Clayton Kershaw To Start Game 1 Of NLDS

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw has been named the Game 1 starter for the Dodgers in the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kershaw missed time in the regular season due to injury, but when he was healthy, he was great, going 13-5 with a 2.46 ERA […]

Cole Tucker On The Free-Agent Market

Colorado Rockies outfielder Cole Tucker elected to become a free agent on Wednesday. Tucker ended up playing in just five games for the Rockies this year, going 4-for-8 with two RBI and two runs scored. The 27-year-old former first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2014 hit a strong .280/.391/.407 with five home runs, 17 […]

Eric Haase Becomes A Free Agent

Cleveland Guardians catcher Eric Haase elected to become a free agent on Wednesday. Haase began the 2023 season with the Detroit Tigers before joining the Cleveland Guardians. In 89 total games with both teams, he hit just .201 (55-for-274) with four home runs, eight doubles, a triple, four stolen bases and 22 runs scored in […]

Keston Hiura Elects Free Agency

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Keston Hiura elected to become a free agent on Wednesday. Hiura never appeared in the big leagues for the Brewers in 2023 despite hitting .311/.397/.563 with a .960 OPS, 23 home runs, 13 doubles, 79 RBI and 56 runs scored in 88 games in the Arizona Complex League and for Triple-A […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Carlos Correa's Hand

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (hand) said that X-rays taken on his hand came back negative after he was hit by a pitch on his hand in the 2-0 win over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday in Game 2 of the wild-card series. "No fracture. We're good to go," Correa said. The Twins […]

Daniel Hudson To Pitch In Intrasquad Game Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Daniel Hudson (knee), who is dealing with a right-knee ligament sprain, is scheduled to pitch in the team's intrasquad game on Thursday. Hudson won't be ready to go for the start of the National League Division Series on Saturday, but he hasn't given up on pitching again this year if […]

Chris Taylor Expected To Be Ready For NLDS

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) took part in the team's intrasquad game on Wednesday, and The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya writes that nobody on the team seem concerned with Taylor's status after the regular season finale on Sunday when he was hit by a pitch on his left knee. Taylor is dealing with a […]

Gabriel Moreno Leaves Game After Taking Backswing To The Head

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (head) was forced to leave Game 2 of the wild-card series on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers after taking a backswing from infielder Brice Turang to the head while catching in the bottom of the second inning. Moreno was replaced behind the plate in the bottom of the third inning […]

Andrew Thomas Unlikely To Play In Week 5

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said it's "leaning towards no" for left tackle Andrew Thomas (hamstring) to play in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Thomas did not take part in the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. It's more bad news for a struggling Giants offensive line. Center […]

Jamal Adams Could Face Disciplinary Action

The NFL is considering disciplinary action against Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (concussion) for his actions toward the independent concussion doctor appointed by the league and NFL Players Association following his concussion evaluation on the sideline during Monday night's win over the New York Giants. Head coach Pete Carroll said earlier this week that Adams […]

Von Miller Returns To Practice Wednesday

Buffalo Bills pass-rusher Von Miller (knee) returned to practice for the first time this year on Wednesday after missing the first four weeks while on Injured Reserve. The Bills have now opened the 21-day window to activate Miller from IR after he tore his ACL on Thanksgiving last year. The 34-year-old All-Pro thinks he will […]

Fletcher Cox Receives Epidural Injection, Could Miss Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Fletcher Cox (back) received an epidural injection procedure this week to alleviate discomfort he had been experiencing in his back over the last couple weeks, according to a source. If Cox has to miss any time, the expectation is that it won't be more than one game. We'll have a better […]

Jameson Williams Puts In Full Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday and wasn't listed with an injury. The NFL dropped Williams' six-game gambling suspension to four games, so he'll be eligible to make his 2023 debut in Week 5 against the Carolina Panthers. The Lions plan to ease the 22-year-old second-year […]

Zay Jones Returns To Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (knee) returned to practice on Wednesday and was listed as a limited participant on the injury report. Fellow wideout Jamal Agnew (quadriceps) was also limited. Jones has missed the last two games with a knee injury, but his return to practice on Wednesday bodes well for his chances of […]

Cooper Kupp Not Limited On Wednesday

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) was not going to be limited on Wednesday and was going to go through a normal practice. Kupp opened the season on the Injured Reserve list, which required him to miss the first four games. The Rams have opened his 21-day […]

