Royals Fire Manager Mike Matheny

The Kansas City Royals fired manager Mike Matheny and pitching coach Cal Eldred following the regular season finale on Wednesday. The Royals finished the 2022 season 65-97. The team was plagued by poor pitching and struggles from young position players and a lackluster group of veterans. Owner John Sherman fired long-time front-office executive Dayton Moore […]

Reds Retain Manager David Bell For 2023 Season

The Cincinnati Reds will retain manager David Bell heading into the 2023 season next year, but they also let go of five of his assistant coaches after their 100-loss season. First base/baserunning coach Delino DeShields, hitting coach Alan Zinter, bullpen coach Lee Tunnell, advance scouting coach Cristian Perez and assistant coach Rolando Valles will not […]

Ryan Helsley On The Team's Wild-Card Roster

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley (finger) didn't feel pain during his side session on Thursday and has been included on the Wild-Card roster for this weekend's series against the Philadelphia Phillies in St. Louis. It's great news for the Cardinals bullpen this weekend, and Helsley should continue to operate as St. Louis' closer in […]

Blake Snell To Start Game 2 Of Wild-Card Series

San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell will start Game 2 of the Wild-Card Series against the New York Mets on the road on Saturday, the team announced. Right-hander Yu Darvish is getting the ball in the series opener on Friday, while righty Joe Musgrove will most likely toe the rubber in a Game 3 on […]

Yankees Expect Matt Carpenter To Be On ALDS Roster

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that he expects infielder Matt Carpenter (foot) "to be on the roster" for the American League Division Series, which starts next Tuesday, Oct. 11. It remains to be seen how much Carpenter will actually play next week, as he hasn't played for the Yankees since Aug. 8 due […]

Blue Jays Encouraged By Kevin Gausman's Recovery

The Toronto Blue Jays are encouraged by starting pitcher Kevin Gausman's (finger) recovery, according to general manager Ross Atkins. Gausman isn't locked into a specific game for the Wild-Card Series this weekend against the Seattle Mariners, but he remains a leading option to start Game 2 or Game 3, if necessary. The 31-year-old is throwing […]

Luis Castillo To Start Game 1 Against Blue Jays

Seattle Mariners skipper Scott Servais said the team will go with right-hander Luis Castillo in Game 1 of the Wild-Card Series on Friday on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Mariners are planning to use left-hander Robbie Ray in Game 2 and young right-hander Logan Gilbert in a Game 3, if necessary. Castillo […]

Nolan Gorman Expected To Be On Wild-Card Roster

The St. Louis Cardinals have yet to finalize their roster for the Wild-Card Series against the Philadelphia Phillies for this weekend, but it's expected that when they do, rookie outfielder Nolan Gorman will be on it after Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) was not included. Gorman struggled late in the season for the Cardinals and was sent […]

Ryan Helsley Testing His Finger Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley (finger), who suffered a jammed middle finger on his right hand in the regular season finale on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, is scheduled to throw during Thursday's workout to test his grip on the baseball. He was examined by the team's medical staff Thursday morning. Hopefully for the […]

Tyler O'Neill Not On Wild-Card Roster

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (hamstring) is not being added to the team's roster for the Wild-Card Series this weekend against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to general manager John Mozeliak. O'Neill was injured in mid-September and hasn't been able to rejoin the lineup since, and he hasn't made enough progress to be included on […]

Jose Quintana To Start Game 1 Of Wild-Card Series

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol announced on Thursday that left-hander Jose Quintana will start Game 1 of the Wild-Card Series at home against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. The 33-year-old veteran left-hander began the 2022 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates but was acquired by the Cardinals in a trade. In total, he went 6-7 […]

Corey Kispert Out 4-6 Weeks With Ankle Sprain

Washington Wizards guard Corey Kispert (ankle) is expected to miss four to six weeks due to a sprained left ankle, according to the team. Kispert stepped on an opponent's foot during last Sunday's preseason game in Japan against the Golden State Warriors. With the regular season set to open on Oct. 19 at the Indiana Pacers, […]

Curtis Samuel Out Again, Jahan Dotson On Side Field

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (illness) was absent for the second straight day on Thursday with an illness. Meanwhile, Jahan Dotson (hamstring) was present but working on a side field, so he'll likely be listed as a DNP for the second straight day. Samuel could still be fine for Week 5 against the Tennessee […]

Cairo Santos Rejoins Team

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos (personal) has rejoined the team and isn't on the injury report this week after missing the Week 4 loss to the New York Giants due to a personal issue. It appears that he will return as the primary kicker for the Week 5 game against the Minnesota Vikings. In his […]

