Drew Smyly Throwing Simulated Game Thursday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly (elbow) is on the mound for a simulated game on Thursday. Smyly is slowly making progress from Tommy John surgery. He could pitch for the Cubs to close out the season, but it'd be a stretch to think that he can contribute meaningful numbers to fantasy rosters in 2018.

Steven Matz Likely To Miss Next Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (arm) is dealing with a mild flexor pronator strain in his left arm and is likely to miss his next start. The Mets could place him on the disabled list. "There's a good chance we take the conservative route," assistant general manager John Ricco said. Matz had been […]

Terrance Williams' Legal Issues Settled

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams' case has been settled and he has paid $2,680.11 to the city of Frisco for damages. His charge of public intoxication is being dismissed after he completed an alcohol awareness and education course. With his legal issues cleared up, Williams should avoid a suspension from the NFL. Still, he's […]

Colts Backfield Could Vary Game To Game

The Indianapolis Colts are expected to employ a running-back-by-committee approach, and who the lead back will be could vary on a weekly basis. The unit includes Robert Turbin, Christine Michael, Marlon Mack, Nyheim Hines and Jordan Wilkins. “What keeps them on their toes right now is that they have to learn everything,” head coach Frank […]

Jordy Nelson Looking Good In Camp

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jordy Nelson has been exactly what the team thought they were getting so far in training camp and is moving like he's 28 years old, not 33. He's running polished routes and developing his timing with quarterback Derek Carr. Nelson was a fantasy disaster last year, but keep in mind Aaron […]

Tommy Pham Injured Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham (foot) has been removed from the game on Thursday. Mallex Smith replaced him in left field. He was hit by a pitch in the game and should be considered day-to-day until we know more. Pham was just acquired from the Cardinals at the trade deadline on Tuesday. Compared to […]

Marcell Ozuna Removed From Game Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna (toe) left the game early on Thursday with pain to one of his toes on his left foot. Infielder Yairo Munoz replaced Ozuna in left field. Until we know more on the severity of the injury, consider Ozuna day-to-day. He hit just .210 in July but had three homers […]

Texans Confident Jadeveon Clowney Will Be Ready

The Houston Texans are confident that linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee) will be ready when the season starts, but they are easing him into training camp after he had offseason arthroscopic knee surgery. He has yet to fully participate in drills. “He’s been very limited in terms of what he’s done on the field, but he […]

Sam Darnold Saw First-Team Reps Wednesday

New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold saw a handful of first-team repetitions in practice on Wednesday, but head coach Todd Bowles has said that Josh McCown is the front-runner for the starting job. "Obviously, it's a coach's decision," Darnold said, when asked about claiming the starting job. "The competitor in me, yeah, I want […]

Derwin James Activated From NFI List

Los Angeles Chargers rookie safety Derwin James (hamstring), the 17th overall pick, was activated off the Non-Football Injury list and will practice on Thursday. He will immediately jump in as the team's starting strong safety in his rookie season, and his presence will help account for the loss of cornerback Jason Verrett. James was considered […]

Johnathan Cyprien Out For The Year

Tennessee Titans safety Johnathan Cyprien (knee) will miss the rest of the season after tearing the ACL in his knee this week in practice. Cyprien only played in 10 games last year with the Titans and had 57 tackles and one sack. Kendrick Lewis figures to jump in as the starting strong safety now.

Andy Reid Not Worried About Patrick Mahomes

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid isn't worried about quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has thrown eight interceptions in seven training camp practices. “I told you at the beginning of camp I don’t care about all that stuff,’’ Reid said. “I want him to test the offense . . . If you don’t have the […]

Panthers Looking To Get Christian McCaffrey The Ball Often

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner thinks it's realistic for running back Christian McCaffrey to get 25 to 30 touches per game, which would be more than double what he had as a rookie. It doesn't seem remotely possible, especially since C.J. Anderson should lead on early downs. Still, McCaffrey bulked up in the offseason […]

Tyler Clippard To Start Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Tyler Clippard will make the start on Thursday against the Mariners. Clippard has appeared in 53 games for Toronto this year, but all have been in relief, and he hasn't gone more than 1 2/3 innings in any single outing. That means he won't be long for this start and […]

J.A. Happ Going On DL

New York Yankees starting pitcher J.A. Happ (illness) will go on the disabled list on Thursday after contracting hand, foot and mouth disease. Happ should only miss his start this weekend against the Red Sox. The veteran left-hander is 11-6 on the year with a 4.05 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and very useful 9.9 K/9 in […]

