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Austin Nola Activated From Injured List Thursday
The San Diego Padres activated catcher Austin Nola (knee) from the injured list on Thursday and optioned catcher Webster Rivas to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Nola has been on the shelf since late May with a sprained knee. He also missed time earlier this year with a fractured hand, so the 31-year-old […]
Justin Upton Activated From The Injured List
The Los Angeles Angels activated outfielder Justin Upton (back) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned outfielder Taylor Ward to Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Upton has been sidelined since the end of June with a lower back strain, and he'll immediately return to left field and hit third on Thursday […]
Jordan Holloway Likely To Be Bulk Reliever Thursday
The Miami Marlins recalled right-hander Jordan Holloway from Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, and he's likely to be the team's bulk reliever after Anthony Bender opens against the San Diego Padres. Right-hander Nick Neidert was optioned to Jacksonville after a successful spot start on Wednesday night. Holloway has been great for the Marlins this year, posting […]
Kris Bryant Remains Out Of Lineup On Thursday
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Bryant tweaked his hamstring the other night and hasn't played since, but the Cubs might just be being extra cautious with Bryant being one of their best trade chips ahead of next week's deadline. With […]
Phillies Activate Odubel Herrera
The Philadelphia Phillies activated outfielder Odubel Herrera (ankle) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned infielder Nick Maton to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Herrera has been out since July 10 with left ankle tendinitis. He'll return to a .241/.292/.390 slash line with six home runs and four stolen bases in […]
Danny Santana Heading Back To Injured List
The Boston Red Sox placed infielder/outfielder Danny Santana (groin) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a groin strain and recalled outfielder Franchy Cordero from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Santana just recently returned from the injured list with a lower-body injury, and now he'll go right back on the shelf. The 30-year-old […]
Mitch Garver Placed On Paternity List
The Minnesota Twins placed catcher Mitch Garver on the paternity list on Thursday and recalled catcher Ben Rortvedt from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. Garver will miss at least the next few games of the series against the Los Angeles Angels. The 30-year-old missed extended time after needing surgery on his groin, but […]
Eagles Expected To Trade For Deshaun Watson?
According to Philadelphia Eagles insider Howard Eskin, the Houston Texans are coming to grips with the fact that they are likely going to trade quarterback Deshaun Watson, regardless of if he's suspended by the league for his sexual-assault charges. According to sources around the league, only the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins and Eagles have a […]
Yermin Mercedes Remains On Triple-A Roster
Chicago White Sox outfielder Yermin Mercedes is on the active roster for Triple-A Charlotte and is in uniform for their game on Thursday after writing on his personal Instagram page on Wednesday that he was walking away from baseball permanently. It's unclear what is exactly going on with Mercedes, but for now, he remains with […]
Greg Zuerlein Had Offseason Back Surgery
Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein (back) underwent offseason back surgery, which is why he's beginning training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Punter Hunter Niswander will handle the kicking duties in camp while Zuerlein recovers. Zuerlein has had back injuries before and had surgery in 2017 to fix a herniated disc. It's definitely […]
Kelvin Gutierrez Optioned, Maikel Franco Back Soon?
The Baltimore Orioles optioned infielder Kelvin Gutierrez to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, which could indicate that third baseman Maikel Franco (ankle) is nearing a return from the injured list. Gutierrez had been splitting time at the hot corner with Domingo Leyba, but he had just four hits in 23 at-bats (.174) with no homers and […]
Reid Detmers Promoted To Triple-A
Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers was promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday, according to a source. Detmers, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, had a 3.50 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 97/18 K/BB in 54 innings of work over 12 starts for Double-A Rocket City to earn the promotion to the highest […]
Yandy Diaz Returns, Mike Zunino Still Out
Tampa Bay Rays corner infielder Yandy Diaz (neck) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Cleveland Indians, but catcher Mike Zunino (hip) remains out. Diaz is playing first base and batting sixth against Indians right-hander Cal Quantrill after he missed a few games this week with neck spasms. Diaz has been pretty […]
Franchy Cordero Expected To Be Called Up
Boston Red Sox outfielder Franchy Cordero is expected to be called up from the minors on Thursday, according to a source. He'll likely be replacing utility man Danny Santana, who injured himself again on Wednesday night. Cordero hit just .179/.228/.274 with a homer and nine RBI in 95 at-bats before he was sent down to […]
Panthers Defense On The Rise
The Carolina Panthers defense showed some improvement last year when they shut out the Detroit Lions and also held Green Bay Packers MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to less than 200 yards. But they also were lacking experience, depth and a consistent pass rush. The team addressed those issues by signing Haason Reddick, Da'Quan Jones, Denzel […]
