Esteury Ruiz Sitting Out On Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 24-year-old speedster. This season, Esteury Ruiz is slashing .251/.304/.331 with 37 RBI and 48 stolen bases over 91 games. Tony Kemp, Lawrence Butler, and Seth Brown will […]

J.D. Martinez Back In The Lineup On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (groin) is returning to Friday's starting lineup versus the Miami Marlins. This is good news after Martinez was a late scratch from Thursday's contest. The 35-year-old continues to deal with lingering hamstring and groin issues. Hopefully those problems are behind him, as he'll serve as the designated hitter and […]

Ryan Jeffers Scratched From Lineup

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (back) has been scratched from Friday's starting lineup versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. It sounds like Jeffers is dealing with back soreness, so fantasy managers should consider him as day-to-day. In his absence, Christian Vazquez will cover behind the plate and bat eighth versus right-hander Andre Jackson. Jeffers has been on […]

Nolan Schanuel Batting Leadoff In Debut

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel is set to make his MLB debut against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. The Angels selected Schanuel with the 11th overall pick during this year's draft. The 21-year-old will bat leadoff and cover first base versus right-hander Erasmo Ramirez on Friday. The expectation is that Schanuel will […]

Logan O'Hoppe Activated And Playing On Friday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (shoulder) has been activated from the 60-day injured list on Friday. O'Hoppe will make his return after missing the last four months due to a torn labrum in his left shoulder. He'll be behind the plate and bat fifth in his return versus the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. […]

C.J. Cron Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Angels first baseman C.J. Cron (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 16. This news shouldn't come as much of a surprise to fantasy managers. Cron has been dealing with lingering back discomfort for about a week. He'll get a chance to rest before possibly returning next weekend. […]

Joey Lucchesi Officially Recalled On Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday. The left-hander was rumored to be called up in order to give Kodai Senga an extra day to rest. That appears to be the plan as Lucchesi is in line to take the ball versus the St. Louis Cardinals on […]

Easton Stick To Start On Sunday

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick has been named the starter for Sunday's preseason matchup against the New Orleans Saints. The former fifth-round pick started their last preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams. He did well, throwing for over 100 yards and a touchdown in that contest. Similar to that game, Stick will start […]

Joe Burrow Not Traveling With Team

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) is not traveling with the team for their upcoming preseason matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. The 26-year-old is still dealing with a non-contact calf injury he suffered during the second day of training camp. He was recently spotted doing some on the field work, such as throwing and running. […]

Colts Sign James Washington

The Indianapolis Colts have reached an agreement with wide receiver James Washington on a one-year deal. The 27-year-old signed with the Dallas Cowboys last season, but barely saw any playing time while battling a foot injury. Washington joined the New Orleans Saints this offseason, but was cut a few weeks into training camp. It appears […]

Cordarrelle Patterson To Miss Multiple Weeks

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson will be out for a couple of weeks, according to head coach Arthur Smith. There weren't many more details given outside of the fact it's a soft-tissue injury. Patterson will miss the rest of the preseason before being re-evaluated ahead of Week 1 of the regular season. There's a […]

J.K. Dobbins Participating In Team Drills

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins participated in team drills during Friday's practice. He was recently activated from the PUP list and began practicing on Monday. However, he was limited to individual work until Friday's practice session. The Ravens still have roughly three weeks to get Dobbins prepared for the regular season opener. That should […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Misses Friday's Practice

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (undisclosed) did not suit up for Friday's practice session. He missed Thursday's practice as well, but fantasy managers shouldn't be alarmed. These are reportedly rest days for Beckham because the team doesn't want to push him too hard. The 30-year-old is coming off knee surgery, so the Ravens […]

Dustin Hopkins Uncertain To Play Sunday

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Dustin Hopkins (undisclosed) reportedly returned to the practice field on Thursday. The 32-year-old has been dealing with an unknown injury and has been out since late July. He's expected to compete with Cameron Dicker for the team's starting kicker job. Dicker has been excellent in camp as he's connected on over […]

Brandin Cooks Likely To See Heavy Workload

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks has looked like one of the most productive players on the team during training camp. The 29-year-old is set to begin his first year in Dallas this season. The Athletic's Joe Machota believes that Cooks will finish second in targets on the team this upcoming season. The only player […]

Zamir White Acting As Starting Running Back

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White was listed as the team's No. 1 back on the Raiders unofficial depth chart last week. It appears the 23-year-old will act as the starting back for as long as Josh Jacobs is away from the team. White rushed 13 times for 43 yards and a touchdown in […]

Jadeveon Clowney Signs With Ravens

Free-agent pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney has agreed on a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens. The 30-year-old has spent each of the last two seasons as a member of the Cleveland Browns. He managed only two sacks last season, but registered 11 sacks during the 2021 campaign. Clowney never lived up to the lofty expectations […]

Tyrie Cleveland Carted Off The Field

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland (neck) was involved in a scary incident during Thursday's preseason game against the Cleveland Browns. He was unable to haul in a pass, after which a Browns defensive back fell on his neck. The medical staff was able to stabilize Cleveland and carted him off the field. Cleveland has […]

Trishton Jackson Pushing For Roster Spot

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Trishton Jackson has been making a strong case to win a spot on the 53-man roster. The 25-year-old worked with the first-team offense during Thursday's joint practice. It appears he's back to full speed after suffering a knee injury earlier in training camp. He has mainly been getting increased reps due […]

Lions Waive Denzel Mims

Detroit Lions wide receiver Denzel Mims has been waived by the organization on Friday. The 25-year-old was reportedly impressing early on in camp, but injuries set him back. Mims suffered an ankle injury in practice, which led to a calf injury. Mims wasn't able to stay healthy enough for the Lions to trust him with […]

Malik Cunningham Could Be Dual-Threat Option

New England Patriots quarterback Malik Cunningham has been doing a little bit of everything during training camp. It appears the organization is hopeful that Cunningham can be a Taysom Hill type of player in this offense. The 24-year-old saw double digit snaps at both quarterback and wide receiver during their first preseason game. This unique […]

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 […]