Elias Diaz Close To Returning

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz (hamstring), who has been out since Aug. 31 with a strained right hamstring, ran around the infield on Wednesday and has been catching bullpen sessions and taking batting practice on the field, according to head trainer Todd Tomczyk. Diaz will run the bases this weekend, which is the final step […]

Odrisamer Despaigne Starting Thursday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne will start on Thursday against the Mariners. Despaigne isn't worth your time in fantasy as a streamer. The soft-tossing right-hander has a 6.40 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 6.8 K/9 over 15 outings (four starts) between the Marlins and Angels this year. He has an 8.25 ERA in 12 innings […]

Joe Mauer's Career May Be Winding Down

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer may consider hanging up his cleats after the season. The 35-year-old will take his time after the season to consider a multitude of factors before deciding if he will return in 2019. The veteran is batting .274 on the season but has only seven home runs and 43 RBI […]

Vance McDonald Gets In Full Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (foot) practiced in full on Wednesday. McDonald is on track to make his season debut after missing Week 1, but he might be eased into action after missing most of training camp as well. Expect both McDonald and Jesse James to split repetitions in what could be a shootout […]

Mitch Garver Injured Wednesday

Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (head) was removed for precautionary reasons on Wednesday after he took a foul tip off his mask. However, initial tests showed that he didn't suffer a concussion. Garver didn't have an official plate appearance before leaving the game. Even if he avoids a concussion, expect the Twins to rest him […]

Alex Cobb Won't Start This Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb (finger) will not pitch this Sunday after leaving his start early this week with more blister problems. Cobb was pulled after just two innings on Tuesday against the A's after being pushed back last weekend as well. The right-hander has been great for fantasy owners in the second half, […]

Joey Bosa Expected To Be Out For Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot), who visited with Dr. Robert Anderson on Wednesday, has been diagnosed with a bone bruise and is not expected to play in Week 2 against the Bills. There's a chance he could be out longer as well, according to a source. The Chargers were throttled by the […]

Yoan Moncada Dealing With Sore Hip

Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria said second baseman Yoan Moncada (hip) is fighting through a sore hip but has been doing normal pregame work. Moncada has been out of the lineup for the last two days but could return any day now. The White Sox have nothing to play for and are giving their […]

Matt Davidson Should Return Friday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Matt Davidson (calf) is nursing a sore left calf but should be able to return to the starting lineup on Friday after the off day on Thursday, according to manager Rick Renteria. Davidson is available off the bench on Wednesday. The slugging third baseman doesn't help fantasy owners in the […]

Matt Shoemaker, Andrew Heaney Going This Weekend

The Los Angeles Angels will go with a bullpen day on Thursday against the Mariners in order to give starting pitchers Matt Shoemaker and Andrew Heaney an extra day of rest. Shoemaker and Heaney will pitch Friday and Saturday, respectively. Shoemaker has made just three starts this year but is a streaming option in deeper […]

Chad Williams, Christian Kirk Need To Be More Involved

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford wants to get wide receivers Chad Williams and rookie Christian Kirk more involved heading into Week 2 against the Rams, and head coach Steve Wilks agrees. "Yeah, we've got to spread the ball around a little bit. I think, again, the question was asked about the receivers. I feel really […]

Leonard Fournette Expected To Play In Week 2

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 2 against the Patriots. The only way he would miss this game is if he has a setback this week. He isn't expected to test the injury until Friday, and he could be a game-time decision with an afternoon start, which makes […]

Austin Hays May Need Surgery

It's been recommended that Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Austin Hays (ankle), the team's No. 4 prospect, undergo surgery to fix a stress fracture in his ankle after seeing a specialist on Wednesday. Hays hit only .235/.266/.410 with 12 home runs, 46 RBI and six stolen bases in 75 games between Double-A Bowie and Single-A Aberdeen […]

Marshawn Lynch, Brandon LaFell Limited Wednesday

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) and wide receivers Brandon LaFell (back) and Dwayne Harris (foot) were all limited in practice on Wednesday. Beast Mode often rests early in the week whether he's dealing with an injury or not. He should be fine for Week 2 against the Broncos as a volume-based RB2 play. […]

Trevor Cahill May Not Make Next Start

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill (back) may need to be skipped from his next start on Saturday against the Rays due to a back problem. He may have been dealing with the issue his last time out, too, when he allowed three earned runs in just 2 2/3 innings against the Rangers. Cahill has […]

Mike Wallace To Be More Involved?