Chris Godwin, Julio Jones Practicing Again Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Chris Godwin (knee) and Julio Jones (knee) are both practicing for the second straight day on Thursday. Godwin and Jones both returned to action in the Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, although Jones was "nicked up" and didn't play at all in the second half. He finished […]

Cameron Brate Trending In The Wrong Direction

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (concussion) wasn't seen at practice in the portion open to the media for the second straight day on Thursday. He's expected to be listed as a non-participant after suffering a concussion in the Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The 31-year-old is trending in the wrong […]

Colts Add Phillip Lindsay To Active Roster

The Indianapolis Colts elevated running back Phillip Lindsay from their practice squad to the active roster for Thursday night's game against his former team, the Denver Broncos, according to a source. With Jonathan Taylor (ankle) ruled out for Week 5, Lindsay will make his Colts debut and could have a role alongside pass-catching back Nyheim […]

Alvin Kamara Expects To Return In Week 5

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (rib) said he's feeling good and plans to play in Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks after he missed the loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London last week. He was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice. Kamara's rib injury has caused him to miss two of the […]

Tom Brady Returns To Practice Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (finger, shoulder) was back at practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. It's always notable anytime Brady is dealing with an injury, and he was seen trying to loosen up his shoulder in the Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last Sunday night. It's worth watching, […]

D'Andre Swift Likely To Miss Week 5

The Detroit Lions will likely be without running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) for the Week 5 game against the New England Patriots, according to a source. The plan is still for Swift to return after the team's Week 6 bye, barring an unforeseen development. The Lions will likely officially rule Swift out on Friday, but […]

Red Sox To Attempt To Retain Xander Bogaerts?

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said that the team will try to retain shortstop Xander Bogaerts. "That process is going to start right away from our end. We haven't found that path yet. We still want to. We're going to work really hard at it," Bloom said. Bogaerts is fully expected to […]

Corbin Carroll Homers To Conclude Rookie Season

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie outfielder Corbin Carroll went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the team's 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday to wrap up his first MLB season on a high note. The 22-year-old left-handed hitter closed out the year with six hits in his final 19 at-bats with the home run, […]

Corbin Burnes Goes Three Innings In Final Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes tossed three scoreless and hitless innings in his final start of the 2022 season on Wednesday in the 4-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Burnes walked none and struck out five to finish his season with a 12-8 record, 2.94 ERA (3.14 FIP), a 0.96 WHIP, a league-leading 243 […]

Edmundo Sosa Could Be On Phillies Playoff Roster

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Edmundo Sosa (hamstring) is headed to meet the team at Busch Stadium in St. Louis for the team's National League Wild-Card Series this weekend against the Cardinals for a possible return from his hamstring injury. After being traded from the Cardinals to the Phillies this year, Sosa hit .315/.345/.593 with a .937 […]

Marco Gonzales Finishes Off The Regular Season Strong

Seattle Mariners left-hander Marco Gonzales had a strong final regular season start on Wednesday in the eventual 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers, but he didn't factor into the decision. In seven innings, Gonzales, allowed four runs (three earned) on eight hits while walking two and striking out five for a quality start. The 30-year-old […]

Julio Rodriguez Finishes Season By Clearing The Fences

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez put a cap on an impressive first MLB season on Wednesday by going 1-for-2 with his 28th home run and a run scored in the 5-4 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers. Rodriguez led off the game with a solo home run and will get to play in the […]

Mitch Haniger Goes Deep In Win Over Tigers

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger had a strong game in the team's final regular season game on Wednesday, a 5-4 victory over the visiting Detroit Tigers. Haniger went 2-for-3 with his 11th home run of the season, an RBI, two runs scored and a walk in the win. The 31-year-old is going into the team's […]

Luis Torrens Hits Third Homer Wednesday

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens went 2-for-4 with his third home run of the season, two RBI and a run scored in the 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers in the final game of the regular season on Wednesday. The 26-year-old backstop was at second base in this one, and he finished off his 2022 […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) did not take part in practice on Wednesday, but he still has a chance to play in Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills. His availability for this Sunday's game will be determined later in the week. Fantasy managers in IDP leagues will have to continue to monitor the 25-year-old's […]

Myles Garrett Returns To Practice Field

Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett (biceps, shoulder), who flipped his Porsche multiple times on Sept. 26, returned to practice on Wednesday after suffering a sprained left shoulder and strained right biceps in his scary car crash. The fact that he was able to practice early in the week means he has a good chance […]