Raiders Signing Matt McCrane

The Oakland Raiders are signing free-agent kicker Matt McCrane on Tuesday, according to sources. McCrane was an undrafted free agent that didn't make it out of training camp with the Cardinals. With Mike Nugent dealing with a hip injury he suffered in Week 3, expect McCrane to serve as the team's booter until Nugent is […]

Shelby Miller Throws Sim Game Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow) threw a 60-pitch simulated game on Tuesday, and the team wants to get him into a game against the Padres to close out the regular season this weekend. Miller has made exactly eight starts in the last two seasons because of arm injuries, and he had posted an […]

Shohei Ohtani To Have Tommy John Surgery Next Week

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will have Tommy John surgery next week. The procedure that will keep him off the mound for all of the 2019 season will be performed by Dr. ElAttrache in Los Angeles. The good news is that the two-way star should be able to serve as a […]

Packers Sign Bashaud Breeland

The Green Bay Packers signed free-agent cornerback Bashaud Breeland on Tuesday. Breeland will replace Davon House (shoulder), who is going on Injured Reserve. The former fourth-round pick of the Redskins will bring a veteran presence to a young secondary. He had 37 tackles and an interception returned for a touchdown in 15 games with Washington […]

Jameson Taillon May Not Make Final Start

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said starting pitcher Jameson Taillon may not make his final start of the season on Saturday against the Reds. "Talked to Jamo, and want to make a good decision. We’re still working through some information to make a good decision," Hurdle said. This is just about managing Taillon's workload -- […]

Paxton Lynch Works Out For Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars worked out free-agent quarterback Paxton Lynch, running back Jeremy Langford and wide receiver Chad Hansen on Tuesday. Lynch, a failed first-round pick in Denver, has worked out for a handful of teams so far but has yet to latch on with anyone. The Jags already have Blake Bortles and Cody Kessler on […]

Aqib Talib To Have Surgery Thursday

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Aqib Talib (ankle) will undergo surgery on his ankle on Thursday, according to head coach Sean McVay. McVay said there is no timetable for Talib's return until the staff identifies the severity of his injury after surgery. The initial estimate was that Talib might miss somewhere from four to six weeks. […]

Marcus Peters Questionable For Thursday

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is saying that cornerback Marcus Peters (calf) is questionable to play on Thursday against the Vikings. Peters was initially expected to miss two to four weeks with a calf injury suffered in Week 3, but it doesn't appear to be too serious. Peters probably won't suit up on […]

Aaron Altherr Has Torn Ligament In Toe

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr (toe) suffered a ligament tear in his right big toe when he crashed into the outfield wall on Monday. With only six games left in the season, he will not play again this year. It's a fitting end to what was a big disappointment of a season for the 27-year-old, […]

Arodys Vizcaino Likely To Be Primary Closer From Here On Out

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaino is likely to be used as the primary closer the rest of the way this year if he's healthy, given A.J. Minter's recent struggles in the bullpen. The Braves would like to see Vizcaino pitch on back-to-back days before the end of the week, but it's not necessary. Vizcaino […]

Jeremy Jeffress Available On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress (neck), who was unavailable on Monday, said he can pitch if he's needed on Tuesday. Jeffress has been lights-out this year as an All-Star and should remain the team's primary closing option down the stretch and into the playoffs. Make sure he's in your lineups if you're still playing […]

Christian Walker Suffers Broken Bones In Face

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (face) suffered broken bones in his face after being hit by a pitch on Monday and is done for the rest of the season, according to manager Torey Lovullo. It's a tough way to end the season for the utility player. Walker had hit just .163/.226/.388 with three homers […]

Ryan Meisinger To Start Game 1 Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Ryan Meisinger will start Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Red Sox on Wednesday. Meisinger has a 4.50 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 21 K's over 20 innings in 16 relief appearances for the O's this year. Don't expect him to go more than an inning or two in his first […]

Davon House Expected To Have Surgery

Green Bay Packers cornerback Davon House (shoulder) is expected to have shoulder surgery and appears likely to be placed on Injured Reserve, according to a source. With Richard King also missing Week 3 with an injury, this puts Green Bay's secondary depth in question moving forward.

Tanner McEvoy Waived By Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins waived wide receiver Tanner McEvoy on Tuesday, according to a source. McEvoy didn't record a single reception with the Dolphins. He can go on being ignored in all fantasy leagues.

