Randy Bullock Signed To Active Roster

The Tennessee Titans signed kicker Randy Bullock to the active roster from the practice squad on Tuesday. The team also placed starting safety Amani Hooker (foot) on the Injured Reserve and signed tight end Tommy Hudson to the practice squad. Kicker Michael Badgley was cut on Monday after he missed one of his two extra […]

Elijah Mitchell Set For A Big Role

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell is set for an expanded role after Raheem Mostert (knee) announced on Tuesday that he'll be undergoing season-ending surgery. Mostert had just two carries in the Week 1 win over the Detroit Lions before he suffered his injury, and Mitchell reaped the benefits by carrying the ball […]

Domingo German Could Return This Weekend

New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German (shoulder) is set for a rehab outing on Tuesday and is nearing a return to the club. On Tuesday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that the team hopes to have him back for this weekend's series against the Cleveland Indians as long as his rehab start on Tuesday […]

Trey Mancini Removed Early From Tuesday's Game

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini was removed in the fourth inning of Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. DJ Stewart entered the game as a pinch-hitter to take over for Mancini. No reason has been given yet for Mancini's removal. Orioles beat reporters have been speculating that it could have to do with […]

Christian Kirk (WR, ARI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It feels to me like Christian Kirk just landed in the NFL a season ago, yet the truth is that Kirk is playing his fourth campaign as a pro in 2021. Last year seemed to be the true breakout season for Kirk […]

Jacob deGrom Throws Off A Mound On Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) threw 10 pitches off of a mound on Tuesday, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. This was of course a light session, but it was also a big step in deGrom's recovery as this was his first bullpen work since he was shutdown in July. Last week, it […]

Tim Patrick (WR, DEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Sound the alarms, boyz. Jerry Jeudy got injured yesterday in the Denver Broncos opening game after logging 31 snaps and while putting up some very solid numbers. Later it was known that Jeudy will miss between 6 and 8 weeks, which makes […]

John Gant Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher John Gant (abdomen) on the 10-day injured list due to a left abdominal strain on Tuesday. Fellow pitcher Andrew Albers was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Gant suffered the abdominal strain in the first inning of his start against the New York Yankees on Monday. He was […]

Jason Heyward Placed On Concussion Injured List

The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Jason Heyward (head) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Tuesday. The move is retroactive to Sunday. Heyward took a knee to the head during Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He was immediately observed by the medical staff, then removed from the game. The Cubs recalled outfielder Trayce […]

Taylor Heinicke (QB, WAS) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Hear me out. This is the craziest and riskiest of bets you'll be going for this week, but it could very well pay off if only next weekend. After a quarter of play and already into the second one, starter QB Ryan Fitzpatrick […]

Vince Velasquez Released By Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies released starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (finger) on Tuesday and he is now a free agent. Velasquez was on the injured list and in the midst of a rehab assignment when he was designated for assignment this weekend, which meant that he couldn't be placed on waivers for other teams to claim. The […]

Elijah Mitchell (RB, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Mitchell accumulated 3,864 total yards and 46 touchdowns during his collegiate career at Louisiana-Lafayette, which compelled the 49ers to select him in Round 6 of the 2021 NFL Draft. However, Raheem Mostert and third-round selection Trey Sermon were expected to share the vast majority of touches that […]

Kyle Schwarber Out Of The Lineup On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber is absent from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Tyler Anderson and the Seattle Mariners. It will be a much-needed day off for Schwarber, who has gone 0-for-16 with eight strikeouts and two walks over his last five games. He's slashing just .196/.302/.304 over the month of September […]

Joe Ryan Diagnosed With Right Wrist Contusion

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (wrist) was hit in his right arm by a comebacker during his start against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. After the game, he was taken for X-rays, which returned negative, leading to a diagnosis of a right wrist contusion. This is great news for Ryan, who should have a […]

Janson Junk Starting On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Janson Junk will start for the team on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox on the road. It'll be just the second career start for the right-hander, who previously started on September 5 against the Texas Rangers. During his outing against the Rangers, Junk allowed six hits, five runs, one walk, […]

