Aaron Rodgers' Practice Absences Having Negative Effect

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' (knee) absence at practices during the week is having a negative effect on the offense as a whole. “He’s clearly the guy that probably stirs the drink down there on Hinkle Field,” head coach Mike McCarthy said. “He’s so competitive. Once again, the quarterback position has to bring that […]

Rishard Matthews Leaves Team

Updating a previous report, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Rishard Matthews is unhappy with his role in the offense and has left the team. His future in the organization is uncertain. Matthews missed the offseason program with an Achilles issue and then had a torn meniscus early in training camp that held him back. He has […]

Cuban Prospects To Hold Workout Oct. 5

Cuban prospects Victor Victor Mesa and Victor Mesa Jr. will hold a workout for all 30 teams on Oct. 5 at Marlins Park. Pitcher Sandy Gaston, who is also from Cuba, will also be at the workout. Mesa is a 22-year-old outfield prospect who is widely regarded as the top available player in the international […]

Erik Gonzalez Hit In Head By Pitch Wednesday

Cleveland Indians infielder Erik Gonzalez (head) left the game early on Wednesday after being hit in the head by a pitch. He was hit in the left earflap by a 92.7 mph fastball from White Sox reliever Rob Scahill. Check back for more details on Gonzalez, but he'll surely be put in the concussion protocol […]

X-Rays Negative On Neil Walker

X-rays came back negative on New York Yankees infielder Neil Walker's shin after he was hit by a pitch on Wednesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Walker was productive before his injury, with a homer, three RBI and one strikeout in four plate appearances. Expect Walker to get a day or two off before seeing […]

Kevin Kiermaier Suffers Fractured Foot

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (foot) suffered a hairline fracture in his right foot on Wednesday after fouling a ball off of it. It's a fitting way for his disastrous 2018 season to end. He was hitless in two plate appearances before the injury on Wednesday. Kiermaier played in just 87 games this year […]

Mike Fiers To Start Friday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers will start against the Angels on Friday, which would line him up to make the start in the wild-card game against the Yankees next Wednesday. Fiers has had a solid season overall, but he's been much better after he went from Detroit to Oakland. In nine starts for the […]

Kevan Smith To Have Offseason Surgery

Chicago White Sox catcher Kevan Smith (ankle) will have offseason surgery on his ankle. Smith hit .288/.343/.362 with two home runs and 19 RBI in only 163 at-bats this season as a backup for the White Sox. He won't have any fantasy appeal heading into the 2019 season.

Kyle McGowin Leaves Start With Blister

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Kyle McGowin (finger) left his start on Wednesday against the Marlins with a blister on his right middle finger. It's something he had dealt with this summer. McGowin allowed one hit and no runs while walking three and fanning four in four innings before leaving the game. It was a decent […]

Ryan Zimmerman Hopes To Play Friday

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (back) left the game early on Wednesday with a tight back, but he's hoping to play on Friday. Zimmerman had a run scored and a walk in his lone plate appearance on Wednesday before departing. While the veteran still has a bit of power in his lumber (13 home […]

Matt Duffy Injured Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy (quadriceps) left the game early on Wednesday with right quadriceps tightness. He is considered day-to-day. Duffy had a walk and a run scored in one plate appearance on Wednesday before leaving. He should be able to make a return for the final weekend of the season. Although he lacks […]

Chris Carson, Bobby Wagner Limited Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (hip) and linebacker Bobby Wagner (groin) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Both players should be able to play in Week 3 against the Cardinals, barring setbacks this week. Carson out-touched rookie Rashaad Penny 34-3 in the backfield last week and is once again the unquestioned lead back, […]

Earl Thomas, K.J. Wright Not At Practice

Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (non-injury), linebacker K.J. Wright (knee) and running back C.J. Prosise (abdomen) did not practice on Wednesday. Thomas continues to be disgruntled about his contract situation, but no trade appears to be imminent. Despite his unhappiness, he had two interceptions in Week 3 and continues to play at a high […]

Jermaine Gresham, Sam Bradford Limited

Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham (Achilles), quarterback Sam Bradford (pectoral) and wide receiver Chad Williams (illness) were all limited in practice on Wednesday. Gresham made his season debut last weekend and had only one catch on two targets for nine yards. He should continue splitting repetitions with Ricky Seals-Jones, but Gresham isn't much of […]

Larry Fitzgerald Misses Practice Wednesday

Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday. Right tackle Andrew Smith (elbow) also missed practice. Fitzgerald's injury is not deemed serious, and the Cardinals were likely holding him out as a precaution. He should be able to suit up in Week 4 against the Cardinals. The […]

