Pedro Grifol Officially Named White Sox's Manager

The Chicago White Sox officially named Pedro Grifol as the 42nd manager in franchise history on Thursday. Grifol is a member of two American League pennant-winning teams and was a part of the Kansas City Royals' World Series champion staff. The 52-year-old will take over for Hall of Fame skipper Tony La Russa, who had […]

Starling Marte Undergoes Surgery For Core Muscle Injury

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (core) underwent surgery on Tuesday to fix a core muscle injury "sustained in the second half of the season," according to the team. Marte is expected to be "without restriction" in spring training next year. He's expected to be recovered in around eight weeks and can then begin his […]

Zack Wheeler Still On Track To Start Game 6

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that right-hander Zack Wheeler remains the Game 6 starter for the World Series against the Houston Astros when the series shifts back to Houston on Saturday. Left-hander Ranger Suarez, who started Game 3 on Tuesday, could be the Game 7 starter, if necessary. With the series tied at two […]

Framber Valdez To Start Game 6 Against Phillies

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez will start Game 6 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies when the series shifts back to Houston on Saturday. The 28-year-old Dominican southpaw was outstanding during the regular season, going 17-6 with a 2.82 ERA (3.06 FIP), a 1.16 WHIP and a 194:67 K:BB in a league-high 201 […]

Martin Maldonado Back Behind The Plate In Game 5

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado is doing the catching and is hitting ninth in Game 5 of the World Series on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Noah Syndergaard. Maldonado got to rest on Wednesday in Game 4 with Christian Vazquez getting the start behind the dish. The 36-year-old veteran Puerto Rican backstop is […]

Derrick Henry, Ryan Tannehill Miss Practice Thursday

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (foot) and quarterback Ryan Tannehill (ankle) did not take part in Thursday's practice. Per ESPN's Turron Davenport, Henry's absence was rest-related after he was listed as limited on Wednesday. Henry's foot isn't expected to be an issue heading into Week 9 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night, […]

Cooper Kupp, Van Jefferson Practicing Thursday

Los Angeles Rams wide receivers Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Van Jefferson (knee) were both at least limited participants in Thursday's practice. Kupp didn't practice on Wednesday after suffering a minor right ankle injury in the Week 8 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, and the Rams expect him to suit up in Week 9 against […]

Michael Thomas Expected To Miss The Rest Of The Year

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (toe) was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday and will likely miss the rest of the season. Head coach Dennis Allen revealed that Thomas will undergo surgery after an MRI exam showed that his toe had not healed the way the team had hoped. Specifically, the injury is […]

Rashod Bateman Done For The Year

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (foot) is having season-ending Lisfranc surgery on his left foot, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Bateman can now be safely dumped in single-year fantasy formats with this news. The 22-year-old was the team's No. 1 receiver and will finish 2022 with 15 receptions on 28 targets for 285 […]

Mark Andrews, Gus Edwards Not Practicing Thursday

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (ankle, shoulder) and running back Gus Edwards (hamstring) are not practicing on Thursday. Andrews and Edwards reportedly aren't dealing with serious injuries, but there status for Monday night's game against the New Orleans Saints is in question unless they return to practice in the next couple of days. And […]

DeVante Parker Still Out Thursday

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker (knee) was not at practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Parker is week-to-week with a knee sprain that he suffered in the Week 8 win over the New York Jets, so there's a good chance he won't be able to suit up in Week […]

Damien Harris Not On Practice Field Thursday

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (illness) was not spotted on the practice field in the portion open to the media for the second straight day on Thursday. Harris will now need to get back on the practice field on Friday in order to have a shot at playing on Sunday against the Indianapolis […]

Chase Claypool Expected To Have A Role Sunday

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy anticipates new wide receiver Chase Claypool playing a role in his debut with the team in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins. "The level of what that looks like, we're not quite sure," Getsy said. Claypool goes from one bad offense in the Pittsburgh Steelers to another in the […]

Allen Lazard, Christian Watson Practicing Thursday

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Allen Lazard (shoulder) and Christian Watson (concussion) were both seen practicing in pads on Thursday. Lazard was limited on Wednesday after sitting out the Week 8 loss to the Buffalo Bills, so he looks to be on the right track towards returning this Sunday to face the Detroit Lions. Watson […]

Josh Reynolds Not Seen On Thursday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (back) was not seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday. Reynolds was limited on Wednesday, so he either suffered a setback or is being rested on Thursday. The 27-year-old could be questionable for the Week 9 game against the Green Bay Packers. If he's […]

