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 […]

Phillies Claim Jake Cave Off Waivers From Orioles

The Philadelphia Phillies claimed outfielder Jake Cave off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, according to president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. The Phillies' 40-man roster now stands at 38 players with the addition of Cave. Baltimore claimed Cave off waivers from the Minnesota Twins right after the end of the 2022 season, but […]

Yankees In On Justin Verlander, Carlos Rodon

The New York Yankees are in on free-agent starting pitchers Justin Verlander and Carlos Rodon. They aren't as much in on right-hander Jacob deGrom for what he sees ($40 million-plus). Outfielder Aaron Judge remains the main target for the Bombers, but the Yankees also want to add a big starter this offseason as well. Verlander […]

Chris Martin Agrees With Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox agreed to a two-year, $17.5 million deal with right-handed reliever Chris Martin on Friday, pending a physical, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 36-year-old was excellent for the Los Angeles Dodgers after a deadline trade and parlayed that performance into a multi-year deal on the open market this offseason. […]

Jesse Winker, Abraham Toro Heading To Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired outfielder Jesse Winker and third baseman Abraham Toro from the Seattle Mariners on Friday in exchange for second baseman Kolten Wong, according to sources. Winker will help replace Hunter Renfroe, who was shipped to the Los Angeles Angels recently. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger ended his season early in 2022 and needed […]

Mariners Acquire Kolten Wong From The Brewers

The Seattle Mariners acquired second baseman Kolten Wong from the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday in exchange for outfielder Jesse Winker and third baseman Abraham Toro, according to sources. The Brewers picked up Wong's $10 million club option for the 2023 season but then dealt him to Seattle on Friday. In Seattle, Wong will become the […]

Austin Jackson Ruled Out, Terron Armstead Doubtful

The Miami Dolphins ruled out right tackle Austin Jackson (ankle) for the Week 13 game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday are listing left tackle Terron Armstead (pectoral, toe) as doubtful to play. The Dolphins are likely to be without both starting offensive tackles for a big game in Week 13 against the tough […]

Colts Rule Out Kenny Moore

The Indianapolis Colts ruled out cornerback Kenny Moore (shin) and offensive tackle Braden Smith (illness) for the Sunday night game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 13. Moore was injured in the Monday night loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and will miss at least one game. It's a big loss for a strong Colts defense […]

Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy Questionable

Denver Broncos wide receivers Courtland Sutton (illness) and Jerry Jeudy (ankle) are both questionable to play in Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens, while KJ Hamler (hamstring) has been ruled out. Sutton came down with an illness on Friday and is now up in the air to play Sunday. Jeudy returned to practice on Friday […]

Chase Young Questionable To Make Season Debut

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (knee) is listed as questionable to make his season debut in Week 13 against the New York Giants. Young continues to work his way back from a torn ACL and MCL last year, and he was limited in practices all week. The 23-year-old was very close to returning in […]

T.J. Watt Questionable For Week 13

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (ribs) is listed as questionable to play in Week 13 against the Atlanta Falcons. A must-start linebacker in IDP fantasy formats, Watt may not be available this weekend. The 28-year-old has played at least 80 percent of the defensive snaps since returning from Injured Reserve in the last three […]

Trevor Siemian To Have Season-Ending Surgery

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus told reporters on Friday that quarterback Trevor Siemian (oblique) will have season-ending surgery to fix the oblique injury that he suffered during pre-game warmups last week. Siemian played in the Week 12 loss to the New York Jets with the injury, but he'll now miss the rest of the […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Questionable With Illness

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Darrell Henderson Jr. (illness) is questionable to make his debut with the team in Week 13 against the Detroit Lions. Henderson was claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Rams last week, but he was held out of the Week 12 win over the Baltimore Ravens. With Travis Etienne Jr. (foot) […]

Bengals Optimistic Ja'Marr Chase Will Play

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (hip) is "on track" to play in Week 13 against the Kansas City Chiefs, and head coach Zac Taylor said he's "optimistic" that Chase will be out there on Sunday. Chase returned to limited practice work this week and is likely to be listed as questionable on Friday's final […]