Noah Brown Activated From Injured Reserve

Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown (groin) has been activated from injured reserve. Brown began the season as the Texans' starting slot receiver and hauled in 3-of-4 passes for 20 yards in Week 1 before injuring his groin and landing on IR. His activation most likely means that rookie wide receiver Tank Dell (concussion), who... Read More

Yu Chang Has Elected Free Agency

Former Boston Red Sox infielder Yu Chang has elected free agency. The 28-year-old was designated for assignment back on August 8 and then outrighted to Triple-A Worcester on August 11. Chang dealt with a ton of injuries this season with the Red Sox, putting up a lackluster .162/.200/.352 batting line with six home runs, 18... Read More

Zach Plesac Elects Free Agency

Former Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Zach Plesac has elected free agency. The 28-year-old righty was designated for assignment back in June and will now hit the open market this winter. He put up a poor 7.59 ERA, 1.969 WHIP, and 14:5 K/BB ratio over 21 1/3 innings (five starts) during the 2023 campaign. At one... Read More

Framber Valdez To Start Game 2 Of The ALCS

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez will start Game 2 of the ALCS against the Texas Rangers on Monday. Veteran Justin Verlander will start Game 1 on Sunday in Houston. Valdez was roughed up by the Twins in his first postseason start against the Twins back on October 8. The 29-year-old allowed five earned runs... Read More

Kendall Graveman Will Remain Out For The ALCS

Houston Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman (shoulder) will be out for the ALCS, according to manager Dusty Baker. The Astros' skipper told reporters on Saturday that the veteran reliever is still dealing with the shoulder issue that kept him off the ALDS roster and that his condition hasn't improved. Depending on how the next week... Read More

Charles Cross Will Play In Week 6 Against The Bengals

Seattle Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross (toe) got in another full practice on Friday and will play in Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The second-year tackle sprained his toe in Week 1 and missed the next three games as a result. Seattle had a bye in Week 5 and the extra time off proved... Read More

Justin Evans Placed On Injured Reserve, Bradley Roby Added To Roster

Philadelphia Eagles safety Justin Evans (knee) has been placed on injured reserve and cornerback Bradley Roby has been added to the 53-man roster in a corresponding move. Roby joined the Eagles' practice squad a few weeks ago and played in Week 5 against the Rams but he now will be a part of the regular... Read More

Juwan Johnson Ruled Out For Week 6

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (calf) has been ruled out for Week 6 against the Houston Texans. Johnson didn't play in Week 5, either, and didn't log a single practice this week so his calf issue is clearly still bothering him. Jimmy Graham and Foster Moreau will continue to see all of the... Read More

Chris Olave Gets In Another Full Practice, Will Play On Sunday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (toe) got in another full practice on Friday and should be ready to go for Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Houston Texans. Olave has been dealing with a toe injury, which forced him to practice on a limited basis to begin the week. However, he got in... Read More

Tony Pollard Gets In A Full Practice On Friday, Ready For MNF

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (shoulder) got in a full practice on Friday after being limited on Thursday with a shoulder issue. Pollard popped up on the injury report on Thursday but it doesn't appear to be a big issue as he logged a full practice on Friday. Barring any setbacks, he should be... Read More

Elijah Mitchell Doesn't Practice On Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. The 25-year-old back has been dealing with a knee injury that's limited him to just two games so far this season. He'll likely be out for Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns if Wednesday's DNP is any indication. Jordan Mason has done... Read More

Travis Kelce Is Expected To Play On Thursday Night Against The Broncos

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (ankle) is expected to play on Thursday Night Football against the Denver Broncos in Week 6. The 34-year-old tight end sprained his ankle in the Chiefs' Week 5 win over the Minnesota Vikings and was listed as questionable for TNF, despite getting in a pair of limited practices... Read More

JuJu Smith-Schuster Does Not Practice On Wednesday

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) missed practice on Wednesday. Both Smith-Schuster and fellow WR Demario Douglas (concussion) remain in concussion protocol and should both be considered questionable for Sunday's Week 6 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The short-handed Patriots called up WR Tyquan Thornton from the practice squad earlier this week... Read More

Jordan Addison Limited In Practice On Wednesday

Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison (ankle) was limited in practice on Wednesday. This is the first time we've heard about an ankle issue for the rookie wideout but a limited session is better than a DNP at this point in the week. He should be good to go for the Vikings' Week 6... Read More

Lil'Jordan Humphrey Released By The Broncos

Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey has been released by the team. The fifth-year receiver, who has played sparingly through the first five weeks of the season, will finish his tenure with the Broncos with four catches for 25 yards and a score. Humphrey was cut at the end of camp in August before being... Read More

