Starling Marte Out In Game 1 Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (hand) is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Marte was hit by a pitch on his right hand on Tuesday and is undergoing tests, but skipper Buck Showalter said, "so far, so good." It appears that the 33-year-old […]

Max Scherzer Going On Injured List

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) is going on the 15-day injured list and won't make his next scheduled start on Friday against the Miami Marlins. Scherzer had to be pulled early from his last start on Saturday with what manager Buck Showalter called fatigue in his left side. The good news is […]

Kenneth Walker III Misses Another Practice

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III (hernia) missed another practice on Tuesday. Walker has a little extra time with the team's Week 1 regular season opener against the Denver Broncos not until Monday night, but the 21-year-old doesn't appear to be on the right track to play. Walker did some running and catching […]

Darren Waller Says He's Ready For Week 1

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) plans to play in the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. Waller returned to practice last week after dealing with a hamstring issue in training camp. The 29-year-old was also angling for a contract extension this summer, which was part […]

Wade Miley Activated And Starting Tuesday

The Chicago Cubs activated left-hander Wade Miley (shoulder) from the injured list on Tuesday and designated pitcher Luke Farrell for assignment in a corresponding move. Miley is returning to the team's starting rotation and will start on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. The 35-year-old veteran southpaw has made only four starts this year, but he's […]

Cubs Place Willson Contreras On Injured List

The Chicago Cubs placed catcher Willson Contreras (ankle) on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain on Tuesday and reinstated Michael Hermosillo from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. The Cubs also designated Nicholas Padilla for assignment. Contreras' injured list stint is retroactive to Sept. 3. The All-Star backstop missed the […]

Anthony Rizzo Heading For Injured List

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back, head) will be placed on the injured list, according to skipper Aaron Boone. First baseman Ronald Guzman will be added to the active roster in a corresponding move on Wednesday. Rizzo received an epidural injection for his back injury last week, and he's been experiencing headaches ever […]

Zack Wheeler Plays Catch Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (forearm) played a little catch on Tuesday. Wheeler was pulled from his originally scheduled start on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins with renewed soreness in his right forearm. If he doesn't have any setbacks after throwing on Tuesday, he could move to a bullpen session later this week. The […]

Hunter Greene Making Another Rehab Start Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander Hunter Greene (shoulder) is making another minor league rehab start on Tuesday for Triple-A Louisville. Greene threw scoreless innings in his first rehab outing last Thursday and he recovered well enough to make another start early this week. Look for the 23-year-old to build his pitch count up even more after […]

Jonathan India Back In Leadoff Spot

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (knee) is back at second base and is batting leadoff on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs and left-hander Wade Miley. India was injured and had to leave the second game of a doubleheader on Sunday, but he was able to heal up during the team's off day on Monday. […]

Avisail Garcia Activated From Injured List

The Miami Marlins activated outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) from the injured list on Tuesday and optioned Peyton Burdick to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. Garcia will immediately return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola, as he's starting in right field and hitting cleanup. The 31-year-old veteran will be […]

Jon Berti Returns Against Phillies

Miami Marlins second baseman Jon Berti (hip) is back at second base and is hitting leadoff on Tuesday against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola. Berti missed almost a full week with a hip injury, but he'll return to face the Phils on Tuesday. The 32-year-old has mostly been useful in fantasy for his speed, as […]

Yonny Chirinos Activated From Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays activated right-hander Yonny Chirinos (elbow) from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday and placed right-hander Drew Rasmussen on the paternity list in a corresponding move. Chirinos has Tommy John surgery in August of 2020 and hasn't pitched in the big leagues since. In three different minor league stops during his rehab […]

Drew Rasmussen Scratched On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen was scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox and placed on the paternity list. With Rasmussen leaving the team for a few days, JT Chargois will step in as the opener on Tuesday against Boston, but he won't have much fantasy appeal as […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Returns To The Lineup Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (shoulder) is back at third base and is hitting fifth on Tuesday against the New York Mets and right-hander Taijuan Walker. Hayes missed a couple games with left shoulder discomfort, but he's back in there on Tuesday for the Bucs and fantasy managers. The 25-year-old has only played in […]

Max Scherzer's Next Start Up In The Air

The New York Mets are still in the process of deciding whether starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) will make his next scheduled start on Friday against the Miami Marlins or get pushed back a start. Scherzer left his previous outing early with oblique fatigue. The Mets don't want to push the 38-year-old right-hander and cause […]

