Brandon Crawford Begins Light Activity Thursday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) will throw and do some light activity Thursday. Last Saturday, he was placed on the 10-day injured list due to right knee inflammation. The 35-year-old got a cortisone shot in his left knee on Sunday and planned to do some light baseball activity since landing on the injured […]

Josh Green To Improve His Ball-Handling

Dallas Mavericks guard Josh Green is working to improve his ball-handling and three-point shot this offseason. The 21-year-old did look solid at times with his corner three, but he eventually fell out of the rotation. There is upside in his game, and working with famed trainer Joe Abunassar should improve his game. Also, Jalen Brunson […]

Alex Bregman Collects Four Hits During Thursday's Doubleheader

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman had two multi-hit games on Thursday, finishing 2-for-4 in both games of the doubleheader against the New York Yankees. He went deep once, scored twice, and collected three RBI. The day brought Bregman's line to .245/.359/.420, and he has 12 HRs, 48 runs, and 49 RBI over 90 games. […]

Bones Hyland Preparing For Larger Role

Denver Nuggets guard Bones Hyland has reportedly put on six pounds of muscle this offseason. The 21-year-old has been working out twice as a day as he prepares for a bigger role with the team next season. The departure of Will Barton should open up plenty of minutes for other players. Most notably, Monte Morris […]

Tarik Skubal Strikes Out Nine In Thursday's Win

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (7-8) allowed one unearned run on two hits and two walks while striking out nine across six innings in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Oakland Athletics. He picked up his seventh win of the season. The southpaw threw 92 pitches, landing 63 for strikes. The 25-year-old has struck out at […]

Brusdar Graterol Won't Return When First Eligible

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) will not return from the injured list when first eligible on Tuesday. He didn't play catch over the All-Star break but is pain-free. The 23-year-old was placed on the injured list last Thursday with right shoulder inflammation. He's pitched well as the Dodgers' primary setup man, racking up […]

Denzelle Good Back At Practice

Las Vegas Raiders offensive guard Denzelle Good (knee) is back at practice at training camp for the first time since suffering a torn ACL in Week 1 of last season. Good obviously missed all of organized team activities this spring and mandatory minicamp in June, but he's back on the field now and should be […]

Tommy La Stella Set For Rehab Assignment On Friday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Tommy La Stella (illness) will begin a rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Sacramento. He was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on July 8 and will ramp up his activity in the minors before returning to the big leagues. The 33-year-old is slashing .241/.281/.375 with two home runs, 11 RBI, […]

C.J. Uzomah, Mekhi Becton Land On PUP List

The New York Jets placed tight end C.J. Uzomah (undisclosed), left tackles Mekhi Becton (knee) and George Fant (knee), defensive end Carl Lawson (Achilles) and offensive guard Dru Samia (undisclosed) on the Physically Unable to Perform list to start training camp. The team also signed former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Craig James and placed offensive tackle […]

Jacob deGrom Strikes Out 10 In Simulated Game

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom (shoulder) threw 60 pitches across four innings during a simulated game on Thursday. The right-hander looked incredible on Thursday and struck out 10 of the 13 batters he faced. According to one Mets source, "he looks like Jake." The 34-year-old reportedly is "feeling good after the outing." As for […]

3M Open - Showdown Round 2 (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament - all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Deion Jones Starts Training Camp On PUP List

The Atlanta Falcons placed inside linebacker Deion Jones (shoulder) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday due to a shoulder injury. Jones had offseason surgery in May, so it's not a surprise that he's not ready to practice for the start of camp. The 27-year-old has recorded 100-plus combined tackles in five of […]

Browns Sign Josh Rosen

The Cleveland Browns signed former first-round quarterback Josh Rosen to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to sources. Rosen is only 25 years old but has already spent time with five other NFL teams but those that have been around him think he is ready to prove he belongs. With a suspension for Deshaun […]

Patriots Place James White, Others On PUP List

The New England Patriots placed running back James White (hip), center David Andrews (shoulder), cornerback Jonathan Jones (shoulder), linebacker Raekwon McMillan (knee) and safety Jabrill Peppers (knee) on the Physically Unable to Perform list to open training camp. They can come off the list at any time, but they can't practice with the team until […]

Chris Taylor Takes Swings And Fields Grounders

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (foot) hasn't resumed running, but he is taking swings, fielding grounders and throwing. He was placed on the injured list after suffering a small fracture in his left foot on July 4. The 31-year-old's return from the IL is to be determined, and the Dodgers should have more of […]

