Max Muncy Returning To The Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (side) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. The left-handed slugger was scratched from Sunday's game due to soreness in his side. The Dodgers had a scheduled off day on Monday, which appears to have been enough for Muncy to […]

Austin Ekeler In Concussion Protocol

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) is in the concussion protocol. Ekeler is also being treated for a laceration on his ear. Ekeler was having a productive night before his injury. He recorded three carries for 35 yards and a touchdown, and two receptions for 22 yards. Ekeler also returned a kick 62 yards […]

Hunter Goodman Gets A Breather

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Goodman will get a night off after recording only one hit over the weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Rockies are hopeful that Goodman can be a key piece to this offense long […]

Nolan Jones Taking A Seat On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. This appears to be a routine rest day for the young slugger who has been in a slump at the plate lately. Jones is hitting .209 with three home runs and 25 RBI in 74 […]

Kareem Hunt Signed To Active Roster

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt was signed to the active roster on Tuesday. Hunt was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad after the loss of Isiah Pacheco (fibula). While he was inactive in Week 3, he appears to be on track to play in Week 4. Hunt returns to Kansas City after a […]

Ian Happ Back In Cubs Lineup On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (back) has returned to left field and will bat leadoff on Tuesday in Game 2 of the series at Citizens Bank Park against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-handed opener Tanner Banks. Happ is returning to the lineup after missing the last two games due to tightness in his lower back, […]

Should I Drop Mark Andrews for Week 4? Fantasy Football Outlook

Going into fantasy football drafts, Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews was a strong target for fantasy managers in the fourth or fifth round. Andrews averaged 13.5 PPR fantasy points across 10 games last year and finished as a top-6 fantasy tight end in four of the past five seasons.  However, Andrews is off to […]

Brenton Doyle Back In Action On Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (knee) is starting in center field and is batting third for the Rockies on Tuesday at Coors Field against the St. Louis Cardinals and rookie right-hander Michael McGreevy. Doyle will return on Tuesday after missing the three-game series over the weekend versus the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers due to right-knee […]

When Is Kenneth Walker Coming Back - Week 4 Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker has dealt with a handful of injuries since he entered the league in 2022. The former Michigan State product has yet to play in a full season and missed the last two weeks with an oblique injury he suffered in the team's season-opener.  Walker's oblique injury didn't seem to […]

Michael Lorenzen To Start On Wednesday, Alec Marsh Heading To Bullpen

Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) will make the start for the team on Wednesday at Nationals Park against the Washington Nationals, with right-hander Alec Marsh moving to the bullpen to close out the 2024 regular season, according to manager Matt Quatraro. Lorenzen will come off the 15-day injured list to make his first […]

Chris Paddack To Throw Again On Thursday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Chris Paddack (forearm) faced live hitters on Monday and plans to throw again on Thursday, with a decision point possibly coming after that this weekend as to whether the team will activate him from the 15-day injured list. The 28-year-old has been out since late July with a strained right forearm, though, […]

Max Kepler Not Expected To Return This Week

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hip, knee) isn't expected to return from the 10-day injured list in the regular season, which ends this Sunday, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Knee tendinitis sent Kepler to the IL at the beginning of the month, and he also received a cortisone injection for his hip pain last week. […]

When Will David Njoku Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (ankle) went on an absolute tear to end 2023. With QB Joe Flacco, Njoku was a league-winning option during the playoffs, lighting up the fantasy stat sheets with regularity. Njoku was taken in almost all drafts in 2024 in 10+ team leagues with tight ends as a result. However, […]

Should I Drop D'Andre Swift? Fantasy Football Outlook

2024 D'Andre Swift is 2023 Miles Sanders. Sanders signed a four-year, $25-million contract with Carolina in the 2023 offseason. He was benched due to inefficiency just a few games into the 2023 season. Swift inked a three-year, $24-million deal with the Bears early this offseason. He could be at risk of losing his starting job […]

Reynaldo Lopez Could Be Activated This Week

Atlanta Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez (shoulder) threw a side session on Tuesday, and it sounds like there's a chance he could be activated off the 15-day injured list to work as a reliever or starter in the final week of the regular season as the Braves try to secure the final wild-card spot in the […]

Andres Chaparro Placed On Paternity List

The Washington Nationals placed rookie infielder Andres Chaparro on the paternity list on Tuesday and recalled outfielder Stone Garrett from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. Chaparro will almost certainly be away from the team for the entire three-game series against the Kansas City Royals this week before returning to the club for the final […]

