Derek Carr, Antonio Brown Not Expected To Suit Up Thursday

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown and quarterback Derek Carr are expected to sit out Thursday’s preseason game versus the Packers. With the backup QB job still up for grabs, Nathan Peterman and Mike Glendon will share snaps for the position. Brown’s absence opens the door for the rest of the receiving corps to shine […...

J.J. Nelson Nursing Ankle Injury

Oakland Raiders wide receiver J.J. Nelson was absent from the team's practice Tuesday after spraining his ankle in Thursday's preseason game. Nelson thought he was healthy enough to return in that game, so it's a bit of a surprise to see him on the sidelines nearly a week after. The Raiders haven't shown any concerns […...

Antonio Brown Returns To Practice With New Helmet

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown has rejoined the team Tuesday, getting in his first practice in nearly three weeks. He was on the field in a brand new helmet, and head coach Jon Gruden said “he’s all in. Ready to go.” Brown filed a second grievance with the league yesterday, which will likely fall […...

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 21

As we near the end of August you may have already found a dependable catcher that you roll with week-in and week-out, but as we know, backstops are the most volatile position in fantasy baseball. With that being said, we should always be aware of the landscape of the position just in case a few […...

Antonio Brown’s Agent Plays Down Helmet Saga

In response to general manager Mike Mayock’s “all-in or all-out” statement Sunday, Drew Rosenhaus, the agent of Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown, made a statement of his own. “To say that AB is upset about the decision to not let him wear his helmet is accurate, but we’re still processing it and figuring it […...

Antonio Brown Abandons Raiders Camp

It appears Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown has not gotten over his ongoing helmet issue as he’s left the team’s training camp once again. General manager Mike Mayock showed his frustration Sunday by saying “it's time for him to be all-in or all-out." Brown submitted his old helmet in for testing, which it failed, […...

Marcell Ateman On Roster Bubble

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Marcell Ateman is fighting for a roster spot in his second season in the NFL. He's currently listed behind Tyrell Williams on the WR2 depth chart, but he's been outplayed throughout most of the preseason by his teammates. With two catches for 33 yards in two preseason contests, Ateman hasn't seen […...

Foster Moreau Not Likely To Make Major Impact In 2019

Oakland Raiders tight end Foster Moreau is having a strong preseason, but likely won't find much success in the passing game this year. Rookie tight ends are notorious for starting slow offensively, and Moreau will likely follow this trend. With standout Darren Waller thriving as a pass-catcher so far in camp, the Raiders can afford […...

"Possibility" Nelson Cruz Gets Activated Monday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz may return from the injured list Monday when first eligible. He landed on the shelf last weekend with a wrist injury, but has made a speedy recovery as expected. Cruz has been on fire in the second half hitting .333 with 16 homers in 25 games showing little age […...

Mike Trout Receiving Off-Day Sunday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is getting a breather Sunday with Brian Goodwin taking his spot in center field and batting leadoff against White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease. Trout has had only two days off since the All-Star Game and gets a well-deserved breather with a double-header scheduled later this week versus the Rangers. […...

Scott Oberg Likely Done For Season

Colorado Rockies reliever Scott Oberg has been placed on the 10-day IL with a blood clot in his pitching arm, likely ending his season. Oberg was recently promoted to ninth-inning duties for the club picking up five saves this season with a shiny 2.25 ERA and 58 strikeouts in 56.0 IP. It's unaware who will […...

Brad Peacock Activated From IL

Houston Astros pitcher Brad Peacock has been activated from the IL after being out of action since the end of June. He's been shelved with a shoulder injury and will return to a relief role after spending the first half of the season as a starter. Peacock had mixed results this year with a 6-6 […...

Julio Urias To Stretch Out As Starter

While Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias serves the remainder of his 20-game suspension, he'll stretch his arm to return as a starter. The 23-year-old has served primarily as a reliever this season in a multi-inning role collecting four wins and four saves with a 2.53 ERA. Urias' suspension will hold him out until September, […...

Daniel Carlson Ready To Improve In Sophomore Season

Oakland Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson had an impressive season with the Silver and Black in 2018 and is primed to improve in this campaign. After getting waived by the Vikings following Week 2, Carlson finished the last 10 games of the season with the Raiders setting a new team record with a 94% field goal […...

Keelan Doss Making Case For Roster Spot

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Keelan Doss has turned a few heads through the team's first two preseason games. The undrafted rookie caught a touchdown pass in Week 1 and followed that performance with a five-catch 38-yard game in Week 2, making a case for a place on the 53-man roster. Doss is competing for one […...

