Jordan Montgomery To Start Game 5 Against Astros

As expected, Texas Rangers left-hander Jordan Montgomery will start Game 5 of the American League Championship Series in Texas on Friday against the division-rival Houston Astros. Montgomery dominated the Astros in Houston in Game 1 of the series on Sunday, going 6 1/3 scoreless innings for the win while walking only one and striking out... Read More

Justin Verlander Will Start Game 5 Of ALCS

Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander will get the nod for the Astros in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series in Texas on Friday against the Rangers. Verlander took the loss in Game 1 of the series, but the 40-year-old did enough to win, giving up just two earned runs on six hits (one... Read More

Mauricio Dubon Starting Again In Game 4

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Mauricio Dubon is getting another start in center field and is batting second in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday against the Texas Rangers and left-hander Andrew Heaney. Dubon also got the start in center field in Game 3 on Wednesday over Chas McCormick, but he was hitting... Read More

Kylen Granson Not Seen At Practice

Indianapolis Colts tight end Kylen Granson (concussion) wasn't seen at practice on Thursday for the second straight day. Granson remains in the league's concussion protocol and is looking unlikely at this time to suit up in Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns. The 25-year-old is going to need to return to at least a limited... Read More

Alec Pierce Returns To Practice

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (shoulder) is back at practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session. Pierce did some work on the side on Wednesday but will work through his shoulder in practice on Thursday. The 23-year-old at least has a shot to be active in Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns now... Read More

Kyler Murray Seen Throwing Thursday

For the second straight day, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) was seen throwing at practice on Thursday. The Cardinals opened Murray's 21-day practice window on Wednesday for him to be activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list. He was limited on Wednesday and will likely be tagged the same on Thursday. The Cardinals'... Read More

Aaron Jones Practicing Again Thursday

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) was seen taking part in practice on Thursday for the second straight day. Jones was listed as limited on Wednesday and hasn't put in a full practice since injuring his left hamstring in the season opener, so he'll likely be listed as limited again on Thursday. Still,... Read More

Travis Homer Upgraded To Full Practice

Chicago Bears running back Travis Homer (hamstring) was upgraded to a full participant in practice on Thursday. Homer was injured in Week 5 and sat out of the Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, but he's trending toward returning this Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Khalil Herbert (ankle) is on Injured Reserve and... Read More

Justin Fields Still Not Practicing

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) received another DNP at Thursday's practice. Fields has missed two practices this week and was already considered doubtful to play in Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders after dislocating his right thumb in the Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Fantasy managers should move the 24-year-old to... Read More

Jahmyr Gibbs Practicing Again Thursday

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) was among those practicing on Thursday for the Lions for the second straight day. Gibbs has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury, but he's trending in the right direction to be active this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. It's good news for the Lions, who... Read More

Bruce Zimmermann Undergoes Core-Muscle Surgery

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Bruce Zimmermann underwent successful core-muscle surgery on Thursday at Vincera Institute in Philadelphia, according to the team. The surgery was performed by Dr. Alex Poor. Zimmermann is expected to be ready for spring training next year. The 28-year-old southpaw only made seven relief appearances for the O's in 2023, posting a 4.73... Read More

No Timetable For Codi Heuer's Return

Chicago Cubs right-hander Codi Heuer (elbow) has completed his initial healing and range-of-motion rehab, but there remains no timetable on his return. He's scheduled to begin a throwing program in the middle of November after having surgery to fix a fractured right elbow in late June. The 27-year-old has time on his side this offseason... Read More

Gabriel Moreno Hitting Third In Game 3 Of NLCS

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno is behind the plate and batting third in the order in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Ranger Suarez. Moreno will move up from the No. 5 spot in Arizona's batting order for this one after going 5-for-23 (.217) with... Read More

Alek Thomas Out Of Game 3 Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas will take a seat for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday with the Philadelphia Phillies throwing left-hander Ranger Suarez. Corbin Carroll will start in center field and bat second, while Emmanuel Rivera will play third base and bat in the eight-hole. Evan Longoria is the designated... Read More

Andrew Heaney Starting Game 4 Of ALCS

Texas Rangers left-hander Andrew Heaney is starting Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday against the division-rival Houston Astros. In just his second career postseason appearance in Game 1 of the ALDS in Baltimore against the Orioles, Heaney picked up a no-decision by allowing just an earned run on two hits while... Read More

