Matt Barnes Throws On Flat Ground

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes (hip) threw off flat ground on Tuesday. Barnes is getting closer to a return to the team's bullpen to close out the season. The right-hander sports a 3.39 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and outstanding 14.2 K/9 in 58 outings. Barnes isn't a candidate for saves, but his impressive strikeout […]

Redskins Put Cam Sims On IR

The Washington Redskins placed rookie wide receiver Cam Sims (ankle) on the Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Sims, who was serving on special teams, will need surgery to fix his high ankle sprain. Sims wasn't even close to being on the fantasy radar and had no real role in the offense.

Spencer Turnbull Will See Starts Down The Stretch

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull will see a start or two down the stretch, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Turnbull was just called up on Tuesday and went 5-8 with a 3.92 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 133 strikeouts in 119 1/3 innings over 23 starts for four different minor league levels this year. The […]

Jacob deGrom To Make Four More Starts

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will have four more starts, including Tuesday night, before the end of the season. The Cy Young contender lost a potential start due to inclement weather last weekend. He's a must-start for fantasy owners anytime he toes the rubber.

Matt Duffy Available Off The Bench

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy (back) is feeling better after an MRI exam didn't show anything concerning, and he is available off the bench on Tuesday based on his pain tolerance. Duffy doesn't have a timetable for a return but is eyeing a potential return to the lineup on Friday. He has hit a […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Successful Bullpen

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session and faced a simulated hitter at the end on Tuesday and called it "another positive step forward." McCullers is nearing a return and could make a couple of starts before the end of the season. Injuries continue to hurt his overall value, […]

J'Marcus Webb Placed On Injured Reserve

The Indianapolis Colts placed offensive tackle J'Marcus Webb (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and elevated cornerback Lenzy Pipkins from the practice squad to the 53-man roster in a corresponding move. The team also signed cornerback Tarvarus McFadden to the practice squad. Webb started at right tackle in Week 1 against the Bengals. With left […]

Deion Jones Placed On IR

The Atlanta Falcons placed linebacker Deion Jones (foot) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Jones was a top-10 IDP linebacker, so this is obviously a big blow for the Falcons defense as a whole, especially after they also lost star safety Keanu Neal (knee) for the entire season. Atlanta's defense/special teams was a sleeper unit for […]

Josh Donaldson Activated From DL, In Lineup Tuesday

The Cleveland Indians activated third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) from the disabled list on Tuesday, and he's starting at third base and batting fifth against Rays starter Tyler Glasnow in his team debut. Donaldson has been out since late May and has just five homers and 16 RBI on the season. However, he can provide […]

Sean Manaea To Have Shoulder Surgery

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (shoulder) will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder on Sept. 19, and the procedure will be performed by Dr. Neil ElAttrache in Los Angeles. He wasn't expected to pitch the rest of the year, but this news confirms that. The left-hander was 12-9 with a complete-game no-hitter, a […]

Russell Martin Goes On Paternity Leave

The Toronto Blue Jays placed catcher Russell Martin on paternity leave on Tuesday. Martin can be away from the team for a few days. He's hit an embarrassing .194/.338/.325 with 10 homers and 25 RBI on the season. Danny Jensen, Reese McGuire and Luke Maile can split time behind the dish in the absence of […]

Nothing Has Changed With Le'Veon Bell

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he has not been in contact with running back Le'Veon Bell. "Nothing has changed regarding us," Tomlin said. "We're preparing to play this week with the guys that are here and working , James (Conner) being central to that. I will not withhold information from you guys. If […]

Joe Ross Slated For Thursday Start

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross is lined up to start against the Cubs on Thursday if everything goes to plan. Ross will be used primarily as a starter to close out the season, according to manager Dave Martinez. Ross made his season debut last Friday in an inning of work, but the game was […]

Marco Gonzales Comes Off DL, Starting Tuesday

The Seattle Mariners activated starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (neck) from the disabled list in order to have him start on Tuesday against the Padres. Pitchers Matt Festa and Nick Rumbelow were also recalled from Double-A Arkansas. Gonzales really struggled in four August starts before landing on the DL, but this matchup against the last-place Padres […]

Nate Jones Activated From DL

The Chicago White Sox activated relief pitcher Nate Jones (arm) from the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday. Jones has been out since June 12 and had a 2.55 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 9.9 K/9 and four saves in 27 outings before his injury. He could return to high-leverage situations down the stretch, but Jace Fry is […]

Greg Olsen To Stay Off IR For Now

The Carolina Panthers plan to keep tight end Greg Olsen (foot) on the 53-man roster instead of putting him on Injured Reserve, according to a source. However, right tackle Daryl Williams (knee) will likely land on the IR. This means that the Panthers are hoping Olsen can return to them later in the season. When […]

