Earl Thomas Not Expected To Play In Week 1

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas isn't expected to end his holdout with Week 1 approaching. "Until something changes," NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport elaborated on NFL GameDay Season Preview on Tuesday, "my understanding is Earl Thomas is not expected to show up and play for the Seahawks." Thomas is awaiting a trade, but the Seahawks […]

Brett Phillips Injures Shoulder Tuesday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Brett Phillips (shoulder) left the game early on Tuesday with a right shoulder contusion after crashing into the outfield wall. Phillips struck out in his only plate appearance before leaving the contest. He's been getting regular playing time with the Royals season all but over, but he's batting just .198/.262/.342 with […]

Danny Duffy Leaves His Start Prematurely

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (shoulder) left his start early on Tuesday with another left shoulder impingement. Not only was he injured, but Duffy allowed three earned runs and four hits (one homer) in just two-thirds of an inning before departing. The southpaw was on the disabled list with the same issue last […]

Miguel Sano Injured Tuesday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (leg) left the game early on Tuesday with a lower left leg bruise. Cano had to be carted off the field, so this initially had the looks of a serious injury and one that could've potentially been related to his serious leg injury in 2017. It looks like Sano […]

Jose Abreu Hopes To Return This Week

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (abdomen), who had surgery to fix a testicular torsion problem, said he feels good and is hoping to play by the end of the week. That's good news for his fantasy owners. Despite playing on a bad White Sox team, Abreu is hitting .272/.331/.491 with 22 home runs […]

Dansby Swanson Hit In Head By Pitch

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (head) left the game early on Tuesday after he was hit in the left side of his helmet by a pitch. He was hitless in his only plate appearance before leaving. Dansby will be taken for concussion tests, so stay tuned for more information on his injury. Infielders Charlie Culberson, […]

Zack Martin Feels Great

Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Zack Martin (knee), who suffered a hyperextended left knee in the preseason game on Aug. 18, said he feels great heading into Week 1. Unless he suffers a setback in practice, Martin looks like he'll be ready to play in the season opener. That's great news for running back Ezekiel Elliott.

Geoff Swaim Listed Atop The Depth Chart

Dallas Cowboys tight end Geoff Swaim is listed atop the team's tight end depth chart heading into Week 1, with Blake Jarwin, Rico Gathers and rookie Dalton Schultz following him. Swaim is more of a blocking tight end, so he can be ignored in fantasy. Jarwin and Gathers have the most potential as pass catchers, […]

Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel Question Marks For Week 1

New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead (knee) and rookie Sony Michel (knee) are both question marks for Week 1. However, Burkhead took the field for practice on Tuesday for the third straight week, which is a sign he will be ready after overcoming a slight tear in his knee. Running back Ivan Fears thinks […]

Orioles Call Up Luis Ortiz

The Baltimore Orioles have called up starting pitcher Luis Ortiz, who went 2-1 with a 3.66 ERA in six starts for Triple-A Norfolk after being the centerpiece in the deal that sent second baseman Jonathan Schoop to Milwaukee. It remains to be seen if Ortiz will make any starts at the big league level in […]

Eduardo Nunez's Playing Time Won't Be Cut Back Much

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is expected to start at third base on Wednesday, but manager Alex Cora doesn't seem to have plans to cut back on infielder Eduardo Nunez's playing time very much. Devers just got back from the disabled list on Tuesday, but Nunez has been filling in nicely at third […]

Dustin Pedroia To Be Examined Friday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) is set to be examined in Boston on Friday. Manager Alex Cora said Pedroia has been sending him videos showing that the infielder is doing agility drills, fielding and hitting. It's highly unlikely that Pedroia plays again this year, especially with the Red Sox set with Ian […]

Ian Kennedy Is A Candidate To Start Sunday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Ian Kennedy (oblique) has already joined the team in Cleveland and is a candidate to start on Sunday against the Twins with the team expected to move to a six-man rotation. Kennedy has been out since July 10 and wasn't effective before his injury, going 1-8 with a 5.13 ERA, […]

Drew Smyly Throws Simulated Game

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly (elbow) threw 23 pitches in a simulated game on Tuesday and said he feels ready to pitch in the big leagues. The next step, however, will be up to the front office, but manager Joe Maddon is curious what the left-hander can offer the team down the stretch. The […]

Brandon Morrow Has Yet To Throw Off Mound

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) has yet to throw off a mound. "He's still progressing. He's feeling better. I know he's optimistic about getting back and I am, too. No regression. Everything's been positive," manager Joe Maddon said. There remains no timetable for Morrow to return to his ninth-inning role, and he's running out […]

