Von Miller Suspended Four Games

The National Football League has suspended Buffalo Bills pass-rusher Von Miller for four games (without pay) on Tuesday for violating the league's personal-conduct policy. Miller will be eligible to be reinstated on Oct. 28 after the team's Week 8 contest against the Seattle Seahawks. The suspension comes from allegations that Miller assaulted his pregnant girlfriend […]

Tyler Huntley To Make Another Start In Week 5

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley will make another start in Week 5 against the division-rival New England Patriots on Sunday, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is on Injured Reserve, and the Dolphins went with the recently signed Huntley on Monday night against the Tennessee Titans with Skyler Thompson (ribs) banged up. […]

Bijan Robinson Stays Limited On Tuesday

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (hamstring) was listed as a limited practice participant for the second straight day this week on Tuesday. The Falcons have a short turnaround in Week 5 with a Thursday night divisional clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Robinson may be on this week's injury report, but his hamstring issue […]

Davante Adams Prefers To Be Traded

Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) has informed the team that he prefers to be traded. No trade is imminent, but it's a situation to watch, and an earlier report suggested that the Raiders have already been reaching out to gauge interest around the league. The 31-year-old is disgruntled yet again in […]

Giants Fire General Manager Pete Putila

New San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey announced on Tuesday that the team fired general manager Pete Putila. Posey is already making moves after taking over for Farhan Zaidi after the 2024 regular season, which ended without a trip to the playoffs. "We're going to hire a GM," Posey said at his […]

Kevin Ginkel Pitches Through Fractured Leg

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo confirmed on Tuesday that right-handed reliever Kevin Ginkel (leg) fractured a bone in his left leg after taking a comebacker against the New York Mets on June 1. Ginkel was able to pitch through the injury but had to manage the pain. He was decent pitching through the injury, posting […]

Adolis Garcia Undergoing MRI On His Knee

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (knee) is undergoing an MRI exam on his left knee, and the Rangers are hopeful he can avoid offseason surgery. A year after leading the Rangers to their first-ever World Series, Adolis is out of the postseason altogether and is now managing a knee ailment heading into the offseason. If […]

Yankees Haven't Decided Who Will Start In Left Field In ALDS

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said there is no update on who will start in left field to begin the American League Division Series this Saturday at Yankee Stadium against either the division-rival Baltimore Orioles or Kansas City Royals. The Yankees expect rookie outfielder Jasson Dominguez to be a big part of their playoff […]

Max Fried Gets Game 2 Nod In Wild-Card Series

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried has been tabbed to take the ball in Game 2 of the wild-card series versus the San Diego Padres on Wednesday at Petco Park. The Braves decided to go with right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver, who has made just one start in 2024, for Game 1 on Tuesday night. It will be […]

AJ Smith-Shawver Starting Game 1 Against Padres

Atlanta Braves right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver has been named the starter for Game 1 of the wild-card series against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Tuesday night. The Braves didn't have ideal options to choose from to start against a strong Padres offense to kick off the three-game series, as Smith-Shawver got the nod […]

Jeff McNeil To Start Ramping Up His Activities

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (wrist) will start ramping up his baseball activities soon and an improved X-ray. McNeil's availability for later in October if the Mets advance past the San Diego Padres in the wild-card round this week is questionable. The 32-year-old former National League batting champion is recovering from a fractured right […]

Kodai Senga Throws Live Batting Practice

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (calf, triceps) threw a 25-pitch live batting practice session on Monday, but there's no word on his availability for future playoff rounds. Senga is making progress, but he wasn't included on the team's roster for the wild-card series against the San Diego Padres that begins on Tuesday at Petco […]

Sean Manaea To Start Game 2 Against Brewers

New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea will get the nod for Game 2 of the wild-card series versus the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Wednesday. Right-hander Luis Severino will kick off the three-game series on Tuesday. Manager Carlos Mendoza wouldn't commit to left-hander Jose Quintana for a potential Game 3 on Thursday, but […]

Jesse Winker Starting In Game 1 Against The Brewers

New York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker (back) was included on the team's wild-card roster this week versus the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field and he's starting in Game 1 versus right-hander Freddy Peralta on Tuesday. Winker had missed the last four regular-season games due to a back issue, but he was feeling good enough […]

Sal Frelick In Game 1 Lineup For Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (hip) was included on the team's roster for the wild-card series against the New York Mets at American Family Field this week and is starting in Game 1 on Tuesday. Manager Pat Murphy said the team will keep a close eye on Frelick, though, and if he's having trouble moving, […]

