Rangers Name Bruce Bochy Their New Manager

The Texas Rangers named Bruce Bochy as their new manager for the 2023 season on Friday. Bochy will be the 20th full-time manager in franchise history. The three-time World Series champion manager will come out of retirement to join a Rangers squad that has had six straight losing seasons. The 67-year-old hasn't managed since his […]

Jameson Taillon Lined Up For Potential Game 5

New York Yankees right-hander Jameson Taillon would start a potential Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros on Monday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees are heading back home down two games to none in the series, so they'll need to win a game to force a Game 5 […]

Lance McCullers Jr. To Start In Game 4 Of ALCS

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (elbow) said he got hit on the elbow bone by a spare champagne bottle during the celebration after winning the American League Division Series over the Seattle Mariners, which is why he's being pushed back to Game 4 of the AL Championship Series against the New York Yankees on […]

Cristian Javier To Start Game 3 On Saturday

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier will start Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Saturday against the New York Yankees in the Bronx. Lance McCullers Jr. will be pushed back to Game 4 on Sunday in New York. Javier will be making his first playoff start for the Astros in Game 3 after […]

Yankees Won't Move Away From Josh Donaldson At Third Base

New York Yankees skipper Aaron Boone said that he has no plan to move away from third baseman Josh Donaldson in the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros. "He's got on at a 40% clip in the postseason so far, for all his struggles. We need him to do something big within this […]

Jahan Dotson Questionable To Face Packers

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable to play in Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers after he appeared to aggravate his hamstring in practice on Thursday. Head coach Ron Rivera said the team will be cautious with the 22-year-old wideout, so there's a decent chance he'll miss […]

Logan Thomas, Dyami Brown Ruled Out

Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (calf) and wide receiver Dyami Brown (groin) have been ruled out for Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers. Meanwhile, tight end John Bates (hamstring) is questionable to play, so Washington could be down to rookies Cole Turner and Armani Rogers at the position on Sunday. Thomas will be […]

Julio Jones, Cameron Brate Ruled Out Against Panthers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) and tight end Cameron Brate (neck) have been ruled out for Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers. Jones hasn't played since Week 4 and isn't expected back anytime soon with the team hoping to have him healthy for later in the year. Brate suffered a scary neck […]

Dak Prescott Ready For Week 7 Return

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that quarterback Dak Prescott (thumb) has "looked the part" in practice this week and is all systems go for Week 7 against the Detroit Lions after fracturing his right thumb in the season opener. Prescott has practiced in full all week and shouldn't have any issues with his grip […]

D'Onta Foreman, Chuba Hubbard To Be Involved In Committee?

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks is approaching the backfield as a "by-committee" approach with running backs D'Onta Foreman, Chuba Hubbard and Raheem Blackshear after the team traded star running back Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night. Wilks did not name a starter for Week 7 against the Tampa Bay […]

Julio Jones Not Expected To Return Anytime Soon

The Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud doesn't think Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) is going to return to action anytime soon and writes that the Bucs are playing the long game with Jones. The 33-year-old veteran returned to a limited practice on Thursday, but the coaching staff is trying to keep Jones […]

DJ Moore Considered A Foundational Piece For Panthers

The Carolina Panthers have received multiple trade calls on wide receiver DJ Moore, but the team has considered him as a foundational piece to their roster, according to sources. It would be a tough trade to execute. The Panthers have traded away star running back Christian McCaffrey and receiver Robbie Anderson this week as they […]

Kenny Pickett, Pat Freiermuth Clear Concussion Protocol

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett, tight end Pat Freiermuth and cornerback Levi Wallace have all cleared the league's concussion protocol and are all on track to play on Sunday night against the Miami Dolphins in Week 7. Pickett put in a full week of practice after leaving last week's win over the Tampa Bay […]

Elijah Moore Won't Play In Week 7

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said trading wide receiver Elijah Moore isn't an option, and the second-year pass-catcher will not play in Week 7 against the Denver Broncos after formally demanding a trade on Thursday. The Jets don't want the 22-year-old to take the field while being frustrated with his role on the […]

Christian McCaffrey Up In The Air To Play In Week 7

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he's not sure if running back Christian McCaffrey will make his debut for the team in Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs after the team acquired him late Thursday night from the Carolina Panthers. "I'm still up in the air whether we're going to be able […]

