Devin Taylor Off to Hot Start at Low-A Stockton

Athletics outfield prospect Devin Taylor has made an immediate impact in his first week with Single-A Stockton, slashing .333/.481/.667 with a double and two home runs over six games. The 21-year-old outfielder, selected in the second round of the 2025 draft out of Indiana, is already ranked as the club's eighth-best prospect. While Taylor is […]

Robert Hunt Suffers Ankle Injury in Practice

Carolina Panthers right guard Robert Hunt (ankle) twisted his right ankle during practice on Monday and was forced to sit out the final team drill of the day, according to Joseph Person of The Athletic. Hunt was spotted walking around after practice, so it does not appear as though this is a major injury. However, […]

Joe Flacco Takes Every First-Team Rep in 11-on-11s on Monday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco took all of the first-team reps during the team's 11-on-11 session on Monday, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. After rookie Shedeur Sanders generated plenty of buzz in his solid preseason debut against the Panthers, it was still the veteran signal caller who dominated reps, which limited Sanders and Dillon […]

Carlos Estevez Notches 30th Save Of Season Monday

Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estevez converted his 30th save of the season in Monday's 7-4 win over the Nationals. Estevez came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by three. He got the first two outs on a ground-out and a fly-out, allowed a walk, and ended the game with another […]

Everson Pereira Tallies Two Hits in Rays Debut

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled outfielder Everson Pereira from Triple-A Durham on Monday, and he wasted no time making an impact with a double, a single, and a run scored against the Athletics. Acquired from the Yankees at the trade deadline, the 24-year-old needed just eight games at Durham to earn his call-up. Pereira's mix […]

Will Vest Earns 17th Save Of Season Monday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest picked up his 17th save of the season in Monday's 2-1 win over the White Sox. Vest entered the game in the bottom of the ninth inning up by one and turned in a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. The 30-year-old is having a solid season, converting 17 of […]

Ja'Lynn Polk in Danger of Being Released?

New England Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (shoulder) was on the outside looking in of beat reporter Chad Graff of The Athletic's latest 53-man roster projection. Graff notes that the shoulder injury Polk suffered in the team's first preseason game on Friday "further hurts his chances at making the team." Polk had a horrible rookie […]

Robert Suarez Locks Up 33rd Save Monday

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Robert Suarez picked up his 33rd save of the season in Monday's 4-1 win over the Giants. Suarez entered the game to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three and delivered a 1-2-3 effort with no strikeouts. The 34-year-old leads baseball in saves and has a 3.22 […]

Royals Recall Luinder Avila From Triple-A

The Kansas City Royals recalled right-hander Luinder Avila from Triple-A Omaha on Monday, placing Hunter Harvey (thigh) on the IL. The 23-year-old brings an upper-90s fastball, a sharp curveball, and a serviceable changeup. While he's worked as a starter in the minors, Avila is expected to slot into the bullpen for now. He posted a […]

Jacob Cowing Expected to Return to Practice on Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jacob Cowing (hamstring) is expected to return to practice on Tuesday, according to David Lombardi of the SF Standard. Cowing has been nursing a hamstring injury that he suffered a few weeks ago, but he looks set to return to the practice field before the second preseason game. The 49ers […]

Gustavo Campero Carted Off Field Monday With Leg Injury

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Gustavo Campero (leg) suffered what appeared to be a serious leg injury trying to rob a Max Muncy home run in Monday's game against the Dodgers. Campero leapt onto the right-field wall in the eighth inning and got his cleats caught up in the padding of the wall. He immediately went […]

Myles Garrett Cited for Driving 100 Miles Per Hour

Cleveland Browns superstar defensive end Myles Garrett was cited by police in Strongsville, Ohio, for driving 100 miles per hour in a 60-mph zone, according to Sarah Jean Maher and Zac Jackson of The Athletic. This marks Garrett's eighth speeding violation since being drafted by Cleveland in 2017. In September 2022, Garrett was speeding when […]

Astros Recall Jacob Melton From Triple-A

The Houston Astros recalled outfielder Jacob Melton from Triple-A on Monday, adding speed to their bench. The 24-year-old last appeared with the club on July 29 and has slashed just .206/.270/.265 over 13 games this season. While Melton swiped 30 bases last year in the minors, a 37.8% strikeout rate in the majors has limited […]

Josh Hader Unavailable Monday Due To Shoulder Discomfort

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said after Monday's 7-6 win over the Red Sox that closer Josh Hader (shoulder) was unavailable to close out the game due to shoulder discomfort, and that he will be undergoing tests. While fantasy managers should wait for more definitive news, it is always worrying to hear about shoulder issues […]

Kyle Monangai Showing Workhorse Potential

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai is emerging as the workhorse that the Bears envisioned when they selected him in the seventh round of this year's draft. He had a strong debut in Sunday's preseason game against the Dolphins, rushing for 30 yards on six carries while working primarily in the first half. The Rutgers […]

