T.J. Yeldon Unlikely To Practice Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (ankle) is unlikely to practice on Wednesday. Yeldon started and played through his ankle injury last weekend with Leonard Fournette (hamstring) inactive for a second straight week. It's looking more and more likely that Fournette will make his return against the Jets this Sunday, so Yeldon would go back […]

Leonard Fournette, Austin Seferian-Jenkins Expected To Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring), tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins (abdomen) and defensive end Calais Campbell (ankle) are all expected to practice on Wednesday. Fournette has missed the last two games but is trending in the right direction and should be able to suit up in Week 4 against the Jets this weekend. If […]

Josh McDaniels Not Worried About Josh Gordon

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels doesn't think there will be issues with wide receiver Josh Gordon learning the offense after being acquired via trade last week. "I'm not worried at all about Josh's ability to pick up our system," McDaniels told reporters. "He's already demonstrated an ability to do that. I think he'll […]

Blue Jays Parting Ways With John Gibbons Wednesday

The Toronto Blue Jays will announce that they are parting ways with manager John Gibbons on Wednesday, according to multiple industry sources. We have known this for weeks, so it's just official confirmation from the team. Gibbons had two separate stints as the manager in Toronto -- first from 2004 to 2008 and again from […]

Lou Trivino Dealing With Neck Issue

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said relief pitcher Lou Trivino (neck) was unavailable due to a neck issue on Tuesday. He received treatment and will be re-evaluated on Wednesday. Trivino has been a key bullpen piece for the A's all year, but he has struggled of late, likely because of his neck issue. The right-hander […]

Hunter Pence To Lead Off To Close Out The Season

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said outfielder Hunter Pence will hit leadoff for the final four games of the regular season. Pence homered and scored three runs in the extra-inning win over the Padres on Tuesday and has hit .255 with two homers and five RBI in 17 games this month. On the season, […]

X-Rays Negative On Kris Bryant

X-rays turned up negative on Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (wrist) after he was forced to leave the game early on Tuesday after getting hit by a pitch. However, he will not play on Wednesday. While Bryant severely disappointed his fantasy owners this year due to a shoulder injury mostly, and he won't be […]

Dansby Swanson To Undergo MRI

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (wrist) will undergo an MRI exam on his left hand/wrist after he left the game early on Tuesday. This has the potential to be a serious injury for the shortstop, and it should be noted that he also missed around two weeks with a similar injury earlier this year. While […]

Michael Brantley Removed As Precaution Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley (calf) was removed from the game early as a precaution on Tuesday with a bruised right calf due to a foul ball. Brantley doubled, scored a run and walked in three plate appearances before he exited the game. The left-handed hitting outfielder has had a very solid season for the […]

Noah Syndergaard Battles Through Sickness Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (illness) was sick during his outing against the Braves on Tuesday, but he still threw six innings of shutout baseball regardless. Thor gave up just three hits while walking two and fanning five to drop his ERA to 3.22 on the season He has a solid 9.23 K/9 […]

Addison Russell Appears Likely To Face Suspension

Major League Baseball has additional credible information about a domestic-violence case involving Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell and his ex-wife, Melisa Reidy, according to sources familiar with the investigation. As a result, Russell has been placed on administrative leave and appears likely to face a suspension from the league. Russell and his agent, Scott Boras, […]

Kris Bryant Has Bruised Wrist

Updating a previous report, Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (wrist) has been diagnosed with a left wrist bruise after being hit by a pitch on Tuesday. It's unclear how long Bryant might be forced to miss, but it's terrible timing with the Cubs hanging onto a slim lead in the division over the Brewers. […]

Saints Re-Sign Brandon Tate

The New Orleans Saints re-signed wide receiver Brandon Tate on Tuesday, according to a source. He will be at practice on Wednesday. Tate was released by the team before the season started. He had just six catches for 81 yards and a touchdown in 13 games with the Bills in 2017. The Saints will likely […]

Ji-Man Choi Cleared Of Concussion

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (head) was cleared of a concussion but is still in the protocol and is being monitored. Choi left the game early after a collision at home plate with Yankees backstop Gary Sanchez. He also needed stitches on his ear. It sounds like Choi avoided […]

Kris Bryant Hit By Pitch, Leaves Game

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (wrist) left the game early on Tuesday after being hit in the left wrist by a pitch. Infielder/outfielder Ian Happ replaced Bryant at third base. Bryant was hitless in two plate appearances with a strikeout before he left the game. He's had really bad luck with injuries this year, […]

