Oswaldo Cabrera Starting At First Base In Game 1 Of ALDS

New York Yankees outfielder/third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera will start at first base and bat in the eight-hole in Game 1 of the ALDS. Cabrera replaced Anthony Rizzo (finger) after he suffered a fracture during the final week of the regular season and will continue in that current role. Cabrera logged most of his starts at […]

Martin Perez Rejoins Roster For NLDS

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Martin Perez is on the NLDS roster after being left off the Wild Card roster last week. Perez is rejoining the roster because Joe Musgrove (elbow) is set to undergo Tommy John surgery. As a result, the Padres will enter the NLDS with four potential starters, including Dylan Cease, Yu […]

Jeff McNeil Set To Ramp Up Activities, Could Return Later In October

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (wrist) is set to join the Mets in Philadelphia and begin to ramp up activities in hopes of returning to the diamond in the NLCS or World Series, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. McNeil was placed on the injured list with a fractured wrist earlier in September […]

Clayton Kershaw Not On NLDS Roster

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (toe) is not on the NLDS roster, according to David Vassegh of SportsNet LA. Kershaw hit the injured list at the end of August with a bone spur in his toe. The southpaw began to make progress in September but faced a minor setback last week and will […]

Marcus Stroman Left Off ALDS Roster

New York Yankees starting pitcher Marcus Stroman was left off the ALDS roster, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Instead, the Yankees opted to add pinch-runner Duke Ellis to their roster in favor of the starting pitcher. As a result, the Yankees will enter their series against the Kansas City Royals, with their rotation consisting […]

Jake McCabe Sitting Out In Preseason Finale, Labeled As Day-To-Day

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (upper body) will not play in the preseason finale on Saturday evening and remains day-to-day heading into the opening week of the season, according to Nick Barden of TNH Toronto. McCabe sat out during Friday's skate and is now in danger of missing the season opener on Wednesday evening. […]

Thomas Chabot, Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle Return To Practice

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (undisclosed) and forwards Brady Tkachuk (upper body) and Tim Stutzle (upper body) returned to practice earlier this week and could play in one of the final preseason games this weekend, according to Claire Hanna of TSN Sports. Hanna noted that head coach Travis Green said he is not "overly concerned" […]

JJ Peterka Leaves Saturday's Game Early

Buffalo Sabres forward JJ Peterka (upper body) left Saturday's game early with an injury. In the opening period, the 22-year-old took a hard hit from New Jersey defenseman Brenden Dillon and remained down on the ice before leaving the game. Peterka tallied an assist in the season opener on Friday afternoon on a goal scored […]

Yegor Sharangovich Suffers Injury On Friday Evening

Calgary Flames forward Yegor Sharangovich (undisclosed) suffered an injury during Friday's preseason finale. Wes Gilbertson of Postmedia reported that the 26-year-old took an awkward fall late into the final period of the game and did not return after. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status ahead of the season opener on Wednesday evening when […]

Erik Karlsson Will Play In Season Opener

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (upper body) will be "ready to go" for the season opener on Wednesday evening, according to Rob Rossi of The Athletic. Karlsson was battling an upper-body injury and remained sidelined through the majority of training camp. The 34-year-old returned to practice earlier on Saturday and was able to participate in […]

Nicholas Robertson Day-To-Day With Injury

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nicholas Robertson (upper body) is day-to-day with an injury, according to Dave Alter of The Hockey News. Robertson was seen during Saturday's practice, which is a good sign the injury is not serious, but he will sit out in Saturday's preseason finale out of precaution. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Weekend Waiver Wire Adds for Week 5 Includes Tyrone Tracy, Joe Flacco, Ronnie Rivers, Noah Brown, Mike Williams

Mastering the waiver wire is a crucial skill that can lead you to a fantasy football championship. It's not just about strategically placing your FAAB budget on specific players but also about knowing when to stash players. This dual strategy keeps you engaged and focused on your ultimate goal of winning a fantasy championship. As […]

Boone Jenner Suffers Upper-Body Injury During Friday's Practice

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner (upper body) suffered an injury during Friday's practice, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. The Blue Jackets captain was hit hard along the boards and had to leave the ice. The 31-year-old should be considered day-to-day for the time being, as he has not been ruled out for […]

William Karlsson Remains Questionable For Season Opener

Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson (undisclosed) will not play in the preseason finale on Saturday and remains questionable for the season opener on Wednesday evening. Karlsson has remained sidelined during practices since the end of September with an undisclosed injury. At first, the 31-year-old was sidelined for maintenance purposes, but seeing that his absence […]

Matthew Poitras Remains Day-To-Day, Could Miss Start Of Season

Boston Bruins forward Matthew Poitras (undisclosed) remains day-to-day and could be in danger of missing the season opener on Tuesday evening, according to Scott McLaughlin of The Skate Pod. Poitras has only been able to play in three preseason games so far but participated in full throughout the development camp earlier this offseason. The 20-year-old's […]