Eddie Rosario Ruled Out For Rest Of Season

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (quadriceps) has been ruled out for the final week of the season. Rosario finishes with a fine .288/.323/.479 slash line and 24 homers, 77 RBI and eight steals on the season. However, he had a bad second half, compounded by injuries. Still, he was one of the brighter spots on […]

Miguel Sano, Mitch Garver Could Return This Week

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (knee) and catcher Mitch Garver (concussion) could both return later this week. Garver passed his concussion tests and could return as a designated hitter or pinch-hitter. With the regular season ending on Sunday, it's a long shot that either player will produce much, if at all, to close out […]

Aaron Hicks Dodges A Bullet

An MRI exam revealed no tears in New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks' hamstring, according to manager Aaron Boone. Hicks' hamstring remains tight and he will sit out for a few days. With the regular season coming to a close this Sunday, the Yankees will be extra cautious with their starting outfielder. Hicks has been […]

Gleyber Torres Taking The Day Off

New York Yankees rookie second baseman Gleyber Torres (foot) is taking the day off on Tuesday after fouling a ball off his right foot on Monday. Torres will not take batting practice but should be available off the bench. The exciting rookie should be able to return to the lineup on Wednesday. In his absence, […]

Michael Perez Won't Play Again This Year

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said catcher Michael Perez (hamstring) will not play in the final week of the season. Perez had issues running to first base while testing his hamstring in the instructional league and has been shut down. Perez was traded over from the Diamondbacks and hit .284/.304/.392 with a home run […]

Tanner Roark Won't Start Wednesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark will not make his scheduled start on Wednesday against the Marlins and will instead stay home to be with his family and newborn child. Kyle McGowin will make the start in Roark's place. It's unclear if Roark is an option to make one final start this weekend, but even […]

Patrick Robinson Expected To Land On IR

The New Orleans Saints are expected to place cornerback Patrick Robinson (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday with a broken ankle, according to sources. A bad secondary is about to get much worse with the loss of Robinson. The Saints defense has given up a ton of yardage to opposing passing games through three weeks, […]

Bruce Ellington Placed On Injured Reserve

The Houston Texans placed wide receiver Bruce Ellington (hamstring) and linebacker Dylan Cole (wrist) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. It's unclear if Ellington will be able to return this year, but he'll need to miss at least the next eight weeks. His absence will mean a bigger role in the offense for rookie Keke Coutee […]

Didi Gregorius To Take Grounders Tuesday

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (wrist) will take ground balls on the field on Tuesday, but he won't throw. He said his wrist feels "great." Gregorius damaged ligaments in his wrist while sliding over the weekend, but he says he'll be able to return before the end of the season. He's been one of […]

Chris Conte Put On IR

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed safety Chris Conte (knee) on the Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Conte was embarrassed on Monday night when Steelers tight end Vance McDonald stiff-armed him to the ground on his way to a 70-yard touchdown scamper. Conte wasn't very good to begin with, but it's another loss to an already very […]

Carlos Correa Ready To Play Wednesday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) took 30 to 40 swings on Tuesday and said he feels ready to play on Wednesday. He could be the designated hitter in his first game in over a week. Correa has hit only .174/.257/.223 with a homer and 13 RBI in 34 games since returning from the disabled […]

Dalvin Cook Says He's Still Day-To-Day

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) continues to take things day-to-day ahead of the game against the Rams on Thursday night. "I’m still taking this thing day to day and seeing how I feel Thursday. It’s about a feeling. It’s about how you feel with a hamstring. ... It’s just something you can’t control […]

Aaron Sanchez Undergoes Surgery

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) underwent surgery on his finger on Tuesday. He's expected to be ready for spring training next year. Sanchez had 15 wins and a 3.00 ERA two years ago, but finger/blister problems have derailed his career each of the last two seasons. He finishes 2018 with a 4-6 […]

Lourdes Gurriel Being Shut Down

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Lourdes Gurriel (hamstring) is out for the remainder of the season after injuring his hamstring on Monday. With the regular season ending on Sunday, it didn't make any sense for the Blue Jays to take any chances with the rookie. He displayed flashes of his potential at times this year, but […]

Mets Expected To Retain Mickey Callaway

New York Mets assistant general manager John Ricco said he anticipates the team keeping manager Mickey Callaway for the 2019 season. In his first season in Queens, Callaway has led the Mets to a disappointing 73-83 record, although a lot of injuries have hurt the squad over the course of the season.