Malcolm Butler 'Mulling Retirement' Amidst Personal Situation

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Malcolm Butler "is dealing with a personal situation that has him mulling retirement," according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. While further details are unknown, Butler has been away from the team for several days. The Super Bowl-winning cornerback joined Arizona this offseason after four seasons with the Patriots and three with the […]

Collin Johnson Offers Fantasy Upside as Red-Zone Weapon

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Collin Johnson has emerged as an under-the-radar weapon that could provide value for fantasy managers. Andy Staples of The Athletic identified Johnson as the Jaguars' biggest fantasy football sleeper, adding that he expects "the 6-foot-6 receiver from Texas to be a frequent red-zone target." He finished 2020 with just 18 catches […]

Rondale Moore May Quickly Move Up The Depth Chart

It was clear that the Cardinals had a vision for Rondale Moore when they selected him in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Now, Lindsay Jones of The Athletic opines that the Purdue product could receive a significant portion of Larry Fitzgerald's vacated targets, potentially more than anyone else on the team. Jones […]

Cam Newton Looking Like Patriots' Starting Quarterback

While Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has yet to name a starting quarterback for Week 1, Jeff Howe of The Athletic notes that the job will likely go to Cam Newton. The 32-year-old started all three preseason games and played alongside the first-team offense during Sunday's preseason finale. Meanwhile, all of rookie Mac Jones's reps […]

Trey Lance Set to Miss One Week With 'Chip' in Finger

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (finger) suffered a small "chip" fracture, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The injury should heal on its own over the next week. The No. 3 overall pick appeared in all three preseason games, going 19-for-41 with 276 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. He also added 16 rushing […]

Matt Barnes Placed On COVID-19 Injured List

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes (COVID) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported on Monday. Barnes is the fourth Red Sox player to be sidelined in less than a week, joining Christina Arroyo, Kike Hernandez, and Martin Perez. While a stint on the IL isn't ideal for a depleted […]

Raimel Tapia Activated From Injured List On Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia (toe) was activated from the injured list and will bat seventh on Monday against A.J. Alexy and the Texas Rangers. The 27-year-old, who has been sidelined since August 8 with a right big toe injury, previously batted leadoff but will bat down the lineup since Connor Joe has been so […]

Cardinals 'Hopeful' Jack Flaherty Will Return In 2021

The St. Louis Cardinals said Monday they are "hopeful" starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) will return in the 2021 season. The 25-year-old right-hander was placed on the 10-day injured list last week with a right shoulder strain, which followed up a previous IL stint with an oblique strain. Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak […]

Clayton Kershaw Throws Simulated Game On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (elbow) threw a simulated game on Monday. The 33-year-old southpaw has been shelved since early July with left elbow soreness and experienced a setback in his rehab later that month. While the Dodgers certainly want Kershaw back in the rotation as they eye another World Series run, manager […]

George Springer Activated From IR, Will DH On Monday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (knee) has been activated from the injured list, SportsNet columnist Shi Davidi reported. The 31-year-old, who has been sidelined since August 14 with a Grade 1 left knee sprain, will pencil into Monday's lineup at designated hitter against Mike Mayers and the Los Angeles Angels. Despite playing a shortened […]

Josh Donaldson Goes Yard In Monday's Win

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, and two RBI in Monday's victory over the Tigers. Donaldson hammered the ball all day, registering exit velocities of at least 103 MPH on all four of his batted balls, topping out at 110.6 MPH on a mammoth, two-run homer. The […]

Alex Colome Records 10th Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome picked up his 10th save of the season Monday against the Tigers. Colome got two quick groundouts but put two baserunners on, one on a throwing error before inducing a flyout to lock up the win for Minnesota. The righty is closing out games with success for the Twins, […]

Hunter Renfroe To Return Monday Or Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe has been on the bereavement list for several games as he's mourned the death of his father, but his return is now imminent, as he has joined the team in the St. Petersburg area and will be added to the active roster as soon as he clears COVID intake […]

Jose Marmolejos Returns To Majors

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Jose Marmolejos was recalled to the major leagues from Triple-A Tacoma Monday. Relief pitcher Jimmy Yacabonis was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Marmolejos has played in 72 games at Triple-A this year, and produced a .360 batting average with 23 homers and 71 RBI. His 1.152 OPS is the […]

Brad Peacock Acquired By Red Sox

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Brad Peacock is the newest member of the organization, as he was shipped over from Cleveland this afternoon. The Red Sox sent cash considerations in return. Peacock has not been on a 40-man roster this season, hence his eligibility to be traded. In ten starts and eleven appearances for Triple-A […]

