Tommy Pham Scratched On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tommy Pham was scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday in the season finale against the Tampa Bay Rays due to an undisclosed reason. We'll likely have a reason for Pham's absence at some point, but the 34-year-old will finish his season with a .236/.312/.374 slash line with 17 home runs, […]

Max Scherzer Slated For Game 1, Mets To Delay Jacob deGrom?

The New York Mets are planning to start right-hander Max Scherzer in Game 1 of the wild-card series against the San Diego Padres on Friday. And in their best scenario, they are contemplating a strategy to save Jacob deGrom for the National League Division Series if they advance. If the Mets win and don't face […]

Nelson Cruz Out Wednesday, Needs Surgery

Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (eye) will miss the season finale on Wednesday against the New York Mets and is scheduled for surgery on his left eye at the end of October. Cruz has been dealing with inflammation in the inner corner of his eye, and the procedure will remove extra skin blocking his […]

Jonathan India Scratched From Lineup Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (foot) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs after fouling a ball off his foot on Tuesday night. It means that India will finish his 2022 season with a disappointing .249/.327/.378 slash line with 10 home runs, 41 RBI, 48 runs scored and […]

Angels Agree To One-Year Deal With Phil Nevin

The Los Angeles Angels agreed to a one-year deal with manager Phil Nevin on Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed. The news comes on the final day of the 2022 regular season, and the Angels will miss the postseason for the eighth straight year. Nevin became the interim manager earlier this year when […]

Jesse Winker's Season Likely Over

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker (neck) was placed on the injured list on Wednesday and he's likely done for the entire postseason after undergoing an MRI exam in the morning. It's a disappointing way for the 29-year-old left-handed slugger to end his first season with the Mariners. Winker finishes the 2022 campaign with a .219/.344/.344 […]

Mets Not Ruling Starling Marte Out For Wild-Card Series

New York Mets skipper Buck Showalter isn't ruling out outfielder Starling Marte (finger) for the wild-card playoff series against the San Diego Padres this weekend. "I'll never say never," Showalter said. Marte will attempt more baseball activities on Wednesday, which will give the team a better idea of his availability for the first series of […]

Mike Clevinger Placed On Injured List

The San Diego Padres placed right-hander Mike Clevinger (illness) on the injured list on Wednesday and recalled right-hander Nabil Crismatt from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Clevinger will not be able to make his final regular season start on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants, and it remains to be seen if he'll […]

Jeff McNeil Retreats To The Bench Wednesday

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday for the regular season finale against the Washington Nationals. The Mets have nothing to play for in Game 162 on Wednesday after the Atlanta Braves clinched the National League East title on Tuesday, so the Mets will rest the likely NL […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Getting The Day Off Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is getting the day off on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins in the regular season finale after the Braves clinched the National League East title on Tuesday night. After winning the division, the Braves will get a first-round bye and won't play again until next week for the start […]

Gleyber Torres Remains Out For Regular Season Finale

New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres (illness) remains out of the starting lineup for the regular season finale on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. It will be Torres' fifth straight missed game to close out the regular season while he deals with an illness, but he should be ready to go for the start of […]

Zach Wilson Limited With Ankle Injury

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (ankle) will be a limited practice participant on Wednesday due to an ankle injury, according to head coach Robert Saleh. Wilson was not on the field for the early portion of practice. Wilson returned from a knee injury to make his season debut in the Week 4 win over […]

Xavien Howard Day-To-Day With Groin Injury

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (groin) is day-to-day with a groin injury that he suffered in last week's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night. "He will do everything in his power to play against the Jets," head coach Mike McDaniel said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, cornerback Byron Jones (ankle) isn't ready to begin the […]

Plenty Of Instability In Mac Jones' Ankle

There remains plenty of instability in New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones' ankle, according to sources. Jones still has a limp and isn't getting up on his toes very much, although he's moving considerably better than he was at practice last Friday, when he didn't really move much at all. The second-year signal-caller suffered a […]

Curtis Samuel Misses Practice With Illness

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (illness) missed practice on Wednesday with a non-COVID-19-related illness. As long as Samuel is able to return to practice in the next two days, he should have a good shot at playing in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans. After a rough injury plagued year in his first season […]

