Packers To Spread The Ball Around To Receivers

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said the team plans to spread the ball around to their wideouts this year. "I don't think anybody's clear cut in front of the other guy. I think it's gonna be very much the ball's gonna get spread around and we're gonna try to feature different guys in […]

James Washington Placed On Injured Reserve

The Dallas Cowboys placed wide receiver James Washington (foot) and left tackle Tyron Smith (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday and re-signed cornerback C.J. Goodwin and long-snapper Jake McQuaide to the 53-man roster in corresponding moves. Washington and Smith are expected to return midseason. Washington will have to miss at least the first four games, […]

Tony La Russa To Be Out Indefinitely

Chicago White Sox skipper Tony La Russa will be out indefinitely while undergoing further testing with his personal doctors in Arizona. Bench coach Miguel Cairo will take over as the interim manager while La Russa is away. "We are going to keep him in our thoughts and hopefully everything is fine," Cairo said. La Russa […]

Luis Robert Still Out Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. Robert will start on the bench for the fifth straight game due to his sore left wrist. He's still day-to-day, but at this point, fantasy managers have to be wondering if he'll land on the […]

Spencer Torkelson To Be Called Up

The Detroit Tigers will call up rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson and infielder Ryan Kreidler when rosters expand on Thursday. Torkelson was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on July 17 after hitting just .197/.282/.295 with five home runs, 21 RBI, 25 runs scored and 76 strikeouts in his first 83 major league games for Detroit. The […]

Corbin Carroll Retreats To The Bench Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie outfielder Corbin Carroll is not in the starting lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Bailey Falter on Wednesday night. Carroll has proved to be the real deal so far in his first two major league games, but he'll get the day off on Wednesday. The 22-year-old left-handed hitter has three hits […]

Yasmani Grandal Activated From Injured List

The Chicago White Sox activated catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned catcher Carlos Perez to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Grandal will immediately return to the starting lineup on Wednesday against Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic, doing the catching and hitting sixth in the batting order. […]

Lance Lynn Reinstated For His Start Wednesday

The Chicago White Sox reinstated right-hander Lance Lynn from the bereavement list on Wednesday for his scheduled start against the Kansas City Royals. Left-hander Tanner Banks was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Lynn was away from the team for four days, but he'll return to the starting rotation on Wednesday. The 35-year-old […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Returns To The Starting Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies and right-hander Ryan Feltner, serving as the designated hitter and batting in his customary leadoff spot. Acuna will return to action after missing the last three games with right knee pain. Fantasy managers will want to […]

Brett Baty Starting On The Bench Against Dodgers

New York Mets rookie third baseman Brett Baty (thumb) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Baty also missed Tuesday's contest with a thumb injury. Fantasy managers should consider the 22-year-old day-to-day for now. The left-handed slugger has gotten off to a slow start in his first 11 major […]

Willson Contreras Sitting Out Wednesday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (ankle) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Contreras left the game early on Tuesday with left ankle soreness, and he'll get another day to rest. Consider him day-to-day for now. Before leaving the contest early, he at least hit a solo home run […]

Trevor Rogers Activated And Starting Wednesday

The Miami Marlins activated left-hander Trevor Rogers (back) from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday, and he's starting on the mound against the Tampa Bay Rays. Jake Fishman was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. We don't recommend Rogers for fantasy lineups on Wednesday in his first start in the majors in over a […]

Ian Book Lands With Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles claimed quarterback Ian Book off waivers from the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday. The Saints waived Book on roster cutdown day on Tuesday, but he'll resurface quickly in Philadelphia. The 24-year-old fourth-round pick went 12-for-20 for 135 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in a 20-3 loss to the Miami Dolphins in […]

Larry Rountree III To Be Waived

The Los Angeles Chargers plan to waive running back Larry Rountree III after they signed Sony Michel on Wednesday, according to a source. Rountree was a former sixth-round pick last year, and he saw only 36 carries for 87 yards and one touchdown in 12 games in his rookie season in 2021. He was entering […]

Kadarius Toney Looks Fully Healthy

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (leg) is practicing with the team on Wednesday and looks 100 percent healthy. Head coach Brian Daboll said on Monday that he's "hopeful" that Toney will be ready for the Week 1 regular season opener on Sept. 11 against the Tennessee Titans. The 23-year-old has been battling through […]

Darren Waller Getting Back To Practice Wednesday

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) is good to go to practice with the team on Wednesday, according to head coach Josh McDaniels. It's believed that Waller is dealing with a hamstring injury that caused him to miss the majority of training camp. But with Waller seeking a contract extension this summer, his […]

