Lourdes Gurriel Getting Closer

The Toronto Blue Jays expect infielder Lourdes Gurriel (quadriceps) to play in rehab games by early next week. The talented 25-year-old has been out since Aug. 10 and should be able to return early next month. He has been attractive in all fantasy leagues while hitting .279/.331/.548 with 19 home runs, 50 runs, 47 RBI […]

Ezekiel Ansah Returns To Practice

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (groin, shoulder) practiced on Tuesday for the first time since signing with the team in May. There's a good chance that he'll be available in Week 1. The Seahawks need Ansah's help bad on a defensive line that doesn't have any standout players. The problem is that Ansah is […]

Sean Doolittle Could Return This Weekend

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (knee) is progressing and will throw a simulated game on Wednesday. He's hoping to be activated from the injured list in time for the series against the Marlins this weekend. Doolittle was struggling mightily before landing on the shelf, but hopefully for his fantasy owners this little break can get […]

Dolphins Interested In Jadeveon Clowney

The Miami Dolphins are very interested in trading for Houston Texans pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney, according to league sources. However, it remains to be seen if Clowney would be interested in playing for the Dolphins. He prefers the Seahawks and Eagles as potential destinations. The 26-year-old remains an unsigned franchise player, and he's running out of […]

Josh Doctson Not A Lock To Make Final Roster

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden was non-committal on whether wide receiver Josh Doctson would make the final roster. Doctson will not play in the preseason finale on Thursday either. The team has been high on receivers Paul Richardson, Trey Quinn and rookies Terry McLaurin and Kelvin Harmon. Cam Sims and Robert Davis missed most […]

Renato Nunez, Hanser Alberto Back In Lineup

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Renato Nunez (hamstring) and infielder Hanser Alberto (head, neck) are both back in the starting lineup against Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin. Nunez is at first base and is hitting cleanup, while Alberto is at the hot corner and hitting leadoff. Nunez has been inconsistent from an average perspective, but he has […]

DeSean Jackson Suffers Broken Finger

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (finger) suffered a broken ring finger on his left hand at practice on Tuesday, according to sources. However, he's not expected to miss the regular season opener against the Redskins. It must not be a very serious break, but it's something worth watching with Jackson early in the season. […]

Scott Kingery Out Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery (stomach) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday after leaving the game on early with a gastrointestinal issue. Kingery is day-to-day and could return as soon as Wednesday. Sean Rodriguez, who hit a walk-off homer on Monday night, is starting at third base and is hitting seventh against Pirates […]

Giants Calling Up Mauricio Dubon

The San Francisco Giants are calling up infield prospect Mauricio Dubon from the minors on Tuesday, according to sources. San Fran's No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, came over from the Brewers in the trade that involved pitcher Drew Pomeranz in July. The 25-year-old from Honduras has hit an impressive .302/.345/.477 with 20 home runs, […]

Jose Ramirez Out 5-7 Weeks

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (hand) will miss the rest of the regular season after undergoing surgery on Monday to have the hamate bone removed from his right hand. He'll be out the next five to seven weeks. Ramirez was hit by a pitch on his hand in the game last Saturday. In his […]

Texans Not Hopeful On Keke Coutee's Week 1 Status

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said he's "not hopeful" that wide receiver Keke Coutee (ankle) will play in the regular season opener in two weeks. Coutee returned to practice on Monday, but obviously he's not as close to returning as we expected. The second-year wideout was injured almost his entire rookie season and has […]

Mets Hoping To Have Robinson Cano Back This Year

New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said that the club is hoping that second baseman Robinson Cano (hamstring) will "be able to join us well before the season ends." Cano has been hitting indoors and out, taking ground balls and running. The veteran infielder suffered a partially torn left hamstring on Aug. 5, […]

Seahawks Cut Amara Darboh

The Seattle Seahawks waived wide receiver Amara Darboh on Tuesday and signed two undrafted rookie receivers in Nyqwan Murray and Kahlil Lewis. A third-round pick in 2017, Darboh just never showed anything with Seattle, catching eight passes for 71 scoreless yards in his rookie year and not playing at all in 2018. Darboh really had […]

Panthers Convinced Cam Newton Will Play In Week 1

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said that "there's no doubt in my mind" that quarterback Cam Newton (foot) will be ready for Week 1 against the Rams. Newton suffered a mid-foot sprain in the third preseason game, but he should be ready to suit up for the regular season opener. Coming off a second […]

D.J. Chark Returning To Practice Tuesday

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark (concussion) will return to practice on Tuesday. He's still in the concussion protocol, but he's making progress toward a Week 1 return. It would be a surprise if Chark doesn't get the clearance between now and the regular season opener. The 22-year-old is looking to make strides in his […]

