Nick Mullens Will Start Thursday Night

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens will start on Thursday night against the Raiders over C.J. Beathard (wrist), according to a source. Beathard will serve as the backup after struggling to grip the football in practice this week. It will be Mullens' first action in a regular season NFL game, so don't expect much from […]

Cubs Pick Up Pedro Strop's Option

The Chicago Cubs picked up relief pitcher Pedro Strop's $6.25 million option for the 2019 season on Thursday. Strop stepped up in a big way for the Cubs bullpen in the second half of the season with closer Brandon Morrow injured, and he even closed out 13 games. Strop finished 6-1 with a 2.26 ERA, […]

Mariners Reach Two-Year Deal With Marco Gonzales

The Seattle Mariners agreed to a two-year, $1.9 million deal with starting pitcher Marco Gonzales on Thursday. Gonzales was a big part of Seattle's rotation in 2018 and should continue to be so moving forward. The left-hander went 13-9 with a 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 7.8 K/9 across 29 starts before getting injured late […]

Antonio Callaway Added To Injury Report

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway (ankle) was added to the Week 9 injury report and was limited in practice on Thursday. Callaway should be able to play against the Chiefs this weekend, but he might be more limited than usual. He caught his second touchdown of the year in Week 8, but Callaway […]

Rays Sign Sandy Gaston

The Tampa Bay Rays signed international pitching prospect Sandy Gaston to a $2.61 million minor league deal on Thursday. The 16-year-old Cuban pitcher was among the top international prospects available this winter. He can reach the high-90s with his fastball, but obviously needs plenty of seasoning at such a young age. He is merely one […]

TJ Jones Ready For Bigger Role

Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones is set to take on a much bigger role with Golden Tate now playing for the Eagles. Jones has just four catches on the season but should see more usage in three-receiver sets alongside Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones. TJ Jones caught a career-high 30 passes for 399 yards […]

Nick Mullens Has A Chance To Start Thursday

NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco has a hunch that even though San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (wrist) has been cleared to play on Thursday against the Raiders, that there's still a good chance that backup Nick Mullens will start. The Niners waived third-stringer Tom Savage on Thursday, but Mullens could still start over […]

Ben Roethlisberger A Full Practice Participant

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (finger) was a full practice participant on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Big Ben fractured a finger on his non-throwing hand in Week 8, but he will play this Sunday in a big divisional game against the Ravens. Baltimore is one of the toughest all-around defenses in the NFL, […]

Mohamed Sanu, Matt Bryant Don't Practice Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (hip) and kicker Matt Bryant (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday. Sanu is a downgrade after being limited on Wednesday, so that's not a good sign for his status this Sunday against the Redskins. In a tough matchup, Sanu has limited upside as a WR4/flex if he plays. If […]

Elijah McGuire Could Be Active This Weekend

The New York Post's Brian Costello expects the New York Jets to activate running back Elijah McGuire (foot) from Injured Reserve on Saturday. McGuire has looked good on the practice field and is expected to return in Week 9 against the Dolphins. It's good news for Gang Green with Bilal Powell (neck) out for the […]

Corey Davis Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (hamstring) was limited in practice on Thursday. It's odd coming off the bye week, but Davis should be able to play on Monday against the Cowboys in a very tough matchup. Hopefully Tennessee was able to fix their meager offense during the week off, but we wouldn't bet on […]

Cooper Kupp On Track To Play Against Saints

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that wide receiver Cooper Kupp (knee) remains on track to return in Week 9 against the Saints. "I know he’s feeling good and confident and excited to be back out there,” McVay said. Kupp missed two games after spraining his MCL, but he should return in a […]

Dalvin Cook Unsure If He'll Play This Week

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) said he has been feeling great in two limited practices this week but is unsure if he'll return to play in Week 9 against the Lions. Cook has been a massive early-round fantasy bust and hasn't played since aggravating his hamstring on Sept. 27. Cook has rushed 36 […]

Royce Freeman Remains Out Thursday

Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman (ankle) remained sidelined at practice for the second straight day Thursday. Freeman didn't do any team drills and looks likely to miss his second straight game after suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 7. Phillip Lindsay had his best game last Sunday and would […]

Trent Williams Visiting Specialist Thursday

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams (thumb) is visiting with a specialist in Pittsburgh on Thursday to determine if he needs to have a procedure on his dislocated thumb or if he can just wear a cast on it and play through it. If he is unable to go this Sunday against the Falcons, Ty […]

