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Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills quarterback AJ McCarron (shoulder) suffered a hairline fracture in his collarbone during the preseason game on Friday against the Browns, according to a source close to McCarron. He was competing for the starting job this preseason but is now a candidate to go on the Injured Reserve-designated to return.... Read More
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Mike Glennon (forearm) is nursing a forearm injury and did not play in the preseason game on Friday, according to head coach Steve Wilks. Glennon is third on the QB depth chart behind Sam Bradford and rookie Josh Rosen, so he has no fantasy value heading into the 2018 season. Hot Trending... Read More
Buffalo Bills quarterback AJ McCarron (shoulder) suffered a right shoulder injury in the preseason game against the Browns on Friday. The team is expected to provide an update on McCarron's status on Saturday. All four of the series McCarron played in on Friday were three-and-outs. Rookie QB Josh Allen replaced him and was 3-for-6 for... Read More
Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (wrist) was 0-for-2 with a walk in five innings in left field in his minor league rehab outing on Friday. Cooper has been plagued by injuries this year and has played in only 14 games all season with the Fish. He'll have an opportunity to play first base against... Read More
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Yefry Ramirez will make a start on Sunday against the Indians. Ramirez is a very poor streaming option against the first-place Indians this weekend. The 24-year-old right-hander has gone 1-4 with a 5.40 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 40 strikeouts in 40 innings. The strikeout upside is nice, but the matchup is just... Read More
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Eric Lauer (forearm) will make a rehab start with Single-A Lake Elsinore on Saturday. The rookie left-hander has had a roller coaster season for the Friars, going 5-7 with a 5.30 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 7.8 K/9 over 18 starts. He's likely to rejoin the rotation before the end of... Read More
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (groin) allowed three earned runs on four hits while walking four and striking out five in 4 1/3 innings with Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday. It's not the cleanest outing for the young left-hander, but he's closer to rejoining the Braves. Fried was 1-4 with a clean 3.14 ERA, 1.36... Read More
Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez, who was recently demoted to the bullpen for the first time in his illustrious career, will start in James Paxton's place on Monday against the Astros. Paxton isn't expected to be out long, so King Felix might make just one or two more starts maximum before returning to a relief... Read More
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales will be moved back from Sunday to Wednesday in order to give his arm some rest, according to manager Scott Servais. Gonzales has had a tough month of August in three starts, allowing 15 earned runs on 27 hits (four home runs) in 17 innings. Overall he's still been... Read More
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies (shoulder) allowed three hits and four earned runs while walking five and striking out two in 3 2/3 innings (79 pitches) in his latest rehab start for Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday. Manager Craig Counsell said the team will talk about the next step for Davies. The right-hander has... Read More
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (knee) left the game early on Friday with right knee soreness after a collision in the outfield with teammate Lorenzo Cain. Thames was hitless with a strikeout in his only plate appearance before leaving. The severity of his injury is unknown, but don't be surprised if he doesn't play... Read More
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (finger) was dealing with a blister issue again during his start on Friday and might need another stint on the disabled list. It wasn't an easy matchup against the Yankees, but Stroman allowed five earned runs on six hits (one homer) while walking two... Read More
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is appealing his two-game suspension, although he wasn't in the lineup on Friday night. Puig was suspended for two games for his part in a benches-clearing brawl with the division-rival Giants on Tuesday. He has been pretty useful for fantasy owners in all formats this year in a good... Read More
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen (heart) threw again on Friday and said he felt "great." He's hoping to be cleared to pitch on Monday. The Dodgers and fantasy owners desperately want Jansen back. The LA bullpen has struggled in his absence, most notably Scott Alexander in the ninth inning. Until Jansen returns, pitcher Kenta... Read More
Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo went 1-for-4 with a walk and strikeout as the designated hitter in his first rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. Castillo is eligible to return on Aug. 23 after his 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension. He'll become the starting catcher and has nice power potential at a weak position... Read More
