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Riley Patterson Continues To Stumble In Preseason
Washington Commanders kicker Riley Patterson carried over his struggles from last week as he went 2-for-4 on field goal attempts on Saturday evening. Patterson missed his two attempts from 49 yards and 43 yards, respectively, while he converted on a 46 and a 38-yard attempt. Last week, the 24-year-old went 0-for-1 from 39 yards out, […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoDyami Brown Shines Again In Second Preseason Game
Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown shined once again on Saturday evening and is making a strong case to be the No. 2 wideout in the nation's capital. On Saturday, Brown saw three targets from Jayden Daniels, which tied Terry McLaurin for the most looks from the rookie quarterback. Brown caught all three of these […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoJayden Daniels Performs Well On Saturday
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels performed well in his second professional game on Saturday evening against the Miami Dolphins. He went 10-for-12 with 78 passing yards and 13 yards on the ground on two attempts. The former number-two overall pick led the offense for two possessions compared to just one last week. On the […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoJazz Chisholm Jr. Hopeful To Swing A Bat Soon
New York Yankees outfielder/infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (elbow) expressed on Friday, August 16 that he expects to swing a bat in a "day or two." The 26-year-old further noted that he has not experienced any pain since suffering a sprained UCL. Chisholm hit the 10-day IL last week and could return much sooner than expected, […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoJon Gray Will Avoid Rehab Assignment
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (groin) will not need to embark on a rehab assignment before returning to the big leagues according to Texas skipper Bruce Bochy. Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reported that the right-hander speculated that he might make a relief appearance before making his first start. Gray has been on the 15-day […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoAnthony Rendon Sitting On Saturday, Will Avoid The IL
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (elbow) is sitting out Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves but will avoid a stint on the injured list, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. The 34-year-old left Friday's game early after getting hit by a pitch in his elbow, but with the recent news, this injury does […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoRyan Pressly Placed On The Injured List
Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday, retroactive to August 14 with a low back strain. In a corresponding move, the Astros recalled right-handed pitcher Seth Martinez. The 35-year-old has struggled over his previous four outings with a 9.00 ERA and a 2.25 WHIP, which could […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoHunter Greene Headed To The Injured List With Elbow Injury
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured on Saturday evening with right-elbow soreness. The Reds plan on recalling a player from Triple-A sometime tomorrow. The right-hander expressed some pain in his throwing elbow following his previous start on Tuesday and will now sit out for at least the next […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoJose Siri Sitting On Saturday, Losing Playing Time
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri will take a seat again on Saturday afternoon as the Rays continue a three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This is the third time in the past four games that the 29-year-old has been kept out of the starting nine. Since the start of August, Siri has carried a […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoTyler Glasnow Hopeful For Minimal Injured-List Stint
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (elbow) is hopeful to avoid an extended stint on the 15-day injured list. Glasnow hit the injured list on Friday with right elbow tendinitis. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reported that Glasnow lobbied to start this weekend, but manager Dave Roberts would have been on "pins and needles" […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoFernando Tatis Jr. Taking Next Steps In Recovery, Remains Without Timetable
San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (thigh, quadriceps) has begun going through baseball activities, including long toss, but remains without a timetable. Manager Mike Shildt expressed that the 25-year-old is "taking those next steps" but did not suggest any potential return window. However, Shildt did note that when he ramps up, he will get […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoZack Littell Placed On The 15-Day Injured List
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list with right-shoulder fatigue. In a corresponding move, the Rays recalled southpaw Tyler Alexander from Triple-A Durham. Littell was enjoying a nice hot stretch before the injury as he held a strong 1.19 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and a 5:16 BB:K ratio […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoZac Gallen Cleared To Start On Saturday
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (cramps) has been cleared to start on Saturday. The right-hander exited his previous start early due to general cramping, but this does not seem to be a major concern. Gallen logged just four 1/3 innings and allowed one earned run while striking out three. While the 29-year-old has had […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoSpencer Horwitz, Joey Loperfido Both Sitting On Saturday
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Spencer Horwitz and outfielder Joey Loperfido will take a seat on Saturday as the Blue Jays will face left-handed pitcher Justin Steele. Horwitz has started every game this month, so he will be getting a deserved day off, while Loperfido will once again take a seat against a left-handed pitcher, as […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoGeno Smith Reportedly Seeking New Contract
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is reportedly seeking a new contract, according to Kole Musgrove of USA Today. Smith's current contract is set to expire after the conclusion of the 2025 season. NFL insider Mike Garafolo said on Jason Puckett's podcast that both sides have discussed a new deal. Garafolo further noted that it could […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoJordan Love Pushing The Limit At Practice
