Aaron Nola Reports To Phillies Camp

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola has reported to Phillies camp, according to Matt Breen. Nola was kept away from the team over the weekend per COVID-19 protocols, which caused speculation that he was one of the seven Phillies that tested positive, even though he was never placed on the COVID-19 injured list. He was […]

Can You Punt Categories In A Shortened MLB Season?

Punting categories in a roto league is something I've always shied away from. After all, you're willingly lowering your team's overall points ceiling on the hope that sacrificing a category benefits your team elsewhere. In general, punting should not be pre-planned and, if used, it should be decided while drafting based on your team so far and […]

Aaron Nola Still Absent From Phillies Camp

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola is not at Phillies Summer Camp, but has not been placed on the COVID-19 Injured List. Nola, as well as outfielder Adam Haseley and catcher Christian Bethancourt, are being kept away from the team amid COVID-19 protocols. The Phillies had seven players test positive for COVID-19 last week and […]

Zack Wheeler Still Unsure On Playing This Season

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler is still unsure if he'll play in 2020 despite working out at the team's Summer Camp. Wheeler's wife is pregnant so even though he said he feels safe so far, he will evaluate the situation daily to ensure safety for his family. Fantasy baseball is nowhere near the list […]

Hector Neris Back At Phillies Camp

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Hector Neris (illness) was at Citizens Bank Ballpark Sunday but did not practice with the team, according to manager Joe Girardi. Neris was placed on the new COVID-19 Injured List last week, but it was never confirmed if he had the virus. Players can be put on the COVID-19 IL if […]

Seranthony Dominguez Yet To Have Tommy John Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (elbow) is still waiting to have Tommy John surgery. Dominguez injured his arm last June, which cost him the rest of the season. He was attempting to return this season but re-injured his arm in a spring training game in March. It had been reported Dominguez was to have […]

Hector Neris, Scott Kingery On COVID-19 Injured List

Updating a previous report, the Philadelphia Phillies placed third baseman Scott Kingery and relievers Hector Neris, Tommy Hunter and Ranger Suarez on the COVID-19 injured list. Players can be placed on the new injured list if they test positive, show symptoms or have come into contact with an infected person, so it is not confirmed that […]

Scott Kingery, Hector Neris Among Four Phillies Placed On IL

The Philadelphia Phillies placed third baseman Scott Kingery and relief pitchers Hector Neris, Tommy Hunter and Ranger Suarez on the 10-day injured list on Thursday. The team did not offer a reason, but it's possible they were among the eight players that tested positive for COVID-19 last week. The team cannot disclose if players test positive, […]

A's Add Robert Puason, Others To Player Pool

The Oakland Athletics added six players to their player pool Wednesday, including first-round pick Robert Puason. The 17-year-old infielder will report to the team's satellite camp. Puason is highly unlikely to play in the majors this season, but it's good news for his long-term development to train with big-leaguers. Among the five other players Oakland […]

Evan Engram Running Again Post-Foot Surgery

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (foot) was seen running and cutting for the first time since his foot surgery in December. Engram posted a video of him working out on Instagram, and it looks like the fourth-year tight end will be ready to go when training camps open up after ending last season […]

First-Rounder Tyler Soderstrom Invited To A's Camp

Oakland Athletics catching prospect Tyler Soderstrom signed his rookie contract on Monday and will be part of the team's 60-man roster for the 2020 season. The deal is worth $3.3 million guaranteed, well above slot estimate for the 26th overall pick. Teams were concerned about being able to sign the high-school prospect, who was committed […]

Odubel Herrera Not On Phillies 60-Man Roster

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera was left off the team's initial roster ahead of MLB teams reporting to camp on July 1. Herrera was designated for assignment in January and was not guaranteed a roster spot even before COVID-19 put the MLB season on hold. Herrera was arrested in a domestic incident last Memorial Day, […]

Emanuel Hall Suffers Torn Achilles

Washington Redskins wide receiver Emanuel Hall (Achilles) announced on Instagram that he tore his Achilles while working out and is expected to miss the 2020 season. Hall, an undrafted free agent out of Missouri, previously had stints with the Bears and Buccaneers practice squads but has yet to appear in an NFL game. The speedster […]

Phillies Release Drew Storen And Matt Szczur

The Philadelphia Phillies released relief pitcher Drew Storen and outfielder Matt Szczur ahead of Sunday's deadline to submit their pool of 60 players eligible to participate in the 2020 season. Both players were non-roster invitees prior to spring training earlier in the year. Storen pitched to a 4.45 ERA in 54 2/3 innings with the […]

Daniel Mengden Will Be Ready For Second Spring Training

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daniel Mengden (elbow) said he is fully recovered from elbow surgery in February and will be ready to report when camps open up July 1. Mengden had surgery before spring training to remove bone spurs from his elbow. Mengden is expected to compete for a rotation spot when camps open up […]

