Offensive Line Not Protecting Deshaun Watson

Through four weeks, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has already been sacked 17 times. He is on pace to be sacked 68 times this year. The Houston offensive line allowed 54 sacks in 2017. Only the Bills have allowed more sacks so far this year. Watson has also been hit 43 times and is on […]

Eli Manning Not Risking Deep Plays

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning hasn't been willing to take deep shots down the field much through the first four weeks of the NFL season. “Risks are not what you want to take," Manning said. “You throw the ball down the field when it’s not risky, and then there’s forcing things and that leads […]

Grady Jarrett To Miss Week 5

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said on 92.9 The Game on Wednesday that defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (ankle) will miss the Week 5 game against the Steelers after spraining his ankle in Week 4. Quinn said it's a "week-to-week" situation for Jarrett. The Falcons signed free-agent defensive tackle Michael Bennett on Tuesday to help […]

Carl Edwards Jr. Says He'll Be Ready For Thursday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. (forearm) said he will be 100 percent ready to pitch if the team advances to the Divisional Series against the Brewers on Thursday. Edwards is not on the roster for the wild-card game against the Rockies on Tuesday. He saw his velocity drop and his control abandon him […]

Nomar Mazara Doesn't Need Surgery

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara (thumb) consulted with a hand expert who said that Mazara's thumb is fully stable and will not require surgery. Mazara's thumb sprain caused him to tail off at the plate in the second half, and he finished with a .258/.317/.436 slash line, 20 home runs, 77 RBI and 61 runs […]

Mychal Kendricks Suspended Indefinitely

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Mychal Kendricks was suspended indefinitely on Tuesday after the NFL reviewed his September guilty plea to insider-trading charges, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Kendricks was cut by the Browns in August and pleaded guilty to the charges on Sept. 6. He'll face up to 25 years in prison when he's sentenced […]

Jaguars Work Out Orleans Darkwa, Matt Dayes

The Jacksonville Jaguars worked out free-agent running backs Orleans Darkwa and Matt Dayes on Tuesday. This is an indication that Leonard Fournette will miss multiple games after aggravating his hamstring injury in Week 4. In the meantime, T.J. Yeldon and Corey Grant should share the backfield duties. Yeldon will be an RB2 in a good […]

Will Dissly, Earl Thomas Put On IR

The Seattle Seahawks placed rookie tight end Will Dissly (knee) and free safety Earl Thomas (leg) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Both Dissly and Thomas will miss the rest of the season. Dissly tore his patellar tendon, which is a tough injury to come back from. He won't be guaranteed to be ready for the […]

Mike Fiers Won't Be On Wild-Card Roster

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers won't be on the roster for the wild-card game against the Yankees on Wednesday. Edwin Jackson will be the lone starter available in the event the game goes into extra innings. The A's will use Liam Hendriks as a one- or two-inning opener against the Yankees, and the team […]

Jack Doyle, Adam Vinatieri Miss Practice

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (hip) missed practice for the second straight day on Tuesday. It looks like he'll be missing his third straight game. That lines up Eric Ebron for another TE1 performance with receiver T.Y. Hilton (chest, hamstring) also looking unlikely to suit up on Thursday against the Patriots. Kicker Adam Vinatieri […]

Matt Holliday In Lineup For Wild-Card Game

Colorado Rockies outfielder Matt Holliday is starting in left field and is batting fifth in the wild-card game on Tuesday against Cubs starter Jon Lester. Left-handed hitters Carlos Gonzalez and Gerardo Parra will take a seat against the southpaw. Holliday has been much better against lefties this year, hitting .313 with one of his two […]

Dane Dunning Throws Side Session Monday

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Dane Dunning (elbow) said he threw 25 fastballs in a side session on Monday, and he's hoping to test himself in some instructional league games this fall before going home for the winter. Dunning, the team's No. 6 prospect, missed half of the season with his elbow injury but was […]

Kyle Schwarber, Jason Heyward Sitting Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielders Kyle Schwarber and Jason Heyward are on the bench for the wild-card game against the Rockies on Tuesday with left-hander Kyle Freeland on the mound. Ben Zobrist is starting in right field and is hitting leadoff, while Kris Bryant is in left and is batting second. Freeland has been lights-out for the […]

Terrance Mitchell Suffers Fractured Wrist

Cleveland Browns cornerback Terrance Mitchell (wrist) suffered a fractured wrist in the Week 4 overtime loss to the Raiders. On the season, Mitchell had forced two fumbles, recovered one and had an interception before his injury in the second quarter. Mitchell had been a turnover machine, so losing him for an extended period of time […]

Nick Chubb To See More Work?

