Alex Verdugo Officially Out Monday

Updating a previous report, Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup on Labor Day on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Verdugo was pulled in Sunday's series finale against the Kansas City Royals due to left-hamstring tightness and will sit out on Monday as a precaution. The team is […]

Shane Bieber Mixing In All His Pitches

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber (forearm) threw a bullpen session on Aug. 31 in which he used all of his pitches. His first bullpen consisted of nothing but fastballs on Aug. 28. Pitching coach Carl Willis also said Bieber has thrown breaking balls during flat-ground work. Manager Terry Francona said that Bieber's next bullpen will […]

Corey Kluber Making Good Progress

Boston Red Sox right-hander Corey Kluber (shoulder), who last pitched in a minor-league rehab outing on July 26, is making progress. Manager Alex Cora said Kluber will throw a bullpen session soon, and the hope is that if all goes well, he will go on another rehab assignment. Cora said on Saturday that the Red […]

Alex Verdugo Unlikely To Play Monday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that the team will likely stay away from outfielder Alex Verdugo (hamstring) on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays after he left Sunday's game early against the Kansas City Royals with left-hamstring tightness in the sixth inning. "We will probably stay away from [Verdugo] tomorrow and see how […]

Kyle Isbel Starting On The Bench Again

Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel is out of the starting lineup on Monday against the visiting Chicago White Sox for the third straight game. The Royals are rolling with Drew Waters in center field, and he'll hit in the eight-hole against White Sox right-hander Jesse Scholtens. Nelson Velazquez is in right field and batting […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Getting A Day Off

The Kansas City Royals are giving shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. a day off on Monday against the visiting Chicago White Sox. In his absence, Maikel Garcia will start at shortstop and bat leadoff, while rookie Nick Loftin will start at third base and hit ninth against White Sox right-hander Jesse Scholtens. Witt will be given […]

Luis Robert Jr. Still Absent Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (quadriceps) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Kansas City Royals. Oscar Colas will make another start in right field and will bat seventh against Royals left-hander Cole Ragans. Robert is missing his third straight game due to cramping in his right quadriceps muscle, but […]

Denzel Ward Still Not Practicing

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (concussion) remains sidelined at practice on Monday. Ward has not seen the practice field since suffering a concussion in the team's second preseason game on Aug. 26. He still has time to get cleared before the team's Week 1 game this Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, but until then, he […]

Mike White Named Dolphins Backup Quarterback

Miami Dolphins quarterback Mike White will serve as Tua Tagovailoa's backup to open the 2023 regular season, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. White was in the league's concussion protocol following the team's second preseason game and was held out of the preseason finale, but he's since cleared the protocols and will back up Tagovailoa […]

De'Von Achane Expected To Practice Monday

Miami Dolphins rookie running back De'Von Achane (shoulder) is expected to practice on Monday. Achane was in a non-contact jersey last week due to a shoulder injury that he suffered on Aug. 19 in the team's second preseason game. The 21-year-old was expected to return to practice this week, though, which puts him on track […]

Robbie Chosen Returns To Dolphins Practice Squad

The Miami Dolphins signed wide receiver Robbie Chosen to their practice squad on Monday after releasing him last week. Chosen got the boot off the roster when the Dolphins cut down to 53 players last Tuesday, but he's now back with the organization with the 2023 regular season starting this Thursday. The 30-year-old had a […]

Dalvin Cook Expected To Play In Week 1

New York Jets running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) is expected to play in Week 1 on Monday night against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 11. Neither Cook nor Breece Hall (knee) will be on a snap count, but head coach Robert Saleh said the team will be prudent with their usage. Cook is expected to […]

Breece Hall Expected To Play In Week 1

New York Jets running back Breece Hall (knee) will not practice on Monday, according to head coach Robert Saleh, but the coach called it a planned rest day. Both Hall and Dalvin Cook are expected to play in Week 1 on Monday night against the Buffalo Bills. Saleh said both RBs won't necessarily be on […]

Kyle Rudolph Hangs Up His Cleats

Two-time Pro Bowl tight end Kyle Rudolph announced on Monday that he will officially retire as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. Rudolph makes the decision after playing 12 seasons in the NFL. Originally a second-round pick of the Vikings in 2011 out of Notre Dame, Rudolph played the first 10 seasons of his career […]

Giants Restructure Daniel Jones' Contract

The New York Giants restructured quarterback Daniel Jones' contract on Monday, converting $8.42 million of his base salary this year into a signing bonus, creating $6.315 million in salary cap space, according to a source. The move gives the Giants some space to potentially add another player before the start of the 2023 regular season, […]