Doug Martin Ready For Backup Role

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin is slated for a backup role with the Silver and Black this season after leading the team in rushing in 2018. The "Muscle Hamster" racked up an underwhelming 723 yards and four touchdowns last season and will play second fiddle behind rookie Josh Jacobs in 2019. Martin didn't hold […...

Jalen Richard's Role Likely To Decrease In 2019

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard is coming off a successful 2018 campaign which saw him accumulate 55 rushes and 68 catches for 866 all-purpose yards. With the team using a first-round pick on Josh Jacobs, Richard finds himself third on the depth chart this season with a question mark surrounding his usage for this […...

Max Scherzer On Track For Start Thursday

Washington Nationals starter Max Scherzer tossed a 64-pitch simulated game on Saturday, potentially lining him up for a return to the rotation Thursday in Pittsburgh. The 35-year-old veteran has made just one start since July 6 dealing with a back injury for the month of August, likely snapping a six-year stretch of 200 innings pitched […...

Chris Sale Lands On 10-Day IL

Boston Red Sox starter Chris Sale hit the injured list Saturday with elbow inflammation while Ryan Brasier gets the call-up to take his roster spot. The southpaw is visiting Dr. James Andrews, which is never a good sign, and there's a real possibility his season is in jeopardy. We'll likely know more later in the […...

David Dahl "Progressing" From Ankle Sprain

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl is out of his walking boot and doing exercises as he recovers from a high-ankle sprain that has kept him sidelined since August 3. Manager Bud Black said he's "progressing" and "feeling much better.' The club will further assess a possible timeline for a return to the lineup early this […...

Braves Hope To Activate Dansby Swanson, Austin Riley Before September

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson and outfielder Austin Riley are both hoping to rejoin the big league club before the calendar flips to September as they recover from their respective injuries. Swanson increased his on-field activities by taking grounders at short while Riley was able to run without discomfort. A foot injury has sidelined Swanson […...

Eugenio Suarez, Joey Votto Absent Saturday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez and first baseman Joey Votto are both out of the lineup Saturday versus Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas. Josh VanMeter is at first base batting second while Jose Peraza shifts to the hot corner batting eighth. Suarez hurt his thumb on a tag play Friday night, and he'll likely be […...

Ketel Marte Scratched From Saturday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder/second baseman Ketel Marte has been scratched from the lineup Saturday with lower back tightness. Wilmer Flores takes over his spot at the keystone and batting second versus Giants pitcher Logan Webb in a tasty DFS value play. Manager Torey Lovullo said Marte will be available off the bench and he expects him […...

Craig Kimbrel Set To Return Sunday

Chicago Cubs reliever Craig Kimbrel is set to return from the injured list Sunday before the team's series finale against the Pirates. Kimbrel has been out of action since August 5 when he was shelved with a knee injury. In his brief time with the Cubs, he's 9-for-11 in save opportunities while holding an impressive […...

Hunter Renfrow Targeted Twice Versus Cardinals

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow hauled in both of his targets Thursday, picking up 26 yards in the team's victory over the Arizona Cardinals. The fifth-round rookie failed to get on the field for quarterback Derek Carr's only drive of the game, which ended up with a TD pass to his positional battle opponent […...

Tyrell Williams Hauls In Lone Target

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams caught his only target of the game Thursday in the team's win over the Arizona Cardinals. Quarterback Derek Carr threw up a pass to the sideline that Williams went up over the defender to grab for the athletic 27-yard reception. The veteran was only on the field for the […...

Ryan Grant Finds The End Zone

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Ryan Grant had another good showing in preseason Week 2 versus the Cardinals on Thursday. In his brief time on the field, he hauled in his lone target of the game for a 13-yard touchdown pass from Derek Carr to cap off the team's first drive of the game. Grant played […...

Darren Waller Looks Healthy In Game Action

Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller appeared to be putting his recent shoulder woes behind him in the team's preseason Week 2 matchup. After suffering an AC joint sprain on August 3, Waller missed the preseason opener last weekend and has appeared sporadically in practice since. He was active and effective against the Cardinals on […...

Josh Jacobs Tallies 21 Yards In Preseason Debut

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs had a terrific showing in his debut game of the preseason Thursday versus the Cardinals. He carried the ball four times on the opening drive of the game, tallying 21 yards before taking a seat for the remainder of the contest. Jacobs proved why he was the first RB […...

Derek Carr Notches TD In Lone Drive Of Game

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr had a short, but successful day at the office Thursday as he marched the offense down the field for a touchdown in his only drive of the game. Carr capped the six-play 75-yard drive with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Grant, finishing the game 2-for-2 for 40 yards. The […...