Will Smith Unavailable Tuesday

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy wants to avoid using closer Will Smith on Tuesday after the lefty reliever threw 20 pitches to earn the save on Monday. Smith has thrown back-to-back days. The southpaw has been great with Hunter Strickland sidelined, posting a 2.06 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, 12.4 K/9 and nine saves. Because of […]

Brandon Crawford Expected To Avoid Concussion DL

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (head) was feeling better on Tuesday and is expected to avoid the seven-day concussion disabled list after a nasty collision with outfielder Gorkys Hernandez on Monday. Both players were out of the lineup on Tuesday. “He’s feeling pretty good,” manager Bruce Bochy said of Crawford. “I think he’s feeling […]

Brandon Belt Activated From DL Tuesday

The San Francisco Giants activated first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) from the disabled list after batting practice on Tuesday. Belt will be available off the bench against the Dodgers and will play in the series finale on Wednesday. You'll want to make sure you have Belt back in your lineups on Wednesday. The first baseman […]

Eric Berry Misses Practice Tuesday

Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry (heel) did not practice on Tuesday. The injury doesn't appear to be very serious for the veteran, and the Chiefs are likely to play it safe with him. The 29-year-old played in just one game in 2017 before blowing his Achilles out. He's an important veteran leader for a […]

Cairo Santos Dealing With Groin Issue

New York Jets place kicker Cairo Santos (groin), who sat out of the preseason opener and who isn't practicing, is dealing with a chronic groin issue that required surgery at the end of last year. He missed most of last year's training camp with the Chiefs, returned in Week 3 and was then released. Santos […]

Josh Ferguson Returns To Practice

Indianapolis Colts running back Josh Ferguson (hamstring), who has been out for most of training camp, returned to padded practice on Tuesday. There are repetitions for the taking in Indy's backfield with Marlon Mack injured, but Ferguson hasn't been able to take advantage yet. Ferguson is way down on the team's depth chart behind the […]

Broncos To Waive Corey Brown

The Denver Broncos plan to waive wide receiver Corey Brown with an injury settlement, according to a source. Brown was brought in for receiver depth, but he didn't last very long. He has 79 career receptions in three seasons with the Panthers but hasn't played since 2016. You can completely ignore the 26-year-old.

Paxton Lynch Demoted To Third On Depth Chart

Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch has been moved from the backup role to No. 3 on the depth chart behind Case Keenum and Chad Kelly after his uneven performance in the first preseason game. "(Lynch) is upset, he didn't like it, he wants to know why and he's got to play better," head coach Vance […]

Kyle Lauletta Closing Gap On Davis Webb For Backup Role

New York Giants rookie quarterback Kyle Lauletta is closing the gap on Davis Webb for the backup job after Webb had his worst performance as a professional in the preseason game against the Browns last Thursday. Lauletta has impressed with the poise he's showed in the pocket. Both backups worked with the first-team offense on […]

Christian Hackenberg A Long Shot To Make Team

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Christian Hackenberg is a long shot to make the 53-man roster. The best-case scenario is that he spends the year on the practice squad and competes for a backup role in 2019. The former second-round pick of the Jets has been a bust in the NFL and hasn't even taken a snap […]

Kamar Aiken, Markus Wheaton, Shelton Gibson On The Bubble

Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers Kamar Aiken, Markus Wheaton and Shelton Gibson are all on the roster bubble in training camp. Aiken has been seeing first-team repetitions and started in the preseason opener. He's been doing a good job of getting open, as his 26 targets are the fourth most on the team. However, he's only […]

Wendell Smallwood Has Helped His Chances

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood has really helped his roster standing in training camp. He has not missed a practice but also leads the team in catches among the running backs. His 26 carries are second to Jay Ajayi. Head coach Doug Pederson also mentioned that Smallwood is a key special teams player. His […]

Tyler Eifert Will Be Babied

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis doesn't expect tight end Tyler Eifert to be on the field for too many snaps this year. When asked about the challenges of having Eifert on a snap count this year, Lewis said, "Well I hope he never gets 50." Eifert has proven he can be a touchdown beast […]

Quincy Enunwa Returns To Practice

New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (thumb) was in pads over the weekend. A neck injury sidelined Enunwa for all of last season, but he was the team's top receiver in 2016 and could return to a prominent role alongside Robby Anderson if he can stay healthy in 2018. Don't expect him to match […]