Michael Thomas Placed On PUP List

The New Orleans Saints placed wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) and defensive end Marcus Davenport (finger) on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp. Both players can be activated at any time, but they won't be able to practice until they are activated. If either player stays on the PUP list for […]

Adolis Garcia Breaks Out Of Slump On Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia needed a big game and had it on Thursday, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI. He's slashing .148/.221/.246 over his last 15 games but is still batting .239 with 16 HRs, 13 SBs, 50 runs, and 54 RBI across 87 games this season. Garcia has put any […]

Dodgers Optimistic Walker Buehler Can Return In September

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (elbow) is progressing in his recovery, and skipper Dave Roberts is "cautiously optimistic" that the right-hander will be making starts for the Dodgers in September. "Everything I hear from the staff, training staff, and Walker specifically, everything's trending in the right direction," said Roberts. While Buehler could still […]

Dustin May To Throw Three Innings Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dustin May (elbow) will throw three innings in a minor league rehab outing for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, which is a notable development in his rehab. If all goes well, May will go four innings again his next time out, followed by a five-inning outing. At that point, he could […]

Andrew Heaney To Make Rehab Outing Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said that left-hander Andrew Heaney (shoulder) will throw four innings in the Arizona Complex League on Friday, and he could be back in the team's starting rotation in the next turn if all goes well. Heaney gave up four runs in just 2 2/3 innings in his first minor […]

Rangers Agree With High-Schooler Brock Porter

The Texas Rangers agreed to a deal with Michigan high-school pitcher Brock Porter on Thursday for close to $4 million, which is well over the slot value for pick No. 109 in the fourth round of this year's draft. It was made possible by getting No. 3 overall pick Kumar Rocker for an under-slot $5.3 […]

Jon Gray Earns His Seventh Victory On Thursday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray secured the win against the Miami Marlins during Thursday's 8-0 game, his third straight victory. He pitched six shutout innings while striking out five, walking two, and allowing four hits. Gray is now 7-4 over 17 starts, with a 3.48 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 105 strikeouts in 95.2 innings. […]

Dany Jimenez Throws Bullpen Session

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez (shoulder) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session during the All-Star break, and his next step is to face live hitters. Jimenez has been out for over a month with a strained right shoulder, but it sounds as though he could be back in the A's bullpen shortly. Before getting injured, […]

Jackson Holliday Agrees On Record Deal

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jackson Holliday, the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft, agreed on a record deal for a high school player on Thursday, signing for just a touch over No. 2 pick Druw Jones' $8.185 million deal. Holliday is a shortstop from Oklahoma and is also the son of former major-league outfielder […]

Giants Sign Trevor Rosenthal

The San Francisco Giants signed free-agent relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal to a major league deal for $4.5 million prorated on Thursday plus $2 million in performance bonuses, according to the team. Rosenthal is currently rehabbing in Arizona after suffering a hamstring cramp during a showcase for interested teams in early June. The 32-year-old doesn't have […]

Brandon Belt Back At First Base

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is starting at first base and hitting second on Thursday against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Mitch White to open the second half of the season. Belt was mostly serving as the designated hitter to close out the first half while playing through some nagging […]

Adam Koffler's Running Back Sleepers for 2022 Fantasy Football Drafts

What's a "sleeper?" Well, it's really quite simple. A sleeper is a player that you expect to outproduce their average draft position (ADP) or produce better than players with a similar ADP. It could be that you have Travis Etienne ranked as RB10 and his ADP is RB24. He'd be considered a sleeper because you're […]

Tom Aspinall Will Have The Home Crowd Behind Him

Tom Aspinall (12-2) will have the biggest matchup of his life Saturday when he fights in the main even of UFC fight night in London against former title challenger Curtis Blaydes. Since entering the UFC in 2020, Aspinall remains undefeated (5-0), with four of his five wins coming by first-round finish. The other bout was […]

Curtis Blaydes In Need Of A Big Main-Event Victory

With a heavyweight title fight just within his grasp, Curtis Blaydes (16-3) takes to the main event in foreign territory as he faces another top contender and the crowd favorite in Tom Aspinall. Looking for a third straight victory, a big win over a fighter who has not lost since 2016 would do nothing but […]

Jeffrey Springs Expected To Return On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Jeffrey Springs (leg) is expected to return from the injured list and make his next start on Sunday when the team takes on the Kansas City Royals. The 29-year-old has been out since early July with right lower-leg tightness. Springs began the year in the bullpen, but transitioned to the rotation […]