Cristian Javier Will Start Game 4 Of World Series

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier will get the start in Game 4 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, according to manager Dusty Baker. Despite Game 3 being postponed from Monday to Tuesday this week, Baker will continue on with Javier instead of using veteran Justin Verlander on normal rest. Javier will […]

Ranger Suarez To Start In Game 3 Of World Series

With Game 3 of the World Series being postponed from Monday to Tuesday, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez will now start Game 3 against the Houston Astros instead of right-hander Noah Syndergaard. As such, Suarez would also get the nod in a potential Game 7 back in Houston. Austin Nola is set for Game 4 […]

Lions Fire Defensive Backs Coach Aubrey Pleasant

The Detroit Lions fired defensive backs coach Aubrey Pleasant on Monday, according to sources. The Lions lost their fifth straight game on Sunday to the Miami Dolphins and allowed 369 passing yards and three touchdowns to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Pleasant was in his second season in the role for the Lions in 2022. Safeties coach […]

Bills To Activate Tre'Davious White On Wednesday

The Buffalo Bills confirmed on Monday that they will activate cornerback Tre'Davious White (knee) from the Physically Unable to Perform list and to their active roster on Wednesday, but he'll remain day-to-day. White won't have any status yet for the Week 9 game against the New York Jets, but it's great news regardless that the […]

Tyquan Lewis Suffers Season-Ending Knee Injury

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Tyquan Lewis (knee) suffered a season-ending knee injury, a torn patellar tendon, in the Week 8 loss to the Washington Commanders. The Colts quickly placed Lewis on season-ending Injured Reserve on Monday. It's a blow to the Colts defense, as the 27-year-old pass-rusher had been a regular on the team's defensive […]

49ers Work Out A Trio Of Receivers

The San Francisco 49ers worked out veteran free-agent wide receivers Mohamed Sanu, Adam Humphries and Tajae Sharpe on Monday. The Niners were without Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and Jauan Jennings (hamstring) in the Week 8 win over the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, so they're looking for some more depth at the position heading into their bye […]

Chiefs Say Kadarius Toney Is Healthy

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstrings) "is healthy now." Toney dealt with injuries to both of his hamstrings while with the New York Giants this year and played in just two games, catching two of three targets for zero yards and rushing twice for 23 yards. "We'll […]

Chuba Hubbard Thinks He Can Play This Week

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (ankle) said he feels good about his chances of getting back on the field in Week 9 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hubbard suffered a minor ankle injury in Week 7 and was held out in the Week 8 overtime loss to the Atlanta Falcons. With Hubbard out, D'Onta Foreman […]

Keenan Allen Doesn't Practice Monday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring) did not practice on Monday. Allen returned in Week 7 in the loss to the Seattle Seahawks for the first time since the season opener, but he played just 32 percent of the offensive snaps and caught both of his targets for 11 yards. The Bolts were […]

Zach Wilson To Remain Starter For Rest Of The Year

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that quarterback Zach Wilson will be the team's starter for the rest of the season, barring injury, because he's a big reason why the team is currently 5-3. Saleh said Wilson's carelessness with the football in the Week 8 loss to the New England Patriots was an […]

Game 3 Of World Series Postponed Monday

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred announced that Game 3 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies on Monday in Philadelphia has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be moved back to Tuesday. Right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. was scheduled to start for the Astros on Monday, while right-hander […]

Ravens Acquire Roquan Smith From Bears

The Baltimore Ravens acquired linebacker Roquan Smith from the Chicago Bears on Monday in exchange for linebacker A.J. Klein and second- and fifth-round draft picks, according to a source. The Bears have now traded both Smith and veteran defensive end Robert Quinn (to the Eagles) with the trade deadline approaching on Tuesday. Smith is one […]

Gus Edwards Listed As Day-To-Day

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (hamstring) is considered day-to-day with a mild hamstring injury, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Edwards tweaked his hamstring late in last Thursday's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he avoided a serious injury and could have a chance to play in next Monday night's affair against the […]

Mark Andrews Avoids A Major Injury

It appears as though Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (ankle, shoulder) has avoided a major injury, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Andrews is dealing with both ankle and shoulder injuries and injured his shoulder last Thursday night in the win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and never returned to the game. The 27-year-old […]

Rashod Bateman To Miss A Few Weeks

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (foot) will miss a few weeks after aggravating his foot injury in the Week 8 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Harbaugh said it's "more than a tweak," which is how he described Bateman's injury after Thursday's game. Bateman needs to […]

