Justin Crawford Not Ready to Play Center Field?

The Philadelphia Phillies aren't convinced that outfield prospect Justin Crawford can play an average big-league center field, and many rival evaluators agree that he is better in left field, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. There is more long-term upside from Crawford, but he could rate below Brandon Marsh in center field right now. […]

Lars Nootbaar has Surgery on Both of his Heels

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Friday that outfielder Lars Nootbaar (heels) underwent surgery on both of his heels on Oct. 7 to shave down Haglund's deformities, according to John Denton of MLB.com. It's unclear if Nootbaar's surgeries will put his status for spring training or the start of the 2026 regular season in jeopardy […]

Brendan Donovan Undergoes Sports Hernia Surgery

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Friday that second baseman Brendan Donovan (hernia) underwent sports hernia surgery on Oct. 7, according to John Denton of MLB.com. Donovan was shut down towards the tail end of the regular season in September due to a hernia that he dealt with during the second half. The 28-year-old should […]

George Springer Exits Game 5 Early After HBP on his Knee

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (knee) took a 95.6 mph fastball from Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo off his right kneecap in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Friday night and was forced to exit early, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Springer tried to stay in the game but […]

Christian Kirk Added to Injury Report With Hamstring Injury

Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk (hamstring) popped up on the Week 7 injury report on Friday and was listed as a limited participant in practice. It's unclear if Kirk injured his hamstring on Thursday or if the Texans were just giving the 28-year-old a maintenance day, but we should know more on his status […]

Dontayvion Wicks Questionable for Week 7

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable to play on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7. Wicks should be cleared to play in the desert on Sunday, but he should remain out of starting fantasy lineups, as the fourth option, at […]

Falcons "Feeling Good" About Darnell Mooney Playing Sunday Night

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said that he's "feeling good" about wide receiver Darnell Mooney's (hamstring) chances of playing on Sunday Night Football in Week 7 against the San Francisco 49ers, according to D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Mooney has not played since injuring his hamstring in Week 4, but it seems […]

Tutu Atwell to Play in Week 7, Will Have Bigger Role

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell (hamstring) was officially cleared to play in Sunday's London game in Week 7 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. Atwell did not play in the team's Week 6 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, but he's good to go for this weekend after practicing in full on both Thursday and Friday. […]

Zay Jones Listed as Questionable to Play in Week 7

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Zay Jones (knee) is listed as questionable to play on Sunday against the visiting Green Bay Packers in Week 7, according to Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports. Jones missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but he was able to return to a limited session on Friday, giving him a chance to […]

Christian Watson Won't Make his Season Debut in Week 7

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) will have to wait another week to make his 2025 season debut, as he's officially been ruled out for the Week 7 contest on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. Watson remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list after tearing his […]

Jackson Chourio Back in Game 4 Lineup Against Dodgers

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Shohei Ohtani, starting in left field and batting second. Chourio's troublesome hamstring tightened up on him in the middle of an at-bat in the Game […]

Ricky Pearsall Won't Return in Week 7

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) was unable to practice this week and has officially been ruled out for the Week 7 contest on Sunday Night Football against the Atlanta Falcons, according to The Athletic's Matt Barrows. The 25-year-old is dealing with a PCL injury in his right knee and will miss his […]

Jakobi Meyers Questionable to Face the Chiefs on Sunday

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (knee, toe) is officially listed as questionable to play this Sunday against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7. Meyers was unable to practice on both Wednesday and Thursday, but he was upgraded to a limited participant on Friday, giving him a chance to suit up this […]

Brock Bowers Considered Doubtful for Week 7

Although Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) was upgraded to a limited practice on Friday after missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday, he has been listed as doubtful to play on Sunday in Week 7 against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs, per Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The 22-year-old second-year tight […]

Brock Purdy Ruled Out Again in Week 7

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) has been ruled out yet again and will not suit up for a Week 7 Sunday night clash against the Atlanta Falcons, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Purdy initially suffered a turf-toe injury in Week 1 and missed Weeks 2 and 3 before returning to aggravate […]

Marvin Harrison Jr. Clears Concussion Protocol, Will be Active on Sunday

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (head) cleared the league's concussion protocol, was upgraded to a full practice participant on Friday, and was removed from the final Week 7 injury report, according to Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports. Despite suffering a concussion in the Week 6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, Harrison will play […]

