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River Cracraft WAS WRCommanders' River Cracraft: Signs with Washington
2m agoThe Commanders signed Cracraft to a contract Wednesday, Alain Poupart of SI.com reports.
Cracraft participated in the Commanders' final two games of the season, playing seven offensive snaps and four special teams snaps between the two contests. The wide receiver has a chance to stand out and make his way up the depth chart, but will likely end up on the practice squad after cutdown day.
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Jalen Thompson DAL DBCowboys' Jalen Thompson: Safety duo all set for camp
8m agoThompson is good to go for training camp, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Thompson was able to get over his pectoral issue in time for Wednesday's first training camp session and was on the field alongside free safety Malik Hooker as a member of the starting secondary. The strong safety is all set to participate fully in camp activities, meaning P.J. Locke will likely see fewer opportunities.
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Malik Hooker DAL FSCowboys' Malik Hooker: Cleared for training camp
12m agoHooker is all set to suit up for training camp, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Hooker was the starting free safety during Wednesday's first-team reps. The defensive back has cleansed himself of the back issue that plagued him throughout minicamp and is all set to resume normal practice activities as training camp gets underway.
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Deshaun Watson CLE QBBrowns' Deshaun Watson: Handles first-team reps Wednesday
15m agoWatson took all the first-team QB reps during Wednesday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN reports.
Prior to the session, coach Todd Monken said the Browns will continue to split first-team signal caller reps between Watson -- who Oyefusi indicated struggled at times on Wednesday -- and Shedeur Sanders in practice, with Mary Kay Cabot noting that Sanders will likely take reps with the first team on Thursday. For now, Monken has declined to disclose a timetable for naming Cleveland's Week 1 starter, so this is a job battle that could linger well into the preseason.
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Jonathan Mingo DAL WRCowboys' Jonathan Mingo: Healthy for training camp
17m agoMingo had a good first training camp session, Joe Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Mingo has been dealing with a minor groin strain since early June. The wide receiver has finally recovered from the issue and is all set to show his best in training camp for a chance to move up the Cowboys' depth chart. Mingo will need to outshow Marquez Valdes-Scantling, KaVontae Turpin, and Ryan Flournoy for a chance at high-value snaps during the 2026 season.
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Donovan Ezeiruaku DAL DECowboys' Donovan Ezeiruaku: Ready for training camp
27m agoEzeiruaku is all set to participate in the Cowboys' training camp activities, Terence Watson of cowboyswire.com reports.
Ezeiruaku underwent a procedure for a hip issue in February but was able to participate in some drills during OTA's in early June. The strongside linebacker is now back to full strength and ready to return to the field full-time.
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Andrew Wantz CHC RPCubs' Andrew Wantz: DFA'd by Cubs
2m agoThe Cubs designated Wantz for assignment on Wednesday.
The move corresponds with the Cubs selecting Jake Woodfood's contract from Triple-A Iowa. Wantz made his second major-league appearance Tuesday against the Cardinals, when he allowed one run on three hits and one walk over two innings. If he clears waivers, Wantz will have the option of accepting an outright assignment to remain with the Cubs or explore opportunities as a free agent.
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Juneiker Caceres CLE OFGuardians' Juneiker Caceres: High tide with Captains
6m agoCaceres is slashing .294/.368/.500 with one home run in eight games for High-A Lake County.
The 18-year-old Venezuelan phenom was promoted from Single-A Hill City on July 13 after logging a 154 wRC+ with 10 home runs, seven steals, a 13.1 percent walk rate and a 9.7 percent strikeout rate in 52 games as one of the youngest players in the Carolina League. Caceres, who turns 19 in August, has showcased a five-category skill set headlined by a premium hit tool while being younger than most of the pitchers he has faced this year.
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Curtis Mead BOS 3BRed Sox's Curtis Mead: Likely to avoid surgery
7m agoMead isn't expected to undergo surgery to repair his fractured left wrist, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.
The Red Sox expect Mead to remain sidelined for roughly 6-to-8 weeks, which leaves room for him to return to action in the final few weeks of the regular season. With Boston also navigating injuries to Marcelo Mayer (forearm), Isiah Kiner-Falefa (forearm) and Trevor Story (abdomen), Anthony Seigler and Romy Gonzalez are the top candidates to start at second base for the time being.
