Romeo Doubs Impressing Aaron Rodgers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers typically doesn't gush over rookie wide receivers, but Romeo Doubs has made quite the impression on the veteran QB during training camp so far this summer. Rodgers said he likes Doubs' approach and that he's very humble. The 22-year-old is getting a lot of opportunities to show his stuff […]

Bryan Reynolds Homers In Three-Hit Day

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds had a big day Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk, and three runs scored in an 8-7 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Reynolds now has 16 homers on the season. After a slow start to the year, Reynolds has picked up his performance significantly, and he now […]

Matthew Stafford Not Participating In Team Drills

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (elbow) is dealing with a right elbow issue and isn't expected to throw in team drills for the next couple of practices in training camp. The elbow issues cropped up in the spring, and it's being described as bad tendinitis. Stafford received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his elbow […]

Joe Burrow Back With The Team

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (appendix) was back in the team's locker room at training camp on Thursday and seemed to be walking OK across the locker room. Burrow had surgery last Tuesday to remove his appendix, and head coach Zac Taylor said at the time that there was no timetable on Burrow's return. It's […]

Sean Murphy Goes Deep Wednesday

Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy remained with the club past the trade deadline, and he rewarded that decision by going deep off Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani in a 3-1 victory. He went 2-for-4 with three RBI in the game. Murphy now has a .757 OPS with 13 homers this year, but given […]

Manny Machado Breaks Out With Homer, Three Hits

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado has struggled of late, which may have played some role in general manager AJ Preller's spending spree at the trade deadline, but Machado was at his best on Wednesday as he went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double and two runs scored. He now has 19 homers this […]

Jake Cronenworth Homers, Drives In Three

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth may no longer be among the top names in his own lineup anymore, but on Wednesday night he showed why he was an All-Star selection this year, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a hit-by-pitch, three RBI, and two runs scored. Cronenworth should be in great position for even […]

Brandon Drury Hits Grand Slam In Padres Debut

San Diego Padres infielder Brandon Drury made his team debut on Wednesday, and he started out with a bang, launching a first-inning grand slam off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Kuhl in a 9-1 victory. Drury figures to receive steady playing time for San Diego, though it could come all over the diamond in a […]

Miguel Vargas Has Strong Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Miguel Vargas made his debut in the big leagues on Wednesday night, slotting in as the designated hitter in the seventh spot in the lineup. He had a strong game, going 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, and a stolen base. It remains to be seen how much playing time […]

Joey Gallo Making Dodgers Debut Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joey Gallo is making his debut with the team on Thursday against San Francisco Giants right-hander Jakob Junis, starting in left field and hitting sixth in the batting order. Gallo was dealt from the New York Yankees to the Dodgers at the trade deadline on Tuesday, but he didn't get the […]

Bills Bullish On Khalil Shakir

The Buffalo Bills seem bullish on rookie fifth-round wide receiver Khalil Shakir's potential this year despite his status as a late-round draft pick. Shakir had six good practices in a row at training camp before a temporary lapse with multiple drops on Monday. However, the rookie bounced back in practice on Tuesday, showing his usual […]

Marquez Stevenson To Miss Several Weeks

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Marquez Stevenson (foot) will miss several weeks after getting injured in training camp practice on Tuesday. It's another setback for Stevenson, who missed the early part of last season with an injury before returning and getting benched down the stretch. He was a bubble player […]

Jamison Crowder Returns To Team Drills

Buffalo Bills veteran wide receiver Jamison Crowder made a return to team drills on Tuesday at training camp after a five-practice absence due to general soreness. However, he got most his work with the Case Keenum-led offense rather than working with quarterback Josh Allen. Isaiah McKenzie has continued to build chemistry with Allen and appears […]

Isaiah McKenzie Continues To Stand Out

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie has been one of the standouts of the team's training camp to this point. He's been with the team since 2018 and has slowly worked himself into more significant roles over the years. "Job's up for grabs," McKenzie said of the slot receiver role. "Jamison Crowder came in, and […]

Steelers, Diontae Johnson Agree To Two-Year Extension

The Pittsburgh Steelers and wide receiver Diontae Johnson agreed to a two-year, $36.71 million contract extension on Thursday, according to a source. The two sides worked it out on Wednesday night and Thursday morning to end Johnson's training camp hold-in with a shorter deal than we've seen from the other high-end receivers that have gotten […]

