Jalen Hurd Hangs Up His Cleats

The New England Patriots placed wide receiver Jalen Hurd on the Reserve/Retired list on Tuesday. Hurd didn't make it too far into training camp this summer before deciding that he didn't want to play professional football anymore. The 27-year-old's career was defined by injuries after the San Francisco 49ers drafted him in the third round […]

Raiders Work Out Rex Burkhead, Damien Williams

The Las Vegas Raiders worked out free-agent running backs Rex Burkhead and Damien Williams on Tuesday. Josh Jacobs has yet to sign his franchise tag and could possibly hold out into the start of the 2023 regular season, so the Raiders would be wise to consider adding RB depth to a list that includes Ameer […]

Cowboys Not Ruling Out Reunion With Ezekiel Elliott

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones isn't ruling out the team re-signing running back Ezekiel Elliott after Ronald Jones received a two-game suspension to start the 2023 season due to performance-enhancing drugs. When asked about the possibility of a reunion with Elliott, Jones said "we're reading the tea leaves." Dallas has been saying all along that […]

Javonte Williams Not Limited At Training Camp

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (knee) hasn't been limited at all physically at training camp this summer, and it's the coaches that have to hold him back. In his mind, he's cleared his last hurdle when he was given the green light to practice in full pads. Given Williams' recovery from a torn ACL, […]

Anthony Richardson Takes Starting Reps Tuesday

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson (nose) returned to training camp practice on Tuesday after having nasal-septum surgery and received his most starting work so far in training camp. Richardson is also up eight to 10 pounds from his playing days in college, now weighing around 248-250 pounds. The young signal-caller went just 5-for-13 at […]

Garrett Wilson Should Return Saturday

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that wide receiver Garrett Wilson (ankle) should return to training camp practice on Saturday. Wilson missed another practice on Tuesday after suffering a low-ankle sprain last Thursday in camp. The 23-year-old second-year wideout won't feature at all in Thursday's Hall of Fame game against the Cleveland Browns, […]

Jason Zucker Excited To Lead Young Coyotes

Arizona Coyotes winger Jason Zucker is looking forward to the challenge of helping his younger teammates on and off the ice. "It's a great young team, and kind of a new challenge for me being the oldest guy on the team," Zucker told NHL.com. "That will be a little bit weird, but it should be […]

Mookie Betts Returns To Dodgers Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (ankle) is back in right field and batting in his customary leadoff spot on Tuesday against the visiting Oakland Athletics. Fantasy managers will want to get the 30-year-old superstar back in their starting lineups as well after he missed the last few games with right-ankle soreness. Betts is setting […]

Bobby Brink Eager To Earn NHL Spot

Philadelphia Flyers winger Bobby Brink impressed at development camp last week and is eager to earn himself a spot on the roster for next season. The 2022 NCHC Player of the Year lost a large chunk of last season to hip surgery and featured only in the AHL, registering 12 goals and 28 points in […]

J.T. Realmuto Scratched With Hand Injury

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (hand) is being scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Miami Marlins due to a right-hand laceration that he suffered during a slide recently. With Realmuto resting, Garrett Stubbs will do the catching while facing Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara. It sounds like Realmuto's injury isn't very serious, but he's day-to-day […]

Jeremy Swayman Awarded $3.475 Million Contract By Arbitrator

Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman has been awarded a one-year, $3.475 million contract in salary arbitration. The deal was announced after Swayman had filed for $4.8 million and Boston was offering $2 million. The talented goalie heads into the 2023-24 campaign on the back of an excellent year. Linus Ullmark had a sensational season as […]

Rangers Acquiring Catcher Austin Hedges From Pirates

The Texas Rangers are acquiring catcher Austin Hedges from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, according to sources. It's unclear what the Pirates are getting in return, but it's unlikely to be anyone of significance in terms of minor-league prospects. The Rangers could use some more catching depth with Jonah Heim (wrist) currently on the 10-day […]

Yordan Alvarez Retreats To Bench Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. With Alvarez out, Yainer Diaz will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh against Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams. This will be Alvarez's first game out since he returned from the injured list last Wednesday. Since […]

Trea Turner Dropped To Seventh Against Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner is starting at shortstop and batting seventh in the lineup on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Sandy Alcantara. The struggling Turner was recently dropped to fifth in the batting order and now finds himself all the way down in the No. 7 spot. Kyle Schwarber is leading off […]

Brendan Donovan To Have Season-Ending Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (arm) will have season-ending surgery on Wednesday to fix a flexor strain in his right arm. The injury has been the reason why Donovan hasn't been able to play defense for the Cardinals since late June. As long as Donovan doesn't have any setbacks, he should be good to […]

