Robby Anderson Won't Be Suspended

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson will not be suspended for his two arrests in the last year, according to an NFL spokesman. It's good news for Anderson and his owners, but Anderson's start to the season has been a big disappointment. He has just eight catches on 16 targets for 108 yards and […]

Joe Mixon Not Yet Cleared For Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (knee) said he has not yet been cleared for Week 5 against the Dolphins but hopes to be. If he's not cleared, he will "for sure" play in Week 6 against the Steelers. It's looking like the Bengals will hold Mixon out for at least one more week to […]

Joe Girardi A Candidate For Reds Managerial Position

Former New York Yankees skipper Joe Girardi has interviewed for the Cincinnati Reds open managerial position, along with interim manager Jim Riggleman, ex-Red Sox manager John Farrell, ex-Tigers manager Brad Ausmus and Giants farm director David Bell. The team has also interviewed Billy Hatcher, Freddie Benavides and Pat Kelly.

Troy Tulowitzki Only Wants To Play Shortstop

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki isn't interested in playing any other position besides shortstop. He said he'll "pack (his) bags and go home" if he's expected to play another position. It's unknown if Tulo will see regular at-bats if he's healthy in 2019 with infielders Aledmys Diaz, Lourdes Gurriel and Bo Bichette in the […]

Russell Martin Could Start Again In 2019

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin, who didn't play at all after Sept. 3, could be the team's main catcher again in 2019, according to general manager Ross Atkins. “He makes such a difference for pitchers with his receiving, with his leadership, with his instincts, with his confidence,” Atkins said. “If he’s near his best, […]

Addison Russell's Investigation Could Come To A Close Soon

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said that the investigation into accusations of domestic violence against Cubs shortstop Addison Russell is close to being over. A decision on a possible suspension for Russell could be made within weeks, if not days. “Right now we’re kind of going day by day,” Manfred said. “I think we will have […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu, Clayton Kershaw To Open Series Against Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Braves on Thursday, and he'll be followed by Clayton Kershaw in Game 2 on Friday. Both left-handers have been terrific for the Dodgers this year despite battling through injuries and missing time. They'll both be fine […]

Leonard Fournette, D.J. Hayden Ruled Out

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) and cornerback D.J. Hayden (toe) have been ruled out in Week 5 against the Chiefs. Fournette could wind up missing multiple games, as head coach Doug Marrone said he doesn't know how much time the running back will miss. The loss of Hayden will make it tougher to […]

Devonta Freeman Expected To Return This Week

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that running back Devonta Freeman (knee) is back at practice this week and is expected to return in Week 5 against the Steelers. Freeman has missed the last three games after suffering a knee injury late in the season opener against the Falcons. Freeman could have his snaps […]

Dez Bryant Prefers To Re-Sign With Cowboys

Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant Tweeted on Wednesday that he'd prefer to re-sign with the Dallas Cowboys at this point. Dallas' passing game ranks 30th in the league entering Week 5. Cole Beasley leads the team in catches (16) and yards (185), while Tavon Austin leads with two touchdowns through four weeks. The 29-year-old Bryant […]

Darren Sproles Day-To-Day

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said running back Darren Sproles (hamstring) remains day-to-day. The team is also monitoring quadriceps injuries affecting running back Corey Clement and offensive tackle Jason Peters. Sproles hasn't played since the season opener and doesn't look particularly close to returning as a change-of-pace back behind Jay Ajayi. He's strictly a […]

Austin Seferian-Jenkins Expected To Miss Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (abdomen) is not expected to practice on Wednesday. Seferian-Jenkins has been battling this injury all year but has yet to miss a game. He hasn't gone over three catches or 25 yards yet, though, and remains an uninspiring touchdown-dependent TE2 for fantasy purposes.

T.J. Yeldon Expected To Practice Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (ankle) is expected to practice on Wednesday. Yeldon should be fine for Week 5 against the Chiefs, and he'll one again be in the RB2 conversation with Leonard Fournette (hamstring) already ruled out. Kansas City's defense has been their weak point all season, and they allow the most fantasy […]

Mark Ingram To Be Worked Into The Mix

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram is ready to make his season debut in Week 5 against the Redskins on Monday night after a four-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. "He wasn't gone for a year and a half or been a castaway on an island," head coach Sean Payton said. […]

Offensive Line Not Protecting Deshaun Watson

Through four weeks, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has already been sacked 17 times. He is on pace to be sacked 68 times this year. The Houston offensive line allowed 54 sacks in 2017. Only the Bills have allowed more sacks so far this year. Watson has also been hit 43 times and is on […]

