Miguel Cabrera Says He Could Play Now

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (biceps) said he could play right now if the Tigers were in the playoffs. “If we were going to play in the playoffs, I think I’d be able to be ready right now,” Cabrera said during his charity foundation's "Miggy Ball 24" event at The Corner Ballpark. “But they […]

Nick Martini Leading Off In Wild-Card Game

Oakland Athletics outfielder Nick Martini is starting in left field and hitting leadoff in the wild-card game on Wednesday against Yankees starter Luis Severino. Martini has been good for the A's this year in just 152 at-bats, hitting .296/.397/.414. However, he had just one homer and 19 RBI, limiting his fantasy impact in counting stats. […]

Curtis Samuel, Trai Turner Practice In Full

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (heart) and offensive guard Trai Turner (concussion) both practiced in full on Wednesday. Samuel hasn't played at all this year after having a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat. He's no lock to return in Week 5 against the Giants and even if he does, he won't be on […]

Greg Olsen Running Routes

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (foot) resumed running routes and catching passes off to the side at practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Ron Rivera. Olsen re-fractured his right foot in the season opener and there remains no timetable for his return, although he should be back at some point this season. Rookie […]

A.J. Derby Missing Practice

Miami Dolphins tight end A.J. Derby (foot) is out of practice on Wednesday. Derby sat out last week's loss against the Patriots and doesn't appear to be close to a return yet. He has only two catches on three targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in three games and isn't a viable fantasy commodity. […]

DeVante Parker, Reshad Jones Practicing Wednesday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker (thigh) was at practice and went through drills on Wednesday after sitting out in Week 4. However, he did have a wrap on his right thigh. Safety Reshad Jones (shoulder), who missed back-to-back games the last two weeks despite practicing, was at practice on Wednesday. Parker has played in […]

Donald Penn Placed On IR Wednesday

The Oakland Raiders placed right tackle Donald Penn (groin) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday after he suffered a groin injury in Week 4, according to sources. He should be able to return this year, but he'll have to miss at least eight weeks. Penn hasn't been very good for Oakland so far this year, so […]

Jarvis Landry, Antonio Callaway Not Practicing

Cleveland Browns wide receivers Jarvis Landry (knee) and Antonio Callaway (knee) were not practicing on Wednesday. Landry should be fine for Week 5 against the Ravens, but Callaway's status could be in jeopardy for this Sunday. Landry played through his knee ailment last week and caught four passes on 10 targets for 34 yards and […]

Muhammad Wilkerson Expected To Make Full Recovery

Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson (ankle) is expected to make a full recovery after having season-ending ankle surgery on Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Wilkerson was injured in Week 3 against the Redskins and was placed on Injured Reserve last week. He had signed a one-year, $4.7 million deal with Green […]

Adrian Peterson, Trent Williams Not Practicing Wednesday

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (ankle) and left tackle Trent Williams (knee) were both out of practice on Wednesday. Cornerback Josh Norman was working with trainers on the side. All three players should be just fine in Week 5 against the Saints on Monday. Peterson has a minor sprained ankle, while Williams had a […]

Joe Mixon Practicing Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (knee) is practicing in full pads on Wednesday. Mixon said earlier that he hasn't yet been cleared to play in Week 5 against the Dolphins, but it looks like he will be eventually unless he suffers a setback. It's good news for Mixon owners, as he should be back […]

Darren Sproles, Corey Clement Not Practicing

Philadelphia Eagles running backs Darren Sproles (hamstring) and Corey Clement (quadriceps) are not practicing on Wednesday. Sproles hasn't played since the season opener and remains day-to-day. It's not a good start to the week for either running back. If both players are inactive in Week 5 against the Vikings, Wendell Smallwood and rookie Josh Adams […]

Eric Berry Still Not Practicing

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that safety Eric Berry (heel) is still not practicing on Wednesday. The veteran Berry has yet to practice in the regular season and has no timetable for his return. KC's secondary is ripe for the picking for opposing offenses without Berry in the fold. Jaguars quarterback Blake […]

Sammy Watkins, Dee Ford Will Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) and linebacker Dee Ford (groin) will practice on Wednesday after they both left Monday night's win over Denver with injuries. It's good news for their status in Week 5 in a tough matchup with the Jaguars. Watkins was held catchless on one target before he was injured […]

Ezekiel Elliott Likely To Be Limited Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (ankle, knee) will likely be limited in practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Jason Garrett. Elliott isn't in any real danger of missing Week 5 against the Texans on Sunday night, but his nagging injuries are definitely worth keeping an eye on as Dallas' only real offense so […]

Olivier Vernon, Eli Apple Expected To Practice

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said defensive end Olivier Vernon (ankle) and cornerback Eli Apple (groin) are both expected to practice on Wednesday. It's good news for both defenders and has them on track to play in Week 5 against the Panthers. Vernon has yet to play this year as he fights through […]

Buck Showalter Will Not Return To Orioles

Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter will not return to the team in any capacity in 2019, according to sources. Showalter spent nine years with the Orioles and finished with a 669-684 record while taking the team to the playoffs three different times. Baltimore was the worst team in baseball in 2018, going a putrid 47-115. […]

Aaron Rodgers To Have Similar Schedule This Week

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) will sit out of practice on Wednesday and rehab while possibly practicing Thursday and Saturday. It's the same thing he did last week. Rodgers' knee will likely continue to limit what he can do on game days, but he remains a must-start as long as he's active. In […]

Randall Cobb, Geronimo Allison Not Practicing

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Randall Cobb (hamstring) and Geronimo Allison (concussion) are not practicing on Wednesday. Cobb is working with the rehab group and Allison has yet to clear the concussion protocol. Head coach Mike McCarthy said that rookie Marquez Valdes-Scantling and the other rookie wideouts will "have a role." There's a good chance […]

Sterling Shepard Has Cyst Removed From Back

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said that wide receiver Sterling Shepard (back) had a procedure to remove a cyst from his lower back. Shepard didn't practice on Wednesday but is expected back later this week. The 25-year-old should be able to play in Week 5 against the Panthers, but keep an eye on […]

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 […]