Josh Bell Sitting In Game 1 Against Lefty

San Diego Padres first baseman/designated hitter Josh Bell is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday against Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias. Bell showed signs of life at the plate for the Padres in the Wild-Card Series win over the New York Mets by going […]

George Springer Suffers Concussion, Shoulder Sprain

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said that outfielder George Springer (concussion, shoulder) suffered a concussion and a shoulder sprain in the Game 2 loss to the Seattle Mariners in the Wild-Card Series last Saturday when he was involved in a scary collision with shortstop Bo Bichette. Springer remains in Toronto, but the team […]

Framber Valdez To Start Game 2 Of ALDS

Houston Astros skipper Dusty Baker announced that left-hander Framber Valdez will start Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. He'll be opposed by right-hander Luis Castillo. Right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. will start Game 3 of the series for the Astros. Valdez earned his first All-Star nod this year […]

Luis Castillo To Start Game 2 Against Houston

Seattle Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo will start Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Thursday on the road against the Houston Astros. Castillo was excellent in Game 1 of the Wild-Card Series against the Toronto Blue Jays last Friday, throwing 7 1/3 shutout innings while allowing six hits, walking none and striking out […]

Aaron Judge Leading Off In Game 1 Against Guardians

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is starting in right field and is batting leadoff in Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Cal Quantrill on Tuesday. Judge will lead off as the Yankees open the postseason after hitting an AL-record 62 home runs during the regular season. […]

Marlon Mack Cut By 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers released running back Marlon Mack on Tuesday and signed defensive tackle T.Y. McGill to their practice squad in a corresponding move. Mack began the year with the Houston Texans but landed with San Francisco after being waived. He was active in just two games for the Niners but only played five […]

Ashton Dulin Placed On Injured Reserve

The Indianapolis Colts placed wide receiver Ashton Dulin (foot) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and signed defensive tackle Chris Williams to the active roster from the practice squad in a corresponding move. The Colts also signed offensive tackle Ty Nsekhe to the practice squad. Dulin was removed from last Thursday's win over the Denver Broncos […]

Greg Dulcich, Justin Simmons Designated To Return From IR

The Denver Broncos have designated rookie tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring), safety Justin Simmons (quadriceps) and cornerback Michael Ojemudia (elbow) to return from Injured Reserve. The Broncos will have 21 days to officially activate all three players from IR. Dulcich, 22, has been dealing with a hamstring injury since training camp. Once he makes his […]

Carson Wentz Limited Again Tuesday

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant for the second straight day on Tuesday in the team's walkthrough. Wentz is dealing with a right shoulder injury, but it doesn't appear to be serious enough to keep him from playing on a short week on Thursday night against the Chicago […]

Russell Wilson "Should Be Ready" For Week 6

Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said that quarterback Russell Wilson (shoulder) "should be ready to play" against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6 on Monday Night Football despite his right shoulder injury. Wilson received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right shoulder after last Thursday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts for an […]

Jaylen Warren To Continue Seeing More Playing Time

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that rookie running back Jaylen Warren will continue to see more playing time moving forward. "We've been playing Jaylen (Warren) more and will continue to do so," Tomlin said. Warren had a season-high five carries for 24 yards and also caught a season-high four passes on five targets […]

Dalton Schultz Aggravates Sprained PCL

Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz (knee) aggravated his sprained PCL in the Week 5 win over the Los Angeles Rams, according to a source. However, there is no new injury or damage, so as long as he makes it through the practice week OK, he should be good to go for Sunday Night Football […]

Baker Mayfield To Avoid Surgery

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle) received second opinions on his high-ankle sprain that confirmed he's not dealing with major damage and no surgery is needed, according to sources. Mayfield will not go on Injured Reserve as of now, leaving open the possibility that he could return within four games. Sam Darnold (ankle) isn't ready […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Does Little With Eight Targets

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster had a disappointing performance in the team's 30-29 win over the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football. Smith-Schuster caught just three of his eight targets on the night for 33 yards. It's possible that the 25-year-old was hindered by a hamstring issue that popped up during […]

Raiders Signing Albert Wilson To Active Roster

The Las Vegas Raiders are signing veteran wide receiver Albert Wilson to their active roster from the practice squad on Tuesday, according to his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. The Raiders added Wilson to their practice squad last Friday. This could be a sign that the Raiders are expecting Davante Adams to be suspended […]

