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Divine Deablo LV LB
Raiders' Divine Deablo: Logs seven tackles vs. Chiefs
1m agoDeablo registered seven tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 27-20 loss to Kansas City.
Deablo was the Raiders' third-leading tackler Sunday behind Robert Spillane (12) and Tre'Von Moehrig (nine). In his three outings since returning from an oblique injury, Deablo has logged 17 tackles (10 solo), including 1.0 sacks.
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Azeez Al-Shaair HOU LB
Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Returns to practice
5m agoAl-Shaair (knee) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday after missing Monday's session, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
The linebacker missed the last two games after suffering the knee injury in Week 6. Al-Shaair has 40 stops (28 solo), including 1.0 sacks, four passes defensed and a forced fumble in the six games he has played this year. Neville Hewitt played 100 percent of the snaps in Al-Shaair's absence in each of the last two games.
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Drue Tranquill KC LB
Chiefs' Drue Tranquill: Gets first sack of season
8m agoTranquill logged six tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery during Sunday's 27-20 win over the Raiders.
Tranquill registered his first sack of the 2024 regular season Sunday as he got to Gardner Minshew for a three-yard loss on the first play of the second quarter. Midway through the fourth quarter, Minshew was stripped of the ball by Mike Pennel, and Tranquill was in the right place at the right time to scoop up the ball which led to a nine-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to Xavier Worthy eight plays later. Through the first seven games of the regular season, Tranquill has totaled 38 tackles (24 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery.
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Cam Robinson JAC OT
Vikings' Cam Robinson: Headed to Minnesota
11m agoThe Jaguars traded Robinson to the Vikings in exchange for draft pick compensation Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Robinson will head to Minnesota after spending the first seven-plus seasons of his career in Jacksonville. The offensive lineman will provide the Vikings with an immediate replacement at left tackle after Christian Darrisaw (knee) suffered a season-ending injury in Week 8 against the Rams.
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Leo Chenal KC LB
Chiefs' Leo Chenal: Logs first sack of 2024
14m agoChenal finished Sunday's 27-20 win over Las Vegas with four solo tackles, including 1.0 sacks.
It wasn't until late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game that Chenal logged his first sack of the 2024 regular season. He was credited with the sack after getting to Gardner Minshew while the quarterback was running out of bounds for a minimal loss. Through the first seven games of the regular season, Chenal has tallied 27 tackles (21 solo), including 1.0 sacks, three pass breakups and two forced fumbles.
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Dameon Pierce HOU RB
Texans' Dameon Pierce: Sidelined again
20m agoPierce (groin) was a non-participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Pierce's absence marks his second straight, and on a short week, does not bode well for his chances at suiting up Thursday against the Jets. It is a new injury for the running back, as he battled hamstring issues prior to Week 8. If he is ultimately unable to have a quick recovery, Dare Ogunbowale would likely handle change-of-pace duties behind Joe Mixon in the backfield.
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Ben Casparius LAD P
Dodgers' Ben Casparius: Opening in Game 4
3h agoCasparius will serve as the Dodgers' opening pitcher Tuesday in Game 4 of the World Series against the Yankees, J.P. Hoornstra of DodgersNation.com reports.
It will be the first appearance during the World Series for Casparius, who had three scoreless outings versus the Mets in the NLCS. The Dodgers have not revealed who else will pitch Tuesday, but Brent Honeywell is a candidate for multiple innings.
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Matt McLain CIN SS
Reds' Matt McLain: Starting in center field in AFL
5h agoMcLain is starting in center field Tuesday for the Glendale Desert Dogs during Arizona Fall League play, Doug Gray of RedlegNation.com reports.
McLain has played only second base and shortstop in pro ball, and his first five starts in the AFL came at second base. However, the outfield isn't totally foreign to the 25-year-old, as center field was his primary position in his freshman season at UCLA and he also saw some action in the corner outfield spots during college summer ball. Whether the Reds will consider using McLain in the outfield some in 2025 isn't clear, but the versatility can't hurt, especially with the club having other middle-infield options. McLain missed the entire 2024 campaign following shoulder surgery and a subsequent stress reaction in his ribcage, but he's expected to enter spring training healthy.
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Charles Leblanc LAA 3B
Charles Leblanc: Becomes free agent
5h agoLeblanc elected free agency Monday.
The Angels booted Leblanc from their 40-man roster last week and because he had been outrighted before, he had the right to choose free agency and has done just that. Leblanc is a career .254/.330/.412 hitter over parts of two big-league seasons.
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Carson Fulmer LAA RP
Carson Fulmer: Elects free agency
5h agoFulmer elected free agency Monday.
Fulmer had been removed from the Angels' 40-man roster and will exercise his right to free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. The 30-year-old held a 4.15 ERA and 81:40 K:BB over 86.2 innings covering eight starts and 29 relief appearances in 2024.
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Carlos Rodon NYY SP
Yankees' Carlos Rodon: Blister issue considered manageable
1d agoYankees manager Aaron Boone said Monday that the blister issue Rodon dealt with during his World Series Game 2 start is "manageable" and is not expected to prevent him from making another start, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
The blister might have affected Rodon's command against the Dodgers, particularly with his slider. However, it does not appear he's in danger of missing a start, which is tentatively slated for Friday in Game 6, if necessary. Rodon yielded three home runs and four runs in total in his Game 2 loss.
