Dominic Smith Leaves Winter Ball Early

New York Mets first baseman Dominic Smith was released by the Toros del Este of the Dominican Republic winter league after just seven games due to a misunderstanding regarding his defensive role, according to his Roc Nation agency. "With the lack of play in the outfield, both parties felt it was best for Dom to […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Gets Game 4 Nod

Boston Red Sox left-handed starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez will start in Game 4 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Saturday. Nathan Eovaldi, who was originally schedule to start in Game 4, pitched six innings of relief in the 18-inning Game 3 loss in Los Angeles on Friday. E-Rod was solid this year, going […]

De'Angelo Henderson Added To Active Roster

The New York Jets signed running back De'Angelo Henderson from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday with Bilal Powell (neck) out for the rest of the season. Cornerback Juston Burris was released in a corresponding move. Henderson was a sixth-round pick of the Broncos last year and had just seven carries for […]

Zach Pascal Questionable To Face Raiders

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal (head) was limited in practice on Friday and is questionable for Week 8 against the Raiders. Pascal was added to the injury report on Friday, but it seems he has a good chance to suit up. Even if Pascal does play, he'll be at best third on the receiver […]

Jeremy Maclin Won't Play In 2018

Free-agent wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (gluteus, hamstring) is undergoing surgery on his hamstring/gluteus that has kept him from working out for interested teams and he won't play at all this season. He expects to be ready for 2019. Maclin played in 12 games for the Ravens last year, catching 40 passes (72 targets) for 440 […]

Anthony Barr, Andrew Sendejo Ruled Out Against Saints

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr (hamstring) and strong safety Andrew Sendejo (groin) have both been ruled out for Week 8 against the Saints. Defensive tackle Linval Joseph (ankle, knee) and cornerback Xavier Rhodes (foot) are both questionable, leaving the Minnesota defense very banged up heading into a matchup against one of the more potent offenses […]

Chris Ivory On Track To Play Monday

Buffalo Bills running back Chris Ivory (hamstring) is on track to play on Monday night against the Patriots despite injuring his hamstring in practice on Wednesday. Ivory was a waiver pickup this week with LeSean McCoy suffering a concussion in Week 7. McCoy seems to be on track to be cleared, but that might not […]

LeSean McCoy Remains In Concussion Protocol

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol, and head coach Sean McDermott says the team will continue to "take it one day at a time" with him. McCoy has been limited in practice this week, so it looks likely that he'll be cleared by Monday, but he's also likely […]

Sony Michel Returns To Practice Saturday

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) returned to practice on Saturday after missing the last two days. Michel suffered a strained MCL in Week 7. It's not a long-term injury, but he's not expected to play on Monday night against the Bills, even if the team lists him as questionable to play. […]

Hanley Ramirez Plans To Plan Next Season

Free-agent first baseman/designated hitter Hanley Ramirez is working out in the Dominican Republic and plans to play winter ball before attempting a comeback in 2019. Han-Ram played in just 44 games for the Red Sox before being released in May, hitting .254/.313/.395 with six home runs and 29 RBI. If healthy, Ramirez could get a […]

Yasmani Grandal Sees A Start In Game 3 Of World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal is in the starting lineup and batting seventh over Austin Barnes in Game 3 of the World Series against Red Sox starter Rick Porcello on Friday. Grandal has been a liability on offense and defense in the postseason. He's batting just .120 (3-for-25) with a homer, RBI, four walks […]

Nathan Eovaldi To Start In Game 4

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi has been announced as the team's Game 4 starter for the World Series in Los Angeles on Saturday. He was unavailable to start in Game 3 on Friday after pitching two innings of relief in the first two games in Boston. Eovaldi has been lights-out for the Red […]

J.D. Martinez In Lineup In Game 3, Andrew Benintendi Out

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (ankle), who aggravated his ankle in Game 2 of the World Series, is starting in left field and batting third against Dodgers starter Walker Buehler in Game 3 of the World Series on Friday. As a result, Andrew Benintendi will start on the bench. Infielder Brock Holt is also […]

Theo Riddick Ruled Out For Week 8

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (knee) missed practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 8 against the Seahawks. Riddick also missed the game before the team's Week 7 bye, so he doesn't look close to returning and is likely floating on most league's waiver wire by now. Rookie Kerryon Johnson should […]

Jermaine Gresham, Phil Dawson Listed As Questionable

Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham (heel) and kicker Phil Dawson (hip) were both limited in practice on Friday and are questionable for Week 8 against the 49ers. Gresham was a new addition to the practice report on Friday but should play as Ricky Seals-Jones' backup. Gresham should be avoided in all leagues. Dawson injured […]