Kohl Stewart Shut Down For The Year

Minnesota Twins pitcher Kohl Stewart will be shut down for the year after throwing a combined 145 1/3 innings this year. Stewart had just 82 innings thrown in 2017. The 23-year-old performed well in his first big league action, going 2-1 with a 3.68 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 5.9 K/9 over eight outings (four starts). […]

Jack Conklin Hopes To Return This Sunday

Tennessee Titans right tackle Jack Conklin (knee) got in a full practice on Wednesday and is hoping to make his season debut in Week 4 against the Eagles. The All-Pro tore his ACL in the playoff loss to the Patriots in January and hasn't played in a game since. Unless Conklin suffers a setback in […]

Marshawn Lynch Limited Wednesday Ahead Of Week 4

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) was limited on Wednesday in practice. This is pretty much standard procedure for Lynch at this point, so you should fully expect him to play this Sunday against the Browns. Cleveland's defense is on the rise in 2018, but Lynch has also scored in three straight weeks to […]

Travis Benjamin Gets In Limited Practice

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin (foot) was limited in practice on Wednesday. Benjamin has been close to playing each of the last two weeks, but he wound up being inactive both times. With second-year wideout Mike Williams scoring two times last week and essentially becoming the No. 2 behind Keenan Allen, Benjamin won't […]

Keenan Allen Does Not Practice Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. There's nothing to convince us that this is a serious injury, but we'll have to keep an eye on Allen's practice status the rest of the week. If Allen does play as we would expect, he'll be a strong WR1 choice against […]

Marcus Peters Questionable, Mark Barron Doubtful

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Marcus Peters (calf) was limited in practice on Wednesday and is questionable for Thursday night's game against the Vikings. Linebacker Mark Barron (ankle) was limited on Wednesday but his doubtful to make his season debut. We'd be pretty surprised if Peters plays on a short week after his injury was initially […]

Dalvin Cook Questionable For Thursday Night

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Rams. Cook will likely come down to a game-time decision, but as of now things don't look good. On a short week, the Vikings will likely play it cautiously with their second-year back. Even if Cook is active, […]

Trevor Rosenthal To Hold Showcase Next Month

Free-agent relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (elbow) announced on Twitter that he will hold a workout for interested teams on Wednesday, Oct. 3, in Irvine, Calif. Rosenthal had a 3.40 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, career-high 14.3 K/9 and 11 saves for the Cardinals last year before he needed Tommy John surgery in August. If he's fully healthy, […]

Kris Bryant Receives Good News

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said that third baseman Kris Bryant (wrist) is sore after being hit by a pitch on Tuesday, but his wrist isn't as swollen as the team thought. Bryant is out on Wednesday and could miss another game or two, but he should be able to return this weekend and into […]

Dansby Swanson Has Partially Torn Ligament

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand) has been diagnosed with a partially torn ligament in his left hand. He will undergo treatment in Atlanta for the rest of the week and then be re-evaluated next week before the start of the playoffs. Swanson injured himself on a swing in the game Tuesday. There's a chance […]

Sal Romano Could Start Sunday

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Sal Romano could start on Sunday against the Pirates in the regular season finale if he's not used in relief on Friday. Romano had a few decent starts here and there in 2018, but he was too erratic mostly for those to rely on him in mixed leagues. The right-hander is 8-11 […]

Wilmer Flores' Injury Not Serious

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway said infielder Wilmer Flores (knees) has "some arthritis buildup" in his knees. The injury isn't believed to be serious and wouldn't have kept Flores out for more than 10 days if it weren't the end of the regular season. Even on a bad team, Flores didn't see regular playing […]

Jerad Eickhoff Lined Up To Start Friday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff is lined up to start against the Braves on Friday in place of Zach Eflin (oblique), who is done for the year with a strained oblique, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Eickhoff has pitched two innings this month but missed the rest of the season due to an injury. […]

Ji-Man Choi Should Be Available Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said first baseman Ji-Man Choi (head) doesn't have a concussion on Wednesday, although he's sore from a collision at home plate on Tuesday. The Rays will try to stay away from him on Wednesday, but he should be available on Thursday. Choi also needed stitches on his ear. The […]

Tyler Anderson Playing Catch Wednesday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Anderson (shoulder), who was scratched from his start on Monday, said he felt good and was seen playing catch on Wednesday. Anderson's injury doesn't appear to be too serious, which could set him up to make one final start of the regular season this weekend against the Nationals. The left-hander […]