Michael Chavis Starts Triple-A Rehab Stint Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Michael Chavis (elbow) will start a rehab assignment for Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. The 22-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list two weeks ago with a right elbow strain. Chavis has only played in six games for the Pirates since being acquired at […]

Ronald Jones II The Starter In Name Only?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said earlier this week that running back Ronald Jones II would start in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons, but how much stock should fantasy managers put in that statement? Arians also said on his weekly radio show that his top three running backs are "all starters." Based […]

Jesse Winker Could Return To Reds Lineup Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (ribs) could be back in the lineup on Friday against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reported Thursday. Winker has been rehabbing with Triple-A Louisville as he bounces back from an intercostal strain that sidelined him back in August. The 28-year-old lefty was having his […]

Saquon Barkley Will Play Thursday Night

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) will play on Thursday night against the Washington Football Team, according to a source. Barkley was questionable coming in, and he even admitted that two games in four days was not ideal after returning from a torn ACL in 2020. As expected, the 24-year-old was eased into […]

A.J. Brown Gets In A Full Practice

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) returned to a full practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Brown had offseason surgery on his knees, so he will be monitored by the Titans early on. In the Week 1 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the 24-year-old played 52 of a possible 64 offensive snaps […]

Wander Franco Could Be Activated During Rays Homestand

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hamstring) could be activated off the injured list at some point over the team's current 10-game homestand. Manager Kevin Cash told the media he hasn't ruled out activating Franco on his first day of eligibility next Tuesday, but that he also thinks that would be too soon. The 20-year-old […]

EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 5: English Premier League

Another great weekend last time out saw us bag five of seven bets over the two games. Wolves beat Watford to bag us a nice +136 winner, although we whiffed on the total corners and our prop bet of there being a penalty. But we made up for it with a sweep of all our […]

Jaguars Release Duke Johnson

The Jacksonville Jaguars released running back Duke Johnson from their practice squad on Thursday. That didn't take long. The Jaguars added Johnson to their practice squad just last week. Even if he latches on with another organization relatively soon, he's unlikely to become a fantasy relevant name anytime soon. The Jaguars will move forward with […]

Zach Ertz Back At Practice Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (hamstring) returned to a limited practice session on Thursday after he did not practice on Wednesday. Ertz was injured in the Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons and was mainly given a rest on Wednesday as a precaution, so he should be available to play in the Week […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Will Start Throwing On Friday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga (shoulder) will start throwing on Friday, manager Aaron Boone told reporters on Thursday. The 26-year-old right-hander was placed on the injured list on September 5 with a strained rotator cuff. There is still no exact timeline set for when he will return, so fantasy managers should keep an […]

DJ LeMahieu Gets Day Off Thursday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is not in Thursday's lineup against the Baltimore Orioles. The team has made no indication that the 33-year-old veteran is injured, so he is likely getting a scheduled day off. LeMahieu has been solid at the plate as of late, slashing .320/.379/.440 through his last seven games with one […]

Jamison Crowder Limited In Return To Practice

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (groin) was removed from the COVID-19 list on Thursday, but he was a limited practice participant in his return due to a groin injury. The groin issue isn't new, but it's unlikely to keep him from making his season debut in Week 2 against the New England Patriots […]

Alex Wood Could Return To The Mound On Saturday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Wood has a "good chance" of being activated from the COVID-19 injured list and making his next start against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, according to Giants manager Gabe Kapler. Wood has been out since late August after testing positive for COVID-19. He had bad symptoms from the virus, […]

Jake Odorizzi Could Return When First Eligible

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (foot) has been diagnosed with a mid-foot sprain. He told reporters on Thursday that he was optimistic he'd be able to return to the rotation after the minimum 10 days. He landed on the injured list this past Tuesday, so he'll be first eligible to return on Friday, September […]

Akil Baddoo Sitting Against Rays On Thursday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo is heading to the bench for Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Robbie Grossman is leading off in the game and starting in the outfield alongside Derek Hill and Eric Haase. Baddoo has been the team's primary leadoff hitter for a big chunk of the season, but he hasn't […]

Shane Baz Could Make His MLB Debut On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Shane Baz could make his MLB debut in Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Topkin also suggested that the Rays could roll with a bullpen game on Friday or move Luis Patino up a day from Saturday to Friday. Baz is […]

