Taijuan Walker Becomes A Free Agent

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker opted out of the final season of his deal with the Mets on Monday and has become a free agent. Walker joins rotation mates Jacob deGrom and Chris Bassitt in opting out of their deals. Neither move comes as a surprise. The 30-year-old Walker was an All-Star with […]

Rockies Hire Hensley Meulens As Hitting Coach

The Colorado Rockies hired Hensley Meulens as their new hitting coach on Monday. Meulens served as the New York Yankees assistant hitting coach in 2022 during outfielder Aaron Judge's record-setting season. The Rockies hit .254 last year, which was the second-lowest mark in franchise history, behind only the 2021 team (.249). Meulens is taking over […]

Angels Won't Trade Shohei Ohtani This Winter

Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian said that the team isn't trading two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani this winter. There has been plenty of speculation that the Angels will need to trade Ohtani before he's eligible to hit the open market after the 2023 season. But it's a complicated matter, especially with owner Arte Moreno […]

Robert Suarez Opts Out Of His Deal

San Diego Padres right-handed reliever Robert Suarez opted out of his deal with the team on Monday and will now become a popular free agent. Suarez declined his $5 million player option for the 2023 season. The 31-year-old played on a one-year, $5 million deal in 2022 after putting up impressive numbers in Japan in […]

Jacob deGrom Officially Opts Out Of His Deal

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom officially opted out of his $30.5 million player option for the 2023 season on Monday, according to the MLB Players Association. deGrom becomes a free agent and will be extremely attractive on the open market for teams looking to make a splash at the front of their rotation. […]

Carlos Correa Officially Opts Out Monday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa officially opted out of his $35.1 million player option for the 2023 season on Monday, according to the MLB Players Association. This was the expected move after the 28-year-old signed his one-year deal with the Twins in March. Correa played in 136 games in his lone season in Minnesota, slashing […]

Xander Bogaerts Officially Opts Out

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts officially opted out of his $20 million player option with the Red Sox for the 2023 season and has become a free agent, according to the MLB Players Association. Bogaerts will forego the final three years of his deal with Boston in order to hit the open market and […]

Bryce Harper Still Undecided On Offseason Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow), who suffered a tear in the UCL in his right elbow in April, is expected to undergo evaluation this week to determine how much healing has occurred in his ligament since he first suffered the injury. The results of his evaluation will determine whether he needs surgery to complete […]

Panthers Fire Coaches Evan Cooper, Paul Pasqualoni

The Carolina Panthers fired cornerbacks coach Evan Cooper and defensive line coach Paul Pasqualoni on Monday. Head coach Matt Rhule was fired after a 1-4 start to the season, and now more coaches in Carolina will follow him out the door. Cooper was hired in 2020, and the 73-year-old Pasqualoni joined the Panthers before this […]

Jeff Saturday Named Colts Interim Head Coach

The Indianapolis Colts are naming former six-time Pro Bowl center and ESPN analyst Jeff Saturday as their interim head coach on Monday after firing Frank Reich. Saturday has been a consultant for the team and is in its Ring of Honor. He was also the head coach for the Hebron Christian Academy football team in […]

Gregory Rousseau Week-To-Week With Ankle Sprain

Buffalo Bills rookie defensive end Gregory Rousseau (ankle) suffered an ankle sprain in the Week 9 loss to the New York Jets and is considered week-to-week, according to a source. Rousseau is dealing with the dreaded high-ankle sprain, which can sideline players anywhere from four to six weeks, so fantasy managers in IDP leagues shouldn't […]

Rashan Gary Suffers Torn ACL, Done For The Year

Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (knee) suffered a torn right ACL in the Week 9 loss to the Detroit Lions, according to a source. He'll undergo an MRI exam to determine if there is additional damage, but Gary will now miss the rest of the season. Gary will finish the year with six sacks, […]

Romeo Doubs Dealing With High-Ankle Sprain

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Romeo Doubs (ankle) has a high-ankle sprain, according to a source. It's an injury that usually requires four to six weeks on the sidelines, although further tests will determine Doubs' timetable for a return. In any case, we won't see Doubs for at least several weeks, which is more […]

49ers Sign Tajae Sharpe To Practice Squad

The San Francisco 49ers signed free-agent wide receiver Tajae Sharpe to their practice squad on Monday, according to a source. The six-year veteran worked out for the 49ers last week and had 25 catches on 37 targets for 230 yards and no touchdowns in 15 games (seven starts) for the Atlanta Falcons last year. In […]

Browns Designate Jerome Ford To Return From IR

The Cleveland Browns designated rookie running back Jerome Ford (ankle) and defensive end Chase Winovich (hamstring) to return from Injured Reserve, opening a 21-day window for the team to officially activate them from IR. Ford injured his left ankle in Week 4 and has been out since, but the 23-year-old figures to return this year, […]

