Bryan Reynolds Requesting A Trade

Contract-extension negotiations between the Pittsburgh Pirates and outfielder Bryan Reynolds are at an "impasse," causing Reynolds to request a trade. The word is that the Pirates still aren't planning to trade him this offseason, but many teams -- including the New York Mets, San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays -- could […]

Orioles Agree With Kyle Gibson

The Baltimore Orioles agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal, pending a physical, with free-agent right-hander Kyle Gibson on Saturday, according to a source. Gibson isn't a big fantasy name, but he should be able to eat some innings for the O's in 2023. The 35-year-old spent last season with the Philadelphia Phillies, going 10-8 with […]

K'Waun Williams Ruled Out For Broncos Defense

Denver Broncos defensive back K'Waun Williams (knee) has been downgraded to out for the Week 13 contest against the Baltimore Ravens, according to a source. Williams was listed as questionable on Friday but now won't travel with the team to Baltimore. The 31-year-old is recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery and will miss his third straight […]

Kenny Golladay Now Questionable For Week 13

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (illness) was added to the injury report on Saturday and is now questionable to play in Week 13 against the Washington Commanders. The Giants could be short-handed at receiver on Sunday, as Darius Slayton (illness) and Richie James (knee) are also up in the air to play. The […]

Marquise Goodwin Will Play Against Rams

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (illness) wasn't given an injury designation on Friday and will play in Week 13 against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Goodwin was added to the injury report on Thursday, but he'll be good to go this weekend. The 32-year-old pass-catcher had a two-touchdown game in Week 7 and […]

Bryce Perkins Could Play In Week 13

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that quarterback John Wolford will start in Week 13 against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, but rookie Bryce Perkins will also be available for the Rams, and there's "a chance" he could also play. Matthew Stafford (concussion, neck) will miss another game and may not return to […]

Jamison Crowder Targeting Late-December Return

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle), who was placed on Injured Reserve before the Week 5 game due to a fractured ankle, is targeting a late-December return. Crowder suffered a clean break of his fibula and he began walking again a little under a month ago. He's been running on an underwater treadmill for […]

Zonovan Knight Could Be In Backfield Committee

With New York Jets running back Michael Carter (ankle) doubtful to play in Week 13 against the Minnesota Vikings, the Jets are prepared to use a backfield by committee involving rookie Zonovan Knight, Ty Johnson and James Robinson on Sunday. Carter took over the starting gig when rookie Breece Hall (knee) was lost for the […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Might Not Play This Year

There is "considerable doubt" around the league that free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) is healthy enough to play football this year, according to an NFC executive. It's a problem because Beckham has told teams he's seeking a multi-year deal that he hopes will end up being worth $20 million per season. He met […]

Brewers Sign Eddy Alvarez

The Milwaukee Brewers signed infielder Eddy Alvarez to a minor-league deal on Saturday that includes an invite to major-league spring training next year. Alvarez medaled in the 2014 Olympics for the United States as a short-track speed skater and in baseball in the 2020 Olympics for Team USA. The 32-year-old left-handed-hitting infielder played in 14 […]

Yankees Have Met With Brandon Nimmo

The New York Yankees are believed to be on the list of teams to visit with free-agent outfielder Brandon Nimmo. The fit is somewhat curious, though, unless the Yankees are unable to re-sign superstar slugger Aaron Judge. The San Francisco Giants, Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets are also believed to […]

Mets, Yankees Interested In Justin Verlander, Carlos Rodon

The New York Mets and New York Yankees are among the teams talking to the top two remaining free-agent starting pitchers. At the moment, the Mets seem more intrigued by right-hander Justin Verlander, while the Yankees seem more focused on Carlos Rodon. The Baltimore Orioles are among the many teams in on Rodon. The Houston […]

Mets, Rangers In On Jameson Taillon

The New York Mets and Texas Rangers are among many teams that are interested in free-agent right-hander Jameson Taillon. He has a huge market and will get an extremely good deal in this market. Pitching is at a premium this offseason. The Rangers have already signed Jacob deGrom to a five-year deal and also traded […]

Orioles Meet With Noah Syndergaard

The Baltimore Orioles, who are searching for starting pitching in free agency, met via Zoom on Friday with free-agent right-hander Noah Syndergaard. Thor spent the 2022 season with the Los Angeles Angels and Philadelphia Phillies. The 30-year-old was mostly a league-average starter, going a combined 10-10 with a 3.94 ERA (3.83 FIP), a 1.25 WHIP, […]

