Shane McClanahan Improves to 9-4

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (9-4) allowed two earned runs on eight hits while striking out four across six innings during Friday's 6-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles. He picked up his ninth win of the season on Friday. His only mistake was surrendering a two-run shot to Orioles outfielder Austin Hays in the […]

Evan Engram Dealing With Minor Injury, Practices Friday

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (undisclosed) participated in Friday's practice after working on the sidelines during Thursday's session. The 26-year-old reportedly is dealing with a minor injury as he was limited on Wednesday and missed Thursday's practice. He is expected to play in the preseason finale against the New England Patriots. Engram finished […]

Kenny Golladay Won’t Play Sunday Vs. The Patriots

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's preseason game against the New England Patriots, per head coach Joe Judge. He was seen working on the side with the trainers during Friday's practice. The former Detroit Lion has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since August 3. He continues to be […]

Saquon Barkley Won’t Play In The Preseason Finale

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) will not play in the final preseason game against the New England Patriots. He will dress and go through warmups but will miss Sunday's contest. The 24-year-old participated in 11-on-11 drills in Thursday's joint practice with the Patriots. He is making significant strides in his recovery from […]

Jameis Winston Named Saints Starting QB

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston has been named the team's starting QB for the regular-season opener against the Green Bay Packers. He's impressed this preseason, completing 16-for-22 passes for 219 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception through two games, including a 43-yard touchdown bomb to wide receiver Marquez Callaway. The former No.1 overall pick […]

K.J. Hamler Not Expected To Play In Preseason Finale

Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (illness) is unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason against the Los Angeles Rams. He is dealing with a non-COVID-19-related illness and has been unable to practice this week. "He's just sick, he's a lot better today," said head coach Vic Fangio. The 22-year-old recorded 30 catches (56 targets) for […]

Marvin Jones Jr. Expected To Play In Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (shoulder) is expected to play in the regular-season opener against the Houston Texans. The 31-year-old sustained an AC sprain Monday's 23-21 preseason loss to the New Orleans. "He should be ready for the September 12 regular-season opener at Houston," per head coach Urban Meyer. Jones hauled in 76 […]

Noah Fant Won’t Play In Preseason Finale Vs. The Rams

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (lower left leg) will not play in the preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams. He missed a few days of practice due to a leg injury. The 23-year-old is expected to be ready for the regular-season opener against the New York Giants. Fant played 21 offensive snaps and […]

Gavin Lux Optioned To Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux and infielder/outfielder Matt Beaty were to optioned Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday. Mookie Betts was activated from the 10-day injured list, and pitcher Darien Nunez was recalled in corresponding moves. Lux sat the bench for five straight games and made a pinch-hitting appearance in the previous contest. The 23-year-old […]

Brad Hand Placed On The Bereavement List

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Brad Hand was placed on the bereavement list Thursday. His grandfather passed away, and he will miss anywhere from 3-to-7 days. The southpaw has struggled in August, owning a 6.43 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and 3.9 HR/9 over seven innings During the month. The Blue Jays acquired Hand at the trade deadline. […]

Lewis Brinson Injures Thumb After Collision

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson (thumb) exited Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals with a left thumb sprain. He collided with Bryan De La Cruz in the outfield and left the game shortly after. The 27-year-old went 0-for-2 with a run scored and a strikeout before exiting. Brinson's x-rays on his thumb came back negative […]

Bobby Witt Jr., Nick Pratto Appear Major League Ready

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and first baseman Nick Pratto have been on fire in Triple-A and "look ready now" for the majors. Witt Jr. is slashing .299/.356/.628 with 12 doubles, 11 home runs, 29 RBI over 32 games in Triple-A. Royals general manager called Witt Jr. "the best player in all of […]

Mookie Betts Officially Activated From The IL

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) was officially activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. He is batting third while playing right field on Thursday. The 28-year-old spent nearly two weeks on the injured list with a hip injury. Betts could see more days off in […]

Ryan Santoso Traded To The Panthers

The New York Giants traded kicker Ryan Santoso to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick. The 26-year-old will compete with Joey Slye for the Panthers starting kicker job. Santoso has had a strong training camp, but the Giants have Graham Gano locked in as the team's starting kicker. He hit both […]

Javian Hawkins Signs With The Titans

Free-agent running back Javian Hawkins signed with the Tennessee Titans on Thursday. The Atlanta Falcons recently released him. The 21-year-old will compete for a roster spot on the RB depth chart with Brian Hill, Jeremy McNichols, and Mekhi Sargent. Hawkins averaged 5.8 yards per carry in each of his last two seasons in Louisville. He […]