Yankees-Twins Postponed Tuesday

The game between the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins on Tuesday has been postponed due to the forecast of sustained inclement weather. It will be made up on Wednesday, Sept. 7, as the first game of a doubleheader, beginning at 3:05 pm ET. Right-hander Gerrit Cole was scheduled to start for the Yankees on […]

Jake Ferguson Expected To Play A Lot

The Athletic's Bob Sturm writes that Dallas Cowboys rookie fourth-round tight end Jake Ferguson is expected to play more than people think in 2022. Blake Jarwin played 37 snaps a game the first seven games of the 2021 season and Dalton Schultz played 56. Sturm thinks the Cowboys will around 36 12-personnel (two tight ends) […]

Albert Okwuegbunam Will Practice Tuesday

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (undisclosed) "had a little tightness" last week, but he will return to practice on Tuesday, according to head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Okwuegbunam is dealing with an undisclosed lower body issue heading into the team's Week 1 matchup on Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks. With Noah Fant now in […]

Dameon Pierce Officially Listed As RB1 On Depth Chart

Houston Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce is officially listed as the team's starting running back on their first official depth chart of the 2022 regular season. Behind Pierce are veteran Rex Burkhead, Dare Ogunbowale and Royce Freeman. Marlon Mack looked to finally be healthy after a serious Achilles injury he suffered two years ago, […]

James Washington Out Of His Walking Boot

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver James Washington (foot) was seen without his walking boot last week. Washington injured his foot early in training camp and required surgery. He's currently on Injured Reserve and will miss at least the first four regular season games, which means he'll start on the waiver wire in most single-season fantasy leagues. […]

Colts Add Phillip Lindsay To The Practice Squad

The Indianapolis Colts signed running back Phillip Lindsay to their practice squad on Tuesday. Lindsay was released by the team on roster cutdown day a week ago, but he'll return to the team as depth at the running back position. Jonathan Taylor will be the primary lead back yet again, with Nyheim Hines working in […]

Chris Godwin Doesn't Know If He'll Play In Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee), who was seen practicing without a brace on his right leg on Monday, is still uncertain whether he'll play in the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys. "I would imagine I have the final say. It's going to come down to […]

Benny Snell Jr. Falls To Third On RB Depth Chart

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. is now listed as third on the RB depth chart behind starter Najee Harris and rookie Jaylen Warren. The Steelers might lighten Harris' load a bit in his second NFL season after he led the league in touches in his rookie campaign, but Snell may not even benefit […]

Lions Place Halapoulivaati Vaitai On Injured Reserve

The Detroit Lions recently placed starting offensive guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve with an undisclosed injury, meaning he'll miss at least the first four games of the regular season. The Lions will determine at some point if he'll even be able to return at all in 2022. It's a potentially serious blow to […]

Mitch Trubisky Named The Starter, Kenny Pickett The Backup

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin officially named Mitch Trubisky the team's starting quarterback on Tuesday ahead of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. In other Steelers QB news on Tuesday, the team's updated depth chart now shows rookie first-rounder Kenny Pickett as the backup ahead of third-stringer Mason Rudolph. Trubisky was […]

Ty Montgomery Has A Shot To Play In Week 1

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said that running back Ty Montgomery (ankle), who is currently on Injured Reserve, "should have a shot" to play in the Week 1 regular season opener against the Miami Dolphins this Sunday. Montgomery suffered an ankle injury in the team's preseason finale, and could cause him to miss […]

Bills Think Isaiah McKenzie Will Be Ready For Thursday

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said he thinks wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (groin) will be ready for the Week 1 regular season opener this Thursday night against the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. McKenzie was listed as a full practice participant on Monday, so unless a setback occurs, it looks like he'll be […]

Michael Gallup Not Expected To Play In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (knee) is not expected to play in Week 1 of the regular season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night, but owner Jerry Jones isn't officially ruling him out yet. "He can do anything you ask of him right now," Jones said. Head coach Mike McCarthy said on […]

Justin Steele Lands On Injured List

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday, with the move being retroactive to Sept. 2. The earliest he can return will be on Sept. 17. Steele hasn't pitched for the Cubs since Aug. 26, also being put on the restricted list because of his vaccination status for […]