Michael Carter Still The RB1 For Jets

New York Jets running back Michael Carter had a good day at training camp practice on Wednesday while running and catching, and he is still the team's RB1, according to a tweet from ESPN New York's Rich Cimini. Rookie Breece Hall is fully expected to surpass Carter as the lead back at some point this […]

Jaylen Waddle Has Missed A Lot Of Practice Time

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) has had the biggest jump within the offensive scheme from organized team activities to training camp, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. However, Waddle has also missed most of the last two weeks with what McDaniel said was being cautious after Waddle came in tight. The Dolphins haven't […]

Joe Burrow Returns To Team Drills With No Limitations

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (appendix) was scheduled to take part in 11-on-11 team drills in training camp practice on Wednesday without limitations. "I could go out there and play but I'm not where I want to be yet," Burrow said. The 25-year-old had an appendectomy on July 26 and has been brought along slowly […]

Darren Waller's Week 1 Status Up In The Air

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels said he's not concerned about the absence of tight end Darren Waller (undisclosed) in training camp, but he's also uncomfortable making a prediction about Waller's status for the Week 1 regular season opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. Waller has been dealing with an undisclosed injury that […]

Grayson Rodriguez Faces Live Hitters Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez (lat) faced live hitters for the first time during a live batting practice session in Florida on Wednesday, according to the team. Rodriguez is scheduled for a simulated game later in the week, which will be the next step before he potentially pitches in rehab games. The No. 4 […]

Dallas Goedert (TE, PHI) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~75 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~83 ANALYSIS: Goedert is being drafted as the TE8 in drafts, but I think he has the potential to crack the top 3 and carries just as much upside as Kyle Pitts who is being taken around 50 picks earlier. The Philly pass-catcher is poised for a […]

Tigers Want Spencer Torkelson To Return This Season

The Detroit Tigers want rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson to return to the big leagues before the end of the 2022 season, but they would much prefer that his promotion be based on his production/improvement at Triple-A Toledo. "Our goal when we sent him down was for him to come back. He's got to be […]

Ryan Helsley Won't Return Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley won't return from the restricted list on Wednesday. Helsley was placed on the paternity list late last week and was then sent to the restricted list, but he should rejoin the team's bullpen later this week. Giovanny Gallegos has been filling in as the closer and recorded a save […]

Kris Bryant Receives Injection

Colorado Rockies third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (foot) received a platelet-rich plasma injection to help with the plantar fasciitis in his left foot, and the Rockies will have another update on him in seven to 10 days. Bryant has been on the shelf since early August, is in a walking boot and has yet to resume […]

Brandon Belt Placed On Injured List

The San Francisco Giants placed first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and recalled outfielder Bryce Johnson from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Belt is dealing with right knee inflammation on the same knee that he's already had multiple surgeries on in recent years, so it's a good bet […]

Eloy Jimenez Not Playing Against Orioles

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (elbow) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. Jimenez was hit by a 100 mph fastball on Wednesday, but thankfully X-rays were negative and he's just dealing with a bruise. Fantasy managers should consider the 25-year-old slugger day-to-day. AJ Pollock is in left field […]

Javier Baez A Late Scratch Wednesday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (back) was scratched from the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants due to back spasms. In his place, Kody Clemens got the start at the keystone and hit third in the lineup against Giants right-hander Logan Webb, while Willi Castro moved to shortstop and hit fifth. […]

Yu Darvish Expected To Start This Weekend

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish, who was placed on the paternity list on Tuesday, is throwing his normal between-starts bullpen session on Wednesday and is definitely tracking towards a return to the starting rotation this weekend against the Kansas City Royals, according to skipper Bob Melvin. The 36-year-old veteran Japanese right-hander hasn't been […]

Diontae Johnson (WR, PIT) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~40 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~46 ANALYSIS:  The only reason Johnson is falling outside of the first four rounds of fantasy drafts must be the fact that he's playing for a team that employs Mitchell Trubisky and Kenny Pickett as quarterbacks, right? But wait a minute! Hasn't Johnson excelled at this thing called football […]

Juan Soto Officially Out Wednesday

As expected, San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (back) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Soto was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday with left mid-back soreness, and he'll miss his second straight game. The 23-year-old superstar will be hoping to return to the lineup for the start of […]

Joey Wendle Isn't Starting On Wednesday

Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle isn't in the team's lineup for a Wednesday matchup with the Oakland Athletics and left-hander Cole Irvin. The 32-year-old is batting .248 with a .289 on-base percentage, two home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 273 plate appearances in his first season with the Marlins. Jon Berti will […]

