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Logan Thomas - Week 13 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
Russell Wilson Unlikely To Suit Up Versus Dallas
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson isn't expected to play during the preseason opener versus Dallas. "I don't think so," responded head coach Nathaniel Hackett when asked if the multi-time Pro Bowler would suit up on Saturday. Considering Wilson has been in the league since 2012, Broncos fans may not see him on the field until... Read More
Matt Ryan Starting On Saturday
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan will start during Saturday's preseason opener against the Buffalo Bills. The veteran, who was traded by the Atlanta Falcons in March, could see up to a quarter of action, according to head coach Frank Reich, giving him more than enough upside in DFS formats. It will also offer fantasy managers... Read More
Joe Burrow Won't Play In Preseason Opener
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed on Wednesday that quarterback Joe Burrow (appendix) won't play in the team's preseason opener on Friday against the Arizona Cardinals. Burrow remains without a timetable to return to training camp after undergoing an appendectomy on July 26. However, he was seen making some light throws at practice on... Read More
Michael Brantley Seeking Second Opinion
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) has been away from the organization for some time. Now, it has been revealed that Brantley is seeking a second opinion on his left shoulder, according to bench coach Joe Espada. The 35-year-old has been sidelined since late June due to a lingering right shoulder issue. It sounds like... Read More
Ryan Pepiot Recalled, Starting On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot has been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 24-year-old will take the mound against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. He's posting an impressive 2.76 ERA with 19 strikeouts over 16 1/3 innings in four starts at the MLB level. The Dodgers are without Clayton Kershaw (back) for a... Read More
Byron Buxton To Sit Out On Wednesday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This appears to be a routine rest day, which seems to happen quite often to Buxton. Nick Gordon will play center field and bat sixth versus right-hander Ryan Pepiot on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should expect... Read More
Deshaun Watson To Start Preseason Opener
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is scheduled to start the team's preseason opener on Friday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars, along with most of the rest of the starters, as long as he isn't suspended indefinitely by then. The NFL has appealed Watson's six-game suspended, which was handed down by Sue L. Robinson, and they... Read More
Michael Wacha Likely To Return This Weekend
Boston Red Sox skipper Alex Cora said there's a good chance that starting pitcher Michael Wacha (shoulder) returns from the 15-day injured list this weekend against the division-rival New York Yankees. With Wacha returning, left-handed veteran Rich Hill, who started on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves, will be available out of the bullpen this weekend.... Read More
Hunter Strickland Removed From Closer's Role
Cincinnati Reds closer Hunter Strickland will be removed from the closer's role after he blew his fourth save of the season in Sunday's win over the Milwaukee Brewers, according to manager David Bell. The skipper said he'll look for different opportunities for Strickland outside of the ninth inning to help him regain his form. Strickland... Read More
Lance McCullers Jr. To Start Against A's Saturday
Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) will make his season debut on Saturday and start against the Oakland Athletics. McCullers will be activated from the 60-day injured list and make his first start since last postseason. With his return, the Astros will move to a six-man starting rotation. The 28-year-old had a 6.75 ERA,... Read More
Wander Franco, Harold Ramirez Could Take BP Friday
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (wrist) and outfielder Harold Ramirez (thumb) could be ready to resume taking live batting practice as soon as Friday. He underwent surgery to repair a fractured hamate bone in his right wrist mid-July. If everything checks out, the 21-year-old is expected to take some light swings on Friday and... Read More
Tee Higgins Ready To Go
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that wide receiver Tee Higgins (shoulder) is ready to go, but the team is taking it slow with him in training camp. "He looks good," Taylor said. Higgins should rejoin the Bengals offense in team work at camp next week. The 23-year-old pass-catcher had labrum surgery in March,... Read More
DeVonta Smith Misses Fifth Straight Practice
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said that wide receiver DeVonta Smith (groin) remains day-to-day, but he'll miss his fifth straight training camp practice on Wednesday. Smith suffered a minor groin injury in practice late last week and is being held out as a precaution. The Eagles starters are expected to see a series or... Read More
Mitch Trubisky Has Inside Track On Starting Job
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky is believed to have the inside track to win the starting job in training camp over Mason Rudolph and rookie first-rounder Kenny Pickett. This was the expectation going into training camp, and it's still the case despite the fact that Trubisky hasn't exactly looked great in practices so far. It's... Read More
Jakeem Grant Sr. To Miss All Of 2022 Season
Cleveland Browns wide receiver/returner Jakeem Grant Sr. (Achilles) has been confirmed to have suffered a torn Achilles in training camp practice on Tuesday, and he'll miss the entire 2022 season. In addition to being a Pro Bowl return man, Grant was hoping to have an expanded role in the passing attack in his first year... Read More
