Royals Name Mike Matheny As Manager

The Kansas City Royals hired Mike Matheny as their next manager on Thursday. Matheny, 49, went 591-474 with the Cardinals from 2012-18 and was the first manager to reach the playoffs in his first four seasons. St. Louis lost to the Red Sox in the 2013 World Series. He was hired by the Royals as […]

Yankees Decline Edwin Encarnacion's Option

The New York Yankees declined their 2020 option for first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion on Thursday, making him a free agent. The 36-year-old slugger was lost at the plate in the postseason for the Yanks, but he was productive in 44 games for them in the second half, hitting .249/.325/.531 with 13 home runs and […]

Yu Darvish Won't Opt Out Of Contract

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish will not opt out of his deal with the Cubs with $81 million and four years left on his contract. The Japanese right-hander started slow because of injuries but had a 0.81 WHIP, 2.76 ERA and .199 opponent's average in the second half of the season. Overall, Darvish went […]

Adrian Peterson Misses Practice Again

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (ankle) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Peterson gutted through an ankle sprain last Thursday in a revenge game against his old team in the Vikings, but he may have done more damage to his ankle. He's not a lock to play in Week 9 in […]

Ravens Defense Will Have Earl Thomas Against Patriots

Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas (knee), who didn't practice on Wednesday, said he will play on Sunday night against the Patriots in Week 9. Baltimore's defense has underwhelmed to this point, but their secondary should be better moving forward with the addition of cornerback Marcus Peters. Along with Thomas and shutdown corner Marlon Humphrey, the […]

Benny Snell Jr. Has Surgery, Out 2-3 Weeks

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. (knee) underwent surgery to trim the meniscus in his knee, according to a source. It was a minor procedure but is expected to keep him out for two to three weeks. Snell suffered the injury in the Monday night win over the Dolphins. It's a hit to the […]

Sterling Shepard Practicing In Full

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (concussion) was a full participant in practice on Thursday, but he still needs final clearance from the league's concussion protocol in order to be active on Monday night against the Cowboys. Shepard has missed the last three games with his second concussion of the season. He's trending in […]

Josh Doctson Hoping To Return In Week 10

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Josh Doctson (hamstring) returned to practice on Wednesday and is eyeing a return in Week 10 against the Cowboys. He's been on the Injured Reserve the last seven weeks but has been designated to return. "I’m ready, but that’s not up to me," Doctson said. "So I’m just trying to do […]

Tim Patrick Designated To Return From IR

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (hand) has been designated to return from Injured Reserve. Patrick can return as soon as Week 11 on the road against the Vikings, where he'll likely be in three-wide sets with Courtland Sutton and Daesean Hamilton now that Emmanuel Sanders is out of the picture. The 25-year-old made some […]

Cameron Brate Sidelined At Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (rib) missed practice on Wednesday. It's unclear if this is an injury that would put Brate in danger of missing Week 9 against the Seahawks, but it's worth watching with O.J. Howard (hamstring) also sidelined at practice after missing Week 8. If both players can't go this weekend, […]

Josh Jacobs, Tyrell Williams Limited Wednesday

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) and wide receiver Tyrell Williams (foot) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Both players should be fine for Week 9 against the Lions, barring a setback this week. Jacobs was held in check coming off his shoulder injury against Houston last Sunday, but he should be […]

Phillip Lindsay Lands On Injury Report

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (wrist) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. The Broncos are likely just giving Lindsay a breather as we approach the second half of the season, but this injury is worth watching after the 2018 breakout had offseason wrist surgery. He's been a disappointment so far in […]

Davante Adams Is Day-To-Day

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that wide receiver Davante Adams (toe) is day-to-day heading into Week 9 against the Chargers. Adams has been out since Sept. 26 with turf toe, but he's definitely getting closer to returning. He could come down to a game-time decision on Sunday afternoon, but hopefully we'll have […]

Kurt Suzuki Scratched From Game 7 Lineup

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (hip) has been scratched from the lineup for Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday. Yan Gomes will now do the catching and will hit eighth against Astros starter Zack Greinke. Suzuki had a crucial home run in the Game 2 win in Houston, but otherwise he's done nothing […]

Patrick Mahomes A Limited Participant

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Mahomes has made good progress from a dislocated kneecap, but he was inactive last week and isn't a lock to return in Week 9 against the Vikings. Week 10 is the more realistic target date for the superstar quarterback, but […]