Chris Devenski To Serve As Opener Wednesday

Houston Astros relief pitcher Chris Devenski will start what will be a bullpen game against the Blue Jays on Wednesday. Devenski will likely only go for an inning or two, so he's not streaming material. The right-hander has had a tough year by his standards, going 2-2 with a 4.12 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 9.9 […]

Nick Delmonico Leaves Game Early Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Nick Delmonico (shoulder) left the game early on Tuesday with a sore right shoulder and is listed as day-to-day. He injured himself making a diving catch. Delmonico struck out in two plate appearances before departing the contest. He hasn't been of much use to fantasy owners this year with his .217/.301/.382 […]

Ji-Man Choi Leaves With Concussion-Like Symptoms

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (head) left the game early on Tuesday with "concussion-like symptoms." He also needed stitches on his left ear after colliding with Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez. Choi had a walk in his two plate appearances before leaving the game. He's been a nice addition after coming over from Milwaukee […]

Dansby Swanson Injured Tuesday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand) left the game early on Tuesday with left hand soreness. Swanson was hitless in his only plate appearance before leaving with his injury. It's likely to be a day-to-day situation, but the Braves could choose to be extra cautious in order to have Swanson fully healthy for the postseason. […]

Bryce Harper Would Like To Stay In D.C.

Washington Nationals impending free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper said he would "absolutely love to be" in Washington for the long term. Harper has led the team to four playoff appearances since he was taken first overall in the 2010 draft. "When I talk about D.C., I get giddy. I get happy. Because it's me. It's what […]

Christian Walker To Have Surgery Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (jaw) will have surgery on Wednesday in which he'll have a plate put in and his jaw wired shut for a week. He'll also be on a liquid diet for a month. It's a brutal way to end the season for a player that had played in just 37 […]

Marcus Peters, Mark Barron Not Practicing

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Marcus Peters (calf) and linebacker Mark Barron (ankle) both have not practiced yet this week. Peters is dealing with a calf strain and although he hasn't been ruled out for Thursday, it's highly unlikely he'll play against the Rams. Barron has yet to play this year and is also likely doubtful […]

Dalvin Cook Limited In Practice Tuesday

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) was limited in practice on Tuesday. Cook remains day-to-day and has a chance to play this Thursday against the Rams, but he's looking like a game-time decision as of now after missing the Week 3 game against the Bills. At this point if Cook plays, he'll be a […]

Rangers Shutting Mike Minor Down

The Texas Rangers have shut starting pitcher Mike Minor down for the remainder of the season, as he's reached an innings limit. Minor will finish with a 12-8 record, 4.18 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 132 strikeouts in 157 innings over 28 starts in 2018. Those aren't bad numbers at all considering he didn't start a […]

Dodgers To Skip Rich Hill This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill will have his final start of the season skipped this weekend against the Giants. Instead, the Dodgers will go with Hyun-Jin Ryu, Clayton Kershaw and rookie Walker Buehler. Hill could be available out of the bullpen to close out the season or he could also pitch a potential […]

Tom Savage The Favorite To Join 49ers

While the San Francisco 49ers aren't expected to add a veteran quarterback this week to back up C.J. Beathard, sources say that free-agent quarterback Tom Savage is the favorite to sign in San Francisco eventually. Savage played in eight games with the Texans last year after Deshaun Watson's injury and was 125-for-223 (56.1 completion percentage) […]

Raiders Signing Matt McCrane

The Oakland Raiders are signing free-agent kicker Matt McCrane on Tuesday, according to sources. McCrane was an undrafted free agent that didn't make it out of training camp with the Cardinals. With Mike Nugent dealing with a hip injury he suffered in Week 3, expect McCrane to serve as the team's booter until Nugent is […]

Shelby Miller Throws Sim Game Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow) threw a 60-pitch simulated game on Tuesday, and the team wants to get him into a game against the Padres to close out the regular season this weekend. Miller has made exactly eight starts in the last two seasons because of arm injuries, and he had posted an […]

Shohei Ohtani To Have Tommy John Surgery Next Week

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will have Tommy John surgery next week. The procedure that will keep him off the mound for all of the 2019 season will be performed by Dr. ElAttrache in Los Angeles. The good news is that the two-way star should be able to serve as a […]

Packers Sign Bashaud Breeland

The Green Bay Packers signed free-agent cornerback Bashaud Breeland on Tuesday. Breeland will replace Davon House (shoulder), who is going on Injured Reserve. The former fourth-round pick of the Redskins will bring a veteran presence to a young secondary. He had 37 tackles and an interception returned for a touchdown in 15 games with Washington […]