Aroldis Chapman Not Included On ALDS Roster

New York Yankees left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman wasn't included on the roster for the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians this week. Chapman missed a workout and had "not an acceptable excuse," according to skipper Aaron Boone. The 34-year-old veteran southpaw actually finished off the regular season in great form, but the Yankees […]

Mike Clevinger To Start Game 1 Of NLDS Against Dodgers

San Diego Padres right-hander Mike Clevinger (illness) will get the nod in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. Clevinger was placed on the COVID injured list last week, but he traveled with the team for the Wild-Card Series in New York and will be fine […]

Braves Sign Spencer Strider To Six-Year Extension

The Atlanta Braves signed rookie right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) to a six-year, $75 million contract extension on Monday that runs through the 2028 season. The deal will be worth $92 million over seven years if a $22 million club option for 2029 is exercised. The Braves are optimistic that Strider will be ready for the […]

Ozzie Albies Unlikely To Play In NLDS

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (finger) is out of his cast and is building back his hand strength. He'll be with the team for the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies this week, but it's unlikely that he'll be on the active roster. Albies is dealing with a fractured pinkie finger and […]

Max Fried To Start Game 1 Of NLDS Against Phillies

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (illness) will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Right-hander Kyle Wright will get the nod in Game 2 on Wednesday in Atlanta. Fried left his final start of the season early with an illness, but he's completely fine now and will […]

Cal Quantrill To Start Game 1 Of ALDS Against Yankees

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill will get the ball in Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees in the Bronx on Tuesday. He'll be opposed in Game 1 by Gerrit Cole. Quantrill will be followed in the rotation by right-hander Shane Bieber in Game 2 (opposed by lefty Nestor […]

Tee Higgins Questionable To Return Against Ravens

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle) is listed as questionable to return to the Sunday night game against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens due to a left ankle injury. Higgins barely played in the first half and wasn't targeted at all before leaving with an injury that had him listed as questionable coming into the […]

Marcus Williams Doubtful To Return Sunday Night

Baltimore Ravens safety Marcus Williams (wrist) suffered a wrist injury in the Sunday night game against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals and is doubtful to return in the second half. Before leaving, Williams recorded two solo tackles for his fantasy managers. With the 26-year-old unlikely to return to this contest, Kyle Hamilton will be asked to […]

Zay Jones Officially Active In Week 5

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (ankle) is officially active for the Week 5 contest against the visiting Houston Texans after coming into the contest with a questionable tag. Jones was unable to suit up in last week's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, but he'll be back on the field on Sunday for the Jags […]

Chris Moore Inactive For Texans

Houston Texans wide receiver Chris Moore (hip) missed practice all week and is inactive in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Moore led the team in receiving yards in Week 3 with 63 on three receptions, but in his four games so far this year, he has just eight catches on 12 targets for 108 […]

Xavien Howard, Salvon Ahmed Inactive In Week 5

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (groin) and running back Salvon Ahmed (back) are both officially inactive in Week 5 against the New York Jets. Howard was injured in last week's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, so the Dolphins secondary will be at less than full strength against the Jets on Sunday. With the 29-year-old sidelined, […]

Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle Active Against Jets

Miami Dolphins wide receivers Tyreek Hill (quadriceps) and Jaylen Waddle (groin) are both active in Week 5 against the New York Jets. Both Hill and Waddle came into this one as questionable, but there wasn't much doubt that they'd play. It's great news for the Dolphins offense, but they'll be taking passes from quarterback Teddy […]

Mac Jones, Jonnu Smith Officially Out In Week 5

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (ankle) and tight end Jonnu Smith (ankle) are both officially inactive in Week 5 against the Detroit Lions, as expected. Both Jones and Smith came into the game listed as doubtful. Jones will miss his second straight game, and he might miss another in Week 6 after suffering a […]

Jakobi Meyers Will Play Against Lions

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (knee) is officially active in Week 5 against the Detroit Lions. Meyers will make his return after missing the last two contests, but he'll be taking passes from rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe in his first career start with Mac Jones (ankle) missing his second straight game and veteran […]

Myles Garrett, Jadeveon Clowney Both Active In Week 5

Cleveland Browns pass-rushers Myles Garrett (biceps, shoulder) and Jadeveon Clowney (ankle) are both active in Week 5 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Garrett missed last week's game after getting injured in a scary car crash, while Clowney will make his return after missing the last two contests. Garrett, normally a must-start in IDP fantasy leagues, […]

