Dominic Smith Activated, Optioned To Minors

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith (ankle) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. He has finally fully recovered from an ankle issue that has sidelined him since mid-July. They didn't really miss his bat considering he's hitting .194/.276/.284 with zero home runs in 58 games this season. That being said, the […]

Yonathan Daza Departs Early On Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Yonathan Daza (shoulder) didn't last long during Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He exited the contest after a diving catch during the first inning. Afterwards, Daza was clutching his left arm in pain, so the Rockies decided to remove him from the contest. Now, Daza has been diagnosed with a […]

Kyle Schwarber Considered Day-To-Day

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (calf) was forced to exit early during Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. The organization is calling the injury a mild calf strain. He picked up the injury during a fifth-inning plate appearance where he drew a walk. The good news is, Schwarber avoided major injury, but his status for […]

Garrett Cooper Exits Early On Thursday

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper (calf) was forced to exit early during Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Manager Don Mattingly said that Cooper's calf tightened up on him, so that's why he came out of the game. Jesus Aguilar came in as a pinch hitter to relieve Cooper from the contest. Mattingly said […]

Max Fried Placed On Concussion List

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (head) was scheduled to make a start on Friday, but that won't happen now. The 28-year-old has been placed on the 7-day concussion list, retroactive August 8. Fried hit his head on the ground while attempting to make a play during Saturday's contest. The left-hander is eligible to come […]

Michael Brantley Seeking Second Opinion

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) has been away from the organization for some time. Now, it has been revealed that Brantley is seeking a second opinion on his left shoulder, according to bench coach Joe Espada. The 35-year-old has been sidelined since late June due to a lingering right shoulder issue. It sounds like […]

Rowan Wick Notches Four-Out Save

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Rowan Wick has been the favorite option in the ninth inning since the trade deadline. On Wednesday, Wick was asked to get a four-out save against the Washington Nationals. He gave up a single to the first batter he faced, but retired the rest of the hitters he saw. The 29-year-old […]

Ryan Pepiot Recalled, Starting On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot has been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 24-year-old will take the mound against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. He's posting an impressive 2.76 ERA with 19 strikeouts over 16 1/3 innings in four starts at the MLB level. The Dodgers are without Clayton Kershaw (back) for a […]

Whit Merrifield Will Rest On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Whit Merrifield (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Fantasy managers don't need to panic as this appears to be a routine day off for Merrifield. Raimel Tapia is starting in his place in center field and batting seventh against right-hander Dean Kremer. […]

Byron Buxton To Sit Out On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This appears to be a routine rest day, which seems to happen quite often to Buxton. Nick Gordon will play center field and bat sixth versus right-hander Ryan Pepiot on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should expect […]

Cowboys Sign Brett Maher

The Dallas Cowboys have reached an agreement with kicker Brett Maher. The organization brought in Maher along with a few other kickers for a tryout. Clearly, Maher has won that battle and has been signed by the organization. He made 16-of-18 field goals for the New Orleans Saints in 2021. Before that, Maher spent two […]

Najee Harris Could See Lighter Workload

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris could see a lighter workload heading into next season. The second-year back saw 307 carries for 1,200 yards, and seven touchdowns during his first season in Pittsburgh. He also hauled in 74 receptions for 467 yards and three touchdowns through the air. Clearly, Harris was heavily used in the […]

Darius Anderson Suffers Season-Ending Injury

Houston Texans running back Darius Anderson (knee) suffered a season-ending injury on Tuesday. The 24-year-old has done serious damage to his knee and will require immediate surgery. Anderson was an undrafted back out of TCU in 2020. He has bounced around to multiple practice squads, but hasn't made an NFL appearance. It was tough to […]

Eno Benjamin Has Impressed The Team

Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin has been impressive during training camp, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. The 23-year-old is reportedly one of the hardest workers on the team. Despite that, Benjamin will have competition for the RB2 job in Arizona. The team has added Darrel Williams and drafted Keontay Ingram as well. James […]

Geno Smith To Start First Preseason Game

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith will make the start under center for the first preseason game, according to head coach Pete Carroll. The former second round pick looks to have the edge over Drew Lock. Although, Lock has looked better over the last week, but it sounds like this is Smith's job to lose. Smith […]

