Aaron Altherr Could Have Concussion

In addition to a right big toe sprain and bruised right knee from crashing into the outfield wall on Monday, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr could also have a concussion. With the regular season finale this Sunday, Altherr will almost certainly be shut down now. He had a massively disappointing season while hitting under .200 […]

Zach Eflin To Have Side Examined

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (side) will head back to Philadelphia for an exam on his "left side." Eflin has been dealing with the injury for roughly two weeks and is likely done for the remainder of the season. The right-hander allowed five hits and five earned runs in just 2 2/3 innings on […]

Aaron Altherr Crashes Into Wall, Leaves Game Early

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr (knee, toe) left the game early on Monday with a right big toe sprain and a bruised right knee after crashing into the outfield wall. Altherr was hitless with two strikeouts in his two plate appearances before departing the contest. He has had a brutal season, hitting just .181/.295/.333 with […]

Jimmy Yacabonis To Start Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis will start against the Red Sox on Tuesday. Yacabonis is 0-2 with a 6.34 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 8.3 K/9 over 10 outings (five starts) for the Orioles. Against the best lineup in baseball, you'll want to avoid Yacabonis as a fantasy streamer.

Nick Ciuffo Injured Monday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Nick Ciuffo (hand) left the game early on Monday with a right hand bruise. He's being listed as day-to-day. Ciuffo struck out in both of his plate appearances before leaving the game. He's hit just .188/.270/.313 with a homer and four RBI in 38 plate appearances this year as a backup […]

Cowboys Not Planning Major Changes For Offense

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said the team will not make significant personnel changes on offense or play-calling operation with offensive coordinator Scott Linehan after the team has scored 41 points in three games, the fewest to start a season since 1990. Dallas has four touchdowns on the year on offense and quarterback Dak […]

Greg Olsen Ahead Of Schedule

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (foot) is making good progress after re-fracturing his right foot in the season opener, but there isn't an exact timetable for his return. "Yeah, I'm way ahead of the curve," Olsen said Monday night at his HEARTest Yard yoga fundraiser on the team practice fields behind Bank of America […]

Raiders To Try Out Kickers With Mike Nugent Injured

Oakland Raiders kicker Mike Nugent (hip) injured his hip in the Week 3 loss to the Dolphins, and the team will try out kickers this week. “We’ll be working out numerous people,” head coach Jon Gruden said, via Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Nugent had made all six of his field goal attempts […]

Derek Carr Trying Too Hard?

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said quarterback Derek Carr might have been "too aggressive" on a costly fourth-quarter red-zone touchdown in the Week 3 loss to the Dolphins. "I think, at times, he's trying too hard," Gruden said of Carr in his weekly media conference Monday. "But we'll talk about that extensively here in […]

Everson Griffen Dealing With Health-Related Issues

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen has been dealing with a serious health-related issue for weeks, according to sources. Both the team and his agents are helping him. The Vikings are concerned about the well-being of Griffen after he reportedly threatened to shoot someone at a hotel on Saturday. "We are aware of the situation […]

Aaron Hicks Leaves Game Early

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (hamstring) left the game early on Monday with a tight left hamstring. Hicks was hitless in two plate appearances before leaving the game. He also fouled a ball off his ankle on Saturday night and sat out on Sunday. Hicks is beat up as the season winds to a […]

Chiefs Still Asking About Earl Thomas

The Kansas City Chiefs continue to ask about Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas, according to a team source. However, the source admits that it would be a difficult trade to pull off. The interest in Thomas isn't related to concerns over the health of safety Eric Berry (heel), who has yet to play this […]

Aqib Talib Out 4-6 Weeks

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Rams cornerback Aqib Talib (ankle) suffered a high ankle sprain in the Week 3 win against the Chargers and is expected to be out four to six weeks, according to a source informed of the situation. Head coach Sean McVay said Talib will likely need surgery. That means that […]

Cardinals Not Committing To Backup Behind Josh Rosen

Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks wouldn't commit to who rookie quarterback Josh Rosen's backup will be heading into Week 4 against the Seahawks. It will be between Sam Bradford and Mike Glennon. The fact that Bradford isn't a lock to be the backup speaks to how terrible he was in the first three weeks […]

Aqib Talib Likely To Need Surgery

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Aqib Talib (ankle) likely needs surgery, according to head coach Sean McVay. Talib will seek a second opinion first. How long the surgery will keep the shutdown corner out is unknown, but we'll pass along those details as soon as we know. With Marcus Peters (calf) expected to miss two to […]

