Keenan Allen Sits Out On Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (quadriceps) didn't practice on Wednesday. The wideout is having a career year, totaling 97 catches for 1,117 yards and seven touchdowns. At this rate, he's on pace to easily surpass his career highs in all those categories, so he's a must-start in all fantasy formats in Week 13... Read More

C.J. Stroud Practices Fully

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (thigh) practiced fully on Wednesday. The 22-year-old has taken a beating over the last few weeks, which likely contributed to his thigh issue. But his participation in Wednesday's session is an excellent sign regarding his availability for Week 13 versus the Denver Broncos. Stroud is well on his way to... Read More

Dalton Schultz Unable To Practice On Wednesday

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (hamstring) didn't practice with the team on Wednesday. The 27-year-old had a rough showing in the Week 12 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, catching one pass for two yards. But now he's dealing with a hamstring issue, so fantasy managers will wait to see how things play out heading... Read More

Devin Williams Wins NL Reliever Of The Year Award

Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams was named the 2023 Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year. It's the second time Williams has won the award after back-to-back lights-out seasons coming out of Milwaukee's bullpen. He had only 15 saves in 2022 but was the Brew Crew's unquestioned closer this year. The 29-year-old hard-throwing right-hander... Read More

Felix Bautista Named AL Reliever Of The Year

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista has been named the 2023 Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year. It's a bittersweet honor for Bautista, who wasn't able to finish out the season and needed Tommy John surgery on a partially torn UCL in his right elbow. Injury aside, Bautista was a big reason why the... Read More

Mets, Luis Severino Finalizing One-Year Deal

The New York Mets and free-agent right-hander Luis Severino are finalizing a one-year, $13 million deal on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 29-year-old will join a Mets starting rotation in serious need of reinforcements after he spent eight years pitching for the New York Yankees. Severino didn't exactly live up to... Read More

Marcus Smart Ditches Walking Boot

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (foot) was seen at Wednesday morning's shootaround without a walking boot. "I'm getting there", Smart said of his progress as he works his way back from a sprained left foot. Memphis announced on Nov. 17 that Smart was expected to be sidelined for three-to-five weeks, so he could still some... Read More

Laviska Shenault Jr., Tommy Tremble Absent From Practice

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (ankle) and tight end Tommy Tremble (hip) missed practice on Wednesday. Both players were ruled out in Sunday's loss to the Tennessee Titans, with Shenault tweaking his ankle while Tremble injured his hip. With a few more practices left ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,... Read More

A's Sign Armando Alvarez, Drew Lugbauer

The Oakland Athletics signed corner infielders Armando Alvarez and Drew Lugbauer to minor-league deals on Wednesday that includes non-roster invitations to major-league spring training next year. Alvarez, 29, hit an impressive .308 (80-for-260) with 18 home runs, 56 RBI, eight steals and 51 runs scored in 74 games for Triple-A Sacramento in the San Francisco... Read More

Anthony Edwards Unlikely To Suit Up Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (hip) is doubtful for Thursday's game versus the Utah Jazz. Edwards sustained a right hip pointer when he took a scary fall to the floor following a dunk attempt during the third quarter of Tuesday's eventual 106-103 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. It makes Edwards likely to require an... Read More

Tony Pollard - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB1 ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard totaled 100 yards in Week 12 for the first time since Week 6 and scored a touchdown in back-to-back games for the first time all year. The 26-year-old has averaged over four yards per carry in four of the... Read More

Brandon Miller Questionable Against Nets

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets due to sprained left ankle. Miller got dinged up early in Wednesday's battle with the New York Knicks, and he also required an exit with an ankle sprain following 10 minutes of play at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 12.... Read More

Jake Browning (QB, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Bengals didn’t secure a victory against the Steelers in Jake Browning’s first start, but the backup quarterback still had a solid performance against a very good defense. Browning finished his first start completing 19 of 26 passes for 227 yards and a... Read More

Cam Thomas Expected To Return Thursday

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (ankle) has been upgraded to probable for Thursday's game versus the Charlotte Hornets. It's a great sign for Thomas, who should make his return from a sprained left ankle that he suffered in Nov. 8's contest. Sidelined for three weeks due to the injury, the 22-year-old skilled scorer was one... Read More

Kenny Pickett (QB, PIT) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The results of Pittsburgh’s offensive coordinator change were largely positive against the Bengals in Week 12 even if they didn’t necessarily reflect it on the scoreboard. Pittsburgh had 400+ offensive yards for the first time since Matt Canada took over and showed... Read More