Will Fuller Not Practicing To Start The Week

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (hamstring) is not practicing on Wednesday. Fuller is expected to miss multiple weeks, so you shouldn't be counting on him for Week 9 against the Jaguars. He continues to be boom or bust for fantasy owners when on the field, but he's worth stashing in the majority of fantasy […]

Josh Lambo Not On The Practice Field

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (groin) did not practice on Wednesday. It puts his status in question for Week 9 against the Texans. The 28-year-old has been perfect on his 21 field-goal tries this year, and he's 12-for-13 on extra points. If he can play this weekend, he'll be a starting option for fantasy owners […]

Dede Westbrook, D.J. Chark Limited Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receivers Dede Westbrook (neck, shoulder) and D.J. Chark (quadriceps) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Westbrook is the one to watch this week, as he was inactive in Week 8 and could be questionable to face the Texans in Week 9. If he plays, he'll be a riskier WR3/4 against a […]

Adam Thielen Limited In Practice Wednesday

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. Thielen missed last Thursday's game but is expected to return in Week 9 against the Chiefs on the road. As long as he's active, Thielen will have WR1 potential in a game that could become a shootout, especially if quarterback Patrick […]

Matt Breida, Raheem Mostert Questionable In Week 9

San Francisco 49ers running backs Matt Breida (ankle) and Raheem Mostert (knee) both practiced on a limited basis on Wednesday and are both listed as questionable for Thursday night against the Cardinals. They'll be game-time decisions in this tasty matchup, but they could both lose touches to Tevin Coleman and Jeffery Wilson if they're active. […]

David Johnson Questionable For Thursday Night

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (ankle) was limited in practice on Wednesday and is questionable for Thursday night against the 49ers. He'll be a game-time decision, but fantasy owners may want to stay away even if he's active in this terrible matchup. If DJ returns this week, it'll likely be to a committee backfield […]

Gerrit Cole Could Be Available On Wednesday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole could be available "in a limited capacity" for Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday against the Nationals, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Cole was fantastic in the Game 5 win on Sunday, allowing only one run while walking two and fanning nine in seven innings. That came […]

Tom Brady, Julian Edelman, Rex Burkhead Limited

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (shoulder), wide receiver Julian Edelman (chest, shoulder) and running back Rex Burkhead (foot) were all limited in practice on Wednesday. All three players should be fine for Week 9 against the Ravens on Sunday night, so there's not much to see here. New England faces their most difficult test […]

Justin Verlander Won't Be Available In Game 7

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said that starting pitcher Justin Verlander will not pitch in Game 7 of the World Series against the Nationals on Wednesday. Verlander went five innings in the Game 6 loss on Tuesday, allowing three earned runs on two home runs while walking three and striking out three. Home runs were […]

Kurt Suzuki Returns To Lineup For Game 7

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (hip) is back in the starting lineup for Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday against Astros starter Zack Greinke. Suzuki is behind the plate and will hit eighth in the lineup. It's Suzuki's first start since Game 3 of the series when the team faced Greinke for the […]

Odell Beckham Jr., Jarvis Landry On Week 9 Injury Report

Cleveland Browns wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. (groin) and Jarvis Landry (shoulder) were both listed as limited participants in practice on Wednesday ahead of Week 9 against the Broncos. Both receivers should be able to suit up on Sunday, but it's something to keep an eye on. There haven't been many high points for either […]

Chase Edmonds Won't Play Thursday

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (hamstring) will not play on Thursday night against the 49ers. This was expected all along after Edmonds was hurt in Week 8 and didn't return. He could miss multiple weeks. David Johnson (ankle) has returned to practice and has a shot to play against San Fran, but the Cardinals […]

Miles Sanders Not Practicing Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders (shoulder) is not practicing on Wednesday, but the belief remains that his injury is minor. Sanders was injured in Week 8, but he should be able to suit up in Week 9 against the Bears. The 22-year-old broke off a 65-yard run for his first career rushing touchdown […]

Cam Newton, Curtis Samuel Not Practicing

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (foot) and wide receiver Curtis Samuel (shoulder) are not practicing on Wednesday. Newton continues to rehab and won't make his return in Week 9 against the Titans. He could be back for Week 10 against the Packers, however, but it remains to be seen how effective he'll be if he's […]

Sterling Shepard Practicing Wednesday

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol, but he took part in contact during practice on Wednesday after missing the last three games with his second concussion of the season. According to The Bergen Record's Art Stapleton, Shepard will likely see independent doctors later in the week in […]