Franklin Barreto, Matt Joyce Back On Big League Roster

With rosters expanding on Saturday, the Oakland Athletics recalled shortstop prospect Franklin Barreto from Triple-A Nashville and activated outfielder Matt Joyce (back) from the disabled list. Barreto has hit .246 with four homers and 13 RBI in 61 at-bats for the A's this year. He has long-term upside in dynasty leagues, but he's unlikely to […]

Rajai Davis Activated From DL

The Cleveland Indians activated outfielder Rajai Davis from the disabled list when rosters expanded on Saturday. Davis has been out since late August with a non-baseball medical condition. He's mainly useful for his speed (16 stolen bases) in deeper leagues, and he'll be a platoon option in the Tribe's outfield from here on out.

Yankees Expect Aroldis Chapman Back This Season

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said no surgery issues have been raised with closer Aroldis Chapman (knee), and the expectation is that he will return this year. The Yankees can't be sure, though, and there remains no timetable for his return. It'd be a huge blow for the Yankees if they won't have […]

Patriots Add Chad Hansen, Amara Darboh

The New England Patriots claimed wide receivers Chad Hansen and Amara Darboh on waivers on Sunday. Hansen had been cut by the Jets, while Darboh didn't make the final roster in Seattle. Both have playmaking upside and will compete for playing time early in the season while Julian Edelman is suspended for four games. Neither […]

Dolphins Claim Luke Falk On Waivers

The Miami Dolphins claimed quarterback Luke Falk on waivers on Sunday. Falk was a sixth-round pick by the Titans this year but didn't make the team's final roster. With Brock Osweiler and David Fales both making the roster behind starter Ryan Tannehill, Falk could be ticketed for the practice squad.

Davis Webb Waived By Giants

The New York Giants are waiving quarterback Davis Webb on Sunday, according to a source. It's a surprising move, as the third-round pick in 2017 had been playing well in training camp and the preseason. Rookie Kyle Lauletta and Alex Tanney will serve as Eli Manning's backups entering the 2018 season.

Raiders Release Connor Cook, EJ Manuel

The Oakland Raiders released quarterbacks Connor Cook and EJ Manuel after they traded for AJ McCarron. With Derek Carr as the starter in 2018, that leaves McCarron as his sole backup heading into the season. McCarron was fighting for a starting job in Buffalo but was injured in the preseason and lost out to rookie […]

Khalil Mack Agrees To Six-Year Extension With Bears

The Chicago Bears and defensive end Khalil Mack agreed to a six-year, $141 million contract extension, according to a source informed of the deal. It becomes the richest deal ever for a defensive player and includes $90 million in guarantees with $60 million guaranteed at signing. Mack will receive $155 million over seven years. The […]

Hunter Henry Put On PUP List

The Los Angeles Chargers placed tight end Hunter Henry (knee) on the Physically Unable to Perform list instead of season-ending Injured Reserve. Henry suffered a torn ACL in May, but this move leaves open the chance for Henry to return later this year. He'll be eligible to practice with the team after the sixth week […]

Antonio Gates Re-Signs With Chargers

Free-agent tight end Antonio Gates re-signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on a one-year deal on Sunday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Gates was expected to rejoin the Bolts right after Hunter Henry suffered a season-ending knee injury in May. The 38-year-old Gates should immediately step in as the starting tight end. He's not […]

Kevin Hogan Claimed On Waivers, Paxton Lynch Released

The Denver Broncos cut former first-round quarterback Paxton Lynch on Sunday after claiming quarterback Kevin Hogan off waivers from the Redskins. Lynch had been a first-round bust for the Broncos and fell to third on the depth chart in training camp behind Case Keenum and Chad Kelly. Lynch was 1-3 and went 79-for-128 for 792 […]

Panthers Release Kenjon Barner

The Carolina Panthers have released running back Kenjon Barner. Christian McCaffrey, C.J. Anderson and Cameron Artis-Payne will be the top three running backs heading into the regular season. Barner had just 16 rushes for 57 yards and a score in 13 games for the Eagles in 2017.

Donnel Pumphrey Released From Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles parted ways with running back Donnel Pumphrey on Saturday. There just wasn't room for Pumphrey behind Jay Ajayi, Corey Clement and Darren Sproles. The former fourth-round pick never actually got into a regular season game with the Eagles in his rookie season in 2017.

Patriots Release Mike Gillislee

The New England Patriots released running back Mike Gillislee on Saturday, according to a source. This was the expected course of action all throughout training camp and the preseason with Jeremy Hill outplaying Gillislee for the short-yardage/goal-line role in 2018. While Hill could have decent weeks at the goal line for the Patriots, his fantasy […]

Braxton Berrios Put On IR

The New England Patriots are placing rookie wide receiver Braxton Berrios on Injured Reserve on Saturday with an undisclosed injury, according to a source. The sixth-round pick couldn't carve out a role on offense with Julian Edelman suspended for the first four weeks of the season.

Aaron Altherr, Dylan Cozens Called Up

The Philadelphia Phillies called up outfielders Aaron Altherr and Dylan Cozens from Triple-A Lehigh Valley with rosters expanding on Saturday. Shortstop Pedro Florimon (foot) was also activated from the 60-day disabled list. Altherr struggled mightily earlier this year and was sent down after hitting .171 with six homers and 33 RBI in 210 at-bats. Cozens […]

Daniel Poncedeleon, Carson Kelly Called Up

The St. Louis Cardinals called up starting pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon and catching prospect Carson Kelly from the minors on Saturday with rosters expanding. Poncedeleon is the team's No. 29 prospect and has been great in seven outings (two starts) for the Cardinals in his rookie season. He's sporting a 2.08 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 18 […]

Gary Sanchez Back In Lineup Saturday

As expected, New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) was activated from the disabled list and is in the starting lineup on Saturday. He is hitting fifth against Tigers starter Daniel Norris. Sanchez has been out since July 23 but should be put back into all starting lineups in fantasy leagues. He has a weak […]

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 […]