Shawn Kelley Expects To Return Friday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Shawn Kelley (thumb), who said he lacerated the top of his left thumb while washing a "very very sharp knife," thinks he can return to pitch on Friday. Kelley has been good all year (2.63, 0.85 WHIP), but he's thrown 8 2/3 scoreless frames since being traded over by the Nationals. […]

Chris Bassitt To Start Friday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt will be called up in order to start against the Rangers on Friday. Bassitt has been solid in his limited starts for the A's this year, going 2-3 with a 3.19 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 6.9 K/9 in 36 2/3 innings over seven starts. Against the last-place Rangers, Bassitt […]

Brandon Morrow Running Out Of Time

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said there is "barely" enough time for closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) to return to the team this season. Maddon said he'd be surprised if Morrow returns. Well there you go, folks. Unless you have plenty of room, Morrow is now a drop candidate in shallow mixed leagues. He's been out […]

Kolten Wong Likely To Need Offseason Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (knee) said he's likely to need offseason surgery to remove floating cartilage from his left knee. Wong just came off the disabled list on Wednesday with a hamstring injury, but he's unlikely to return to the lineup until Friday. In 110 games for the Red Birds, Wong is […]

Phillies Reshuffle Weekend Rotation

The Philadelphia Phillies have reshuffled their starting rotation for this weekend's series against the New York Mets. Ace Aaron Nola will go on Friday, Zach Eflin will go Saturday and Vince Velasquez will take the series finale on Sunday. The move will allow Nola to face the Braves twice in the last 11 games of […]

Charlie Morton To Start Saturday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (shoulder) will return and start on Saturday against the Red Sox in Boston. Morton will return to one of the toughest matchups in baseball this year, but the right-hander has been excellent for his owners in 2018, going 13-3 with a 3.14 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and career-high 11.0 K/9 […]

Earl Thomas Practicing With Team

Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas is practicing with the team on Wednesday after ending his holdout. Thomas should be on the field in Week 1 against the Broncos. His presence is a big upgrade for the secondary that lost cornerback Richard Sherman in free agency. Still, Seattle's defense/special teams unit is a far cry […]

Jermaine Gresham Limited Wednesday

Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham (Achilles) was limited in practice on Wednesday. Gresham was just activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list last weekend, so expecting him to play in Week 1 would be a stretch. Besides, Ricky Seals-Jones is the team's top pass-catching tight end. Gresham shouldn't be owned in fantasy leagues […]

Marcus Stroman Won't Start Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (finger) will not make his next start Sunday against the Indians, according to manager John Gibbons. The team hasn't discussed whether Stroman will be able to make it back this year. Thomas Pannone is likely to take Stroman's turn on Sunday as the team returns to a six-man […]

Sean Doolittle Throws Successful Simulated Game

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (foot) threw a successful simulated game on Wednesday and is set to be activated from the disabled list this weekend. It's unclear if Doolittle will be put right back into the ninth inning, but he should still be owned in all leagues after sporting a 1.45 ERA, 0.54 WHIP, 22 […]

Kenley Jansen Not Expected To Make Trip This Weekend

While it's not yet official, Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is not expected to make the trip with the team to Colorado this weekend. The Dodgers are playing it cautious after Jansen experienced an irregular heartbeat during the last trip to Denver in the altitude. If Jansen doesn't join the team, the Dodgers could […]

Le'Veon Bell Unlikely To Play In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is not expected to play in Week 1 against the Browns, barring an unforeseen development, according to a source. Bell's agent, Adisa Bakari, hinted that Bell would be willing to hold out longer. He has yet to sign his $14.5 million franchise tag and can become a free agent […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Light Bullpen Tuesday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw a light bullpen session on Tuesday and could throw a normal bullpen over the weekend. The right-hander hasn't made a start since Aug. 4, and it's unclear if he'll even be able to make any more starts before the end of the regular season. At this […]

Anthony Castonzo Limited Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts left tackle Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) was limited at the start of practice on Wednesday, and he remains day-to-day. Head coach Frank Reich is hopeful that Castonzo will be ready for Week 1 against the Bengals, but the team has a plan in place in case he can't go. “It’s definitely a barrier,” Reich […]

Jack Conklin Limited Wednesday

Tennessee Titans right tackle Jack Conklin (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday. Conklin is not expected to play in Week 1 against the Dolphins, but there's a chance he could return as soon as Week 2. He's one of the league's best right tackles, so the sooner he can make it back, the better […]

