Ezekiel Elliott A Touchdown Dependent Flex In Week 1

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott will make regular season debut with his new team in Week 1 against the Eagles. The former Dallas Cowboy signed a one-year deal with the Patriots this offseason. Zeke is expected to be New England's goal-line back and serve a complementary role behind Rhamondre Stevenson. The 28-year-old rushed […]

Mac Jones Not On The Fantasy Radar In Week 1

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is coming off a disappointing season in 2022 and will look to turn the page in 2023, starting in Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Jones threw for 2,997 yards with 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions while rushing for 102 yards and a score over 14 games last season. […]

Noelvi Marte Avoids Concussion, Considered Day-To-Day

Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte (face) has avoided a concussion and is considered day-to-day. He was hit in the face with a ball during pregame and ended up being a late scratch for Saturday's contest against the St. Louis Cardinals. That was scary," said Reds manager David Bell, who said Marte did not need stitches […]

Christian Yelich's Late Scratch Was Precautionary

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) was a late scratch for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. Brewers manager Craig Counsell said the decision to scratch Yelich from the lineup was precautionary. The 31-year-old has a history of back issues, and the Brewers know when to push through back stiffness or give him a […]

Jordan Westburg Removed From Saturday's Game

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (undisclosed) was removed from Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox with an undisclosed injury. The 24-year-old was pulled during the seventh inning and replaced by Ramon Urias in Saturday's contest. "Everyone has little things," said Orioles manager Brandon Hyde. He went 3-for-4 with a home run and an additional […]

Yoan Moncada Dealing With Sore Right Knee

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (knee) aggravated his right knee injury on a swing during Saturday's loss to the Detroit Tigers. He went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Detroit. The 28-year-old was seen icing his knee in postgame. It's unclear when Moncada initially hurt his knee and is considered […]

Luis Severino Out For Season With High-Grade Oblique Strain

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Severino (oblique) will miss the remainder of the 2023 season after being diagnosed with a high-grade left oblique strain on Saturday. The 29-year-old was pulled from Friday's start versus the Milwaukee Brewers with a left side issue. He was later diagnosed with an oblique strain. The right-hander finishes the season […]

Luis Robert Jr. Dealing With A Quad Cramp

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (quad) missed Saturday's 10-0 loss against the Detroit Tigers due to a right quad cramp. He was initially in the starting lineup and became a late scratch. The 26-year-old will undergo further evaluation on Sunday. He is considered day-to-day for now, with his next chance to return to […]

Jason Adam Heading To The Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Jason Adam (oblique) will be placed on the 15-day injured list with an oblique strain. He was unavailable for Saturday's game against the Guardians, and it's unclear when Adam suffered the oblique injury. The 32-year-old last pitched on Sunday. The right-hander owns a 2.67 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and a 69: 20 […]

Michael A. Taylor Exits Early With Hamstring Injury

Minnesota Twins outfielder Michael A. Taylor (hamstring) was removed from Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers with a right hamstring injury. He went 1-for-2 with a two-run double before exiting. Andrew Stevenson replaced Taylor in the fifth inning. The 32-year-old missed two games earlier in the week due to a hamstring issue and appeared to […]

Christian Walker Removed From Saturday's Game After HBP

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (elbow) was removed from Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after being hit by a pitch in the elbow. He was replaced in the fifth inning by Pavin Smith. Walker went 0-for-1 before exiting. The severity of his elbow injury is unknown at this time, and he is considered […]

Aaron Ashby Begins Rehab Assignment Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Aaron Ashby (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Wisconsin on Saturday. The 25-year-old has been on the injured list all season after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his throwing shoulder in April. He owned a 4.44 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and a 126:46 K: BB across 107 1/3 innings in 2023. The […]

Ty France Exits Saturday's Game Early After HBP

Seattle Mariners infielder Ty France (elbow) exited Saturday's game against the New York Mets early after being hit by a pitch on his right elbow. He appeared to be in a lot of pain and was immediately removed from the game. The 29-year-old went 1-for-2 before leaving. Mike Ford replaced him in the top of […]

Yennier Cano Collects Save No. 5

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Yennier Cano pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Colorado Rockies. Baltimore's closer Felix Bautista (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a UCL injury. Cano got the first crack at the Orioles' first save opportunity. He entered the game in the […]

Pete Alonso Removed From Saturday's Game After HBP

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (neck) was removed from Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels after being hit by a pitch. Benches cleared after Alonso was hit near the back of his neck with a José Soriano curveball. The 28-year-old was removed from the game and replaced by Danny Mendick. He went […]

