Isaac Paredes Pulled From Saturday's Game

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Isaac Paredes (hand) has been removed early from Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The 24-year-old was taken out of the contest after getting hit in the hand by a pitch in the fifth inning. Paredes has experienced some tough luck this season as he has been hit a league-leading 20 […]

Austin Meadows Shut Down For The Season

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows will be shut down for the rest of the 2023 season, according to manager A.J. Hinch. The 28-year-old has been away from the team since early April due to mental health reasons. He continues to undergo treatment for his anxiety near his home in Florida. The Tigers aren't in the […]

Ketel Marte Removed Early On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (knee) was removed early during Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The 29-year-old fouled a ball off his knee during the opening frame. He remained in the contest, but was ultimately lifted in the seventh inning due to an apparent knee issue. The expectation is that Marte will undergo […]

Tyler O'Neill To The Bench On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. It doesn't appear that O'Neill is dealing with an injury, so this is probably just a routine rest day. O'Neill is 8-for-21 at the plate with two home runs and five RBI since the beginning of […]

Javier Baez To Sit Out On Saturday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is out of Saturday's starting lineup versus the Chicago White Sox. The 30-year-old has seen quite a lot of the bench lately, which shouldn't come as much of a surprise. Baez is slashing .221/.267/.319 with eight home runs and 54 RBI in 123 games this season. The Tigers aren't in […]

Evan Carter Heads To The Bench

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The 21-year-old top prospect made his MLB debut during Friday's game. Carter went 1-for-3 with a stolen base during his first big league contest. The assumption is that he'll play regularly, so it's a bit odd to […]

Austin Riley Returning On Saturday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 26-year-old is back in the lineup after missing each of the last two games due to a stomach bug. This season, Riley is slashing .274/.334/.509 with 34 home runs and 85 RBI in 138 […]

Marlon Humphrey Ruled Out For Week 1

Baltimore Ravens defensive back Marlon Humphrey (foot) has been ruled out for the Week 1 matchup against the Houston Texans. This doesn't come as a surprise after Humphrey has missed practice all week. He underwent surgery on his foot in mid-August, so his absence was expected. The organization is hopeful that Humphrey will return for […]

Dare Ogunbowale Questionable For Season Opener

Houston Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale (hamstring) is considered questionable for the Week 1 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The veteran back has been limited all week in practice due to a lingering hamstring issue. That being said, he could possibly be on the sideline for this game, assuming he's not better by Sunday. His […]

Myles Gaskin Expected To Remain With Vikings

Minnesota Vikings running back Myles Gaskin has been released by the organization on Friday. However, the 26-year-old is expected to rejoin the team as part of the squad practice. After that, Gaskin is expected to be elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for the Week 1 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. […]

Jaleel McLaughlin To Have Significant Role

Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin is expected to get significant carries in Week 1, according to Andrew Mase. It appears the Broncos are going to use a three-back committee to open the season. Javonte Williams is the favorite to be the lead back, but is expected to be eased back into action after coming […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Won't Be Limited In Week 1

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (wrist) has practiced in full this week and wasn't listed on the final injury report heading into Week 1. The rookie wideout is less than a month removed from wrist surgery. Despite that, Smith-Njigba isn't going to have any limitations heading into the Week 1 matchup against the Los […]

Mickey Moniak To Miss Another Game

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. Moniak was scratched ahead of Thursday's contest due to back tightness. It appears he's still dealing with the issue, so he'll miss at least one more game. The fact he hasn't been placed on the […]

Ryan Jeffers To Sit Out On Friday

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Mets. This doesn't appear to be injury related at all, so probably just a routine rest day for Jeffers. The 26-year-old saw his three-game hitting streak come to an end on Thursday. In his absence, Christian […]

Josh Jung Takes Swings On Friday

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (thumb) was able to take 25 swings without any issues on Friday. The 25-year-old was swinging off a tee without any problems which is great news for his recovery process. Jung has been out since early August due to a fractured left thumb. Before going down, Jung was slashing […]

