Royals Claim Ben Lively Off Waivers

The Kansas City Royals claimed pitcher Ben Lively off waivers from the Phillies on Wednesday, and he will report to the big league team. In a corresponding move, pitcher Eric Stout was designated for assignment. Lively had a brutal 6.85 ERA, 1.86 WHIP and 22 strikeouts in 23 2/3 innings in five starts for the […]

Kyle Tucker Rakes In August

Houston Astros outfield prospect Kyle Tucker was named minor league baseball's Pacific Coast League Player of the Month for August, posting the highest average (.471, 33-for-70), on-base percentage (.542), slugging percentage (.943) and OPS (1.485) in the league. Tucker only had eight hits in 52 at-bats (.154) in 20 games with the Astros this year, […]

Will Fuller Practicing Wednesday

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (hamstring) is back at practice on Wednesday. Fuller should be good to go for Week 1 against the Patriots. He'll be a breakout candidate with quarterback Deshaun Watson back under center. Fuller had a stretch of seven touchdowns in four straight weeks with Watson on the field, but he […]

No Timetable For Devin Mesoraco

New York Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco (back, neck) doesn't have a timetable for a return after being injured on Monday, and he was "pretty sore" after leaving the game Monday, according to manager Mickey Callaway. “We had some tests done and all those came back pretty clear, but he is sore at this point,” said […]

Hayden Hurst Not Practicing

Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Hayden Hurst (foot) is not practicing on Wednesday. He has already been ruled out for Week 1 against the Bills and is expected to remain out for several weeks. Hurst probably has the most pass-catching upside of the team's tight end group, but it's unknown when he'll be able to […]

Le'Veon Bell A Long Shot For Week 1?

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell's agent, Adisa Bakari, said that Bell is "going to do the things necessary to protect his value long term." Bell has yet to report to the team with Week 1 against the Browns quickly approaching on Sunday. As of now, it's looking like he won't make it back to […]

Saints Waive Boston Scott

The New Orleans Saints waived rookie running back Boston Scott on Wednesday, according to a source. The team is hoping to add Scott to their practice squad if he clears waivers. That leaves just Alvin Kamara and Mike Gillislee on the team's running back depth chart with Mark Ingram suspended to open the year. Kamara […]

Nick Foles A Jekyll And Hyde QB

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles can often be an all-or-nothing quarterback. In 51 games in which he's thrown a pass (including the playoffs), Foles has had a passer rating of 100 or higher 22 times, including four times in the playoffs. However, he's also had a passer rating of lower than 80 in 17 of […]

Jaguars Have High Expectations For Blake Bortles

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said he wants "zero turnovers" from quarterback Blake Bortles in 2018. While that's obviously unrealistic, Bortles didn't have a single turnover in three playoff games last year and also finished the season with a career-low 13 interceptions. During the preseason, Bortles had three picks and a 67.3 completion rate. […]

Zack Martin Thinks Ezekiel Elliott Is Ready For Big Year

Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Zack Martin thinks that running back Ezekiel Elliott is ready to have a big year in 2018. "Just the way he's running, the way he's approaching every day," Martin said. "Something just feels different. I think he's ready for a big year." Dallas managed to finish second in the NFL in […]

Eric Berry Won't Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry (heel) remains day-to-day and will not practice on Wednesday. The Chiefs weak secondary desperately needs Berry in the regular season opener against the Chargers if they have any hope of slowing down quarterback Philip Rivers and company. If Berry sits out, it'll be good news for Rivers and all […]

James Conner Could Fill In For Le'Veon Bell

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner could fill in as the lead back in Week 1 against the Browns if Le'Veon Bell doesn't report to the team in time this week. According to NFL Research, the Steelers are 39-17 when quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, wide receiver Antonio Brown and Bell all play, but they are 14-10 […]

Earl Thomas To Report Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas announced that he plans to report to the team on Wednesday, but he continues to voice his frustrations with the team on a contract extension. The 29-year-old is in the final year of his contract that will pay him $8.5 million in 2018. He's been selected as a first-team […]

Forrest Whitley Activated In Minors

Houston Astros starting pitching prospect Forrest Whitley (lat) has been activated from the disabled list in the minor leagues with Double-A Corpus Christi. Whitley is the team's top prospect, but he's missed time due to injuries and a suspension this year and has only thrown 26 1/3 innings, going 0-2 with a 3.76 ERA, 0.99 […]

Jay Ajayi Not Listed On Final Injury Report

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi (foot) was not listed on the final injury report for Week 1 against the Falcons. He will play, barring some sort of setback. Ajayi practiced in full the last two days and is good to go for Thursday night. With quarterback Carson Wentz and receivers Alshon Jeffery and Mack […]