David DeCastro Has Fractured Hand

Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro guard David DeCastro (hand) is dealing with a fractured hand, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. However, DeCastro said he was fine after the tie in Week 1 against the Browns. There's a chance DeCastro could play through the injury, but he might not be as effective. Any time missed by DeCastro […]

Daryl Williams Needs Knee Surgery

Carolina Panthers right tackle Daryl Williams (knee) will need to undergo surgery on his right knee after re-injuring it in Week 1 against the Cowboys. The surgery was recommended by Dr. Pat Connor. Williams had suffered a different injury to the same knee in the preseason, so it's looking like Williams' 2018 season is already […]

Greg Olsen Has Another Foot Fracture

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (foot) suffered another fracture in his right foot in Week 1 against the Cowboys, but there are no plans for surgery at this time. Olsen was expected to miss extended time, and now we know the official diagnosis. There's a chance that Olsen misses most or all of the […]

Eagles To Announce Week 2 QB On Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Mike Groh said head coach Doug Pederson will announce the team's starting quarterback for Week 2 against the Buccaneers on Wednesday. Carson Wentz (knee) is getting closer to live action, but the team is expected to hold him out for at least one more week. That means Nick Foles, who looked […]

Ben Roethlisberger Has Minor Elbow Issue

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) is dealing with a minor elbow issue and might be limited in practice early in the week. However, the head coach is unconcerned and said the team "oftentimes limit him in the beginning of the week anyway." Big Ben was a turnover machine and […]

Raiders Struggle To Get Pressure On QB

The Oakland Raiders struggled to get pressure on Rams quarterback Jared Goff in their Week 1 loss on Monday night in the absence of All-Pro rusher Khalil Mack, who was traded to the Bears. Linebacker Bruce Irvin had a strip sack of Goff in the first half, but that was the team's only sack in […]

Quincy Enunwa The Top Target Monday Night

New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa, who missed all of last year with a neck injury, was rookie quarterback Sam Darnold's top target in the Monday night win over the Lions, catching six passes for 63 yards and a touchdown. Enunwa broke out in 2016, catching 58 passes for 857 yards and four touchdowns. […]

Brian Quick Re-Signs With Redskins

The Washington Redskins re-signed wide receiver Brian Quick on Tuesday, according to his agents. Quick managed just six receptions for 76 yards in 11 games with Washington in 2017 and isn't on the fantasy radar. He'll provide depth behind Jamison Crowder, Josh Doctson, Paul Richardson and Maurice Harris with rookies Trey Quinn (ankle) and Cam […]

Patriots Signing Bennie Fowler

The New England Patriots are signing free-agent Bennie Fowler on Tuesday, according to a league source. Fowler played three seasons with the Broncos and had a combined 56 catches for 698 yards and five touchdowns in 45 games. He'll give the Patriots more depth with Julian Edelman out for another three games, but Fowler shouldn't […]

Ian Thomas Ready For Bigger Role

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera suggested that rookie tight end Ian Thomas is ready to step into a starting role with Greg Olsen (foot) expected to miss extended time. Chris Manhertz suffered a Jones fracture earlier this summer and is more of a blocking tight end anyway. Rivera said Thomas "has been being prepared […]

Patriots Signing Corey Coleman

The New England Patriots are signing free-agent wide receiver Corey Coleman to a one-year deal, according to a source informed of the deal. The former first-round pick was traded from the Browns to the Bills before the season and was then released by Buffalo. The Patriots depth at receiver is thin with Julian Edelman suspended […]

Brett Anderson Could Start Wednesday Or Thursday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson (forearm) responded well after throwing three 15-pitch innings in a simulated game on Monday. Manager Bob Melvin said the left-hander is being considered to start either Wednesday or Thursday against the Orioles. Anderson lacks many strikeouts (4.7 K/9), but he has been decent for the A's with a 4.02 […]

Liam Hendriks Throwing Harder

Oakland Athletics pitcher Liam Hendriks, who recently started three games and came on in relief in another in an eight-day span, picked up velocity after tinkering with his mechanics in the minor leagues before his latest call-up. He was designated for assignment in late July but cleared waivers and remained with the club. "He's throwing […]

Corey Seager Expects To Be Ready For Next Season

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (elbow, hip) insists he'll be ready to play shortstop in 2019. He underwent Tommy John surgery on May 6 and is walking without crutches a month after having arthroscopic surgery to fix a torn left hip labrum and shave a misshaped bone. Seager said he'll start a throwing program […]