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Eduardo Rodriguez ARI SPDiamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez: Tosses eight scoreless innings
10m agoRodriguez (10-3) earned the win Wednesday against the Pirates, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out two over eight scoreless innings.
Rodriguez never faced more than four batters in an inning and retired nine straight hitters at one point during his dominant outing. He generated 15 whiffs despite recording just two strikeouts but limited Pittsburgh to only five hard-hit balls. Wednesday's outing marked the second time this season he has completed eight innings. Rodriguez has now won five of his last six decisions and will carry a 2.48 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 88:45 K:BB into his next scheduled start Tuesday against the Padres.
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Jorge Soler LAA DHAngels' Jorge Soler: Idle Wednesday
17m agoSoler isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Soler will take a seat to begin Wednesday's contest after going 2-for-6 with three walks and an RBI across the first two games of the series. Mike Trout will fill in as the Halos' designated hitter while Wade Meckler, Josh Lowe and Jo Adell start across the outfield.
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Hayden Wesneski HOU SPAstros' Hayden Wesneski: Activated ahead of start
26m agoThe Astros reinstated Wesneski (elbow) from the injured list ahead of his start Wednesday against the Angels.
Wesneski's start will mark his first appearance on a big-league mound since May 2025, as he's been on the shelf for more than a year recovering from Tommy John surgery. The right-hander has made five appearances in the minor leagues over the past month, however, turning in a 2.25 ERA and 1.00 WHIP alongside a 21:4 K:BB in 20 innings. Miguel Ullola was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move.
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Christian Koloko ATL CPelicans' Christian Koloko: Signing with New Orleans
23h agoKoloko agreed a one-year contract with the Pelicans on Tuesday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.
The journeyman center is set to compete for one of New Orleans' final roster spots during training camp in the fall. The Pelicans feature a crowded frontcourt, which could make it difficult for Koloko to stick around with the team past camp.
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Johni Broome PHI PFClippers' Johni Broome: Heading to LAC
1d agoThe 76ers are trading Broome and a second-round pick to the Clippers for cash considerations Tuesday, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
The purpose of the deal for Philadelphia is to allow the team to stay under both the first and second aprons while signing LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (finger). Broome offers the Clippers depth at center, but he's unlikely to begin the new year as part of Los Angeles' Opening Night rotation unless injuries strike the frontcourt.
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Draymond Green GS PFWarriors' Draymond Green: Returning to Warriors
1d agoGreen agreed to re-sign with the Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million deal Tuesday, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
After declining the player option on his previous contract earlier this summer, the longtime Warrior is now set for his 15th season with Golden State in 2026-27 following the negotiation of a new pact. Green is entering his age-36 campaign this coming season and appears to be in a state of decline, but he still showed the ability to chip in across the board in 2025-26. He started all 68 of his regular-season appearances, averaging 8.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 0.9 steals in 27.5 minutes per game.
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Davion Mitchell MIA PGHeat's Davion Mitchell: Role could grow
1d agoMitchell could be in line for a larger role after Miami traded Tyler Herro in the deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sentinel reports.
With the Heat expected to lean on Mitchell as a primary backcourt facilitator, he'll have the opportunity to capitalize on the attention Antetokounmpo commands offensively. However, Mitchell's fantasy value will likely hinge on whether he can provide enough scoring to complement his defensive impact. Over 70 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, he averaged 9.3 points, 6.5 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals while shooting 49.0 percent from the field.
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Bam Adebayo MIA PFHeat's Bam Adebayo: New frontcourt partner incoming
1d agoAdebayo's (back) fantasy outlook should remain strong after Miami acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo, though his offensive role could shift alongside another high-usage frontcourt star, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sentinel opines.
While Adebayo may sacrifice some scoring volume, Antetokounmpo's ability to collapse defenses should create more efficient scoring opportunities, and the duo projects to form one of the league's premier defensive frontcourts. Adebayo nursed a back issue to end the 2025-26 season, but he should be a full go for training camp.
