Who Is The Starting Quarterback For The Seattle Seahawks? Geno Smith or Drew Lock

The Seattle Seahawks shocked the world this past off-season by dealing star quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. Wilson and a fourth-round pick were traded to Denver in exchange for quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, defensive lineman Shelby Harris, and multiple early-round draft picks. Lock will compete with veteran Geno Smith for […]

Rams Stay In Contact With Odell Beckham Jr.

The Los Angeles Rams have stayed in contact with free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee). He is recovering from a torn ACL suffered during the Super Bowl. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, multiple NFL teams are interested in signing Beckham. The Rams are still maintaining conversations to bring the receiver back […]

Chris Godwin Practices For Second Straight Day

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) participated in individual and positional drills for the second consecutive day in Saturday's practice. He returned to training camp practice on Friday for the first time since having surgery for a torn ACL. "Same as (Friday)," Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said. "He's moving around good; he's […]

Donald Parham Jr. Injures Leg In Saturday's Practice

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. (leg) injured his left leg during Saturday's practice. During 11-on-11 drills, the 24-year-old limped off after quarterback Justin Herbert attempted a pass to him down the left sideline. He exited practice early and did not return. The severity of Parham's injury is unknown, and he is considered […]

Vikings "Embrace" Adam Thielen In The Red Zone

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell has embraced the ways wide receiver Adam Thielen can be used in his offensive scheme, particularly in the red zone. "The Vikings are doing everything they can to preserve the Cousins-Thielen scoring connection," per Kevin Seifert of ESPN. The 31-year-old has a knack for finding the end zone and […]

Abraham Toro Optioned To Triple-A Tacoma

Seattle Mariners' third baseman Abraham Toro was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday. Mitch Haniger was reinstated from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Toro struggled this season, slashing .180/.239/.322 with eight home runs, 26 RBI, 30 runs, and a stolen base over 285 plate appearances in 2022. The 25-year-old will try to […]

Kyle Tucker Still Dealing With An Illness

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) was a late scratch for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians as he continues to deal with an illness. The 25-year-old will now have missed three straight games. He is considered day-to-day with his next chance to return will be Sunday for the series finale against the Guardians. Tucker […]

Jordan Montgomery Removed From Saturday's Start

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Montgomery (leg) was removed from Saturday's game against the New York Yankees before the sixth inning due to leg cramps. He made his Cardinals debut Saturday against his former team and pitched well before exiting. The 29-year-old allowed two hits and one walk while striking out one across five scoreless […]

Franmil Reyes Designated For Assignment On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Franmil Reyes was designated for assignment on Saturday. He's struggled mightily this season, slashing .213/.254/.350 with nine home runs and 28 RBI across 280 plate appearances in 70 games. The Cleveland Guardians optioned the 27-year-old on Tuesday, and he will now be removed from the 40-man roster. Despite his struggles this season, […]

Mike Trout Takes "Dry Swings" On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) took dry swings Saturday and had no issues. The 30-year-old superstar had been sidelined since the All-Star break due to a rare back called costovertebral dysfunction. He will increase activity, and the Angels will see how he feels afterward. "Everything went well" today, said head athletic trainer Mike […]

Mitch Haniger Reinstated From The 60-Day Injured List

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list on Saturday. The 31-year-old had been sidelined since April 29 due to a Grade 2 right ankle sprain. He slashed .200/.222/.486 with three home runs, seven RBI, and three runs over nine games before landing on the injured list. He will be […]

Steven Kwan Not In The Lineup Saturday Against Houston

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (foot) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Houston Astros. He exited Friday's game early after fouling a pitch off his left foot. The 24-year-old is slashing .294/.367/.379 with two home runs, 28 RBI, 51 runs scored, and nine stolen bases in 94 games in 2022. Andres […]

Luis Robert Absent From Saturday's Lineup Against Texas

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (illness) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. He was recently reinstated from the 10-day injured list after missing the last three weeks from a bout of light-headedness. The 25-year-old will receive a scheduled day off on Saturday. AJ Pollock is batting seventh and […]

Kyle Tucker Returns To The Lineup Saturday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (illness) will bat fifth and play right field Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians. He was scratched from Thursday's lineup with an illness and missed the team's last two games. The 25-year-old is slashing .241/.328/.448 with 19 home runs, 67 RBI, 44 runs, and 16 stolen bases over 99 games in […]

Is Dalton Schultz Signed To A Contract Extension?