Boston Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright (knee) has already thrown a few bullpen sessions and could be nearing a rehab assignment. He went on the 10-day disabled list on June 26 after having a cartilage restoration procedure on his left knee last May. When the knuckleballer does return, it'll be in a relief role. He... Read More
Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) remains at home in Arizona while he rehabs his injured left knee, but manager Alex Cora said Pedroia "feels that he's improving." The team isn't ruling out a return for Pedroia, but fantasy owners probably should. The veteran has only been able to appear for 11 at-bats... Read More
Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon is making his first start at shortstop on Friday with Jean Segura on paternity leave. However, Gordon is hitting ninth against Dodgers starter Walker Buehler, severely limiting his daily ceiling. Gordon could stay at the position throughout the weekend with Segura away, but he's unlikely to acquire shortstop eligibility... Read More
The New York Mets have spoken with several teams regarding relief pitcher Jerry Blevins, who hasn't allowed a run with a .301 opponent's OPS in his last 11 outings. However, nothing appears to be imminent. The Dodgers come to mind as a team that could use some relief help without closer Kenley Jansen (heart). Blevins,... Read More
Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones (hamstring) ran on Friday for the first time and said he felt good. He expects to be activated from the disabled list when his 10 days are up. Jones is hitting a weak .204/.261/.359 on the season with eight home runs and 26 RBI, but he also has nine stolen... Read More
New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley (leg) will not play in the team's second preseason game against the Lions on Friday. The Giants are just being cautious with the second overall pick in the draft. He will be fine for Week 1 and will be the workhorse back in his first season in... Read More
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Yairo Munoz (wrist) will start his rehab assignment with Double-A Springfield on Saturday. Munoz was hitting well in his limited time with the Red Birds, going 59-for-208 (.284) with six home runs, 31 RBI and five stolen bases. He'll likely return to a utility role with the team for the stretch... Read More
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (oblique) will head to High-A Palm Beach to start his rehab assignment. It won't be a quick rehab assignment since he's been out since June 20. But he should have a chance to return to the rotation next month. Wacha was great before he got hurt, going 8-2... Read More
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Scott Schebler (shoulder) could begin a rehab assignment on Sunday if everything continues to go well with his shoulder, according to manager Jim Riggleman. Schebler has been sidelined since July 14 but is nearing a return. With Adam Duvall now in Atlanta, Schebler start regularly when he returns to Cincinnati. He has... Read More
The Houston Astros activated outfielder George Springer (thumb) from the 10-day disabled list on Friday. Springer is expected to be back in the starting lineup Friday against A's starter Edwin Jackson. Get him back into your fantasy lineups. He was hitting .250 with 19 home runs, 58 RBI and six stolen bases before his injury.... Read More
Free-agent tight end Brent Celek said he isn't interested in playing for the Cowboys and is leaning toward retirement. "I think I'm leaning more toward retirement," Celek said. "I've had a few offers, but none of them are worth leaving a city that I have been in for 11 years where I won the Super... Read More
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (shoulder) is dealing with a minor injury and his tests came back positive, according to a source. He doesn't expect to miss much time. The Super Bowl MVP is one of the best backups in the NFL. He's excellent insurance in case Carson Wentz (knee) isn't ready for Week 1.... Read More
Minnesota Vikings running backs Dalvin Cook and Latavius Murray could split a good chunk of the workload this year, but head coach Mike Zimmer said it's too early to discuss how the carries will be divided but "they'll both be factors." Cook looked great as a rookie but tore his ACL in the fourth game... Read More
Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson's (wrist) MRI exam on his right wrist showed a "bad sprain." Hellickson will land on the disabled list. The veteran hurler might only have to miss a start or two. He's been a streaming option in deeper leagues with his 3.57 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and... Read More
Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (biceps, hand) no longer has pain in his biceps, but his right hand remains sore. He's hoping to take batting practice by Sunday or Monday, which makes his activation at the 10-day mark "questionable," according to manager Terry Francona. The slugger could still return sometime next week if he... Read More