Colts Fire Head Coach Frank Reich

The Indianapolis Colts fired head coach Frank Reich on Monday, according to sources. The move comes after the team's 26-3 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 9, the Colts' third straight loss. Indianapolis recently made the switch from veteran quarterback Matt Ryan to Sam Ehlinger and also fired offensive coordinator Marcus Brady last […]

Aaron Jones "Should Be Able To Play This Week"

Tests on Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones' ankle on Monday came back negative, and "(Jones) should be able to play this week," according to a source. Not only did the Packers lose to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, but they added injury to insult, with rookie receivers Romeo Doubs (ankle) and Christian Watson […]

Rashan Gary Seen On Crutches After Week 9 Loss

Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (knee) was seen using crutches after the team's Week 9 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The 24-year-old was carted to the locker room in the second half and never returned to the contest. The fact that he was on crutches isn't a good sign for his availability […]

Cardinals Name Three New Coaches

The St. Louis Cardinals announced new titles for three coaches heading into the 2023 season next year. Turner Ward has been promoted to hitting coach, Dusty Blake has been promoted to pitching coach and former outfielder Matt Holliday will serve as the new bench coach. Ward replaces Jeff Albert, Blake replaces Mike Maddux and Holliday […]

Nationals Ink Sean Doolittle To Minor League Deal

The Washington Nationals signed veteran left-handed reliever Sean Doolittle to a minor league deal on Sunday with an invitation to spring training next year. It gives Doolittle a chance to continue rehabbing while possibly returning next year to make an impact in the team's bullpen again. Doolittle had surgery on the UCL in his left […]

Braves Acquire Sam Hilliard From The Rockies

The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Sam Hilliard from the Colorado Rockies on Sunday in exchange for right-hander Dylan Spain. Hilliard played in 70 games for the Rockies this year in his fourth major-league season, but he did very little with the bat, slashing .184/.280/.264 with two home runs, 14 RBI, 26 runs scored and five […]

Mets To Pick Up Daniel Vogelbach's Option

The New York Mets are planning to pick up first baseman Daniel Vogelbach's $1.5 million team option for the 2023 season, as expected. Vogelbach began the 2022 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates but spent the second half with the Mets after being traded, hitting .255/.393/.436 with an .830 OPS, six home runs, 25 RBI and […]

Nationals Decline Nelson Cruz's Option

As expected, the Washington Nationals declined designated hitter Nelson Cruz's $16 million mutual option for the 2023 season, which makes him a free agent. The Nationals will pay a $3 million buyout, in addition to his $12 million salary during the 2022 season. The 42-year-old dealt with blurry vision late in the season and ended […]

Chris Bassitt To Decline His Mutual Option

New York Mets right-hander Chris Bassitt will decline his $19 million mutual option for the 2023 season, as has been long suspected. Bassitt will be in for a multi-year deal on the open market at that rate or likely more. Even though the 33-year-old didn't do well in his start in the Wild-Card Series against […]

Sonny Gray's Option Will Be Picked Up

The Minnesota Twins will pick up right-hander Sonny Gray's $12.5 million team option for the 2023 season. Gray injured his hamstring late in the season and finished on the injured list, but overall it was a very solid season for the 32-year-old starting pitcher in his first year in Minnesota. He finished with an 8-5 […]

White Sox To Pick Up Tim Anderson's Option

The Chicago White Sox are planning to pick up shortstop Tim Anderson's $12.5 million team option for the 2023 season, as expected. Anderson had a frustrating season in 2022 due to injuries, as he played in only 79 games. However, he was still one of the best shortstops in the league when he was on […]

Carlos Rodon Exercises Opt-Out Clause

As expected, San Francisco Giants left-hander Carlos Rodon exercised his 2023 opt-out clause on Sunday and is now a free agent. Rodon will become a free agent after signing a two-year deal with the Giants before the 2022 season. The former Chicago White Sox's hurler was an All-Star for the second straight season, going 14-8 […]

Mets, Edwin Diaz Reach Agreement On Five-Year Deal

The New York Mets and closer Edwin Diaz agreed to a five-year, $102 million deal on Sunday, pending a physical. His $102 million deal is a new record for a relief pitcher, beating Aroldis Chapman's $86 million deal with the New York Yankees. Diaz will receive a $12 million signing bonus and an opt-out clause […]

Alex Bregman Breaks His Finger On Saturday

X-rays confirmed that Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (finger) suffered a broken left index finger while sliding into second base in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Bregman won't need surgery, but he'll face an eight-week recovery after winning the World Series. Fantasy managers […]

Greg Rousseau Injured On Sunday

Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau (ankle) is questionable to return in the Week 9 game against the New York Jets after injuring his ankle in the first half. Rousseau didn't have a single tackle before departing the contest. If the former first-rounder cannot return, Buffalo's defensive line will be at less than full strength […]