A.J. Puk Feeling 100 Percent

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk (shoulder) said he is feeling 100 percent recovered from a shoulder injury sustained during in March during spring training. Puk said he has been throwing bullpen sessions for months and should be ready to go when the season begins. While this is good news for fantasy owners, expect the […]

Robert Puason Expected To Be On A's Taxi Squad

Oakland Athletics shortstop prospect Robert Puason is expected to be on the team's taxi squad when rosters are officially announced. The 17-year-old is the fourth-ranked prospect in the A's farm system, but he should be ranked No. 1 when pitchers Jesus Luzardo and A.J. Puk and catcher Sean Murphy graduate to the big league club this season. Puason […]

Dwayne Haskins Jr. Earns Praise From Doug Williams

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. was praised for his arm strength by Doug Williams, the senior vice president of player development. In a radio interview, the former Super Bowl MVP said Haskins has the best arm strength of any quarterback to be drafted in the last two seasons. That's high praise considering some of […]

Phillies Sign First-Rounder Mick Abel

The Philadelphia Phillies signed rookie right-handed pitcher Mick Abel to a $4.075 million contract after selecting him with the 15th overall pick in the MLB draft. The 6-foot-5 right-hander was regarded as the top high school pitcher in the draft thanks to a fastball that sits between 93-98 mph with a plus slider and a […]

Ron Rivera Has High Praise For Chase Young

Washington Redskins rookie edge rusher Chase Young earned high praise from head coach Ron Rivera, who called the rookie a "mini-version" of former All-Pro Julius Peppers. Rivera also compared Young to Von Miller, who has been the premier pass-rusher in the NFL and was named a member of the 2010's All-Decade team along with Peppers. […]

Adrian Peterson Hopes To Play Four More Years

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson said he hopes to play four more years in the NFL. Peterson, who turned 35 in March, rushed for 898 yards and five touchdowns while averaging 4.3 yards per carry in 15 games. Peterson is 4,139 yards away from breaking Emmitt Smith's all-time rushing record, but he would need […]

Three More At Phillies Camp Test Positive For COVID-19

Three additional members in Philadelphia Phillies camp have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Todd Zolecki. The names of the infected haven't been released, but one player and two staff members tested positive, bringing the number of positive cases in Phillies camp up to 11. Another Phillies player not in Clearwater, Florida, has also reportedly […]

Dak Prescott, Cowboys Disagree Over Contract Length

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott signed his franchise tender on Monday but is still seeking a long-term contract before the July 15 deadline. According to Pro Football Talk, the disagreement comes down to the length of the contract, with Prescott seeking a four-year deal and the Cowboys insisting on a five-year deal. The franchise tag […]

Dak Prescott Plans To Sign Franchise Tag By Monday

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott plans to sign his franchise tag by Monday, according to Adam Schefter. The tag would pay Prescott $31.4 million this season and require the quarterback to report to training camp even if the two sides can't agree on a long-term contract extension by the July 15 deadline. This all but […]

Dallas Goedert Fine After Sucker Punch

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is OK after being sucker punched in a South Dakota restaurant. Goedert was taken to the hospital after the incident, but has since returned home and will be fine, according to a league source. Goedert finished ninth among tight ends with 58 receptions last season and was 10th at […]

Five Phillies Players Test Positive For COVID-19

Five Philadelphia Phillies players and three staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 at the team's spring training site in Clearwater, Florida. The names of the infected have not been released, but none have been hospitalized and each case appears to be under control. In addition to the eight positive cases, several other tests are […]

No Timetable For Alshon Jeffery's Return

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (foot) has no timetable to return, according to head coach Doug Peterson. Jeffery suffered a Lisfranc injury last season as the Eagles were decimated by injuries at the receiver position. The team drafted Jalen Reagor in the first round and added Marquise Goodwin in a trade, leading to talk that […]

Ryan Kerrigan Excited For Revamped Defense

Washington Redskins defensive end Ryan Kerrigan spoke with local media about the upcoming season, including the transition to the 4-3 defense and his excitement to play on the same defensive line as second overall pick Chase Young. Kerrigan has been a Pro Bowl outside linebacker in three of the last four seasons while playing in […]

Terry McLaurin Happy With Dwayne Haskins' Progress

Washington Redskins wide receiver Terry McLaurin said quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. "looks really good" and is happy with how far Haskins has come since last season. McLaurin had a solid rookie season himself, catching 58 passes for 919 yards and seven touchdowns despite inconsistent play from the QB position. McLaurin added that he thinks the […]

CeeDee Lamb Embracing No. 88 With Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is embracing the opportunity to wear legendary No. 88 for America's team as he begins what he hopes will be a Hall of Fame career. Lamb originally wanted No. 10, but owner Jerry Jones insisted the team's first-round pick wear No. 88 to carry on a legacy in […]