Yankees Add Billy McKinney On Minor-League Deal

The New York Yankees signed free-agent outfielder Billy McKinney to a minor-league deal on Saturday, according to the minor-league transactions age. McKinney was acquired by the Yankees along with infielder Gleyber Torres in the Aroldis Chapman trade back in 2016. He was then traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in the trade involving left-hander J.A. […]

Kris Bryant Should Be Ready For Spring Training

The Colorado Rockies are optimistic that third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (foot) will be ready for spring training after he was limited to 42 games in 2022 due to plantar fasciitis. "Our trainers and strength guys have checked in with him and from everything I'm being told he looks good. We are optimistic about him showing […]

Eric Hosmer In Talks With The Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have been in talks with free-agent first baseman Eric Hosmer. It looks promising, but no deal has been agreed upon yet. Hosmer was officially released by the Boston Red Sox last week after being designated for assignment. He began the 2022 season with the San Diego Padres before being traded to Boston […]

Willie Calhoun Signs With Yankees

The New York Yankees agreed to a non-roster minor-league deal with free-agent outfielder Willie Calhoun on Saturday, according to a source. Calhoun will receive an invitation to major-league spring training. The 28-year-old was one of the Texas Rangers' top prospects, but he never ended up panning out over six seasons. He joined the San Francisco […]

Nick Foles Getting Another Start In Week 17

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday said that quarterback Nick Foles will remain the starter under center for the Week 17 game against the New York Giants. The Colts benched Matt Ryan for the second time this year in favor of Foles for the Monday night game against the Los Angeles Chargers, and it […]

Cameron Brate A Healthy Scratch On New Year's Day

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate is a healthy scratch and will not play in Week 17 in a big divisional showdown against the Carolina Panthers. Brate's disappointing 2022 continues after he played just eight offensive snaps in last week's overtime win over the Arizona Cardinals. He was expected to be a much bigger […]

Julio Jones Active In Week 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) is officially active for Week 17 against the division-rival Carolina Panthers in a game with huge playoff implications. Meanwhile, fellow receiver Breshad Perriman is a healthy scratch. Jones missed some time with knee issues earlier this year and has been battling through a knee injury again late […]

Tommy Tremble Active Against Tampa

Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble (hip) is officially active for the Week 17 divisional showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Meanwhile, wide receiver Rashard Higgins is a healthy scratch. Tremble came into this contest as questionable due to his hip injury, but he will play and should be Carolina's top pass-catching tight […]

Justin Jackson Out Against The Bears

Detroit Lions running back Justin Jackson (hip) is officially out for Week 17 against the Chicago Bears. Jackson came into the game listed as questionable after picking up a hip injury in Friday's practice, and he'll end up sitting this one out. The 26-year-old has been the clear No. 3 in Detroit's backfield this year […]

Chase Claypool, Dante Pettis Active On Sunday

Chicago Bears wide receivers Chase Claypool (knee) and Dante Pettis (ankle) are both officially active on New Year's Day to face the Detroit Lions in Week 17. Claypool will be on the field for the first time since Week 13, and it remains to be seen if he'll see his normal workload on offense. During […]

Marshon Lattimore Making His Return In Week 17

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) is officially active in Week 17 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Lattimore has not been active since Week 5 due to an abdominal injury, but he'll be out there on Sunday. Because of the long layoff, it's not wise to expect the 26-year-old to be out there for every […]

Chris Olave Active Against Eagles

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Chris Olave (hamstring) is officially active for the Week 17 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Olave missed last week's win over the Cleveland Browns but returned to limited practices this week and will return to action this weekend as the Saints look to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. […]

Richie James May Struggle To Produce Against Colts

New York Giants wide receiver Richie James led the team with eight catches on a season-high 11 targets for a season-high 90 yards receiving in the Week 16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. James has seen at least nine targets in two of his last three games and is becoming a more popular target for […]

David Blough Not Recommended In Sixth Career Start

Arizona Cardinals quarterback David Blough will be making his sixth career start in Week 17 against a lackluster Atlanta Falcons defense with Colt McCoy still dealing with concussion symptoms. Blough has not played at all in 2022 and will be making his first start since 2019, so even though the matchup is a good one, […]

Brian Robinson Jr.'s Usage To Go Up In Week 17

Washington Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. is on the verge of seeing his usage expand in Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns with Antonio Gibson (ankle, foot) officially ruled out. The Browns defense ranks 30th in rush DVOA on the season, so Robinson will have some clear fantasy upside when managers need him […]

