Shohei Ohtani Not Playing Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Ohtani was forced from the game early when he was hit by a pitch on his finger, but he played on Tuesday. He should be fine moving forward. Mike Trout is serving as the designated hitter and will hit second […]

J.D. Martinez Still Absent Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday. Martinez has been out sick since Sunday, but hopefully he can return to the lineup on Thursday in the matinee game. The slugger is a must-start anytime he's in the starting lineup. Catcher Christian Vazquez is serving as the designated […]

Harrison Bader Injured In Game 1 Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (arm) left the game early in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday after being hit by a pitch. He was hitless in three plate appearances with a strikeout before leaving. Bader is more of a defensive specialist for the Cards and is hitting .253 with four home runs […]

Case Keenum Sees First-Team Reps

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum saw the first snaps with the first team in practice on Monday over rookie Dwayne Haskins. The rookie will start behind the veteran, but we all expect Haskins to move ahead of Keenum by Week 1 of the regular season. Keenum may have the experience, but Haskins is much more […]

Omar Narvaez Leaves Early Wednesday

Seattle Mariners catcher Omar Narvaez (knee) left the game early on Wednesday after taking a foul tip off his left knee. Narvaez had a single in his only plate appearances before departing. It'd be a shame if he has to miss time, as he's been one of the better hitting catchers in the majors this […]

Elvis Andrus Will Be Activated Saturday

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (hamstring) was 1-for-3 with a home run for Double-A Frisco on Wednesday and will be activated from the injured list on Saturday when he's eligible. Logan Forsythe will return to his utility role when Andrus is back this weekend. The 30-year-old Andrus has been excellent this year, slashing .325/.373/.510 with […]

Jason Verrett Could Start Opposite Richard Sherman

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett (Achilles) is "a leading candidate" to start in 2019 opposite Richard Sherman. Verrett missed all of last season and played in just one game for the Chargers in 2017. He's played in 25 games since being taken in the first round in 2014. The 27-year-old has the talent to […]

Chris Harris Jr. Working Towards Short-Term Deal

It sounds as though Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. is moving towards a short-term deal and possibly a pay raise in 2019 with a chance to hit the open market in 2020. He's scheduled to make $8.8 million in 2019, but the two sides are still negotiating. Harris is seeking $15 million this year, […]

Juwann Winfree Could Be No. 5 Receiver

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Juwann Winfree could become the team's No. 5 wideout this year behind Emmanuel Sanders, Courtland Sutton, Daesean Hamilton and Tim Patrick. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound receiver will have a better shot if he stands out on special teams. The only chance that Winfree has of being relevant in single-year formats is […]

Rex Burkhead Buried On Depth Chart

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead might only be active in 2019 if the team carries five running backs on the active roster on game days. New England's backfield is crowded with Sony Michel, James White, third-rounder Damien Harris and Brandon Bolden ahead of Burkhead. Injuries will probably thin this group out eventually, but […]

Carson Wentz Practices Without Limitations

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (back) worked out without limitations on Tuesday on the first day of organized team activities. He also shed a protective knee brace that he wore last season after tearing his ACL in 2017. Wentz has full confidence in his body and doesn't plan on wearing the brace during the season. […]

Carson Wentz Could Sign Big Deal Before Season

The Philadelphia Eagles could lock quarterback Carson Wentz up to a big long-term extension before training camp. "My belief is that deal will get done at some point this offseason," ESPN's Adam Schefter said. Executive vice president of football operations Howie Roseman said in March that "having Carson here long term is our goal" and […]

Devin Funchess, Parris Campbell Impressing At OTAs

Indianapolis Colts wide receivers Devin Funchess and Parris Campbell have been impressing during organized team activities this week. Funchess caught everything thrown his way on Tuesday. Campbell, a second-round pick, didn't look like a rookie in his first full team practice. He showed off his speed by running routes all over the field. Campbell also […]

Deon Cain Likely Out Until Training Camp

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Deon Cain (knee) is progressing well from a torn ACL suffered during the first preseason game last year, but he's expected to be brought back in training camp. However, general manager Chris Ballard doesn't expect Cain to be 100 percent until around midway through the regular season. Cain will face an […]

Jack Doyle Progressing Nicely

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (hip) is progressing well from offseason hip surgery and is still expected to be ready for training camp. He initially suffered the hip injury in Week 2 and missed the next five games. Doyle then "took a pretty big hit" to his kidney in Week 12 and required season-ending […]