Austin Riley Remains Out On Friday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (illness) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This marks the second game in a row that Riley has missed due to a stomach bug. It's worth noting that Braves' manager Brian Snitker said Riley would be available off the bench on Friday. […]

Joey Gallo Heads To The Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Joey Gallo (foot) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. The left-handed slugger will miss some time due to a left foot contusion. The organization hasn't given a timetable for Gallo's return to the field. At this point, Gallo could very well be on the injured list for the […]

Alex Kirilloff Activated, Playing On Friday

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The left-handed slugger will make his return after being sidelined since late July due to a right shoulder strain. Prior to going down, Kirilloff was slashing .270/.357/.442 with eight home runs and 32 RBI in 69 games. He'll […]

Shohei Ohtani To Miss Fifth Straight Game

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow, oblique) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The 29-year-old will miss his fifth game in a row as he continues to nurse an oblique issue. Ohtani is expected to undergo elbow surgery at the end of the season, so he […]

Michael Kopech Moves To Bullpen

Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech has been moved from the starting rotation to the team's bullpen, according to manager Pedro Grifol on Friday. Kopech holds a 5.16 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, and a 129/89 K/BB ratio over 26 starts this season. It gets worse as Kopech has been crushed to the tune of a 9.50 […]

Chase McLaughlin Not Recommended For Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin won the kicking competition during camp and opens the season as the starter. The 27-year-old outlasted Rodrigo Blankenship with a stellar showing in the final preseason game. McLaughlin knocked down 30-of-36 field goal attempts for an impressive 83.3% last season with the Indianapolis Colts. He appears to be a […]

Trey Palmer Won't Be Trustworthy For Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer has found himself in an interesting spot to open the season. Fellow wide receiver Russell Gage (knee) is out for the season, which opened up the No. 3 role on the roster. During the preseason, Palmer played extremely well and earned himself that third spot at wideout. It […]

Cade Otton A Risky Start For Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton could very well see an uptick in usage this upcoming season. The former fourth-round pick was a surprisingly viable option for the Bucs last season. Otton hauled in 42 receptions for 391 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games (11 starts) with Tampa Bay. Now, Otton is the […]

Jordan Mason Remains Limited On Thursday

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason (foot) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice. The good news is that the 24-year-old has been able to get through back-to-back limited practice sessions. Mason is dealing with a sprained foot that he suffered during the preseason finale. He's trending in the right direction, but Friday's practice […]

Ray-Ray McCloud III Logs In Limited Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III (wrist) was able to get through a limited practice session on Thursday. McCloud continues to work his way back from a broken wrist that he suffered in early August. The good news is that McCloud has been able to practice in a limited capacity on two consecutive […]

Chris Godwin Has WR2 Appeal

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin put together his first-ever 100-plus reception season in 2022. The 27-year-old has developed tremendously since entering the league in 2017. Godwin and Mike Evans have become a dynamic duo in Tampa Bay over the last few seasons. However, it remains to be seen how that duo will play […]

Mike Evans Has WR3 Value For Opener

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans appears to be healthy heading into the Week 1 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. The 30-year-old was dealing with a groin injury, but appears to have put that behind him. The superstar wideout is heading into the final year of his contract with no extension in sight. That […]

Rachaad White Has RB2 Upside

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White appears to have claimed the lead back role on this offense. The 24-year-old is coming off a rookie season where he rushed for 481 yards, while also hauling in 50 receptions for an additional 290 yards through the air in 17 games. He did all that while being […]

Baker Mayfield Has Favorable Matchup In Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is set to make his team debut against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The former No. 1 overall pick has experienced some highs and lows early in his career. The hope is that a change of scenery will help Mayfield get back on track. The good news is that […]

Chris Jones Could Hold Out Until Week 8

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones did not suit up for Thursday's regular season opener against the Detroit Lions. It appears the 29-year-old is willing to sit out until Week 8, assuming the two sides aren't able to reach a contract extension. Jones was seen sitting in a box at Arrowhead Stadium during Thursday's […]