Dustin Hopkins Won't Play In Week 5

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) is officially inactive for the Week 5 contest against the Cleveland Browns after he was limited in practice all week. The Chargers elevated Taylor Bertolet from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday, and he'll serve as the team's kicker on Sunday against Cleveland. The 29-year-old […]

Joshua Palmer Active Against Browns

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (ankle) is officially active in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns after he came into this game listed as questionable. With Keenan Allen (hamstring) still out, Palmer should have a considerable role in the passing attack against Cleveland despite catching his only target for 25 yards while playing […]

Isaiah McKenzie, Jordan Poyer Out In Week 5

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers after he wasn't able to clear the league's concussion protocol. The Bills will also be without wide receivers Jake Kumerow (ankle) and Jamison Crowder (ankle), tight end Dawson Knox (foot, hamstring), safety Jordan Poyer (ribs) and middle […]

Dawson Knox, Jordan Poyer Ruled Out Against Steelers

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (foot) and safety Jordan Poyer (ribs) have both been ruled out for the Week 5 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers by head coach Sean McDermott. The Bills will also be without veteran slot receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle) for at least the next four games after he was placed on […]

Austin Seibert Waived, Michael Badgley To Kick For Lions

The Detroit Lions waived kicker Austin Seibert (groin) on Friday, so Michael Badgley will do the kicking for the team in Week 5 against the New England Patriots. Seibert missed last week's loss to the Seattle Seahawks and missed three of his five field-goal attempts in his first three games this year. The Lions are […]

Russell Gage Downgraded To Questionable

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (back) has been downgraded to questionable for the Week 5 game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Gage was initially removed from Friday's final injury report due to a hamstring injury, but he finds himself right back on it on Saturday with a new injury, which isn't a […]

Brian Robinson Will Play Against Titans

The Washington Commanders are activating rookie running back Brian Robinson (knee) from the Non-Football Injury list on Saturday, and he will make his NFL debut in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans, according to sources. The 23-year-old has made an incredible recovery since being shot multiple times in a robbery attempt just before the start […]

Jakobi Meyers Expected To Play In Week 5

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (knee) is expected to play in Week 5 against the Detroit Lions, according to a league source. Meyers has missed the last two games with a knee injury, but he's expected to return on Sunday despite being listed as questionable on Friday's final injury report. The 25-year-old was […]

David Peralta Starting On Bench In Game 2

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder David Peralta will remain on the bench for Game 2 of the American League Wild-Card Series on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Triston McKenzie. Peralta has been on the bench for the first two games of the Wild-Card Series against the Guardians against right-handed pitchers, and it could be […]

Ryan Helsley Going For MRI Exam

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley (finger) went to get an MRI exam on the jammed middle finger of his pitching hand after he left his appearance in the Game 1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Wild-Card Series on Friday. Manager Oliver Marmol said Helsley reported a lack of feeling in […]

George Springer, Santiago Espinal In Game 2 Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (wrist) and infielder Santiago Espinal (oblique) are both in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the American League Wild-Card Series on Saturday against Seattle Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray. Springer is in center field and hitting leadoff, while Espinal is manning the keystone and batting ninth. Springer was hit […]

Kevin Gausman Starting Game 2 Of Wild-Card Series

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (finger) has been tabbed to start Game 2 of the American League Wild-Card Series on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners as the team looks to avoid elimination, according to manager John Schneider. Gausman departed his final start of the regular season early due to a cut on his right […]

Chris Taylor To Take Live At-Bats Sunday, Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (neck) has responded well to a cortisone injection that he received this week and will take live at-bats on Sunday and Monday, according to skipper Dave Roberts. If he's able to come out of those sessions healthy, he'll likely be included on the roster for the National League Division […]

X-Rays Negative On George Springer's Wrist

X-rays came back negative on Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer's wrist after he was hit by a pitch in the Game 1 loss to the Seattle Mariners in the American League Wild-Card Series on Friday, according to manager John Schneider. Springer was hit by the pitch in the eighth inning and managed to finish […]

Jacob deGrom To Start Game 2 Against Padres

New York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom will officially get the start in Game 2 of the National League Wild-Card Series against the San Diego Padres on Saturday as the Mets look to avoid an early exit in this year's postseason. The Mets were hoping to save their ace for the National League Division Series against […]