Royals Sign Mike Mayers To Minor-League Deal

The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent right-hander Mike Mayers to a minor-league deal on Thursday. Mayers became a free agent this offseason after he rejected an outright assignment from the Los Angeles Angels. The 31-year-old reliever posted a 5.68 ERA (6.37 FIP), a 1.38 WHIP and 45 strikeouts in 50 2/3 innings over 24 appearances […]

Giancarlo Stanton To Play The Outfield "In Spurts"

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that he sees Giancarlo Stanton playing the outfield "in spurts" next season. Boone prefers to use Stanton in right field at Yankee Stadium on days when Aaron Judge serves as the designated hitter. Stanton could also play left field in other ballparks. The 33-year-old right-handed slugger has mostly […]

Padres, Marlins Interested In Johnny Cueto

The San Diego Padres and Miami Marlins are among the teams looking at free-agent starting pitcher Johnny Cueto, who pitched very well for the Chicago White Sox in 2022. Cueto went 8-10 with a 3.35 ERA (3.79 FIP), a 1.22 WHIP and a career-low 15.7 percent strikeout rate in 25 appearances (24 starts) over 158 […]

Wilmer Difo Agrees With Yankees

The New York Yankees and free-agent infielder Wilmer Difo agreed to a split contract on Friday that will pay him $1.2 million if he's in the majors in 2023, according to a source. The 30-year-old will receive a non-roster invite to major-league spring training. He'll be hoping to earn a roster spot on Opening Day […]

Braves Acquire Lewin Diaz From The Orioles

The Atlanta Braves acquired first baseman Lewin Diaz from the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations. Diaz was designated for assignment by the Miami Marlins in November and has been passed around by the Pittsburgh Pirates and Orioles this offseason. He'll obviously be blocked at the big-league level by elite slugger Matt […]

Taylor Rogers Heads To San Francisco

The San Francisco Giants and free-agent left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers agreed to a three-year, $33 million deal, pending a physical, on Friday, according to a source. Rogers will reunite with his brother Tyler in the Giants bullpen in 2023. The 32-year-old southpaw spent the 2022 season with the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers, posting […]

Giants Land Michael Conforto On Two-Year Deal

The San Francisco Giants agreed to a two-year, $36 million deal with free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto on Friday. The Giants lost out on superstar shortstop Carlos Correa this week when they had some concerns about his physical -- he later signed with the New York Mets. Instead, the Giants sign the last marquee free agent […]

Tyler Conklin Catches Four Passes In Loss To Jaguars

New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin caught all four of his targets for 34 yards in the Thursday night loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. All things considered, it was a decent game for Conklin in rainy and windy conditions in New York on Thursday night. Quarterback Zach Wilson was also benched in the second […]

Noah Fant, Marquise Goodwin Expected To Play

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (knee) and wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (ankle, wrist), who are both listed as questionable for Week 16, are expected to play on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to head coach Pete Carroll. With Tyler Lockett (finger) out, Goodwin will elevate to the No. 2 receiver behind DK […]

Cardinals, Kliff Kingsbury Headed For A Breakup?

There is a very real possibility that Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, who has a 28-34-1 record as a head coach in the NFL without a playoff win, will be fired by owner Michael Bidwell. However, multiple team sources see a path where Bidwell gives Kingsbury another year. Kingsbury's relationships with Bidwell, general manager […]

Dawuane Smoot Feared To Have Torn His Achilles

Jacksonville Jaguars standout defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot (Achilles) is feared to have torn his Achilles in the Thursday night win over the New York Jets, according to a source. Smoot has been one of the team's best defensive linemen this year, so losing him for the rest of the season would be a big blow […]

Browns Give Jack Conklin A Four-Year Extension

The Cleveland Browns and right tackle Jack Conklin agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract extension on Friday that includes $31 million fully guaranteed, according to his agents. Christmas came a little early for Conklin this year. The 28-year-old offensive lineman is now tied to the Browns through the 2026 season. He missed the first […]

Elgton Jenkins Receives Massive Four-Year Deal

The Green Bay Packers and star offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $68 million in base value with a maximum value of $74 million on Friday, according to sources. The deal makes Jenkins the second-highest paid guard in the NFL. He was in the final year of his rookie deal […]

Taysom Hill Could Be Heavily Utilized Against Browns

New Orleans Saints tight end/quarterback Taysom Hill could end up playing more than Andy Dalton in the Week 16 game against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday if the weather is as bad as its forecasted to be. It's expected to be extremely cold with high winds, which will make it difficult for both teams to […]

T.Y. Hilton To Be Active Against Eagles

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on 105.3 The Fan that wide receiver T.Y. Hilton will be active in Week 16 against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday. "He should impact us immediately. I expect him to be involved and counted on," Jones said. Hilton was signed last week but wasn't active in the Week 15 […]