Mack Hollins Does Nothing On Monday Night

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins had a very disappointing stat line in Monday night's 30-29 loss to the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. Hollins failed to catch any of his four targets on the night to give his fantasy managers a donut in the stat column in Week 5. It was even more disappointing […]

Dak Prescott To Throw On Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team will have a better idea on quarterback Dak Prescott's (thumb) status when he starts throwing in practice on Wednesday. Prescott has been making good progress from a fractured right thumb suffered in the season opener, but he was unable to grip a football properly last week. There's […]

Jahan Dotson, Logan Thomas Not Practicing Tuesday

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson (hamstring) and tight end Logan Thomas (calf) are not practicing on Tuesday. Dotson was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report, while Thomas was listed as limited. It remains to be seen if they will be available on a short week for Thursday night's clash with […]

Taysom Hill Could Remain Big Part Of Rushing Attack

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill went off for nine carries, 112 yards and three rushing touchdowns in the Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks, and NewOrleans.Football's Mike Triplett thinks that Hill will continue to be a big part of the Saints rushing attack moving forward. The 32-year-old former quarterback also threw for […]

Damien Harris Likely To Miss Multiple Games

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (hamstring) is likely to miss multiple games because of the hamstring injury he suffered in the Week 5 win over the Detroit Lions, according to a source. Harris is still getting tests, but the expectation is that he's going to miss some time. There's a chance that he […]

Eddie Rosario On Bench Against Lefty In Game 1

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario will take a seat for Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Ranger Suarez on Tuesday. Rosario only had 28 at-bats against southpaws during the regular season and had just four hits against them. The switch-hitting Robbie Grossman is getting the start in […]

Bryson Stott Not In Game 1 Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies rookie shortstop Bryson Stott is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Despite hitting left-handed, Stott had been seeing regular playing time against left-handed pitchers at the end of the regular season. Instead, Edmundo Sosa will get the nod at […]

Clay Holmes Will Play In ALDS Against Guardians

New York Yankees relief pitcher Clay Holmes (shoulder) is on the team's roster for the American League Division Series this week against the Cleveland Guardians. It's great news for the Yankees bullpen with Scott Effross (elbow) and Aroldis Chapman not on the roster as the team opens up postseason action. Holmes missed the end of […]

DJ LeMahieu Not On ALDS Roster

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) has been left off the roster for the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians this week. LeMahieu returned from the injured list from a right toe injury at the tail end of the regular season, but apparently he's still not fully recovered from the injury. Instead, […]

Matt Carpenter Makes ALDS Roster

New York Yankees infielder Matt Carpenter (foot) is on the team's roster for the American League Division Series this week against the Cleveland Guardians. Carpenter hasn't played for the Yankees since fracturing his left foot on Aug. 8, but he'll give the team a strong left-handed power bat for their first postseason series. It's unlikely […]

Scott Effross Needs Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees relief pitcher Scott Effross (elbow) was left off the roster for the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians this week because he had an elbow issue. It's been determined that he will need to undergo Tommy John surgery. It's a major loss for the Yankees bullpen, especially since they'll also […]

David Robertson Off NLDS Roster Due To Injury

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (calf) strained his calf jumping when outfielder Bryce Harper hit a home run in Game 2 of the National League Wild-Card Series on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Robertson received a platelet-rich plasma injection and was left off the roster for the NL Division Series this week against […]

Spencer Strider Included On NLDS Roster

Atlanta Braves rookie starting pitcher Spencer Strider (oblique) is on the team's roster for the National League Division Series this week against the Philadelphia Phillies. Strider landed on the injured list in mid-September with an oblique strain, and it was uncertain if he'd be ready for the Division Series. The 23-year-old right-hander will be on […]

Phil Snow Fired, Al Holcomb Taking Over As DC

The Carolina Panthers fired defensive coordinator Phil Snow on Monday in addition to head coach Matt Rhule, according to sources. Run-game coordinator Al Holcomb is expected to take over as the defensive coordinator, starting in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams. Along with Snow, assistant special teams coordinator Ed Foley will not continue on […]

Saivion Smith In The Concussion Protocol

Detroit Lions cornerback Saivion Smith (concussion), who was taken to a local hospital in New England on Sunday for a neck injury, later flew back with the team and is in the concussion protocol, according to a source. Smith was taken off the field in an ambulance in the Week 5 loss to the Patriots, […]