Kenley Jansen Consults With Cardiologist

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen consulted with a cardiologist on Tuesday to discuss the team's upcoming trip to Colorado this weekend. Jansen's irregular heartbeat issues arose the last time the team was in Colorado, so they may keep him away from the high elevation this time around as a precaution. No decision has been […]

Bud Norris Might Not Be Available Until Friday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris, who blew two games on Sunday and Monday, won't be available again until Friday, according to manager Mike Shildt. Shildt also hasn't confirmed that Norris will get the team's next save chance when he returns to action this weekend, leaving the door open for others. Norris will have to […]

Eddie Rosario Progressing

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (quadriceps) ran on the field and took more swings in the batting cage on Tuesday. He could hit on the field on Wednesday as he works toward playing this weekend. It looks like Rosario will be able to return to the lineup soon. The 26-year-old has been one of the […]

Shohei Ohtani To Throw Bullpen Sessions This Week

Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia said starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (back, finger, elbow) will throw a light bullpen session on Wednesday, followed by a more intense one on Friday. If he comes out of those sessions OK, Ohtani will likely make his next scheduled start on Sunday against the White Sox. The Japanese right-hander […]

Jarrod Dyson Suffers Setback

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jarrod Dyson (groin) had some pain during his rehab outing and will now visit with doctors. Manager Torey Lovullo said no new scans are being done on Dyson, though. With time running out in the regular season, Dyson may not be able to make it back to the Snakes as they fight […]

Zack Godley, Robbie Ray Flopped In Rotation

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray will be moved back to start on Sunday against the Braves, with Zack Godley going Monday against the Rockies in Colorado, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Both matchups are tough ones, but Ray going against the Braves is much safer. Godley was put on the paternity list on Tuesday […]

Jets Visited With Connor Cook

The New York Jets had a visit with free-agent quarterback Connor Cook on Tuesday, according to a source. However, the team ended up signing Webb to their practice squad. Cook was cut by the Raiders over the weekend and should wind up on another team's roster before long.

Ronald Jones II Listed Third On Depth Chart

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Ronald Jones II is listed as third on the running back depth chart to open the regular season behind starter Peyton Barber and Jacquizz Rodgers. It speaks to how bad of a training camp and preseason the rookie Jones had, but head coach Dirk Koetter believes Jones knows the […]

David Price, Chris Sale To Return This Weekend

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (wrist) will start against the Astros on Friday. Starter Chris Sale (shoulder) is expected to be "the opener" at some point during the weekend as well. Price has been great for fantasy owners this year and should be returned to starting lineups despite the tough matchup. Sale, who […]

Hector Velazquez To Start Wednesday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Hector Velazquez will start on Wednesday against the Braves. Velazquez hasn't been bad this year, going 7-2 with a 3.24 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 46 strikeouts in 72 1/3 innings over 39 outings (six starts), but he hasn't started since Aug. 24 and will be facing a tough Braves lineup. The […]

Gio Gonzalez To Make Brewers Debut Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez will make his first start with the team on Saturday against the Giants. Junior Guerra will move to the bullpen as a result. Gonzalez struggled for any kind of consistency with the Nats this year over 27 starts, going 7-11 with a 4.57 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 126 strikeouts […]

Yasiel Puig To Serve Two-Game Suspension

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig will begin serving his two-game suspension on Tuesday for his actions during a benches-clearing brawl with the Giants on Aug. 14. Make sure Puig is out of your lineups for the next two days. He'll be eligible to return on Friday on the road against the Rockies. The Cuban […]

Alfred Morris, Matt Breida To Share Workload

San Francisco 49ers running backs Alfred Morris and Matt Breida are expected to share the workload with Jerick McKinnon (knee) out for the season. The 29-year-old Morris is a tough inside runner and gained nearly 2,900 yards and 20 touchdowns under head coach Kyle Shanahan in two seasons. Breida is 23 and averaged 4.4 yards […]

Jefry Rodriguez Being Moved To Bullpen

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that starting pitcher Jefry Rodriguez will be moved to the bullpen for the rest of the year to limit his innings. Rodriguez was 2-2 with a 5.58 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and weak 6.2 K/9 in nine outings (seven starts) over 40 1/3 innings this year with the Nats, so […]

Joe Ross To Make Season Debut Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross will make his season debut against the Cubs on Friday, according to manager Dave Martinez. Ross was just activated off the disabled list on Tuesday after making his way back from Tommy John surgery. The younger brother of Tyson Ross has swing-and-miss stuff and can be useful in deep […]