Aledmys Diaz Comes Back Swinging

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz has returned from a hand injury swinging a hot bat heading into Tuesday's action. Diaz has been on the shelf since June 5 but is 9-for-23 (.391) with two doubles, two home runs, six runs scored and eight runs batted in through five games into his return. Diaz has only […]

Jordan Love Hits And Misses In Camp

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love enjoyed some ups and downs in 11-on-11 drills during Monday's training camp practice. On one play, Love under-threw receiver Malik Taylor on a deep route that could have led to a touchdown. But later in the sequence, the backup passer rolled out of the pocket and delivered a perfect […]

Dazz Newsome Removed From PUP List

Chicago Bears wide receiver Dazz Newsome was removed from the team's PUP list and was limited in practice on Monday. The 221st overall pick in this year's NFL draft broke his collarbone during rookie minicamp and thus far has missed four practices of training camp. These first practices can be crucial for rookie's to make […]

Jesse James Making Strong First Impression

Chicago Bears tight end Jesse James continues to make impact plays only five days after signing with his new team. The veteran pass-catcher has come on strong right out of the gate and has developed quick, albeit brief, chemistry with rookie passer Justin Fields. "You guys have seen him make some nice big catches over […]

Andy Dalton Has Grasp Early Of New Offense

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton has "full control of the offense", according to head coach Matt Nagy. The Bears coaching staff has praised the veteran passer for his confidence, his anticipation on throws and his grasp of the offense in such a short time. Nagy told reporters Monday, "He's got full control of this offense. […]

Justin Fields Has Best Day Of Camp

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields enjoyed his best day of practice on the fifth day of training camp, per several reports. Fields flashed every tool in his uber-talented toolbox; flashing the speed to extend plays, show anticipation or patience to spring receivers free and capped it off with a beautiful deep ball to receiver Javon […]

D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams Splitting Carries

Detroit Lions running backs D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams have been splitting carries with the first-team offense through the first few practices of training camp. Swift comes into camp as the incumbent starter, but head coach Dan Campbell has been very clear that he will ride "the hot hand". "We're going to use both of […]

Breshad Perriman Trying To Step Up

Detroit Lions wide receiver Breshad Perriman is hoping to gain more chemistry with quarterback Jared Goff after the first few days of camp. Perriman was able to haul in one of the only deep-ball attempts by Goff in a recent practice but the receiver has been quiet, thus far, in camp. The Lions are banking […]

Tyrell Williams Looking For Big Plays In Camp

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tyrell Williams has been quiet, thus far, through the first few days of training camp. Williams simply hasn't made a lot of plays, per reports, but this could be attributed to several factors. The talented receiver is in a new offense, is trying to rebound from previous injuries and his new […]

Jared Goff Accurate But Indecisive Early In Camp

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has earned early praise for his accuracy through the first few days of camp but also has shown indecisiveness. Goff was acquired in the offseason from the Rams and is trying to reinvigorate his career on a team that is rebuilding. He has been on target with his throws early […]

Justin Jefferson Determined To Avoid Sophomore Slump

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is out to prove doubters, and fantasy teams worldwide, that his rookie season wasn't a fluke. Jefferson racked up 88 catches for 1,400 yards and seven touchdowns last season and opposing defenses will certainly have their eyes set on the second-year receiver. Jefferson could certainly be in line for […]

Has Carlos Correa Snapped Out Of Slump?

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will head into the month of August hoping that his recent offensive struggles are behind him. Correa is hitting only .183 with a .531 OPS since the All-Star break but has shown signs of life. The impending free agent is hitting .321 over his last seven games with a .406 […]

Michael Brantley Posting 1.014 Road OPS

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley will take on the Dodgers in Los Angeles beginning Tuesday. The veteran slugger is slashing .373/.458/.490 over his last 15 games and has been a dynamite DFS option when the team is on the road. Through 41 games away from Minute Maid Park, Brantley is slashing an electric .395/.446/.568 with […]

Yordan Alvarez Slugging .537 In Road Games

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will enjoy his day off before gearing up for a series against the Dodgers in Los Angeles beginning Tuesday. Alvarez struggled in the month of July, hitting only .213 with 25 strikeouts through 75 innings pitched. Alvarez will look to snap out of his slump away from Minute Maid […]

Jose Altuve Posted .550 Slugging In July

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will head into the month of August enjoying a power surge at the plate. The former MVP has 18 home runs over his last 50 games played and is wrapping up a month of July that saw him slash .260/.308/.550 over his last 100 at-bats. The power numbers have […]

