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Jerry Jeudy Receiving Rave Reviews At Practice
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy could be in line for a second-year breakout in 2021. He's been generating a lot of buzz amongst the Broncos organization so far through training camp. On Wednesday, Troy Renck of the Broncos Insider for Denver7 tweeted out a video of Jeudy bullying defensive backs. In the tweet, Renck […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJustin Jefferson Goes Through Half-Speed Reps
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (shoulder) took some half-speed reps through individual drills at practice on Wednesday. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Jefferson was in good spirits at practice. Pelissero also added that Jefferson looked like he could have played if the team had a regular season game on Wednesday. This […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDeshaun Watson Listed As Quarterback No. 4 On Depth Chart
An unofficial depth chart released by the Houston Texans PR team on Tuesday had Deshaun Watson listed as the No. 4 quarterback on the team. Tyrod Taylor was slotted in as the No. 1 quarterback with Jeff Driskel and Davis Mills behind him. Watson is currently facing 22 active lawsuits alleging sexual assault. He returned […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTy Montgomery Carted Off The Field On Wednesday
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ty Montgomery (undisclosed) was carted off of the practice field on Wednesday. The team hasn't released and specifics on the injury, but it likely isn't anything minor since a cart was required. The team is currently bludgeoned at the wide receiver position. Michael Thomas (ankle) is out for an extended […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTre'Quan Smith Progressing, Could Be Back Soon
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (leg) was seen running on a side field during Wednesday's practice. He has been sidelined for about a week with an unspecified leg injury, but it appears he is trending towards returning to practice. When he first suffered the injury, Saints head coach Sean Payton said he didn't […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDalton Schultz Injures His Leg On Wednesday
Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz (leg) suffered a lower right leg injury during Wednesday's practice. He pulled up while running a route in the end zone and was taken straight to the medical tent. We should know more about the severity of the injury following the team's practice. Schultz is lined up to be […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAllen Robinson II Sitting With Hamstring Injury On Wednesday
Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II (hamstring) is sitting out of Wednesday's practice as he tends to a hamstring injury. We don't have any news on the nature or severity of the hamstring injury at this point, but we should know more soon. Robinson is currently being drafted as a low-end WR1/high-end WR2. He's […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoCarson Wentz On Track To Be Ready For Season Opener
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (foot) is trending towards being ready to go for the team's regular season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen. Wentz underwent foot surgery on August 2 and it was announced that he would be out for five to 12 weeks. Clearly, he's trending toward the shorter […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTyler O'Neill Back In The Lineup On Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill was a late scratch from Tuesday's game as he was dealing with side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine. However, he is back in the lineup on Wednesday as the team prepares to face Wil Crowe and the Pittsburgh Pirates. O'Neill is off to a fantastic start to the month […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJesus Aguilar Heading To The Bench On Wednesday
Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar is sitting out the team's series finale against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Joe Panik will take over at first base in the game and bat seventh. Aguilar went 2-for-4 in Tuesday's game, notching his third multi-hit effort of the month. Over 109 games on the year, Aguilar […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJake Cronenworth Absent From Wednesday's Lineup
San Diego Padres shortstop Jake Cronenworth is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game as the team prepares to take on Sandy Alcantara and the Miami Marlins. Ha-Seong Kim is getting the start at shortstop and batting ninth in the game. Cronenworth has been hot at the plate lately. Through eight games this month, […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTommy Pham Taking A Seat On Wednesday
San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham is getting the day off on Wednesday. Trent Grisham is batting leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins while Brian O'Grady is covering Pham's usual post in left field. Pham has settled in as the everyday leadoff hitter for the Padres, but he's been struggling a bit so […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoKyle Tucker Out Of The Lineup On Wednesday
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker is absent from Wednesday's starting lineup as the team prepares to face Antonio Senzatela and the Colorado Rockies. Jake Meyers is getting the start in right field and batting seventh in the game. Tucker has gone 0-for-7 with four strikeouts over his last two games, but he was hitting extremely […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoCharlie Blackmon Resting On Wednesday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros. Yonathan Daza is getting the start in right field and batting second in the game. Blackmon has been quiet so far in August. Over eight games this month, he's slashing .222/.323/.370 with one home […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTravis d'Arnaud Activated Off 60-Day Injured List
The Atlanta Braves activated catcher Travis d'Arnaud (thumb) from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. Fellow catcher Kevan Smith was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. d'Arnaud has been out since May 1 due to a torn ligament in his thumb. Prior to the injury, he played in 23 games and slashed .220/.253/.341 with […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTim Anderson, Yoan Moncada, Luis Robert Sitting On Wednesday