Colt McCoy Works Out For The Vikings On Tuesday

Free-agent quarterback Colt McCoy was one of eight players to work out for the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, according to Field Yates of ESPN. This move makes sense for Minnesota, as backup quarterback Nick Mullens (back) could potentially be placed on Injured Reserve. That means the Vikings are one Kirk Cousins injury away from starting... Read More

T.J. Watt Will Continue To Play Through Dislocated Finger

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt (finger) dislocated his finger and tore multiple ligaments during Sunday's Week 5 win over the Baltimore Ravens, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Apparently, Watt popped his finger back into place and kept playing during the game. The 2021 DPOY does not expect to miss any games due... Read More

Clayton Kershaw Will Start A Potential Game 4

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw would start a potential Game 4 of the NLDS against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Sunday that the veteran southpaw would get the ball in Game 4 if the series makes it that far. "For me, that's the best option, and I see it... Read More

Gunnar Henderson Is Batting Cleanup In Game 2 Of The ALDS

Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson is starting at third base and batting cleanup against Jordan Montgomery and the Texas Rangers in Game 2 of the ALDS on Sunday. Henderson dropped to fifth in the batting order for Game 1 but he's back to batting fourth against the southpaw Montgomery. He is starting at third while... Read More

Nathan Eovaldi Slated To Start Game 3 Of The ALDS

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi is scheduled to start Game 3 of the ALDS against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. Eovaldi looked sharp in his first playoff start against the Rays on Wednesday, holding Tampa to just one run over 6 2/3 innings while striking out eight. The 33-year-old was mostly solid this season--although,... Read More

Cristian Javier Will Start Game 3 Of The ALDS On Tuesday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier is slated to start Game 3 of the ALDS on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins. Framber Valdez will start Game 2 on Sunday after Justin Verlander blanked the Twins over six innings during Game 1 on Saturday. Javier broke out in a major way in 2022, particularly in the... Read More

John Schneider Will Return As The Blue Jays Manager In 2024

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider will return in 2024, according to general manager Ross Atkins. Schneider was widely criticized for his decision to remove starting pitcher Jose Berrios after 47 pitches in an elimination game against the Minnesota Twins in the AL Wild Card Series. Schneider and the Blue Jays have now had back-to-back... Read More

Michael Lorenzen Makes The NLDS Roster

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen has made the NLDS roster. Lorenzen, who was a key trade-deadline acquisition for the Phillies, was surprisingly left off the roster for the Wild Card round. The 31-year-old put up a shaky 5.51 ERA (5.81 FIP) with just 28 strikeouts to 20 walks over 47 1/3 innings (11 games,... Read More

Kendall Graveman Left Off The ALDS Roster With A Shoulder Issue

Houston Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman (shoulder) has been left off the ALDS roster due to right shoulder discomfort. This does not bode well for the Astros as Graveman has been one of their most reliable bullpen arms down the stretch. The severity of his should strain is not known so it's unclear if he... Read More

Byron Buxton Left Off The ALDS Roster

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee) is not on the ALDS roster. Buxton has been dealing with a knee issue and has recently progressed to taking batting practice, but he is still not healthy enough to play. There is a chance he could contribute later on in the postseason if the Twins advance deep... Read More

Kyle Wright Placed On The 60-Day Injured List

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) has been placed on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. The 28-year-old has been dealing with shoulder issues for quite some time and it hampered his production in 2023. He obviously won't pitch in the playoffs now so more pressure will be placed on young... Read More

Tee Higgins Ruled Out For Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (ribs) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. This move isn't all that surprising after the Bengals elevated WR Kwamie Lassiter II from the practice squad to the active roster earlier on Saturday. Higgins has been dealing with a cracked rib and was hoping to... Read More

Kwamie Lassiter II Elevated From The Practice Squad For Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Kwamie Lassiter II has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Lassiter's activation likely means that Tee Higgins (ribs), who is being listed as questionable with a cracked rib, is trending towards not playing. Higgins is shaping up... Read More

Micah Parsons Not On The Injury Report, Will Play On SNF

Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons (knee) has been removed from the team's injury report and will play on Sunday Night Football. Parsons, who got in a pair of limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday, practiced fully on Friday and was never really in danger of missing Sunday's pivotal matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.... Read More

Cooper Kupp Activated From Injured Reserve, Will Play In Week 5

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) has been activated from Injured Reserve and is ready to play against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5. The 30-year-old wideout practiced in full all week so his activation should not come as a surprise. Kupp is not expected to be on a snap count, either, which... Read More