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Alshon Jeffery Progressing Well
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) is "progressing well" and has been catching "75 balls a day" as part of his rehab. Jeffery remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list and remains questionable for Week 1. While it's unlikely he remains on the PUP and misses the first […]
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Decision On Carson Wentz Could Come Friday
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said he's likely to make a decision on quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) on Friday. The Eagles still do not know if Wentz will be able to start in Week 1, and we probably won't know for sure until this weekend. Wentz has top-five upside at his position, but his […]
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Brian Goodwin, Jorge Soler Continue Rehab Assignments
Kansas City Royals outfielder Brian Goodwin (groin) went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a walk for Triple-A Omaha on Monday night, while outfielder Jorge Soler (toe) went 1-for-4 with a walk. Both outfielders are getting close to rejoining the Royals and should see regular playing time when they come off the disabled list. Goodwin had […]
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Adam Wainwright Throws Four Scoreless Innings
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (elbow) tossed four scoreless innings for Triple-A Memphis on Monday in what might be his final rehab outing before rejoining the team. He gave up three hits while walking two and striking out four, throwing 38 of his 61 pitches for strikes. The veteran right-hander is expected to […]
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Josh Harrison Clears Waivers
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Josh Harrison (hamstring), who is day-to-day with a hamstring injury, has cleared revocable trade waivers. The Pirates are 13.5 games out of the National League Central, but more importantly have fallen to 8.5 games out of the second wild-card spot, so they may be more willing to sell now. Harrison hasn't been […]
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Gary Sanchez Homers In Rehab Game
New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) went 2-for-4 with a home run for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday. It's a good sign and shows that he's close to returning to the big leagues. Expect Sanchez to continue his rehab assignment the rest of the week with an eye toward returning around Sept. 3. The 25-year-old […]
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Sean Manaea To Visit With Specialist Tuesday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea (shoulder) will visit with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Tuesday after undergoing an MRI exam on Monday. The left-hander was put on the disabled list on Sunday, but we should know more about a timetable for a return after Tuesday. Manaea has been solid for the second-place A's this year, […]
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Didi Gregorius Could Return Soon
New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (heel) saw a team doctor on Monday, and the doctor said everything is progressing normally. Gregorius said he could return "sooner rather than later." The Yankees expect Gregorius to come off the disabled list for the start of their next road trip on Sept. 3. Fantasy owners can't wait […]
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Justin Jackson Expects To Play In Preseason Finale
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (hamstring), the seventh-round pick that has missed three preseason games with a hamstring injury, is expected to play in the preseason finale this Thursday against the 49ers. Jackson is Northwestern's career rushing leader, and he has impressed the coaching staff when he's been able to practice. With Melvin […]
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Ameer Abdullah To See Significant Snaps In Preseason Finale
Thursday's preseason finale for the Detroit Lions may be running back Ameer Abdullah's final chance to prove he deserves a spot on the final roster. He has played more snaps (44) than any other running back on the team in the preseason except for rookie Kerryon Johnson. He rushed for 30 yards on seven carries […]
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Rafael Devers, Steven Wright Beginning Rehab Assignments
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (hamstring) is expected to rehab with Triple-A Pawtucket on Wednesday and Thursday, while relief pitcher Steven Wright (knee) will make a start for Pawtucket on Tuesday. Devers could return from the disabled list this weekend and should return to a starting role at the hot corner. He has […]
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Buster Posey Has Successful Surgery
San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (hip) underwent successful surgery on his right hip on Monday to fix a torn labrum and address his hip impingement. Posey will begin his rehab later this week in hopes of being ready for spring training in 2019. The veteran backstop has been one of the top fantasy catchers […]
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Aaron Judge Works Out Monday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (wrist) did some "baseball-type activities" in right field on Monday, according to manager Aaron Boone. "I'm not sure all that they did today, but I think just as we slowly start to introduce some things, slowly see what things he can tolerate," Boone said. "Feels like hopefully he's improving […]
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Will Fuller Expected To Be Ready For Opener
Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (hamstring) is expected to return for the regular season opener against the Patriots, although he didn't practice Monday and sat out the preseason game against the Rams over the weekend. Head coach Bill O'Brien said that Fuller is day-to-day. Fuller is the definition of boom or bust. He had […]
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Ramon Foster Hopeful To Be Ready For Week 1
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard Ramon Foster (knee) is back on the practice field and is hoping to be ready for Week 1 against the Browns. Foster, 32 and in the last year of his contract, was carted off the practice field on July 28 during a team drill and was diagnosed with a right knee […]
