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Adalberto Mondesi Hitless Over His First Five Rehab Games
Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) has struggled so far through his most recent rehab assignment. Through five games at Triple-A Omaha, he has gone 0-for-13 with four strikeouts. Mondesi has been sidelined since June 20 due to a strained left oblique. He has played in just 10 games for the Royals this year. […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoWilli Castro Drives In Three In Tuesday's Win
Detroit Tigers middle infielder Willi Castro had a strong offensive game in Tuesday's 9-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, three RBI and a run scored. It was just his second multi-RBI game since mid-June. Castro has had a rough year at the plate. Over 90 games, he's […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJeimer Candelario Hits His Eighth Home Run On Tuesday
Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario helped lead the team to a 9-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. He went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in the game. The home run was his eighth of the year and his first since July 24. Candelario has been solid at the plate so far […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoCasey Mize Surrenders Three Home Runs On Tuesday
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize was a victim of the long ball in Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Mize pitched 4 1/3 innings and allowed five hits, one walk and four runs (three earned runs) while striking out four. He surrendered three home runs in the game and has now given up exactly […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAkil Baddoo Likely Out At Least A Couple Days
Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo (head/shoulder) is slated to undergo testing for a concussion and a shoulder injury. He suffered the injuries during a collision in the outfield with Derek Hill (ribs) on Tuesday. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told the media that it was likely Baddoo would be out at least a couple days and […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDerrick Henry Taking On Coaching Role At Camp
Tennessee Titans star running back Derrick Henry has yet to take on a full workload in training camp. The team is attempting to preserve him for the start of the season and of course the long haul. While he's had a reduced workload, he has been taking on more of a coaching role with the […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDrew Lock To Start Preseason Opener
Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock has been named the starter for the team's preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday. Teddy Bridgewater will start the team's second preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. Lock and Bridgewater are engaged in a close quarterback competition right now. The fact that Lock is starting the preseason opener […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDak Prescott Does Some Light Throwing At Tuesday's Practice
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle/shoulder) took part in some light throwing at Tuesday's practice. The throws were "easy lobs 8-12 yards downfield," according to David Helman of DallasCowboys.com. Prescott has been held out of practice ever since he suffered a shoulder strain in training camp. He's going to be slowly eased back into things. […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoRashod Bateman Diagnosed With Soft Tissue Injury
Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Rashod Bateman (leg) was forced to exit Tuesday's practice after suffering an injury while running a route. Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports that the injury that Bateman suffered is a soft tissue injury. He is slated to undergo further tests, which will help determine the severity. The good news for […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoSam Ehlinger Works With First Team At Tuesday's Practice
Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Sam Ehlinger worked with the team's first string offense at practice on Tuesday for the first time this year. Jacob Eason had been the only quarterback working with the first team offense prior to Tuesday's practice. With No. 1 quarterback Carson Wentz (foot) sidelined, Eason is the team's current starter. He's […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJalen Hurts Set To Start Preseason Opener
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will start the team's preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni spoke to the media on Tuesday to make the announcement. Sirianni didn't say how many drives Hurts would play in the game, but he said that Joe Flacco would come in after him […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoRashod Bateman Suffers An Injury In Tuesday's Practice
Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Rashod Bateman (upper body) suffered an injury in Tuesday's practice. He pulled up in the midst of running a slant route, then fell to the ground. He limped off the practice field after the incident and did not return. His injury is being described as an upper body or groin […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDevonta Smith Going Through Light Drills On Tuesday
Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver DeVonta Smith (knee) was seen going through some cone drills at Tuesday's practice. He was taking things lightly and wearing a compression sleeve on his left leg. Smith is nursing a knee sprain and is currently being considered week-to-week. While he won't be playing in the team's first preseason game […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoA.J. Brown Back At Practice On Tuesday
Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown is back on the practice field on Tuesday. He was absent from Monday's practice. There wasn't any reason given for his absence on Monday, so he was likely just taking a day off. Brown is coming off of a dominant year in which he caught 70 passes for 1,075 […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAnthony Miller Eager For Fresh Start With Texans
The Houston Texans acquired wide receiver Anthony Miller in a trade with the Chicago Bears about two weeks ago. So far, he has been impressing coaches and he is eager for what he has called "a fresh start." Speaking of his new opportunity with the Texans, Miller said, "That's all I want is an opportunity, […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJustin Fields Slated For A Lot Of Preseason Work
