Billy Eppler Resigns As Mets General Manager

New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler resigned from his position on Thursday, according to the team. It comes after David Stearns took over as the team's new president of baseball operations this week. "I wanted David to have a clean slate and that meant me stepping down," Eppler said in a statement. "I hope […]

Jose Urquidy Likely To Work Out Of Bullpen

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said that right-hander Jose Urquidy will likely work out of the bullpen in the American League Division Series against the Minnesota Twins, which starts on Saturday in Houston. Urquidy tossed six scoreless innings last Friday in a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, but the Astros have starters Justin Verlander, […]

Max Scherzer To Throw Live Batting Practice Friday

Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer (shoulder) will throw live batting practice on Friday as the team works to determine if/when he can return to their starting rotation during the postseason. The Rangers kick off the American League Division Series on Saturday in Baltimore against the Orioles, but Scherzer might not be ready to pitch in […]

Kenny Pickett Upgraded To Full Practice Participant

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (knee) was a full practice participant on Thursday, putting him on track to start in Week 5 against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens despite suffering a bone bruise in his left knee in the Week 4 loss to the Houston Texans. It's an upgrade after Pickett was merely limited in the […]

Jonathan Taylor Practicing In Full This Week

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) practiced in full on Thursday for the second straight day. The Colts opened the 21-day window on Wednesday to activate Taylor from the Physically Unable to Perform list, but it still remains to be seen if he'll officially be activated in order to make his season debut in […]

Zay Jones Limited Again In Thursday's Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receivers Zay Jones (knee) and Jamal Agnew (quadriceps) were both limited in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Jones has missed each of the team's last two games, while Agnew was inactive in last Sunday's win over the Atlanta Falcons in London. Both wideouts could be on track […]

Treylon Burks Misses Another Practice Thursday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks (knee) has yet to practice this week and missed another session on Thursday. Burks didn't play in the Week 4 win over the Cincinnati Bengals and appears headed for a second straight absence this Sunday when the Titans take on the Indianapolis Colts on the road. Given Burks' slow […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Still Hopes To Play In Week 5

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (abdomen) hasn't practiced yet this week due to an abdominal injury, but he's still hoping to play in Week 5 against the Carolina Panthers. "That's my goal," St. Brown said. The 23-year-old has at least been working on the side with trainers during practices, but fantasy managers would […]

Wan'Dale Robinson Limited Again Thursday

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) would be limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Robinson didn't appear to suffer any sort of injury in his second game of the year on Monday night in the loss to the Seattle Seahawks, so it looks […]

Daniel Jones Wants To Get Darren Waller More Involved

In training camp, it was clear that New York Giants tight end Darren Waller would be quarterback Daniel Jones' favorite target this year. However, Waller and the team's offense has struggled through four weeks, and Waller hasn't reached 30 receiving yards in either of the last two games. Waller has still been Jones' top target, […]

Miles Sanders With Another Limited Practice

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (groin) put in yet another limited practice on Thursday. Sanders continues to deal with a groin injury that he initially picked up in August, but it hasn't kept him from playing in any games yet in his first year in Carolina. The 26-year-old played a season-low 43 percent of […]

Tee Higgins Not Practicing Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (ribs) was with the team on Thursday but missed practice for the second straight day. Higgins fractured a rib during the Week 4 loss to the Tennessee Titans, but the team wouldn't rule him out for Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals to begin the week. The 24-year-old will […]

Dameon Pierce Practicing Again Thursday

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (knee) was practicing for the second straight day on Thursday and seems fine, according to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson. Pierce was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday and will likely be listed the same on Thursday. The second-year back had 25 carries for 108 yards in the Week […]

Jonathan Taylor Physically Ready To Play

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) said he is physically ready to play after missing the first four games of the season while on the Physically Unable to Perform list. "It feels really good to be healthy. The main goal was to be healthy and play football," Taylor said in his first public comments […]

Saquon Barkley To Be Limited Again Thursday

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) will be limited in practice again on Thursday. Barkley was limited in team drills on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 2. The 26-year-old continues to make progress, but he could still miss a third […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Missing Another Practice

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (abdomen) is missing his second straight day of practice on Thursday due to an abdominal injury. St. Brown continues to be limited to work on the side with trainers, so his status for the Week 5 game against the Carolina Panthers this weekend remains up in the air. […]

