Merrill Kelly Can't Keep Phillies In Check In Game 2

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly faced the daunting task of trying to slow down the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies offense in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday night on the road in an extremely hostile environment. Kelly ended up taking the loss after allowing four earned runs on three hits (all home […]

Aaron Nola Fantastic In Game 2 Victory

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola was on point in the easy 10-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. Nola improved to 3-0 this postseason by tossing six shutout innings, allowing only three hits, walking none and striking out seven. The 30-year-old kept the Snakes […]

Kyle Schwarber Hits Two More Bombs In Rout Over Diamondbacks

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber continued his all-or-nothing ways in the 10-0 rout over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series to help the Phils take a commanding two games to none lead in the best-of-seven series. Schwarber went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs, […]

Evan Carter Could Hit Third In Game 3 Against Astros

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said on Tuesday that he was considering hitting rookie outfielder Evan Carter in the three-hole for Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday against Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier. Carter had previously been hitting fifth in the Rangers lineup. Despite being hot with the lumber in his […]

Jacob deGrom Making Progress After Tommy John Surgery

Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom (elbow) is just four months removed from his second Tommy John surgery but already has full range of motion and is two months away from doing more extensive upper-body exercises in his recovery. He should resume throwing not far beyond the new year and expects to be on a mound […]

Daniel Jones To Be Limited Wednesday

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) is feeling better this week, has been cleared to throw and will be limited in Wednesday's practice session. Jones injured his neck in Week 5 and was held out of the Week 6 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. The […]

Deshaun Watson May Not Be 100% All Year

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) confirmed that he's dealing with a strain to the right rotator cuff in his shoulder and he's unsure if he'll be able to get back to 100 percent health this year. Watson was injured in Week 3 and didn't play in Week 4. He then had the Week 5 […]

Justin Fields Won't Practice Wednesday

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) will not practice on Wednesday and is doubtful for Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Head coach Matt Eberflus didn't have any updates on Fields, and it's all about grip strength for him right now with his right hand. The Bears are preparing to start undrafted […]

Bears Preparing To Start Tyson Bagent In Week 7

The Chicago Bears are preparing to start rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent in Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Justin Fields (thumb) is doubtful to play this weekend after dislocating his thumb in the Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Running back Khalil Herbert (ankle) is on Injured Reserve and rookie Roschon […]

Roschon Johnson Still In Concussion Protocol

Chicago Bears rookie running back Roschon Johnson (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol on Wednesday, so he will not practice with the team. Meanwhile, head coach Matt Eberflus said the team expects to get Travis Homer (hamstring) back in Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Johnson was hurt in Week 5 and sat […]

Damien Harris Won't Practice Wednesday

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that running back Damien Harris (concussion, neck) will not practice in the team's walkthrough on Wednesday. Harris is in the league's concussion protocol and is also dealing with a neck sprain from a scary injury he suffered in Sunday night's win over the New York Giants. The 26-year-old […]

Dalton Kincaid Clears Concussion Protocol

Buffalo Bills rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol. Kincaid was held out of the Week 6 win over the New York Giants due to his head injury, but he should be able to gain full clearance later this week in order to play against the division-rival New England Patriots […]

Josh Allen To Practice On Wednesday

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (shoulder) will practice on Wednesday. Head coach Sean McDermott said the team will see how it goes on Wednesday with Allen during their walkthrough. McDermott called Allen "one day at a time." It's good news that Allen is doing something in the first practice of the week, and as long […]

Dodgers Expected To Retain Dave Roberts

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said at his end-of-season press conference on Tuesday that the team doesn't anticipate any major staff changes this offseason, including with manager Dave Roberts. The Dodgers were swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League Division Series this year, which was the first time LA […]

Merrill Kelly Looking To Keep Rolling Against Phillies

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly faces a daunting task going up against the Phillies in Philadelphia in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday night, as the Phillies have gone 5-0 so far at home this postseason. Kelly was shelled against the Mets on the road on Sept. 14, but ever since […]

Brian O'Keefe Outrighted To Triple-A

Seattle Mariners catcher Brian O'Keefe cleared waivers on Tuesday and has been outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma. The Mariners originally designated O'Keefe for assignment last Friday. If the 30-year-old backstop declines his outright assignment to the minors, he will become a free agent after the conclusion of the World Series. He played in just eight games […]

