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DaeSean Hamilton Slowed By Knee Injury Last Year
Denver Broncos wide receiver Daesean Hamilton (knee) said his knee bothered him at the end of last season. He spent much of the offseason training in Florida and focused on putting weight on and getting stronger and faster. Hamilton said his knee is feeling great now as training camp approaches. The 24-year-old fourth-round pick had […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJadeveon Clowney Away From Team
Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is away from the team during organized team activities. "I have no idea when he's going to be here. It's up to him," head coach Bill O'Brien said. Clowney is hoping for a long-term extension, but the two sides aren't close to an agreement and Clowney's extensive injury history […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoD'Onta Foreman Making Good Progress
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien is seeing "good progress" from running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) after his "significant" Achilles injury. Foreman's work away from the team has helped him have a "good spring." The 23-year-old was trying to make a comeback last year but was only able to play in one game and had […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoZach Britton Was Unavailable Wednesday
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that relief pitcher Zach Britton was unavailable on Wednesday and was "a little beat up." Britton said nothing in particular was bothering him, but he's thrown a lot of innings lately. The left-handed reliever will be available on Thursday. The 31-year-old is 2-0 on the season with a […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoShohei Ohtani Expected To Be Out Thursday
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (finger) is expected to be out of the lineup again on Thursday after the game against the Twins was rained out on Wednesday night. Ohtani left the game early on Monday after being hit in the finger by a pitch, but he returned and played on Tuesday. It […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJonnu Smith Sidelined At OTAs
Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith (knee) didn't take part in organized team activities on Tuesday but got some work in off the jugs machine after practice. The 23-year-old tore his MCL last year and caught just 20 passes for 258 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games before his injury in 2018. As long […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoCC Sabathia Expects To Land On Injured List
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that starting pitcher CC Sabathia's knee is "barking a little bit," and Sabathia expects to go on the injured list. "It’s something I need to take care of," Sabathia said. The veteran left-hander said it's the same pain he's dealt with in the past and expects to go […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAngels-Twins Postponed Thursday
The game between the Los Angeles Angels and Minnesota Twins on Wednesday was postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up on Thursday, with Angels starter Matt Harvey and Twins hurler Martin Perez likely being pushed back until then. Hopefully you were able to get any players on these teams out of […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDede Westbrook, Jalen Ramsey Absent For Start Of OTAs
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook and cornerback Jalen Ramsey were absent at the start of organized team activities this week. Westbrook is expected to report on Thursday. Ramsey has received criticism from the front office for his absence from offseason workouts, but he'll be there when it matters and remains one of the best […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoChris Jones Doesn't Report For OTAs
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones didn't report for the start of organized team activities this week, according to a source. Jones is in the final year of his deal and is looking for a big long-term extension after posting an incredible 15.5 sacks in his third season in the NFL. The 24-year-old also […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJets Sign Deonte Thompson
The New York Jets signed free-agent wide receiver Deonte Thompson to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to agent David Canter. Thompson had 17 catches for 161 yards and no touchdowns in 13 combined games with the Bills and Cowboys in the 2018 season. He'll merely be receiver depth for Gang Green if he even […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJakeem Grant Taking Part In OTAs
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant (Achilles) is taking part in organized team activities this week and looks good. Grant had surgery in the offseason but will be fine for training camp and the regular season. The 26-year-old has 34 receptions for 471 yards and four touchdowns in 42 games over his three seasons with […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoCameron Brate On Track For Training Camp
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (hip) said he continues to rehab and is on schedule to be ready to practice when training camp starts in two months. Brate is not practicing at organized team activities this week after playing through a hip injury for much of last year. There should be a role […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMack Hollins Continues To Rehab
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Mack Hollins (hernia) is "continuing his rehab," according to head coach Doug Pederson. The 25-year-old had sports hernia surgery last September and is behind Alshon Jeffery, DeSean Jackson and Nelson Agholor on the depth chart, so he's a long shot to produce meaningful numbers in 2019. He missed all of 2018 […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoTyler Kroft Needs Surgery For Broken Foot
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that tight end Tyler Kroft (foot) suffered a broken foot on the first day of organized team activities on Monday and will need surgery. Kroft is expected to miss three to four months, so he won't be ready for the start of the season and can be ignored […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoCole Beasley Had Core Surgery
