Kyle Schwarber Clubs 41st Homer Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber went 2-for-4 with his 41st home run of the season, an RBI, two runs scored, a walk and a strikeout in the team's 5-1 win on the road in San Diego over the Padres on Wednesday. Schwarber led off the game with a towering blast, and it was his […]

Jarred Kelenic's Activation Is Imminent

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said that outfielder Jarred Kelenic (foot) is close to being activated from the injured list. "I don't suspect it is going to be too much longer. Could be any day now. It's also we're 3,000 miles away and I'm not sure it is the appropriate thing to […]

Diamondbacks Plan To Play Corbin Carroll Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (wrist) left in the fifth inning of Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies with a right-wrist contusion after he was hit by a fastball from pitcher Gavin Hollowell in the fourth inning. X-rays came back negative, though, and manager Torey Lovullo said he plans to play Carroll on Thursday against […]

Hunter Greene To Make His Next Start Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (illness) will return to the starting rotation to face the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Greene went on the COVID injured list last Friday but is asymptomatic and has rejoined the team in Cincinnati. The 24-year-old recently returned from the 60-day injured list on Aug. 30 and has allowed […]

Shohei Ohtani Hasn't Taken Swings

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said that two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (oblique, elbow) didn't end up taking any swings like he had planned on Wednesday. Ohtani went to the batting cages to loosen up, but felt that he needed to take the night off. However, Nevin said the team still isn't considering putting Ohtani […]

Rangers Considering Calling Up Evan Carter

The Texas Rangers are considering calling up outfield prospect Evan Carter, their top prospect per MLB Pipeline, from Triple-A Round Rock. Carter's promotion was under consideration before All-Star outfielder Adolis Garcia (knee) was removed from Wednesday's contest with a right-knee injury, so Carter's odds of joining the big-league club have only increased. The struggling Rangers […]

Riley Adams Could Have Hamate Injury

Washington Nationals catcher Riley Adams (hand) injured his left hand after fouling off a pitch on Wednesday against the New York Mets and had to leave mid-at-bat in the bottom of the eighth inning. X-rays came back inconclusive, so he will undergo an MRI exam on Thursday. Club officials are worried that Adams may have […]

Shaquille Leonard Clears Concussion Protocol

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (head) has cleared the league's concussion protocol, which means he should be able to play in the Week 1 regular season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday. Once one of the top IDP fantasy options at the linebacker position before injuries derailed his career the last couple of seasons, […]

Panthers Taking It Day-By-Day With Brian Burns

Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero said that outside linebacker Brian Burns looked great in practice on Wednesday, but when he was asked if he's preparing as though Burns will play in Week 1 on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, Evero said he's taking it day-by-day. Burns has been with the team, but he hasn't […]

Jordan Mason Limited In First Practice

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason (foot) was listed as a limited practice participant in the team's first official practice of the 2023 regular season on Wednesday. Mason suffered a sprained foot in the preseason finale at the end of August, but he's making progress and could be ready to play in Week 1 […]

Taysom Hill Not On Week 1 Injury Report

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (oblique) wasn't listed on the Week 1 injury report on Wednesday as the team prepares for their regular season opener this Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. A strained oblique had limited Hill since the middle of August, but he appears to be past the issue and ready for the […]

Van Jefferson Steps Into No. 1 Receiver Role In LA

With Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) having been ruled out for Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks, Van Jefferson steps into the No. 1 receiving role for the Rams with Tutu Atwell and rookie Puka Nacua behind him. Kupp had over a third of the team's target share last year before going […]

Tutu Atwell, Puka Nacua Stepping Into Larger Roles

With Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) ruled out for Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks, Tutu Atwell and Puka Nacua become the team's Nos. 2 and three wideouts. Depth receiver Ben Skowronek would likely have played more on special teams this year than in the offense, but if Kupp misses more time, […]

Tyler Smith Optimistic He'll Play In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith (hamstring) is optimistic that he can play in the Week 1 regular season opener this Sunday night against the New York Giants. "He says he feels really good. He's very optimistic," head coach Mike McCarthy said. Smith won't practice on Thursday and will rehab off to the side with […]

Jarred Kelenic Looks Ready To Return

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic (foot) went 3-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, an RBI, two runs scored and two strikeouts in a minor-league rehab game for Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday night while also playing a full game in right field for the second straight day. The 24-year-old has gone 4-for-9 in the last […]