Corey Grant Growing Into Bigger Role

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant has been featured so far in the preseason and his speed has impressed since he arrived as an undrafted free agent in 2015. Grant had 122 yards in the Week 17 finale in 2016. His role has expanded on special teams, and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett is likely to […]

Dede Westbrook May Earn Starting Role

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook might be playing his way into a starting role going into his second season. Westbrook finished the year off strong in his rookie season but came into training camp having to battle for significant playing time in a loaded receiver room. A day has rarely gone by in camp […]

Cameron Meredith Dealing With Ailment

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith is dealing with an undisclosed injury that doesn't appear to be related to his surgically-repaired knee. The good news is that it's not related to the knee injury that kept him out all of last season. The bad news is he's sidelined in training camp and losing valuable […]

Derek Carr In Command Of Offense

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr looks to be in real command of new head coach John Gruden's offense in training camp. He has been vocal before the snap and at the line of scrimmage and is directing traffic to a degree that he hasn't before. It all sounds great, but we want to see this […]

Michael Fulmer Successful In First Rehab Outing

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (oblique) threw two perfect innings and struck out four in his first rehab start for Single-A Lakeland on Monday. It's a good start for the first of likely a handful of rehab outings for Fulmer as he tries to return from an oblique injury. He could be back by […]

Angels Call Up Taylor Ward

The Los Angeles Angels called up third baseman Taylor Ward from Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday. Infielder Jose Fernandez was optioned to Salt Lake and outfielder Chris Young was moved to the 60-day disabled list in corresponding moves. Ward is the team's No. 8 prospect and was hitting a combined .349 with 14 home runs, […]

Brian McCann To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann (knee) will start his rehab assignment with Triple-A Fresno on Thursday, according to manager A.J. Hinch. McCann has been out since June 30 but has hit only .206 with five home runs and 17 RBI in 2018, making him really only usable in two-catcher or NL-only leagues. Martin Maldonado and […]

CC Sabathia Has Knee Drained

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (knee) received an injection in his knee and had the knee drained on Monday after landing on the disabled list. “I feel good. The swelling is out,” Sabathia said. “It’s probably only going to be one start. ... I’m just trying to listen to my body and listen […]

Alex Wood Activated From DL, Starting Tuesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated starting pitcher Alex Wood (hip, groin) from the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday, and he's starting against the Giants. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers placed relief pitcher John Axford (leg) on the disabled list with a fractured right fibula. The left-hander missed just one turn in the rotation and […]

Gary Sanchez Could Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) did a catching workout and hit in the cages on Monday, and the Yankees are aiming to have him play in the Gulf Coast League in games next week. Sanchez hasn't been feeling any pain, but he also has yet to run at full speed or hit on […]

Koda Glover Taking Over As Closer

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said relief pitcher Koda Glover will be the official closer with Ryan Madson (back) landing on the disabled list. However, Glover is unlikely to be available on Tuesday after pitching back-to-back days. Justin Miller would likely fill in Tuesday if a save situation arises. Glover has only tossed 1 2/3 […]

George Springer On Track To Return Friday

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (thumb) took batting practice, ran the bases and threw to the bases on Tuesday. All signs are pointing toward him coming off the disabled list when he's eligible on Friday. That's the best news fantasy owners could ask for. Springer hasn't been quite as good as last year, but he's […]

Jose Altuve Progressing In Rehab

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (knee) ran on a treadmill on Monday and might try to hit in the cages Tuesday or Wednesday, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Altuve is making progress, but there remains no timetable for him to return. The star second baseman has been out since late July and was hitting […]

Antonio Senzatela Throws Live Batting Practice

Colorado Rockies pitcher Antonio Senzatela (shoulder) threw live batting practice on Tuesday and said he felt in tip-top shape. He can return from the disabled list on Wednesday. The right-hander has been a swingman for the Rockies this year, making 15 appearances (five starts) and pitching to a 4.56 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 37 strikeouts […]

Sean Doolittle Throws Off Mound

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (foot) threw off a mound Tuesday and is testing some mechanical adjustments that will allow him to pitch the rest of the year without further damaging his foot. That's not the most encouraging update. The Nationals desperately need their closer back with Kelvin Herrera and Ryan Madson also landing on […]

Ryan Madson Goes On DL

The Washington Nationals placed relief pitcher Ryan Madson (back) on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday. In corresponding moves, relief pitchers Trevor Gott and Tim Collins were called up. Sammy Solis was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse and Erick Fedde (shoulder) was moved to the 60-day DL. The Nats bullpen is now officially a mess with […]