J.J. Nelson Nursing Ankle Injury

Oakland Raiders wide receiver J.J. Nelson was absent from the team's practice Tuesday after spraining his ankle in Thursday's preseason game. Nelson thought he was healthy enough to return in that game, so it's a bit of a surprise to see him on the sidelines nearly a week after. The Raiders haven't shown any concerns […]

Brock Burke to Start Doubleheader Tuesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Brock Burke will draw the start against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. This will be his major league debut, but he'll be sent down right after this start. He's posting a 3.90 ERA with 64 strikeouts in 62 1/3 innings in the minors this season. He probably won't be the […]

J.T. Realmuto to Play First Base on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is shifting to a new position for Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Rhys Hoskins who normally plays first base will serve as the designated hitter while in the AL ballpark. Realmuto will move over to first base and bat second versus lefty Brian Johnson. Andrew Knapp will do […]

Hunter Strickland is Fine for Tuesday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (nose) had a weightlifting bar fall on his face during Tuesday's workout. Strickland had an MRI on his nose and it appears to be nothing serious. Sean Doolittle (knee) is sidelined, so Strickland could the first guy called upon in the ninth inning on Tuesday.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Returns on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Guerrero tweaked his knee during Saturday's game. He only missed one game and is back in the lineup here. Guerrero will bat third and play third base versus lefty Clayton Kershaw. Guerrero […]

Charlie Blackmon is Sitting Out on Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This appears to be a routine day off for Blackmon against the left-handed starter. Yonathan Daza will play center field and bat seventh versus lefty Alex Young. Daza is not a reliable fantasy option and can […]

J.D. Davis Returns on Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder J.D. Davis (calf) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Davis has been bothered by a calf issue the last few days. He missed multiple games because of it, but is back in the lineup here. Davis will bat sixth and play left field versus […]

Niko Goodrum is Out on Tuesday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Niko Goodrum (groin) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. This marks the third game in a row that Goodrum has missed due to a sore groin. Gordon Beckham will draw the start at second base and bat ninth versus righty Aaron Sanchez. Beckham is […]

Yusei Kikuchi Will Be Skipped in Rotation

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi will be skipped during his next turn in the rotation. The team is rebuilding and they want to limit Kikuchi's innings this season. He threw a shutout last outing against the Jays, so it has nothing to do with performance. Jutus Sheffield is expected to start on Friday and […]

Justus Sheffield Will Be Called Up Friday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield is expected to be called up by the major league team on Friday. Sheffield has a 4.13 ERA with 133 strikeouts in 133 innings in the minors this season. The Mariners are out of contention, so they may give Sheffield a long look in the rotation. He's worth a […]

Marco Estrada Released by Athletics

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Marco Estrada (back) has been released by the organization on Tuesday. Estrada has been sidelined since April due to a back issue that needed surgery. He wasn't pitching well during his rehab outings, so the Athletics decided to let him go. He might land on another team, but won't have any […]

Austin Riley Could Begin Rehab Work This Weekend

Atlanta Braves outfielder Austin Riley (knee) is hopeful that he will be able to begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend. Riley has been sidelined since August 8 with a partially torn LCL in his right knee. He was able to hit on the field on Tuesday, so that's a good sign moving forward. […]

Dansby Swanson to Begin Rehab Soon

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (foot) is expected to begin a rehab assignment in the next few days. Swanson has been running the bases and taking fielding practice without any issues the last few days. He's been sidelined since July 27 due to a foot contusion, but could return to the Braves' lineup by the […]

Max Kepler Returns to the Lineup Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He was removed from Sunday's game due to an illness and didn't play on Monday. Kepler will bat leadoff and play center field versus righty Reynaldo Lopez. Kepler has been in a slump with the […]

Travis Demeritte is Sitting on Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Travis Demeritte (groin) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. Demeritte is dealing with a sore groin that he suffered during Monday's game. The team doesn't believe it's too serious, so Demeritte is listed as day-to-day. Victor Reyes will bat leadoff and play right field versus […]

Pablo Lopez to Make Rehab Start Wednesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab start on Wednesday with Triple-A New Orleans. Lopez has been sidelined since mid-June due to a shoulder strain. He's already made four rehab appearances, so he should be ready to return soon. However, he doesn't offer great upside in fantasy leagues, so […]