Matt Breida, Richard Sherman Questionable For Week 8

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) and cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) were both limited in practice on Friday and are questionable for Week 8 against the Cardinals. Breida continues to fight injuries and played just five offensive snaps last week, so the Niners could elect to rest him even if he's active. Expect […]

Pierre Garcon Doubtful To Face Cardinals

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) missed practice all week and is doubtful to play in Week 8 against the Cardinals. The veteran still hasn't scored a touchdown all year and has a low ceiling for fantasy owners. He's a candidate to be left to the waiver wire. In his absence, Marquise […]

Everson Griffen Expected To Return In Week 8

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen, who has been away from the team to tend to his mental-health issues in recent weeks, is expected to return and play against the Saints in Week 8. Cornerback Xavier Rhodes (ankle) is questionable to play. Griffen could be on a snap count, but his presence is a huge […]

Dalvin Cook Officially Ruled Out

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) has been officially ruled out for Week 8 against the Saints. Cook has played in only three games this year due to recurring hamstring issues, and he's been a big-time early-round fantasy bust so far. Expect him to be out through the team's Week 10 bye as they […]

Sony Michel Misses Practice Again Thursday

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Michel is not expected to play on Monday night against the Bills after spraining his MCL last weekend. He could be in danger of missing Week 9, too. In his absence, James White has RB1 in a […]

Jets Will Consider Re-Signing Terrelle Pryor

The New York Jets will consider re-signing Terrelle Pryor (groin) after their Week 8 game against the Bears, according to head coach Todd Bowles. Pryor scored in back-to-back games before being injured on Oct. 14 and then released shortly after that. But now the Jets are without Quincy Enunwa and Robby Anderson and are running […]

Allen Robinson, Khalil Mack Questionable Against Jets

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (groin) and defensive end Khalil Mack (ankle) are both listed as questionable for Week 8 against the Jets, but both players returned to practice on Friday. It's a good sign that both players will be able to play, but it remains to be seen how effective they will be […]

Justin Houston, Eric Berry Doubtful Against Broncos

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (hamstring) and safety Eric Berry (heel) are doubtful to play in Week 8 against the Broncos. Houston has been out since getting injured in Week 5, while Berry has yet to practice or play in the regular season. It's fair to wonder if Berry will even play at all […]

Randall Cobb, Equanimeous St. Brown Questionable

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Randall Cobb (hamstring) and Equanimeous St. Brown (knee) are both listed as questionable for Week 8 against the Rams. Cobb practiced in full on Friday and is expected to play in his first game since Sept. 23. He does have double-digit targets in two of his three games played this […]

Von Miller Expected To Play Despite Questionable Tag

Denver Broncos defensive end Von Miller (ankle) is listed as questionable for Week 8 against the Chiefs, but head coach Vance Joseph said Miller will play. Miller will need to be on his game in order to slow down Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and this high-flying offense. The 29-year-old has 29 tackles, four forced fumbles […]

Cardinals Add Insurance With Phil Dawson Injured

With Arizona Cardinals kicker Phil Dawson (hip) injured, the team signed free-agent Matt McCrane to their practice squad on Friday. McCrane was cut by the Cardinals in the preseason and then joined the Raiders, where he went 5-for-9 on his field-goal tries before being released. Offensive lineman Kyle Friend was cut in a corresponding move. […]

Royce Freeman Ruled Out For Broncos

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 8 against the Chiefs, according to head coach Vance Joseph. Punt returner/wide receiver Daesean Hamilton (knee). The Broncos were holding out hope that Freeman would be able to play despite suffering a high ankle sprain last Thursday. With an injury that […]

Chris Thompson, Paul Richardson Questionable

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (knee, rib) and wide receiver Paul Richardson (knee, shoulder) are both listed as questionable for Week 8 against the Giants. Thompson practiced this week but also did last week and was inactive, so he's not a lock to return. If he does, he'll merely be an RB3/flex play in […]

Marlon Mack Back At Practice Friday

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (ankle) appears to be back at practice on Friday after missing the session on Thursday. Mack will likely be questionable on the injury report for Week 8 against the Raiders, but his return to practice gives us confidence that he'll play in a great matchup. Coming off his best […]

Jack Doyle, Adam Vinatieri Likely To Play

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said tight end Jack Doyle (hip) and kicker Adam Vinatieri (groin) will both likely play in Week 8 against the Raiders. Doyle will return for the first time since Week 3, but Eric Ebron really produced with him out, so he'll remain in play as a strong TE1, although […]