Corey Kluber Morphing Into New Pitcher?

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber had 235 strikeouts in 175 2/3 innings after 25 starts last season, but he's at just 160 strikeouts in 168 innings this year after 25 starts. He used 2,544 pitches after 25 starts in 2017 but has thrown 2,421 pitches this year. The perennial Cy Young candidate is 4-1 […]

Leonys Martin Unlikely To Return This Year

Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin (illness), who is dealing with a life-threatening bacterial infection, is unlikely to play again this season. Martin played in just six games with the Tribe after being acquired from Detroit at the deadline. His injury leaves the Indians thin in the outfield, but Greg Allen has mostly been manning center […]

Edwin Encarnacion Should Return When Eligible

Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (biceps, hand) should be able to return when his 10 days on the disabled list are up. Encarnacion is hitting just .229 on the season, but his 25 home runs and 81 RBI play in all fantasy leagues. Get ready to get him back into your lineups early next […]

Trevor Bauer's Season In Danger

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (leg), who is on the disabled list with a stress fracture in his right fibula, doesn't have a timetable to return and his season could be in jeopardy. It'd be a huge loss for the Indians and fantasy owners, as Bauer is a Cy Young contender this year, going […]

Jerick McKinnon Won't Play Until Week 1

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon (calf) will not play until Week 1 of the regular season against the Vikings, according to general manager John Lynch. It's not what you want to see, but at least we know he'll be ready to start the season. McKinnon has been hyped all offseason as head coach Kyle […]

Welington Castillo Beginning Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo, who has been serving an 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension, will start his rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. He's eligible to return to the team on Aug. 23. Omar Narvaez has done a good job with the main catching job in Castillo's absence, and the two will likely […]

Brock Holt Hitting Well

Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt went 2-for-3 on Wednesday and is in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak, going 10-for-25 (.400) in that span. He's hitting just .268 with three homers, 31 RBI and six stolen bases on the year, so he's really only valuable in AL-only leagues. And with Ian Kinsler (hamstring) […]

Ian Kinsler Coming Off DL Friday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Ian Kinsler (hamstring) doesn't need a rehab assignment and will come off the disabled list on Friday. He will slide back into his regular spot as the starting second baseman. Kinsler had played in just two games with Boston before getting injured. He has a pedestrian .244/.308/.408 slash line with […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Will Return As Starter

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora made it clear that starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (ankle) will return as a starter when he comes off the disabled list. He threw a four-inning simulated game on Wednesday, and his next step will be a rehab assignment with Double-A Portland on Monday. If Rodriguez throws 75 to 80 […]

CC Sabathia Should Come Off DL Next Week

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (knee) should be able to come off the disabled list when he's eligible next week, according to manager Aaron Boone. The veteran southpaw is dealing with inflammation in his surgically-repaired right knee. Sabathia received an injection and had the knee drained and is feeling much better. He's not […]

Aaron Hicks Expects To Be Ready Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (ankle) rolled his right ankle running out a ground ball on Thursday, but he thinks he'll be able to play on Friday. The Yankees will monitor him and make sure he didn't get stiff overnight. Infielder Neil Walker has been in right field the last six games with Aaron […]

Kris Bryant Expected To Return Before End Of Month

It's looking like the Chicago Cubs will get third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) back before the end of the month. "I expect the same impact I’ve always had,’’ said Bryant, who spent Thursday tracking pitches after taking light swings earlier in the week for the first time since last month. "I’m just going to go […]

Samaje Perine, Byron Marshall Should Be OK

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said running back Samaje Perine (ankle) is OK after twisting his ankle in the preseason game on Thursday. Running back Byron Marshall (leg) is "OK" after undergoing an MRI exam, too. Perine is expected to battle Rob Kelley for the lead-back duties now that rookie Derrius Guice (knee) is […]

Nick Foles To Have Tests On Shoulder

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (shoulder) feels "pretty good" after injuring his shoulder in the preseason game on Thursday, but he will undergo tests on Friday as a precaution. Foles didn't look anything like his Super Bowl MVP self against the Patriots on Thursday, but he also wasn't working with the entire starting offense. It […]

Rex Burkhead Has Slight Tear In Knee

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee) is dealing with a slight tear in his knee, but it's believed to be a minor injury and something that he will be able to play through. The Patriots are being cautious with him in the preseason. Burkhead has missed the last four days of practice and […]