Jack Flaherty To Start Rehab Assignment On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Wednesday. The hope is that Flaherty can throw around 30-35 pitches during his rehab debut. The 26-year-old has thrown a total of eight innings this season across three starts. He continues to deal with a lingering shoulder […]

Tim Anderson Will Undergo Surgery

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (hand) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The organization announced that Anderson will undergo surgery to repair the torn ligament in his left hand. The expectation is that Anderson is going to be sidelined for the next six weeks. A tough blow to the White Sox with […]

Julio Rodriguez Likely To Return On Friday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) is likely to return from the injured list on Friday, according to manager Scott Servais. The 21-year-old outfielder is eligible to be activated on Wednesday, but that appears unlikely at this point. It sounds like Rodriguez still has some lingering soreness, so the organization will give him some additional […]

Tanner Houck Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck (back) has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 6. This is bad timing for Boston, as Houck has been sharp out of the bullpen this year. He currently holds a 3.15 ERA and 56:22 K:BB ratio over 60 innings (four starts, 28 relief appearances) on […]

Justin Turner To Return On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He has been sidelined since July 30 due to an abdominal issue. The veteran infielder will play shortstop and bat second against right-hander Joe Ryan on Tuesday. Infielder Miguel Vargas has been optioned to the minors ahead […]

Patrick Corbin To Be Skipped In The Rotation

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin will have his next start in the rotation skipped, according to manager Dave Martinez. The organization has an off day on Thursday, so this will allow them to execute this plan without putting any further strain on the rest of their rotation. Corbin has lost 16 games this season […]

Kyren Williams Activated On Monday

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (foot) has been activated from the active/PUP list on Monday. The Rams have little draft capital, but were able to snag Williams in the third round of this year's draft. He was expected to give Darrell Henderson Jr. a run for the backup gig in Los Angeles. At […]

MyCole Pruitt Joins Falcons

Free-agent tight end MyCole Pruitt has signed with the Atlanta Falcons. The former fifth-round pick has bounced around the league since entering it in 2015. Pruitt appeared in 16 games last season, but finished with 14 receptions for 145 yards. He has mainly been depth and a blocker throughout his career. Pruitt will be nice […]

Danny Shelton Has Workout With Raiders

Free-agent defensive tackle Danny Shelton had a workout with the Las Vegas Raiders. The former first-round pick has struggled to make much of an impact over the last two seasons. Before that, Shelton recorded 61 tackles and three sacks through 16 games with the New England Patriots. Lately, the Raiders have made it a habit […]

Brett Maher Has Workout With Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have decided to bring in some more kickers for added competition. They hosted kickers Brett Maher, Cole Murphy and Matt Ammendola for workouts. Cleary, the organization isn't happy with the results they're getting from Lirim Hajrullahu and rookie Jonathan Garibay. The team might add another kicker to the mix, but that remains […]

Shohei Ohtani Gets Rare Off Day

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics. This will be a rare off day for the two-way superstar. Max Stassi will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth against lefty Cole Irvin. Fantasy managers can look elsewhere for a streaming […]

Kyle Hendricks Undergoes MRI On Monday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) underwent an MRI on Monday. The right-hander is hopeful to get back on the mound before the end of the season. He has been sidelined since early June due to a lingering right shoulder issue. The MRI revealed that Hendricks hasn't been progressing well. It sounds like the […]

Evan Longoria Activated And Starting On Monday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday. The veteran infielder missed two weeks due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. However, Longoria is back and playing third base and batting fourth against lefty Blake Snell on Monday. The expectation is that Longoria will continue […]

Jason Heyward Done With The Cubs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of the regular season. Also, the organization announced that Heyward won't return to the Cubs roster next season. The veteran outfielder is owed $22 million for the 2023 season, which is the last year on his eight-year deal. The Cubs will likely […]

Kyle Farmer Scratched On Monday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Kyle Farmer (neck) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the New York Mets. The 31-year-old is dealing with neck stiffness, so he'll get the night off. This doesn't sound like something that is going to force Farmer to the injured list. Fantasy managers should assume he's day-to-day […]