Broncos Defense A Top-10 Unit Against Raiders

The Denver Broncos defense under new coordinator Vance Joseph has a chance to be pretty strong in 2023, led by former first-round cornerback Patrick Surtain II. The Broncos figure to stick him on Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro receiver Davante Adams in Week 1 to kick off the 2023 regular season. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo shouldn't really […]

Wil Lutz A Streaming Option In First Game For Denver

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz reunited with head coach Sean Payton last week when the team acquired him from the New Orleans Saints. Lutz missed all of 2021 due to a core-muscle injury and had the worst season of his career in 2022, making a career-low 74.2 percent of his 31 field-goal attempts in the […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Could Have Big Role In Season Opener

With Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) up in the air to play in Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders, rookie second-rounder Marvin Mims Jr. could begin his NFL career in a big role next to Courtland Sutton. The 21-year-old had 54 catches for 1,083 yards and 20.1 yards per catch in his […]

Courtland Sutton Has An Opportunity To Shine In Week 1

Much of Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton's Week 1 fantasy value against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders will depend on whether or not Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) is able to suit up. If Jeudy is out or limited in any way, Sutton figures to be quarterback Russell Wilson's go-to target, not just on 50-50 jump […]

Samaje Perine A Worthwhile RB3/Flex Play

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said that running back Javonte Williams (knee) is "going to play a big role" in Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders, so where does that leave Samaje Perine? Williams has had an impressive recovery after tearing his ACL and LCL in Week 4 in 2022, but all signs […]

Russell Wilson Hoping For Fast Start In Year 2

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson is hoping to get off to a fast start in the 2023 regular season opener in Week 1 against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders after the worst year of his career in his first season in Denver in 2022. New head coach Sean Payton is expected to help Wilson turns […]

Michael Soroka Being Shut Down For Rest Of The Year

Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka (forearm), who was placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with right-forearm inflammation, will be shut down for the remainder of the year. However, the inflammation in his arm was the only thing that tests showed, which should be taken as a positive for the oft-injured pitcher. The absence […]

Ronnie Stanley Listed As Limited At Practice

Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday in the lead-up to Week 1 of the 2023 regular season against the Houston Texans. Stanley's ankle has given him trouble since the second half of the 2020 season -- he's played in just 12 games in the last […]

Terron Armstead Misses Another Practice

Miami Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead (ankle, back, knee) missed another practice on Wednesday and hasn't been able to get on the field since the middle of August due to a right-ankle injury. Head coach Mike McDaniel was non-committal on Armstead's status for Week 1 of the regular season against the Los Angeles Chargers on […]

Texans Place Tytus Howard On Injured Reserve

The Houston Texans placed starting right tackle Tytus Howard (hand) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, so he will be forced to miss the first four games of the 2023 regular season. Howard is currently in a cast after having hand surgery, and his absence early in the season is definitely notable for the Texans' offense […]

Jeff Okudah Misses Wednesday's Practice

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jeff Okudah (ankle) did not take part in the team's practice on Wednesday due to an ankle injury that he suffered early in training camp. Okudah still has several days left to return to practice, but right now he's in danger of having to miss the first game of the 2023 regular […]

J.C. Jackson Not Listed On Injury Report

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (knee), who ended his first year with the Chargers on Injured Reserve after only five games played due to a ruptured patellar tendon, was not listed on the team's injury report on Wednesday heading into Week 1 of the regular season against the Miami Dolphins. It was a very […]

Matt Manning's Season Over After Fracturing His Foot

Detroit Tigers right-hander Matt Manning's (foot) 2023 season will come to an end after he suffered a fractured right foot during his start on Wednesday against the New York Yankees when he was hit in the foot by a scorching line drive off the bat of outfielder Giancarlo Stanton in the first inning. The good […]

John Metchie III Sits Out Of First Practice

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (hamstring) was unable to take part in the team's first official practice of the 2023 regular season on Wednesday. Metchie just has had terrible luck with injuries early in his NFL career after missing all of his rookie campaign in 2022 due to a torn ACL and leukemia. […]

Wan'Dale Robinson Puts In Limited Practice Wednesday

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) was able to put in a limited practice on Wednesday in the team's first official practice of the 2023 regular season. Robinson is still working his way back from a torn ACL suffered to his right knee in Week 11 of his rookie season last year, but […]