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles said that the team needs to get wide receiver Mike Wallace more involved moving forward. What better time to do that than against the ailing Buccaneers secondary in Week 2? The 32-year-old veteran was catchless on three targets in the season opener. He has a great chance to bounce back […]

Tyrell Williams Practices In Full

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams (groin) practiced in full on Wednesday. Williams will be fine to play in Week 2 against the Bills in a fluffy matchup. The Bills let Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco throw all over them in the season opener, so Williams will be a strong fantasy play. He caught just […]

Travis Benjamin, Joey Bosa Not Practicing

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin (foot) and defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) did not practice on Wednesday. Benjamin may be in danger of missing Week 2 against the Bills unless he returns to practice later this week. He had only one catch on five targets for one yard in the season opener. Benjamin […]

Leonard Fournette To Test Hamstring Friday

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said the team will likely have running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) test his hamstring in practice on Friday. The Jaguars have also said Fournette probably wouldn't need to practice at all this week to be active in Week 2 against the Patriots. It looks like Fournette will be active, […]

Jon Gruden Thinks Martavis Bryant Can Be Difference-Maker

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said he thinks wide receiver Martavis Bryant, who the team re-signed on Tuesday, can be a difference-maker for the team. "Well, I think one of the reasons he was outperformed was he was inconsistently available," Gruden said. "He was sick, he had lingering problems. But I think he's in […]

Aroldis Chapman Could Rejoin Team Next Week

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman (knee) threw a side session on Wednesday and will go back to New York to get treatment, according to manager Aaron Boone. Boone also said he expects Chapman to throw another side session or simulated game and possibly rejoin the team "sometime next week." It's great news for fantasy […]

Aaron Rodgers Says He Has Sprained Knee

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) said he has a sprained knee and that it has been "pretty sore the last three days." He didn't practice on Wednesday and isn't committing to playing in Week 2 against the Vikings, but he did say he wouldn't need any practice time in order to play. "I […]

Kenneth Farrow Signed To Practice Squad

The New England Patriots signed free-agent running back Kenneth Farrow to their practice squad on Wednesday and released wide receiver Jace Billingsley in a corresponding move. Farrow didn't play at all in the NFL in 2017 and has just 60 carries for 192 yards (3.2 yards per carry) in his only season with the Chargers […]

Trey Quinn Put On Injured Reserve

The Washington Redskins placed rookie wide receiver Trey Quinn (ankle) on the Injured Reserve on Wednesday, meaning he won't be able to return for another eight weeks. Quinn underwent surgery for his high ankle sprain, according to head coach Jay Gruden. The Redskins added receiver Jehu Chesson to the active roster to take Quinn's spot. […]

Rams Place Pharoh Cooper On IR

The Los Angeles Rams placed wide receiver and kick returner Pharoh Cooper (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. Cooper will be eligible to return after eight weeks. Losing the All-Pro kick returner is a big loss for the Rams special teams, but it shouldn't stop you from rolling out the team's defense/special teams every week.

Raiders Agree With Clinton McDonald

The Oakland Raiders agreed to terms with free-agent defensive tackle Clinton McDonald on Wednesday, according to a source. The Raiders are already desperate for pass-rush help after trading away All-Pro Khalil Mack before the season started. McDonald had five sacks and 18 tackles with the Bucs in 14 games last season and might have an […]

DeAndre Washington Returns To Practice

Oakland Raiders running back Deandre Washington (knee) returned to practice on Wednesday. It doesn't mean a whole lot, as Washington is behind Marshawn Lynch, Doug Martin and Jalen Richard on the team's depth chart. He'll likely be inactive again in Week 2 against the Broncos.

Austin Hooper Limited Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday. He should have no problem playing in Week 2 against the Panthers. Hooper had three grabs on four targets for just 24 yards in the Week 1 loss to the Eagles. The 23-year-old is a touchdown-dependent TE2 on a team with serious […]

Matthew Stafford, LeGarrette Blount Practicing In Full

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (shin) and running back LeGarrette Blount (shoulder) both practiced in full on Wednesday. Stafford had a nightmare game in Week 1 against the Jets last Monday, throwing for 287 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions. He was also beat up and didn't get any help from his porous offensive line. […]

Brett Phillips Cleared To Pinch Run

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said outfielder Brett Phillips (shoulder) took some swings on Tuesday and has been cleared to serve as a pinch-runner. Phillips is hitting just .198/.262/.342 with two home runs and 11 RBI in 111 at-bats, so he's not really a fantasy consideration as the season winds down. He hasn't played […]