Tyler Matzek Having Tommy John Surgery

Atlanta Braves left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek (elbow) is having Tommy John surgery, according to skipper Brian Snitker. It's the reason why Matzek was left off the roster for the National League Division Series this week against the Philadelphia Phillies, and he'll likely miss all of the 2023 season as a result. The 31-year-old southpaw wasn't […]

Brandon Marsh Enters Game 2 Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh is starting in center field and is batting seventh in Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Kyle Wright. Marsh was on the bench in the 7-6 Game 1 win on Tuesday with the Braves throwing left-hander Max Fried. He came […]

Orioles Claim Jake Cave Off Waivers

The Baltimore Orioles claimed outfielder Jake Cave off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday and designated pitcher Jake Reed for assignment in a corresponding move. Cave hit .213/.260/.384 with five home runs, 20 RBI, 17 runs scored and two stolen bases in 177 plate appearances and 54 games in his fifth season with the […]

Drew Hutchison Designated For Assignment

The Detroit Tigers designated right-hander Drew Hutchison for assignment on Tuesday and claimed shortstop Jermaine Palacios from the Minnesota Twins in a corresponding move. Hutchison went 3-9 this year for the Tigers with a 4.53 ERA (4.93 FIP), a 1.48 WHIP, 68 strikeouts and 42 walks in 105 1/3 innings over his 28 appearances (18 […]

Abraham Almonte Designated For Assignment By Boston

The Boston Red Sox designated outfielder Abraham Almonte for assignment on Tuesday and claimed catcher Caleb Hamilton off waivers from the Minnesota Twins in a corresponding move. Almonte played in just 15 games for the Red Sox this year, going 9-for-35 (.257) with a homer, two RBI and seven runs scored. He slashed .291/.469/.536 with […]

Matt Olson Hitting Third In Game 2

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is starting at first base and is hitting third in Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler. Olson went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run as the Braves fell short 7-6 in the Game 1 loss on Tuesday. […]

Cowboys Preparing To Start Cooper Rush Against Eagles

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said the team is preparing for quarterback Cooper Rush to start in Week 6 against the 5-0 Philadelphia Eagles. Dak Prescott (thumb) is making progress from a fractured right thumb that he suffered in the season opener, and he will throw for the first time on the side at […]

AJ Dillon's Snap Share Falling

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon began the year with a 65.2 percent share of backfield touches in the season opener, but those numbers have dropped each week from 65.2 to 51.3%, 48.2%, 48.6% and 28.5% in the Week 5 loss to the New York Giants in London. Dillon had just six carries for […]

Kyle Pitts To Return To Practice Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said that tight end Kyle Pitts (hamstring) will be back at practice on Wednesday, and they'll see how it goes with him this week. Pitts sat out the Week 5 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and while it seems like he's on the right track to play this […]

Davante Adams Charged With Misdemeanor Assault

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams has been charged with misdemeanor assault after pushing a photographer while leaving the field after Monday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, according to court records. Adams' situation is being reviewed by the NFL, and he could face a suspension as a result of his actions in Week […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Has Been More Involved Lately

In Weeks 2 and 3, Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson played 89 offensive snaps to Travis Etienne Jr.'s 59. However, in Weeks 4 and 5 that script has been flipped, with Etienne playing 64 offensive snaps to Robinson's 52. In the Week 5 loss to the Houston Texans, Etienne had 10 carries for 71 […]

Breece Hall Has Been Explosive

New York Jets rookie running back Breece Hall leads all running backs through five weeks with 50-plus carries in explosive-play percentage -- 10.7 percent of his carries have gone for 15-plus yards so far in 2022. Hall has been contacted behind the line of scrimmage on 52 percent of his carries as well, which is […]

Skylar Thompson Expected To Start Against Vikings

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel announced on Wednesday that rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson is expected to start in Week 6 against the Minnesota Vikings. Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) has already been ruled out, while Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) must pass through the league's concussion protocol this week and will do so with very limited practice time, […]

Darrel Williams Ruled Out For Week 6

Arizona Cardinals running back Darrel Williams (knee) has a sprained knee and has been ruled out for Week 6 against the Seattle Seahawks. James Conner (rib) is also dealing with a rib issue, but his status will become more clear later in the week. Jonathan Ward (hamstring) has been placed on Injured Reserve, which is […]

Tua Tagovailoa Won't Play In Week 6

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) will not play in Week 6 against the Minnesota Vikings, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. McDaniel said the team is excited to have Tagovailoa back on the practice field on Wednesday. While fantasy managers still won't have Tagovailoa this weekend, it's good news that he's scheduled to throw […]

Dolphins Optimistic Tyreek Hill Will Play In Week 6

Despite suffering a left foot injury and being in a walking boot after the Week 5 loss to the New York Jets, the Miami Dolphins are optimistic that Pro Bowl wide receiver Tyreek Hill (foot) will be able to play in Week 6 against the Minnesota Vikings, according to a source. The bad news for […]

Jaguars Adding John Miller To Their Active Roster

The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing former Buffalo Bills and Carolina Panthers offensive guard John Miller to their active roster on Tuesday, according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus. Miller has yet to play in 2022 after starting 24 games for the Panthers over the last two seasons. He finished last season on Injured Reserve. When healthy, […]

Blake Snell To Pitch In Game 3 Against Dodgers

San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell will get the start in Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Friday at Petco Park against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. Snell only lasted 3 1/3 innings in the Game 2 loss to the New York Mets in the Wild-Card Series last Saturday, allowing two earned […]

Gleyber Torres In Game 1 Lineup Against Guardians

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (illness) is starting at second base and is batting third in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Tuesday against Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill. Torres wasn't available to close out the regular season, but he rested up last week and is ready to go for […]

Chris Taylor Not In Game 1 Lineup Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (neck) made the team's roster for the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres this week, but he's not in the starting lineup for Game 1 on Tuesday. But the 32-year-old will be available as a utility bat and glove off the bench for the Dodgers to […]

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 […]