Dusty Baker To Be Asked Back In 2023

The Houston Astros will invite manager Dusty Baker back to manage again in 2023, according to sources. Neither Baker nor general manager James Click have a contract for next season, which is an unusual situation for a team that made the World Series in 2021 and is in the American League Championship Series for the […]

Blue Jays Agree To Three-Year Contract With John Schneider

The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms with manager John Schneider on a three-year contract on Friday as their manager for the 2023 through 2025 seasons. The deal includes a team option for the 2026 season. The former bench coach went 46-28 as the interim manager after taking over for Charlie Montoyo in July of […]

Broncos Defense Has Potential To Impress In Week 7

The Denver Broncos defense is no doubt the strength of their team so far in 2022. They're limiting opponents to the fourth-fewest points per game (16.5) and the third-fewest total yards per game (290.3). But they are currently ranked No. 14 in overall fantasy points thanks to a lack of turnovers (three fumble recoveries, four […]

Brandon McManus Has A Tough Matchup This Week

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus had a strong game in the Week 6 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, making all three of his field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point try. But he'll be facing a New York Jets defense in Week 7 that is allowing just 6.3 fantasy points per game to the […]

Greg Dulcich Not A Starting TE Option In Week 7

Denver Broncos rookie tight end Greg Dulcich made a positive impression in his NFL debut in the Week 6 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and was one of the lone bright spots on offense on Monday night. The 22-year-old third-rounder caught two of three targets for 44 yards and his first career touchdown on […]

KJ Hamler Shouldn't Be In Starting Lineups Sunday

Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler should be far away from starting lineups for a Week 7 matchup against the upstart New York Jets. In fact, Hamler shouldn't even be rostered in 12-team leagues in one of the worst offenses in football through the first six weeks of the season. The 23-year-old speedy downfield threat […]

Jerry Jeudy Hard To Trust As A WR3/Flex

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy led the team in targets (seven) and receiving yards (54) in the Week 6 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on three receptions. Most of his damage came on a 37-yard reception on a broken play deep down the field, and the 23-year-old hasn't really done much for […]

Courtland Sutton Looking To Bounce Back In Week 7

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton is coming off his worst game of the season in the Week 6 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, when he caught just two of three targets for 14 yards. Sutton still leads the team in catches (31), targets (49) and receiving yards (431) through the first six weeks, […]

Latavius Murray A Shaky Starting Option In Week 7

Denver Broncos running back Latavius Murray surprisingly led the team's backfield in the Week 6 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in his debut with the Broncos when he carried the ball 15 times for 66 yards. He also caught just one pass for minus-two yards. Melvin Gordon III was inexplicably benched after starting […]

Christian McCaffrey Traded To The 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers acquired Pro Bowl running back Christian McCaffrey from the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night in exchange for undisclosed draft picks, according to sources. McCaffrey will return to the Bay Area, where he played at Stanford in college. McCaffrey will take over as the lead back in San Francisco, basically rendering Jeff […]

Melvin Gordon III Hard To Trust Against The Jets

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (neck, ribs) has practiced in full the last few days and should be good to go for a Week 7 matchup against the New York Jets. Gordon started the Week 6 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers but finished with just three carries for eight yards and wasn't […]

Trent Williams Thinks He'll Play In Week 7

San Francisco 49ers All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) thinks he will play in Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Williams has returned to practice this week after suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 3. The 34-year-old veteran is trending in the right direction, but he's still not a lock to return this Sunday […]

Shaquille Leonard Trending In The Right Direction

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back, concussion, nose) returned to a full practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Leonard made his season debut in Week 4 after offseason back surgery and suffered a broken nose and a concussion and has missed the last two games. His recovery from a broken nose is his […]

Terrace Marshall Jr. To See More Opportunities

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. is set to see more opportunities moving forward after the team traded away Robbie Anderson earlier this week. "Terrace (Marshall) is going to get a lot of opportunities moving forward," offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo said on Thursday. Alongside Marshall, Shi Smith, Rashard Higgins and Laviska Shenault Jr. (hamstring) […]

Gerald Everett Returns To Full Practice Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Gerald Everett (illness) returned to a full practice on Thursday after being held out on Wednesday with an illness. He's now on track to play in the Week 7 game against the Seattle Seahawks. And with fellow tight end Donald Parham Jr. (concussion) still in the concussion protocol without getting […]