Elias Diaz Injured Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz (hamstring) exited the game early on Friday night with a right hamstring injury. It sounds like a day-to-day injury for Diaz, but expect Francisco Cervelli to be behind the dish for Saturday's game. Diaz has filled in nicely as Cervelli's backup this year, hitting .286 with nine home runs and […]

David Wright Not Medically Cleared

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway said third baseman David Wright (shoulder) has not been medically cleared to play in major league games yet. Wright hasn't played in a major league game since May of 2016, so the team is clearly being cautious with him. Todd Frazier has been raking at third base, too, so […]

Brett Anderson Feeling Better

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said starting pitcher Brett Anderson (forearm) is feeling better, and the left-hander could resume playing catch ahead of schedule. It's good news for Anderson, but he should still miss at least a week of action and maybe more. The southpaw has been surprisingly good for the A's this year, going […]

Chris Shaw Will Play Every Day

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said outfield prospect Chris Shaw will play left field every day to close out the season. It makes sense with Andrew McCutchen now in New York and Steven Duggar (shoulder) likely out for the year. Shaw was batting .259 with 24 home runs and 65 RBI in 101 games […]

Roberto Aguayo Waived, Caleb Sturgis Wins Job

The Los Angeles Chargers waived place kicker Roberto Aguayo on Saturday, meaning Caleb Sturgis has won the job, according to ESPN's Field Yates. Aguayo was 3-for-3 on field goals in the preseason and was 6-for-6 on extra points. Sturgis went 2-for-3 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points. The kicking spot has been a […]

Kirby Yates Placed On Bereavement List

The San Diego Padres placed closer Kirby Yates on the bereavement list on Friday and called up reliever Rowan Wick in a corresponding move. Yates has been the team's closer ever since Brad Hand was traded to the Indians in late July. He's been solid and should be owned in all leagues, but he will […]

Andrew Triggs To Throw Sim Game Saturday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Andrew Triggs (arm) is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Saturday. The goal is for him to be available in relief at some point in September. Triggs last started in the big leagues on May 17 against the Blue Jays. He is 3-1 on the year with a 5.23 ERA, […]

Bears Expected To Negotiate Long-Term Deal With Khalil Mack

The Chicago Bears are expected to negotiate a long-term deal with Khalil Mack that should surpass Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald's record-setting deal agreed to this week. Chicago's defense will receive a huge boost with Mack in the fold alongside cornerback Kyle Fuller, safety Eddie Jackson and a stout defensive line with Akiem Hicks and […]

Brewers Acquire Curtis Granderson

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired outfielder Curtis Granderson from the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night in exchange for 21-year-old outfielder Demi Orimoloye. The veteran outfielder hit .245/.342/.430 with 11 home runs in 104 games with the Blue Jays this year, and he'll be a nice left-handed power bat off the bench. Granderson can also help […]

Vikings Release Cayleb Jones

The Minnesota Vikings released wide receiver Cayleb Jones on Friday. Jones was already suspended for the first four games due to performance-enhancing drugs, so the writing had been on the wall.

Rico Gathers Has A Shot To Make Team

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said tight end Rico Gathers has "got a good shot" to make the team's final 53-man roster. Despite Gathers' big body and playmaking ability, he's mostly been fourth on the depth chart in training camp behind Blake Jarwin, Geoff Swaim and rookie Dalton Schultz. Even if Gathers makes […]

Alshon Jeffery Passes His Physical

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) passed his physical on Friday. Jeffery's fantasy value was heavily carried by his nine touchdowns in his first year with the Eagles in 2017. He's still expected to miss the first two weeks of the regular season, which severely damages his already declining fantasy stock heading into the […]

Dustin Fowler Promoted, Frankie Montas Optioned

The Oakland Athletics promoted outfielder Dustin Fowler from the minors on Friday and optioned starting pitcher Frankie Montas in a corresponding move. Montas didn't fare so well in his first start in the rotation since replacing the injured Sean Manaea, although he could make some starts down the stretch for the A's. Montas' fantasy value […]

Bartolo Colon Listed As Sunday Starter

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (back) will come off the disabled list and start on Sunday against the Twins. Despite the attractive matchup, Big Sexy hasn't been a reliable streaming pitcher for fantasy owners all year. The 45-year-old is 7-11 with a 5.45 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and terrible 5.0 K/9 in 25 outings (23 […]

Brewers Considering Gio Gonzalez

The Milwaukee Brewers are discussing trading for Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez. The left-hander has cleared revocable trade waivers and can be dealt to any team by Friday evening. Gonzalez has really struggled since the All-Star break and has been a pitcher to avoid for fantasy purposes for a while. A move to hitter-friendly […]

