Luis Ortiz Shut Down

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Luis Ortiz (hamstring) will not pitch again this year. Ortiz made his first major league start last Friday and had to come out after 1 2/3 innings. He went 5-5 with a 3.70 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 7.8 K/9 over 22 outings (17 starts) with the Brewers and Orioles in the […]

Andy Levitre Put On IR

The Atlanta Falcons placed offensive guard Andy Levitre (elbow) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Wes Schweitzer will now take over as the starter at left guard. The Falcons signed guard Zac Kerin in a corresponding move. It's bad news for the team's running game, and they could be without running back Devonta Freeman (knee) for […]

Michael Fulmer Has Torn Meniscus

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn right meniscus, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. Fulmer has already been ruled out for the rest of this season and will now need to undergo surgery this offseason. Rehab for a meniscus tear is typically around three months, so Fulmer might be […]

Matt Barnes To Return Soon

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes (hip) said he has been throwing bullpen sessions at full speed and will return to game action soon. Barnes has been an integral part of the team's bullpen, posting a 3.39 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and fantastic 14.2 K/9 over 58 outings (58 1/3 innings). He's only useful in […]

Edwin Encarnacion Will Return Wednesday

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (ankle), who tweaked his ankle on Saturday, is fine and will be back in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Third baseman Josh Donaldson will also start back-to-back games for the first time with the team on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Indians have no reason to rush Encarnacion with the […]

Miguel Sano Returns Against Tigers

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (knee) is returning to the starting lineup on Tuesday, playing third base and hitting seventh against Tigers starter Daniel Norris. Sano was out for two weeks, but he can provide those in deep mixed and AL-only leagues with power the rest of the way. It's been a disappointing season […]

Aroldis Chapman Expected To Be Activated Soon

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman (knee) said his knee and arm feel good, and he is expecting to come off the disabled list in the next day or so. Chapman threw a successful simulated game on Monday and could be closing games again by this weekend. Get ready to put him back into all […]

Jordan Matthews Working Out With Eagles

Free-agent wide receiver Jordan Matthews (hamstring) worked out for the Philadelphia Eagles, his original team, on Tuesday, according to a league source. Matthews was released with an injury designation six weeks ago by the Patriots. The receiver left the workout hopeful a deal would get done. The Eagles traded Matthews in 2016 to the Bills, […]

Alex Cobb Throwing Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb (finger) is throwing on Tuesday to test his blister. Cobb has been great in the second half, but he was scratched from his start last weekend, and it's unknown when he will make his next start with the season winding down. Overall, he is 5-15 with a 4.90 ERA, […]

Randy Bullock Receives Extension

The Cincinnati Bengals signed kicker Randy Bullock to a two-year contract extension on Tuesday that will run through the 2020 season. Bullock is 4-for-4 in field goal tries (long of 42 yards) through two weeks this year and is perfect on eight extra-point tries as well. In his two years in Cincy so far, he […]

Giants Signing Elijhaa Penny

The New York Giants are signing fullback Elijhaa Penny off the Arizona Cardinals practice squad on Tuesday, according to a source. He could take over for Shane Smith, who struggled in the Week 2 loss to the Cowboys. Penny had just 31 carries for 124 yards (4.0 yards per carry) and two touchdowns on the […]

Rams Waive Brandon Allen

The Los Angeles Rams are waiving quarterback Brandon Allen on Tuesday, according to a source. He is a candidate to land on the team's practice squad if he clears waivers, but he was attractive to three teams when the Jaguars let him go last year. Sean Mannion will continue to serve as the main and […]

Aaron Judge Returns To Lineup Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday. He's playing right field and batting second against Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi. At long last, Judge is finally back after fracturing his wrist in late July. He had another simulated game Tuesday morning and hit an opposite-field home run, […]

Luis Ortiz Feeling Better

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Luis Ortiz (hamstring) is feeling much better on Tuesday. The rookie made his first career start last Friday and had to leave early after allowing a run in 1 2/3 innings against the White Sox. He's not much of a streaming option anyways, but Ortiz may just be shut down for […]

Andrew Triggs To Have Thoracic Outlet Surgery

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs (shoulder) will have thoracic outlet surgery on Sept. 26, and it will be performed by Dr. Gregory Pearl in Dallas, Texas. Triggs was 3-1 with a 5.23 ERA with 43 strikeouts in just nine starts for Oakland in 2018. The right-hander also finished the year on the disabled list […]