Twins Promote Dasan Hill to High-A Cedar Rapids

Minnesota Twins ninth-ranked prospect Dasan Hill has been promoted from Single-A Fort Myers to High-A Cedar Rapids. The 19-year-old left-hander impressed in Low-A with a 2.77 ERA, 30.6% strikeout rate, and 14.9% walk rate. Standing 6'5", Hill works with a fastball that touches 96 mph, a low-80s sweeper, an upper-70s curveball, and a changeup with […]

Will Clapp Likely to Miss 2025 Season

New Orleans Saints center Will Clapp (foot) has suffered a serious foot injury that is believed to be season-ending, according to Jordan Schultz. Clapp is awaiting final confirmation on his test results, but will most likely require surgery. The 29-year-old has played in 66 career NFL games (22 starts) across seven NFL seasons. He spent […]

Lars Nootbaar Day-to-Day With Left-Knee Bruising

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (knee) exited Monday's 3-2 win over the Rockies early after fouling a ball off of his left knee. He fouled the ball off his knee in the third inning and stayed in for one more at-bat before being replaced defensively by Jordan Walker. Nootbaar finished with an 0-for-3 effort. […]

Jacob Misiorowski Could Require Rehab Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (tibia) could require a rehab start, but it is still to be decided, reports Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. General manager Matt Arnold stated that they are still analyzing the situation and will make a decision within the next few days. Misiorowski most recently tossed 60 pitches during three simulated […]

Ryan Yarbrough Tosses Live Batting Practice

New York Yankees pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (oblique) recently completed a live batting practice session, reports Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. He had two "ups" during the batting practice, and could potentially be in store for a longer buildup to restore his stamina. The 33-year-old last pitched on June 18 before suffering a strained oblique. He was […]

Fernando Cruz Ready for Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees relief pitcher Fernando Cruz (oblique) threw 19 pitches in a live batting practice session on Monday and is looking at a three-appearance rehab stint before being activated, reports Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. He last pitched in a major league game on June 27, before landing on the injured list with a strained […]

Michael Kopech Completes Live Batting Practice Session

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) threw a live batting practice session on Monday and could be ready for a rehab assignment next, reports Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. It's been an abbreviated season so far for the 29-year-old, who didn't make his 2025 debut until June 8 due to forearm […]

Tanner Scott Could Face Hitters Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott (elbow) could be ready to face live hitters next week, reports Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. No official timetable has been revealed for the lefty, although his most recent step in recovery was throwing a bullpen session last week. He has been out since July 21 […]

Miguel Vargas Takes Batting Practice

Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas (oblique) took batting practice on Monday, reports Scott Merkin of MLB.com. He reportedly felt very good after the fact and is hopeful to return to the roster without a rehab assignment. The 25-year-old has been on the 10-day injured list since August 1 with an oblique strain, so […]

Denzel Clarke Close to Return

Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke (hip) is close to returning from the injured list, reports Jessica Kleinschmidt of Baseball America. General manager David Forst stated that he "is close to going out and playing", although he didn't clarify if a rehab assignment would be needed. Clarke has been out since July 20 with a right adductor […]

Trevor Siemian Signs With Titans

The Tennessee Titans have signed free-agent quarterback Trevor Siemian and waived fellow signal-caller Tim Boyle. Siemian spent time with the Titans in 2020 and 2024, but he has never appeared in a regular-season game with the team. The 33-year-old debuted with the Denver Broncos in 2015 and has since played in 40 games (33 starts), […]

Shane McClanahan has Surgery, Won't Return in 2025

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (triceps) had surgery on his left triceps on Monday to try and address a lingering nerve issue in his arm, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. McClanahan will now officially miss the rest of the season. "(The doctor) is not sitting there saying 'he's fixed.' That's […]

Ameer Abdullah Placed on Season-Ending Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers have placed running back Ameer Abdullah (ribs) on season-ending Injured Reserve, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Abdullah, who just joined the 49ers as a free agent on July 31, suffered a rib injury in a preseason-opening 30-9 loss to the Denver Broncos this past Saturday. While the 32-year-old was unlikely to […]

Pierre Strong Jr. Limited on Monday

Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr. (undisclosed) returned to practice as a limited participant on Monday. Strong had been down with an undisclosed injury. After appearing in 14 games and rushing for 108 yards on 26 carries last year, Strong is competing for a backup role this summer. He's currently third on the Browns' […]

Javier Baez Expected to See More Time in Center Field

MLB.com's Jason Beck writes that Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is expected to see some playing time in center field along with Wenceel Perez with outfielder Matt Vierling (oblique) on the 10-day injured list. The Tigers called up Trey Sweeney from Triple-A Toledo for more infield depth up the middle. Baez indeed got the start […]