Will Dissly Might Require Surgery

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that tight end Will Dissly (knee) may need surgery on his knee after he was placed on Injured Reserve this week. "We're hoping not and thinking not, but we've got to wait and see," Carroll said. We should have more information on what exactly the 26-year-old is dealing […]

Yannick Ngakoue Placed On Injured Reserve

The Indianapolis Colts placed defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (throat) on Injured Reserve on Saturday, ending his 2022 season with just two games to go. Ngakoue suffered a throat injury in Week 16 and will require surgery. The 27-year-old has been Indy's best pass-rusher this year, so it will be a big loss for their final […]

Marwin Gonzalez Heading To Japan On One-Year Deal

Veteran utility player Marwin Gonzalez signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan on Friday. The 33-year-old hit just .185/.255/.321 in 86 games for the New York Yankees last season with a .576 OPS, six home runs, 18 RBI, 20 runs scored and three stolen bases in […]

Willi Castro Signs Minor-League Deal With Twins

The Minnesota Twins signed free-agent infielder Willi Castro to a minor-league deal on Friday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Castro can play pretty much all over the diamond, but he spent most of his time in 2022 with the Detroit Tigers in the outfield. He finished the year hitting .241/.284/.367 with a […]

Steve Cishek Hangs Up His Cleats

Veteran relief pitcher Steve Cishek has decided to call it a career after 12 years in the big leagues, spanning stays with eight different teams. "It's time," Cishek said. "It's gotten harder for me to bounce back game-to-game. The ball wasn't coming out as crisp as before, and it felt like I had to pitch […]

Broncos Defense Well Off The Fantasy Map Against Chiefs

The Denver Broncos defense/special teams unit definitely cannot be trusted in a Week 17 matchup with the high-scoring Kansas City Chiefs offense, especially after allowing 51 points and 388 total yards to quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16. On the season, Denver's D has been one of the stingier units […]

Eric Saubert Set For Bigger Role Entering Week 17

Denver Broncos tight end Eric Saubert should start and be the team's primary pass-catching tight end for the final two games of the season after the Broncos placed rookie Greg Dulcich (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Friday. Behind Dulcich, Saubert has been the Broncos' second-leading tight end this year in catches (12), targets (21) and […]

Courtland Sutton Will Suit Up Against Chiefs

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (hamstring) put in a full practice on Friday and was removed from the Week 17 injury report. He will play on Sunday against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. Sutton returned from a two-game absence in last week's blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams and caught five of his […]

David Bakhtiari Will Return Against Vikings

Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari (appendix) doesn't carry an injury designation into the Week 17 game against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings and will play for the first time since having appendicitis. He hasn't played since Week 12. The 31-year-old's return couldn't come at a better time for the Packers in another must-win game […]

La'el Collins Put On Injured Reserve

The Cincinnati Bengals placed right tackle La'el Collins (knee) on Injured Reserve on Friday. Collins will miss the rest of the season after he suffered a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee in the Week 16 win over the New England Patriots. With the injury coming late in the season, the 29-year-old might […]

Josh Norman Will Be Active On Sunday

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks said that cornerback Josh Norman will be elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for the Week 17 tilt against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 35-year-old veteran just was signed to Carolina's practice squad on Monday and will make his 2022 season debut in a […]

Derwin James Won't Play Against Rams

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 17 against the Los Angeles Rams. James suffered a concussion in the Monday night win over the Indianapolis Colts on the same play in which he was ejected for a hit on receiver Ashton Dulin. The 26-year-old safety won't be suspended for […]

Chargers Plan To Activate Joey Bosa For Week 17

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said that the plan is to activate defensive end Joey Bosa (groin) from Injured Reserve for the Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Bosa was designated to return from Injured Reserve this week, and apparently the Bolts saw enough from the All-Pro pass-rusher in […]

Titans Not Committing To Joshua Dobbs For Week 18

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is not ready to commit to naming quarterback Joshua Dobbs as the Week 18 starter against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rookie Malik Willis was benched in favor of Dobbs in Thursday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys. The Titans lost the game, but Dobbs did more than stake his claim […]

Jalen Hurts Could Play In Week 18

If the Philadelphia Eagles win in Week 17 against the New Orleans Saints and clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, quarterback Jalen Hurts (shoulder) could play in Week 18 against the New York Giants to make sure he's not idle for more than a month heading into their first playoff game. Hurts […]