Chris Sale Officially Out For Wild-Card Series

Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale (back), the favorite to win the National League Cy Young award in 2024, is officially out for the wild-card series against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park this week, as he was left off the team's playoff roster. Sale was scratched from Game 2 of the doubleheader against the […]

Albert Suarez Not Included On Wild-Card Roster

The Baltimore Orioles left right-hander Albert Suarez off the roster for the wild-card series this week against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards. During a three-game series, the O's won't need Suarez. But if they advance past the Royals and to the ALDS versus the division-rival New York Yankees, Suarez could be called upon […]

Ryan O'Hearn, Austin Slater Not Starting In Game 1

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan O'Hearn and outfielder Austin Slater are not included in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the wild-card series against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards on Tuesday. In addition, catcher James McCann will be behind the dish and will hit ninth against Royals left-hander Cole Ragans. Adley Rutschman […]

Raiders Growing Open To The Idea Of Trading Davante Adams

According to a league source with knowledge of the situation, the Las Vegas Raiders are growing open to the idea of trading wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring). The source said the Raiders have begun reaching out to teams to gauge interest in the veteran wide receiver, who was inactive in the Week 4 win over […]

Jason Peters Expected To Sign With Seahawks

Nine-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Jason Peters is expected to sign with the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad, according to a source. The 42-year-old begins his 21st season in the NFL and his second with the Seahawks, where he appeared in eight games (two starts) last year. Peters' 2023 season in Seattle ended early due to […]

Russell Wilson To Do More Work This Week

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said the team is somewhat in the same boat still with quarterback Russell Wilson (calf) this week, although he will be doing more work in practices. According to Steelers.com's Teresa Varley, Tomlin said he's preparing for Justin Fields to make yet another start in Week 5 against the Dallas […]

Steelers Preparing To Start Justin Fields In Week 5

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday that he is preparing for quarterback Justin Fields to start again versus the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football in Week 5. Russell Wilson (calf) will reportedly do more in practice this week, and the Steelers are coming off their first loss of the year in […]

Jackson Holliday Not In Game 1 Lineup

Baltimore Orioles rookie infielder Jackson Holliday is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the wild-card series on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards with a lefty on the mound. Jordan Westburg is starting at the keystone and is hitting second, while Ramon Urias will play third base and hit […]

Jesse Winker Dealing With Back Injury; Brett Baty On Taxi Squad

New York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker (back) didn't play in the last four regular-season games and had his back taped up on Monday. If he's unavailable to play in the wild-card series this week against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field, the Mets have an opening for a left-handed hitter. As such, third baseman […]

Tylor Megill Excluded From Wild-Card Roster

New York Mets right-hander Tylor Megill was excluded from the roster for the wild-card series this week against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. The Mets added right-hander Max Kranick instead. Megill tossed 100 pitches over his 5 2/3 innings during Game 1 of the doubleheader against the division-rival Atlanta Braves on Monday in […]

Hunter Renfroe Starting On Bench In Game 1 Of Wild-Card Series

Kansas City Royals outfielder Hunter Renfroe is not in the team's starting lineup for Game 1 of the wild-card series on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. With Renfroe riding pine, the Royals will roll with Tommy Pham in right field, and he will hit seventh against Orioles right-hander Corbin Burnes. Renfroe's playing […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Starting In Game 1 Against Orioles

Not only was Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (thumb) included on the team's playoff roster for the wild-card series this week, but he's serving as the designated hitter and batting third in Game 1 on Tuesday versus the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Corbin Burnes at Camden Yards. Pasquantino was activated from the 10-day […]

Chas McCormick Rejoins Astros For Postseason

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (hand) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and has been added to the team's roster for the wild-card series this week at Minute Maid Park against the Detroit Tigers. McCormick is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 on Tuesday, but he is back with the […]

Justin Verlander Not On Wild-Card Series Roster

The Houston Astros have left right-hander Justin Verlander off the roster for the wild-card series this week at Minute Maid Park against the Detroit Tigers. It's crazy to think that a three-time Cy Young winner won't be on the Astros' playoff roster, but considering what the 41-year-old has done this year, it doesn't come as […]

Yordan Alvarez In Lineup For Game 1 Of Wild-Card Series

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (knee) is serving as the DH and is batting second for Game 1 of the wild-card series on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Tarik Skubal at Minute Maid Park. Alvarez sprained his right knee while sliding over a week ago and was forced to sit out the […]