Marcell Ozuna Expected To Return Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (shoulder) is expected to return from the disabled list when rosters expand on Saturday, but he could be limited to pinch-hitting duty for a couple of days. It looks like the Cardinals will ease Ozuna back into action with Tyler O'Neill playing well of late. Ozuna should remain owned […]

Several Teams Discussing Josh Donaldson

The New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals are having trade discussions for Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson as the trade deadline nears on Friday, according to sources. Donaldson has cleared trade waivers, and it looks increasingly likely that he'll be dealt Friday evening. He's been hurt for most […]

Brewers Sign Emilio Bonifacio

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent infielder Emilio Bonifacio on Friday and are assigning him to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Bonifacio last played in the big leagues in 2017 with the Braves, hitting .132 with no homers and three RBI. That tells you about all you need to know about him.

Justin Bour Hits Off Tee Friday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Justin Bour (oblique) hit off a tee on Friday and should be ready to come off the disabled list on Sunday (when he's eligible) or shortly after, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Bour won't play much down the stretch for the contending Phillies and will be just a left-handed power bat […]

Michael Wacha To Throw Bullpen Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (oblique) will throw a bullpen session on Saturday after he was pulled from his recent rehab start early due to fatigue. General manager John Mozeliak acknowledged that Wacha's latest setback will make it hard for him to build up enough arm strength to where he can carry a […]

Jason Heyward Heading For DL

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (hamstring) will head to the disabled list unless the game is rained out on Friday. Rosters expand on Saturday. Heyward injured himself diving for a ball in the outfield on Thursday. Either way, he will have to miss some time. He's surprised a bit with his bat this year, hitting […]

Kris Bryant, Addison Russell To Come Off DL Saturday

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said the team will activate both third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) and shortstop Addison Russell (finger) from the disabled list on Saturday. Bryant is expected to start. Bryant has just 11 homers this year but should be immediately re-inserted into fantasy lineups. He could be the difference for his owners […]

Salvador Perez Dealing With Sprained Thumb

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) sprained his left thumb on Tuesday and remains out of the lineup on Friday. The team is listing him as day-to-day for now, but don't be surprised if he misses another game or two this weekend. Cam Gallagher is starting behind the dish on Friday and is hitting […]

Vikings Letting Tavarres King Go

The Minnesota Vikings are waiving wide receiver Tavarres King (leg) on Friday with an injury designation. King had a career-high 18 receptions for 240 yards and the first three touchdowns of his NFL career in eight games with the Giants in 2017. Even if he would've made the final roster in Minnesota, he wouldn't have been […]

Eli Rogers Expected To Start On PUP List

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Eli Rogers (knee) is expected to begin the regular season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to a source. Rogers is also facing a one-game suspension for a substance-abuse violation. He hasn't practiced all preseason and wouldn't be able to return until after Week 6. Rogers can be ignored […]

Joey Rickard Recalled From Minors

The Baltimore Orioles recalled outfielder Joey Rickard from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday and designated outfielder Craig Gentry for assignment in a corresponding move. Rickard has hit just .227/.288/.420 on the season with seven home runs and 21 RBI in 150 at-bats. He's not much of a fantasy option down the stretch and will be in […]

Daniel Norris Coming Off DL To Start Saturday

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said starting pitcher Daniel Norris (groin) will come off the disabled list on Saturday to start against the Yankees. Norris hasn't made an appearance in the big leagues since a start on April 29 against the Orioles. The left-hander is 0-2 with a 5.87 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 10.6 K/9 […]

Josh James To Debut Saturday

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said pitching prospect Josh James will be called up from Triple-A Fresno to make his major league debut against the Angels on Saturday. James, the team's No. 6 prospect, has gone 6-4 with a 3.23 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 171 strikeouts in 114 1/3 innings over 23 games (21 starts) […]

Shane Vereen Going On IR

New Orleans Saints running back Shane Vereen (hand) will be placed on Injured Reserve, according to a source. Vereen apparently injured his hand in the preseason finale, and it's serious enough to put him on the IR. A former second-round pick by the Patriots in 2011, Vereen didn't do much in his three years with […]

Sean Reid-Foley To Start Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Sean Reid-Foley will be called up when rosters expand this weekend and will start on Sunday against the Marlins. Reid-Foley has made two starts for Toronto this year, allowing nine earned runs in 9 1/3 frames against the Royals and Yankees, walking six and striking out nine. The right-hander has […]