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Ronald Guzman On Seven-Day Concussion DL
The Texas Rangers placed first baseman Ronald Guzman (head) on the seven-day concussion disabled list on Tuesday and recalled outfielder Ryan Rua from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Guzman was hitting just .227 with seven home runs and 30 RBI on the year and was seeing little playing time ever since Adrian Beltre […]
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Josh Allen Still Has Shot At Starting Job
Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen, who the Bills traded up for to select in the top 10, should see some first-team repetitions about a week into training camp, in the opinion of WKBW's Joe Buscaglia. Allen has the most long-term upside out of AJ McCarron and Nathan Peterman, but the Bills must be careful […]
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Dante Fowler Dealing With Upper Body Injury
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler (upper body) missed the offseason program while recovering from an upper body injury, and it's unknown if he'll be ready in time for training camp. Fowler has also lost some muscle mass in his upper body, which could be a big problem for a player that relies on raw […]
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Derrius Guice Expected To Make Big Impact Early
Washington Redskins rookie running back Derrius Guice is expected to make a big impact in the backfield right away, and ESPN.com's John Keim thinks it'd be surprising if Guice didn't open the year as the starter over the likes of Rob Kelley and Samaje Perine. The Redskins specifically drafted Guice in the early second round […]
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Nomar Mazara Dealing With Hamstring Tightness
Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (hamstring) left the game early Monday with left hamstring tightness, but the Rangers took him out as a precaution. Mazara might not be in the lineup against the Padres on Tuesday, but he figures to be back soon. The left-handed hitting outfielder is slashing a solid .272/.335/.469 with 14 homers […]
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Streaming Wars -- Waiver Wire Targets For June 27
Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your weakest categories, and target players who may be available on […]
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Ronald Guzman Removed With Head Injury
Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman was removed from the game Monday when he took a knee to the head while diving back to third base on an attempted pickoff. He is likely to go into the concussion protocol and could land on the seven-day disabled list. Joey Gallo cam in to pinch run and […]
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Royce Freeman Has Chance To Be Featured Back
Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman, a third-round pick in April's draft at 71st overall, has a chance to become the team's featured back in his first season. As of now, Devontae Freeman is atop the depth chart as the lead back, but Freeman and De'Angelo Henderson will push him for work. Freeman showed […]
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2018 Shaping Up As Breakout Year For Jamison Crowder?
Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder has developed excellent chemistry and trust with new quarterback Alex Smith, and all signs are pointing toward 2018 being a breakout season for the slot receiver. Crowder is entering the final year of his contract and should have room to work underneath with Josh Doctson and Paul Richardson both […]
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Jack Conklin Making Progress
Tennessee Titans right tackle Jack Conklin (knee) is making progress, but he was held out of organized team activities and minicamp and it's unknown if he'll be ready for the start of training camp next month. Head coach Mike Vrabel mentioned the Physically Unable to Perform list as a possibility for Conklin. It's also too […]
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Malcolm Mitchell Unsure If He'll Be Ready For Training Camp
New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) is unsure if he'll be ready for training camp next month. Mitchell was held out of organized team activities and minicamp and it's unclear if the Pats are just being cautious with him. The 25-year-old sat out all of last season due to his knee injury, but […]
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Kevin Hogan On The Bubble
Washington Redskins quarterback Kevin Hogan is very much on the roster bubble heading into training camp as the third quarterback behind starter Alex Smith and backup Colt McCoy. Smith has been extremely durable in his career, so the 'Skins probably have no need to carry three QBs. Hogan played in four games for the Browns […]
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Rob Kelley's Roster Spot May Be In Jeopardy
Washington Redskins running back Rob Kelley's roster spot may be in jeopardy, as he's behind rookie Derrius Guice, Chris Thompson and Samaje Perine on the depth chart, and NBC Sports Washington's Rich Tandler thinks that lineup is 95 percent locked in. Kapri Bibbs and Byron Marshall are breathing down Kelley's neck. Kelley played in just […]
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Marcus Mariota Looks Faster
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota has looked faster during offseason workouts now that he has shed his bulky knee brace. While working in a new offense heading into the 2018 season, Mariota has also cleaned up some his technique issues throwing the football. The 24-year-old has a great offensive line at his disposal and a […]
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Stephen Strasburg Plays Catch Friday
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) played catch again Friday and the inflammation is almost all gone from his arm, according to manager Dave Martinez. However, there remains no timetable for a next step. Before his injury, Strasburg was 6-6 with a 3.46 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 95 strikeouts in 80 2/3 innings. He's […]
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Adam Eaton, Daniel Murphy Both Out Again Friday
Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton and second baseman Daniel Murphy are both out of the lineup for the second straight day Friday. Michael Taylor is in center field again and batting sixth, while infielder Wilmer Difo is at the keystone and hitting seventh against Phillies starter Zach Eflin. Both Eaton and Murphy have been slow […]
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Orleans Darkwa Has Been Cleared
Free-agent running back Orleans Darkwa (leg) announced on his Twitter account Friday that he has been cleared to resume football activities as he searches for a job ahead of training camp. Darkwa led the Giants in 2017 with 171 carries for 751 yards (career-high 4.4 yards per carry) and five touchdowns, but he hasn't generated […]
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Ryan Griffin Could Challenge For Backup Job
Although Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has much more experience, quarterback Ryan Griffin has an opportunity to leapfrog Fitzpatrick for backup duties in training camp. With Jameis Winston facing a three-game suspension to open the year, that means that Griffin could be under center in Week 1 when the Bucs face off against the […]
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Odell Beckham Jr. Could Still Hold Out
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. could still hold out of training camp next month, according to sources in his camp. Head coach Pat Shurmur is expecting Beckham to show up on time, but team sources aren't so sure. There's no indication that the Giants are close to giving Beckham a contract extension, […]
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Jameis Winston To Be Hit With Three-Game Suspension
The NFL is planning to suspend Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston for the first three games of the season for violating the personal-conduct policy, according to league sources. This comes in response to an incident in March of 2016 in which Winston apparently groped an Uber driver, although he was never charged with anything. […]
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Matt Wieters Does Some Running Thursday
Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (hamstring) did some running on the field Thursday, but there remains no timetable for his return, according to manager Dave Martinez. Wieters was slashing only .231/.342/.385 with three home runs and seven RBI in 65 at-bats before his injury in early May, and he's likely to be a platoon guy […]
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Jeremy Hellickson To Make Rehab Start This Weekend
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (hamstring) is expected to make a rehab start in the minors this weekend and go five or six innings, according to manager Dave Martinez. Barring a setback, Hellickson could return to the rotation late next week. The veteran right-hander was 2-0 with a nice 2.28 ERA and 0.92 WHIP […]
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Brandon Kintzler Has Successful Bullpen Session
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler (forearm) had a successful bullpen session on Wednesday in which he threw all fastballs. He will mix in offspeed pitches on Friday in another bullpen session. The good news is that the tightness in his forearm is gone, and if he can get by without any setbacks on Friday, […]
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Adam Eaton, Daniel Murphy Sitting Thursday
Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton and second baseman Daniel Murphy are both receiving the day off Thursday. Michael Taylor is starting in center field and hitting sixth, while infielder Wilmer Difo is at the keystone and is batting seventh against Orioles starter Kevin Gausman. Taylor is more attractive for DFS purposes because of his mix […]
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Richard Sherman Points Out Jimmy Garoppolo Weakness
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman pointed out a tell of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's during offseason workouts. “You just need to read him—hand off ball; he’s letting it go. You have to be decisive when you make those decisions. If he takes his hand off the ball and doesn’t throw it, I think he’ll throw […]
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No Update On Possible Martavis Bryant Suspension
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant hasn't failed any drug tests or missed any of his tests, and the NFL hasn't notified him of any suspension, according to sources. A report recently came out that the Raiders were fearing a suspension for Bryant, but nothing has come of it yet. The 26-year-old missed an entire […]
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Carter Kieboom Promoted To Double-A
Washington Nationals shortstop prospect Carter Kieboom has been promoted from Single-A Potomac to Double-A Harrisburg after hitting .298 with 11 home runs and an .880 OPS in 61 games at Single-A. MLB.com has Kieboom ranked as Washington's No. 3 prospect behind outfielders Victor Robles and Juan Soto. Kieboom was selected 28th overall in the first […]
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Seahawks Don't Appear Willing To Give Earl Thomas An Extension
The Seattle Seahawks are not currently in negotiations with safety Earl Thomas, and there has been nothing to indicate that they are interested in giving him an extension with his current deal running out. Thomas, even as he ages, is an All-Pro talent and could be a future Hall of Famer, so losing him could […]
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Brandon Marshall Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
The Seattle Seahawks expect veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall (ankle) to be ready for training camp next month, but at his age, it's hard to know how healthy he'll actually be. Marshall himself admitted that he wasn't even close to 100 percent last month after playing in just five games with the Giants before suffering […]
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Robby Anderson Pleads No Contest To Reckless Driving
New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson plead no contest to charges of reckless driving in court on Wednesday, according to his attorney, Ed O'Donnell. Anderson received six months of non-reporting probation, and all the charges stemming from his two arrests have now been addressed. However, the NFL is still reviewing everything and Anderson could […]
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