Chad Ruhwedel Retires From NHL

Defenseman Chad Ruhwedel announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday through the NHL Players Association. He has decided to hang up his skates following a 13-year career, during which Ruhwedel made 369 regular-season appearances. The San Diego-born blue-liner recorded 50 points (13 goals, 37 assists), along with 350 blocks and 622 hits. Ruhwedel, who […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. to be Activated Soon

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) is reportedly with the team and should be activated from the injured list soon. Braves' manager Brian Snitker recently told reporters that Acuna won't require a minor league rehab assignment. That means, Acuna should be ready to play at some point this week. There currently is no timetable […]

Najee Harris Does Some Jogging on Tuesday

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) has made some progress and was able to do some jogging at training camp on Tuesday, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Harris has gotten off to a bad start with his new team, suffering an eye injury during a fireworks mishap on the Fourth of […]

Jack Johnson Signs Tryout Deal with Wild

Defenseman Jack Johnson has signed a professional tryout contract with the Minnesota Wild. The veteran rearguard aims to impress during training camp to extend his NHL career into a 20th year. Last season, Johnson made 41 appearances with the Columbus Blue Jackets, registering six assists, 23 shots on goal, 35 blocks, and 21 hits. It's […]

Lars Nootbaar Absent on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (knee) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This doesn't come as a surprise considering Nootbaar fouled a ball off his knee during Monday's contest. He was later pulled out of the contest in place of Jordan Walker. The Cardinals will take […]

Omarion Hampton to Share the Backfield

Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman said that even if running back Najee Harris (eye) isn't ready to go for the Week 1 regular-season opener, rookie first-rounder Omarion Hampton will rotate in with another back. Who the other RB is remains wide open, according to Roman. If Harris isn't ready for Week 1, it […]

Kraken Extend Ryker Evans with Two-Year Deal

Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans has landed a new two-year, $4.1 million contract with the team. He became a restricted free agent this offseason after finishing his entry-level contract. Evans had his first full season in the NHL last term, enjoying a productive year. The 23-year-old recorded 25 points (five goals, 20 assists), 106 blocks, […]

Brendan Donovan Returning on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Donovan is back in the mix after being held out of the starting lineup during the last three games due to a lingering groin issue. He was able to pinch-hit on Monday and hit […]

Calvin Austin III, Jonnu Smith Considered Day-to-Day

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that wide receiver Calvin Austin III (abdomen) and tight end Jonnu Smith (knee) are considered day-to-day. "Hopefully they're back sooner rather than later," Tomlin said. The head coach categorized Smith's injury as knee soreness, while Austin is working through a minor abdominal issue. It remains to be seen […]

Andres Gimenez Reinstated and Starting on Tuesday

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Tuesday that they reinstated infielder Andres Gimenez (ankle) from the 10-day injured list and designated infielder Buddy Kennedy for assignment in a corresponding move. Gimenez will return to second base and bat ninth in Tuesday's series opener against the visiting Chicago Cubs and right-hander Javier Assad, who will be […]

Yoendrys Gomez Called Up to Start on Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox announced on Tuesday that they selected the contract of right-hander Yoendrys Gomez from Triple-A Charlotte, and he will make the start on Tuesday night against the division-rival Detroit Tigers. In a corresponding move, the team optioned right-hander Elvis Peguero to Charlotte. Gomez debuted in the big leagues in 2023 with the […]

Miguel Vargas Reinstated and Starting Against Tigers

The Chicago White Sox reinstated infielder Miguel Vargas (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, the team announced. Vargas is starting at first base and is batting sixth in Tuesday's contest against the division-rival Detroit Tigers and right-hander Jack Flaherty. The 25-year-old miss the minimum of 10 days due to a minor oblique strain, […]

Logan Henderson Hoping to Return in Late September

Milwaukee Brewers rookie right-hander Logan Henderson (elbow) is on the docket for a target return of late September/early October, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. It means that while Henderson could still help the Brew Crew for a playoff run, he's essentially done producing for fantasy managers in 2025. The 23-year-old former […]

Astros Place Josh Hader on Injured List With Shoulder Strain

The Houston Astros announced on Tuesday that they placed left-handed closer Josh Hader (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 11) with a left-shoulder strain. The team also reinstated right-hander Shawn Dubin (forearm) from the 15-day IL, recalled left-hander Colton Gordon from Triple-A Sugar Land and designated right-hander Hector Neris for assignment. Hader, […]

Javier Assad Reinstated and Starting on Tuesday

The Chicago Cubs reinstated right-hander Javier Assad (oblique) from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday, according to the team. Assad is expected to start on Tuesday night on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays instead of right-hander Ben Brown, who was originally listed as Tuesday's starter. In a corresponding move, the team optioned right-hander […]

