Odubel Herrera Exits After HBP On Elbow

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (elbow) exited Thursday's game after being hit by a pitch on the elbow, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Herrera was hit on the elbow in the top of the eighth inning, and while he initially remained in the game, he was replaced on defense in the bottom half […]

Nick Senzel Placed Back On Injured List Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) was placed back on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with fluid on his knee, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Senzel had just been activated from the injured list on Sunday and was optioned to Triple-A, but after several examinations from doctors this week, it was […]

Matt Olson Swats 31st Homer In Win Over White Sox

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a win over the White Sox on Thursday. Olson came up in a tie game in the top of the seventh and quickly gave Oakland a lead it wouldn't relinquish by blasting a 391-foot shot that Statcast clocked at 109.4 MPH off […]

Dylan Cease Earns Quality Start In No-Decision

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease recorded a quality start in Thursday's no-decision versus the Oakland Athletics. The right-hander went six innings and allowed four hits, three runs, four walks and five strikeouts. The four walks weren't ideal for Cease and that has been a major weakness for him this season, but he otherwise […]

Cole Irvin Battles For Ninth Win On Thursday At Chicago

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin wasn't at his best on Thursday afternoon, but he battled through six innings to earn his ninth win of the season. Irvin had traffic on the bases all day as he surrendered seven hits and four walks, but he limited a good White Sox lineup to just three runs […]

Lewis Brinson Out Of The Lineup On Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's series-opener against the Cincinnati Reds. Brinson was absolutely on fire but has cooled down noticeably since Don Mattingly returned to the team and got back to his old tricks. While bench coach James Rowson was managing the team, Brinson hit fourth and […]

Zach Eflin To Make Rehab Start On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (knee) is scheduled to make a rehab start Saturday with Double-A Reading, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Eflin is scheduled to throw around 35 pitches, or two to three innings, according to Phillies general manager Sam Fuld. Fuld added that if all goes well Eflin's next start could be […]

Jazz Chisholm Not In Thursday's Lineup

Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm isn't in the starting lineup on Thursday for a matchup with the Cincinnati Reds and right-handed starter Luis Castillo. Chisholm is enjoying a productive rookie season, batting .256 with a .316 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, and 11 stolen bases in 343 plate appearances. He's getting the day off […]

Omar Narvaez Isn't In Thursday's Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez isn't in the lineup on Thursday for a matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals and left-handed starter Jon Lester. Narvaez has been plenty productive at the plate for both the Brewers and fantasy managers this season, hitting .288 with a .373 on-base percentage and 11 home runs in 332 plate […]

Eugenio Suarez Isn't Starting Thursday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez isn't starting on Thursday against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Zach Thompson. Suarez is batting .172 with a .258 on-base percentage and 23 home runs in 472 plate appearances this season. He hasn't started since Monday's contest against the Chicago Cubs. Mike Moustakas, who has seen most of the […]

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Getting First-Team Reps

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is starting to get first-team reps with the defense during camp. During Cleveland's joint practice with the New York Giants on Thursday, Owusu-Koramoah got some run with the first team during some 11-on-11 drills. The talented rookie missed a portion of camp early while on the COVID-19 reserve list but […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Drops Long Pass In Practice

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling did what he's known for by beating a helpless cornerback deep, but then dropping a perfectly placed deep ball in practice. The fourth-year receiver does still hold potential if he can resolve his issues with drops, but that's too unlikely of a gamble for fantasy managers to act […]

David Njoku Impresses In Joint Practice With Giants

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku turned in an impressive performance in a joint practice with the New York Giants on Thursday. Njoku reportedly dominated in one-on-one drills against the New York secondary, snagging three balls overs defenders' heads in the session. The veteran tight end has some sleeper appeal this season as Cleveland.com beat […]

Freddy Peralta Placed On Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with right shoulder inflammation. The starter previously exited Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the third inning. Peralta has pitched like an elite pitcher this season, both for the Brewers and for fantasy managers. In 121.1 innings […]

Jimmy Graham Trying To Stay Fresh

Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham is a few weeks away from his beginning his 12th NFL season. The veteran tight end was a dynamite red zone threat last season but offered little else in an offense that struggled in 2020. Now the veteran tight end is the TE2 with second-year tight end Cole Kmet […]