Lance McCullers Jr. To Face Dodgers Tuesday

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. will take the mound Tuesday against the Dodgers. Astros fans will always remember McCullers pitching well against the Dodgers in the 2017 World Series. McCullers (8-2) is having a very solid season and has lost only one game since the month of April. The right-handed starter's WHIP has slowly […]

Marquise Goodwin Making Early Camp Impact

Chicago Bears wide receiver Marquise Goodwin has flashed his potential during the early stages of training camp. The 30-year-old is healthy and ready to return to the field after opting out of last season. Thus far, his arrival in Chicago is tantalizing, hooking up with quarterback Andy Dalton on some deep passes through the first […]

Andy Dalton Flashing Veteran Confidence

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton has been impressing the coaching staff and teammates on the field and off through the first few days in camp. The veteran passer has been anointed the starting quarterback with rookie Justin Fields waiting in the wings. But Dalton has come into camp with plenty of confidence and has connected […]

Justin Fields Showing Intangibles

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields' first few days of training camp have been typical of a rookie thus far. Reports of every dynamite, next-level throw has been met with a misread or an interception in the early portions of camp. This is completely to be expected as Fields adjusts to the speed of the NFL […]

Colts Could Have Interest In Nick Foles

Chicago Bears backup quarterback Nick Foles currently is the team's third string quarterback behind Andy Dalton and Justin Fields. But for how long? Just two days after Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy spoke about the trade value in having a third-string quarterback with a Super Bowl ring like Foles, there suddenly is a need for […]

David Montgomery Has 'Chip On Shoulder' Mentality

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery's training camp is off to a great start. Several reports have remarked that the third-year back looks a step quicker and his focus to take his game to the next level has been evident. General manager Ryan Pace took the time to compliment Montgomery's camp specifically, telling The Athletic, […]

Kellen Mond Tests Positive For COVID

Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Kellen Mond has been placed on the team's COVID-19 list on Monday after testing positive over the weekend. Mond's positive test has also removed starting quarterback Kirk Cousins and third-stringer Nate Stanley from the practice field due to high-risk close contact. This is not the way Mond wanted to start his […]

Bisi Johnson Placed On Injured Reserve

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bisi Johnson was placed on injured reserve and is out for the 2021 season. Johnson tore his ACL during practice last week and surgery certainly is in the near future. The Vikings recently added to their receivers group by signing former Jaguars wideout Dede Westbrook but losing Johnson will affect their […]

Kirk Cousins Lands On COVID-Reserve List

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has been placed on the team's COVID-19 reserve list. Backup quarterback Kellen Mond tested positive over the weekend, sending Cousins and third string quarterback Nate Stanley into protocol as high-risk close contacts. The Vikings will have to make due for at least a couple of days as the entire quarterback […]

Yuli Gurriel Finishing Up July Strong

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will head into the team's weekend series against the Giants on the cusp of another hot streak. Gurriel is slugging only .364 in the month of July but is 5-for-10 his last two games with two extra-base hits and three runs batted in. Gurriel is having an impressive season, […]

Martin Maldonado's Offense Trending Upwards

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado will start and bat eighth Friday against the Giants. Maldonado is not known for his offense but has enjoyed success over his last seven starts, going 6-for-19 (.316) with one home run, four runs scored, four runs batted in and five walks during that span. The defensive-minded backstop can occasionally […]

Kyle Tucker Posting 1.028 OPS In July

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will start and bat sixth Friday against the Giants. It has been a white-hot month of July for the 24-year-old, slashing .310/.338/.690 with six doubles, seven home runs and 16 runs batted in spanning his last 19 games. Tucker now is hitting .324 over his last 38 games with 28 […]

Framber Valdez Takes On Giants Friday

Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez will take the mound Friday night against the Giants. Valdez (6-2) is coming off pitching six scoreless innings on July 24 against the Rangers after a couple of bumpy outings in the month of July. The left-handed starter still is posting an impressive 2.97 ERA this season and has allowed […]

Adam Eaton Leading Off Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Adam Eaton will hit leadoff Thursday against the A's. The veteran now has 34 at-bats under his belt since being picked up by the Angels and is slashing .235/.250/.265 with only one extra-base hit. The gritty 32-year-old has struggled offensively all season and has had difficulties squaring up fastballs. After a […]

Justin Fields Draws Impressive Comparisons

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will start the first training camp of his NFL career with a boatload of expectations. The Bears traded up in this year's draft to take Fields at number 11 and is competing with veteran Andy Dalton for the starting job. Fields may start the season as the backup but already […]