Roberto Perez Leaves Game With Shoulder Fatigue

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez (shoulder) left Wednesday’s game after only two innings with shoulder fatigue. Perez already spent a brief stint on the injured list with a sore shoulder earlier this season, and although his timeline is unclear at this point, the 31-year-old's persistent shoulder issue is concerning. Sandy Leon relieved Perez on Wednesday […]

Sixto Sanchez Takes A Tough Loss On Wednesday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez took a tough loss in Wednesday's game. He pitched seven innings, allowing just two runs on six hits. He struck out five and did not issue a walk. The rookie didn't have the elite swing-and-miss stuff in this one as he did in his last start, but he […]

Jakob Junis Leaves Start After Being Hit By Line Drive

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jakob Junis left his start on Wednesday after being hit by a 107 mph line drive in his pitching arm. It’s not clear if Junis is seriously injured or if the Royals are just being extra cautious, but a line drive to the chest has kept Minnesota Twins starting pitcher […]

Jake Odorizzi Throws Bullpen Session

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (chest) threw a bullpen session on Wednesday that reportedly went well and has him on track to rejoin the team within the next week or two. Odorizzi has been sidelined since being hit in the chest by a line drive on August 10, but his recovery has gone well […]

Alex Avila Day-To-Day With Back Tightness

Minnesota Twins catcher Alex Avila (back) was left out of the lineup on Wednesday with lower back tightness and is day-to-day for now. With catcher Mitch Garver (rib) sidelined as well, the Twins have catcher Ryan Jeffers starting on Wednesday and batting ninth. Jeffers has struggled over 10 MLB games so far this season with […]

Leonard Fournette Planning To Sign With Buccaneers

Former Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is planning to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The belief is a deal will get done. Another weapon for quarterback Tom Brady in his first year in Tampa. Fournette was surprisingly released by Jacksonville right before the start of the season, but he looks to have already found […]

Boom or Bust WR Predictions: Brandin Cooks, DeVante Parker, Calvin Ridley

There is a tremendous amount of depth at the wide receiver position in fantasy football this season. At the same time, the trend of NFL teams using the running back by committee approach is making it harder and harder to find a bell-cow running back these days. Consequently, most football players have justifiably abandoned the […]

San Francisco 49ers Defense (D/ST, SF) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

CURRENT ADP: Rd. 16.3 (2nd D/ST) ANALYSIS: This pick should be no surprise, as it is the second-most-expensive among D/ST. But if you can get to the last rounds with the unit available you better get it. The 49ers rode a ball-hawking and dominant defense to the Super Bowl last year and it’s hard to point […]

Cincinnati Bengals Defense (D/ST, CIN) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

CURRENT ADP: Rd. 45.8 (22nd D/ST) ANALYSIS: The Bengals immediately addressed the loss of Kirkpatrick and Dennard by adding two intriguing options at cornerback in the offseason in Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander. These are cheaper options to be sure, and they may not represent a huge downgrade in talent. William Jackson III could return to […]

Billy Turner Sustains Knee Injury

Green Bay Packers right guard Billy Turner sustained a knee injury during the team’s scrimmage Sunday, which puts his availability for Week 1 against Minnesota in doubt. The ailment is reportedly “nothing serious,” but Turner will miss time and Lane Taylor is likely to step in. Green Bay has a few of the most tantalizing […]

Denzel Perryman A Trade Candidate?

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman could be a trade candidate ahead of the roster cutdown date on Saturday after he was demoted from the starting lineup in a recent scrimmage behind first-rounder Kenneth Murray. Perryman is a hard-hitting linebacker, but he has a long injury history and is only due $2 million this year […]

Deebo Samuel Hopes To Return To Practice Next Week

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (foot) is expected to get back on the practice field next week, head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed Wednesday. The move would allow Samuel to get enough repetitions in before the team’s Week 1 matchup against Arizona, with the expectation being that Samuel will ultimately be cleared for the contest. […]

Giants Acquire Isaac Yiadom From Broncos

The New York Giants acquired cornerback Isaac Yiadom from the Denver Broncos on Wednesday in exchange for a 2021 seventh-round pick. Yiadom was a third-round selection in 2018 and started nine games in his two seasons in Denver. He had an interception, seven passes defensed and 63 tackles in 29 total games for the Broncos. […]

Greg Allen Draws First Start With Padres

New San Diego Padres outfielder Greg Allen is starting and batting ninth Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels. Part of the blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Indians for starter Mike Clevinger, Allen will immediately see action with Wil Myers (undisclosed) surprisingly added to the IL. The 27-year-old San Diego native offers little offensive value with […]

Antoine Winfield Jr. Standing Out For Buccaneers Defense

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie safety Antoine Winfield Jr. has been working at both safety and nickel cornerback in training camp and has been impressing the coaching staff. "They say this guy acts unlike a rookie, in the way that he studies, the notes that he takes," NFL Network's James Palmer said. "You tell him something […]

