Kenneth Gainwell In A Featured-Back Role?

Philly Voice's Shamus Clancy writes that Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell appears to be promoted to a "feature" back spot in training camp recently, with D'Andre Swift emerging as the pass-catching back who will be on the field in third-down and two-minute situations. Gainwell has frequently been the team's early down back when he's […]

Lamar Jackson Won't Play In Preseason Opener Saturday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson won't play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Most teams hold their most important offensive players out of early preseason action, so this shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. While Jackson doesn't expect to run as much in new offensive coordinator Todd […]

Danny Jansen Exits After Hit By Pitch

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (wrist) left Thursday's game early against the Cleveland Guardians after getting hit by a pitch in the right wrist area. Before leaving, Jansen was 0-for-1 with a walk and a run scored before being replaced behind the plate by Alejandro Kirk. Jansen will likely undergo X-rays to check for […]

Joe Musgrove To Resume Throwing In Late August

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (shoulder) is slated to begin playing catch in a little more than two weeks, around Aug. 24, and then get another MRI exam at the end of the month. Musgrove is optimistic about his return this year, but he's committed to not pushing his comeback from right-shoulder inflammation. If […]

Justin Turner Out Again Thursday

Boston Red Sox infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner (heel) remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Kansas City Royals. Trevor Story is serving as the designated hitter again and is batting fifth, while Pablo Reyes starts at the 6 and hits leadoff against Royals left-handed opener Austin Cox. It's Turner's third […]

Justin Jackson Retires

The Detroit Lions placed running back Justin Jackson on the Reserve/Retired list on Thursday and also signed free-agent running back Benny Snell Jr. to an undisclosed deal. Jackson, a former seventh-round pick by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2018, had 42 carries for 170 yards and a touchdown in 16 games (zero starts) for the […]

Oneil Cruz Starts Running Program

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (ankle) started a formal running program earlier this week, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. Cruz is slowly improving from his surgically repaired ankle and has been throwing and doing light fielding work in the last few weeks as well. The 24-year-old should eventually go on a minor-league […]

Hunter Greene Expects To Make Two More Rehab Starts

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (hip), who has been on the injured list with right-hip pain since June 19, is expected to make two more minor-league rehab starts before rejoining the Reds' starting rotation. Greene began his rehab in the Arizona Complex League before joining Triple-A Louisville last Saturday. He's expected to work four innings […]

Justin Turner To Fight Through Heel Injury

Boston Red Sox infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner (heel) is dealing with a left-heel bone bruise that typically requires four to six weeks of rest. However, Turner said on Wednesday that he plans to play through the injury, although the Red Sox are giving him a couple days off this week. When the 38-year-old veteran does […]

Bo Bichette Not Running At Full Speed Yet

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) has been hitting in the cages in Toronto and jogging, but he's not running at full speed yet. It's tough to put a timetable on when he will run at full speed until he's running the bases, but manager John Schneider said he's encouraged and that Bichette is […]

Hyun Jin Ryu To Make His Next Start Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu (knee) is scheduled to make his next start on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. Ryu won't be forced to skip a start after leaving his last outing early on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians when he was hit on the right knee by a comebacker. Fortunately, X-rays came […]

Ramon Urias Returns To Thursday's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles infielder Ramon Urias (heel) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday, starting at third base and batting eighth in the order against the Houston Astros and right-hander Hunter Brown. Urias sat out on Wednesday after he was removed from Tuesday's game early due to left-heel soreness. It was a minor injury, though, […]

Jose Abreu Dealing With Back Discomfort

Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu (back) isn't in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles because he's dealing with lower-back discomfort, according to manager Dusty Baker. Abreu will be evaluated when the team returns home this weekend. With Abreu out on Thursday, Jon Singleton is starting at first base and batting sixth […]

Chas McCormick Scratched With Bruised Knee

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that outfielder Chas McCormick (knee) was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Baltimore Orioles due to a bruised left knee that he suffered while diving for a ball on Wednesday night. Baker said McCormick is "day-to-day." Mauricio Dubon will start in left field on Thursday and hit seventh against […]

Zach Wilson To Start Second Preseason Game

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson will make the start for the team's second preseason game this Saturday against the Carolina Panthers, according to head coach Robert Saleh. This should come as no surprise, as Aaron Rodgers isn't going to play until the final preseason contest. The 24-year-old Wilson went 3-for-5 for 65 yards in […]