Bryan Rust Deemed Day-To-Day

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust (lower body) is considered day-to-day, according to Michelle Crechiolo of Pens Inside Scoop. Crechiolo further reported that head coach Mike Sullivan said the winger is "trying to manage through it." The 32-year-old was also ruled out for Friday's preseason finale. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status through the […]

Johnathan Kovacevic Tallies Two Points On Friday

New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic tallied a goal and an assist in his New Jersey debut on Friday afternoon. The former Montreal Canadian earned the primary assist on the opening goal of the game, which was scored by forward Stefan Noesen in the first period. Later in the opening frame, Kovacevic found the back […]

Jacob Markstrom Shines In New Jersey Debut

New Jersey Devils goalie Jacob Markstrom stopped 30 of the 31 shots he faced in his New Jersey debut on Friday afternoon in their victory over the Buffalo Sabres. The 34-year-old looked sharp in the season opener and was able to keep the Sabres quiet on their four power-play attempts. The lone goal came in […]

Washington Defense Remains Low-End Option In Week 5

The Washington Commanders Defense had an impressive showing last week in Arizona but should remain on the waiver wire in shallow formats this weekend. Last week, the Commanders held their opponent to a new season-low 14 points. In addition, the Commanders tallied four sacks. This weekend they have a favorable matchup against the Cleveland Browns, […]

Austin Seibert Looks To Be Solid Streaming Option In Week 5

Washington Commanders kicker Austin Seibert has remained perfect since moving to the DMV and has now entered streaming territory in Week 5. Seibert started his Washington career in an impressive manner, going 7-for-7 against the New York Giants. Over the past two weeks, Seibert has not been called upon as often, but still went a […]

Zach Ertz Hopes To Rebound In Week 5

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz tallied a season-low 22 yards in their Week 4 victory over the Arizona Cardinals but remains a solid low-end TE1 this weekend. Throughout the early part of the season, the veteran tight end has seen at least three targets in every game and averaged 7.5 PPR points. He caught […]

Luke McCaffrey Could Move Up Depth Chart On Sunday

Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Luke McCaffrey could be deployed as the No. 2 wideout on Sunday afternoon with Noah Brown (groin) ruled out. Last week, Brown was deployed alongside Terry McLaurin, which limited McCaffrey's opportunities. However, fantasy managers should expect the Rice product to see regular playing time against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. […]

Terry McLaurin Looks To Continue Scoring Streak In Week 5

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin has put his slow start behind him as he has found the end zone in each of the past two games. During this stretch, McLaurin has seen at least six targets his way, including a season-high ten last week. In addition, the top wideout averaged 19.1 PPR points during […]

Jeremy McNichols Hopes To Build Off Breakout Game

Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols is coming off the best game of his career and could continue to carve out a role in the Washington offense with Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) questionable for Sunday's game. Last week, the former Titan found the end zone twice on just eight carries. He totaled 68 yards. Fantasy […]

Austin Ekeler Set For Increased Opportunities

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) logged a full practice on Thursday and Friday and is cleared to return this weekend. Despite leaving the Week 3 contest against Cincinnati early with a concussion, the former Charger found the end zone for the first time in his Washington career and tallied 57 all-purpose yards. Through […]

Jayden Daniels Remains Elite QB Despite Tough Matchup

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels should be viewed as a high-end QB1 this weekend as he faces the Cleveland Browns. Since losing the first game of the season, the former number-two overall pick has led Washington to three straight victories. During this stretch, Daniels has averaged 24.2 PPR points per game with an average of […]

Tim Boyle Released By Miami

Quarterback Tim Boyle was released by the Miami Dolphins on Friday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The 30-year-old operated as the No.3 QB through the early part of the season. However, the Dolphins recently brought in Tyler Huntley, which pushes Boyle to the No.4 spot on the depth chart. This move also suggests that […]

Brandin Cooks Expected To Miss Some Games

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) is expected to miss some games, according to Clarence Hill Jr. Hill reported that Cowboys VP Steven Jones expressed that the No.2 wideout will miss some games due to his knee infection on 1053 The Fan. Cooks underwent an operation following their Week 4 victory over the New […]

George Kittle Questionable For Week 5

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. Kittle did not practice earlier in the week but was seen at Friday's practice, which is a good sign. Fantasy managers should monitor the star tight end's status over the weekend. Kittle was sidelined […]

Evan Engram Listed As Questionable For Sunday

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN. Engram suffered a hamstring injury during warmups prior to their Week 2 matchup and has been sidelined since. He was able to participate in limited practice sessions this week, which is a promising sign for […]