Jakob Junis Moved Back To Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Jakob Junis (personal) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field due to personal reasons and is now expected to start on Wednesday. Right-hander Carson Spiers will make a spot start on Tuesday in Cleveland as a result. Junis will now have an extra […]

Should I Drop Cowboys D/ST? Fantasy Football Outlook

The Dallas Cowboys D/ST was the number one defense in fantasy football in 2023, averaging 10.5 points per game in normal scoring formats. The Cowboys consistently blew out teams by catching 17 interceptions, gathering nine fumbles,  46 sacks, seven touchdowns, and adding three blocks and a safety. They also allowed the fifth least points per […]

Austin Riley Done For The Season

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (hand) will not return this season, according to manager Brian Snitker. Riley's hand simply was not healing fast enough after he had a CT scan on Monday. Even if the Braves sneak into the postseason in a wild-card spot, Riley will not be able to help them out in […]

When Will Joe Mixon Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon got off to a great start for fantasy managers in 2024, scoring 26.80 PPR fantasy points in his first outing against the Indianapolis Colts. Mixon looked to be primed for a great season before it all came crashing down in Week 2. Well, sort of. Mixon suffered a high-ankle […]

Gabriel Moreno Returns For D-Backs

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (groin) is doing the catching and is hitting eighth in the batting order on Tuesday versus the division-rival San Francisco Giants and right-hander Logan Webb at Chase Field for the second game of the series. Moreno didn't play in the series-opening loss to the Giants on Monday after he was […]

Francisco Lindor Remains Out Against Braves

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (back) remains out of the starting lineup for the opener of a huge divisional series against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Tuesday. Rookie infielder Luisangel Acuna will make yet another start at the 6 and will bat ninth against Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach. Lindor continues to deal […]

Kristian Campbell Named Minor-League Player Of The Year

Boston Red Sox infielder Kristian Campbell was named the 2024 Minor-League Player of the Year on Tuesday. Campbell is considered Boston's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he earns the honors despite finishing the year on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A Worcester with a left-lat strain. The 22-year-old began the year at High-A […]

Is DeVonta Smith Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith is off to a great start this season. He has caught at least seven passes and totaled over 75 receiving yards in all three games in 2024.  As a result, he enters Week 4 as the WR8 in PPR formats. However, there's a chance that Smith will miss Week 4 […]

Pirates Designate Rowdy Tellez, Michael Taylor For Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez and outfielder Michael Taylor for assignment on Tuesday and recalled infielder Liover Peguero and outfielder Joshua Palacios from Triple-A Indianapolis in corresponding moves. The Pirates have decided to move on from a couple of veterans with the end of the 2024 regular season quickly approaching on Sunday. […]

Luke Kornet Good To Go For Training Camp

Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens said on Tuesday that center Luke Kornet had offseason wrist surgery, but he's 100 percent heading into training camp, per Jared Weiss of The Athletic. Kornet will likely see an uptick in early-season minutes with Kristaps Porzingis (foot) sidelined. In the 2023-24 regular season, the big man suited up […]

Orioles Release Craig Kimbrel

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Tuesday that they released veteran right-handed reliever Craig Kimbrel after recently designating him for assignment. Kimbrel opened the 2024 season as the Orioles' closer and saved 23 games for the second straight season, but the nine-time All-Star also struggled to a 5.33 ERA (4.18 FIP) and a 1.36 WHIP with […]

Ryan Mountcastle Reinstated From Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles reinstated infielder Ryan Mountcastle (wrist) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jimenez to Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. The O's haven't released their lineup for Tuesday's contest against the division-rival New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, but it wouldn't be a surprise if Mountcastle is […]

Eloy Jimenez Optioned To Triple-A

The Baltimore Orioles optioned outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jimenez to Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday to make room on the roster for infielder Ryan Mountcastle (wrist), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Jimenez had to accept the optional assignment due to his service time. Jimenez had a part-time role in Baltimore since they acquired him […]

When Is Nick Chubb Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update (2024)

The running back of the Cleveland Browns, Nick Chubb, has been one of the best ball carriers in the league since being selected in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft out of Georgia. He has four 1,000-plus-yard seasons on his resume and ranks second all-time in yards per carry (5.26) among running backs with at […]