Alex Avila, Byron Buxton Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup

Minnesota Twins catcher Alex Avila was scratched from the starting nine Wednesday against the White Sox and right-hander Reynaldo Lopez with Ryan Jeffers taking over behind the dish. Also out of the lineup is center fielder Byron Buxton, whom the team is just giving a day off after he returned from the IL on Tuesday. […]

Renato Nunez Departs Wednesday’s Contest Early

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Renato Nunez left Wednesday’s game against the Mets early after being seen limping after running down the first base line. Dilson Herrera took over at first in Nunez’s stead, with his 0-for-3 outing dropping his average over his last seven appearances to .208. Nunez homered twice Tuesday, with the power […]

Cody Bellinger Remains Out Of Lineup Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger is out of the mix again Wednesday against the D-backs and right-hander Zac Gallen as he battles a lat strain. Manager Dave Roberts noted that Bellinger was able to take swings Wednesday, an indication that he may be available to return Thursday when LA faces righty Luke Weaver, […]

Josh Donaldson Rejoins Lineup Wednesday, Bats Second

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson was activated off of the injured list prior to Wednesday’s contest against the White Sox and right-hander Reynaldo Lopez. Donaldson will return to the hot corner and his No. 2 spot in the order after missing nearly a month due to a strained right calf. Prior to the injury, […]

Dak Prescott Raves About CeeDee Lamb

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott thinks very highly of rookie wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. "My confidence is through the roof for him. I think he’s had as good of a camp as anyone on this team," Prescott said. Lamb and Prescott have been building their chemistry the last several weeks in training camp, and the […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Set To Return To Lineup Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. will get back among the starting nine for Friday’s contest against the Nationals after a hamstring ailment forced him to exit early Sunday. Acuna did not need a stint on the injured list, although the team has remained cautious with pushing it’s franchise cornerstone. Over his last seven games, […]

Amari Cooper Continues To Be Held Out

Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper has been held out of team drills for the last three practices. Head coach Mike McCarthy cited Cooper's experience compared to his peers at the position, but he also might be dealing with a physical ailment. "It's training camp," McCarthy said. "Everybody has a little bit of […]

Jose Quintana Returns To Injured List

The Chicago Cubs have placed pitcher Jose Quintana (lat) on the the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Quintana recently returned from a thumb injury that he suffered while doing dishes, and he is now dealing with left lat inflammation. Quintana was operating out of the bullpen when he returned and allowed four runs in six […]

Donovan Mitchell Expected To Sign Max Extension

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell is expected to sign a maximum extension with the organization once free agency opens in mid-October. It'll likely be around five years and worth $170 million, but the amount might change depending on the salary cap. He averaged 25.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.7 triples this season. He's […]

Jonathan Taylor Reminds Philip Rivers Of Michael Turner

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers said that rookie running back Jonathan Taylor reminds him of former Chargers running back Michael Turner. Rivers has also praised both Taylor and Marlon Mack for their elite vision as runners. "It’s going to be a tough combo to stop," Rivers said. Even though Mack had his first 1,000-yard rushing […]

John Collins Hopeful About Contract Extension

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins is hopeful that he can sign a rookie-scale contract extension with Atlanta this offseason. “I would love it. I would love to stay in Atlanta, I would love to be here, so I feel great about it. We’re in good hopes and good spirits with everything right now. Nothing’s really […]

Nate Lowe Makes 2020 Debut Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/designated hitter Nate Lowe will man first base and bat ninth Wednesday against the Yankees and left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery, thereby making his first appearance of 2020. Lowe showed some considerable pop last year, collecting 15 extra-base hits in 50 games while reeling off a 107 OPS+. Tampa Bay has a […]

Yoan Moncada Returns To Lineup On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (leg) has returned to the White Sox lineup on Wednesday. Moncada had been absent since exiting Saturday’s contest with leg discomfort. Moncada will return to the number two spot in the lineup and manager’s should expect him to miss a game here and there to allow him to […]

Patrick Beverley Should Be Fine Versus Denver

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (calf) is expected to play in Thursday's Game 1 matchup versus the Denver Nuggets, according to head coach Doc Rivers. He has been sidelined since Game 1 against the Dallas Mavericks due to a left calf issue. There probably won't be much more information until closer to tip-off on […]

Karol Rosa With Chance To Shine On Main Card

The young Brazilian prospect Karol Rosa (13-3) has a chance to remain undefeated inside the Octagon and improve to 3-0 Saturday night. Rosa has an amazing strike rate, averaging 11.40 significant strikes per minute, with 97% of those strikes coming in the standup or clinch. She also absorbs 11.00 significant strikes per minute. Rosa is […]