T.Y. Hilton Practicing At OTAs

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (ankle) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice. It's a bit of a surprise, as he was expected to be brought along slowly after suffering a low and high ankle sprain in Week 14 of last year. He still managed to catch 32 passes for 628 yards and a […]

Eric Ebron Sitting Out OTAs

Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (groin), who underwent surgery on his groin in April, is sitting out of organized team activities this week. He's not expected to miss significant time, but he could be limited over the next few weeks as a precaution. Ebron made his first career Pro Bowl in 2018 after catching […]

Darius Leonard Likely Out Until Training Camp

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard (ankle) is unlikely to be involved in on-field activities until training camp after having a minor procedure on his ankle recently that will keep him out roughly six weeks. The 2018 Defensive Rookie of the Year and first-team All-Pro is expected to be ready for training camp. Leonard suffered his […]

Andrew Luck Dealing With Calf Strain

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (calf) didn't take part in organized team activities on Tuesday due to a calf strain. Head coach Frank Reich said Luck was being held out as a precaution and he will be re-evaluated at the start of next week. Luck will be fine after an impressive bounce-back season in 2018. […]

Aaron Rodgers Studying New Offense

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is trying to reach a comfort level with new head coach Matt LaFleur's offense by the time organized team activities and the mid-June minicamp are finished. "I’d like to think I might be a half step ahead with my ability to recall things and learn things quickly, but I […]

Edinson Volquez Playing Catch

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Edinson Volquez (elbow) is playing catch on Wednesday for the first time since April. Manager Chris Woodward said that Volquez could be a nice addition to the bullpen later this year. The 35-year-old right-hander doesn't have much left in the tank in his career. He had a 7.04 ERA, 2.35 WHIP […]

Greg Garcia, Manuel Margot In Lineup Wednesday

San Diego Padres infielder Greg Garcia and outfielder Manuel Margot are taking over for second baseman Ian Kinsler and outfielder Hunter Renfroe, respectively, on Wednesday. Garcia is at the keystone and is hitting leadoff, while Margot is batting seventh and playing center field against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly. Garcia is beginning to see more […]

David Peralta Out, Ildemaro Vargas Leading Off Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta (shoulder) is out of the lineup on Wednesday after leaving the game early on Tuesday with a shoulder injury. Blake Swihart is starting in left field and batting eighth, while Ildemaro Vargas is at second base and hitting leadoff against Padres left-handed starter Eric Lauer. Hopefully Peralta will be ready […]

DaeSean Hamilton Building Chemistry With Joe Flacco

Denver Broncos second-year wide receiver Daesean Hamilton said he is building chemistry with quarterback Joe Flacco during organized team activities. "We’re getting all the reps together and building that chemistry. Working with Joe so far has been great. Throughout training camp and OTAs, he’s had great command of the offense and is putting us in […]

Courtland Sutton Aiming To Improve In Red Zone

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton is aiming to improve in the red zone heading into his second NFL season. Last year, 176 players had more than Sutton's two red-zone catches (both touchdowns) and 80 wideouts had more than his eight targets inside the 20. “Personally in the red zone, I think I’m one of […]

Leighton Vander Esch Held Out Of OTAs

Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (pelvis) is being held out of organized team activities this week due to a pelvic injury. It's likely nothing serious and the Cowboys are holding him out as a precaution. The 23-year-old proved in his rookie season that he needs to be on the field more often, […]

Panthers Optimistic Cam Newton Will Be Ready For Camp

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said that there is still no timetable on quarterback Cam Newton (shoulder), but he is "very optimistic" that Newton will be ready by training camp. Newton didn't throw at organized team activities on Wednesday as the team continues to play it safe with him after he had offseason surgery […]

Greg Olsen Cleared For OTAs

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (foot) said he's been cleared for everything and moved around well during organized team activities on Wednesday. The aging Olsen missed seven games in 2018 and ended on Injured Reserve. He's missed 16 games the last two seasons, but he has the potential to be one of the better […]

Bobby Wagner Wants To Be Highest Paid Linebacker

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner is aiming to become the league's highest paid linebacker. Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley will make $17 million a year on his new deal. Wagner made $10.750 million per season on his previous deal. He'll turn 29 in June and is entering the final year of his current deal in 2019. […]

Ryan Braun's Knee Acting Up

Updating a previous report, Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (knee) is getting a rest day on Wednesday because his knee has been acting up for the last four to five days, according to manager Craig Counsell. This shouldn't surprise anyone, as Braun often battles nagging ailments throughout the season. He's been very good when on […]