Mets, Joey Lucchesi Avoid Aribtration

The New York Mets and left-hander Joey Lucchesi avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.15 million deal, according to a source. It's the exact same salary he made in 2022 while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. Lucchesi went on a minor-league rehab assignment in September but didn't pitch at all in […]

Broncos Defense A Top-Five Unit For Week 16

The Denver Broncos defense was solid for fantasy managers in their Week 15 win over the Arizona Cardinals when they held them to 15 points and intercepted three passes. On Christmas Day against the Los Angeles Rams this Sunday, they'll get another great matchup against a Baker Mayfield-led offense that is extremely banged up on […]

Brandon McManus An Unexciting Streamer Against Rams

Even though the Los Angeles Rams defense has allowed the third-most fantasy points per game (8.4) to kickers this year, Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus will have a low ceiling and low floor in the Christmas Day game between these two clubs on Sunday. The 31-year-old will be kicking indoors in Los Angeles this weekend, […]

Greg Dulcich Has More Upside With Russell Wilson Back

Denver Broncos rookie tight end Greg Dulcich really suffered with quarterback Russell Wilson (concussion) sidelined in last week's win over the Arizona Cardinals, as he caught just one of his two targets from backup Brett Rypien for a season-low-tying 11 yards. It was actually the third time in Dulcich's first nine NFL games that he's […]

Jerry Jeudy Could Have More Competition For Targets

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has seen 17 targets in the last two games, catching 15 of them for 149 yards and three touchdowns. All three of his touchdowns came in Week 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first of two games that teammate Courtland Sutton (hamstring) has missed due to injury. […]

Marlon Mack Only Playable If Latavius Murray Sits

Denver Broncos running back Marlon Mack has scored in back-to-back weeks now after previously not finding the end zone since 2019 with the Indianapolis Colts. However, unless lead back Latavius Murray (foot) is limited or unable to play entirely on Christmas Day against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16, Mack won't have standalone fantasy […]

Russell Wilson Back To Being A QB2 In Week 16

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (concussion) is no longer on the team's injury report and will play in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams on the road on Christmas Day this Sunday. Wilson missed the Week 15 win over the Arizona Cardinals due to a concussion he suffered the week prior, but he'll return […]

Titans Put Ben Jones On Injured Reserve

The Tennessee Titans placed center Ben Jones (concussion) and cornerback Terrance Mitchell (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Thursday and signed offensive lineman Daniel Munyer to the 53-man roster in a corresponding move. Jones and Mitchell will miss the rest of the regular season and the first round of the postseason (if the Titans qualify). Jones […]

Marquise Brown, Greg Dortch Limited Thursday

Arizona Cardinals wide receivers Marquise Brown (groin) and Greg Dortch (knee) were both limited participants in Thursday's practice. Dortch was also limited in Wednesday's practice, but Brown is making his first appearance on the Week 16 practice report on Thursday. It doesn't seem like a significant injury, but his status for Sunday night's game against […]

Brandin Cooks, Chris Moore Listed As Questionable

Houston Texans wide receivers Brandin Cooks (calf) and Chris Moore (foot) are both listed as questionable to play on Saturday on Christmas Eve against the Tennessee Titans in Week 16. Cooks was able to practice in full the last two days and is fully expected to end his three-game absence. The Texans already ruled Nico […]

Jakobi Meyers, Tyquan Thornton Questionable

New England Patriots wide receivers Jakobi Meyers (shoulder) and Tyquan Thornton (knee) are both listed as questionable for the Week 16 game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday. Meyers and Thornton were able to practice on a limited basis this week, so they have a good shot at playing on Christmas Eve. DeVante Parker (concussion) […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Listed As Questionable

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) is listed as questionable to play in Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday on Christmas Eve. Stevenson was limited in practice all week after going for a season-high 172 rushing yards and a touchdown on 19 carries in last week's loss to the Las Vegas […]

Trevor Bauer Reinstated On Thursday

An arbitrator upheld an unpaid 194-game suspension for Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer on Thursday and reinstated him, effectively immediately, with his loss of pay covering the 144 games he was suspended for during the 2022 season. In addition, the arbitrator docked Bauer's salary for the first 50 games of the 2023 campaign. […]

Nationals Claim Jeter Downs Off Waivers

The Washington Nationals claimed infielder Jeter Downs off waivers on Thursday, according to a source. Downs was a former top shortstop prospect for the Boston Red Sox, but he became available this offseason when Boston designated him for assignment last week. The 24-year-old has fallen considerably as a top prospect while underwhelming at the Triple-A […]

Red Sox Release Eric Hosmer

The Boston Red Sox released first baseman Eric Hosmer on Thursday, according to a source. Boston had designated Hosmer for assignment last week, but he obviously didn't attract any attention and will now be free to sign with any team this offseason. The 33-year-old was traded by the San Diego Padres to Boston at the […]