Austin Nola Sitting With Thumb Soreness On Wednesday

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola (thumb, wrist) is getting the day off on Wednesday as the team faces Scott Kazmir and the San Francisco Giants. Victor Caratini is getting the start behind the plate for the game. Nola is dealing with thumb and wrist soreness. He injured himself during a play at the plate […]

Zach Pascal Out With Illness Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal (illness) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. As long as this isn't related to COVID-19, Pascal should be able to suit up for a Week 3 matchup with the Tennessee Titans. Pascal is second on the team in targets (11) behind Michael Pittman Jr.'s 16 through the […]

Wade Miley Will Have His Next Start Skipped

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Wade Miley (neck) is currently dealing with a stiff neck. As a result, his next turn in the rotation will be skipped. The Reds will be going with Luis Castillo, Sonny Gray, Vladimir Gutierrez and Tyler Mahle in their four-game series against the Washington Nationals, which begins on Thursday. Miley, who […]

Saquon Barkley Limited To Start The Week

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Barkley continues to take things slow in practices and games after tearing his ACL early in the 2020 season. However, he handled 84 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 2 loss to the Washington Football Team, […]

Shohei Ohtani To Make His Next Start On Sunday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will make his next trip to the mound on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners. Ohtani's last pitching appearance came this past Sunday, when he struck out 10 Athletics over eight innings while allowing two runs. Angels manager Joe Maddon had told reporters that Ohtani would pitch again […]

Evan Engram Returns To Limited Practice

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (calf) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. The oft-injured tight end missed the first two weeks of the season with his calf injury, but he's improving and could be on track to make his 2021 season debut in Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons. But with the […]

Kenny Golladay Limited Wednesday With Hip Injury

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hip) was added to Wednesday's injury report with a hip issue. He reportedly did very little during the open portion of Wednesday's practice and was listed as a limited participant. Golladay has been able to suit up for both weeks of the regular season despite dealing with a […]

Josh Jacobs Still Not Practicing

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. Head coach Jon Gruden said that Jacobs was "very questionable" for Week 3 against the Miami Dolphins after he sat out in the team's Week 2 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. A missed practice to begin the week is an ominous sign. […]

Jack Flaherty To Start Game 2 Of Friday's Doubleheader

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) has been named the team's starter for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs. He will be on a pitch count for the game. Cardinals manager Mike Shildt told reporters on Wednesday that it "wouldn't be unfair to describe him as an opener." Flaherty has […]

Rashaad Penny Ruled Out For Week 3

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (calf) has been ruled out for Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings. Penny had just two carries for eight yards in the Week 1 win over the Indianapolis Colts but then was inactive in the Week 2 overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans. The former first-rounder just cannot stay […]

Panthers Defense Poised For Strong Game Thursday

The Carolina Panthers defense could have a strong game against the Texans in Week 3. Carolina's defense has taken advantage of favorable matchups against Jets rookie Zach Wilson and Saints signal-caller, Jameis Winston. Those matchups have yielded totals of 10 sacks and three interceptions, numbers that have made the Panthers defense a startable option ahead […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Practicing Despite Illness

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who is dealing with a non-COVID-19-illness, is expected to practice in some capacity on Wednesday, according to head coach Andy Reid said. Edwards-Helaire's status is one to watch as the week progresses, but it's a good sign that he's practicing to open the week. The second-year back saw […]

Garrett Hampson Getting A Breather On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Garrett Hampson is absent from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Sam Hilliard is manning center field for the game while Raimel Tapia is leading off. Hampson has been the team's primary leadoff hitter lately and he's been producing some decent results. Over 16 games this month, […]

Lions Exploring Trade Options Involving Jamie Collins

The Detroit Lions are exploring trade options involving linebacker Jamie Collins, according to sources. The Lions have opted to go younger at the position, which means that Collins could be on his way out the door if Detroit finds a match with another club. With Collins reducing his salary on a restructured contract this spring, […]

Jorge Polanco Out Of The Lineup On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop/second baseman Jorge Polanco is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Kyle Hendricks and the Chicago Cubs. Luis Arraez is getting the start at second base with Andrelton Simmons at shortstop. This will be Simmons' first game back since being placed on the restricted list due to visa-related issues this […]