Josh Gordon Says He Has No Limitations

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon (hamstring) said he has no limitations and is 100 percent heading into Week 1 against the Steelers. The Browns aren't planning on starting Gordon to open the season, but he could still play plenty and have a big impact for fantasy owners. He missed a large portion of training […]

Cowboys Increase Offer For Earl Thomas

The Dallas Cowboys have increased their offer to a second-round pick for Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas within the past week, according to sources. However, Seattle isn't interested and wants more. The Seahawks are pushing their luck with a player that has no interest in playing for them and who is prepared to sit […]

Austin Seferian-Jenkins Not Expected To Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (core) is not expected to practice on Wednesday. It's unclear whether ASJ is actually in danger of sitting out in Week 1 against the Giants, but we'll likely know more later this week. Seferian-Jenkins is a low-end TE1 if he suits up, but the Giants were gashed by tight […]

Anthony Castonzo Won't Practice Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts left tackle Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) will not practice on Wednesday, and his status for Week 1 against the Bengals is to be determined, according to head coach Frank Reich. Castonzo has the most important job on the team's offensive line, and that is to protect quarterback Andrew Luck. Not having him in the […]

Marlon Mack Fighting Uphill Battle For Week 1

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) is not at practice on Wednesday, and The Athletic's Stephen Holder would be surprised if Mack is able to play in Week 1 against the Bengals. Mack can probably be safely avoided to open the season. It's looking like rookie Jordan Wilkins and Christine Michael will share the […]

Olivier Vernon Has High Ankle Sprain

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said linebacker Olivier Vernon (ankle) is dealing with a high ankle sprain and will not practice on Wednesday. Shurmur said that Vernon is "a fast healer," but it seems unlikely that Vernon would be able to play in Week 1 against the Jaguars. High ankle sprains often keep […]

Evan Engram Cleared From Concussion Protocol

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (head) is out of the concussion protocol and is likely to be able to play in Week 1 against the Jaguars. Engram doesn't have a great matchup and won't have as many targets with receiver Odell Beckham Jr. back healthy and rookie running back Saquon Barkley expected to […]

DeVante Parker Won't Play Sunday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker (finger) will not play in the season opener this Sunday, according to a league source. He's been out since Aug. 12 when he suffered a broken finger during practice. Both Albert Wilson and Jakeem Grant will likely see more snaps in the offense as a result against the Titans. […]

Dalvin Cook Ready For Week 1

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said running back Dalvin Cook (knee) is "ready to roll" for Week 1 against the 49ers. Cook tore his ACL four games into his rookie season in 2017 but has regained his quickness and acceleration. The second-year player will play in Week 1 and is a low-end RB1/high-end RB2, […]

Shawn Kelley Out With Finger Injury

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Shawn Kelley (finger) is out with a finger laceration and may not be available until Friday. Kelley has been a nice asset since being acquired from the Nationals, tossing 8 2/3 scoreless innings while walking two and striking out nine. He doesn't really have any fantasy appeal, however.

Jose Iglesias To Come Off DL Sunday Or Monday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias (abdomen) is on track to come off the disabled list on Sunday or Monday, barring setbacks. Iglesias suffered a lower abdominal strain and has been out since Aug. 29. He's not much to look at with the stick (.269 average, five homers), but he can help owners out in deeper […]

Michael Fulmer Expected To Make Next Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (shin), who took a line drive off his shin in his last start on Monday, had no further complications on Tuesday and is expected to make his next start against the Cardinals this Sunday. Fulmer has been a disappointment to fantasy owners this year by going 3-10 with a […]

Danny Duffy Shut Down For Rest Of Season

As expected, Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost confirmed on Wednesday that starting pitcher Danny Duffy (shoulder) is done for the rest of the season after suffering another left shoulder impingement during his start on Tuesday. He cannot have another anti-inflammatory shot this soon after his last injury. Even with Duffy out, Yost said he […]

Kolten Wong To Come Off DL Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (hamstring) is set to be activated from the disabled list on Wednesday when he's eligible, although he might not play until Friday. He said he is "about 100 percent" healthy nine days after straining his left hamstring running to first base. Wong was hitting .362/.415/.500 in 19 games […]

Harrison Bader Undergoes X-Rays

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (ankle) underwent X-rays on his left ankle after the game on Tuesday. However, Bader is optimistic that he won't miss any time. Bader had a single, run scored and a walk in his four plate appearances on Tuesday. He's seen regular playing time with Dexter Fowler injured and Tommy […]