Sony Michel Limited Wednesday

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday and is leaning toward being questionable for Week 1 against the Texans. Michel missed valuable repetitions in training camp and the preseason, so he's likely to be eased into action if he actually is active this Sunday. With Rex Burkhead […]

Rex Burkhead, Trent Brown Not On Injury Report

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee) and left tackle Trent Brown were not listed on the Week 1 injury report. The Patriots have been being cautious with Burkhead for a while, but it looks like he will suit up in the season opener against the Texans. It's expected that he'll be the main […]

MarQueis Gray Limited Wednesday

Miami Dolphins tight end MarQueis Gray (foot) was limited in practice on Wednesday. Gray is listed as the team's starting tight end, but rookie Mike Gesicki has the most pass-catching upside of the group and could become a red-zone option immediately for quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Gray should be ignored in fantasy leagues.

Frank Gore, Jakeem Grant On Injury Report

Miami Dolphins running back Frank Gore (Achilles) and wide receiver Jakeem Grant (concussion) were both on the injury report on Wednesday, but both players practiced in full. It's not a good sign that the veteran Gore is already on the injury report, but it looks like he'll be fine to play in Week 1 against […]

Vance McDonald Limited Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday. McDonald definitely has a chance to suit up in Week 1 against the Browns, but he could be questionable come Friday. McDonald is mainly a fantasy backup and would be a weak starting option at less than 100 percent in the season opener.

Antonio Brown Not On Injury Report

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (quadriceps) is not listed on the team's Week 1 injury report. Brown was never in danger of missing the season opener against the Browns and should be considered the top fantasy wideout in Week 1.

Dennis Santana To Make Rehab Start Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Dennis Santana (shoulder) will make a rehab start for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday, according to a source. Santana has thrown just 49 2/3 innings on the season over 10 starts between Double-A Tulsa and Triple-A Oklahoma City this year due to injury, but he's sporting a nice 2.54 ERA, […]

Seth DeValve Limited In Practice

Cleveland Browns tight end Seth DeValve (quadriceps) was limited in practice on Wednesday. DeValve is listed as third on the tight end depth chart, so he shouldn't be owned anywhere in fantasy leagues unless starter David Njoku is injured.

Leighton Vander Esch Says He's 100 Percent

Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (groin) practiced in full on Wednesday and said he is 100 percent healthy. "It feels awesome to be back out there" he said. "Just working on getting back in shape just a little bit." Vander Esch was a first-round pick but may have his snaps limited to open […]

Shaquem Griffin To Start In Week 1

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said rookie linebacker Shaquem Griffin will start in place of K.J. Wright at weakside linebacker in Week 1 against the Broncos. Griffin has been a feel-good story in training camp and the preseason, and it will continue into the regular season with Wright on the shelf. Unfortunately, Griffin shouldn't […]

Delanie Walker Expected To Practice Wednesday

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (toe) is expected to practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Walker is in fact not listed on the injury report heading into Week 1 against the Dolphins, so he should be fine to start in the season opener. The veteran Walker is used to playing through […]

Cody Core Sits Out Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Cody Core (back) did not practice on Wednesday. It doesn't bode well for Ware's availability in Week 1 against the Colts, but he still has two days to hit the practice field. However, even if Core plays he won't be on the fantasy map, as he's behind A.J. Green, Tyler Boyd, […]

Tyler Eifert Practices In Full Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert (back) practiced in full on Wednesday. It's a good sign that Eifert will be able to suit up in Week 1 against the Colts, although don't rule out a setback this week for the oft-injured tight end. Eifert was drafted as a late-round TE2 in most leagues but has […]

Roc Thomas, Mackensie Alexander Not Practicing

Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Roc Thomas and cornerback Mackensie Alexander were not practicing on Wednesday at the start of practice. If Alexander is forced to miss Week 1 against the 49ers, first-rounder Mike Hughes would be expected to man the slot. If Thomas is inactive, fellow rookie Michael Boone would be the third back […]

Jordan Reed, Chris Thompson Not On Injury Report

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed and running back Chris Thompson are in "great shape," according to head coach Jay Gruden. Neither player is on the Week 1 injury report, which means they'll both play against the Cardinals. Reed has struggled to stay healthy in his career, but he has high-end TE1 potential when he's […]