CeeDee Lamb Off the Injury Report, Will Return in Week 7

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (ankle) was upgraded to a full practice participant on Friday and was removed from the Week 7 injury report, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. Lamb will officially return to play on Sunday against the division-rival Washington Commanders for the first time since suffering a high-ankle sprain in […]

Ben Rice Viewed as Primary First Baseman Going into Next Year

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he sees first baseman Ben Rice as the team's starting first baseman next year, but that won't mean that he will abandon catching behind Austin Wells, accordig to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Rice filled a unique utility role for the Yankees in 2025, serving […]

Ivan Herrera Has Bone Spurs Removed From his Elbow

According to a source, St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (elbow) had successful surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow on Oct. 15, per Jeff Jones of the Belleville News. The surgery is not expected to delay Herrera's offseason work, so he should be ready for the start of spring training next year […]

Nate Pearson Agrees to One-Year Deal With Astros

Free-agent right-hander Nate Pearson agreed to a one-year, $1.35 million deal with the Houston Astros on Friday, a source told Ari Alexander. Pearson was once a top-100 prospect in the Toronto Blue Jays system and still throws hard, but he has transitioned to a relief role and spent the past few years pitching in relief […]

Trey Yesavage to Start Game 6 of ALCS Against Seattle

Toronto Blue Jays rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage will start Game 6 of the American League Championship Series back in Toronto on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners, according to manager John Schneider. Despite only making three starts in his first big-league season for Toronto during the regular season, the Blue Jays included Yesavage on their postseason […]

Jose Alvarado Expected to be Back With Phillies Next Year

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said on Thursday that he'd be "surprised" if left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (forearm) isn't back with the team in 2026, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. The Phillies hold a $9.5 million club option on Alvarado for next season and are likely to pick it up, […]

Jasson Dominguez Expected to Play Regularly in 2026

MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports that New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez is expected to play regularly in 2026, according to manager Aaron Boone. Dominguez may play winter ball this offseason to prepare him for next year, and the Yankees envision him in left field, depending on how the offseason goes. Boone also said during his […]

Nestor Cortes Undergoes Surgery, Out Roughly 9-10 Months

San Diego Padres impending free-agent left-hander Nestor Cortes (biceps) had successful surgery to fix a small tendon tear in his left arm, according to Francys Romero. The 30-year-old Cuban southpaw is expected to return to baseball activities in roughly nine to 10 months. He will become a free agent at the conclusion of the World […]

Tigers, Tarik Skubal Have $250 Million Gap in Contract Talks

The New York Post's Jon Heyman is reporting that the Detroit Tigers and All-Star left-hander Tarik Skubal currently have a gap of around $250 million in contract talks. The word is that a year ago, the Tigers offered Skubal well below the $170 million deal that lefty Garrett Crochet eventually signed with the Boston Red […]

Jose Quintana to Start Game 4 of NLCS Against Dodgers

Milwaukee Brewers veteran left-hander Jose Quintana will start Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Friday at Dodger Stadium against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Quintana was pushed back to Friday's game after Milwaukee used left-hander Aaron Ashby as the opener and rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski as their […]

Nick Castellanos Expected to be Traded or Released

According to sources, the Philadelphia Phillies are expected to either trade or release veteran outfielder Nick Castellanos this offseason, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic. President of baseball operations David Dombrowski did not say anything regarding Castellanos during his press conference on Thursday. When asked specifically about Castellanos, Dombrowski said he could not comment on […]

David Njoku Ruled Out for Week 7

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) has officially been ruled out for the Week 7 tilt this Sunday against the visiting Miami Dolphins, according to Zac Jackson of The Athletic. Njoku will not be able to suit up this weekend after injuring his knee in last week's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and missing […]

Rico Dowdle to See Majority of Work in Week 7 for Panthers?

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales told reporters on Friday that the coaching staff has determined who will start at running back on Sunday in Week 7 against the New York Jets and get most of the reps between Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard, according to David Newton of ESPN. The Panthers are trying to […]

Jalen Coker "Will Definitely Play" in Week 7

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps), who is officially listed as questionable to make his 2025 season debut on Sunday versus the New York Jets, "will definitely play," according to head coach Dave Canales. Coker began the season on Injured Reserve due to a serious quad injury that he suffered in late August, but […]