Christian McCaffrey Healthy And Poised For Big Workload
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is healthy now after missing all but three games in 2020, and offensive coordinator Joe Brady said last month that he doesn't plan to use McCaffrey any less this year just because of his previous injuries. The entire offense runs through McCaffrey, as he's their running game, a threat […]
Blake Jarwin Expected To Practice Thursday
Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin (knee) is expected to practice on Thursday for the first time since suffering a torn ACL in the 2020 season opener. With Jarwin sidelined all of last year, Dalton Schultz stepped up and broke out to the tune of 63 catches, 614 yards and four touchdowns on 89 targets. […]
Amari Cooper, Greg Zuerlein Going On PUP List
The Dallas Cowboys will place wide receiver Amari Cooper (ankle), defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence (back), defensive lineman Trysten Hill (knee), kicker Greg Zuerlein (back), defensive lineman Chauncey Golston (hamstring) and offensive tackle Mitch Hyatt (knee) on the Physically Unable to Perform list to open training camp, according to a source. Cooper had surgery on his […]
No. 3 Job Is Bisi Johnson's To Lose
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bisi Johnson has "a huge advantage and head start" for the No. 3 receiver job behind Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson because of his highly touted route-running skills, in the opinion of Vikings analyst Ben Leber. Johnson will be competing with fifth-round rookie Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Chad Beebe. Smith-Marsette is more […]
Ihmir Smith-Marsette Brings Top-End Speed To Vikings Offense
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette, the team's fifth-round selection this year, was praised for his body control heading into the NFL draft. He ran track and also played water polo in high school, and he'll likely be asked "to do things that maybe are less sexy" and flashy than typical receivers. Smith-Marsette may not […]
Ben Roethlisberger Slimmer Heading Into 2021 Season
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who has been one of the heavier quarterbacks in the league during his 13-year career, is looking slimmer as he heads into training camp in what will likely be the final season of his career. Roethlisberger attempted the third-most passes (608) last year, but he also averaged 6.3 yards per […]
Darren McCaughan Likely To Start Monday
Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said that rookie right-hander Darren McCaughan would likely start on Monday against the Houston Astros. "He's earned a second chance with his performance yesterday," Dipoto said. McCaughan allowed one run on no hits while walking three and striking out none in five innings in his major league debut against […]
Nick Castellanos Could Miss A Couple Weeks
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) could be out for a couple of weeks with a right wrist microfracture. Castellanos has been out since last Friday after he was hit by a pitch on his right wrist. Initial X-rays didn't reveal any break or fracture, but a CT scan taken on Wednesday revealed the microfracture. […]
Mike Boone Likely To Fill A Special Teams Role
Denver Broncos running back Mike Boone, who came over in free agency from the Minnesota Vikings in the offseason, is likely to fill a special teams role in 2021 after playing 456 special teams snaps in 2019 and 2020 in Minnesota. But don't be surprised if he gets some carries as well after he averaged […]
Miguel Cabrera Taking The Day Off
Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Texas Rangers. The 38-year-old veteran is likely just taking a routine day to rest and get off his feet. Jonathan Schoop will serve as the DH and bat second, while Harold Castro is playing first base and batting sixth […]
Melvin Gordon III To Be Part Of Tandem Attack?
The Denver Broncos likely plan this year will be to use running backs Melvin Gordon III and rookie Javonte Williams as a tandem that can equal parts control the clock and produce big plays, increasing their per-carry average. One possible scenario is Gordon starting the season opener against the New York Giants, and maybe beyond, […]
Broncos Think Javonte Williams Is Special
The Denver Broncos were ecstatic when they traded up five spots on April 30 to take running back Javonte Williams in the second round this year. Williams was identified as the draft's top running back after he averaged 7.3 yards per carry in 2020 for North Carolina. "We just think he's a special back," general […]
Broncos Leaning Teddy Bridgewater Over Drew Lock?
The Denver Broncos are leaning towards quarterback Teddy Bridgewater over Drew Lock in the competition to be the team's Week 1 starter in 2021 against the New York Giants, in the opinion of The Denver Post's Ryan O'Halloran. The Broncos could rely on a potentially elite defense in Weeks 1-3 against the Giants, Jaguars and […]
Rhamondre Stevenson Placed On NFI List
New England Patriots rookie running back Rhamondre Stevenson (undisclosed) was placed on the active Non-Football Injury list on Wednesday, meaning that he is not cleared for practice ahead of training camp. However, Stevenson, who was drafted in the fourth round, can come off the NFI list at any time. Stevenson impressed as a pass-catcher during […]
Dak Prescott Expected To Be A Full Participant In Camp
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that he anticipates quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) being a "full participant" when training camp begins. It's not a foregone conclusion, and the Cowboys will keep a close eye on their franchise signal-caller, but it's great news as he attempts to have a bounce-back season after his gruesome broken […]
