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 […]

Matt Bryant To Test Injury Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons place kicker Matt Bryant will test an undisclosed injury on Wednesday before the team decides if he will be available for the second preseason game against the Chiefs on Friday. There's no reason for the 43-year-old to push it in the preseason. Despite his age, he has remained one of the more consistent […]

Rico Gathers Remains Fourth On Depth Chart

Dallas Cowboys tight end Rico Gathers remains fourth on the tight end depth chart behind Geoff Swaim, Blake Jarwin and rookie Dalton Schultz despite making a highlight-reel, one-handed catch in practice on Sunday. The 6-foot-8, 280-pounder missed all of last year recovering from a concussion in training camp. He'll need to improve his blocking and […]

Akrum Wadley Challenging For No. 3 Job

Tennessee Titans rookie running back Akrum Wadley has been challenging David Fluellen for the No. 3 running back job in training camp. The rookie has shown good hands, good footwork and good speed. The undrafted free agent led the team in carries (nine) and rushing yards (27) in last week's preseason game against the Packers. […]

Kalen Ballage, MarQuies Gray Unlikely To Play Friday

Miami Dolphins rookie running back Kalen Ballage (head) and tight end MarQueis Gray (head) are both in the concussion protocol and are not practicing on Tuesday. They are both unlikely to play in the preseason game on Friday. Ballage appears to be in the dog house right now, too, after being kicked out of a […]

Geronimo Allison Establishing Himself As No. 3 Receiver

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Aaron Rodgers in red-zone drills on Monday and continues to establish himself as the No. 3 receiver behind Davante Adams and Randall Cobb. Allison has always been in the right place in practice, and his combination of size (6-foot-3) and sure hands […]

Ian Kinsler Could Return As Early As Wednesday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Ian Kinsler (hamstring) will take live batting practice off starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (ankle) on Wednesday and could be activated from the disabled list either Wednesday or Friday. Kinsler had played in only three games with his new team before going down. He should return to an everyday role at […]

Carson Wentz Needs 11-On-11 Work Before Being Cleared

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) will likely need a week of 11-on-11 drills before he'll be cleared to play in Week 1. Wentz opened training camp doing 11-on-11 work but has been backed off since as the team plays it cautious with him. As long as Wentz doesn't suffer […]

Trevor Bauer Lands On DL

The Cleveland Indians placed starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (leg) on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday with a "small stress fracture" in his right fibula, according to manager Terry Francona. Reliever Tyler Olson was called up from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. Adam Plutko will replace Bauer in the rotation and start against the […]

Curtis Granderson Clears Revocable Waivers

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Curtis Granderson has cleared revocable trade waivers, according to a source. He can now be traded to any team. Grandy is batting .234 on the year with 10 home runs and 31 RBI, but he might be attractive as a platoon or bench guy for a contending club. He's hitting .241 […]

Yoan Moncada Getting Tooth Fixed

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada (tooth) has a scheduled day off on Tuesday, but he's also getting a bad tooth fixed. The 23-year-old is in a bad slump, so he could use the day off anyway. He's hitting just .221/.304/.398 overall with 15 home runs, 46 RBI and 11 stolen bases on the […]

Jake Faria To Start Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jake Faria will start on Wednesday against the Yankees. Faria hasn't made a start for the team since May 22 and then spent a good chunk of time on the disabled list. Since returning, he's allowed one earned run on seven hits in two relief outings covering 6 2/3 innings. In […]

Adam Jones Going On Bereavement List Later This Week

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones will go on the bereavement list later this week to attend a funeral in San Diego. He will be gone a minimum of three days and could miss the series against the Indians this weekend. Be prepared to be without Jones later this week for at least three games and […]

Wilson Ramos Could Come Off DL Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Wilson Ramos (hamstring) could be activated from the disabled list to make his debut with the team on Wednesday. Ramos has been feeling good after three minor league rehab games. “Nothing is off the table,” manager Gabe Kapler said. Despite his injury, Ramos has been one of the best fantasy catchers this […]

Nick O'Leary On The Roster Bubble

Buffalo Bills tight end Nick O'Leary appears to be on the roster bubble with Logan Thomas, Jason Croom and Khari Lee making noticeable strides behind Charles Clay. Thomas and Croom need to work on their blocking, while Lee and Keith Towbridge must improve their pass catching. The Bills are aiming higher than O'Leary this year […]

Rams Could Feature Tyler Higbee More

The Los Angeles Rams are looking to get their tight ends more involved in the offense in 2018, and tight end Tyler Higbee could benefit going into his third season. “Definitely we want to feature him more and get him a little more involved,” quarterback Jared Goff said after Monday’s practice at UC Irvine. “If […]

Eric Decker Off To Rough Start With Patriots

New England Patriots wide receiver Eric Decker dropped the first pass he received from quarterback Tom Brady in 11-on-11 drills last week, dropped two more passes Sunday and dropped three passes in practice on Monday. However, he showed mental toughness to bounce back with four straight catches. “It’s a work in progress,” Decker said. “I […]

Brandon McCarthy Throws Off Mound Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy (knee) threw off a mound on Tuesday and is trying to make adjustments that would allow him to pitch in a relief role in September. That pretty much closes the book on his fantasy value in 2018. The veteran right-hander is 6-3 with a 4.92 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and […]

Garrett Hampson Called Up

Colorado Rockies infield prospect Garrett Hampson was recalled from the minors on Tuesday. Relief pitcher Scott Obert was put on the paternity list in a corresponding move. Hampson does have six hits in his first 20 at-bats (.300) in the major leagues, but he's not likely to be up long or play much. He's the […]

Gary Sanchez Not Feeling Pain

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) said he no longer feels pain in his groin, but he has not been running at 100 percent and there remains no timetable for his return. Sanchez has now been out since July 23. He was hitting a disappointing .188 but has 14 long balls and 42 RBI […]

Trevor Bauer To Be Examined In Cleveland

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer (ankle) has returned to Cleveland to have his right ankle examined after he was hit by a line drive and knocked out of his start on Saturday against the White Sox. He's scheduled to start this Friday against the Orioles, and he sounded confident he'd make the start on […]