Justin Verlander To Pitch In Game 1 Of ALDS

Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander will get the ball for Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday at home against the Minnesota Twins. Left-hander Framber Valdez has been tabbed for Game 2 on Sunday. Verlander began the year with the New York Mets before being traded back to the Astros at the […]

Corey Seager Has Been Clutch In Postseason

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager has plenty of playoff experience and always seems to come up clutch at the plate. He went 4-for-8 with three doubles and two RBI in the two-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays in the wild-card series. In 2020 with the Los Angeles Dodgers when they won the World Series, […]

Braves Offense Gets Going Early

The Atlanta Braves offense was really good in the 2023 regular season. Part of the reason why they were so good this year is because they scored 146 first-inning runs, which is the second-most in MLB history since 1961, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Atlanta scored a first-inning run 65 times this year, accounting […]

Yariel Rodriguez Looking For MLB Deal

Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez received his release on Thursday from the Chunichi Dragons in the Nippon Professional Baseball league, according to sources. The 26-year-old is represented by Edgar Mercedes, who has previously signed impact players in the market such as Juan Miranda, Yoenis Cespedes, Yunesky Maya and Luis Robert Jr. Rodriguez was the ace for […]

Jorge Lopez Chooses Free Agency

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Jorge Lopez cleared waivers on Thursday and has elected to become a free agent. Lopez was designated for assignment last Saturday by the Orioles after posting a 5.25 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 12 relief innings for them down the stretch. Overall in 2023, he went 6-2 with a 5.95 ERA […]

Pete Alonso Hires Scott Boras

New York Mets All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso has hired agent Scott Boras and the BorasCorp to represent him as he heads into his final season in 2024 before free agency. Boras has a reputation for taking most of his clients into free agency, but the Mets do have a good relationship with Boras and […]

Darnell Mooney Has Opportunity In Week 5

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney caught all four of his targets for 51 yards in the Week 4 loss to the Denver Broncos with Chase Claypool being a healthy scratch. He played 75 percent of the offensive snaps and was the clearcut No. 2 wideout behind DJ Moore, but the overall production was still […]

DJ Moore Looking To Keep Touchdown Streak Alive

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore had a 100-yard game in Week 2 but failed to find the end zone in each of his first two games with the team. However, in the last two games, he's caught 11 of his 15 targets for 172 yards and two touchdowns. Moore had his best game of […]

Quez Watkins Ready To Return In Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins (hamstring) put in a full practice on Wednesday. Watkins hasn't played in the last two games for the Eagles, but it looks like he'll be ready to roll this Sunday in Los Angeles when the team takes on the Rams. With Watkins sidelined the last two weeks, Olamide Zaccheaus […]

Keaontay Ingram Misses Practice

Arizona Cardinals running back Keaontay Ingram (neck) was unable to practice on Wednesday. Ingram was unable to play in the Week 4 loss to the San Francisco 49ers last Sunday after showing up on the injury report last Thursday, and he's off to a bad start so far this week heading into the Week 5 […]

Foster Moreau Practicing In Full

New Orleans Saints tight end Foster Moreau (ankle) was able to put in a full practice on Wednesday after he missed the last two games with an ankle injury. Barring a setback later this week, it looks like he will return to action in Week 5 against the New England Patriots on the road. And […]

Tyler Higbee Ready To Go For Week 5

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (Achilles, thumb) was not listed on the first injury report for Week 5 on Wednesday after he entered the Week 4 game against the Indianapolis Colts as questionable to play. Higbee ended up playing on Sunday and was on the field for 94 percent of the offensive snaps, […]

Javonte Williams Listed With Quadriceps Injury

On the Denver Broncos injury report on Wednesday, running back Javonte Williams (quadriceps) was listed as not practicing due to a quadriceps injury. It was previously reported that Williams left the Week 4 win over the Chicago Bears with a hip-flexor injury. It appears the injury was misdiagnosed originally, but either way, Williams' status for […]

Deebo Samuel Managing Knee Injury

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (knee, ribs) was limited in practice on Wednesday and is likely going to be managing his knee injury in Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport expects Samuel to ramp up his participation in practice the rest of the week, but […]