Seahawks Expected To Sign Sean Mannion

The Seattle Seahawks are expected to sign free-agent veteran quarterback Sean Mannion to their practice squad, according to a source. Mannion became available when the Minnesota Vikings released him during roster cutdown day on Tuesday. The 30-year-old former third-round pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 2015 has gone 67-for-110 for 573 yards, one touchdown […]

Jaguars Claim JaMycal Hasty Off Waivers From 49ers

The Jacksonville Jaguars claimed former San Francisco 49ers running back JaMycal Hasty off waivers on Wednesday. They also claimed defensive back Tyree Gillespie, kicker Riley Patterson, wide receiver Kendric Pryor and linebacker Ty Summers off waivers. As the 49ers primary third-down back last year, Hasty caught 23 of his 29 targets for 157 yards and […]

Vikings Acquire Jalen Reagor From Eagles

The Minnesota Vikings acquired wide receiver Jalen Reagor from the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday in exchange for a 2023 seventh-round draft pick and a 2024 conditional fourth-round pick that would become a fifth-rounder if certain statistical marks are not met, according to sources. Reagor, a former first-rounder in 2020, disappointed in his two seasons in […]

Rondale Moore In Danger Of Missing Week 1

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (undisclosed) will "be close" in terms of his availability for Week 1 of the regular season against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. It's unknown what exactly is ailing Moore, but he didn't play at all in the preseason, along with the rest of the […]

Zach Ertz Questionable For Week 1?

Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (calf) will "be close" in terms of his availability for Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Ertz didn't play at all in the preseason while dealing with a calf issue since early August, and he now appears questionable to play in the […]

Chargers Officially Sign Sony Michel

The Los Angeles Chargers signed free-agent running back Sony Michel to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to sources. Michel was cut loose by the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday, but he'll quickly find a new home in a loaded Chargers offense. Joshua Kelley figures to open the 2022 regular season as Austin Ekeler's primary backup, […]

Rowdy Tellez Back Against Pirates

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Zach Thompson, serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the lineup. Tellez sat out of the game on Tuesday, but he'll be back in there for fantasy managers on Wednesday. The 27-year-old has been […]

Chas McCormick Scratched Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (finger) was scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. McCormick is dealing with a sore right pinkie finger after dislocating the digit a week ago. Before playing on Tuesday, the 27-year-old missed the previous four games. For now, consider McCormick to be day-to-day. It's unclear if […]

Texans Claim Tyler Johnson From Buccaneers

The Houston Texans claimed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tyler Johnson off waivers on Wednesday. It didn't take Johnson long to find a team after Tampa waived him on roster cutdown day on Tuesday. The 24-year-old former fifth-round pick in 2020 caught 48 of 72 targets for 529 yards and two touchdowns in 31 […]

Alex Leatherwood Lands With Bears

The Chicago Bears claimed former Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood off waivers on Wednesday. The Raiders tried to trade Leatherwood this summer but found no takers, so they finally waived the former first-rounder on Tuesday. The 23-year-old quickly landed on his feet with the Bears, where he'll serve as offensive line depth behind […]

Browns Claim Kellen Mond From Vikings

The Cleveland Browns claimed quarterback Kellen Mond off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday. Mond failed to impress the Vikings in training camp and the preseason, and he became expendable after the team recently acquired veteran Nick Mullens to back up starter Kirk Cousins. The former third-rounder will get a new opportunity in 2022 […]

Falcons Claim Chuma Edoga Off Waivers From Jets

The Atlanta Falcons claimed former New York Jets offensive lineman Chuma Edoga off waivers on Wednesday, according to a source. Edoga will come in and compete at right tackle in Atlanta with Kaleb McGary. The 25-year-old was taken by the Jets in the third round of the 2019 draft out of the University of Southern […]

Mack Hollins Makes Raiders Roster

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Mack Hollins made the initial 53-man roster on Tuesday as a consistent veteran who is coming off a four-touchdown season with the Miami Dolphins in 2021. Taron Johnson and DJ Turner also made the roster behind starters Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow. Both Johnson and Turner went undrafted out of […]

Benny Snell Jr. Makes 53-Man Roster

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. made the team's initial 53-man roster on Tuesday alongside starter Najee Harris, rookie Jaylen Warren and fullback Derek Watt. Although Snell didn't have a great training camp and preseason, he's currently listed as the team's No. 2 running back behind Harris and ahead of Warren. In his two […]