Sam Howell Named Week 1 Starter

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell has officially been named as the team's Week 1 starter, according to head coach Ron Rivera. This news comes a day after Rivera was hesitant to name anyone the starter. It seemed fairly obvious that Howell was going to be the starter all along. He has been taking 100 percent […]

Kyle Finnegan Notches 19th Save

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan was handed the ball with a three-run lead in the ninth inning during Thursday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The right-hander worked his way into trouble by giving up two hits to open the frame. However, Finnegan was able to battle back and get out of the jam […]

Triston Casas Blasts 20th Home Run

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas continued to stay on fire at the plate during Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals. He kicked off the high-scoring affair by taking left-hander Patrick Corbin deep in the third inning. This blast notched Casas' 20th round tripper of the season. The 23-year-old has been nearly unstoppable at […]

J.D. Martinez Scratched From Thursday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (groin) has been scratched from Thursday's starting lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers. The veteran outfielder has been dealing with hamstring and groin issues over the past few weeks. The hope is that Martinez didn't suffer a significant setback, but this injury continues to linger. Will Smith will serve as […]

Joey Wiemer Absent On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Joey Wiemer is absent from Thursday's starting lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This appears to be a routine rest day for the struggling outfielder. Since the All-Star break, Wiemer is slashing .227/.282/.318 in 71 plate appearances. In his absence, Sal Frelick will cover center field and bat cleanup versus right-hander Lance […]

Mark Canha Sits Out On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Mark Canha is absent from Thursday's starting lineup versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 34-year-old produced the only run for his team during Wednesday's loss. This appears to be a routine rest day for the veteran outfielder. In his absence, William Contreras will serve as the designated hitter and bat second versus […]

Mekhi Blackmon Avoids Serious Injury

Minnesota Vikings defensive back Mekhi Blackmon (upper body) was forced to exit early during Thursday's practice due to injury. He appeared to have suffered an upper body injury and left to the locker room. After further testing, the Vikings believe that Blackmon has avoided any serious injuries. That is great news considering Blackmon has been […]

Ricky Seals-Jones Carted Off Practice Field

Indianapolis Colts tight end Ricky Seals-Jones (foot) was carted off the field during practice on Thursday. The 28-year-old appears to have suffered a right foot injury, but the severity of the injury is unknown right now. Seals-Jones signed with the Colts earlier this month and is fighting for a spot on the 53-man roster. He […]

George Pickens Looks Improved In Camp

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has reportedly transformed into more of a polished player. The team has expanded his route tree and it appears to be a benefit to the 22-year-old wideout. Last season, Pickens was mainly a deep-ball specialist, but he appears to be adding more to his game. Pickens hauled in a […]

Calvin Austin III Could Win Starting Slot Role

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III has reportedly been looking impressive during training camp. The 24-year-old snagged a touchdown in his preseason debut and that could be just the start of good things to come for Austin. It sounds like Austin is currently the favorite to win the starting slot role in Pittsburgh. Austin […]

Justin Fields Won't Play On Saturday

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields won't suit up for the team's second preseason game on Saturday. Head coach Matt Eberflus said Fields will sit out and select starters will join him on the sideline. It appears the Bears are going to take the cautious approach here and not risk the health of their starters in […]

Mike Trout To Face Live Pitching On Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is hopeful to begin hitting against live pitching on Thursday. The superstar outfielder recently progressed to hitting off a pitching machine. That is good news is his recovery process from his left hamate fracture. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since early July and remains without a clear timetable. […]

Jose Siri Dealing With Minor Injury

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri (finger) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The 28-year-old injured his finger while sliding into second base and was removed from the contest. Luckily, the X-rays were negative, so Siri is only dealing with a left pinky finger sprain. Manager Kevin Cash […]

Andrew Kittredge To Be Ready For Next Series

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (elbow) continues to work his way back from last year's Tommy John surgery. The right-hander has already made 15 minor league rehab appearances this season. It sounds like the veteran reliever is making solid progress and is nearly ready to return. In fact, Kittredge will reportedly be ready […]

MacKenzie Gore Leaves Early On Wednesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore (undisclosed) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. This is a shame considering the southpaw was pitching extremely well before he exited the game. Gore only allowed three baserunners over 6 1/3 shutout innings with seven strikeouts. It's uncertain what is wrong with […]

