Miguel Cabrera Remains Out Friday

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (biceps) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday. Cabrera hasn't played since getting injured on Tuesday, but he remains day-to-day and could return at some point this weekend. Ronny Rodriguez is serving as the DH and is batting cleanup against Twins starter Kyle Gibson. Rodriguez is hitting a […]

Rodney Hudson Becomes Highest-Paid Center

The Oakland Raiders signed center Rodney Hudson to a three-year, $33.75 million contract extension on Friday that will make him the league's highest-paid center, according to a source. The deal includes $24.4 million in guarantees. The 30-year-old pivot will make life much easier for both quarterback Derek Carr and rookie running back Josh Jacobs in […]

Raiders Releasing Luke Willson

The Oakland Raiders are releasing tight end Luke Willson on Friday, according to a source. It means that Darren Waller, rookie Foster Moreau and Derek Carrier will be the team's three tight ends heading into the regular season. In his only season with Detroit in 2018, Willson caught just 13 passes for 87 yards and […]

Texans Want Laremy Tunsil From Dolphins

The Houston Texans are offering Pro Bowl edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney in a proposed trade for Miami Dolphins left tackle Laremy Tunsil, but the Dolphins are asking for more, according to two league sources. The Dolphins have asked the Texans for another high draft pick in addition to Clowney and a first-round pick. Clowney continues […]

Jalen Hurd Unlikely To Play In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that wide receiver Jalen Hurd's (back) injury is more serious than initially feared. The Niners don't think Hurd's injury puts him in danger of landing on Injured Reserve, but Shanahan said it's "not looking as good" for Week 1 against the Buccaneers. With Hurd unlikely to suit […]

Preston Williams Has Made The Team

Miami Dolphins undrafted rookie wide receiver Preston Williams didn't play in the final preseason game on Thursday because he's made the final roster. Williams has good size and showed in training camp that he can make splashy plays, but he's inconsistent and has also shown troubles with drops. As it stands now, Albert Wilson, Kenny […]

Dolphins Name Ryan Fitzpatrick The Week 1 Starter

The Miami Dolphins have officially named quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick the Week 1 starter against the Ravens. Fitzpatrick underwhelmed in limited preseason action, but the rebuilding 'Phins are still electing to go with him under the younger Josh Rosen. Even in two-QB leagues, Fitzpatrick isn't a recommended option, and he'll have his hands full against a […]

Brandon Woodruff Throws Off Mound

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (oblique) threw off a mound on Friday for the first time since he injured his oblique. "We’re trying to get him healthy for October. I mean, I think Brandon can play a huge part in this thing. The best-case scenario is obviously sometime late in the second half of […]

Luke Voit Activated, Giovanny Urshela Placed On Injured List

The New York Yankees activated first baseman Luke Voit (hernia) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and placed third baseman Giovanny Urshela (groin) on the injured list in a corresponding move. Voit has been out for a month due to a sports hernia, but he should return to an everyday role and a .278/.392/.493 […]

Daniel Poncedeleon To Start Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon will be recalled from the minors to start one of the games of a doubleheader against the Reds on Saturday. Poncedeleon has been pretty effective as a spot starter for the Red Birds this year, posting a 3.76 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 44 strikeouts and 21 walks in 40 2/3 […]

Kris Bryant Resting Friday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is not in the starting lineup on Friday. David Bote is starting at the hot corner instead and will hit eighth against Brewers starter Chase Anderson. Bote has been decent for the Cubbies this year with his .257/.350/.428 slash line, 10 home runs, 40 RBI and four steals in […]

Dodgers Sticking With Kenley Jansen

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the team will stick with closer Kenley Jansen after he blew his seventh save of the season on Wednesday night. "I don't think we're going to back off on the workload. We're going to keep running him out there. ... We're going to need him. We're counting on […]

Luke Weaver To Throw Bullpen Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver (elbow) will throw all of his pitches in an aggressive bullpen session on Friday. It's good progress for Weaver, but fantasy owners at this point have already moved on. Even if the 26-year-old right-hander makes it back in September, he'd likely only make one or two starts. He's been […]

Jeff Hoffman Expected To Start Sunday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman is expected to start on Sunday against the Pirates. Hoffman has a scary 7.81 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, 43 strikeouts and 18 walks in 40 1/3 innings in his nine starts in the majors this year. That would make him much too risky as a streamer this weekend while at […]

Max Muncy Out Until Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (wrist) won't play again until next week after being hit by a pitch on his right wrist on Wednesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Muncy is undergoing X-rays and will be examined by a hand specialist. He was also seen in a brace on Thursday. Roberts said that if […]