Isaiah McKenzie Remains In Concussion Protocol

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol, but head coach Sean McDermott said McKenzie will be limited at Wednesday's practice. McKenzie will need to get cleared from the protocols in order to play in Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he's on the right track. The 27-year-old has […]

Breece Hall Dealing With "Nicks And Bruises"

New York Jets rookie running back Breece Hall is dealing with "nicks and bruises," according to head coach Robert Saleh, but it's nothing serious heading into a Week 5 game against the Miami Dolphins. Hall will end up being listed as limited at Wednesday's practice, but he should be fine to play this weekend. The […]

Cole Beasley To Retire

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Cole Beasley has decided to retire, effective immediately, according to his agents Joel and Justin Turner. "He is ready to be with his family after playing in 11 seasons and it's time to be a full time dad and husband," his agents said in a statement. The Bucs brought Beasley […]

Jonnu Smith Week-To-Week With Ankle Sprain

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith (ankle), who had tests done on his injured ankle in the last few days, was diagnosed with a low-ankle sprain and is being described as week-to-week, according to a source. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should expect Smith to miss some time, beginning with Week 5 against the […]

No Sign Of Cameron Brate Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (concussion) wasn't seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday, and it doesn't look like he's been cleared from the league's concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in the Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Before getting injured last Sunday night, […]

Chris Godwin, Julio Jones Practicing Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Chris Godwin (hamstring), Julio Jones (knee) and Breshad Perriman (hamstring, knee) are all on the practice field on Wednesday. Godwin and Jones returned to action in the Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, while Perriman was ruled out. Godwin had seven catches on 10 targets for 59 yards […]

Brian Robinson Officially Designated To Return To Practice

The Washington Commanders officially announced Wednesday that rookie running back Brian Robinson (knee) has been designated to return to practice this week. It means that Robinson could make his NFL debut in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans this Sunday after he was shot in an attempted robbery just before the start of the season. […]

Dak Prescott Expected To Work Off To The Side

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (thumb) is expected to work off to the side at practice on Wednesday as he continues his recovery from a right thumb fracture, according to a source. Prescott will continue to be present, but he's not at a point of being involved in practice in a substantial way. It's highly […]

Brandon Nimmo Has Big Day During Doubleheader

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo had a big day at the plate on Tuesday in the doubleheader sweep of the Washington Nationals. Nimmo finished 6-for-8 with two doubles, two home runs and six RBI. Heading into the final game of the regular season on Wednesday, the 29-year-old is hitting .274/.367/.433 with an .800 OPS, […]

Jose Altuve To Sit In Regular Season Finale

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that he will sit second baseman Jose Altuve in the regular season finale on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Altuve recorded three hits on Tuesday in what will be his final regular season game in 2022. If the 32-year-old veteran doesn't come off the bench Wednesday, he'll finish another […]

Alek Manoah To Start Game 1 Against Mariners

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah has been named the Game 1 starter for the wild-card series against the Seattle Mariners on Friday. The 24-year-old All-Star is fifth in the majors this year with 196 2/3 innings pitched in his second MLB season, and he's gone 16-7 with a 2.24 ERA (3.34 FIP), a 0.99 […]

Jose Abreu, Eloy Jimenez Will Sit In Season Finale

Chicago White Sox acting manager Miguel Cairo said that first baseman Jose Abreu and outfielders Eloy Jimenez and AJ Pollock will get the season finale off on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins. Abreu will finish his 2022 season with a strong .304/.378/.446 slash line with an .824 OPS, 15 homers, 75 RBI and 85 runs […]

Dustin May, Blake Treinen To Face Hitters Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said that starting pitcher Dustin May (back) and reliever Blake Treinen (shoulder) will face live hitters on Wednesday. May isn't a lock for the National League Division Series roster, even if he shows he's healthy this coming week. Treinen is a possibility to be ready in time for the […]

Teoscar Hernandez Starting On The Bench In Game 1

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles in Game 1 of a doubleheader to wrap up the regular season. The Blue Jays will give Hernandez a little breather, but he'll likely be back in the lineup for Game 2. He's been hot at the […]

Bo Bichette Sitting In Game 1 Of Doubleheader

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. The Blue Jays are just giving the 24-year-old a little breather on the final day of the regular season, and there's a good chance he'll be back in there for the […]