Vikings Have Big Plans For Irv Smith Jr.

Minnesota Vikings rookie tight end Irv Smith Jr., who was taken 50th overall in this year's draft, is extremely athletic and can create mismatches with linebackers or safeties in the middle of the field. He has obvious upside as a pass-catcher but has also shown improvement as a run-blocker in training camp. Smith is expected […]

A's Calling Up Seth Brown

The Oakland Athletics are calling up first baseman/outfielder Seth Brown from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday. Brown was hitting an impressive .297/.352/.634 with 37 home runs on the farm, and he was also hitting .405 in his last 10 games. The 27-year-old is an interesting fantasy commodity in deeper leagues down the stretch, but only […]

Brandon Nimmo Expected Back Later This Week

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) is expected to return from the injured list later this week. He'll need to play consecutive full games in the outfield for Triple-A Syracuse first, which could happen Tuesday and Wednesday. Nimmo burst onto the scene in 2018 and became useful in deep mixed leagues, but injuries have […]

German Marquez, Raimel Tapia Go On Injured List

The Colorado Rockies placed starting pitcher German Marquez (arm) and outfielder Raimel Tapia (hand) on the 10-day injured list on Monday. Pitchers Phillip Diehl and Joe Harvey have been recalled from Triple-A in corresponding moves. Marquez is useful in mixed leagues for his strikeouts (175 in 174 innings), but he's been hit or miss otherwise […]

Bryce Harper Back From Paternity Leave

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is back from paternity leave and will be in the starting lineup on Monday against Pirates starter Joe Musgrove. Third baseman Maikel Franco was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Harper missed the weekend series against the Marlins but will return to his .254/.373/.497 line with 27 […]

Mike Yastrzemski Not Worried About Injury

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hand) was hit by a pitch in the seventh inning of Sunday's game against the A's and was forced to leave the game. Yastrzemski didn't seem too concerned about the injury after the game, but the Giants are waiting on the results of X-rays. “Pretty painful. Never fun to […]

Kevin Kiermaier Hoping To Return Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (rib cage), who left the game early on Sunday after crashing into the outfield wall attempting to make a catch, is optimistic he'll be in the lineup on Tuesday after X-rays came back negative. "I’ll be okay, just a whole lot of muscles not too happy right now," Kiermaier […]

Jalen Beeks Struggling Of Late

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jalen Beeks allowed seven runs and 11 hits to the lowly Orioles in his outing on Sunday and has allowed 28 earned runs on 45 hits (eight home runs) while walking 14 in 30 1/3 innings over his last seven outings. Overall on the season, Beeks is 5-3 with a 4.55 […]

Kolten Wong Remains Out Monday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (toe) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday after fouling a ball off his toe on Saturday. Wong's X-rays were negative, so he's considered day-to-day for now. Tommy Edman is at second base on Monday and is hitting second against Brewers starter Gio Gonzalez. Edman has a […]

Dansby Swanson Back From Injured List

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (foot) was activated from the injured list on Monday and is back in the starting lineup, playing shortstop and hitting sixth against Rockies starter Tim Melville. You'll want to get Swanson back into your lineups in all formats while he's playing at hitter-friendly Coors Field this week. The 25-year-old has […]

Cameron Maybin In A Slump

New York Yankees outfielder Cameron Maybin is 5-for-37 (.135) in 11 games since Aug. 9. Overall, Maybin has been a big asset for the Bombers in 2019, hitting .297/.375/.500 with eight home runs, 40 runs, 26 RBI and seven stolen bases in 192 at-bats. He's hit a wall late in the season, however, and fantasy […]

Giancarlo Stanton Expected To Hit On Field This Week

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (knee) is expected to start hitting on the field this week in Seattle. Because Stanton will also need a minor league rehab assignment before returning to the big leagues, it's not reasonable to expect him to make an impact in the fantasy playoffs next month. Stanton said he wants […]

Luis Severino, Dellin Betances To Face Hitters Tuesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder) and relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) are both scheduled to face live hitters in a simulated game on Tuesday. Severino could see his first game action on a rehab assignment after Tuesday, but given how little time there is left in the regular season, it's more likely […]

Didi Gregorius May Need A Couple Days Off

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (shoulder) suffered a right shoulder bruise when he was hit by a pitch from Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw on Sunday. He left the game in the third inning, but manager Aaron Boone said that X-rays didn't show any structural damage. Gregorius is optimistic that he might be able to […]

Stephen Piscotty Goes On Injured List

The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Stephen Piscotty (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a high right ankle sprain, according to manager Bob Melvin. Piscotty will see a specialist on Monday to determine a timetable for a return, but you should expect him to miss well over the 10 days on the injured […]