Scott Oberg Will Be Ready For Spring Training

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Scott Oberg (arm) is confident that the blood clots in his arm won't return, and he said he'll be ready for spring training in 2020. Oberg had taken over the closer's role in Colorado before his injury, so the timing was awful for fantasy owners. The right-hander was solid this year, […]

Tyler Mahle To Start Game 1 Saturday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle will be called up to start Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Cardinals on Saturday. Mahle is 2-10 this year with a 4.93 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 106 strikeouts and 26 walks in 102 1/3 innings over 19 starts with the Reds. The strikeout and walk rates are nice, […]

Elvis Andrus Sitting Out Against Mariners

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. In his place, Danny Santana gets the nod at the 6 and will hit second against Mariners starter Felix Hernandez. Against a declining veteran starter and in Texas, Santana is very attractive in DFS on Thursday. The 28-year-old switch-hitter has been one […]

Derrick Henry Plans To Be Ready For Season Opener

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (calf) hasn't played at all in the preseason and is unlikely to do so on Thursday, but he's planning on being ready for Week 1 against the Browns. Henry ran for 1,059 yards and 12 touchdowns last year and returned to practice earlier this week. The burly running back […]

Julian Edelman Could Play Big Role In Offense

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman could play a big role in the offense this season after finishing with 74 catches and 850 yards in just 12 games in 2018. Edelman also finished the year by being named MVP of Super Bowl LIII. The veteran entered training camp with a broken thumb but returned […]

Darwin Thompson The No. 2 In KC

NFL analyst Todd McShay recently spoke with Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach, who revealed that rookie running back Darwin Thompson is the No. 2 back behind Damien Williams to open the year. Thompson has looked the part this preseason while showcasing his speed and signature contact balance. With Darrel Williams the likely No. […]

Graham Gano Could Start On Injured Reserve

Carolina Panthers kicker Graham Gano (knee) doesn't seem to be getting better, and the team could choose to place him on Injured Reserve to start the season in hopes of getting him back later in the season, according to sources. Gano only played in 12 games last year due to injury, but he was entering […]

Todd Gurley Healthy Entering Regular Season

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (knee) "appears to be fine" heading into Week 1, and the Rams "want to keep it that way come Dec./Jan." As expected, the team will likely manage his touches and snap counts, "especially through the first part of the season." The Rams will still feature Gurley as their […]

Zack Martin Thinks Highly Of Tony Pollard

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro offensive guard Zack Martin had good things to say about rookie running back Tony Pollard. “Listen, we’re preparing for the season. We’re going to play with what we’ve got. And what we’ve got is a damn good back in Tony Pollard,” Martin said. “Obviously you want (Zeke) out here but we’re preparing […]

Trent Williams Has No Plans To Report

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams told former teammate DeAngelo Hall that he plans to continue his holdout into Week 1. Despite the Redskins belief that Williams will play for them in 2019, the disgruntled tackle looks to be content missing regular season action, at least to begin the year. An already questionable offensive line […]

David Dahl Slowly Progressing

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (ankle) said he's "getting better every day," but isn't doing baseball activities besides throwing and dry swings. He's been working on an underwater treadmill but hasn't resumed jogging yet. Dahl has been out since Aug. 2 and with the way he's going, it's unlikely he'll return to Colorado's lineup until […]

Sean Manaea Throws Bullpen Thursday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Thursday. Manager Bob Melvin said that Manaea will not make another start in the minors this year. "Obviously, there's a good chance we'll see him in September," Melvin said. The left-hander hasn't made a start in 2019 while recovering from left shoulder surgery, […]

Jaguars Have Wealth Of Pass-Rushing Options

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Todd Wash said he's comfortable changing up his defensive scheme to ensure that Yannick Ngakoue and first-rounder Josh Allen are on the field more together in 2019. Jacksonville also has Calais Campbell in the fold on their stacked defensive line. Wash moved to more of a 3-4 defense in last week's […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Testing Offense

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo said that he likes to take chances in the preseason and training camp practices to test the offense and his own limits. "The more you try those things, you see who's going to make the play for you in a crucial situation. If you put it in a good […]

Kevin Kiermaier Not Expected To Go On Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that the team has no plans to put outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (ribs) on the injured list. The Rays are hoping he can play on Friday. Kiermaier crashed into the outfield wall attempting to make a catch on Sunday and hasn't played since. He's useful in most mixed leagues […]