Austin Meadows Belts Three-Run Shot On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer during Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He launched a three-run shot to right-center field to extend the Rays lead 4-0. It was his 26th long ball of the season. The 26-year-old has now collected a hit in six of his […]

Damien Harris Limited To Start The Week

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (finger) is on the injury report to begin the week and was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. It's unclear when Harris injured his finger, but it doesn't look like it should keep him out for a Week 3 date with the New Orleans Saints. Harris […]

Anthony Firkser Misses Practice Wednesday

Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Firkser (knee) was unable to practice on Wednesday. Firkser was limited in practice to begin last week but did not practice on Friday and was inactive in the Week 2 overtime win over the Seattle Seahawks. MyCole Pruitt and Geoff Swaim split the majority of tight end snaps in his […]

A.J. Brown Limited In Practice Wednesday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) got in a limited practice session on Wednesday. Brown also had a limited session last week before returning to full practice the following two days. He was active and saw a season-high nine targets in the overtime victory over the Seattle Seahawks, but he could only haul in […]

Johnny Cueto To Make A Rehab Start On Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) is slated to make a rehab start at Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday. He is expected to throw about 35 pitches in the outing. The 35-year-old was placed on the injured list in early September due to elbow soreness. He's had an uneven season overall, going 7-7 with […]

DeAndre Hopkins Unable To Practice Wednesday

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (ribs) was listed as a non-practice participant on Wednesday. The Cardinals could just be resting the veteran early in the week, but it's something to watch for on Thursday and Friday ahead of a Week 3 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Hopkins hasn't gone over 100 yards receiving in […]

David Fletcher Heading To The Bench On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Luis Garcia and the Houston Astros. Kean Wong is getting the start at second base and batting ninth in the game. Fletcher has been struggling immensely at the plate so far this month. Over 18 games in September, […]

Dalvin Cook Misses Practice With Ankle Injury

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. Cook was hobbled in the second half of the Week 2 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, and head coach Mike Zimmer said that Cook was dealing with a sprained ankle. The 26-year-old is a must-start RB1 anytime he's active, but his status could […]

Parris Campbell Looking To Return In Week 3

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell (abdomen) was limited in practice to start the week on Wednesday. Campbell was inactive in the Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Rams after serving as the No. 3 pass-catcher behind Michael Pittman Jr. and Zach Pascal in the season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The 24-year-old was […]

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, […]