Tommy Pham Remains Out Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game on Sunday against Bobby Miller and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 35-year-old is suffering from a strained groin, but there's no word on if he'll need a stint on the injured list. Pham's been one of the best […]

Starling Marte Back In Sunday's Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (illness) is in the lineup for Sunday's game against Bobby Miller and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 34-year-old veteran was scratched on Saturday while dealing with an illness, but clearly it wasn't serious. Marte has fallen off offensively, slashing .254/.309/.333 with five homers, 37 runs, and 28 RBI. However, […]

Joey Gallo Out Of Sunday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo will start Sunday's game against the Oakland Athletics on the bench. With left-hander JP Sears on the mound, it's a good time to give the slugger a day off, considering his .674 OPS off of southpaws. Willi Castro will take over duties in left field and bat fifth. The […]

Ryan Noda On The Bench Sunday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Ryan Noda is out of the lineup for Sunday's matchup with right-hander Joe Ryan and the Minnesota Twins. The 27-year-old rookie has been an on-base machine, sporting a .375 OBP, but is batting just .225 with 10 homers, 42 runs, 37 RBI, and two steals across 87 games. Jordan Diaz will […]

Elias Diaz Getting Sunday Off

Colorado Rockies All-Star catcher Elias Diaz will begin Sunday's contest against Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees on the bench. The 32-year-old has been a solid source of offense from behind the plate, batting .271 with nine homers, 27 runs, and 45 RBI over 82 games. Austin Wynns will take care of the catching […]

Brent Rooker Dealing With Illness

Oakland Athletics outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker (illness) was a late scratch from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. According to Sonja Chen of MLB.com, the slugger is dealing with an undisclosed illness, but there's no word on the severity. Rooker has been the best bat in the club's lineup this season, slashing […]

DeAndre Hopkins Signing With The Titans

According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins agreed to a deal with the Titans on Sunday. The contract is for two years and worth at least $26 million, although the Pro-Bowler could earn up to $32 million with incentives. After the Cardinals released Hopkins in May, the Titans emerged as […]

Eloy Jimenez Leaves Sunday With Groin Issue

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez left Sunday's contest against the Atlanta Braves prematurely after experiencing left groin tightness, according to the team's Twitter. He will be further evaluated, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. Jimenez has dealt with numerous injuries over his carer and has only played in 61 games this season, in […]

Jurickson Profar Out Of Sunday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Jurickson Profar is absent from Sunday's lineup for the game against Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees. The former first-round pick has disappointed during his first season in Denver, slashing .243/.324.375 with six bombs, 38 runs, 32 RBI, and one steal over 81 contests. Michael Toglia will take his spot in […]

Billy McKinney Sitting Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Billy McKinney is out of the lineup for Sunday's matchup with right-hander Chase Anderson and the Colorado Rockies. The 28-year-old is slashing .228/.265/.443 with four homers, eight runs, seven RBI, and no steals across 27 games. Oswaldo Cabrera will take his place in the outfield and bat eighth. The second-year player […]

Robbie Gould Wants To Continue Playing

Free-agent kicker Robbie Gould would like to continue playing. The 40-year-old has had a lengthy, successful career since entering the league in 2005, suiting up for the Bears, Giants, and most recently, the 49ers. He's made 86.5% of his field goal attempts, although his production has dipped over the years. That said, there's a good […]

Jeimer Candelario A Late Scratch On Sunday

Updating a previous report, Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (thumb) was a late scratch for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He was originally in the lineup, after missing both ends of Saturday's doubleheader, but was scratched after taking some swings and handling groundballs during pregame warmups. Apparently, the thumb is still bothering […]

Anthony DeSclafani Slated To Start On Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (shoulder) will be activated from the injured list on Tuesday and is slated to start against his former team, the Reds, in Cincinnati. The 33-year-old hurler has been on the 15-day IL since July 3 with shoulder fatigue but all signs point to him returning to the rotation […]

Panthers Offer Brian Burns A New Contract

According to Darin Gantt of Panthers.com, Carolina made a contract offer to defensive end Brian Burns. The 28-year-old aspires to become one of the highest earners at the position, something he's been vocal about throughout the offseason. He's certainly made a good case for himself, considering he finished last season by amassing a career-high 12.5 […]

Michael Wacha Has Yet To Resume Throwing

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael Wacha (shoulder) has yet to resume throwing after landing on the injured list back on July 4 with right shoulder inflammation. He told reporters that he'd like to start playing catch during the team's current road trip, either in Toronto or Detroit. However, he still has no timetable for […]

Willson Contreras Taking A Seat On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Washington Nationals. This is just a day off the veteran catcher as Andrew Knizner is starting behind the plate and batting ninth against Josiah Gray in his place. The 31-year-old backstop is slashing .244/.336/.431 with 11 home runs, […]