Rob Gronkowski Not Ruling Out A Return

Ex-New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski said that he could return to the NFL if he feels passionate about football again. "It could be the case in six months, it could be the case in two years, it could be in three years ... But I truly don't see it in the foreseeable future," […]

Jordan Reed Expected To Be Ready For Week 1

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden expects tight end Jordan Reed (concussion) to be available for the regular season opener against the Eagles. Reed entered the concussion protocol after being hit in last Thursday's preseason game against the Falcons. "We're quite confident that Jordan will be fine," Gruden said. It's good news for Reed owners […]

Hunter Strickland Going On Paternity List

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Hunter Strickland is leaving the team to go on the paternity list. Catcher Spencer Kieboom is being called up from the minors in a corresponding move. Strickland should be out just a handful of days. With Strickland out and Sean Doolittle still on the injured list, expect Daniel Hudson to get […]

Anthony Rizzo Doesn't Expect To Play Tuesday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) said that he doesn't expect to play on Tuesday against the Mets. Rizzo left the game on Saturday and hasn't played since, but it seems like he's improving, meaning he could be back in the lineup as soon as Wednesday. Rizzo is hitting a nice .290/.402/.526 with 25 […]

Scott Kingery Expected To Be Fine

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said that infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery's (stomach) abdominal issue that forced him from the game on Monday is gastrointestinal and not muscular, so he's expected to be fine. That means we're likely to see Kingery back in the lineup on Tuesday. He's been useful in most mixed […]

X-Rays Negative For Mike Moustakas

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas' (wrist) X-rays came back negative on Monday after he was hit in the wrist/hand with a hard line drive on defense, but he's sore and is "unlikely" to play on Tuesday, according to manager Craig Counsell. The Brewers and fantasy owners can breathe a sigh of relief for Moose, […]

Keke Coutee Back At Practice Monday

Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee (ankle) returned to practice on Monday after missing the team's third preseason game last Thursday against the Packers with a sprained ankle. Coutee should be ready for the regular season opener in two weeks at this rate. There's a lot to like about the 22-year-old in the slot for […]

Scott Kingery Leaves Early Monday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery (abdominal) left the game early on Monday with abdominal soreness. Kingery had a single in his two plate appearances and is now hitting .273/.336/.499 with 15 home runs, 51 runs, 43 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 390 plate appearances on the year. He's been a useful power/speed utility man […]

Dustin May To Make One More Start After Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie starting pitcher Dustin May, who is starting against the Padres on Monday night, will make one more start in six days before going back to the bullpen. The right-hander will be lined up to start against the Diamondbacks this weekend. Gingergaard has a 4.26 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 15 strikeouts in […]

Mike Moustakas Injured Monday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas (wrist) left the game early on Monday when a line drive struck his hand on defense. Moose was hitless in his only plate appearance before leaving. This has the potential to be a serious loss for the Brewers in their quest to return to the playoffs. Moustakas has been […]

Rico Garcia To Make Debut Tuesday

The Colorado Rockies are calling up pitching prospect Rico Garcia to make his major league debut on Tuesday against the Red Sox, according to a source. Garcia is the team's No. 20 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 4.23 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 9.6 K/9 in 123 1/3 innings (25 starts) for […]

David Andrews' Season In Jeopardy

New England Patriots center David Andrews (lungs) has been hospitalized with a blood clot in his lung, and his 2019 season is now in jeopardy. Andrews is an underrated part of New England's offensive line, so his absence is definitely a downgrade to the Pats backfield and for veteran quarterback Tom Brady.

Browns Cut Jaelen Strong

The Cleveland Browns cut wide receiver Jaelen Strong on Monday. In his three seasons in the NFL (two with Houston, one with Jacksonville), Strong has only 31 catches for 330 yards and four touchdowns in 19 games. The most games he's played was 10 in his rookie season with the Texans. Strong's departure is good […]

Brendan McKay Hurt In Minors

Tampa Bay Rays two-way prospect Brendan McKay (shoulder) has been placed on the seven-day minor league injured list with left shoulder fatigue. There aren't any long-term concerns, so McKay should be an option for Tampa's rotation when rosters expand in September. The team's No. 2 prospect and No. 15 overall, per MLB Pipeline, didn't fare […]

German Marquez May Not Return This Year

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that starting pitcher German Marquez (arm), who landed on the injured list on Monday, is dealing with a "tired arm" and may not pitch again this season. With the Rockies well out of contention, it makes plenty of sense to shut Marquez down for the final month to avoid […]