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Nick Chubb, who had his first career 100-yard game in the Week 4 loss to the Raiders, could be in line for more touches after carrying the ball just three times. Chubb had touchdown runs of 63 and 41 yards in the game and had just seven carries for 41 […]

Antonio Callaway's Playing Time Could Be Reduced

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway's playing time might have to be pulled back a bit even after playing 70 percent of the snaps in Week 4. Callaway slipped and had a pass tipped off his hands that went for a pick-six, and he caught just three of his […]

Cairo Santos Signing With Rams

The Los Angeles Rams are signing free-agent kicker Cairo Santos on Tuesday, according to a source. With Greg Zuerlein (groin) close to returning, Santos may not be on the job for long, however. Still, Santos could be a streaming option for those that own Zuerlein or for any owners looking struggling at the position. Santos […]

Rams Releasing Sam Ficken

The Los Angeles Rams are releasing kicker Sam Ficken on Tuesday and plan on signing another veteran until Greg Zuerlein (groin) returns from his injury, according to a source. Ficken wasn't very successful in just two games for the Rams, going 1-for-3 on his field goal attempts. Whoever the Rams sign as the next temporary […]

Red Sox Close To Finalizing ALDS Roster

The Boston Red Sox are close to finalizing their roster for the American League Division Series, and both pitchers Brian Johnson and Hector Velazquez won't make the roster, but they will remain with the team during the playoffs in case an injury occurs. Second baseman Brandon Phillips was sent home. The final two relief spots […]

Red Sox Say Chris Sale Is Ready To Go

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (shoulder) threw off flat ground on Monday and was scheduled to throw an indoor bullpen session on Tuesday in anticipation of his Game 1 start in the American League Division Series against either the A's or Yankees. Sale's velocity was down in his final two regular season starts, […]

Colts Sign Jonathan Williams

The Indianapolis Colts signed running back Jonathan Williams to the practice squad on Tuesday and waived running back Jeremy McNichols in a corresponding move. Williams had three carries and one catch in three games for the Saints this year. With Robert Turbin coming off suspension, McNichols was no longer needed on the active roster. Marlon […]

Antonio Callaway Pleads Not Guilty To Misdemeanors

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway pled not guilty last week to two misdemeanor charges coming from an August traffic stop, according to his attorney, Kevin Spellacy. The case is headed to a municipal court and probably won't be heard for a few weeks. It's unknown if Callaway will face a suspension from the […]

Rob Gronkowski Misses Practice Tuesday

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (ankle) was not spotted during Tuesday's walkthrough practice. Gronk is looking highly questionable for Thursday night against the Colts, even though his ankle injury isn't believed to be very serious. He's always a must-start if he's active, but Gronk owners should be making other plans just in case […]

Blue Jays Deciding On Yangervis Solarte's Option

The Toronto Blue Jays are still working through infielder Yangervis Solarte's 2019 option decision, according to general manager Ross Atkins. Solarte started strong in 2018 but faded and was bothered by injuries in the second half. He finished with a disappointing .226/.277/.378 slash line to go along with 17 home runs and 54 RBI in […]

T.Y. Hilton Out Again Tuesday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (chest, hamstring) missed his second straight practice on Tuesday. It's not looking good for Hilton's chances of suiting up in Week 5 this Thursday night against the Patriots. If you have him, starting planning to be without him this week. If Hilton is inactive, Chester Rogers and Ryan Grant […]

Nathan Eovaldi Available Out Of Bullpen To Open ALDS

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed that pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will be available out of the bullpen for Game 1 of the American League Division Series. Eovaldi will almost certainly start Game 4 if the Red Sox face the Yankees. If it's the A's, Boston is still deciding between Eovaldi and Eduardo Rodriguez for […]

Liam Hendriks To Open Up Wild-Card Game

Oakland Athletics pitcher Liam Hendriks will serve as the "starter" in the wild-card game against the Yankees on Wednesday. Hendriks has taken well to the role of opener in eight starts this year, although he has a 4.13 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in his 25 outings (24 innings) for the A's this year. Hendriks is […]

Yan Gomes Should Be Good For Start Of ALDS

Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes (thumb) still has stitches in his right thumb and is not playing in the intrasquad game on Tuesday, but he said he should be good to play in Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Astros on Friday. Gomes was injured over the weekend but should serve […]

Mike Clevinger To Start Game 3 Of ALDS

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona said that starting pitcher Mike Clevinger will start Game 3 of the American League Division Series against the Astros. Trevor Bauer will be available out of the bullpen early on, but Bauer or Shane Bieber could be candidates to start Game 4 (if necessary). Clevinger was great for most of […]

Twins Fire Paul Molitor

The Minnesota Twins fired manager Paul Molitor on Tuesday. It comes as a bit of a surprise after Molitor won American League Manager of the Year in 2017 when he led the team to a wild-card appearance. He went 305-343 in his four season in Minnesota, with two of those winning seasons.