Javonte Williams Misses Practice

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (hip) missed the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Williams injured his hip flexor in the first half of the Week 4 win over the Chicago Bears and never returned. It's not considered a serious injury, but his status for the Week 5 contest at home against the […]

Matthew Stafford Putting In Full Practice

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (hip) will be a full participant in Wednesday's practice despite some aches he picked up in the Week 4 overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts, according to head coach Sean McVay. "He's full go. He's as tough as it gets. We're not going to be running any zone read […]

Kyren Williams Held Out Of Wednesday's Practice

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that running back Kyren Williams (hip) will not practice on Wednesday due to a bruised hip, but it's a precautionary move. McVay said he expects Williams to play on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5. It's great news for fantasy managers that have been enjoying […]

Padres Looking To Work Out Extension With Juan Soto

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller said the "first path" with outfielder Juan Soto this offseason is to work out a contract extension. "We've never been a group that says no to anything. I wouldn't read into that. That's just kind of the way we operate," Preller said when asked if he'd consider trading […]

Derek Carr Limited In Wednesday's Practice

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that quarterback Derek Carr (shoulder) threw a bit more in practice on Wednesday. Carr was limited but "things look good in terms of where he's at this week." Barring a setback, Carr should be good to go to face the New England Patriots on the road in […]

Rhamondre Stevenson On The Week 5 Injury Report

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (thigh) is on the Week 5 injury report and was listed as limited in practice on Wednesday. Stevenson's status for the Week 5 game against the New Orleans Saints bears watching. He has been the RB24 in half-PPR leagues through the first four weeks of the season. Stevenson […]

Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings Limited Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Deebo Samuel (knee, ribs) and Jauan Jennings (shin) were both limited in Wednesday's practice. Samuel played in the Week 4 win over the Arizona Cardinals despite being questionable, but he wasn't targeted at all through the air and saw just three carries for six yards. Jennings was inactive. Samuel is […]

Jonathan Taylor Listed As Full Practice Participant

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) was listed as a full participant in practice on Wednesday during the team's walkthrough. The Colts have opened the 21-day window to activate Taylor from Injured Reserve, and he could make his 2023 debut this weekend against the Tennessee Titans in Week 5. The 24-year-old's chances of being […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Misses Practice With Abdominal Injury

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (abdomen) was listed as a non-participant in practice on Wednesday due to an abdominal injury. The Lions are committing to St. Brown's status heading into a Week 5 matchup against the Carolina Panthers, but he was reportedly seen running full speed at practice on Tuesday. The 23-year-old will […]

Rico Dowdle Not Practicing Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (hip) and tight end Peyton Hendershot (ankle) are working with the rehab group on Wednesday and will not practice, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. Dowdle will miss the first practice of the week after suffering a hip contusion in the Week 4 blowout win over the New England […]

Bears Could End Up Releasing Chase Claypool

Several NFL teams think that the Chicago Bears will end up releasing wide receiver Chase Claypool. "I think that's where it's trending," one NFL executive said. The Bears would prefer to get a late-round pick for Claypool, but his locker-room presence will be a strong consideration for any prospective team after he outstayed his welcome […]

Sterling Shepard Expected To Play More In Week 5

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said he expects wide receiver Sterling Shepard to play more in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins. Daboll indicated the team had more personnel packages with Shepard in them for the Monday night game against the Seattle Seahawks, but they didn't use them. The Giants' receiver room is […]

Miles Sanders Listed As Limited Wednesday

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (groin) remains on the injury report and was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Sanders has been banged up this year, but he hasn't managed to miss a game so far in his first year with the organization. Aside from a two-touchdown performance in Week 3, Sanders […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Not Ready To Practice

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (abdomen), who missed the first four games of the season while on Injured Reserve, is not yet ready to practice and the Dolphins will not yet open the 21-day window for him to return from IR. It was previously reported that Wilson would be ready for the Week […]

Joe Burrow Optimistic About His Health

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) said he's optimistic about his calf injury after Sunday was the best he's felt this year after a game. Health-wise he was feeling good, but Burrow couldn't have felt good about his performance in the Week 4 loss to the Tennessee Titans. In the loss, Burrow went 20-for-30 for […]