The Chicago White Sox are giving Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada and Luis Robert the day off on Wednesday. Jake Lamb is getting the start at third base, Leury Garcia is starting at shortstop and Adam Engel is in center field. It's a planned day off for Robert, who returned from the 60-day injured list on […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoLance Lynn Next Start Pushed Back To Thursday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn was originally slated to start Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. However, it was announced Wednesday morning that he would instead start Thursday's Field of Dreams game against the New York Yankees. Reynaldo Lopez will be the team's starter for Wednesday's game, which is expected to be a […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoCarlos Rodon Lands On Injured List With Shoulder Fatigue
The Chicago White Sox placed starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder fatigue prior to Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The move is retroactive to August 8. Relief pitcher Matt Foster was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. The news of Rodon's injury is a bit […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoPaul Goldschmidt Slugging Just .355 In August
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt had his best month of the year so far in July. He slashed .323/.400/.559 with six home runs, 13 RBI and 15 runs over 23 games last month. However, he's off to a slow start in August. Over his first eight games this month, he's slashed .258/.265/.355 while […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTeoscar Hernandez Tallies Four Hits Across Doubleheader
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez had a pair of strong games in the team's doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. In total, he went 4-for-7 with two RBI and two runs scored. Hernandez has been fantastic so far in August. Over 10 games this month, he's slashing .405/.436/.514 with one home run, […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoRafael Montero Lands On 10-Day Injured List
The Houston Astros placed relief pitcher Rafael Montero (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The move is retroactive to August 9. Montero is dealing with shoulder soreness. He was forced to leave his most recent start against the Minnesota Twins on August 8 when the injury first came up. The Astros activated fellow […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoFrancisco Lindor Progressing, But Remains Without Timetable
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) has been progressing in his rehabilitation lately. He has been sidelined since mid-July with a Grade 2 oblique strain. He has been taking ground balls and also hitting off of a tee. He is expected to start hitting off the machine at some point this week. He still […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoA.J. Minter Recalled From Triple-A
The Atlanta Braves recalled relief pitcher A.J. Minter from Triple-A on Tuesday. Fellow reliever Shane Greene was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Minter has struggled in the majors this year. Over 42 appearances, he has posted a 4.86 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP while averaging 10 K/9. However, he was pitching well at […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAdley Rutschman Goes 2-For-4 In Triple-A Debut
The Baltimore Orioles announced that catcher Adley Rutschman would be promoted to Triple-A Norfolk this past weekend. He made his Triple-A debut on Tuesday and certainly didn't disappoint. He went 2-for-4 in the game, hitting a double and driving in a run. Defensively, he helped navigate a 4-0 shutout win, catching for three different pitchers, […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDaniel Hudson Expected To Be Available On Wednesday
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Daniel Hudson will be available out of the bullpen for Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins, according to Padres manager Jayce Tingler. Hudson, who was acquired in a trade with the Washington Nationals prior to the trade deadline, has yet to make an appearance with his new team. He was […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoRoss Stripling Will Miss His Next Start
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ross Stripling (oblique) was forced to leave his start against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday after suffering an oblique strain. He pitched just two innings in the start, allowing one hit, one walk and no runs without recording any strikeouts. After the game, Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo told […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDrew Pomeranz Being Evaluated For Forearm Tightness
San Diego Padres relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz (forearm) was removed from the eighth inning of Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. He faced three batters in the inning, retiring two and giving up a hit, before being pulled. After the game, Padres manager Jayce Tingler said that Pomeranz was being evaluated for left forearm tightness. […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoWhit Merrifield Tallies Two Hits, Steals Another Base
Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield has been running wild so far in August. In Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees, he went 2-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored. He has now stolen a base in three straight games and he has a total of five stolen bases […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoSalvador Perez Blasts Two Home Runs In Tuesday's Win
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez had a monster game in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the New York Yankees. He went 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three RBI. He now has 29 home runs on the year, which ranks fourth in the majors. Perez has distantly been the best catcher in fantasy […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDaniel Lynch Allows Three Runs Over 4 2/3 Innings
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Daniel Lynch had some trouble on the mound in Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. He pitched 4 2/3 innings and allowed four hits, four walks and three earned runs while striking out six. He was pulled after throwing 100 pitches. The Royals have had no problem extending Lynch […]
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