Andrelton Simmons Could Return Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons (knee) had an MRI exam come back clean on his right knee, according to manager Mike Scioscia. There's a chance Simmons could return to the starting lineup on Tuesday. Simmons and his fantasy owners would like him to finish off a strong season on a good note. He's batting […]

Starlin Castro Leaves Team Monday

Miami Marlins second baseman Starlin Castro left the team on Monday to return to Florida to be with his wife, who went into labor. With the regular season finale on Sunday, the Marlins may just have Castro miss the final week of the season. Castro was a bright spot on a bad team in 2018, […]

Aaron Sanchez Could Have Offseason Surgery

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) is facing the "possibility" of offseason surgery to fix a lingering problem with the index finger of his pitching hand, according to general manager Ross Atkins. Sanchez has visited two hand specialists in the United States and will see a third opinion. The last two seasons have […]

Lourdes Gurriel Injured Monday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Lourdes Gurriel (hamstring) left the game early with left hamstring tightness on Monday. Gurriel grounded into a double play in his only plate appearance before leaving the game. The younger brother of the Astros' Yuli Gurriel, Lourdes has flashed his potential this year with a .281/.309/.446 slash line and 11 homers […]

Pedro Strop Plays Catch Monday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (hamstring) played catch and did agility drills before the game on Monday. "He was pretty upbeat [Sunday] about where he's at," manager Joe Maddon said. Strop could return to the team later this week, but there's no guarantee he'll even pitch in high-leverage situations before the regular season finale […]

Brent Grimes Playing Against Steelers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Brent Grimes (groin) is active in Week 3 against the Steelers on Monday night. His presence is good news for a beat up secondary that will try to slow down Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and All-Pro receiver Antonio Brown. Rookie running back Ronald Jones III remains a healthy scratch, while rookie […]

David DeCastro, Marcus Gilbert Out Monday

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard David DeCastro (hand) and offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert (hamstring) are both inactive in Week 3 against the Buccaneers on Monday night. Wide receiver Justin Hunter and quarterback Mason Rudolph are also healthy scratches. With both DeCastro and Gilbert out this evening, Pittsburgh's protection and running game could suffer.

Colts Not Concerned About Andrew Luck's Arm Strength

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich and the rest of the coaching staff are not concerned with quarterback Andrew Luck's arm strength or velocity through three weeks. Luck is currently averaging a career-low 5.3 yards per completion. The Colts also brought in backup Jacoby Brissett for a hail-mary attempt late in the game in Week […]

Yefry Ramirez Unlikely To Start Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter said starting pitcher Yefry Ramirez (finger) is unlikely to start on Wednesday due to a cut on his finger. John Means would be a candidate to start against the Red Sox in what would be his major league debut. With the regular season ending on Sunday, it's not a guarantee […]

Chad Bettis Lined Up To Start Tuesday

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said pitcher Chad Bettis is the probable starter for Tuesday against the Phillies after the team pushed Tyler Anderson (shoulder) back. Bettis would be a bad option for those looking to stream, especially at Coors Field. The right-hander has a 5.18 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and weak 6.0 K/9 over 25 […]

James Paxton Will Be On Pitch Count Monday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton (illness) will be limited to around 70 to 75 pitches in his return on Monday against the A's. The left-hander has been the team's ace and has been very solid for fantasy owners this year with his 3.83 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 194 K's in 150 1/3 innings over […]

Carlos Correa Could Return Wednesday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) is unlikely to play on Tuesday, according to manager A.J. Hinch. However, there's a chance that the start shortstop could be back in there on Wednesday. Correa hasn't played since last Tuesday due to more soreness in his back. The Astros are trying to get him right for another […]

Trevor Story To Return To Lineup Monday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) will be in the starting lineup against the Phillies on Monday after missing five games with right elbow soreness. Story might have some issues throwing in the field, but he should be fine to return to fantasy lineups for his bat. The MVP candidate returns with the Rockies pushing […]

Justin Jackson Added To Active Roster

The Los Angeles Chargers signed rookie running back Justin Jackson to the active roster from the practice squad and waived running back Detrez Newsome in a corresponding move. Jackson was a seventh-round pick and will back up Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler. Jackson won't have any immediate fantasy value.

Tyler Anderson Could Start Later This Week

Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich said that starting pitcher Tyler Anderson's (shoulder) injury "doesn't seem to be too serious." The team is hoping he can make a start later this week after being scratched from his scheduled start on Monday. The Rockies close out the year with three games this weekend at home against […]