Panthers Looking To Get Christian McCaffrey The Ball Often

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner thinks it's realistic for running back Christian McCaffrey to get 25 to 30 touches per game, which would be more than double what he had as a rookie. It doesn't seem remotely possible, especially since C.J. Anderson should lead on early downs. Still, McCaffrey bulked up in the offseason […]

Tyler Clippard To Start Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Tyler Clippard will make the start on Thursday against the Mariners. Clippard has appeared in 53 games for Toronto this year, but all have been in relief, and he hasn't gone more than 1 2/3 innings in any single outing. That means he won't be long for this start and […]

J.A. Happ Going On DL

New York Yankees starting pitcher J.A. Happ (illness) will go on the disabled list on Thursday after contracting hand, foot and mouth disease. Happ should only miss his start this weekend against the Red Sox. The veteran left-hander is 11-6 on the year with a 4.05 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and very useful 9.9 K/9 in […]

Frank Ragnow Expected To Start At Left Guard

Detroit Lions rookie offensive lineman Frank Ragnow, a first-round pick, has primarily played left guard with the first-team offensive line in training camp, and he has impressed head coach Matt Patricia. “I think with Frank, it’s been a couple days in pads and really through the spring he’s been pretty consistent in everything that he […]

Aaron Donald's Holdout Likely To Continue

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald's holdout is likely to continue well into training camp and the preseason. “I don’t think they’re unrealistic,” chief operating officer Kevin Demoff said of Donald’s representatives. “I think they see their client at a certain point that they value at, we see it at a different point. To […]

Jordan Thomas Turning Heads At Camp

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Jordan Thomas, who towers at 6-foot-5, 280 pounds, has looked good so far in training camp. He's extremely athletic despite his size and can run the 40-yard dash in 4.69 seconds. He was converted from wide receiver and caught 22 passes for 263 yards and three touchdowns in his last […]

Courtland Sutton Opening Eyes

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Courtland Sutton has been opening eyes at training camp and ranks as the team's fastest receiver. "He's special. He's definitely a red zone threat," safety Darian Stewart told Denver7. "He's going to make some plays for us. I am looking for him to be that third receiver. He is promising." […]

Nate Jones Plays Catch

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Nate Jones (arm) played catch in the outfield on Thursday. It's progress, but Jones still has a long ways to go to return to the team's bullpen. He hasn't pitched in the bigs since June 12. Jones could be an option down the stretch for saves in Chicago, but fantasy […]

Bengals Releasing Brandon LaFell

The Cincinnati Bengals are releasing wide receiver Brandon LaFell on Thursday. LaFell was a disappointment in his second season with the Bengals in 2017, catching 52 passes for 548 yards and three touchdowns. The former third-round pick could easily latch on with another team, but we won't know what kind of fantasy potential he'll have […]

Patriots Expected To Sign Eric Decker

The New England Patriots are expected to sign free-agent wide receiver Eric Decker to a one-year deal, according to sources. The Pats needed to add another wideout after Jordan Matthews (hamstring) was placed on Injured Reserve. Decker struggled in his lone season with Tennessee, catching just 54 passes for 563 yards and one touchdown. The […]

AJ McCarron Seeing First-Team Reps Thursday

Buffalo Bills quarterback AJ McCarron is taking first-team repetitions in practice on Thursday, which is the first time one of the team's quarterbacks has taken first-team reps two days in a row. McCarron has been the best QB in training camp so far, so it'd be a surprise as of now if he wasn't the […]

Pierre Garcon Off To Slow Start

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Pierre Garcon has gotten off to a slow start in training camp, and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has acknowledged that the two are still building chemistry after they didn't get to work together in 2017. Garcon ranks eighth among active players in catches (604). Receiver Marquise Goodwin had a breakout year […]

Marquise Goodwin Remains Team's Best Receiver

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin remains the team's top receiver this year despite the return of veteran Pierre Garcon from injury. Goodwin had a breakout season in 2017 with a career-high 56 catches for 962 yards and two touchdowns, and the early returns in training camp suggest that he could improve even more. […]

Josh Doctson Is Fine

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said wide receiver Josh Doctson (shoulder) is fine after he had an injury scare in practice on Wednesday. It's great news for the third-year receiver, who is expected to be the No. 2 wideout in this offense behind Jamison Crowder in 2018. Doctson only played in two games in […]

Giants Open Contract Talks With Odell Beckham Jr.