Buccaneers Reportedly Eyeing Leonard Fournette

Free-agent running back Leonard Fournette is free to sign with any organization that he chooses with the start of the 2020 season just eight days away, and per Albert Breer of The MMQB, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have emerged as a “serious suitor” to acquire his services. Fournette’s release by the Jaguars just weeks before […]

Wil Myers, Emilio Pagan Hit Injured List

The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Wil Myers (undisclosed) and reliever Emilio Pagan (biceps) on the injured list on Wednesday. Myers’ injury is a surprise after he homered on Monday, but the team believes he’ll be back “shortly.” He’s enjoying an excellent campaign with a .967 OPS and nine homers. Right field will likely be […]

Damon Arnette Battles Thumb Fracture Ahead Of Week 1

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette has excelled so much during training camp that the organization felt confident moving on from veteran Prince Amukamara. But as of Wednesday, it was revealed that Arnette is dealing with a fractured thumb, which has him in a soft cast with 11 days until the team’s season opener. Should […]

Mohamed Sanu Released By Patriots Wednesday

New England Patriots wide receiver Mohamed Sanu was released Wednesday in a surprise move that further thins the wideout group that quarterback Cam Newton will have at his disposal in 2020. The Patriots gave up a second-round Draft selection to acquire Sanu last year, as he appeared in eight games (six starts) and hauled in […]

Franklin Barreto Will Fill Utility Role To Close 2020

Los Angeles Angels second baseman/shortstop Franklin Barreto was activated ahead of Wednesday’s contest against the Padres, with manager Joe Maddon indicating that he planned to use the 24-year-old “literally everywhere” over the team’s final 24 games. Barreto was acquired in the deal for Tommy La Stella, once having been thought of as the A’s long-term […]

Pedro Baez, Joe Kelly Nearing Respective Returns

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitchers Pedro Baez (groin) and Joe Kelly (shoulder) are both approaching a return to the club’s bullpen as they work their way back with live bullpen sessions. Baez is slated to throw a bullpen Thursday, with Kelly having thrown one Tuesday. Both are on track to face hitters prior to their activation, which […]

Madison Bumgarner Returns To Face Giants Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Madison Bumgarner will make his return to a big league mound Saturday when he faces his former team, the San Francisco Giants, for the first time. Bumgarner last started Aug. 9 and has been out of the mix since due to a strain in the middle of his back. Much has […]

Ryan Yarbrough Plans To Throw Bullpen Session Friday

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough is set to toss a bullpen session Friday as he makes his way back from a groin ailment. Yarbrough is the latest in a line of Rays pitchers to land on the IL, having compiled a 3.65 ERA over his first seven starts this year. Avoiding hard contact […]

Jose Urquidy In Plans To Start Saturday During Doubleheader

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Jose Urquidy could make his 2020 season debut Saturday during a doubleheader against the Angels. The organization is bringing him up from the alternate site to throw a bullpen in the hopes that he can contribute after a bout with COVID-19 earlier in the summer. Urquidy, ranked as Houston’s No. 2 […]

Greg Holland In Line To Become Royals Full-Time Closer

Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Greg Holland is likely to step into the closer’s role over the final month of the season in the wake of Trevor Rosenthal’s trade to San Diego and Ian Kennedy’s calf strain. Holland notched his second save of the year Monday, having accrued a 2.84 ERA over his first 19 […]

Mitch Keller, Jameson Taillon Set For Live BP Sessions Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitchers Mitch Keller and Jameson Taillon will each throw a live batting practice session Thursday as they work their way back from respective injuries. Keller has been sidelined since Aug. 2 due to side discomfort, with the club still planning to have him back in the mix over the final month. Taillon […]

Shohei Ohtani Bats Leadoff For First Time In Career Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has been shifted to the leadoff spot for the first time in his career ahead of Wednesday’s contest against the Padres and right-hander Dinelson Lamet. Ohtani has been primarily holding down the No. 2 spot in the order, but he’ll slot in ahead of Mike Trout and Anthony […]

Ozzie Albies Waits To Be Cleared For Live BP; Return Not Close

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (wrist) has still yet to gain clearance from the club’s medical staff to return for live batting practice, which likely means that he’ll remain sidelined for at least the next week. Albies last appeared Aug. 4 but has since been out due to a right wrist injury, with Johan Camargo […]

Patrick Beverley Officially Listed As Questionable

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (calf) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's Game 1 versus the Denver Nuggets. Head coach Doc Rivers is expecting Beverley to be healthy enough to play in this one. He hasn't played since Game 1 of the first-round against the Dallas Mavericks. Beverley could be limited his first […]

Eric Bledsoe Active For Game 2

Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe (hamstring) is active for Game 2 against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. He missed Game 1 due to a right hamstring issue, but will be back out there for this one. That means, George Hill will head back to the bench with Bledsoe rejoining the starting five. Hill won't be […]