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love expressed the importance of using team practices to push the offense forward. Love stated that the value of a practice rep is to "push the limit." Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette noted that Love tended to focus more on check-downs in camps last summer as he was […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoCeeDee Lamb Presented New Contract Offer On Thursday
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb's representatives met with the team on Thursday to discuss a new contract. The star wide receiver has been holding out of training camp as he is seeking a new contract. According to USA Today, the Cowboys presented their former first-round selection a contract slightly under $33 million, which would […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoEvan Engram Has Another Successful Practice
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram enjoyed a nice joint practice on Thursday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Engram caught a nice 30-yard pass from Trevor Lawrence down the middle of the field over Tampa Bay linebacker Lavonte David. Rookie wideout Brian Thomas Jr. also enjoyed a nice practice this day as he has […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoAidan Miller Enjoying Big August At High-A
Philadelphia Phillies third base prospect Aidan Miller has been heating up in the batter's box since the start of the month. Since August 1, Miller has carried an excellent .300/.364/.500 slash line with one home run, seven RBI, one double, and two triples. This is a great sign, as Miller posted a mere .215 AVG […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoJuan Flores Starting To Heat Up At High-A
Los Angeles Angels catching prospect Juan Flores has begun to turn the corner after his disappointing start at High-A. Across his previous three games, the backstop has held a .385/.385/.538 with two doubles and an RBI. Before this stretch, Flores posted a .135/.244/.189 line in his previous 12 games. Overall, through his first 37 games […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoCam Collier Snaps Minor Skid
Cincinnati Reds third base prospect Cam Collier has snapped his previous 1-for-13 skid he held for most of last week. In his previous three games, the first-round selection in the 2022 MLB Draft has gone 5-for-9 with a .556/.600/.778 line with five RBI and two doubles. Prior to his minor cold stretch, the infielder posted […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoBryce Eldridge Extends Hitting Streak To Nine Games
San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Bryce Eldridge extended his hitting streak to nine games on Thursday evening, going 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI. During this stretch, the 19-year-old has held a stellar .452/.581/.1.000 slash line with four home runs, 11 RBI, and an 11:6 BB:K ratio. Overall, through his first 34 games […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoAdael Amador Enjoying Power Surge
Colorado Rockies second base prospect Adael Amador has enjoyed a nice power surge this week and has begun to settle in at Double-A since the start of the month. In his past six games, Amador has gone deep three times and tallied one triple with eight RBI. Since the start of the month, the 21-year-old […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoChase DeLauter Goes Deep On Thursday, Stays Hot At The Plate
Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter went 2-for-5 at the plate on Thursday as he tallied two hits, including one long ball and three RBI. This performance extended his current hitting streak to seven games. During this stretch, the James Madison University product holds a .385/.400/.654 slash line with two home runs, nine RBI, and […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoJ.J. McCarthy Officially Placed On Season-Ending Injured Reserve
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) was officially placed on the season-ending injured reserve on Friday afternoon. In a corresponding move, the Vikings signed quarterback Matt Corral, who will compete for the No. 3 job. McCarthy missed practice earlier this week as he was dealing with knee soreness but eventually underwent an MRI, which […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoMatt Corral Signs With Minnesota
Free-agent quarterback Matt Corral is signing with the Minnesota Vikings after they placed first-round selection J.J. McCarthy (knee) on Injured Reserve. McCarthy suffered a torn meniscus earlier this week and underwent season-ending surgery as a result. Corral will likely compete with Jaren Hall for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart as Sam Darnold […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoSpencer Rattler At 100% After Thigh Injury
New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler (thigh) told the media that he is feeling 100% amid his thigh injury. The fifth-round pick in this year's draft reportedly suffered a bruised thigh in Saturday's preseason game. Before the injury, Rattler looked quite sharp in his pro debut, going 9-for-17 with 70 passing yards and a […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoJahan Dotson Acknowledges Need For Further Development
Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson expressed that he is "not where he wants to be" after Thursday's practice. Dotson further expressed, "I'm trying to grow every single day that I come out here. Trying to find something to get better at every single day." These comments came just a few days after head coach […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoRicky Pearsall Hopeful To Be Ready For Week 1
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (shoulder) is hopeful to be ready for Week 1, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The first-round selection in this year's draft recently suffered a shoulder injury last week at practice. This was the same injury that kept Pearsall on the Non-Football Injury list earlier this spring. […]
Andy Smith 4 months agoDalton Rushing - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 22)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: September ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Dodgers catching prospect Dalton Rushing was recently promoted to Triple-A and is now just one stop away from reaching the big leagues. Rushing opened the campaign by making his Double-A debut and posted a solid .270/.378/.512 slash line with 17 home runs, 59 RBI, […]
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