Kyle Philips Working With First-Team Offense

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Kyle Philips received some slot repetitions with the first-team offense on Tuesday at training camp practice. Philips, who was drafted in the fifth round, has been impressing coaches and is a name to watch for the rest of the summer at camp. There is certainly opportunity in Tennessee's pass-catching ranks […]

Jordan Montgomery Traded For Harrison Bader - Fantasy Impact

The Yankees and Cardinals executed one of the most surprising trades of the 2022 Trade Deadline when New York shipped LHP Jordan Montgomery to St. Louis for outfielder Harrison Bader in the final hour before the deadline. The trade left Montgomery, "pretty shocked," according to ESPN, and Montgomery is not the only one shocked as […]

Maxx Williams Activated From PUP List

The Arizona Cardinals activated tight end Maxx Williams (knee) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday, and he is dressed for practice at training camp. Williams has been sidelined since tearing his ACL in Week 5 of last year. Before the injury, he was off to the best start of his career with […]

Aaron Jones, AJ Dillon Not Expected To Play In Preseason Opener

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that he doesn't expect running backs Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon to play in the team's first preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on Friday, Aug. 12. And with Patrick Taylor dinged up in training camp, it will present a big opportunity for Iowa undrafted free-agent […]

Andrew McCutchen Doubles Twice Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Andrew McCutchen went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a stolen base and two strikeouts out of the cleanup spot in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He's up to 19 doubles and eight stolen bases on the year. On the year, the 35-year-old veteran is slashing .256/.323/.396 with 10 home runs, 46 […]

Sandy Alcantara Throws Complete-Game Shutout

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara tossed a complete-game shutout win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, allowing six hits while walking one and striking out three in nine innings. The 26-year-old All-Star now has a major league-leading three complete games this year, and he's now 10-4 with a pristine 1.88 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 141 […]

Drew VerHagen To Have Season-Ending Hip Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Drew VerHagen (hip) will have season-ending hip surgery shortly, according to a team official. VerHagen injured his hip in April and won't make it back for the rest of the 2022 season. The 31-year-old had signed a two-year, $5.5 million deal with St. Louis in free agency. He'll end the season […]

Adrian Houser To Make Rehab Start Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser (elbow) will make a minor league rehab start for Triple-A Nashville on Saturday and will likely throw two innings. Houser has been out of commission since late June with a right flexor strain, so he'll require multiple rehab outings in the minors before he's ready to rejoin the Brewers […]

Joey Bart Dealing With Groin Injury

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (groin) was pulled from the game early on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers with slight groin tightness. Bart went 3-for-4 in the game before departing, and fantasy managers won't have him in the lineup for Thursday's game against left-hander Clayton Kershaw. After the 3-for-4 performance, Bart is now […]

Red Sox Designate Jackie Bradley Jr. For Assignment

The Boston Red Sox designated outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. for assignment on Thursday. The writing was on the wall for Bradley, who is hitting just .210/.257/.321 with three home runs, 29 RBI, 21 runs scored and two stolen bases in 271 at-bats this year, when the Red Sox traded for outfielder Tommy Pham at the […]

Omar Narvaez Placed On Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed catcher Omar Narvaez (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left quadriceps strain and recalled catcher Mario Feliciano from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Narvaez isn't a must-stash in leagues that start only one catcher, as he is hitting .237/.324/.363 with four home runs, 18 RBI and […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Serve As DH Thursday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (forearm) had a "mild cramp in his forearm" on Wednesday, according to manager Phil Nevin. However, Ohtani will serve as the designated hitter on Thursday against the Oakland Athletics, and the injury isn't considered serious. The 28-year-old two-way start allowed three runs (two earned) while striking out seven […]

Javonte Williams, Melvin Gordon III Could See 70-30 Split

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams could be unleashed in the newly revamped offense this season, according to team reporter Cecil Lammey. Melvin Gordon III was brought back to the Denver backfield on a one-year deal well after free agency opened so it is no surprise that the young stud running back might be in […]

Noah Syndergaard Traded to Phillies - Fantasy Baseball Impact

On Wednesday, the Phillies made several deadline deals in preparation for a playoff run. The biggest acquisition for the Phils was a deal that brought in Angels' right-hander Noah Syndergaard, giving Philadelphia another solid starter in their rotation. The 6'6" righty better known as "Thor" by baseball fans isn't the pitcher he once was, but the […]

Brandon Aiyuk Has Been The Star Of Training Camp

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been the most impressive player at training camp, according to his teammates. Jimmie Ward says the third-year wideout is "having the best camp out of everyone on the team." The former Arizona State star had an outstanding rookie season, followed up by a mediocre sophomore year where […]