Dodgers Deal For Eduardo Rodriguez Is Dead

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers had a trade in place for left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, but Rodriguez invoked his 10-team no-trade clause that included the Dodgers, and the deal is now dead, according to sources. The Tigers already traded right-handed All-Star Michael Lorenzen to the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, and they are expected to […]

White Sox Land Prospect Jake Eder From Marlins

The Chicago White Sox are acquiring left-handed pitching prospect Jake Eder from the Miami Marlins in exchange for third baseman Jake Burger on Tuesday, according to sources. Eder was the Marlins' No. 4 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. The 24-year-old southpaw already had Tommy John surgery in 2021 and has posted a 4.12 ERA, 1.35 […]

Marlins Acquire Jake Burger From White Sox

The Miami Marlins acquired third baseman Jake Burger from the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday in exchange for pitching prospect Jake Eder, according to sources. The Marlins were in serious need of pop in their lineup, and Burger will accomplish that while likely taking over as the regular third baseman from Jean Segura. Burger has […]

Calijah Kancey Expected To Miss Four Weeks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Calijah Kancey (calf) is expected to miss four weeks with a strained calf, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. He was selected 19th overall in the NFL draft this past April. The rookie still has a chance to be ready for the Buccaneers' season opener against the Minnesota Vikings on […]

Aaron Judge Managing Soreness In His Toe

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) is dealing with some soreness in his big right toe, which is why he's serving as the designated hitter on Tuesday for the second day in a row against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Zach Eflin. The Yankees are hopeful that Judge's soreness will continue to get better, according […]

Trayveon Williams Suffers Mild Ankle Sprain

Cincinnati Bengals running back Trayveon Williams likely suffered a mild ankle sprain during practice on Tuesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Williams is expected to miss a couple of weeks, which could give rookie Chase Brown a leg up on the No. 2 running back role behind Joe Mixon. Neither Williams nor Brown […]

Calvin Ridley Limited During Practice Tuesday

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley was absent from portions of Tuesday's practice. At one point, Ridley was spotted walking off the field with general manager Trent Baalke. He took time to cool down and eventually returned for the end of practice but did not participate. It's unclear if Ridley was dealing with some sort […]

KJ Hamler Could Return In Six Weeks

Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (heart, pectoral) was diagnosed with pericarditis but could return in six weeks, according to head coach Sean Payton. The expectation is that Denver will cut and re-sign Hamler in a series of procedural moves. The 24-year-old could come back and compete for the No. 3 receiver role after Tim […]

Ronny Mauricio Not Being Called Up Tuesday

Several New York Mets minor-leaguers are at the ready at the team's hotel in Kansas City on trade-deadline day on Tuesday, potentially waiting to take the place of players they expect to move, but shortstop prospect Ronny Mauricio isn't one of them. The Mets have already traded starting pitchers Max Scherzer and outfielder Mark Canha, […]

Nolan Gorman Remains Out Against Twins

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman (back) remains out of Tuesday's starting lineup against the visiting Minnesota Twins. With Gorman still sidelined, Taylor Motter is getting the start at second base against Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez. Gorman had to leave Sunday's game early against the Chicago Cubs and still isn't feeling right after an off […]

Kellen Mond Will Start Thursday's Game

Cleveland Browns quarterback Kellen Mond will draw the start during Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the New York Jets. Deshaun Watson isn't expected to take any snaps, leaving plenty of reps for Mond, Joshua Dobbs, and Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Mond, 24, is a former Vikings first-round pick who went 2-for-3 passing with five yards back […]

No Structural Damage For Bo Bichette

Updating a previous report, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) underwent an MRI exam on Monday night that showed no significant structural damage, just inflammation. Bichette is considered day-to-day for now. There's a good chance that Bichette won't play on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles after leaving early on […]

Lions Waive Shane Zylstra

The Detroit Lions have waived tight end Shane Zylstra (knee) with an injury designation. Zylstra suffered what was believed to be a severe knee injury during training camp on Monday. The expectation was that he would be sidelined for at least six months, and rather than keep Zylstra on the team, Detroit waived him. Last […]

Garrick Higgo Close To The Playoff Line

Garrick Higgo comes in 72nd with FedEx Cup Points. The young South African golfer just has to finish above a few golfers ahead to make the playoff. One of the big keys is his previous four tournaments. Four top-32 results have come his way and that culminated with a tied for 13th at the 3M […]

Brewers Acquire Andrew Chafin From Diamondbacks

The Milwaukee Brewers are acquiring left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, according to a source. It's unclear what the Brewers are sending the D-backs in return. The 33-year-old veteran southpaw picked up a career-high eight saves in 43 appearances out of Arizona's bullpen this year, but he wasn't needed after the […]