Courtland Sutton's Knee Feels Good

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton's knee is quickly improving. The lengthy wideout suffered a torn ACL in Week 2 of 2020, disappointing fantasy managers who had waited with great anticipation in the preceding fantasy draft season. The 25-year-old stands 6-foot-4 and 216 pounds with an impressive 91st-percentile catch radius that he often utilizes on […]

Gary Sanchez Out Of Thursday's Lineup

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez isn't starting on Thursday against right-hander John Gant and the Minnesota Twins. It's a day off for Sanchez, who is batting .218 with a .328 on-base percentage and 17 home runs in 332 plate appearances this season. Kyle Higashioka is getting the start behind the plate in Sanchez's place […]

DJ LeMahieu Isn't Starting On Thursday

New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu isn't starting on Friday against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander John Gant. The veteran infielder is hitting .270 with a .351 on-base percentage, seven home runs, and four stolen bases in 522 plate appearances this season. Rougned Odor is moving over to start at second base in place […]

Chris Herndon Continues Making Mistakes

New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon was thrown a pass that could have led to a big gain but "stopped running" his route in practice. The third-year player was thought to have serious potential after his 500-yard rookie season. Unfortunately, that potential never manifested. In 2020, the tight end played sloppily, and that trend […]

T.J. Hockenson Won't Play Saturday

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson will not play Saturday in the team's second preseason game against the Steelers. Hockenson is healthy but injuries to other areas of the team has head coach Dan Campbell in a mode where he wants to protect some key veterans. Starting quarterback Jared Goff and defensive end Michael Brockers […]

Jared Goff Not Likely To Play Saturday

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is not likely to play Saturday in the team's second preseason game against the Steelers. Head coach Dan Campbell intimated as much Thursday as the team is dealing with a slew of injuries. "I'll tell you this," Campbell told reporters Thursday, "This had been in my head for about a […]

Justin Herbert Impresses In Practice

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert opened practice 7-for-8 against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday. The former Oregon Duck surprised many with his Rookie of the Year-winning campaign in 2020 and will look to cement himself as a top passer in the upcoming season. Herbert silenced nearly all of his doubters, showing that he […]

Dazz Newsome Off To Slow Start

Chicago Bears wide receiver Dazz Newsome struggled in Thursday's practice session with the team. Newsome committed some costly drops in 11-on-11 drills and has struggled to make an impact in camp. The rookie is behind schedule after breaking his collarbone during the team's offseason program and missed the first portion of training camp. Newsome was […]

Drops Plaguing Rodney Adams

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rodney Adams suffered a case of the 'drops' at Thursday's practice. Adams has been one of the biggest surprises in training camp and has developed a fast chemistry with rookie quarterback Justin Fields. Adams also flashed his playmaking ability in the team's first preseason game but has followed up that performance […]

Jarvis Landry Has Strong Performance In Practice

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry had a stellar showing against the Giants in practice on Thursday. The slot receiver hauled in a breathtaking one-handed catch and "destroyed" the opposing secondary. Landry is a solid receiver that fantasy managers can rely on for consistent production. That being said, the 28-year-old won't be deliberately featured too […]

Andy Dalton To Play At Least One Quarter Saturday

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton is expected to play at least one quarter or more Saturday against the Bills. The current QB1 for the Bears played only two series last week and the whole first-team is expected to get more snaps in this game. By all accounts Dalton is having a strong camp, showing off […]

Tarik Cohen Still On PUP List

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen (knee) still is on the team's PUP list and may be a week or so away from returning. Cohen tore his ACL last season and the team is being cautious with his rehab. The Bears have starter David Montgomery in the fold along with veteran Damien Williams and rookie […]

Dalvin Cook Not Expected To Play A Lot Saturday

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is not expected to see a ton of game action in the team's second preseason game Saturday. Head coach Mike Zimmer has told reporters that quarterback Kirk Cousins will get some much-needed reps but the coaching staff would be wise to keep their best offensive player in bubble wrap […]

Chad Beebe Underwhelming In Camp

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Chad Beebe continues to struggle fielding punts in training camp. Beebe had difficulty on special teams during the regular season last year and those struggles have extended to this training camp as well. A roster spot seemed certain for Beebe at the beginning of camp but he has not made a […]

Irv Smith Jr. Connects Thursday With Kirk Cousins

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. has begun to re-establish his connection with starting quarterback Kirk Cousins. Cousins has missed the first portion of training camp after being placed on the COVID list and had a rollercoaster practice on Thursday. But one of the bright spots was his connection with Smith Jr., especially on […]