D'Andre Swift, Brock Wright At Practice Thursday

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) and tight end Brock Wright (concussion) were both seen at practice on Thursday, with Wright donning a red no-contact shirt. Neither Swift nor Wright practiced on Wednesday, so it's improvement heading into the Week 9 game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Swift returned from a […]

Jonathan Taylor Missing Practice Again Thursday

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) wasn't seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday and also didn't practice on Wednesday. After tweaking his sprained ankle in the Week 8 loss to the Washington Commanders, Taylor is now in danger of missing his third game this year in Week 9 […]

Phillip Dorsett, Chris Moore To Have Bigger Roles

With Houston Texans wide receivers Brandin Cooks (personal) and Nico Collins (groin) both out on Thursday night against the Philadelphia Eagles, receivers Phillip Dorsett, Chris Moore and Tyron Johnson will be the starters in three-wide sets. Moore played 65 percent of the offensive snaps last week with Collins out, but he didn't draw a single […]

Texans Not Expected To Release Brandin Cooks

The Houston Texans are not expected to release disgruntled wide receiver Brandin Cooks right now, according to a source. The Texans have no plans to go that route, barring changes, and it's unclear if the two sides would consider restructuring Cooks' contract. The veteran wideout was hoping to be traded to a contender at Tuesday's […]

Jahan Dotson Absent Again Thursday

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson (hamstring) is missing another practice on Thursday. Dotson hasn't played since Week 4 and is trending towards missing yet another contest in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings. The 22-year-old is worth stashing in most fantasy leagues, however, as he had 12 catches for 152 yards and four […]

Cardinals Hope Robbie Anderson Will Have Bigger Role

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said he hopes wide receiver Robbie Anderson can have a bigger role in Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks and that the coaches will try to "force feed" him the ball. In his first two games with the team after being acquired from the Carolina Panthers, Anderson has been […]

Tyron Smith Still A Ways From A Possible Return

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said that left tackle Tyron Smith (knee, hamstring) is around three to four weeks away from starting his 21-day window to practice with the team. However, Jones is also cautious that could change. The 31-year-old has been on Injured Reserve since Aug. 31 after having surgery on his […]

Jordan Poyer Week-To-Week

Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (elbow), who was unable to practice on Wednesday, is considered week-to-week with the elbow injury that he suffered in the Sunday night win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 8, according to a source. It's unlikely that the 31-year-old will be ready to go for the Week 9 divisional […]

Kadarius Toney Could Play Against Titans

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid suggested that wide receiver Kadarius Toney could make his debut with the team on Sunday night against the Tennessee Titans. "We'll try to work him in. He picks things up fairly easily," Reid said. Toney played in just two games for the New York Giants this year due […]

Brandin Cooks Won't Play Thursday Night

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks will not play on Thursday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. Cooks missed practice this week for what the team described as personal reasons. He had hoped to be traded to a playoff contender at Tuesday's deadline, but it did not happen and he will not play in Week 9. […]

No Practice For Christian Watson Wednesday

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (concussion) was listed as a non-participant in practice on Wednesday. Watson returned from a multi-week absence due to a hamstring injury in the Week 8 loss to the Buffalo Bills and promptly suffered a concussion. The 23-year-old will need to pass through the league's concussion protocol in […]

Darrel Williams Placed On Injured Reserve

The Arizona Cardinals placed running back Darrel Williams (hip) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday and claimed defensive lineman Trysten Hill after he was released by the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. Williams had just returned in the Week 8 loss to the Minnesota Vikings from a knee injury that had sidelined him for a few games. […]

No Timetable For Panthers To Activate Sam Darnold

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks said it's tough to say when the team will activate quarterback Sam Darnold (ankle), whose 21-day window ends next Tuesday. If the team doesn't activate him by then, he'll remain on Injured Reserve for the rest of the season. Wilks said that Darnold looks good, but he also […]

Logan Thomas Limited On Wednesday

Washington Commanders tight ends Logan Thomas (calf) and Cole Turner (concussion) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Thomas returned to action in the Week 8 win over the Indianapolis Colts to halt a three-game absence. He played 56 percent of the offensive snaps in his first game back, but he wasn't targeted by quarterback […]

J.D. McKissic Listed As DNP Wednesday

Washington Commanders running back J.D. McKissic (neck) was unable to practice on Wednesday. It's a new injury for McKissic, and right now he should be considered questionable to play in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings. He's been involved in a three-man committee backfield in Washington alongside rookie Brian Robinson and Antonio Gibson, making him […]