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 […]

Aroldis Chapman Looks Good

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman (quadriceps) has been running on a treadmill and "looks good" as he tries to return to action, according to manager Aaron Boone. The hard-throwing left-hander has thrown from up to 90 feet, and Boone said Chapman is hopeful he can make a few appearances before the playoffs. While it's […]

Adam Wainwright Earns Another Start

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said that starting pitcher Adam Wainwright, as long as he recovers well, has earned another start in the rotation. Wainwright wasn't exactly great in his first start back from the disabled list on Monday against the Pirates, allowing seven hits and four earned runs (two homers) in five innings […]

Jim Johnson To Open Up On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Jim Johnson will serve as the opener against the Rangers on Tuesday. Johnson has made 55 appearances for the Angels this year, all in relief. He's 5-3 with a 3.81 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 40 K's in 56 2/3 innings. Johnson will only go an inning or two and is […]

Tyler Duffey To Serve As Opener Tuesday

Minnesota Twins pitcher Tyler Duffey will be the opener on Tuesday against the Yankees. This will be Duffey's first "start" of the season after making 14 appearances for the Twins in 2018. The right-hander has a bad 9.00 ERA ,1.32 WHIP and 7.1 K/9 in 19 innings. Needless to say, Duffey should not be in […]

Pharoh Cooper Injured Monday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Pharoh Cooper (ankle) left the game early in the fourth quarter in Week 1 against the Raiders on Monday night and is questionable to return. Cooper is the team's main kick returner, so he doesn't have any fantasy value unless you're in a league that counts return yardage. Even then, […]

Kyle Schwarber Suffering From Back Stiffness

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber (back) has been bothered by back stiffness, which is why he was out of the starting lineup on Monday. It seems to be a day-to-day situation, so Schwarber could be back in there as soon as Tuesday. The left-handed slugger is hitting .239/.356/.471 with 25 home runs, 58 RBI and […]

Jon Lester Dealt With Back Spasms

Updating a previous report, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (back) suffered from back spasms during his start on Monday against the Brewers, according to manager Joe Maddon. Lester is expected to be fine for his next start, which should come this weekend against the Reds. The left-handed veteran gave up eight hits and three […]

Jon Lester Injured Monday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester (back) left the game early on Monday with lower back tightness. Lester had allowed eight hits and three earned runs over 5 2/3 innings against the Brewers before leaving, so he was probably close to being done regardless. The left-hander walked two and struck out seven in the outing. […]

Brandon LaFell, DeAndre Washington Inactive

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Brandon LaFell and running back Deandre Washington (knee) are both inactive in Week 1 against the Rams on Monday night. LaFell is a healthy scratch, while Washington was never expected to be active for the season opener. The veteran LaFell recently signed with the Raiders and is currently buried on the […]

Joe Haden Has Mild Hamstring Pull

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden (hamstring) was diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain on Monday, according to a source. It's a minor hamstring injury, but the Steelers won't push their veteran cornerback, and he isn't a lock to play in Week 2 against the Chiefs unless he heals right this week. The 29-year-old Haden […]