Jake Cronenworth Takes Batting Practice On Tuesday

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth (finger) is taking part in batting practice prior to the team's game against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. According to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com, the Giants are hopeful that Cronenworth will return for this weekend's series against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 27-year-old has been out since last […]

Kenneth Gainwell (RB, PHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It was easy to envision factors aligning favorably for Gainwell which would eventually propel him into an ongoing role in Philadelphia’s offense. He can burst for significant yardage due to his acceleration as a runner, and also possesses the ability to operate as […]

Chris Sale On Track To Start On Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale is on schedule to make his next start on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles, according to Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Sale landed on the COVID-10 injured list last week after testing positive for the virus, but he has been asymptomatic and he has been staying active and […]

Brian Anderson Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson (shoulder) underwent a procedure to repair his left shoulder capsule on Tuesday. The surgery was successful and he is expected to be ready for Spring Training in 2022. Anderson had been dealing with shoulder discomfort for a great deal of the year and he attempted to play through it […]

Evan Longoria Isn't In Tuesday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria isn't starting Tuesday night's game against the San Diego Padres and right-hander Jake Arrieta. Longoria is batting .293 with a .391 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and a stolen base in 233 plate appearances this season. Kris Bryant is hitting sixth and starting at third base against Arrieta. […]

Seth Brown Back In The Starting Lineup Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Seth Brown is playing right field and batting sixth in Tuesday's game against Jackson Kowar and the Kansas City Royals. This will be his first start since August 22. He was out for nearly three weeks after testing positive for COVID-19 on August 27. After a rehab assignment, he was reinstated on […]

Lucas Giolito Reinstated, Starting On Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox reinstated starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He is set to start Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The 27-year-old was sidelined for about two weeks due to a left hamstring strain. He's had a few ups and downs throughout the year, but he […]

Latavius Murray (RB, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Murray appeared primed to seize a consistent role within New Orleans’ reconstructed offense, as the Saints entered the regular season with an attack that was highly deficient in dependable receiving weaponry. That seemed to provide Sean Payton with the incentive to deploy Murray […]

Tony Jones Jr. (RB, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jones was signed as an undrafted free agent by New Orleans in 2020 but was limited to five offensive snaps during the season. He also remained firmly outside the fantasy landscape throughout nearly all of the offseason. But his performance during the preseason […]

Sterling Shepard (WR, NYG) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 38% of Leagues ANALYSIS: You have definitely heard about the signing of Kenny Golladay with the Giants, am I right? Sure. But, I'm sad to report, Sterling Shepard stays strong as Big Blue's no. 1 wide receiver for another season, whether you like it or not. It […]

Tim Anderson Activated Prior To Tuesday's Game

The Chicago White Sox activated shortstop Tim Anderson (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. He is back in the starting lineup and leading off for the game. Anderson has been out since September 1 due to a left hamstring strain. The injury came at a rough […]

Mark Ingram II (RB, HOU) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Texans head coach David Culley was included on Baltimore’s staff from 2018-2020 (assistant head coach/passing game coordinator/wide receivers coach) and maintains an excellent relationship with Ingram. But the nebulous nature of Houston’s overcrowded backfield did not present a reason for optimism that Ingram […]

Jalen Reagor (WR, PHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: As a rookie, Jalen Reagor didn't have a lot of good games. This year, he opened the season with six catches for 49 yards and a touchdown. That means Reagor has: Already tied his TD total from last year Set a new career-high […]

Terrace Marshall Jr. (WR, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Considering the slew of incumbent 2020 Panthers he shares the field with (Christian McCaffrey, D.J. Moore, Robby Anderson) and the fact that Sam Darnold didn't look super comfortable in his regular season Panthers debut, and honestly, Terrace Marshall Jr.'s receiving production doesn't […]

Tommy Pham Isn't Starting On Tuesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham isn't in Tuesday's lineup. The Padres will take on the San Francisco Giants and right-handed starter Anthony DeSclafani but will do so with Pham on the bench. The veteran is batting .231 with a .343 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, and 13 stolen bases in 508 plate appearances this […]