Andres Gimenez On The Bench Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians infielder Andres Gimenez isn't in the team's lineup on Wednesday for a game against the San Diego Padres and left-handed starter Blake Snell. The 23-year-old is batting .309 with a .375 on-base percentage, 15 home runs, and 15 stolen bases in 404 plate appearances this season. Tyler Freeman will get the start at […]

Elias Diaz Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers and left-hander Martin Perez. The 31-year-old is hitting .235 with a .297 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 286 plate appearances this season. He started Tuesday's game but will head to the bench with Brian Serven getting the start behind the […]

Charlie Blackmon Not Starting Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is on the bench for Wednesday's matchup with the Texas Rangers and left-handed starter Martin Perez. The veteran is enjoying a solid season at the plate, batting .270 with a .321 on-base percentage, 16 home runs, and three stolen bases in 478 plate appearances. The Rockies will start Connor Joe, […]

Cincinnati Plans For Jessie Bates To Have No Restrictions Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates is expected to log a full workload come Week 1 of the regular season, per head coach Zac Taylor. Bates was late to report to training camp due to contract negotiations, but it appears the Bengals defense will still have one of its key contributors at a full-go for a […]

Deion Jones Returns To Practice

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (shoulder) got back on the practice field Wednesday for the first time during training camp after he was placed on the PUP list in July. Jones previously underwent shoulder surgery in May, with his return giving the Falcons defense another experienced tackler. Jones finished tied for 11th in the league […]

Kole Calhoun On The Bench Wednesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Kole Calhoun isn't in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Colorado Rockies and right-handed starter Jose Urena. Calhoun is hitting .208 with a .266 on-base percentage in 361 plate appearances for Texas this season. He's also collected 11 home runs and a pair of stolen bases. Adolis […]

Cade Cavalli Will Make Major League Debut Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitching prospect Cade Cavalli will reportedly make his Major League debut on Friday in a start against the Cincinnati Reds, according to a tweet from 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen on Wednesday. The 22nd-overall pick in the 2020 draft, Cavalli has pitched for Washington's Triple-A affiliate in Rochester this season, making 20 […]

Colts Bring Matt Haack Aboard

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly signing punter Matt Haack to a deal, per multiple reports. The move comes in the wake of Rigoberto Sanchez (Achilles) sustaining a season-ending injury Tuesday, creating a void at a vital position for the Colts. Haack was recently released by Buffalo, with Matt Ariaza winning the Bills' punter job. The […]

Collin Johnson Gets Carted Off At Wednesday’s Practice

New York Giants wide receiver Collin Johnson (leg) was carted off the practice field Wednesday due to an apparent right leg injury. Johnson is the latest Giants wideout to sustain an ailment, with the group already down Kadarius Toney (hamstring), Darius Slayton (undisclosed) and C.J. Board (ribs), while Sterling Shepard (Achilles) is still working his […]

Kadarius Toney Suits Up For Drills, Remains Limited

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstring) was able to put on pads and perform individual drills during Wednesday's practice, but he appears to still be limited by the hamstring injury that has slowed him this summer. Toney is on track to be a major cog in the Giants' offense during his second year, […]

Jalen Tolbert (WR, DAL) - 2022 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~135 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~145 ANALYSIS: Drafted 88th overall in the NFL draft, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert is the newest addition to this potent offense. Despite having a more balanced attack and improved defense last season, Dallas still averaged 38.4 pass attempts per game, finishing 5th overall. They also traded away Amari […]

Cam Sims Enters Concussion Protocol, Likely Out Saturday

Washington Commanders wide receiver Cam Sims (concussion) has been entered into the league's concussion protocol, per Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post. Head coach Ron Rivera expressed doubt that Sims would be cleared in time to suit up for Saturday's preseason finale against Baltimore. Sims hauled in two catches for 23 yards and a touchdown […]

Mike Gesicki A Possible Trade Candidate

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki has been productive over his last two seasons but was recently brought up in trade discussions. The 26-year-old has reportedly been struggling to adapt to the new system being implemented by head coach Mike McDaniel, which might mean he's not the right fit. The Penn State product has cleared […]

CeeDee Lamb Back At Practice

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (toe) returned to practice on Tuesday for the first time since suffering a toe injury. The 23-year-old has been a rising star in the league and is expected to have a huge year. The Oklahoma product has finished with 70-plus catches and 900-plus yards in each of his first […]