Anthony Iapoce To Become Cubs Hitting Coach

Texas Rangers hitting coach Anthony Iapoce is leaving the team for the same position with the Chicago Cubs, according to a source. Iapoce was the special assistant to the general manager with the Cubs before becoming the Rangers hitting coach in 2016. The Cubs fired Chili Davis as their hitting coach last week after just […]

Tyler Kroft Expected To Return This Year

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said that tight end Tyler Kroft (foot) should return this season. Kroft is currently out indefinitely and should remain on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues. With Tyler Eifert (ankle) out for the year, C.J. Uzomah has become the main pass-catching tight end and is on the low-end TE1 […]

Chris Thompson Day-To-Day

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (knee, rib) is considered day-to-day, but it's unknown what his practice workload will be like early in the week. Thompson missed the Week 6 win over the Panthers, but the 'Skins could surely use him back with wideout Jamison Crowder looking unlikely to play for the second straight game. […]

Grady Jarrett Could Return On Monday

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said the team is hopeful that defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (ankle) will return in Week 7 on Monday against the Giants. The Falcons are missing most of their best playmakers on defense already, so getting Jarrett back would be a positive development for a thin defense all around. Jarrett […]

Falcons Hopeful On Calvin Ridley, Mohamed Sanu

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said he is "hopeful" about rookie wide receiver Calvin Ridley (ankle) and Mohamed Sanu (hip) for Week 7 on Monday against the Giants. The extra day this week should help them both in terms of their availability. It looks like both players should be able to play, but we'll […]

Devonta Freeman, Matt Bryant Expected To Miss Week 7

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said running back Devonta Freeman (foot, groin) and kicker Matt Bryant (hamstring) are both likely to be out for Week 7 against the Giants on Monday night. Bryant suffered a strained hamstring on his final kick in the Week 6 win over the Buccaneers. Freeman is set to miss […]

Jamison Crowder In Danger Of Missing Week 7

Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle) is not expected to practice at all this week until at least Friday "for sure," according to head coach Jay Gruden. That means that Crowder is probably already on the wrong side of questionable for Week 7 against the Cowboys after missing Week 6. Many folks pegged Crowder […]

Braves Open To Moving Ronald Acuna To Right Field

The Atlanta Braves are open to moving outfielder Ronald Acuna to right field if they were to acquire a player in the offseason that is a better fit for left field. Nick Markakis is a pending free agent and while they have interest in re-signing him, it's not a foregone conclusion. Acuna's fantasy value won't […]

Randall Cobb, Geronimo Allison Likely To Be Inactive Monday

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Randall Cobb (hamstring) and Geronimo Allison (hamstring) are "likely to be inactive" on Monday night against the 49ers, according to a source. It will be the second straight week missed for Allison and third for Cobb. In their absence, expect rookies Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Equanimeous St. Brown to once again […]

Joe Schobert Is Week-To-Week

Cleveland Browns linebacker Joe Schobert (hamstring) is week-to-week and "will be down for a little while," according to head coach Hue Jackson. It's a blow to a Cleveland defense that will be facing a strong offense in the Buccaneers in Week 7. Schobert has been a starter in 2018 and has posted 49 tackles, 1.5 […]

Browns Want To Get Nick Chubb More Involved

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson once again said "we do need to get Nick Chubb more carries" after the Week 6 loss to the Chargers in which Chubb had just three carries for 25 yards (8.3 yards per carry). The rookie has had exactly three carries in each of the last three weeks, but […]

Baker Mayfield Is Fine

Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said that rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle) is "fine." Mayfield rolled his ankle a bit in the Week 6 loss to the Chargers, but he remained in the game for the entirety and will play this Sunday against the Buccaneers in a great matchup. Tampa […]

Rangers To Interview Dusty Wathan For Manager Job

The Texas Rangers will interview Philadelphia Phillies third base coach Dusty Wathan for their managerial opening later this week, according to a baseball source. The 45-year-old Wathan was a finalist for the Phillies job last year before they chose Gabe Kapler. Wathan played professionally for 14 seasons and managed 10 seasons in the Phillies minor […]

Quincy Enunwa Dealing With Ankle Sprain

New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles said that wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (ankle) is dealing with an ankle sprain, although the severity is unknown. Enunwa wound up being a disaster for his fantasy owners in the Week 6 win over the Colts, catching his only pass for nine yards but losing a fumble before […]

Mike Smith Out As Tampa's Defensive Coordinator

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are removing defensive coordinator Mike Smith from his duties, according to sources. This move comes as no surprise, as the Bucs defense is among the worst in the league through six weeks of the season. Tampa's D has allowed a brutal 439.8 yards per game, which is second worst behind the […]

