Wilyer Abreu Remains Out Tuesday

Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Wilyer Abreu (hand) is missing another game on Tuesday as the team takes on the Texas Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. Abreu injured his left hand while crashing into the outfield wall on Sunday and will now miss his second straight game. Fantasy managers should continue to consider the 24-year-old […]

Max Fried Throws Bullpen Session

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (finger) said he threw a bullpen session on Monday without tape protecting the small blister that developed on his left index finger during the final inning of last Tuesday's start against the Philadelphia Phillies. Fried will be ready to start at some point during the team's four-game series against the […]

Christian Yelich Missing Another Game

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) is out of the starting lineup yet again on Tuesday with the team taking on the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Craig Counsell hasn't ruled out the team placing Yelich on the injured list at this point. He's only played in one of the team's last 11 games due to […]

Willson Contreras Taking The Day Off

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras will start Tuesday's contest against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on the bench. Andrew Knizner will instead catch left-hander Drew Rom and bat eighth in the order against Brewers right-hander Trevor Megill. It appears to be a normal day of rest for Contreras, so he should be back behind the […]

Everson Pereira Still Sidelined

New York Yankees rookie outfielder Everson Pereira (hamstring) is set to miss yet another game on Tuesday against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. In his absence, Oswaldo Cabrera is making another start in left field and will be in the nine-hole against Blue Jays left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. Pereira, one of the team's top prospects, made […]

Bryan De La Cruz Returns Against Mets

Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz (ankle) is playing right field and hitting fifth in the batting order on Tuesday against New York Mets left-hander Joey Lucchesi. De La Cruz is returning to Miami's starting lineup after he missed the last three games with right-ankle soreness. The 26-year-old Dominican outfielder is currently slashing .254/.302/.419 […]

Marlins Claim Matt Moore Off Waivers From Guardians

The Miami Marlins claimed left-handed reliever Matt Moore off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, according to sources. The Guardians claimed Moore off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels earlier this month, but now he's on the move again. Moore won't be postseason-eligible if the Marlins end up winning the final wild-card spot in […]

Ronny Mauricio In The Two-Hole Tuesday

New York Mets rookie infielder Ronny Mauricio is playing third base and batting second in the lineup on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins and left-hander Braxton Garrett. Mauricio continues to hold down the hot corner with Bret Batty (groin) missing his fifth straight game due to a left-groin strain. The Mets' No. 4 prospect, per […]

Colts Sign Trey Sermon To The Practice Squad

The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent running back Trey Sermon to their practice squad on Tuesday and waived offensive tackle Ryan Hayes in a corresponding move. Sermon injured his knee in training camp while with the Philadelphia Eagles and was subsequently waived from Injured Reserve. He's likely past his injury, but only time will tell if […]

Brandon Aiyuk Doesn't Have Broken Clavicle

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (shoulder) doesn't have a break to his clavicle area after undergoing a CT scan on Monday, according to a source. Aiyuk's ability to suit up for the Week 3 game against the New York Giants on Thursday night on a short week will be all about pain tolerance. […]

Matt Breida Could Be Looking At Lead Role

New York Giants running back Matt Breida might be the obvious choice to serve as the team's leading rusher if Saquon Barkley (ankle) misses any time after spraining his right ankle in the Week 2 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Breida has the experience and is the incumbent backup after serving in that role in […]

Eric Gray's Role Could Increase

New York Giants rookie running back Eric Gray didn't get much work in the backfield during training camp this summer, but that could change if the Giants seek a change of pace if Saquon Barkley (ankle) misses any time after spraining his right ankle in the Week 2 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Gray impressed […]

Broncos May Make Things Easier On Russell Wilson

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said that the coaching staff may need to simplify the offense a bit in order to help quarterback Russell Wilson be more consistent. "I think, No. 1, the first thing that we always try to look at — but we have to do a better job of as coaches […]

Several Teams Checking In On Cam Akers

Several NFL teams have checked in with the Los Angeles Rams about a potential trade for running back Cam Akers, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baltimore Ravens, Las Vegas Raiders and Cleveland Browns, among others, according to sources. It's still possible the Rams outright release Akers for salary reasons, but the team is actively shopping […]

Colin Rea Likely To Be Bulk Reliever Tuesday

The Milwaukee Brewers recalled right-hander Colin Rea from Triple-A Nashville on Monday, and he's likely to pitch in a bulk-relief role on Tuesday behind starter Trevor Megill as the team faces off with the St. Louis Cardinals. It will be more of a bullpen day for the Brew Crew as they look to get some […]