Dan Arnold A Streaming Option Against Texans

Carolina Panthers tight end Dan Arnold has an exploitable matchup on tap against the Texans in Week 3. Arnold had a quiet Week 1 but was productive in a tough matchup against the Saints, exceeding 50 receiving yards. The big tight end did see his snap percentage tumble last week, though that could have been […]

Bradley Chubb Placed On Injured Reserve

The Denver Broncos placed outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday after he elected to undergo arthroscopic surgery to have bone chips removed from his troublesome ankle. Chubb will now miss at least the next three weeks after aggravating his ankle in the Week 2 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Denver also […]

Jameson Taillon To Begin A Rehab Assignment On Wednesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (ankle) is set to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. The 29-year-old right-hander has been sidelined since early September due to a partially-torn tendon in his right ankle. If all goes well with his rehab start on Wednesday, we could see him back in the […]

Byron Buxton Isn't In Wednesday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton isn't starting on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Buxton is batting .286 with a .330 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and six stolen bases in 209 plate appearances. Instead, Nick Gordon is starting in center field and hitting sixth against the Cubs. The 25-year-old is batting […]

49ers Sign Chris Thompson To Practice Squad

The San Francisco 49ers signed running back Chris Thompson and defensive lineman Eddie Yarbrough to their practice squad on Wednesday. The team released tight end Jordan Matthews from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Other than the Baltimore Ravens, the Niners have the most beat up backfield in the league with Raheem Mostert out […]

Domingo German Activated From Injured List

The New York Yankees activated pitcher Domingo German (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. The team optioned outfielder Estevan Florial to Triple-A in a corresponding move. German is set to take on a bullpen role going forward. He was out for nearly two months while dealing with shoulder inflammation. Prior to the injury, […]

Michael Conforto Isn't Starting On Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto isn't in the lineup on Wednesday. The Mets will take on the Boston Red Sox and left-handed starter Chris Sale but will do so with Conforto on the bench. The outfielder is batting .223 with a .339 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and a stolen base in 445 plate […]

Dylan Carlson Included In Wednesday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson is starting in right field and batting fifth in Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He was lifted in the seventh inning of Tuesday's game and there was speculation that he had suffered an injury in the game. He grimaced and showed signs of pain after striking out right […]

Terrace Marshall Jr. Tough To Trust Despite Good Matchup

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. gets a good matchup against Houston in Week 3. Marshall has been the team's third wideout, playing at least 50 percent of the snaps each week and seeing a season-high six targets in Week 1. However, the production just hasn't been there yet, as the rookie receiver has […]

Antonio Gibson Limited In Practice Wednesday

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday ahead of the Week 3 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. It's the same injury that had Gibson on the injury report before the season opener, but he has played in both games so far and has led […]

Willy Adames Sitting Out On Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Miles Mikolas and the St. Louis Cardinals. Luis Urias is shifting over to cover shortstop for the game. Adames was activated from the injured list prior to Monday's game. He started each of the team's last two games and went […]

Anthony Rizzo On The Bench Wednesday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo isn't in the lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Texas Rangers and left-handed starter Taylor Hearn. Rizzo is batting .250 with a .348 on-base percentage, 20 home runs, and six stolen bases in 537 plate appearances this season. Luke Voit is hitting second and starting in […]

Robby Anderson A Solid Flex Option Against Houston

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson draws a favorable matchup in Week 3 against the Texans. Anderson has disappointed in terms of overall production, totaling just four receptions through two weeks of play. However, there are reasons to be encouraged, namely the fact that he's been on the field for at least 74 percent of […]

Wily Peralta Set To Start Sunday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Wily Peralta will start on Sunday, matching up against the Kansas City Royals. Peralta has pitched to a 3.04 ERA, a 4.89 FIP, 52 strikeouts, and 32 walks in 83 innings this season. He's been particularly effective as of late. Since July ended, the veteran is sporting a 2.41 ERA in eight […]

Bobby Dalbec Absent From Wednesday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Taijuan Walker and the New York Mets. Kyle Schwarber is manning first base for the game. Dalbec has been raking for nearly two months now. He slashed .339/.431/.774 with seven home runs and 21 RBI in August. Through […]