Tommy Edman Forced To Exit Early

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (leg) was removed early during Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Edman began the contest at shortstop, but moved to center field after Lars Nootbaar (groin) exited the game. However, Edman was forced to exit the game a few innings after Nootbaar. Edman fouled a ball off his leg […]

Lars Nootbaar Exits Early On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (groin) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. He was replaced in the fifth inning after fouling a ball off his groin area. Tommy Edman took over in center field after Nootbaar exited the game. However, Edman was also forced to leave the game […]

Vit Krejci Waived By Hawks

Atlanta Hawks guard Vit Krejci has been waived by the organization on Wednesday. He was on the team with a non-guaranteed deal and it appears the Hawks wanted to cut down their roster one spot. The 23-year-old made 23 appearances for the Hawks last season, but only averaged 5.7 minutes per game. He'll attempt to […]

Kristaps Porzingis Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (foot) has decided to sit out the upcoming FIBA World Cup due to injury. The big man is dealing with plantar fasciitis and is expected to miss four to six weeks for rehab. This is certainly frustrating news, but it sounds like Porzingis should be ready in time for training […]

James Outman Sitting Versus Lefty

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder James Outman is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This appears to be a matchup move to stack the lineup with right-handed hitters versus left-hander Wade Miley. Chris Taylor and Kike Hernandez will move into the outfield with Outman and Jason Heyward sitting out on […]

Aaron Hicks Remains Out On Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. He'll miss his second straight game after suffering a back injury during his return from the injured list on Monday. Luckily, it doesn't sound like Hicks is going to require another stint on the injured […]

Eloy Jimenez Absent On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The 26-year-old is dealing with a groin issue, so the White Sox will give him a rest day here. Fantasy managers should consider Jimenez as day-to-day, so hopefully he'll return soon. The expectation is that […]

Osvaldo Bido Rejoins Starting Rotation

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Osvaldo Bido is scheduled to make the start against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The 27-year-old was recalled this past weekend, but has mainly been serving in a relief role. The right-hander holds a 5.05 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and 37/15 K/BB ratio across 12 games (eight starts) with the Pirates this season. […]

Jose Siri Exits Early On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri (hand) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. It sounds like the 28-year-old suffered a hand injury while sliding into second base. The Rays decided to replace Siri with Luke Raley to begin the sixth inning. At the moment, it sounds like Siri […]

Drew Smyly Expected To Rejoin Starting Rotation

Chicago Cubs pitcher Drew Smyly is likely to rejoin the starting rotation, according to manager David Ross. The Cubs are expected to be without Marcus Stroman (ribs) for the foreseeable future. That being said, the Cubs have a void to fill, so they will likely go with Smyly until Stroman is ready. This season, Smyly […]

Javelin Guidry Expected To Need Surgery

New York Jets defensive back Javelin Guidry (knee) was hurt during joint practice on Wednesday. The expectation is that the 25-year-old is going to require knee surgery. That being said, Guidry is likely to land on the injured reserve, which would end his season. It's a shame considering Guidry was putting together a solid training […]

Jaire Alexander Participates In Drills

Green Bay Packers defensive back Jaire Alexander (foot) was able to line up with the starting defense during Wednesday's practice. He went and did individual drills afterwards, but it was good to see him back at practice. This is good news after Alexander missed the first preseason game due to injury. It sounds like he's […]

Micah Parsons Back To Full Strength

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (leg) was back in full pads for the beginning of Wednesday's practice. This is good news after Parsons was forced to exit early on Tuesday due to a leg issue. Parsons needed to get his leg wrapped after getting kicked accidentally. However, it appears that this was only a minor […]

Brock Purdy Uncertain To Play Saturday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) is uncertain to suit up for Saturday's preseason matchup against the Denver Broncos. The 23-year-old was recently cleared to practice on consecutive days after being limited during training camp. He didn't play in the first preseason game, but has been cleared for everything after undergoing surgery in March. […]

Damien Harris Returns To Practice On Wednesday

Buffalo Bills running back Damien Harris (knee) was able to return to the practice field on Wednesday. The 26-year-old was held out of practice on Tuesday after suffering a minor knee injury last week. Despite that, head coach Sean McDermott has said that Harris is trending in the right direction. The fact he was able […]