Jordan Addison To Play In Preseason Opener

Despite an off-the-field incident early in training camp, Minnesota Vikings rookie first-round wide receiver Jordan Addison has impressed with his play on the field. The Vikings will rest many starters during the preseason opener on Thursday night against the Seattle Seahawks, but head coach Kevin O'Connell said Addison will play. Quarterback Kirk Cousins said Addison […]

Greg Dulcich Listed As No. 2 Tight End

In the Denver Broncos' first unofficial depth chart of training camp released on Wednesday, tight end Greg Dulcich was surprisingly listed as the No. 2 behind Adam Trautman. "Adam is the one guy out here who does a good, solid job at blocking and he gives you some flexibility within the route tree," head coach […]

Miles Sanders Tweaks Groin, Unlikely To Play Saturday

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich said that running back Miles Sanders (groin) tweaked his groin in a joint practice with the New York Jets on Wednesday and is likely to be held out of the preseason opener on Saturday. It doesn't sound like a very serious injury for Sanders, and he may have been […]

Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs Won't Play In Preseason Opener

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that "most" of the starters will play in the team's preseason opener on Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts "give or take a quarter." However, that does not include quarterback Josh Allen or wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The Bills aren't going to take any chances with their two most […]

Anthony Richardson To Start Preseason Opener

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters that rookie first-round quarterback Anthony Richardson will start the team's preseason opener on Saturday against the Buffalo Bills. The Colts were alternating Richardson and Gardner Minshew with the first-team offense early in training camp as the two battled for the starting gig, but Richardson has started to […]

Garrett Wilson To Do Individual Drills Thursday

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (ankle) will do individual drills in training camp practice on Thursday, according to head coach Robert Saleh. Wilson suffered a minor low-ankle sprain at the beginning of training camp and has yet to return to team drills in practice out of an abundance of caution for the team's […]

Kyle Trask To Start Second Preseason Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles told media members that quarterback Kyle Trask will start the team's second preseason game against the New York Jets. The Bucs have yet to name a Week 1 starter at QB between Trask and Baker Mayfield. Bowles is giving the more experienced option (Mayfield) the first start in […]

Merrill Kelly Leaves Early With Leg Cramp

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly (leg) left his start early on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a right-leg cramp. Normally a leg cramp wouldn't be considered very serious, but Kelly just missed a month with a blood clot in his right calf. If this injury is related at all, it could send the […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Listed As Starter On First Depth Chart

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling was listed as a starter on the team's first unofficial depth chart of training camp on Wednesday. This isn't really big news with Kadarius Toney (knee) injured and JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman moving on in free agency this offseason. The 28-year-old has been getting his fair share […]

Kenny Pickett To Start In Preseason Opener

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett will start Friday's preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Pickett will start, but he's unlikely to play a ton in this one. The 25-year-old is entering his first full season as Pittsburgh's starting signal-caller, and he has been looking good in training camp this summer. He showed some flashes […]

Browns Sign Shelby Harris

The Cleveland Browns signed veteran free-agent defensive tackle Shelby Harris to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday after he visited with the team on July 31. Harris is a solid veteran presence that should pair nicely with Dalvin Tomlinson on the interior of Cleveland's defensive line this year. The former seventh-round pick of the Las Vegas […]

Trent Sherfield Receives Praise From Offensive Coordinator

Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey said that wide receiver Trent Sherfield has done a great job of learning things at training camp and that he adds a lot to the team's offense. Sherfield isn't going to be drafted in most fantasy leagues this fall, but the 27-year-old is a name to file away. He […]

Sam Howell To Start Preseason Opener

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell will make the start in the team's preseason opener on Friday against the Cleveland Browns, but it's unclear how much time the starters will get in that contest. It's not a surprise that Howell is getting the nod over veteran Jacoby Brissett, as Howell is the clear favorite to earn […]

Austin Cox To Serve As Opener Thursday

The Kansas City Royals will use rookie left-hander Austin Cox as their opener on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox, with rookie right-hander Alec Marsh serving as the bulk reliever. Cox will be making only his 16th major-league appearance in Thursday's series finale. The 26-year-old recently picked up his first career save and will now […]

Kris Bryant Still Has Splint On His Finger

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (finger) wore a glove on his hand on Monday, but he continues to wear a splint on his fractured left index finger and has no idea when it will be removed. "They don't want me to move it at all," Bryant said. The veteran was hit by a pitch on […]