Russell Gage Limps Off The Field Wednesday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (ankle, foot) limped off the field at training camp practice on Wednesday with what might be a left ankle or foot injury. Gage was injured during one-on-one drills. We'll have more on Gage's injury once we know more, but for now, consider him day-to-day. The recent addition of... Read More
Braves Calling Up Vaughn Grissom
The Atlanta Braves are calling up top prospect Vaughn Grissom from Double-A Mississippi on Wednesday. The 21-year-old shortstop has hit a combined .324/.405/.494 with an .899 OPS, 14 home runs, 67 RBI, 72 runs scored and 27 stolen bases in 442 plate appearances over 96 games with High-A Rome and Mississippi this year in the... Read More
Nelson Cruz Exits Tuesday With Right Shoulder Soreness
Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz (shoulder) exited Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Cubs early with right shoulder soreness, per MASNSports.com's Mark Zuckerman. The veteran went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before being removed. Manager Davey Martinez said he could tell that Cruz's swing didn't look right and that the Nats will reevaluate him tomorrow morning.... Read More
Orlando Arcia Sustains Left Hamstring Strain Tuesday
Atlanta Braves second baseman Orlando Arcia (hamstring) strained his left hamstring in Tuesday's extra-inning 9-7 win over the Red Sox. Arcia went 1-for-4 with an RBI double and a walk. The double came in the 10th inning but resulted in the injury. The 28-year-old will be placed on the injured list, per Braves beat writer... Read More
Cavs, Collin Sexton Not Close On New Contract Agreement
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton remains committed to landing a new deal. The Cavs have reportedly offered a three-year, $40 million contract. However, Sexton's agent, Rich Paul, continues to seek more than $20 million annually for his client. The 23-year-old has averaged 20.0 points, 3.3 assists, and 3.0 rebounds while netting 37.8% of his attempts... Read More
Pelicans Could Offer Brandon Ingram In Trade Package
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram could be included in a "compelling package" to acquire Kevin Durant from Brooklyn, according to Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily Times. Although the Nets are remaining firm on its asking price for the multi-time All-Star, adding Ingram to the equation could be more than enough to make... Read More
Kevin Durant Training Camp Holdout A Possibility
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant could consider a holdout during training camp if he's not traded by then, according to Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily Times. With governor Joseph Tsai openly supporting head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks, it appears less likely the multi-time All-Star will want to suit up... Read More
Anthony Rizzo Remains Out Of The Lineup Tuesday
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. He will miss his fifth straight game due to lower-back tightness. The Yankees are "being cautious" with Rizzo and will rest him for another game. According to manager Aaron Boone, he will go through a... Read More
Mike Trout Begins Hitting Off A Tee
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back, ribs) started hitting off a tee on Monday. Trout took dry swings over the weekend and progressed to tee work to begin this week. The 31-year-old superstar was sidelined before the All-Star break with a rare back condition that has caused rib-cage inflammation, but he insists that he'll... Read More
Tim Anderson Will Undergo Surgery
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (hand) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The organization announced that Anderson will undergo surgery to repair the torn ligament in his left hand. The expectation is that Anderson is going to be sidelined for the next six weeks. A tough blow to the White Sox with... Read More
Julio Rodriguez Likely To Return On Friday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) is likely to return from the injured list on Friday, according to manager Scott Servais. The 21-year-old outfielder is eligible to be activated on Wednesday, but that appears unlikely at this point. It sounds like Rodriguez still has some lingering soreness, so the organization will give him some additional... Read More
Tanner Houck Placed On 15-Day Injured List
Boston Red Sox pitcher Tanner Houck (back) has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 6. This is bad timing for Boston, as Houck has been sharp out of the bullpen this year. He currently holds a 3.15 ERA and 56:22 K:BB ratio over 60 innings (four starts, 28 relief appearances) on... Read More
Justin Turner To Return On Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He has been sidelined since July 30 due to an abdominal issue. The veteran infielder will play shortstop and bat second against right-hander Joe Ryan on Tuesday. Infielder Miguel Vargas has been optioned to the minors ahead... Read More
Texans Acquire Adam Shaheen From Dolphins
The Houston Texans acquired tight end Adam Shaheen and a seventh-round pick in 2023 from the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday in exchange for a sixth-round pick in next year's draft. The Dolphins already have Mike Gesicki locked in as their starting tight end, with Durham Smythe, Hunter Long and Cethan Carter providing depth behind him,... Read More
Matthew Stafford Resumes Throwing Tuesday
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (elbow) resumed throwing in individual drills at training camp practice on Tuesday. The Rams are managing Stafford's elbow pain this offseason in order to attempt to keep him healthy all years as the Rams try to defend their Super Bowl championship. The 34-year-old will likely continue to take it... Read More