Kenny Pickett Continues To Receive Positive Reviews

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett has gotten plenty of positive press during the offseason. Defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi stated he's seen "true growth" from the young signal-caller. Wide receiver Allen Robinson also chimed in during an interview on SiriusXM NFL Radio, praising the 2022 first-round selection for his leadership and work ethic. Pickett finished his […]

Hunter Harvey Dealing With Soreness In His Forearm And Triceps

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Hunter Harvey (forearm, triceps) is dealing with soreness in both his forearm and his triceps, per beat writer Jesse Dougherty. He felt the soreness yesterday and then received X-rays on his elbow, which came back clean. However, you never want to see a pitcher dealing with pain in the forearm or […]

Brendan Rodgers Scheduled To Begin Rehab Assignment On Monday

Colorado Rockies infielder Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) is scheduled to start his rehab assignment with High-A Spokane on Monday, according to beat writer Patrick Saunders. The 26-year-old has been out all season while recovering from shoulder surgery that he underwent back in March. The procedure had the potential to end his season but it looks like […]

Saquon Barkley, Giants Remain At A Stalemate

According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the Giants aren't willing to restart talks with running back Saquon Barkley on a new deal. New York has made several offers previously. However, the former Nittany Lion declined all of them before hiring an additional agency to help with the negotiation process. Both sides have until […]

Bubba Wallace On Playoff Bubble, Shows Pace In New Hampshire Qualifying: NASCAR Starting Position Update

After a solid start to the 2023 NASCAR season, Bubba Wallace has struggled mightily in recent weeks. Over Team 23XI's last five races, Wallace has logged three finishes of 25th or worse, which included spins or crashes at both Chicago and Atlanta. The No. 23 team driver is currently on the NASCAR Playoff bubble and […]

Differing Opinions On Mac Jones Among Patriots Brass?

According to The Boston Globe's Ben Volin, New England Patriots president Jonathan Kraft is a staunch supporter of quarterback Mac Jones, and the Kraft family is fully invested in Jones succeeding after a disappointing sophomore season in 2022. However, head coach Bill Belichick doesn't share the same sentiments regarding the young signal-caller. While it was […]

Bryce Miller Activated From The 15-Day IL, Starting Sunday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller (finger) has been activated from the 15-day injured list and will start on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers. The 24-year-old hurler developed a blister on his throwing hand in his last start before the All-Star break back on June 30. He was then placed on the injured list on […]

Jeimer Candelario Returns To The Lineup On Sunday

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (thumb) is back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals. Candelario missed Saturday's doubleheader while dealing with a bruised right thumb but he's ready to rock on Sunday, starting at the hot corner and batting third against Jack Flaherty. He's been a hot topic […]

Raiders, Josh Jacobs Not Expected To Agree On Long-Term Deal

It's looking more and more likely that the Las Vegas Raiders and running back Josh Jacobs won't come to terms on a long-term contract extension by Monday's deadline to sign franchise-tagged players to extensions. Jacobs has yet to sign the $10.09 million franchise tender and has already sent word that he won't show up for […]

Nick Castellanos Taking A Seat On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the San Diego Padres. This looks to just be a routine day off for the veteran outfielder. Johan Rojas is starting in center field while Kyle Schwarber and Brandon Marsh round out the corner outfield spots. After a disappointing […]

Jaguars, Evan Engram Agree On Three-Year Extension

The Jacksonville Jaguars and franchise-tagged tight end Evan Engram agreed to a three-year, $42.5 million contract extension on Sunday, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. The Jaguars lock Engram up for the long term with head coach Doug Pederson and quarterback Trevor Lawrence after he had a career-high 73 catches for 766 yards and four […]

Matt Manning - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17

BALLER MOVE:  Add in deeper leagues. ROSTERED IN: 10% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Matt Manning didn't allow a hit over six innings while striking out five against the Blue Jays in his last start. He might not help much in the wins category being on the Tigers. He has managed to win three of his […]

Kyle Busch Wrecks In Wild New Hampshire Qualifying Session. What's His Crayon 301 Starting Position? NASCAR Update and Outlook

Whether you love him or hate him, Kyle Busch is always exciting. The veteran NASCAR driver recently brought some thrills to New Hampshire Motor Speedway during Crayon 301 qualifying. Busch has been electric throughout the 2023 season and has guided the Richard Childress Racing No. 8 Chevrolet to three wins this season. He headed to […]

Aaron Hicks Scratched From Sunday's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Miami Marlins as a precaution with lower-back soreness. Hicks should be considered day-to-day for now, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return to action for Monday's series opener against the visiting Los […]