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Shohei Ohtani LAD DH
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani: In Game 3 lineup Monday
1d agoOhtani (shoulder) will start at designated hitter and bat leadoff Monday in Game 3 of the World Series versus the Yankees, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Ohtani was forced to depart Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday due to a left shoulder subluxation suffered on a slide into second base. However, an MRI confirmed that he doesn't have any structural damage and he was able to go through 80 percent of his daily routine Sunday without issue. Ohtani will not be allowed to attempt any stolen bases Monday and perhaps not for the remainder of the series, per Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.com, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go at the plate as the Dodgers try to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.
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Cody Williams UTA SF
Jazz's Cody Williams: Getting starting nod
2m agoWilliams is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Kings, Ben Anderson of KSLsports reports.
Williams will enter the starting five with Taylor Hendricks (ankle) out for the season. Williams is averaging 2.0 points and 3.7 rebounds in 20.0 minutes across his first three appearances but should receive increased playing time now that he has earned a starting job.
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Taylor Hendricks UTA PF
Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Will undergo season ending surgery
9m agoHendricks will undergo surgery to repair the fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle on his right leg, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
Hendricks' surgery date will be determined within the next 24-48 hours, and this procedure will sideline him for the remainder of the season. The rookie started in all three games thus far and even led the team in steals per game (1.7), but he will spend the rest of the season in recovery.
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Johnny Juzang UTA SG
Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Suiting up Tuesday
17m agoJuzang (thumb) is available to play in Tuesday's game against the Kings, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Juzang is expected to make his 2024-25 debut after missing the club's first three regular-season outings due to a sprained right thumb. The 23-year-old impressed during the preseason, and he should play a role off the bench behind Jordan Clarkson with Isaiah Collier (hamstring) out.
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Drew Eubanks UTA C
Jazz's Drew Eubanks: Good to go against Sacramento
17m agoEubanks (illness) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Kings, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Eubanks has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday despite being a late addition to the injury report with an illness. With Taylor Hendricks (ankle) out for the season, it is possible Eubanks will receive increased playing time as a bench big in Utah's frontcourt.
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Orlando Robinson SAC C
Kings' Orlando Robinson: Will not play Tuesday
19m agoRobinson (knee) will miss another game this season after being ruled out Tuesday night against the Jazz.
Robinson has yet to make his season debut with Sacramento, and it is unclear when he will do so. The next opportunity for him to play will be Friday versus Atlanta.
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Noah Clowney BKN PF
Nets' Noah Clowney: Gets starting nod Tuesday
27m agoClowney will enter the starting five in Tuesday's matchup versus the Nuggets, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
With Tuesday being the first game of a back-to-back set, Ben Simmons (back) will rest, and Clowney will join the starters for the first time this season. The 20-year-old has averaged 9.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals-plus-blocks across 17.3 minutes per game in three regular-season outings thus far.
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Kraken's Joey Daccord: Expected to start Tuesday
1h agoDaccord is expected to start on the road versus the Canadiens on Tuesday, per Emerald City Hockey.
Daccord is set for his third straight start despite going 0-1-1 with seven goals allowed on 74 shots across his last two outings. The 28-year-old faced the Jets and the Hurricanes in those defeats, but the Canadiens present a more favorable matchup. Montreal has scored 27 goals over nine contests.
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Lukas Dostal ANA G
Ducks' Lukas Dostal: Tending twine Tuesday
1h agoDostal will protect the road goal versus the Islanders on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Dostal has allowed just five goals over his last three games, but he has an unlucky 1-2-0 record in that span. The 24-year-old isn't getting a lot of help from his teammates -- the Ducks have been held to two goals or fewer in five of eight games so far. The Islanders have scored just 20 goals over eight contests, so this should be a favorable matchup for Dostal.
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Ross Colton COL C
Avalanche's Ross Colton: Lands on IR
2h agoColton (foot) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Colton suffered the injury in Monday's 5-2 loss to Chicago. He has compiled eight goals, one assist, 37 shots on net, nine blocked shots and 28 hits across 10 appearances this season. A timetable for Colton's return is unclear, but he will miss at least the next two games following his placement on the IR list. If Jonathan Drouin (upper body) and Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) remain out versus Tampa Bay on Wednesday, Nikolai Kovalenko might move up to the top line, and Ivan Ivan could get an increase in power-play time.
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Alexander Holtz LV RW
Golden Knights' Alexander Holtz: Point streak at four games
4h agoHoltz recorded an assist in Monday's 5-0 win over the Flames.
Holtz has earned a goal and three assists during his four-game point streak. The winger looks to be meshing well with William Karlsson right away, which should help Holtz maintain a third-line role. Holtz has added 14 shots on net and a minus-1 rating over 10 contests, so he'll need to keep scoring to generate additional fantasy value.
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Cole Schwindt LV RW
Golden Knights' Cole Schwindt: Earns two helpers in win
4h agoSchwindt notched two assists and went plus-3 in Monday's 5-0 win over the Flames.
The Golden Knights went with a new look on the fourth line, as Schwindt played alongside Nicolas Roy and Keegan Kolesar. The trio combined for three goals and eight points, all of which came in a dominant third period that extinguished any chance of a Flames comeback. Through eight outings, Schwindt has put up three assists, seven shots on net, eight blocked shots, five hits and a plus-4 rating. He's not guaranteed to be in the lineup all the time, but a performance like the one he had Monday should earn him some favor over Brendan Brisson in the short term. Schwindt has topped 10 minutes of ice time just once this season.
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Nils Hoglander VAN LW
Canucks' Nils Hoglander: Contributes helper
4h agoHoglander logged an assist in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Hurricanes.
Hoglander played a season-low 12:14 on Monday. He dropped to the fourth line for this game after getting some looks in the top six early on in the campaign. The 23-year-old winger is likely more of a secondary scorer -- he has four points, 13 shots on net and 15 hits through eight appearances this season.