Todd Bowles To Take Back Some Play-Calling Duties

New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles will take back some of the play-calling duties from defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers heading into Week 4. Specifically, Bowles will call the plays in two-minute and hurry-up situations, according to sources. The Jets defense was able to handle Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor in the first half of last […]

Everson Griffen Will Not Play Thursday

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen will not travel with the team and will not play on Thursday against the Rams, according to head coach Mike Zimmer. Griffen is currently in the hospital being examined with serious mental-health issues. “It’s about him getting better. In the five years I’ve been here, I’ve always loved Everson," […]

David Wright Activated From DL

The New York Mets activated third baseman David Wright (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list on Tuesday. Wright will play in his final game this Saturday against the Marlins. The once-promising third baseman had his career derailed by a number of serious injuries and hasn't played in a big league game since May of 2016. […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Likely To Keep Starting Job

All indications seem to be that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick will keep the starting job despite Jameis Winston returning from his three-game suspension heading into Week 4. Fitzpatrick had his worst game of the season in Monday night's loss to the Steelers, but he still went 30-for-50 for 411 yards with three touchdowns […]

Everson Griffen Unlikely To Play Thursday

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen is unlikely to play this Thursday night against the Rams as he battles a serious mental-health related issue. He is currently undergoing evaluation at a local hospital, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. There is no timetable for Griffen to be back with the team, so this is a […]

Eric Chavez The Favorite To Become Next Angels Manager

Former All-Star third baseman Eric Chavez, who is currently a special assistant to the general manager for the Los Angeles Angels, has emerged as the favorite to become the next manager if current skipper Mike Scioscia steps down at the end of the season, as is expected. They'd be big shoes to fill, as Scioscia […]

Jerad Eickhoff Might Make A Start This Week

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff, who missed most of the season with a lat strain and nerve issue in his right hand, could make a start in the final week of the season. He returned to the team earlier this month and has been pitching in relief. Manager Gabe Kapler said Eickhoff could "potentially" […]

Jeremy Jeffress Unavailable Monday

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress (neck) was unavailable to pitch on Monday due to neck spasms. In his absence, Corey Knebel closed out the win and earned the save in a big game against the division-rival Cardinals. Jeffress has been fantastic this year, going 8-1 with a 1.35 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 12 saves and […]

Christian Walker Suffers Facial Contusion

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (face) suffered a facial contusion when he was hit by a pitch on Monday. Walker was hitless in four plate appearances with two strikeouts before suffering his injury. He'll likely be evaluated for a concussion as well. Walker's season line drops to .163/.226/.388 with three homers and six RBI […]

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 […]