Kyle Tucker Could Be Moved Down The Batting Order

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said on Tuesday that he's considering moving outfielder Kyle Tucker down in the batting order as a "temporary" measure. "They're terrible. I feel fine, just my swing is not there. I haven't done anything with any of the pitches. It's been tough," Tucker said about his playoff at-bats. Tucker is […]

Brandon Pfaadt Confirmed As Game 3 Starter

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo announced that rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt will start Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies when the series shifts to Arizona. Zac Gallen lost Game 1 on Monday and Merrill Kelly will take the mound in Game 2 on Tuesday night. Pfaadt looked […]

Rams Signing Myles Gaskin

The Los Angeles Rams are signing running back Myles Gaskin off the Minnesota Vikings practice squad and onto their active roster on Tuesday, according to a source. The Rams also promoted Royce Freeman to the active 53-man roster from the practice squad and added a familiar face in Darrell Henderson to their practice squad. The […]

Zay Jones Picks Up Another DNP

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (knee) was listed as a non-participant in the walkthrough practice on Tuesday. The Jaguars listed Jones as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report as well. Jones aggravated a knee injury in Week 5 in London that already had cost him two games this year, and he was held […]

Jamaal Williams Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

The New Orleans Saints designated running back Jamaal Williams (hamstring) to return from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, which means they now have 21 days to officially activate him and return him to the 53-man active roster. The Saints listed Williams as limited on Monday's estimated practice report, and he was limited again in Tuesday's walkthrough […]

Derek Carr Upgrades To Full Practice

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (chest, shoulder) was upgraded to a full practice participant in the team's walkthrough on Tuesday. Carr was listed as limited on Monday's estimated report but is now full-go and will be active on Thursday night against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars. The 32-year-old veteran suffered an AC joint sprain in […]

Chris Olave Limited Again Tuesday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (toe) was listed as a limited participant for the team's walkthrough practice on Tuesday. He was also listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report. Olave has played through a toe injury in recent weeks, but he hasn't missed any time and is fully expected to suit up […]

Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel Have A Chance To Play Monday

The injuries to San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (oblique, ribs), wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) are not considered long-term, according to sources. Each player has a chance to be ready for Monday night's game in Week 7 against the Minnesota Vikings, though the week of practice will […]

Juwan Johnson Absent Again Tuesday

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (calf) wasn't seen during the team's light walkthrough practice session on Tuesday. Johnson hasn't practiced or played since injuring his calf in pre-game warmups before the Week 4 contest, so it's highly unlikely that he'll make his return on a short week this Thursday night against the visiting […]

Trevor Lawrence Optimistic About Playing Against Saints

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (knee) told reporters on Tuesday that he's "optimistic" that he will play on Thursday Night Football in New Orleans against the Saints, "but of course we'll have to make that decision on Thursday." Lawrence suffered a left-knee sprain in the Week 6 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. However, […]

49ers Optimistic About Christian McCaffrey

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (oblique, ribs) is up in the air for the Week 7 game on Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings after he was injured in the Week 6 loss to the Cleveland Browns. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan was optimistic about McCaffrey on Monday. "But we've just got to […]

Rams Sign Darrell Henderson, Add Royce Freeman To Active Roster

In the wake of injuries to Los Angeles Rams running backs Kyren Williams (ankle) and Ronnie Rivers (knee), the Rams signed free-agent running back Darrell Henderson to their practice squad on Tuesday and elevated Royce Freeman to the active 53-man roster from the practice squad. Henderson, 26, spent the last four years with the Rams […]

Packers Sign James Robinson

The Green Bay Packers added to their running back depth on Tuesday by signing free-agent RB James Robinson, according to a source. Robinson worked out for the Packers earlier this month and will now join them, likely on the practice squad to begin with. Aaron Jones (hamstring) has missed three games with a hamstring injury […]

Demario Douglas Returns To Practice

New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Demario Douglas (concussion) returned to the team's unofficial practice on Tuesday. Douglas appears to be making progress in the league's concussion protocol after he was held out of the Week 6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The 22-year-old still must gain full clearance before suiting up in Week […]