CeeDee Lamb Struggles With Drops

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb said that his drops on Thursday night were because he was "in [his] own head." Lamb clearly has the skills needed to become an undisputed top wide receiver, but he needs to fix his hands issue first. The star's hands sometimes flash as among the best in the league, […]

Christian Kirk Has Favorable Matchup In Week 2

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk will look to build on his big Week 1 performance. The Cardinals will host the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2 after the Bengals wide receivers totaled 196 yards in the season opener against the Vikes. Kirk had five catches on five targets in Week 1, but he made the […]

Austin Meadows On The Bench Again Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows is out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive game on Thursday as the team prepares to face Tyler Alexander and the Detroit Tigers. Kevin Kiermaier, Manuel Margot and Randy Arozarena are manning the outfield for the game. It's a bit surprising to see Meadows sitting out two […]

Lil'Jordan Humphrey Off The Fantasy Radar In Week 2

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey slotted in as the team's third receiver in a Week 1 win over the Packers. On the plus side, Humphrey logged the third-most snaps among Saints receivers, though he played on just 29 percent of the offensive snaps and didn't see a target come his way. Carolina's secondary […]

Ryan Spann Can Take Out Another Big Name

The 11th-ranked UFC light heavyweight, Ryan Spann (19-6), will be provided with a huge opportunity when he faces the sixth-ranked Anthony Smith in Saturday night's main event. Seeking his 20th professional win, Spann typically finishes his foes, with 11 of his wins coming by submission and five by knockout/TKO (84% finish rate). DraftKings sees Spann […]

Ty'Son Williams To Be Used In Committee

Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman said that running back Ty'Son Williams will be used in a committee. In their Monday night loss against the Las Vegas Raiders, Williams started the game and was the primary running back for most of the first half. In the second half, however, fellow running back Latavius Murray saw […]

Shohei Ohtani Won't Make His Next Start On Friday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (arm) is not going to make his scheduled start against the Oakland Athletics on Friday. Ohtani reportedly felt sore after playing catch on Wednesday. According to beat reporter Jeff Fletcher, the team still hopes that he will pitch again this year. There have been no talks of […]

DeAndre Hopkins Primed For Big Performance In Week 2

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has a favorable matchup for Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings. Hopkins saw eight targets in Week 1 and had six catches for 83 yards and two touchdowns. It seems obvious that Hopkins is quarterback Kyler Murray's favorite target, and he should be considered a top-tier WR1 for Week […]

Trey Mancini And Pedro Severino Remain Out On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini (oblique) and catcher Pedro Severino (leg) are out of the starting lineup once again on Thursday. Mancini is dealing with oblique and abdominal injuries. He was originally slated to start Wednesday's game, but was eventually scratched. This will be his third time out of the lineup over the past […]

Anthony Smith Hoping For Third Straight Victory

It has been two main events in the last three bouts for the 33-year-old light heavyweight Anthony Smith 35-16), and he returns to the Octagon on Saturday to face Ryan Spann in the night's main event. After losing three out of four in the Octagon, Smith has won his last two bouts by stoppages in […]

Daniel Lynch Exits Thursday's Start With Calf Tightness

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Daniel Lynch (calf) was removed from his start against the Oakland Athletics after two innings due to left calf tightness. Joel Payamps entered the game in the third inning to take over. Lynch struggled over the two innings he was able to pitch on Thursday, allowing two hits, one walk […]

Framber Valdez Scratched From Thursday's Start

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (hand) has been scratched from his start against the Texas Rangers on Thursday. Luis Garcia, who was originally slated to pitch on Friday, will now start Thursday's game instead. Valdez reportedly suffered a small cut on his left hand (his throwing hand) on Wednesday. He is being considered day-to-day. […]

Deonte Harris A Dart-Throw Play Against Carolina

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harris will attempt to carry his Week 1 success into a matchup with the Panthers. Harris led the Saints in receiving yards last week, totaling 55 of his 72 yards on a deep touchdown pass from Jameis Winston. The speedster only played 44 percent of the offensive snaps, a […]

Devin Clark Hoping To Rebound Saturday

Coming off of a first-round loss in his previous main-event showing, Devin Clark (12-5) will look to rebound on Saturday with a big win in the night's co-main event. Stepping into the cage with a devastating striker in Ion Cutelaba, Clark typically tries to go the distance and tire his opponent out to earn the […]