The New York Giants opened contract extension talks with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. earlier this week, according to a source. OBJ has been participating regularly in live drills in training camp, and the Giants wanted to see that he bought into the new regime before moving forward. The team also wanted to see that […]

Todd Frazier Coming Off DL Thursday

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier (ribs) will be activated from the disabled list on Thursday. He's been out since July 8 due to a strained left rib cage muscle. You'll want to get him back into your lineups if he returns to New York's on Thursday night. Frazier is mostly an option in […]

No Structural Damage For Steven Matz

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz's (forearm) MRI exam revealed no structural damage. Matz appears to have dodged a bullet here, but it's still unknown if he'll make his next start this weekend. Even if he does, he's not a recommended fantasy play after he allowed seven earned runs in less than an inning […]

Mets Calling Up Bobby Wahl

The New York Mets are calling up relief pitcher Bobby Wahl, who was acquired at the trade deadline in the deal that sent closer Jeurys Familia to the A's, according to assistant general manager John Ricco. In 34 outings with Triple-A Nashville this year including one start, Wahl had a 2.27 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and […]

Austin Gomber To Enter Rotation

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said that starting pitcher Austin Gomber will take the rotation spot of Carlos Martinez (shoulder). The left-handed rookie took a no-hitter into the seventh inning in his first major league start on July 24 against the Reds and has a nice 3.22 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 7.3 K/9 in […]

Adam Wainwright Throws Bullpen Session

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Wednesday and is preparing for an extended session in which he will throw with 100 percent velocity. He could move to a rehab assignment after that. Waino has been out since May 13 and probably won't be able to return to the […]

Blake Snell Could Start Saturday

The Tampa Bay Rays are leaning towards having starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) return from the disabled list to start this Saturday against the White Sox. Snell has been the team's unquestioned ace this year, going 12-5 with a 2.27 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 134 strikeouts in 119 innings over 20 starts. His fantasy owners […]

Shohei Ohtani Out Again Thursday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day against a right-hander. First baseman Albert Pujols is the DH and is hitting cleanup against Rays starter Hunter Wood. Ohtani has cooled off considerably in July, hitting just .203 with three home runs and five RBI in […]

Mike Trout Out Thursday With Wrist Soreness

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is out of the lineup on Thursday due to wrist soreness. X-rays and an MRI exam showed only inflammation, and he's hoping he can play on Friday against the Indians. The star outfielder jammed his wrist on a slide into third base in the third inning on Wednesday […]

Patrick Mahomes Frequently Throwing Interceptions

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw three interceptions in training camp practice on Wednesday and has seven picks in six practices so far. "He had a few hiccups today," offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy said. "But that's a part of the process. When you're young you need those hiccups because they become valuable lessons. ... […]

Packers Making Progress With Aaron Rodgers

The Green Bay Packers are making measurable progress with quarterback Aaron Rodgers on a contract extension over the last few days. Rodgers should become the league's highest paid quarterback before the start of the regular season. He played in just seven games due to injury in 2017 but is at full health and should be […]

Blake Snell Throws Successful Bullpen

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session on Wednesday. Snell probably won't return before next weekend, but he should remain stashed in all fantasy formats. He has broke out this year and was named to his first All-Star team. Before his injury he was 12-5 with a 2.27 ERA, […]

Hunter Wood To Start Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Hunter Wood will start on Thursday against the Angels, with reliever Jalen Beeks following him. The Rays will go with another bullpen game. Wood has a 3.38 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 10.1 K/9 in 11 games (three starts), but he won't go deep enough in this game to be a fantasy […]

Xander Bogaerts Unlikely To Return Thursday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (wrist) is unlikely to return to the lineup Thursday, but a baseball source said he's just dealing with soreness in his wrist. The feeling on Wednesday was that Bogaerts would only need to miss a day or two after being hit by a pitch. He could very well return […]

Yankees Calling Up Luke Voit, Luis Cessa

The New York Yankees will call up first baseman Luke Voit and pitcher Luis Cessa, according to a source. Cessa may be taking the roster spot of starting pitcher J.A. Happ (illness), who has come down with hand, foot and mouth disease. He has a 3.10 ERA on the year and could make a spot […]

Robinson Cano Working At First And Third Base

Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano has been working out at first and third base in the Dominican Republic. With Dee Gordon entrenched at second base, Cano will have to find playing time elsewhere when he returns from his 80-game suspension. He's eligible to return on Aug. 14. The most likely scenario would see Cano […]