Josh Jung Being Activated And Starting On Monday

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (thumb) is being activated from the injured list and will start and bat fifth in the lineup for the Rangers against the visiting Boston Red Sox and right-hander Kutter Crawford on Monday, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Jung will provide a big boost to the Rangers already potent lineup, […]

Saquon Barkley Expected To Miss Three Weeks

An MRI exam showed that New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) suffered an "ordinary" ankle sprain in the Week 2 comeback win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday that is expected to sideline him three weeks, according to a source. Fantasy managers won't have Barkley to kick off Week 3 action against the […]

Matt McLain Could Return Next Tuesday

If all goes well, Cincinnati Reds rookie infielder Matt McLain (oblique) could return from the 10-day injured list as early as next Tuesday, according to manager David Bell. McLain is expected to start taking batting practice on Monday, and if he doesn't suffer any setbacks during baseball activities this week, he could rejoin the Reds […]

Sandy Alcantara Throws Another Bullpen, Hopeful To Return

Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara (forearm) threw 20 pitches in his second bullpen session on Monday and mixed in all of his pitches. When asked if he could return this season, Alcantara said, "Hopefully." The 28-year-old is hoping to make a start or two to close out the 2023 regular season, but he still has […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Back In Lineup Against Phillies

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) has returned to right field and will hit leadoff on Monday against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler. Acuna, the front-runner for National League MVP, missed the last two games as a precaution due to calf tightness. The 25-year-old superstar will be back in action to […]

Mike Trout Will Start Swinging Soon

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is traveling with the team on their current road trip and will starting swinging a bat soon. The 11-time All-Star didn't have any setbacks while taking dry swings earlier this month, so he's now ready to take the next step with an eye on returning to close out […]

Hunter Renfroe Designated For Assignment

The Cincinnati Reds designated outfielder Hunter Renfroe for assignment on Monday and activated outfielder Stuart Fairchild (illness) from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move. The Reds claimed Renfroe off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels last month, but he went just 5-for-39 (.128) with a home run, four RBI and four runs scored […]

Max Fried Could Return To Rotation This Weekend

The Atlanta Braves don't expect left-hander Max Fried (finger) to make his next start until the team's four-game series against the Washington Nationals this weekend after he developed a hot spot on his finger in his latest start last Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves have already clinched the National League East title, so […]

Taylor Walls Back From Paternity List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated infielder Taylor Walls from the paternity list on Monday and optioned infield prospect Tristan Gray to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. The Rays also recalled left-hander Jalen Beeks from Durham and optioned right-hander Chris Devenski to Durham in a corresponding move. Walls will continue to provide the Rays with […]

Connor Phillips Called Up To Start Monday

The Cincinnati Reds recalled rookie right-hander Connor Phillips from Triple-A Louisville on Monday, and he will make the start against the Minnesota Twins. The Reds also optioned right-hander Carson Spiers to Louisville and moved right-hander Graham Ashcraft (toe) to the 60-day injured list in corresponding moves. The team's No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will […]

Reds Place Harrison Bader On 10-Day Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Harrison Bader (groin) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a right-groin strain. The team also reinstated left-hander Alex Young (illness) from the COVID-19 list and optioned right-hander Carson Spiers to Triple-A Louisville. Bader injured himself on Sunday against the New York Mets and will most likely miss the […]

Shane Bieber Strikes Out Seven In Rehab Start

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) appears to be nearing a return from the 60-day injured list after throwing 3 2/3 innings of hitless and scoreless baseball while walking three and striking out seven for Triple-A Columbus on Sunday. Bieber threw 64 pitches in his second minor-league rehab start and could be activated from the […]

Tanner Bibee's Season Is Over

The Cleveland Guardians placed right-hander Tanner Bibee (hip) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right-hip inflammation and recalled reliever James Karinchak from the minors in a corresponding move. Bibee's fantastic rookie season will come to an end with a 2.98 ERA (3.52 FIP), 1.18 WHIP, 45 walks and 141 strikeouts in 142 innings […]

Salvador Perez Goes On Concussion Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed catcher Salvador Perez (concussion) on the seven-day concussion injured list (retroactive to Sept. 17) on Monday and selected the contract of catcher Tyler Cropley from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. The Royals also moved catcher Freddy Fermin (finger) to the 60-day injured list. Perez suffered the concussion on Saturday […]

Chase Edmonds Going For MRI Exam

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Chase Edmonds (knee), who left the Week 2 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday with a knee injury, is going for an MRI exam on Monday, according to a source. The focus of the tests will be on Edmonds' MCL. Depending on the results of the MRI, Edmonds could […]