Mets Now Looking At Justin Verlander

The New York Mets have moved their attention to free-agent starting pitcher Justin Verlander after right-hander Jacob deGrom signed a five-year deal with the Texas Rangers on Friday. The Mets never got to make a final offer to deGrom before he chose the Rangers. Verlander is reportedly seeking a three-year deal, which the Houston Astros […]

Padres Have Met With Trea Turner Twice

The San Diego Padres have met with free-agent shortstop Trea Turner twice in person before next week's Winter Meetings in San Diego, according to major-league sources. It's unclear exactly when the Padres met with Turner, but the fact that there have been multiple meetings suggests some level of mutual interest. The Padres have also expressed […]

Cameron Brate Misses Another Practice Friday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (illness) missed his second straight practice this week on Friday with an illness. If Brate doesn't return to practice on Saturday, there's a good chance he won't be available to play on Monday night against the New Orleans Saints. But even if the 31-year-old veteran tight end is […]

Isaiah Likely Good To Go For Week 13

Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Isaiah Likely (ankle) practiced in full on Thursday and Friday and was removed from the final injury report for Week 13. He will be active on Sunday at home against the Denver Broncos. Likely caught seven passes for 101 yards and two touchdowns on 12 targets in Weeks 8 and […]

Chase Claypool Cleared To Play Sunday

Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool (knee) practiced in full on Thursday and Friday and was removed from the final Week 13 injury report. He will play on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Claypool has mostly been off the fantasy radar in his first four games with the Bears, although he did play 67 […]

Jacob deGrom Signs Five-Year Deal With Rangers

The Texas Rangers have signed right-hander Jacob deGrom to a five-year, $185 million deal on Friday, according to sources. His physical is passed and the deal is done. The contract includes a conditional sixth-year option that would take the total deal to $222 million, and it includes a full no-trade clause. Despite dealing with plenty […]

Kadarius Toney Ruled Out Again In Week 13

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstring) has been ruled out for the Week 13 contest versus the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Toney aggravating a pre-existing hamstring injury in Week 11 and will miss his second straight game in Week 13. The 23-year-old should probably remain stashed in most fantasy leagues because of his […]

Raheem Mostert Will Return In Week 13

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (knee) was removed from the final injury report on Friday and will suit up in Week 13 against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Meanwhile, running back Myles Gaskin (ankle, shoulder) is listed as questionable after returning to a limited practice on Friday. Mostert missed the Week 12 game […]

DeVonta Smith Will Play Against Titans

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (groin) was removed from the final Week 13 injury report on Friday and will be active on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Smith began the week with two limited practices but was a full participant on Friday and is good to go. The 24-year-old has seen at least eight […]

Aaron Rodgers Will Start Against Bears

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (rib, thumb) didn't receive a game designation on Friday and will start against the Chicago Bears in Week 13 on Sunday. The bad news, though, is that starting left tackle David Bakhtiari underwent an appendectomy on Friday and will not play. Rodgers probably isn't 100 percent going into the […]

Romeo Doubs Questionable To Face The Bears

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Romeo Doubs (ankle) is listed as questionable to play in Week 13 against the division-rival Chicago Bears. Doubs was limited in practice all week after missing the last three games due to a high-ankle sprain. The 22-year-old is no lock to return this Sunday, and even if he's active, […]

Mike Williams Ruled Out Against Raiders

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (ankle) has officially been ruled out for the Week 13 divisional clash against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Williams will miss his second straight game after aggravating an ankle sprain. Keenan Allen is back healthy and should serve as a target hog in this offense, but both […]

Josh Jacobs, Brandon Bolden Questionable

Las Vegas Raiders running backs Josh Jacobs (calf) and Brandon Bolden (calf) were both limited in practice all week and are questionable for Week 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Jacobs aggravated a left calf injury in the Week 12 win over the Seattle Seahawks, but he also ran for over 200 yards and two […]

Ja'Marr Chase, Joe Mixon Questionable For Week 13

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (hip) and running back Joe Mixon (concussion) are listed as questionable for Week 13 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Chase was a full participant in practice on Friday after being limited earlier in the week. The 22-year-old is trending towards ending his four-game absence this Sunday, and although he'll […]

Jason Castro Announces His Retirement

Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro officially announced his retirement from professional baseball on Friday on his personal Twitter account. "Today, I officially announce my retirement from Major League Baseball. Over the last 15 years of pro ball, I have been blessed with many incredible opportunities and have met so many people along the way that […]

Lewin Diaz Claimed By Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles claimed first baseman Lewin Diaz off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, according to sources. Diaz was designated for assignment by the Pirates earlier this week after the landed Ji-Man Choi in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. The 26-year-old Dominican slugger spent the last three years with the Miami […]