According to Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, rookie quarterback Justin Fields is in line for a lot of work in preseason games, starting with this Saturday's game against the Miami Dolphins. Bears beat reporter Dan Wiederer reports that Nagy has been "emphatic" when stating that Fields will see a lot of preseason action. However, […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMike Gesicki Activated Off Reserve-COVID-19 List
The Miami Dolphins activated tight end Mike Gesicki off of the reserve-COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Gesicki was placed on the reserve-COVID-19 list on August 1 after testing positive for COVID-19. He followed protocols and received a negative COVID-19 test before his activation on Tuesday. Gesicki caught 53 passes for 703 yards and six touchdowns in […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDeshaun Watson Not Traveling With The Team This Week
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson will not travel with the team to Green Bay ahead of the Texans' first preseason game against the Packers this weekend. Texans head coach David Culley broke the news to reporters on Tuesday, explaining that Watson hadn't received enough reps at camp so far. Culley was also asked if he […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoHunter Henry Expected To Be Out A Couple Weeks
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (shoulder) is expected to be sidelined "a couple of weeks," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Hunter suffered a shoulder injury this past weekend. Schefter also added that his source declared that Henry's injury was "not serious." Assuming Henry progresses well over the next few weeks, he should still […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAndrew Benintendi Reaches Base Three Times In His Return
Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi returned to the starting lineup for Monday's game against the New York Yankees. He went on to go 1-for-3 with a pair of walks, an RBI and a run scored. Benintendi suffered a left shoulder strain in last Tuesday's game. He came on as a pinch-hitter in each of […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoNicky Lopez Hit In The Jaw By Ground Ball
Kansas City Royals shortstop Nicky Lopez (jaw) was hit in the jaw by a ground ball off the bat of New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner in the 11th inning of Monday's game. He initially remained in the game, but was removed for a pinch-hitter in the bottom of the 11th. He should be considered […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoCarlos Hernandez Notches Quality Start On Monday
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Carlos Hernandez had a strong outing against the New York Yankees on Monday. He pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed five hits, one walk and one earned run while striking out three. This was his longest outing of the year and his second quality start over his last three starts. […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoAaron Jones Sitting Out Practice With Hamstring Injury
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) is sitting out practice on Monday due to a hamstring injury. There's no word as to the nature or severity of the injury at this point. He should be considered questionable for the team's first preseason game against the Houston Texans this coming Saturday. The Packers' No. […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoTom Brady Likely To Play A Drive Or Two On Saturday
It appears likely that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will see some action this Saturday as the team takes on the Cincinnati Bengals. Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians told the media that everyone would play in the first preseason game this coming weekend. Regarding Brady specifically, Arians said that it is currently "wait and […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoMichael Thomas Sends Heated Tweet Aimed At Saints
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) sent out a somewhat cryptic tweet on Monday morning. The tweet read, "They tried to damage your reputation. You saved theirs by not telling your side of the story." While it's certainly an elusive and cryptic tweet, it's also one that can rather clearly be connected to […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoCameron Brate Activated From PUP List
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (undisclosed) was activated from the PUP list on Monday. He is set to rejoin the team on the practice field. Brate began training camp on the PUP list with an undisclosed injury. Brate will enter the season as a member of a scary tight end trio that also […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJosh Reynolds Praised For His Professionalism By Vrabel
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Josh Reynolds was praised by Titans head coach Mike Vrabel in an interview on Monday. Vrabel told the press that he likes Reynolds' professionalism, noting that Reynolds doesn't make mental errors. Vrabel said that Reynolds was off to a solid start at camp before he got hurt. Reynolds missed about a […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoJustin Jefferson Nursing Shoulder Sprain
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (shoulder) suffered an injury to his left shoulder at practice this past Friday. It occurred after he took a hit from defensive back Bashaud Breeland and he left practice early after the incident. Adam Schefter reports that the injury is believed to be a sprained AC joint. The Vikings […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoBrady Singer To Return On Wednesday Against Yankees
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer (shoulder) will make his return on Wednesday, taking the mound against the New York Yankees. Singer has been out since July 20 while dealing with right shoulder fatigue. The team also announced that a six-man rotation will be utilized upon Singer's return. Both Daniel Lynch and Carlos Hernandez […]
Andrew Ericksen 3 years agoDerek Hill Launches His First Home Run On Sunday
Detroit Tigers outfielder Derek Hill hit the first home run of his MLB career in Sunday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Facing Indians starter Zach Plesac in the second inning, Hill launched a three-run home run that would be the biggest hit of the day for the Tigers in a game the team lost 7-5. […]
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