Tevin Coleman Has Three Carries Monday

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman had three carries for 21 yards rushing in Monday night's preseason game against the Broncos. As the primary back in Atlanta in 2018 because of Devonta Freeman's injury, Coleman ran a career-high 167 times for 800 yards (4.8 yards per tote) and four touchdowns. He added 32 receptions […]

Steve Cishek Activated on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Steve Cishek (hip) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He missed 10 days of action due to left hip inflammation, but is ready to pitch out of the bullpen on Tuesday. However, Craig Kimbrel is back as well, so Cishek won't see too many ninth inning save […]

Kike Hernandez Returns on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Kike Hernandez (hand) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Hernandez missed almost a month of action due to a left hand sprain. He'll draw the start at second base and bat seventh versus righty Sean Reid-Foley on Tuesday. Hernandez was hitting well before the injury, so he […]

Chris Taylor Activated on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (forearm) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Taylor missed the last five weeks due to a fracture in his left forearm. Taylor will bat fifth and play left field versus righty Sean Reid-Foley on Tuesday. Taylor has been fairly reliable with the bat, so he […]

Joe Ross Expected to Be Fine

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross (leg) is scheduled to make his next start versus the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. He took a comebacker off his right leg during his start on Monday. He was removed from the contest, but it appears to be a day-to-day type of issue. Ross is expected to stay in […]

Cooper Kupp Looks More Explosive

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (knee) has made remarkable progress since tearing his ACL last November. He looks to be on track for Week 1 against the Panthers and wasn't placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list to open training camp. Head coach Sean McVay stated at the end of July that […]

Brandin Cooks, Robert Woods Part Of Four-Headed Monster

With Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (knee) healthy, the team has a "four-headed monster" at receiver, including Brandin Cooks, Robert Woods, Kupp and Josh Reynolds. “We have a lot of receivers making key plays,” Woods said. “Cause Josh has been making plays, but just to get Cooper back in it . . . […]

Robert Foster Injures Foot In Practice

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (foot) was injured during Monday's practice. The details of the injury haven't been released at this point, but Foster was seen walking off the practice field with his left foot wrapped in ice. The team's next preseason game is Friday against the Lions and Foster should be considered questionable […]

Drew Lock Suffers Sprain, Likely Done In Preseason

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock (hand) is likely done for the rest of the preseason after an MRI on his right hand showed a bad sprain, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The second-round selection suffered the injury in the preseason game Monday night against the 49ers while being sacked. The good news is […]

Steven Matz Hopes to Stay Hot Tuesday

New York Mets left-hander Steven Matz will look to continue his hot stretch on the mound Tuesday when he takes on the Cleveland Indians at Citi Field. Matz has posted a 3.06 ERA in his last six starts and has looked like a totally different pitcher since his demotion to the bullpen last month. Unfortunately, […]

Amari Cooper Likely To Miss Rest Of Preseason

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (heel) is unlikely to play in the remainder of the preseason, but he's hopeful he can practice with the team by the end of the week. He's been out of practice since Aug. 6, and the Cowboys won't risk playing him in a preseason game. Cooper is dealing with […]

Stephen Strasburg an Elite Option Tuesday

Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg should be one of the top options at pitcher Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates have struggled mightily at the plate of late and will face Strasburg, who is 15-5 with a 3.82 ERA on the season. Pittsburgh is one of the toughest teams to strike out, however, […]

Alex Young Looks to Get Back on Track Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Alex Young will look to bounce back on Tuesday in a start against the Colorado Rockies. Young is coming off his worst start of the season when he allowed five runs against the San Francisco Giants. The southpaw is winless in his last two starts, but he draws a favorable matchup Tuesday. […]

Cowboys Reach Deal With Jaylon Smith

The Dallas Cowboys reached a five-year deal worth $64 million with linebacker Jaylon Smith on Tuesday, according to sources. The extension includes $35.5 million guaranteed. Smith was set to become a free agent after this year. He was slated to be a top-five pick in 2016 but fell to the second round after he tore […]