De'Von Achane Sees Just Two Touches In NFL Debut

Miami Dolphins rookie running back De'Von Achane didn't do much in his first NFL game in the Sunday night win over the division-rival New England Patriots, even with backup Salvon Ahmed (groin) getting injured in the contest. Achane finished the 24-17 victory with just one carry for five yards while catching his only target for […]

Latavius Murray Punches In Touchdown In Blowout Win

Buffalo Bills running back Latavius Murray was third on the team in carries behind James Cook and Damien Harris in the 38-10 blowout victory over the visiting Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2 on Sunday, but he did score his first touchdown of the 2023 season. Murray finished with six carries for 22 yards (3.7 […]

James Houston Out At Least 6-8 Weeks

Detroit Lions pass-rusher James Houston (ankle) suffered a fractured ankle in the Week 2 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks, according to sources, and he's expected to be knocked out at least six to eight weeks. Houston will have more testing on his ankle on Monday to determine if he'll need surgery and how much […]

Rams Engaged In Trade Talks For Cam Akers

The Los Angeles Rams have had trade talks centered around running back Cam Akers, who was the team's starter in Week 1, according to sources. However, he was a healthy scratch in the Week 2 loss to the division-rival San Francisco 49ers on Sunday after being ineffective in the season opener and after a difficult […]

David Montgomery Expects To Miss "A Couple Weeks"

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (quadriceps), who didn't finish the Week 2 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday after limping off, told reporters it would take "a couple weeks" for his quadriceps injury to heal. Montgomery was injured late in the third quarter of the 37-31 loss and never returned. Fantasy managers […]

Broncos Defense Roasted By Commanders

After two weeks, the Denver Broncos defense/special teams unit is going to find themselves on a lot of fantasy waiver wires after their latest performance in a 35-33 loss to the visiting Washington Commanders on Sunday. They allowed inexperienced quarterback Sam Howell to come one yard shy of 300 yards passing on the day, sacking […]

Wil Lutz Bounces Back In Week 2 Loss

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz had a rough first game in his new digs in the season opener last week, missing a field goal and an extra point in a one-point loss to the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. The Broncos lost again in Week 2 to the Washington Commanders by a score of 35-33, but […]

Adam Trautman Puts Up A Donut Sunday

Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman was expected to take on a bigger pass-catching role in the offense with Greg Dulcich (hamstring) set to miss multiple weeks with a hamstring injury he suffered in the season opener. Well that didn't happen in a Week 2 loss to the Washington Commanders. Trautman was only targeted one […]

Jerry Jeudy Doesn't Do Much In Season Debut

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy made his 2023 season debut for the Broncos in Week 2 against the visiting Washington Commanders after being held out of the season opener due to a hamstring injury. In his return, Jeudy was very quiet, catching just three of five targets for 25 yards. Rookie Marvin Mims Jr. […]

Courtland Sutton Receives Team-High Seven Targets

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton wasn't able to find the end zone in the Week 2 loss to the Washington Commanders like he did in the season opener, but he still had a pretty encouraging line. In the 35-33 loss on Sunday, Sutton caught a team-high five passes for 66 yards on a team-high […]

Brandon Johnson Scores Two Touchdowns Against Commanders

Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Johnson caught two of his three targets for 66 yards and two touchdowns -- one was a successful desperation Hail Mary with time expiring in regulation -- in the team's 35-33 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 2 on Sunday at home. Most of you are wondering exactly who […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Goes Off, Scores First Career Touchdown

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. disappointed in his NFL debut in the Week 1 loss with Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) inactive due to injury. With Jeudy returning in Week 2 against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, though, Mims caught both of his targets for a team-high 113 yards and the first touchdown of […]

Samaje Perine An Afterthought In Week 2 Loss

Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine was supposed to be sharing a bigger part of the backfield workload early in his first season in Denver as the team eased backfield mate Javonte Williams in after his ACL and LCL tears in Week 4 of 2022. But in the Week 2 loss to the Washington Commanders, […]

Javonte Williams Gains 58 Yards On 14 Touches

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams didn't do anything overly impressive in the 35-33 loss to the visiting Washington Commander in Week 2 on Sunday in Denver, but he did have 10 more carries than backup Samaje Perine and rookie Jaleel McLaughlin combined. Williams finished with 12 carries for 44 yards (3.7 yards per carry) […]

Russell Wilson Puts Up Big Numbers In Another Loss

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson had his best game in a Broncos uniform in the 35-33 Week 2 loss to the visiting Washington Commanders on Sunday. Wilson finished the day 18-for-32 passing for 308 yards, three touchdowns and an interception while also carrying the ball six times for 56 yards. It was his first game […]