Rajon Rondo Hopeful For Game 1

Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo (back) has looked good during recent practices and is hopeful to play in Game 1 on Friday, according to head coach Frank Vogel. He'll likely be eased back into things since he's been banged up for quite some time. His return should take away minutes from players like Alex […]

Joe Musgrove, Bryan Reynolds Return To Roster Wednesday

The Pittsburgh Pirates get two key contributors back Wednesday with right-hander Joe Musgrove (triceps) set to take the mound after being activated off of the injured list, while outfielder Bryan Reynolds also rejoins the team after a stint on the paternity list. Musgrove will start against the Cubs on Wednesday, marking his first outing since Aug. […]

Jamal Murray Should Be Fine For Game 1

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (quad) is reportedly good to go for Thursday's Game 1 matchup versus the Los Angeles Clippers, according to head coach Mike Malone. He took a knee to the quad during Tuesday's Game 7, but was able to play through the issue. He's expected to continue to play through the pain, […]

Sijara Eubanks Set To Face Young Brazilian Prospect

Sijara Eubanks (5-4) is currently 3-2 in the UFC and can solidify herself with a big win on Saturday's main card. The 35-year-old fighter has finished four of her five wins. Eubanks has a decent strike rate of 4.95 significant strikes per minute. Eighty five percent of those strikes occur either in the clinch or […]

Eric Bledsoe Could Miss Game 2

Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe (hamstring) is listed as a game-time decision for Wednesday's Game 2 versus the Miami Heat. Bledsoe was limited during Tuesday's practice, but head coach Mike Budenholzer was hopeful that Bledsoe will be ready for this matchup. It's likely going to depend on how Bledsoe feels during pregame warmups. George Hill […]

Patriots, Rams, Bears Not Interested In Leonard Fournette

The New England Patriots are not expected to pursue free-agent running back Leonard Fournette, according to a source within the organization. No team was willing to take on the $4 million on his contract, so Fournette passed through waivers unclaimed. Patriots running back Sony Michel has been injured, so second-year back Damien Harris has seen […]

Niko Goodrum Gets Day Off Wednesday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Niko Goodrum is out of the lineup for Wednesday’s contest against Milwaukee but is available if needed off of the bench. Willi Castro will shift over to short with Isaac Paredes manning the hot corner against Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser. Goodrum’s absence will mark just his third this season, having slashed .186/.264/.381 […]

Daniel Berger Looks To Cap Off Amazing Season

It has been a tremendously successful season for Daniel Berger. After battling a career-threatening wrist injury for over a year, Berger has rebounded to post a win and six top-10 finishes this season. The 27-year-old will start this week's Tour Championship six shots behind FedEx Cup points leader Dustin Johnson, but wise DFS players won't […]

Dexter Fowler Lands On IL, To Miss Multiple Weeks

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler was placed on the injured list prior to Wednesday’s contest against Cincinnati due to concerns about possible exposure to COVID-19. Fowler is taking a medication that could potentially compromise his immune system, with his placement on the IL serving as a precautionary measure. Lane Thomas and Dylan Carlson figure […]

Alvin Kamara's Back Not Considered A Problem

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (back) received a shot in his back for SI joint inflammation, and the shot calmed it down. His back isn't considered a big deal. Kamara's name was in the news late Tuesday night, with some saying the Saints were looking to trade him because they haven't found common […]

Dexter Fowler Goes On The Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler was placed on the injured list on Wednesday. Fowler takes a medication for his stomach that leaves him somewhat immunocompromised, so of course the team did not want to take any chances with COVID-19 still raging. He's expected to be able to rejoin the team soon after the 10 […]

Will Parks Out 4-6 Weeks

Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Will Parks (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury that is expected to keep him out for four to six weeks, according to a source. Parks has been a quick healer in the past, so he could beat that timetable and make it back sooner. The safety was expected to help replace Malcolm […]

Bryson DeChambeau Brings Cold Irons To Atlanta

After a sensational stretch of golf since the restart, Bryson DeChambeau's form has declined sharply in his last two outings. DeChambeau heads to this week's Tour Championship ranked dead last in the field in strokes gained on approach over the last 12 rounds. The Incredible Bulk will need to address his iron play quickly if […]

Dwayne Haskins Jr. Named Week 1 Starter

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera announced on Wednesday that quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. will be the team's Week 1 starter against the Eagles. Haskins has predictably won the competition over Alex Smith and Kyle Allen. The second-year signal-caller threw for 1,365 yards, seven touchdowns and seven interceptions in nine games in his rookie […]

Lynn Bowden Jr.'s Development Is Complicated

Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Lynn Bowden Jr. was drafted to play a special role in head coach Jon Gruden's offense, but he hasn't exactly been standing out in training camp, according to reports. General manager Mike Mayock said the team is going to be patient with the third-round selection from Kentucky. “We’re asking […]