Miguel Amaya Activated From Injured List

The Chicago Cubs activated catcher Miguel Amaya (oblique) from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday and designated utility player Jon Berti for assignment in a corresponding move, per the Chicago Sun-Times' Maddie Lee. The Cubs have not released their lineup for Tuesday's game at the Toronto Blue Jays, so it's unclear if Amaya will be […]

Rondale Moore Out for the Season With Knee Injury

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore (knee) has suffered another season-ending knee injury, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. This one really hurts for Moore, who also missed the the entire 2024 campaign with the Atlanta Falcons due to a knee injury. The 25-year-old was selected in the second round (49th overall) in 2021 […]

Felix Bautista Won't Return This Year With "Significant" Shoulder Injury

Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Felix Bautista (shoulder) will miss the rest of the season with a "significant" shoulder injury, according to interim manager Tony Mansolino. Bautista landed on the injured list in late July with swelling in his right shoulder. Because it's significant, the 30-year-old could require surgery, which would at least knock him out […]

Zach Eflin to Undergo Back Surgery, Out for the Year

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin (back) will undergo a lumbar microdisectomy on his lower back and will miss the rest of the season, according to The Baltimore Banner's Andy Kostka. Eflin was on the injured list two different times with back issues earlier this year and had an injection in his back in early August […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Dealing With Minor Shoulder Injury

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt (shoulder) did not take part in the scrimmage on Tuesday due to a minor shoulder injury that he picked up in the preseason opener last week against the New England Patriots, according to John Keim of ESPN. Keim adds that the Commanders were just taking precaution by holding […]

Miles Sanders Returns to Tuesday's Practice

Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders (knee) was back at Tuesday's training camp practice in full pads, according to Todd Archer of ESPN. Meanwhile, rookie Jaydon Blue (heel) remained out. Sanders returns to the gridiron after missing around two weeks due to a left-knee bruise, including Dallas' preseason opener on Saturday against the Los Angeles […]

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Shedeur Sanders has Outplayed Dillon Gabriel

The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes that Cleveland Browns rookie fifth-round quarterback Shedeur Sanders has "generally outplayed Dillon Gabriel throughout camp." Sanders also "delivered a steady, poised performance" last Friday in the preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers, who played most of their defensive starters the first two series. Despite the fact that Sanders impressed during […]

Calvin Austin III Dealing With Abdominal Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (abdomen) has been dealing with a minor abdominal muscle issue, sources told Alan Saunders of PGH Steelers Now. According to Austin's agent, it is the only reason that he has not been practicing with the team at training camp. Austin has missed practice for several days and didn't […]

Cooper Ingle Headed to Triple-A Columbus

Cleveland Guardians catching prospect Cooper Ingle has been promoted to Triple-A Columbus. The Guardians' fifth-ranked prospect showed well at Double-A Akron before his promotion, hitting .273 with nine home runs while walking nearly as much as he struck out (65:70 BB:K) in 92 games for the RubberDucks. The 23-year-old backstop now sits on the doorstep […]

Mason Taylor a Full-Go at Practice

New York Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor (ankle) has returned to training camp practice and is a full-go, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Taylor has recovered quickly from what was being called a high-ankle sprain. The 21-year-old second-rounder missed the team's preseason opener last week, but now that he's back to full […]

Eduardo Tait a Big Riser in Latest Prospect Ranks

Minnesota Twins catching prospect Eduardo Tait was a big riser on MLB.com's August refresh of their top prospects list, moving up 39 spots from No. 93 to No. 54. The Panamanian backstop was recently acquired by the Twins in the trade that sent closer Jhoan Duran to the Phillies and now slots in as the […]

Rashee Rice Looking Sharp in Practice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was looking sharp during Tuesday's training camp practice, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Rice previously dealt with a groin injury in camp and was held out of the preseason opener on Saturday against the Arizona Cardinals, but he looks fully healthy now as he prepares […]

Alex Clemmey Headed for Double-A Harrisburg

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Alex Clemmey is getting promoted to Double-A Harrisburg after a strong showing at High-A Wilmington. The Nationals' fifth-ranked prospect posted a 2.47 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and tallied the second-most strikeouts in the South Atlantic League with 113 in 87 1/3 innings pitched. The southpaw's arsenal includes a mid-90s fastball, a low-80s […]

Caleb Williams "Hasn't Been Consistent Enough"

The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain writes that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has had good moments in training camp this summer, but it "hasn't been consistent enough," and the "accuracy hasn't been there like it was last summer." Fishbain lists Williams' stock as neutral right now after a sloppy practice on Monday. He also cautions that […]