Trevor Story May Have UCL Damage

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) is facing potential damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, according to sources. The Rockies are waiting for an official diagnosis, but this looks like season-ending injury and one that could require Tommy John surgery, which would compromise Story's entire 2019 season. That's a massive blow […]

Bills Sticking With Josh Allen

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott confirmed on Monday that the team will stick with rookie quarterback Josh Allen heading into Week 3 against the Vikings. “I thought he did some good things,” McDermott said of Allen. “He's a young quarterback. Each game, we expect him to get a little bit better and grow. That's […]

Taiwan Jones Did Not Suffer Concussion

Buffalo Bills running back Taiwan Jones (head) did not suffer a concussion in Week 2 against the Chargers when he lost his helmet and then took a hit to the head. Head coach Sean McDermott said Jones was bruised and needed stitches to close a wound on his head. Jones is more of a special […]

Ray-Ray McCloud Expected To Practice This Week

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (knee) is expected to practice with the team on Wednesday, meaning that he'll have a chance to make his debut against the Vikings in Week 3. McCloud will help with Buffalo's receiving depth, but he shouldn't be owned in any fantasy leagues.

Bills May Split Defensive Play-Calling Duties

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott took over the defensive play calls in the second half of the Week 2 loss to the Chargers, but wouldn't say if the move would be permanent. McDermott said he and defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier are "still working through that." Buffalo allowed only 65 total yards (three rushing yards) […]

Jay Ajayi Might Not Be Available In Week 3

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Mike Groh indicated that there's a good chance that running back Jay Ajayi (back) won't be available in Week 3 against the Colts. The team added Josh Adams from the practice squad as a precaution on Tuesday. Ajayi was injured on his first carry of Week 2, but he came back […]

Antonio Brown Not Asking For Trade

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said his client is not formally asking for a trade after a Tweet was sent out on Monday from Brown's social media account. "The tweet yesterday was not in reference to anything other than Antonio responding to a person he knows. It was not directed towards […]

Aaron Judge Takes More Simulated At-Bats

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) took part in another simulated game -- his second in as many days -- on Tuesday against minor league pitcher Adonis Rosa. Judge hit an opposite-field home run with head athletic trainer Steve Donohue, bench coach Josh Bard, director of pro scouting Dan Giese, assistant general manager Michael […]

Seth DeValve Out Again Tuesday

Cleveland Browns tight end Seth DeValve (hamstring) missed practice for the second straight day on Tuesday. DeValve hasn't played at all this year and is buried on the depth chart when he's healthy, so he is well off the fantasy radar. David Njoku continues to serve as the main pass-catching tight end and has low-end […]

Browns Want To Get Duke Johnson More Work

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said the team needs to get running back Duke Johnson more opportunities moving forward. Johnson only has eight carries (20 yards, 2.5 yards per carry) and three catches for 15 yards in two games in 2018. Johnson is good out in space, but with both Carlos Hyde and rookie […]

Tim Tebow Expected To Return Next Year

New York Mets outfielder Tim Tebow is expected to return for a third professional season in 2019, according to assistant general manager John Ricco. Tebow's season ended in late July when he broke the hamate bone in his right hand, which required surgery. The 31-year-old had hit .317/.348/.429 in June and July with Double-A Binghamton. […]

Jarvis Landry Limited Again Tuesday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (knee) was limited in practice again on Tuesday. There's no indication that Landry's knee injury will keep him out of Thursday's contest against the Jets, so the Browns are likely just resting him on a short week. Landry has a healthy 22 targets (12 catches, 175 yards) through two […]

Joe Haden Expected To Practice This Week

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (hamstring) had a good week of rehab and is expected to practice this week, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. The veteran Haden isn't an IDP force, but a return in Week 3 on Monday night against Tampa Bay would be a good sign for a secondary that has been […]

Brice Butler Returns To Dallas

Free-agent wide receiver Brice Butler Tweeted on Tuesday that he has signed with the Dallas Cowboys. Butler played the last three years with the Cowboys but was released by the Cardinals on Sept. 1. He could be a deep threat for quarterback Dak Prescott. Butler caught 15 passes for 317 yards and three touchdowns in […]

Takkarist McKinley Dealing With Groin Injury

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (groin) injured his groin late in the Week 2 win over the Panthers, according to head coach Dan Quinn. McKinley already has two sacks this year, so losing him for Week 3 against the Saints would be bad news for their pass rush and good news for Saints quarterback […]