• MLB News, Rumors: Los Angeles Angels Lay Off Coaches Mike Butcher, Don Baylor; Mets' Daniel Murphy Eyed As Offseason Target

  The Los Angeles Angels decided to cut ties with pitching coach Mike Butcher and hitting coach Don Baylor. The move is part of the newly minted general manager Billy Eppler to overhaul the Angels organization. Meanwhile, Bleacher Reports’ Joel Reuter observes that the Los Angeles Angels lack depth at second and third base, and has a need for left-handed hitting. He reports that the New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy might be a perfect fit for the said position and a good offseason target.

  

• NFL Rumors: New York Giant's Odell Beckham Jr. Suffers Hamstring Injury, Hopes to Play Against Eagles; Victor Cruz Still Questionable

  New York Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr. sustained a hamstring injury during his team’s win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. However, he reportedly appears to be on course to play in Monday Night Football’s Week 6 game versus the Philadelphia Eagles. Coach Coughlin mentioned that Victor Cruz will not play against the Philadelphia Eagles and probably will not be prepared to make his 2015 return for several more weeks.

  

• MLB Rumors: Dodgers SB Chaste Utley's Controversial Slide Triggers Rule Change: MLB Commisioner Rob Manfred Considers Potential Update

  Days after Chase Utley’s infamous slide which resulted to New York Mets shorstop Ruben Tejada’s broken leg, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has expressed plans to implement changes to the game’s rules in 2016 in order to prevent unnecessary collisions at second base.

  

• NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Benches Brandon Weeden in Favor Of Matt Cassel; Randy Gregory Might Return After Bye Week

  After three consecutive losses without Tony Romo as starting quarterback, the Dallas Cowboys intend to start with Matt Cassel under center when they come back from bye week. Cassel will be taking over Brandon Weeden. Meanwhile, it seems that the Cowboys will get another another boost next week as rookie defensive end Randy Gregory, who has been out with high ankle sprain since the season opener, is reportedly returning after the bye week.

  

• NFL Rumors: Buffalo Bills' Tyrod Taylor 'Beat Up' After Titans Game; Josh Johnson Joins Bills As New Quarterback

  The Buffalo Bills might be going into Week 6 without one of their offensive players. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor is expected to sit out the Bills’ upcoming game versus the undefeated Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday due to a knee injury, according to Michael Fabiano of NFL Media, who cited sources familiar with Taylor’s condition.