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (abdomen) isn't practicing in organized team activities after he underwent surgery for a core muscle a few weeks ago, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Center Mitch Morse had the same procedure done and is also sitting out. Beasley should be ready for the regular season and figures to […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMarqise Lee Being Brought Along Slowly
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee (knee) was working/running on a side field at the start of practice on Tuesday, and he's expected to be brought along slowly this summer. Left tackle Cam Robinson (knee) also wasn't on the field for the start of practice. Lee might not return until late in the preseason, so […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMatt Duffy Aggravates Hamstring
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Matt Duffy (hamstring) aggravated his left hamstring during a rehab game with Triple-A Durham and will return to Florida for further evaluation. It comes at a terrible time, as Duffy was getting closer to making his season debut for the Rays. He may need to restart his rehab assignment, depending […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoNo Structural Damage For Brandon Nimmo
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo's (neck) MRI exam revealed no structural damage and "inflammation" is the new buzz word for his injury. He will rest for a few days and hope it dissipates, but there is no timetable for Nimmo's return after he landed on the injured list on Wednesday. Nimmo has been dealing […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoRobinson Cano Leaves Early Wednesday
New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) left the game early in the third inning on Wednesday with left quadriceps tightness. The Mets also scratched infielder Luis Guillorme from the lineup at Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, so they might be preparing to place Cano on the injured list. The 36-year-old veteran was hitless in […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoByron Buxton Out Against Angels
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Max Kepler is in center field and leading off, Marwin Gonzalez is in right field and batting third and Luis Arraez is the designated hitter and hitting sixth against Angels starting pitcher Matt Harvey. All three of Kepler, Gonzalez and Arraez are […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoGeorge Springer Remains Day-To-Day
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (back) took batting practice in the batting cage on Wednesday and did some running and remains day-to-day with lower back stiffness that has kept him out since Sunday. “He’s moving great,” manager A.J. Hinch said. “It’s really all about hitting for him. He’s not going to do anything outside from […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJose Altuve Takes Batting Practice Wednesday
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hamstring) did baseball drills on the field and took batting practice on Wednesday with teammates. He'll head on a minor league rehab assignment soon. Altuve has been out since May 11 with a strained left hamstring but has been working out pain-free since Monday. He'll go to either Triple-A […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoTaylor Clarke Will Start Saturday
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taylor Clarke will make another start on Saturday against the Giants. Clarke wasn't good in his time in the minors this year before getting called up, but he opened eyes on May 7 by allowing just two runs in six innings against the Rays. Clarke, 26, doesn't strike many hitters out, […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoWilmer Flores Has Fractured Foot
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Wilmer Flores (foot), who was placed on the injured list on Tuesday, has been diagnosed with a foot fracture. It means that Flores probably will be out around a month or more. The 27-year-old was hitting a respectable .281/.326/.398 with only two home runs and 14 RBI in 128 at-bats. He's not […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoFernando Tatis Jr. Unlikely To Play On Upcoming Road Trip
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (hamstring) is unlikely to play on the team's upcoming road trip, according to manager Andy Green. The Padres are heading out to Toronto and then New York to face the Yankees. The 20-year-old top prospect has been out since April 28 but could return soon after the road […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoYannick Ngakoue Reports For OTAs
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, who is in the final year of his rookie deal, reported to the team's organized team activities this week after leaving offseason workouts early. The 24-year-old has become a force on the Jags defensive line, tallying 29.5 sacks and 80 total tackles in his three seasons in the NFL, […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJerry Hughes Signs Extension
The Buffalo Bills signed defensive end Jerry Hughes to a two-year extension on Tuesday worth up to $23 million, according to a source. The deal includes $19.5 million guaranteed. The 30-year-old has only had double-digit sacks once back in his first season in Buffalo in 2013, but he's the heart and soul of the team's […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoZay Jones Bigger And Stronger
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Zay Jones added eight to 10 pounds of lean muscle mass to his upper body in the offseason. He's also fully healthy and a full participant in offseason workouts and practices. Jones led the team in catches (56), receiving touchdowns (seven) and receiving yards (652) last year after a disappointing rookie […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoOmar Narvaez Listed As Day-To-Day
Seattle Mariners catcher Omar Narvaez (knee) is listed as day-to-day after leaving the game early on Wednesday after taking a foul ball off his knee in the third inning. He's hoping to return to the lineup on Friday after the off day on Thursday. The 27-year-old has had a great year to this point, slashing […]
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