Bailey Ober Fans Five In Monday's Win

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober earned his second win of the season against the Tigers Monday. Ober pitched six innings, allowing two runs on five hits while walking zero batters. The right-hander generated 11 whiffs, seven of them on his fastball. Ober has pitched very well over his last 10 starts, as he's recorded […]

Jonathan Arauz Available Monday

Boston Red Sox infielder Jonathan Arauz is available to play Monday, though he is not in the starting lineup. Yairo Munoz is in the lineup at second base. Arauz left Sunday's game after appearing to tweak something swinging the bat, and it's good news that he's managed to avoid missing any time. Arauz is expected […]

Martin Perez Tests Positive For COVID-19

Boston Red Sox pitcher Martin Perez has tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the third player on the team to do so after Kike Hernandez and Christian Arroyo. He is now expected to miss 10 games, and contact tracing is ongoing. After being demoted to the bullpen, Perez is not likely to be on many fantasy […]

Deshaun Watson Could Be Inactive Every Week

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson could be a healthy scratch every week, per Aaron Wilson of Sports Talk 790. This report builds on a previous one that stated the Texans would be prepared to place Watson on the active roster- though it's becoming increasingly likely that he won't be suiting up for the Texans this […]

Deebo Samuel Makes 24-Yard Reception in Preseason Finale

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel caught one of two targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 34-10 win against the Las Vegas Raiders in the preseason finale. The third-year wideout dealt with a foot injury in 2020 but is one of the best wideouts after the catch, eluding defenders and using his strength to […]

Jalen Hurd Draws Six Targets in Preseason Finale

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd caught four of six targets for 25 yards during Sunday's 34-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in the preseason finale. The third-year wideout converted from playing running back in college at Tennessee but has failed to stay healthy during his first two years in the league. Obviously, […]

Saquon Barkley Not Guaranteed To Play In Week 1

There is still no guarantee that New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will be ready to play in Week 1. Initially, coach Joe Judge said Barkley could miss the first two weeks of the season. The Giants open up their year against the Denver Broncos at home. Judge may hold Barkley out of the […]

Raheem Mostert Explosive in Preseason Finale

In the preseason finale, San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert carried seven times for 53 yards during Sunday's 34-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Mostert only saw seven carries, most of which came on the opening drive, averaging 7.5 YPC with elite speed and elusiveness, making him a perfect fit in the zone-run […]

Kyle Tucker Hitting .411 Last Four Games

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker is 7-for-17 over his last four games heading into the team's series against the Mariners in Seattle Monday night. Tucker is having a fantastic second half of his season, slashing .301/.357/.573 with 13 extra-base hits, 14 runs scored and 22 runs batted in through 29 games since the All-Star break. […]

JaMycal Hasty Rushes For Two Touchdowns in Preseason Finale

San Francisco 49ers running back JaMycal Hasty had 13 carries for 55 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 34-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in the preseason finale. Hasty enters his second season in the league and is buried in a talented San Francisco running back depth chart. His impressive running on Sunday was […]

Jake Meyers Continues To Impress

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers will try and stay hot heading into the team's series against the Mariners beginning Monday night. The 25-year-old was called up on August 1 and all he has done all month is hit. Meyers has hits in 11 of his last 12 starts and is slashing .324/.347/.529 through 68 at-bats […]

Yuli Gurriel Hitting .288 With RISP

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will head into Monday night's action slashing .266/.347/.422 over his last 16 games. The 37-year-old has been banged up over the last month but is trending in the right direction, hitting .296 over his last seven games. Gurriel continues to defy fantasy expectations and is hitting a rock-solid .288 […]

Aledmys Diaz Losing AB's Despite Hot Stretch

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Aledmys Diaz will head into the team's matchup against the Mariners Monday night swinging a hot stick at the plate. Diaz is slashing .287/.330/.372 during the month of August but has been losing playing time over the last week. The Astros simply are getting healthier, welcoming back All-Star Alex Bregman and young […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Scores Rushing Touchdown in Preseason Finale

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 4-of-7 pass attempts for 64 yards and carried twice for three yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 34-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in the preseason finale. Garoppolo converted a one-yard rushing touchdown at the goal-line to put the 49ers up 7-0. It's ironic because rookie quarterback […]

Cardinals Cut KeeSean Johnson

The Arizona Cardinals cut wide receiver KeeSean Johnson on Monday. Johnson spent two years in Arizona. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2019 draft and started five games, racking up 36 catches for 360 yards and a touchdown. Johnson competed with Andy Isabella, Greg Dortch, and Antoine Wesley for the fifth wide […]