Is Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz signed to a contract extension? No, the deadline passed for an extension to be completed. Schultz will play on the franchise tag in 2022 after both sides could not agree on a contract extension. He will earn $10.9 million for one year and the next chance both parties […]

Enrique Hernandez Not Close To Game Action

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (hip) will take batting practice on Friday but isn't close to game action. He has been sidelined since June 7 due to an injured hip. The 30-year-old won't be ready to return until late August at the earliest. He slashed .209/.273/.340 with four home runs, 24 RBI, and 27 […]

Dennis Santana Placed On The Injured List

Texas Rangers pitcher Dennis Santana (ankle) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left ankle sprain Thursday. The move is retroactive to August 3, and he will miss at least the next two weeks. He owns a 5.09 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and a 33:18 K: BB over 40 2/3 innings in 2022. The […]

Kole Calhoun Lands On The Injured List

Texas Rangers outfielder Kole Calhoun (heel) was placed on the 10-day injured list with right heel irritation on Thursday. The severity of Calhoun's injury is unknown, but he will miss at least the next 10 days. Calhoun is slashing .211/.269/.363 with 11 home runs, 43 RBI, 35 runs, and two stolen bases over 350 plate […]

Michael Wacha Strikes Out Eight In Thursday's Rehab Start

Boston Red Sox pitcher Michael Wacha (shoulder) struck out eight across 4 2/3 scoreless innings with Triple-A Worcester on Thursday. He didn't allow a hit and threw 63 pitches in his first rehab start. The 31-year-old had been sidelined with right shoulder inflammation since the beginning of July. He owns a 2.69 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, […]

Matthew Boyd Throws Bullpen Session On Thursday

Seattle Mariners pitcher Matthew Boyd (elbow) threw a bullpen session with the Tacoma Rainiers on Thursday. The next step for the southpaw will be a rehab assignment. He has been sidelined all season as Boyd continues to work his way back from surgery on his flexor tendon last September. The 31-year-old went 3-8 with a […]

Clayton Kershaw Will Undergo Tests On Back

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (back) "got checked up" on one of his warm-up throws in the fifth inning and told trainers his back tightened. According to manager Dave Roberts, he will undergo tests back in Los Angeles on Friday but isn't sure of the severity. The southpaw allowed two runs (one earned) on […]

Jason Adam Notches Fifth Save On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jason Adam struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 31-year-old needed 10 pitches to earn his fifth save of the year. He has been fantastic this season […]

James Paxton Throws Simulated Game On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox pitcher James Paxton (elbow) threw two innings during a simulated game Wednesday. It was the first time the southpaw faced live hitters this year. He is expected to return in mid-August and will continue to build his arm up in upcoming rehab appearances. The 33-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery in April and […]

Justin Steele Will Start Friday Against Miami

Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele will make his next start Friday against the Miami Marlins. He was initially scheduled to start on Wednesday, but the contest was postponed due to inclement weather. The 27-year-old posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and an 87:42 K: BB across 91 innings in 2022. He had been excellent over […]

Brandon Crawford Expected To Return Saturday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list for Saturday's game against the Oakland Athletics. He began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday. The 35-year-old has been sidelined until July 15 due to bruising and inflammation of his right knee. He is slashing .215/.297/.332 […]

Austin Hays Dealing With Side Soreness

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (side) was out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers due to a sore left side. According to Orioles manager Brandon Hyde, Hays could return to action for Friday's series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates following the team's day off on Thursday. The 27-year-old is slashing .258/.317/.429 […]

Avisail Garcia Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a strained left hamstring. He was removed from Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds with left hamstring discomfort. The 31-year-old has struggled this season, slashing .232/.269/.322 with seven home runs, 30 RBI, and 29 runs in 88 games. Garrett Cooper […]

Franmil Reyes Optioned To The Minors

The Cleveland Guardians optioned outfielder Franmil Reyes to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday. Oscar Gonzalez (intercostal) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Reyes has struggled mightily this season, slashing .213/.254/.350 with nine home runs and 28 RBI across 280 plate appearances in 70 games. The 27-year-old smashed 30 homers and drove […]

Alex Kirilloff Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with right wrist inflammation. He has dealt wrist injuries throughout his career, and it continues to be troublesome for the former first-round pick. The 24-year-old has been limited to 45 games in 2022, slashing .250/.290/.361 with three home runs, 21 RBI, […]

Jon Gray Out 4-6 Weeks With Oblique Strain

Texas Rangers pitcher Jon Gray (oblique) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left oblique Tuesday and is expected to be out four to six weeks. He initially suffered the injury during Monday's start against the Baltimore Orioles. The 30-year-old owns a 3.83 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and a 116:34 K:BB across 103 […]