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Shohei Ohtani Out Wednesday
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is not in the starting lineup against a right-hander on Wednesday. The Angels are giving him a breather after he's hit just .203 with three home runs and five RBI in 22 games in July. Perhaps his injured elbow is bothering him a bit swinging the stick, too. […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCedrick Wilson Placed On IR
The Dallas Cowboys placed wide receiver Cedrick Wilson (shoulder) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. In other news, defensive end Randy Gregory passes his physical his physical, which makes him eligible to practice. Wilson was taken in the sixth round of this year's draft, so he'll miss what would've been his rookie season. He probably wasn't […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoTerrelle Pryor Doing Team Drills Wednesday
New York Jets wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (ankle) is taking part in team drills on Wednesday for the first time at training camp, and he looks to be a full participant. It's good news for Pryor, who couldn't afford to fall any further behind as he battles for playing time in a crowded receiver room. […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoEric Skoglund, Jesse Hahn Moving Rehab To Triple-A
Kansas City Royals starting pitchers Eric Skoglund (shoulder) and Jesse Hahn (elbow) have both had their rehab assignments moved to Triple-A Omaha. Both pitchers could return in the next week or two but would be very weak streaming options limited to AL-only leagues if they're in the starting rotation. Skoglund has a 6.70 ERA, 1.39 […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJose Altuve To Test Knee On Friday
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (knee) is expected to test his right knee on Friday at Dodgers Stadium, which will include some running and hitting. Altuve should be able to rejoin the team sometime next week, although he's eligible to come off the disabled list this Sunday. The 28-year-old is hitting a sparkling .329 […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoGeorge Springer Likely Available Wednesday
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer (shoulder) is likely available off the bench on Wednesday. He performed shirtless jumping jacks in front of manager A.J. Hinch after the game Tuesday night to show that he has full range of motion in his left shoulder. Springer hurt himself on a dive in the outfield on Tuesday and […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoKyle Seager To Return Thursday
Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager's three-day paternity leave ends on Wednesday, and he'll return to the team Thursday. Seager has hit just .224 with one homer and eight RBI on the month, so hopefully his new kid coming into the world will spark his bat. You'll want to get him back into your lineups […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMatt Joyce Expected To Resume Swinging Soon
Oakland Athletics outfielder Matt Joyce (back) thinks a second epidural injection for his back strain worked, and he is expected to resume swinging again soon. The veteran outfielder has been limited to just 63 games this year and has hit an ugly .203 with seven home runs and 13 RBI. You shouldn't be counting on […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJosh Doctson's Injury Isn't Serious
It looks like Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (shoulder) is dealing with an AC joint sprain/shoulder bruise after injuring himself in practice Wednesday. It's a day-to-day type of injury, so Doctson should be just fine. After a lost rookie season due to injury, Doctson had 35 catches for 502 yards and six touchdowns in […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCarlos Correa To Play Seven Innings In Rehab Game Thursday
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) will play shortstop for seven innings with Double-A Corpus Christi on Thursday. He is targeting the team's next homestand for his return from the disabled list. The Astros return home next Thursday, so fantasy owners should be looking to get Correa back into their lineups around then. The star […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoPhillip Evans Leaves Game Early Wednesday
New York Mets infielder Phillip Evans (knee) left the game early on Wednesday with knee pain. It's unclear how severe his injury is, so stay tuned. Evans has hit just .143/.217/.143 in 23 plate appearances this year and won't see enough consistent playing time to be a fantasy option.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoAnthony Castonzo Removed From NFI List
Indianapolis Colts left tackle Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) passed his physical Wednesday and has been removed from the Non-Football Injury list. It's great news for quarterback Andrew Luck and the running game in Indy. First-round pick Quenton Nelson will be playing right next to Castonzo at left guard.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDavid Njoku Dropping Passes Early In Camp
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has been dropping a lot of passes early on in training camp. The drops are concerning, but it's still very early in camp and Njoku figures to be the team's top pass-catching tight end in an improved offense. He should take a leap forward from his 32 receptions, 386 […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoFrank Gore Not Looking His Age
Miami Dolphins veteran running back Frank Gore, 35, has not looked his age so far in training camp. “He doesn’t look different than he did 10 years ago,” said head coach Adam Gase, who coached Gore as an offensive assistant with the 49ers in 2008. “He does a phenomenal job. He’s been preparing all spring. […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoPatriots Release Jordan Matthews
The New England Patriots released wide receiver Jordan Matthews (hamstring) on Wednesday after he suffered an injury in practice Sunday, according to a league source. Matthews' injury was said to be significant, so he was likely to miss extended time. Perhaps the Pats will turn to free-agent Eric Decker as depth with Julian Edelman suspended […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJosh Doctson Injures Shoulder Wednesday
Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury on Wednesday, and an update on his status should be released Thursday. The 25-year-old played in just two games in his rookie season due to an injury, so he's no stranger to missing time. He is set for a big role in the offense […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoKyle Tucker Sent Down
The Houston Astros optioned outfielder Kyle Tucker to the minors on Wednesday to make room for outfielder Jake Marisnick. With George Springer (shoulder) day-to-day, Marisnick could find himself in the starting lineup, although he was hitting under .200 with Houston before his demotion. Tucker had only seven hits in 45 at-bats (.156) in his first […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMitch Trubisky Continues To Struggle With New Offense
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky continues to be very inconsistent in training camp as he attempts to learn new head coach Matt Nagy's offense going into his second season. Trubisky has been picked off in all eight full-speed practices. “Obviously, he has turned the ball over too much,” offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich said. “Some of […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoEzekiel Elliott In Better Shape Mentally, Physically
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott no longer has the weight of an NFL suspension looming over him in training camp this year. It resulted in a quiet offseason for him, and he looks to be mentally and physically in better shape this year. “You go at this time last year, he’s very stressed out,” […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoShelton Gibson In Concussion Protocol
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Shelton Gibson (head) is in the concussion protocol at training camp, according to head coach Doug Pederson. Gibson had just two catches for 11 yards on three targets in Week 17 of last season and will be a reserve receiver for the club. You can ignore him in fantasy drafts.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoBen Gamel Optioned To Triple-A
The Seattle Mariners optioned outfielder Ben Gamel to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday to make room on the roster for outfielder Cameron Maybin, who was acquired from the Marlins on Tuesday. Also, reliever Adam Warren was added to the roster and pitcher Chasen Bradford was sent to Tacoma. Gamel was hitting a cool .290, but he […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoGreg Allen Sent To Minors
The Cleveland Indians optioned outfielder Greg Allen to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday to make room on the roster for outfielder Leonys Martin, who was acquired from the Tigers on Tuesday. The Tribe just didn't have room for Allen with the acquisition of Martin. Allen was hitting only .224 with one homer, five RBI and six […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJake Marisnick Being Called Up
Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick is being called up from the minors and will join the team Wednesday in Seattle, according to a source. It might be just insurance with George Springer (shoulder) day-to-day, so don't expect Marisnick to play much or be up for long. After all, Marisnick was hitting .192/.236/.359 in 156 at-bats […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoNoah Syndergaard Activated From DL, Starting Wednesday
New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (illness) is coming off the disabled list on Wednesday and will start against the Nationals. In a corresponding move, the team optioned reliever Tim Peterson to Triple-A Las Vegas. Syndergaard wound up only missing one start due to hand, foot and mouth disease. He may not go as […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoSteven Matz To Have MRI On Forearm
New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz (forearm), who complained of a dead arm on Tuesday, experienced some forearm tightness and will likely have an MRI exam Wednesday or Thursday, according to manager Mickey Callaway. The left-hander had a disaster of an outing Tuesday in the team's 25-4 whipping, allowing seven earned runs in just […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoYanks Optimistic J.A. Happ Can Make Next Start
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is "still optimistic" that starting pitcher J.A. Happ (illness) can make his next start Saturday against the Red Sox. Happ's illness isn't serious -- Noah Syndergaard recently just missed one start with the same illness -- but you probably wouldn't want to use the lefty a less than full […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoNats Cut Shawn Kelley After Mound Meltdown
The Washington Nationals designated relief pitcher Shawn Kelley for assignment on Wednesday a day after he threw a tantrum on the mound after giving up a home run. "You should never throw your glove. We should act like adults," Kelley said. He had also given up a homer in two of his last four outings […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoAndrew Luck, T.Y. Hilton In Sync
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck completed 16 of his 19 passes on Wednesday, with two drops. He looks to be in sync with wide receiver T.Y. Hilton. You can give Hilton a pass in 2017 without Luck for the entire season. Hilton doesn't thrive in the touchdown department, but he should see plenty of targets […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJordan Matthews Has Significant Injury
New England Patriots wide receiver Jordan Matthews' (hamstring) injury is deemed significant, according to a source. It's unfortunate because Matthews was going to have a real shot to contribute early in the season with Julian Edelman suspended four games. Now Matthews may not even make the team if he doesn't get healthy quickly. Phillip Dorsett […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoWendell Smallwood Hurting His Chances
Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood hurt his chances of making the team in practice on Tuesday, whiffing on a blitz pickup, dropping a screen pass and botching a handoff exchange with quarterback Joe Callahan. Smallwood has not been good so far in training camp this year after continuously falling down the depth chart last […]
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