Jamaal Williams' Injury Not Serious

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (ankle) couldn't say definitively if he would've returned to Thursday's preseason game if it were a regular season game, but he isn't concerned that the injury is a long-term issue. That's good news, but we won't know more until the Packers run him through some tests. If it's […]

Zach Eflin Sent Back Down

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after the doubleheader on Thursday. He's expected to be recalled to make his next start next week against the Nationals. He picked up the win in Game 2 against the Mets, allowing seven hits and four earned runs while walking three and striking […]

Delino DeShields' Finger In A Splint

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields (finger) was seen wearing a splint on his right middle finger after the game on Thursday, but the team told him not to discuss it with the media. DeShields was hitless in three plate appearances against the Angels to drop his average to .204 on the year to go along […]

Bryce Treggs Injured Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Bryce Treggs (hamstring) was injured in the preseason game against the Patriots on Thursday. Treggs hurt his left hamstring on a deep attempt down the left sideline. He had two catches for 23 yards before departing on four targets. Treggs also missed the first week of training camp with a knee injury, so […]

Manny Machado May Prefer Yankees In Free Agency

There are hints from people around Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado that he may prefer the Yankees in free agency this winter. One of his friends went as far as to say that Machado would easily give up shortstop to play in New York. Multiple people say that Machado and his family, who are […]

Dereck Rodriguez Lands On DL

The San Francisco Giants placed starting pitcher Dereck Rodriguez (hamstring) on the disabled list on Thursday with a hamstring strain. He injured himself during a benches-clearing incident against the Dodgers on Tuesday. It's a shame for his fantasy owners, since he was set to face the Reds on Friday. Rodriguez has been great for San […]

Jamaal Williams Suffers Ankle Injury

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the preseason game on Thursday. We'll have to wait to find out the severity of the injury, but this is bad news for the Packers. Williams is the best bet to lead their rushing attack in an early-down role in 2018. He […]

Adalberto Mejia Dealing With Nerve Irritation

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Adalberto Mejia (elbow) has been diagnosed with nerve irritation in his arm, and there is no timetable for him to start rehab. With the Twins well out of playoff contention, they are content to simply rest the left-handed pitcher. The southpaw had pitched well in his five appearances (four starts), going […]

Byron Marshall Injured Thursday

Washington Redskins running back Byron Marshall (leg) is being evaluated for a lower-leg injury in the preseason game on Thursday. When it rains, it pours. Washington lost rookie Derrius Guice (knee) for the season last week and Samaje Perine also sprained his ankle on Thursday. Depending on the severity of these injuries, the 'Skins might […]

Chris Carson Continues To Stand Out

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson, a seventh-round pick in 2017, continues to stand out in training camp. "There's a difference when Chris Carson runs the ball," linebacker Bobby Wagner explained. "He just stands out to me. Every time you watch film, whether it's him out of the backfield or running the ball, he stands […]

Brandon Marshall Has Great Day Thursday

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Brandon Marshall had a great day in practice on Thursday and is looking more and more like a player that could do big things in 2018. Marshall used his size to win in the red zone and made plays all over the field, showing that he still has speed at 34 […]

DeSean Jackson Not Involved In Two-Minute Offense

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson was notably absent from the team's two-minute, end-of-half offense during practice on Thursday. That's not a good sign for the aging deep threat. Jackson was a disappointment last year in his first season in Tampa, and he'll also be without quarterback Jameis Winston for the first three games […]

Ronald Jones II Fumbles Twice In Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Ronald Jones II botched two handoffs in practice on Thursday. It wasn't a good showing, and he also struggled in the preseason opener and suffered from some dropped passes. It's not a great start for the rookie, and Peyton Barber seems locked into an early-down role to open the […]

Nick Foles Suffers Strained Shoulder

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (shoulder) suffered a right shoulder strain after a strip sack in the preseason game on Thursday. Foles has been beat up with injuries in training camp, and this adds to it. We aren't clear on the exact severity or how long it'll keep Foles out, but it's dicey with starter […]

Samaje Perine Injures Ankle Thursday

Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine (ankle) was evaluated for a sprained ankle on his first carry of the preseason game on Thursday. He broke off a 30-yard run on his only run after entering the game after starter Rob Kelley. This is especially bad news after the Redskins lost rookie Derrius Guice (knee) to […]