Ty France Out On Sunday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (elbow) is not in the team's starting lineup on Sunday as they take on the New York Mets in the series finale. Mike Ford will get the start at first base and is hitting seventh in the order against Mets right-hander Tylor Megill. It shouldn't be a surprise that […]

Christian Yelich Getting A Breather Against Southpaw

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is taking a seat on Sunday against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez. With Yelich out, Mark Canha will make the start in left field and will bat leadoff against Suarez. Canha will be an interesting DFS play in the leadoff spot against a left-hander, against whom he's hit .252 (29-for-115) […]

Trea Turner Extends Hitting Streak To 13 Games

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner finished Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers with a 2-for-5 line, a home run, an RBI, two stolen bases, two runs scored and two strikeouts. Turner had been one of fantasy managers' biggest disappointments in his first year in the Philadelphia, but he's turned it around of late. The […]

Matt McLain Out 2-3 More Weeks

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that rookie infielder Matt McLain (oblique) will be out two to three more weeks. It shouldn't come as a big surprise, as oblique strains can be very tough to come back from. The 24-year-old was put on the injured list on Monday with a right-oblique strain and now won't […]

Jorge Lopez Returns To Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles claimed relief pitcher Jorge Lopez off waivers from the Miami Marlins on Saturday. The Marlins will save around $600,000 with the move. Lopez was dealt by the Orioles to the Minnesota Twins at the trade deadline in 2022 for, among others, reliever Yennier Cano. The 30-year-old previously served as the Orioles closer […]

Luis Robert Jr. Scratched From The Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (quadriceps) was scratched from Sunday's starting lineup against the visiting Detroit Tigers for the second straight day due to cramping in his right quadriceps muscle. Oscar Colas will start in right field for the Pale Hose and hit eighth against Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal. For now, fantasy managers […]

Jorge Soler Still Absent From Starting Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler (hip) remains out of action on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. Jake Burger will serve as the designated hitter again and hit third, with Jesus Sanchez in right field and batting sixth against Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray. This will be Soler's fifth straight game on the bench, and if […]

Alec Bohm Playing First Base Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies corner infielder Alec Bohm is starting at first base and hitting fifth against the Milwaukee Brewers and left-hander Wade Miley on Sunday. Bohm will shift across the infield after starting at third base each of the last three games. He's been much better against left-handers this year, going 42-for-133 (.316) with nine of […]

Puka Nacua Could Step Into Starting Role

With Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) now likely to miss Week 1 of the regular season against the Seattle Seahawks, Tutu Atwell and rookie Puka Nacua would become the Nos. 2 and 3 wideouts behind Van Jefferson. The Rams also have Ben Skowronek and Demarcus Robinson, but they are clearly behind both […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Back At Practice

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) returned to practice on Saturday. The Lions will release their first practice report of the 2023 regular season on Monday. It's further confirmation that St. Brown should be good to go for Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday Night Football. The 23-year-old hurt his […]

Trent Sherfield Makes Bills Final Roster

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Trent Sherfield made the team's 53-man roster after final cutdowns earlier this week. Buffalo will open the season with Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, Sherfield, Khalil Shakir and Deonte Harty at the receiver position. The 27-year-old should be left to the waiver wire in standard-sized fantasy leagues to begin the 2023 season, […]

Jonathan Gannon Thinks Clayton Tune Is Ready

Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Clayton Tune and Joshua Dobbs remain in a competition for the starting job under center to begin the 2023 regular season with Kyler Murray (knee) still recovering from a torn ACL. Tune has flashed strong athleticism and pocket presence, while Dobbs knows offensive coordinator Drew Petzing's system better than anybody on […]

Cooper Kupp Meets With Specialist

Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) went to Minnesota on Saturday to meet with a noted body specialist to further understand his hamstring injury, according to sources. With two hamstring pulls in one summer, the hope is for Kupp to fully comprehend the root of the issue. Head coach Sean McVay has […]

J.D. Martinez Expected Back Next Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) will take part in a simulated game on Saturday, and if that goes well, he's scheduled to join Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday for a few minor-league rehab games. If Martinez can avoid any setbacks from a lingering back/hamstring injury next week, the Dodgers expect him to […]

Joe Kelly Throws Bullpen Session Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that relief pitcher Joe Kelly (forearm) threw around 20 pitches in a bullpen session on Friday and used his whole pitch mix. It's unclear what the next step for Kelly will be. If Kelly feels good this weekend, he could move to facing hitters early next week. The […]