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Francisco Mejia Expected To Come Up In September
San Diego Padres catcher Francisco Mejia, who is ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the team's system, is expected to be promoted from the minors when rosters expand in September. He has been playing solely as a catcher after being acquired from the Indians last month, but he's expected to see time at the […]
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Padres To Call Up Luis Urias Tuesday
The San Diego Padres will recall second base prospect Luis Urias from Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday. The team's No. 4 prospect hit .429/.490/.670 over his final 23 games in the minors and will make his big league debut on Tuesday. He's expected to play every day to close out the year and is also […]
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Roquan Smith Missing Valuable Time
Chicago Bears rookie linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) has missed most of the last three practices with hamstring tightness and wasn't able to play in the team's preseason game over the weekend after reporting to training camp late due to a holdout. He's only practiced fully three times since his holdout ended on Aug. 13. Smith […]
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Phillip Dorsett Set For Big Role
New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett has outlasted the likes of Malcolm Mitchell, Kenny Britt, Eric Decker and Jordan Matthews and is expected to start in Week 1. Dorsett is earning quarterback Tom Brady's trust after four catches in the third preseason game. The biggest beneficiary in the passing game of Julian Edelman's four-game […]
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Brandon Nimmo Expected To Return Tuesday
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) returned to the taxi squad on Monday and is expected to be activated from the disabled list on Tuesday. Nimmo was heating up in August before his injury, batting .340/.431/.680 with two home runs and eight RBI in 15 games. He's been one of the more consistent Mets […]
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Marco Gonzales Placed On DL
The Seattle Mariners placed starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (neck) on the 10-day disabled list on Monday with a cervical neck strain. The move is retroactive to Aug. 24. In a corresponding move, outfielder Guillermo Heredia was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma. Gonzales has had a rough go of it in August, going 0-4 with a 10.35 […]
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Tre'Quan Smith Making A Push
With New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith a work in progress after missing a couple weeks with an unspecified injury in training camp, rookie Tre'Quan Smith is rising up the depth chart. Meredith has no catches in 48 preseason snaps, including a dropped pass that turned into an interception. He played mostly with the […]
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Nate Jones Throws Off Mound Sunday
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Nate Jones (arm) threw off a mound on Sunday for the first time since his rehab stretch started. He said he felt good on Monday after throwing 20 fastballs and changeups. Jones still plans on returning this season. If Jones does make it back this year, he could be the […]
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Jeff McNeil To Return Tuesday
New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil (quadriceps) is "significantly better" and will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday, according to manager Mickey Callaway. McNeil has been playing regularly for a Mets team well out of contention, and he has held his own with a .356/.389/.489 slash line, one homer, eight RBI and three steals […]
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Marcus Stroman Played Catch Last Week
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (finger) played catch late last week and will continue his throwing program through this week. Stroman allowed five earned runs on six hits in just four innings in a loss to the Yankees on Aug. 17 before landing on the disabled list. The right-hander could be back soon […]
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Shaq Mason Agrees To Five-Year Extension
New England Patriots offensive guard Shaq Mason agreed to a five-year, $50 million contract extension on Monday that includes $23.5 million guaranteed, according to a source informed of the transaction. He will earn close to $30 million over the first three years of the deal. Mason is regarded as one of the best run-blocking guards […]
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Chris Sale Starts Throwing Program
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (shoulder) started his throwing program on Monday. The ace lefty doesn't have a timetable for his return, but his fantasy owners must remain patient and keep him stashed for however many more starts he can deliver in September. Sale was 12-4 with a 1.97 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and […]
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Jerad Eickhoff To Pitch In Relief
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff (shoulder) will be among the team's September call-ups on Saturday, according to manager Gabe Kapler. However, Eickhoff, who hasn't pitched in the majors this year, will be used in relief, likely as a long man. That means that Eickhoff won't have any fantasy value to close out the season. […]
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Josh Rogers Coming Up To Start Tuesday
The Baltimore Orioles will call up starting pitcher Josh Rogers from Triple-A Norfolk in order to start on Tuesday against the Blue Jays. Rogers, who was acquired in the Zach Britton deal with the Yankees, isn't among the team's top 30 prospects, according to MLB.com. The left-hander was 8-9 with a 3.54 ERA, 1.29 WHIP […]
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Kelvin Herrera Done For Season, Ryan Madson Back From DL
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera (foot) has suffered a torn Lisfranc ligament in his left foot and will miss the rest of the season. Reliever Ryan Madson (back) has been activated from the disabled list and should be the favorite for saves once again until closer Sean Doolittle (foot) returns from the DL. Madson […]
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