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Dalton Knecht LAL SFLakers' Dalton Knecht: Could get fresh start
1d agoKnecht could receive a larger offensive opportunity following LeBron James' departure, as the Lakers have significant scoring to replace, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
However, the additions of Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams provide more competition on the wing, while Sandro Mamukelashvili adds another rotation piece in the frontcourt. Knecht's ability to emerge as a reliable perimeter scorer should ultimately determine whether he can claim a larger role in 2026-27.
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Macklin Celebrini SJ CSharks' Macklin Celebrini: Gets massive payday
7h agoCelebrini signed a five-year, $94 million contract extension with the Sharks on Wednesday.
Celebrini's $18.8 million cap hit is projected to be the highest in the NHL, surpassing even Leo Carlsson's $18 million, which itself set a new standard for what young stars can expect to get paid when it was agreed upon July 3. However, Celebrini has one year remaining on his entry-level contract, so his new massive contract won't begin until the 2027-28 campaign. That leaves the door open for someone else to become the league's highest-paid player before Celebrini's deal takes effect. Regardless, the 20-year-old's upcoming paycheck is well deserved. After impressing with his 63 points as a rookie during the 2024-25 regular season, he broke out as a sophomore with 45 goals and 115 points in 82 regular-season appearances with the Sharks. Taken with the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, his time among the NHL's elite is just getting started.
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Topias Vilen NJ D
Devils' Topias Vilen: Secures two-way deal
8h agoVilen inked a one-year, two-way contract with New Jersey on Wednesday.
Vilen appeared in two regular-season games last year in which he posted one block and a plus-1 rating while averaging 15:28 of ice time. Even with a new contract in hand, the 23-year-old blueliner will be hard-pressed to break into the NHL full time next year. As such, he figures to be a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.
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Michael Hutchinson DET GMichael Hutchinson: Calling it a career
2d agoHutchinson announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday.
After 11 seasons as a backstop across six different NHL organizations, Hutchinson has decided to hang up his goalie pads. The 36-year-old netminder compiled a 57-62-18 record, a 2.94 GAA, a .903 save percentage and six shutouts across 154 career appearances. The Barrie, Ontario native's best season came one province west in Manitoba with the Jets during the 2014-15 campaign, when he posted a 21-10-5 record, a 2.39 GAA and a .914 save percentage across 38 regular-season outings as a rookie. Hutchinson played a large role in the Jets reaching the playoffs that season, and Winnipeg fans will have the opportunity to watch him in the organization's alumni game in October.
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Andrew Mangiapane CHI LWBlackhawks' Andrew Mangiapane: Good to go
4d agoMangiapane (lower body) is expected to be ready for training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, per TSN on Friday.
Mangiapane sat out the final two games of the 2025-26 regular season due to injury. Before finishing the year on the shelf, he had eight goals, 16 points, 58 shots on net and 65 hits across 62 appearances between Chicago and Edmonton. Mangiapane will compete for a bottom-six role with the Blackhawks during camp.
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Vyacheslav Buteyets ANA G
Ducks' Vyacheslav Buteyets: Signs overseas
5d agoButeyets signed a two-year contract with Traktor Chelyabinsk of the KHL on Friday and was subsequently loaned to the Shanghai Dragons, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports.
Buteyets will opt to continue his development in the KHL rather than battle for minutes with AHL San Diego. The Ducks retain his rights as an unsigned restricted free agent, but it's unclear if he'll ever prove himself enough to be a backup option at the NHL level.
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Akira Schmid FLA GPanthers' Akira Schmid: Inks two-year deal
5d agoSchmid signed a two-year, $4 million contract with the Panthers on Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Schmid and Florida managed to avoid an arbitration hearing by agreeing to this deal. The 26-year-old netminder had a 16-10-6 record, 2.59 GAA and .893 save percentage in 34 regular-season appearances with Vegas in 2025-26. Florida acquired him from the Golden Knights on June 29 in exchange for a 2028 third-round pick. Schmid is likely to serve as the Panthers' No. 2 netminder behind Jacob Markstrom (undisclosed).
