pitch a normal workload as a starter until the end of the regular season. If Crochet is traded by next Tuesday's deadline, he would need a contract extension to pitch in the postseason. He will not move to the bullpen, though, […]

Mason Miller Goes On Injured List With Fractured Pinkie

The Oakland Athletics will place All-Star closer Mason Miller (finger) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a fracture of the fifth metacarpal (pinkie) in his left hand, according to a source. It's a non-pitching injury that Miller suffered after pounding a padded training room table in frustration following Monday night's win over the […]

Billy Horschel Withdraws From 3M Open

Billy Horschel (illness) withdrew from the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities about an hour before he was set to tee off on Thursday due to illness. This came at unfortunate timing for Horschel, who was heading into this week fresh off a tie for second place at The Open Championship last week. Horschel has […]

Dylan Cease Throws Second No-Hitter In Padres History

San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease made history in his outing in Thursday's series finale against the hosting Washington Nationals, throwing only the second no-hitter in franchise history. Cease walked three and struck out nine while throwing a total of 114 pitches in the special outing in San Diego's 3-0 victory to emphatically sweep the […]

Jordan Hicks Could Be Moved To Bullpen This Weekend

The original plan for the San Francisco Giants was to give right-hander Jordan Hicks one more start this Sunday against the visiting Colorado Rockies and then meet to discuss his role for August and September. But after Hicks allowed four runs to the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday and admitted his body still feels […]

Wilmer Flores Goes Back On Injured List

The San Francisco Giants placed first baseman/designated hitter Wilmer Flores (knee) back on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with right-knee tendonitis and recalled infielder David Villar from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Flores will go back on the IL after returning two weeks ago from the same ailment. The 32-year-old veteran right-handed bat […]

LaMonte Wade Jr., Michael Conforto Out Against Lefty

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. and outfielder Michael Conforto are both starting on the bench for Thursday's series finale against the hosting division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers with left-hander Clayton Kershaw making his 2024 debut. David Villar will get the nod at first base and will hit sixth, while Derek Hill will draw […]

Chris Taylor Out Of Action On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor (groin) is absent from Thursday's starting lineup for the series finale against the visiting division-rival San Francisco Giants. It's no surprise after Taylor tweaked his groin in Wednesday night's contest. Manager Dave Roberts said he expects the 33-year-old infielder/outfielder to go on the 10-day injured list. When an […]

Will Smith Getting A Day Off Against Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is not in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the visiting division-rival San Francisco Giants. Austin Barnes will do the catching for the Blue and will hit eighth in the batting order against Giants right-hander Logan Webb. It's a good day for a break for Smith, […]

Matt Milano Takes Part In First Training Camp Practice

Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (leg) worked into offseason practices this spring for the first time since his season-ending leg injury early last season and took nearly a full share of first-team repetitions in team drills next to Terrel Bernard in the first training camp practice this week. The Bills said they are going to […]

Bills Not Fully Committing To Dalton Kincaid

Buffalo Bills second-year tight end Dalton Kincaid is a popular breakout candidate in 2024 as he heads into his second season because of his approach, talent and on-field connection with quarterback Josh Allen. Kincaid was also excellent on the first day of training camp practice this week, and the potential is there for him to […]

Broncos Add Incentives To Courtland Sutton's Deal

The Denver Broncos added $1.5 million in incentives on Thursday to wide receiver Courtland Sutton's contract for the 2024 season. Sutton still has two years left on his current deal. The 28-year-old was set to make $13.6 million this year and $14 million in 2025 and was a potential training camp holdout candidate, but he […]

Titans Don't Have A Standout TE1

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan discussed the team's tight end room at training camp earlier this week. "It's not a room that's gonna be dominated by one guy… We're gonna fill the tight end role with a lot of different players, as opposed to maybe just one or two guys like some teams do," […]

Walker Jenkins Stays Hot On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins extended his hitting streak to 13 games on Wednesday as he went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI. During this incredible stretch, the top prospect in Minnesota has held a stellar .378/.541/.622 line with two home runs, 12 RBI, four stolen bases, and a 16:6 BB:K ratio. […]

Deyvison De Los Santos Struggling In July

At the end of June, Arizona Diamondbacks third base prospect Deyvison De Los Santos was slashing .346/.396/.678 with 16 doubles, 25 home runs, 74 RBI, and 20:70 BB/SO between Double-A Amarillo and Triple-A Reno. However, since the start of July, he's slashing .214/.279/.411 with two doubles, three homers, 10 RBI, and 3:14 BB/SO. There's a […]

DeAndre Hopkins Seems Content In Tennessee

Amidst some talk about a trade and/or a contract extension, Tennessee Titans veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins sounds like he wants to stay with the Titans in 2024 and beyond. "I take it day by day. I love Tennessee. I love what Miss Amy's doing. This is the happiest I've been with any organization. I'll […]

Jose Davila Tallies Double-Digit Punchouts In Second Straight Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Jose Davila tossed six shutout innings on Wednesday evening. He allowed just three hits and struck out 11 batters. This was his second consecutive start with double-digit punchouts, as he struck out 12 in his most recent outing. Prior to these two starts, the 21-year-old has struggled with a […]

Zach Cole Jr. Mashing In July

Houston Astros outfield prospect Zach Cole Jr. is currently on a tear with Double-A Corpus Christi, slashing .378/.451/.800 with five doubles, four home runs, 12 RBI, and 4:15 BB/SO through 12 games in July, collecting multiple base hits in six of them. Just over a week away from his 24th birthday, Cole is the Astros' […]

Colts Not Planning To Limit Anthony Richardson On The Ground

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said at training camp on Thursday that the team isn't going to limit second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) as a runner. "People ask this, too … 'Hey, are you gonna limit the run game?' And I kind of think like, 'Shoot, are you gonna limit Steph Curry from shooting […]

Brody Hopkins Continues Strong Run

Seattle Mariners starting pitching prospect Brody Hopkins continued his strong run at Single-A Modesto on Wednesday evening as he tossed six shutout innings. He allowed just four hits and two free passes. He tallied eight punchouts. Over his past five starts, the 22-year-old has held a stellar 1.75 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and an 11:35 BB:K […]

Russell Wilson Held Out With "Tight Calf"

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that quarterback Russell Wilson (calf) "woke up with a tight calf" on Thursday and was held out of training camp practice. Tomlin is calling Wilson day-to-day. With Wilson taking the day off, backup Justin Fields got first-team repetitions. The 35-year-old Wilson probably won't miss much time and is […]

Matt Wilkinson Dominant In July

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson continues to impress with High-A Lake County. Through four starts (17 2/3 IP) in July, he's posted a 1.53 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 26:10 K/BB. Not even a top-30 prospect for Cleveland heading into 2024, Wilkinson is currently tied for the most strikeouts in all of Minor League Baseball […]

Kirk Cousins Medically Cleared For Training Camp

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said that quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) "is read to go" and medically cleared for training camp, but that the team will do some "modifications" for his work this summer. Cousins will not start camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, which is great news for all involved in […]

Coby Mayo Playing First Base At Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo has begun to see consistent playing time at first base. Mayo has made 15 starts at first base at Triple-A Norfolk this season and has made 56 at the hot corner. This is a great sign, as the Orioles are actively trying to find a spot on the […]

Mick Abel Has Best Outing Of Season

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitching prospect Mick Abel had his best start of the year on Wednesday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Facing the Rochester Red Wings, he allowed one run on four hits and a walk over five innings. Overall, Abel has struggled immensely in 2024. Prior to Wednesday's start, he'd posted a 6.88 ERA, 1.84 […]