Rod Streater Fractures Bone In Neck

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rod Streater (neck) suffered a fractured bone in his neck in the Week 6 loss to the Chargers and will miss the rest of the season. However, the team said he will not need surgery and that doctors expect him to make a full recovery. With rookie wideout Derrick Willies (collarbone) […]

Calvin Ridley Receives Good News

The MRI exam on Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Calvin Ridley (ankle) came back pretty clean, according to a source. Ridley will go through with rehab and be monitored, but his injury could've been much worse. That doesn't really tell us if Ridley has a chance to play on Monday night against the Giants, so […]

Twins Interviewing Brandon Hyde Monday

The Minnesota Twins are interviewing Chicago Cubs bench coach Brandon Hyde for their managerial opening on Monday, according to a source. The Twins are looking to replace Paul Molitor after the team disappointed with a 78-84 record after earning a wild-card spot in 2017. Hyde has also received interest in the Rangers and Angels jobs.

Braves Give Brian Snitker Two-Year Extension

The Atlanta Braves signed manager Brian Snitker to a two-year contract extension on Monday. The deal includes a third-year team option. Snitker certainly earned it after directing a young and talented Braves team to a 90-72 season and the National League East title. He is 221-227 in his three years with the team. Expect Atlanta […]

Braves Have Interest In Retaining Nick Markakis

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said the team has interest in re-signing pending free-agent outfielder Nick Markakis. However, the Braves aren't expected to extend the veteran a qualifying offer after he hit .297/.366/.440 with 14 home runs, 93 RBI and 78 runs scored in 162 games -- the first time in his career he […]

Carlos Martinez To Open 2019 As Starter

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez, who finished out the 2018 season as the team's closer, will enter spring training next year in a starting role once again. Martinez went to the bullpen in August while feeling unable to continue as a starter due to three stints on the disabled list with right arm […]

Marwin Gonzalez Hoping To Play In Game 3

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez (back, neck) is hoping to play in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Red Sox after crashing into the Green Monster in Game 2 on Sunday night while trying to make a leaping catch. He received an IV before returning to the game and is hopeful […]

Nathan Eovaldi To Start Game 3 Of ALCS

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will start Game 3 of the American League Championship Series at the Astros on Tuesday. Eovaldi pitched masterfully against the Yankees in the Division Series, giving up five hits and just one run while walking none and fanning five in seven innings. He'll have a tougher time around […]

Nick Vigil Expected To Be Out A Month

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Nick Vigil (knee) suffered a sprained MCL in the Week 6 loss to the Steelers and is expected to be out for around a month, according to a source. The strongside linebacker has been a beast this year for the Bengals, accumulating 51 tackles in six games. His loss will be felt […]

Wesley Woodyard Expected To Return This Week

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said linebacker Wesley Woodyard (shoulder) should be able to return in Week 7 against the Chargers in London. It's great news for a defense that is losing Derrick Morgan (shoulder) for at least a few weeks. Tennessee's defense will need to tighten up for a trip to London to […]

Derrick Morgan Out A Few Weeks

Tennessee Titans linebacker Derrick Morgan (shoulder) will be out for a few weeks, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. With Wesley Woodyard also dealing with an injury and sitting out in the Week 6 shutout loss to the Ravens, the interior of Tennessee's defense is compromised at the moment. Morgan had only eight tackles on […]

D'Onta Foreman Unlikely To Return This Week

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said it's unlikely that the team activates running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) this week. With Lamar Miller underwhelming in the backfield after his 98-yard performance in the season opener, Foreman could have an opening to steal a lot of touches in the second half of the season if he […]

Niles Paul Believed To Have Sprained MCL

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Niles Paul (knee) is believed to have suffered a sprained MCL in the Week 6 loss to the Cowboys, according to a source. He is undergoing an MRI exam on Monday to determine how much time he'll miss. Paul is likely to miss a few games, but this injury is unlikely […]

Marcus Maye Suffers Broken Thumb

New York Jets safety Marcus Maye (thumb) suffered a broken right thumb in the Week 6 win over the Colts, according to a source. There is no timetable for his return, but he will miss some games. Maye had a cast on his hand after the game on Sunday. With cornerbacks Trumaine Johnson and Buster […]

Panthers Chose Not To Bench D.J. Moore

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera chose not to bench rookie wide receiver/punt returner D.J. Moore in Week 6 against the Redskins after he lost two costly fumbles in the loss. “We’re trying to develop a football team,” Rivera said. “I’m not too concerned about punishing players for making mistakes as much as we are […]