Alvin Kamara Sick Thursday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (illness) missed practice on Thursday with an illness, according to a source. It shouldn't keep him out this Sunday. Kamara had a rushing and receiving touchdown in Week 8 and now has a total of nine scores on the year. Despite a tough matchup against the Rams this […]

Jamison Crowder Ruled Out Against Falcons

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle) will not play in Week 9 against the Falcons. It will be Crowder's fourth straight missed game. After being a popular breakout candidate in the preseason, Crowder has once again disappointed fantasy owners. He can be left to the waiver wire. Even in […]

White Sox Acquire Former Top Prospect Manny Banuelos

The Chicago White Sox acquired starting pitcher Manny Banuelos from the Dodgers on Thursday in exchange for minor league infielder Justin Yurchak. The left-handed Banuelos was once a top prospect of the Yankees, but he has thrown only 26 1/3 innings in the majors and not since 2015 with the Braves. He went 9-7 with […]

Padres Claim Greg Garcia Off Waivers

The San Diego Padres claimed infielder Greg Garcia off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Garcia hit just .221/.309/.304 with three home runs and 15 RBI in 181 at-bats as a bench player for the Red Birds in 2018, so he obviously carries very minimal value in NL-only leagues. The good news is […]

Stefon Diggs, Roc Thomas Miss Practice Again

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (ribs) and rookie running back Roc Thomas (hamstring) both missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. While Diggs says he expects to play in Week 9 against the Lions, his status is a real concern going into Friday. He's looking like a low-end WR2 as of right […]

Quincy Enunwa, Robby Anderson Still Sidelined

New York Jets wide receivers Quincy Enunwa (ankle) and Robby Anderson (ankle) remain out of practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Neither appears to be on track to return in Week 9 to face the Dolphins, which would once again leave the Jets extremely thin at receiver. Jermaine Kearse has been operating as […]

Royce Freeman Back At Practice Thursday

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman (knee) is back at practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Freeman suffered a high ankle sprain Thursday in Week 7 and missed last Sunday's game. There's still no guarantee he'll be active against the Texans this Sunday, and with the game in the late afternoon, Freeman […]

Stefon Diggs Expects To Play Against Lions

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (rib), who missed practice on Wednesday, said he "absolutely" expects to play in Week 9 against the Lions. Diggs bounced back last weekend but picked up this injury late, which is clouding his status for this Sunday. The Lions are a somewhat difficult matchup for opposing wideouts, so Diggs […]

Josh Allen Could Resume Throwing Soon

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that rookie quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) is "not too far off" from throwing. However, Allen was still wearing a brace on his right elbow on Thursday. The Bills will likely be forced to start turnover-prone Nathan Peterman in Week 9 against the Bears after Derek Anderson suffered a […]

Matt Breida, Raheem Mostert Expected To Be Active

San Francisco 49ers running backs Matt Breida (ankle) and Raheem Mostert (ankle), who are both questionable, are expected to play on Thursday against the Raiders, according to a source. Breida has been questionable for a handful of games this year but has played through his injuries. This Thursday shouldn't be any different in a great […]

Alex Collins Downgraded Thursday

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins (foot) missed practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. It's not a good sign for his availability for a big divisional game against the Steelers this Sunday, but Collins' practice status on Friday will be very important. The leader in this backfield, Collins hasn't done much damage in […]

Gerald McCoy, Jason Pierre-Paul Out Of Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (calf) and defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (foot, ribs) both missed practice on Thursday. McCoy was limited on Wednesday, so he may have suffered a setback after missing Week 8. JPP hasn't practiced yet this week, which is a huge concern for Tampa's pass rush against Carolina this weekend. […]

Mike Evans Returns To Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (knee) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. It's a good sign that Evans will be able to play in Week 9 against the Panthers. He exploded for well over 100 yards receiving last Sunday and will once again be a strong WR1 this weekend […]

Eduardo Nunez Opts To Stay In Boston

Boston Red Sox infielder Eduardo Nunez exercised his $5 million player option for the 2019 season on Thursday. Nunez was a postseason hero for a big three-run homer in Game 1 of the World Series against the Dodgers, but he was somewhat of a disappointment during the regular season, mainly due to nagging lower-body issues. […]

Dodgers Extend David Freese's Option Deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers and corner infielder David Freese agreed to extend the deadline on his option decision until Friday at 4 pm ET. Freese hit an exceptional .296/.359/.471 with 11 home runs and 51 RBI in 280 at-bats between the Pirates and Dodgers during the regular season, but his true value comes in his […]