Eli Manning Not Risking Deep Plays

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning hasn't been willing to take deep shots down the field much through the first four weeks of the NFL season. “Risks are not what you want to take," Manning said. “You throw the ball down the field when it’s not risky, and then there’s forcing things and that leads […]

Grady Jarrett To Miss Week 5

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said on 92.9 The Game on Wednesday that defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (ankle) will miss the Week 5 game against the Steelers after spraining his ankle in Week 4. Quinn said it's a "week-to-week" situation for Jarrett. The Falcons signed free-agent defensive tackle Michael Bennett on Tuesday to help […]

Carl Edwards Jr. Says He'll Be Ready For Thursday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (forearm) said he will be 100 percent ready to pitch if the team advances to the Divisional Series against the Brewers on Thursday. Edwards is not on the roster for the wild-card game against the Rockies on Tuesday. He saw his velocity drop and his control abandon him […]

Nomar Mazara Doesn't Need Surgery

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (thumb) consulted with a hand expert who said that Mazara's thumb is fully stable and will not require surgery. Mazara's thumb sprain caused him to tail off at the plate in the second half, and he finished with a .258/.317/.436 slash line, 20 home runs, 77 RBI and 61 runs […]

Mychal Kendricks Suspended Indefinitely

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Mychal Kendricks was suspended indefinitely on Tuesday after the NFL reviewed his September guilty plea to insider-trading charges, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Kendricks was cut by the Browns in August and pleaded guilty to the charges on Sept. 6. He'll face up to 25 years in prison when he's sentenced […]

Jaguars Work Out Orleans Darkwa, Matt Dayes

The Jacksonville Jaguars worked out free-agent running backs Orleans Darkwa and Matt Dayes on Tuesday. This is an indication that Leonard Fournette will miss multiple games after aggravating his hamstring injury in Week 4. In the meantime, T.J. Yeldon and Corey Grant should share the backfield duties. Yeldon will be an RB2 in a good […]

Will Dissly, Earl Thomas Put On IR

The Seattle Seahawks placed rookie tight end Will Dissly (knee) and free safety Earl Thomas (leg) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Both Dissly and Thomas will miss the rest of the season. Dissly tore his patellar tendon, which is a tough injury to come back from. He won't be guaranteed to be ready for the […]

Mike Fiers Won't Be On Wild-Card Roster

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers won't be on the roster for the wild-card game against the Yankees on Wednesday. Edwin Jackson will be the lone starter available in the event the game goes into extra innings. The A's will use Liam Hendriks as a one- or two-inning opener against the Yankees, and the team […]

Jack Doyle, Adam Vinatieri Miss Practice

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (hip) missed practice for the second straight day on Tuesday. It looks like he'll be missing his third straight game. That lines up Eric Ebron for another TE1 performance with receiver T.Y. Hilton (chest, hamstring) also looking unlikely to suit up on Thursday against the Patriots. Kicker Adam Vinatieri […]

Matt Holliday In Lineup For Wild-Card Game

Colorado Rockies outfielder Matt Holliday is starting in left field and is batting fifth in the wild-card game on Tuesday against Cubs starter Jon Lester. Left-handed hitters Carlos Gonzalez and Gerardo Parra will take a seat against the southpaw. Holliday has been much better against lefties this year, hitting .313 with one of his two […]

Dane Dunning Throws Side Session Monday

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Dane Dunning (elbow) said he threw 25 fastballs in a side session on Monday, and he's hoping to test himself in some instructional league games this fall before going home for the winter. Dunning, the team's No. 6 prospect, missed half of the season with his elbow injury but was […]

Kyle Schwarber, Jason Heyward Sitting Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielders Kyle Schwarber and Jason Heyward are on the bench for the wild-card game against the Rockies on Tuesday with left-hander Kyle Freeland on the mound. Ben Zobrist is starting in right field and is hitting leadoff, while Kris Bryant is in left and is batting second. Freeland has been lights-out for the […]

Terrance Mitchell Suffers Fractured Wrist

Cleveland Browns cornerback Terrance Mitchell (wrist) suffered a fractured wrist in the Week 4 overtime loss to the Raiders. On the season, Mitchell had forced two fumbles, recovered one and had an interception before his injury in the second quarter. Mitchell had been a turnover machine, so losing him for an extended period of time […]

Nick Chubb To See More Work?

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Nick Chubb, who had his first career 100-yard game in the Week 4 loss to the Raiders, could be in line for more touches after carrying the ball just three times. Chubb had touchdown runs of 63 and 41 yards in the game and had just seven carries for 41 […]

Antonio Callaway's Playing Time Could Be Reduced

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway's playing time might have to be pulled back a bit even after playing 70 percent of the snaps in Week 4. Callaway slipped and had a pass tipped off his hands that went for a pick-six, and he caught just three of his […]