Leury Garcia Day-To-Day With Shin Contusion

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia (shin) left the game early on Sunday with a left shin contusion and is being listed as day-to-day. X-rays came back negative, so he could be back in the lineup on Tuesday after Monday's off day. Garcia had a single in four plate appearances before his exit. The 28-year-old […]

Reynaldo Lopez Leaves Start With Illness

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (flu) left his start early on Sunday against the Rangers after experiencing dehydration and flu-like symptoms. Thankfully for fantasy owners that rolled with him, Lopez allowed no hits in five scoreless innings while walking two and striking out six in the victory. It could've been a quality start […]

Renato Nunez Day-To-Day

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Renato Nunez (hamstring) was removed from the game on Sunday with tightness in his hamstring, but manager Brandon Hyde said Nunez should be OK. Consider him day-to-day for now. The 25-year-old Venezuelan is hitting a mediocre .246/.316/.479 but does have 28 home runs, 65 runs and 73 RBI on the season […]

Damion Willis To Have Role To Begin Year

Cincinnati Bengals undrafted rookie wide receiver Damion Willis is expected to serve as the X receiver in A.J. Green's absence to begin the season. It means that Willis should be in three-receiver sets right away in Week 1 against the Seahawks alongside Tyler Boyd and John Ross in the slot. Willis has good size and […]

Dante Pettis Must Earn Starting Role

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that wide receiver Dante Pettis was kept in the preseason game on Saturday against the Chiefs late into the game because the team wants to see him "earn a role on the team." It's been assumed all along that Pettis would be the No. 1 receiver across […]

Jerick McKinnon, Dee Ford To Practice This Week

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that running back Jerick McKinnon (knee) and defensive end Dee Ford (knee) are on schedule to return to practice this week. McKinnon was a very popular fantasy pick last year, but he tore his ACL before the season even started and never played in 2018. Now he's […]

John Ross Returns To Practice

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (hamstring) returned to practice on Sunday. Ross should be ready for Week 1 and could have an expanded role with A.J. Green out to begin the season, but fantasy owners still shouldn't place much trust in the 23-year-old speedster. Despite his physical talent and top-notch speed, Ross has only […]

Josh Gordon Practicing In Pads Sunday

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon is dressed in full pads on Sunday, which is an indication that he has been taken off the Non-Football Injury list. It puts Gordon on track to be ready for Week 1. The controversial wide receiver has had his fair share of problems off the field, but he […]

Lamar Miller Officially Out For The Year

An MRI exam confirmed that Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (knee) tore his ACL and is out for the entire year, according to a source. It stinks for Miller, the Texans and for anyone that already drafted the running back in fantasy. Houston will surely look outside the organization for another running back to […]

Kevin Kiermaier Injured Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (rib cage) left the game early on Sunday with a left rib cage contusion after crashing into the outfield wall. Kiermaier had a single and an RBI in three plate appearances before leaving the contest. He's hitting .242/.284/.423 overall this year with 13 home runs, 52 runs, 53 RBI […]

Michael Chavis Won't Return In Colorado

Boston Red Sox infielder Michael Chavis (shoulder) won't come off the injured list during the team's series against the Rockies in Colorado. The club wants Chavis to get more at-bats on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket. Chavis has been out since Aug. 11, but he's nearing a return. The 24-year-old has a slash line […]

Andrew Benintendi Not Playing Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (side) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday and is being listed as day-to-day. J.D. Martinez will move over the left field and is hitting cleanup against Padres left-handed starter Joey Lucchesi. It made even more sense to sit Benintendi with the team facing a southpaw. Martinez has […]

Case Keenum Named Week 1 Starter

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden named quarterback Case Keenum the starting quarterback heading into the Week 1 matchup against the Eagles. This was expected to be the case with rookie Dwayne Haskins not quite ready to start in the NFL. Keenum is league average, at best, and will be operating behind a sketchy offensive […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick, Josh Rosen Still Battling For Starting Job

The Miami Dolphins have yet to decide on who their starting quarterback will be between veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick and Josh Rosen. Head coach Brian Flores said on Sunday that he's not leaning a certain way. Fitzpatrick has been viewed as the favorite to win the job, but Rosen's play in the preseason might have given […]

Kenny Stills On The Trade Block?

Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones, linebacker Kiko Alonso and wide receiver Kenny Stills are among those available on the trade market, according to league sources. However, a high-ranking official said on Saturday that he doubts the Dolphins will find a taker for Alonso or Stills because other teams would wait for them to be cut. […]