Joey Estes To Make MLB Debut Wednesday

Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay confirmed on Tuesday that rookie right-hander Joey Estes will be called up from Triple-A Las Vegas in order to make his major-league debut in a start on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. The team's No. 13 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has gone a combined 9-6 with a 3.74 ERA, 1.16 […]

Collin McHugh Starting Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Collin McHugh (shoulder) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday. In addition to McHugh, right-handers Nick Anderson (shoulder) and Daysbel Hernandez (forearm) are starting their rehab assignments with Gwinnett. The Braves also reinstated reliever Jesse Chavez (shin) from the 60-day injured list and designated left-hander Lucas Luetge for […]

J.D. Martinez Goes Deep Twice In Win Over Tigers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez was seeing the ball well in Monday night's 8-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers. Martinez finished the team's 92 win of the year by going 3-for-4 with two home runs, five RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout. The time off that Martinez took in August due […]

Everson Pereira Could Go On Injured List

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that rookie outfielder Everson Pereira (hamstring) is dealing with a hamstring injury that could land him on the 10-day injured list. Pereira, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has also struggled in his first 21 major-league games, going 10-for-70 (.143) with no homers, three doubles, seven […]

Triston McKenzie To Make Second Rehab Start Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (elbow) is set to make his second minor-league rehab appearance on Tuesday for Triple-A Columbus and will likely have a 65-pitch limit. McKenzie started his rehab assignment last Wednesday with a three-inning outing for Double-A Akron, allowing one run on a hit while walking one and striking out four over […]

Shane Bieber Could Rejoin Rotation This Week

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) has made two minor-league rehab starts now, and manager Terry Francona said that Bieber will throw a side session on Tuesday while with the team in Kansas City. Francona said he hopes to "slot him in (the rotation) hopefully a couple days later" if his throwing session goes well. […]

Eduardo Rodriguez May Not Pitch Again This Year

Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (shoulder) left his start on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers early with a left-scapular spasm. He will be further evaluated on Tuesday, but with less than two weeks left in the season, Rodriguez might not have enough time to return. Before leaving in the fourth inning, E-Rod had allowed […]

Marquise Goodwin Not A Factor On Offense

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Marquise Goodwin was once again a non-factor on offense for the Browns in the Week 2 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football. Goodwin played five more offensive snaps (15) than he did in the season opener, but he was targeted just two times by quarterback Deshaun Watson and […]

Harrison Bryant Puts Up Zero Points In Week 2 Loss

Cleveland Browns tight end Harrison Bryant put up a donut in the score column in Monday night's 26-22 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Bryant was unable to haul in either of his two targets in the game after catching two of his four targets for five yards and a touchdown in the Week 1 […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones Catches Just One Pass

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones did very little in the Week 2 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night, catching just one of his four targets for a seven-yard gain. There was a chance that Peoples-Jones was going to have a big role in this one with Amari Cooper questionable to play […]

Pierre Strong Jr. Punches In A Touchdown Monday Night

Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong Jr. got onto the field in the Monday night loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers because of the season-ending injury to Nick Chubb (knee) and took advantage by scoring his first touchdown of the season. Strong finished with only two carries for one yard and the goal-line touchdown while failing […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Released From Hospital, Should Be Fine

Pittsburgh Steelers star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (chest) was released from the hospital on Monday night after undergoing precautionary scans for what is believed to be a chest contusion, according to sources. The scans came back negative and there's optimism that he will be fine moving forward. Fitzpatrick was injured in Monday night's win over the […]

Zonovan Knight Joins Lions Active Roster

The Detroit Lions signed running back Zonovan Knight from their practice squad to the active 53-man roster on Tuesday with David Montgomery (thigh) injured. Montgomery is not expected to play in Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons and could miss even more time beyond that after getting hurt in the Week 2 overtime loss to […]

Deshaun Watson Facing Suspension?

When asked about the possibility of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson facing a potential suspension after two blatant face-mask fouls and his shove of an official in Monday night's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a source said, "All plays will be evaluated and assessed today." Watson looked bad for the second straight week to open […]

Nick Chubb Done For The Season

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed on Tuesday what was expected all along: that running back Nick Chubb (knee) is out for the season after suffering a gruesome injury in Monday night's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. "Nick's got a very significant knee injury," Stefanski said. "You feel for the person. He's a great […]