Jack Flaherty Expected To Start Sunday Versus Colorado

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Jack Flaherty (general soreness) will start Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He was scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday versus the Blue Jays due to general soreness. The 27-year-old was rocked for seven runs over three innings in his previous start. He owns a 4.73 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, and a […]

Jared Shuster Will Start Sunday Against The Giants

Atlanta Braves left-hander Jared Shuster will start Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday and will return to the majors for the first time since June. The 25-year-old owns a (4-2) record with a 5.00 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and a 25:22 K: BB across 45 innings […]

CT Scans On Yandy Diaz's Forearm Come Back Clean

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (forearm) underwent a CT scan on his left forearm, which came back clean. According to Rays manager Kevin Cash, everything came back good from Diaz's scan, and he is expected to avoid the injured list. The 32-year-old was dealing with soreness in his forearm and sat out Saturday's game […]

Chase Silseth Removed From Saturday's Game

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Chase Silseth (head) was removed from Saturday's start versus the New York Mets after he was hit in the back of the head by a throw intended to go from first to third. The 23-year-old was down for several minutes before being helped off the field. He allowed two earned runs […]

J.J. Taylor Sees Brief Action In Preseason Finale

New England Patriots running back J.J. Taylor had one carry for three yards and one catch for 10 yards in Friday's 23-7 preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans. He briefly appeared in Friday's game while Pierre Strong Jr. and Kevin Harris handled most of the touches. The 25-year-old is competing with Harris, Strong, and Ty […]

Pierre Strong Jr. Works Behind Kevin Harris, Logs 44 Total Yards

New England Patriots running back Pierre Strong Jr. rushed for 31 yards on eight attempts while catching both targets for 13 yards in Friday's 23-7 preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans. He entered the game after Kevin Harris but had three more touches in the preseason finale. The 24-year-old was in concussion protocol for 10 […]

Kevin Harris Finds The End Zone In Preseason Loss To Titans

New England Patriots running back Kevin Harris rushed for 17 yards on seven attempts in Friday's 23-7 preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans. He drew the start in the preseason finale with both Rhamondre Stevenson and Ezekiel Elliott rested. The 22-year-old had a five-yard touchdown run for New England's only score of the game. Harris […]

Bailey Zappe Struggles In Preseason Finale

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe completed 8-of-15 pass attempts for 57 yards in Friday's 23-7 loss to the Tennessee Titans. With Mac Jones sitting out, Zappe started the preseason finale and struggled to move New England's offense. The 24-year-old was sacked four times and averaged just 3.8 yards per attempt in Friday's loss. He […]

Kayshon Boutte Hauls In 42-Yard TD Reception

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte caught both his targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 21-17 preseason win over the Green Bay Packers. Bailey Zappe connected with Boutte for a 42-yard touchdown strike with a minute left before the first half. The 21-year-old made the most of his opportunity on Saturday, […]

Mac Jones Starts In Preseason Win Over Green Bay

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones completed 6-of-9 pass attempts for 52 yards while rushing for four yards on one attempt in Saturday's 21-17 preseason win over the Green Bay Packers. Jones started on Saturday and led New England's offense on their first opening drive, with running back Rhamondre Stevenson finishing it off with a […]

Juju Smith-Schuster Catches One Pass In Patriots Debut

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster made his preseason debut with his new team and caught one pass for one yard in Saturday's 21-17 win over the Green Bay Packers. The 26-year-old dealt with a minor knee injury this offseason, but it hasn't hindered him throughout training camp. After a productive campaign in Kansas […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Finds The End Zone In Win Over Packers

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson rushed four times for 27 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 21-17 preseason win over the Green Bay Packers. The 25-year-old had a strong preseason debut, busting out a 23-yard gain and punching it in from the one-yard line in Saturday's preseason victory. New England signed free agent […]

Kyle Manzardo Begins Rehab Assignment

Cleveland Guardians first base prospect Kyle Manzardo (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with the Arizona Complex League on Friday. He went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's game. The 23-year-old has been sidelined since July 6 due to a sore left shoulder. Cleveland acquired Manzardo from the Tampa Bay Rays for […]

Aaron Hicks Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to August 15. He returned from the IL on Monday with a hamstring injury but lasted just one game before suffering another injury. The 33-year-old is slashing .236/.325/.379 with seven home runs, 25 RBI, 34 runs, and three stolen bases […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Exits Saturday's Game Early

San Francisco Giants first baseman/ outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (back) exited Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves with an apparent back injury. The 29-year-old was removed from Saturday's contest after grabbing his lower back after logging a base hit during the seventh inning. Wade has been dealing with ongoing back and side tightness all season. […]