Cooper Kupp Expected To Play In Week 9

The Los Angeles Rams said on Monday that wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle) is dealing with "tissue swelling in his ankle," but he is still expected to play in the Week 9 showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kupp, the WR1 in fantasy last season, tweaked his ankle at the tail end of the Week […]

Aramis Garcia Outrighted To Triple-A

The Baltimore Orioles outrighted catcher Aramis Garcia to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday and reinstated right-hander Chris Ellis (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list and outrighted him to Norfolk. Garcia joined Baltimore's roster at the end of the regular season when he was claimed off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. In 47 games with the Reds […]

Cristian Javier Not Guaranteed To Start Game 4

Houston Astros skipper Dusty Baker said the team is undecided about who will start Game 4 of the World Series if Game 3 on Monday is postponed due to inclement weather. If Monday's Game 3 is rained out, right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. will start on Tuesday. If Game 3 gets pushed back, right-hander Cristian Javier […]

Kodai Senga Files Documents To Become A Free Agent

Japanese pitcher Kodai Senga has filed the documents to exercise his international free agency rights with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks. Sankei Sports reported earlier this month that Senga would exercise his opt-out clause to become an international free agent this winter. It means that interested MLB teams won't need to pay a posting fee to […]

David Hensley Serving As The DH Monday

Houston Astros rookie infielder David Hensley will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh on Monday in Game 3 of the World Series against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Noah Syndergaard. Trey Mancini will start on the bench. Yordan Alvarez is starting in left field and is hitting third in the batting lineup, as usual. In […]

Bryson Stott, Brandon Marsh Return To Game 3 Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies rookie shortstop Bryson Stott and outfielder Brandon Marsh are back in the starting lineup for Game 3 of the World Series on Monday against the Houston Astros and right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. Stott and Marsh have been sitting this postseason against lefties, but they'll be back in there on Monday. Stott is hitting […]

Panthers Working Out Cam'ron Harris Monday

The Carolina Panthers are working out free-agent running back Cam'Ron Harris on Monday, according to a source. The Panthers are looking for a little extra depth at the position after Chuba Hubbard (ankle) missed the Week 8 overtime loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. In Hubbard's absence, D'Onta Foreman went off for 26 carries, […]

Irv Smith Jr. Suffers High-Ankle Sprain

The initial belief is that Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (ankle) suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 8 win over the Arizona Cardinals, according to sources. The Vikings are still sorting out Smith's timetable, but there's a good chance that he'll miss some game action moving forward. High-ankle sprains can sideline players […]

Ezekiel Elliott Remains Integral To Cowboys Backfield

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on Monday that running back Ezekiel Elliott (knee) remains integral to the team, even after Tony Pollard ran wild for 131 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries in the Week 8 win over the Chicago Bears with Elliott sidelined. "There's no argument," Jones said. "Zeke's ability to punish, […]

Avery Williams Gets Involved In Passing Game

Atlanta Falcons second-year running back Avery Williams didn't see a single carry in the Week 8 overtime win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, but he did catch both of his targets for seven yards in the passing game in the 37-34 victory. Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) remains on Injured Reserve, but Williams hasn't seen much […]

Mark Ingram II Out 3-4 Weeks With MCL Sprain

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (knee) suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in the Week 8 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, according to a source. It means that Ingram will likely be out for three to four weeks. The veteran running back's injury could have been a lot worse, but the […]

Dolphins, Jets Interested In Bradley Chubb

The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets are among the teams interested in trading for Denver Broncos pass-rusher Bradley Chubb before Tuesday's trade deadline, according to a well-plugged-in general manager. The Dolphins and Jets are interested enough to consider sending a first-rounder for Chubb. However, for a deal to happen, any team acquiring Chubb would […]

Jordan Poyer Awaiting MRI Results

Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (elbow) said he "felt like a pop" in his elbow during Sunday night's win over the Green Bay Packers, but he will wait for the results of his MRI exam on Monday. Poyer is staying positive, but he's dealt with several injuries already this year, making it a frustrating season […]

DeVante Parker Dealing With Knee Sprain

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker (knee) suffered a knee sprain on the first play of the Week 8 win over the New York Jets, according to a source. If Parker is forced to miss any time, it will likely only be one game, the Week 9 meeting with the Indianapolis Colts. The Patriots […]

Broncos Defense Has Another Solid Showing Against Jaguars

The Denver Broncos defense didn't go crazy for fantasy managers in their Week 8 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Sunday, but they put up a solid effort nonetheless in the 21-17 victory. The Denver D, which has been one of the stingiest units in football this year, held Jacksonville's offense to 17 […]