Saquon Barkley Participates In 11-On-11 Drills

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) participated in 11-on-11 drills during Thursday's joint practice with the New England Patriots. He was in a red no-contact jersey and "felt good" afterward. "Really didn't think about it at all," said Barkley. The former first-rounder had eight live reps and caught three passes. Barkley is making […]

Kenny Golladay Not Practicing Thursday

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hamstring) is not practicing on Thursday and is back with the injured players. He's been sidelined since August 3 due to a hamstring injury. Golladay is expected to be held out for the preseason finale against the New England Patriots. The former Detroit Lion has missed valuable time […]

Ryan Tannehill Placed On The Reserve/COVID-19 List

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill was placed on the reserve/COVID list on Thursday. He is expected to be out for the next 5-to-10 days. The Titans are dealing with at least three COVID cases, and Tannehill was listed as one of them. He should be back with the team soon, but the 33-year-old will likely […]

Cam Newton Returns To Practice Thursday

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton will return to practice Thursday, per head coach Bill Belichick. He was held out of practice the last few days due to a COVID-19 "misunderstanding." The 32-year-old's absence allowed rookie QB Mac Jones to thrive in practice. Jones completed 35 of 40 passes against the New York Giants' starting […]

Nelson Agholor Exits Wednesday’s Practice Early

New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor (undisclosed) left Wednesday's practice early. He headed to the locker room early with OL Isaiah Wynn and did not return. It reportedly could be related to the heat as the temperature was around 90 degrees. The 28-year-old is expected to practice on Thursday, but his status for the […]

Hunter Henry Participates In 7-On-7 Drills

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (shoulder) participated in 7-on-7 drills during Wednesday's practice. He's been sidelined over two weeks after suffering a shoulder injury during training camp. The 26-year-old could practice Wednesday and is on target to play in the regular-season opener against the Miami Dolphins. It's unclear if Henry will play in […]

Mike Williams Returns To Practice Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (hip) returned to practice on Wednesday. He's been sidelined for about two weeks with a hip flexor. Williams was limited to individual drills and did not participate in team drills during Wednesday's practice. The 26-year-old could play in the Chargers exhibition finale against the Seattle Seahawks. Williams is […]

Wander Franco Doubles Twice, Collects Three Hits

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Franco went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored during Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He now has 21 extra-base hits on the season. The rookie phenom is having a monster August and has seen his batting average jump from .250 to .274 over 20 games during […]

Ryan Yarbrough Lasts Four Innings In No-Decision

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough allowed two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out none across four innings during Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He did not factor into the decision. The southpaw didn't strike anyone out, but he didn't allow an extra-base hit on Wednesday. Yarbrough was […]

Francisco Mejia Launches Clutch Three-Run Shot

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run during Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He launched a three-run go-ahead home run in the top of the ninth inning to give the Rays a 7-4 lead. It was his sixth long ball of the season and led Tampa Bay […]

JT Brubaker Placed On The IL

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher JT Brubaker (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb contusion. His injury isn't believed to be serious and he is expected to return after the 10-day minimum. The 27-year-old has struggled in August, surrendering seven home runs while owning a 9.47 ERA and 1.84 WHIP across 19 […]

Jesse Winker Remains “A Couple Of Weeks Away”

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (ribs) has yet to resume baseball activities and "remains a couple of weeks away" from returning from the injured list, per manager David Bell. "Not doing baseball, no swinging or anything like that yet," said Bell. He's been sidelined since August 16 with an intercostal strain. The 28-year-old is hitting […]

Yasmani Grandal Expected To Return Soon

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said catcher Yasmani Grandal's (knee) return is "imminent." He was ruled out for the series against the Toronto Blue Jays, which concludes on Thursday, but is expected to return to the lineup soon. The 32-year-old slashed 321/.394/.464 with a home run, a double, four runs, and three RBI […]

George Springer Running The Bases, Could Return Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (knee) is running the bases on Thursday and could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Friday. The 31-year-old is eligible to come off the injured list and has been sidelined over a week with a Grade 1 left knee sprain. He will run the bases, […]

Mookie Betts Will Return Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) Is scheduled to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. He took simulated at-bats from pitcher Tony Gonsolin on Wednesday. According to manager Dave Roberts, the former Boston Red Sox is expected to be back in the lineup on […]