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. […]

Ty Montgomery Could Spell Le'Veon Bell Early

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell could be eased in early in the season after sitting out all of the 2018 campaign with Pittsburgh. Bell hasn't played a game in 20 months and isn't playing at all this preseason. He also hasn't practiced at all with the starting offensive line. There will be rust […]

Duke Johnson Is The Starter

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson has become the team's starter with Lamar Miller (knee) looking at missing the entire season. Johnson will get all the playing time he can handle in 2019 despite never functioning as a lead back in the NFL in his time with Cleveland. Mainly useful in PPR leagues as a […]

N'Keal Harry's Week 1 Status In Question

New England Patriots rookie wide receiver N'Keal Harry's (ankle, hamstring, toe) status for the Week 1 opener against the Steelers could be in question after he hobbled off the field in the Aug. 8 preseason opener. Since then, he hasn't practiced in full and has been jogging lightly when at practice. The rookie hasn't passed […]

Cam Newton Sheds Walking Boot

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said that quarterback Cam Newton (foot) is progressing and shed his walking boot on Sunday. There's a chance that Newton returns to practice as early as Monday, which would be a great sign that he'll be ready to suit up in Week 1 against the Rams, where he'd be […]

Ken Giles, Clay Buchholz Return To Team

The Toronto Blue Jays activated closer Ken Giles from the paternity list and activated starting pitcher Clay Buchholz (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Sunday. In corresponding moves, pitchers Brock Stewart and Justin Shafer were optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. Giles should immediately go back to being the team's ninth-inning stopper and he should be […]

Joey Votto Not Ready To Return

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) has ramped up his baseball activities this weekend, but he's not yet ready to return from the injured list. “I still have to progress my hitting and make sure from a defensive perspective I build up the volume and make sure I can handle that load,” Votto said. […]

Pirates Hoping To Have Gregory Polanco Back In September

The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping to get outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) back in September before giving him the offseason to rest. Polanco's 2019 season has been a lost one after he underwent offseason shoulder surgery. The 27-year-old has hit .242/.301/.425 with only six home runs, 23 runs, 17 RBI and three steals in 42 games. […]

Tommy La Stella Starts Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels infielder Tommy La Stella (leg) has resumed baseball activities, according to manager Brad Ausmus. The Angels remain hopeful that La Stella can return at some point next month, but the reality is that he won't help fantasy owners the rest of the way and can remain on waiver wires in redraft formats. […]

Carlos Correa Doing Light Running

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) did some light running on the field on Sunday. He hasn't started hitting or doing agility drills, but manager A.J. Hinch said Correa is in a great spot. Correa is one of the better fantasy shortstops when he's healthy, but he continues to miss extended time with injuries the […]

Jordan Montgomery Making Rehab Start Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery (elbow, shoulder) is making a rehab start for High-A Tampa on Sunday. It's Montgomery's first rehab action since having Tommy John surgery last year. There's a chance he could return before the end of the season, but it's unlikely to come in a starting role, so you can […]

Raimel Tapia Dealing With Hand Injury

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia (hand) is dealing with a hand injury and is unlikely to be available on Sunday after sitting out on Saturday. It doesn't sound too serious, but we'll have to wait for more details on Tapia. Take him out of your lineups until further notice. The 25-year-old has been great for […]

Brad Keller To Be Limited Down The Stretch

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said he won't let starting pitcher Brad Keller throw more than 100 pitches per game for the rest of the season. Yost has a total innings limit in mind for Keller, but he wants to talk with general manager Dayton Moore about it first. Keller is currently at 164 […]

John Means Might Miss Next Start

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means is going on the family emergency list and might not be back in time for his next start next weekend against the Royals. Means' fantasy owners are really hoping that he won't miss a nice matchup against KC. The left-hander has been one of the few bright spots for […]

Jose Alvarado Back To Injured List, Joey Wendle Activated

The Tampa Bay Rays placed reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with left elbow inflammation and activated infielder Joey Wendle (wrist) from the injured list in a corresponding move. Alvarado just recently returned from an oblique injury and is now right back on the shelf. The left-hander allowed a hit, […]

Wilmer Flores Has Been Dealing With Back Issue

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Wilmer Flores (back), who hasn't played since Tuesday, said he has been dealing with a back issue. Flores doesn't seem to think the injury is serious, though, and manager Torey Lovullo said that Flores has been available the past few days. The 28-year-old Venezuelan is hitting a fine .307/.353/.466 for the Snakes […]

Kolten Wong On Crutches

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (toe) left the game early on Saturday after fouling a ball off his toe. Wong said his big toe isn't fractured, but he had a lot of pain and swelling that needed to be alleviated by drilling a hole in the nail. He's on crutches and will be […]