Frank Ragnow Expected To Start At Left Guard

Detroit Lions rookie offensive lineman Frank Ragnow, a first-round pick, has primarily played left guard with the first-team offensive line in training camp, and he has impressed head coach Matt Patricia. “I think with Frank, it’s been a couple days in pads and really through the spring he’s been pretty consistent in everything that he […]

Aaron Donald's Holdout Likely To Continue

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald's holdout is likely to continue well into training camp and the preseason. “I don’t think they’re unrealistic,” chief operating officer Kevin Demoff said of Donald’s representatives. “I think they see their client at a certain point that they value at, we see it at a different point. To […]

Jordan Thomas Turning Heads At Camp

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Jordan Thomas, who towers at 6-foot-5, 280 pounds, has looked good so far in training camp. He's extremely athletic despite his size and can run the 40-yard dash in 4.69 seconds. He was converted from wide receiver and caught 22 passes for 263 yards and three touchdowns in his last […]

Courtland Sutton Opening Eyes

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Courtland Sutton has been opening eyes at training camp and ranks as the team's fastest receiver. "He's special. He's definitely a red zone threat," safety Darian Stewart told Denver7. "He's going to make some plays for us. I am looking for him to be that third receiver. He is promising." […]

Nate Jones Plays Catch

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Nate Jones (arm) played catch in the outfield on Thursday. It's progress, but Jones still has a long ways to go to return to the team's bullpen. He hasn't pitched in the bigs since June 12. Jones could be an option down the stretch for saves in Chicago, but fantasy […]

Bengals Releasing Brandon LaFell

The Cincinnati Bengals are releasing wide receiver Brandon LaFell on Thursday. LaFell was a disappointment in his second season with the Bengals in 2017, catching 52 passes for 548 yards and three touchdowns. The former third-round pick could easily latch on with another team, but we won't know what kind of fantasy potential he'll have […]

Patriots Expected To Sign Eric Decker

The New England Patriots are expected to sign free-agent wide receiver Eric Decker to a one-year deal, according to sources. The Pats needed to add another wideout after Jordan Matthews (hamstring) was placed on Injured Reserve. Decker struggled in his lone season with Tennessee, catching just 54 passes for 563 yards and one touchdown. The […]

AJ McCarron Seeing First-Team Reps Thursday

Buffalo Bills quarterback AJ McCarron is taking first-team repetitions in practice on Thursday, which is the first time one of the team's quarterbacks has taken first-team reps two days in a row. McCarron has been the best QB in training camp so far, so it'd be a surprise as of now if he wasn't the […]

Pierre Garcon Off To Slow Start

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Pierre Garcon has gotten off to a slow start in training camp, and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has acknowledged that the two are still building chemistry after they didn't get to work together in 2017. Garcon ranks eighth among active players in catches (604). Receiver Marquise Goodwin had a breakout year […]

Marquise Goodwin Remains Team's Best Receiver

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin remains the team's top receiver this year despite the return of veteran Pierre Garcon from injury. Goodwin had a breakout season in 2017 with a career-high 56 catches for 962 yards and two touchdowns, and the early returns in training camp suggest that he could improve even more. […]

Josh Doctson Is Fine

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said wide receiver Josh Doctson (shoulder) is fine after he had an injury scare in practice on Wednesday. It's great news for the third-year receiver, who is expected to be the No. 2 wideout in this offense behind Jamison Crowder in 2018. Doctson only played in two games in […]

Giants Open Contract Talks With Odell Beckham Jr.

The New York Giants opened contract extension talks with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. earlier this week, according to a source. OBJ has been participating regularly in live drills in training camp, and the Giants wanted to see that he bought into the new regime before moving forward. The team also wanted to see that […]

Todd Frazier Coming Off DL Thursday

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier (ribs) will be activated from the disabled list on Thursday. He's been out since July 8 due to a strained left rib cage muscle. You'll want to get him back into your lineups if he returns to New York's on Thursday night. Frazier is mostly an option in […]

No Structural Damage For Steven Matz

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz's (forearm) MRI exam revealed no structural damage. Matz appears to have dodged a bullet here, but it's still unknown if he'll make his next start this weekend. Even if he does, he's not a recommended fantasy play after he allowed seven earned runs in less than an inning […]

Mets Calling Up Bobby Wahl

The New York Mets are calling up relief pitcher Bobby Wahl, who was acquired at the trade deadline in the deal that sent closer Jeurys Familia to the A's, according to assistant general manager John Ricco. In 34 outings with Triple-A Nashville this year including one start, Wahl had a 2.27 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and […]