Jose Urquidy To Start Game 4 Against Rangers

Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy will start Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday in Texas against the Rangers as the Astros look to even up the best-of-seven series at two games apiece. Urquidy allowed two earned runs on three hits (two home runs) while walking one and striking out six to... Read More

Tommy Pham To Return To Outfield Duties In Game 3

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Tommy Pham (toe), who has been dealing with turf toe, will start in the outfield for the first time this postseason in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Ranger Suarez, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Pham has been serving as Arizona's designated... Read More

Michael Fulmer Has Surgery, Expected To Miss 2024 Season

Chicago Cubs right-hander Michael Fulmer (elbow) underwent right-elbow UCL revision surgery on Thursday and is expected to miss the entire 2024 season as a result. Fulmer is scheduled to be a free agent after the World Series, so he may have to wait a while before signing with a team once he proves he's on... Read More

Daniel Jones Still Not Cleared For Contact Thursday

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) still isn't cleared for contact. Jones will be limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday and will only do some throwing. It's not an ideal update for his chances of playing in Week 7 against the Washington Commanders. The... Read More

Jaguars Expect Trevor Lawrence To Start Thursday Night

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said he expects quarterback Trevor Lawrence (knee) to start on Thursday night against the New Orleans Saints, pending a pregame workout. Lawrence has reported improvement in his mild left-knee sprain and said he's confident he will be out there in Week 7 after getting hurt in the Week 6... Read More

Josh Allen Practicing Again Thursday

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that quarterback Josh Allen (shoulder) will "be out there in some capacity at practice today." Allen was deemed a limited participant in Wednesday's practice and could get the same designation on Thursday after falling hard on his right shoulder in Sunday night's win over the New York Giants.... Read More

Justin Pugh Joins Giants Active Roster

In a sign of how banged up the New York Giants offensive line is, veteran offensive lineman Justin Pugh has gone from his couch to being signed to the team's active roster in the span of two weeks. Pugh was originally signed to the team's practice squad on Oct. 3 but signed to the active... Read More

Damien Harris Still Sidelined Thursday

Buffalo Bills running back Damien Harris (concussion, neck) remained absent from practice on Thursday for the second straight day, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Harris suffered a concussion and a neck injury on his only carry of the game in Sunday night's win over the New York Giants, and he had to be placed... Read More

Mike McCarthy Still Supportive Of Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said on Mad Dog Sports Radio on Sirius XM Radio that he remains fully supportive of quarterback Dak Prescott. "What he endures mentally and emotionally compared to the other 31 is unique," McCarthy said about Prescott. "I love Dak Prescott as our quarterback." The Cowboys were embarrassed by the... Read More

Shane Lemieux Suffers Torn Biceps

The New York Giants offensive line just continues to get hit hard by injuries, with offensive lineman Shane Lemieux (biceps) being the latest. Lemieux suffered a torn biceps on Wednesday at practice and was placed on Injured Reserve. Lemieux missed the team's Week 5 game with a groin injury but was active in the Week... Read More

Deshaun Watson Will Practice Thursday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper said that quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) will practice on Thursday. Watson was held out of practice on Wednesday and hasn't played since Week 3 due to a sprained right rotator cuff in his shoulder. We usually take what players say with a grain of salt, but we'll monitor Watson's... Read More

Ben Lively Outrighted To Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Ben Lively cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. If Lively declines his assignment to the minors, he will become a free agent. The 31-year-old made his first appearance in the majors in 2023 since pitching just one inning with the Kansas City Royals in 2019. He wasn't all... Read More

Jake Fraley Undergoes Surgery On His Toe

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (toe) underwent surgery on Oct. 11 to fix the fracture in his left fourth toe and he's expected to be fully healed before the start of spring training next year. Fraley held off on surgery and played through a stress fracture in his toe in the final month of the... Read More

Budda Baker Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that the team has opened the 21-day practice window for safety Budda Baker (hamstring) to return from Injured Reserve. Baker was officially limited in Wednesday's practice, but it remains to be seen if the Cardinals see enough this week to officially activate him from IR for what would... Read More

Jeremy Chinn Expected To Miss Up To Six Weeks

Carolina Panthers safety Jeremy Chinn (quadriceps) suffered a significant quadriceps injury in the Week 6 loss to the Miami Dolphins that is expected to sideline him for up to six weeks, according to league sources. Chinn doesn't need surgery, but he's also in the last year of his contract in Carolina and is scheduled to... Read More