Justin Verlander A Fit For The Angels?

The Los Angeles Angels are interested in big arms on short-term deals, which could make free-agent starting pitcher Justin Verlander a fit for them. Verlander is expected to turn down the Houston Astros' one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer by Wednesday's deadline. The Halos just signed oft-injured, hard-throwing righty Noah Syndergaard to a one-year, $21 million […]

Rangers Considering Starling Marte

The Texas Rangers, who are seeking offensive upgrades this offseason, are considering free-agent outfielder Starling Marte. After a fine season in 2021, Marte has already been receiving interest from the Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, New York Mets, New York Yankees and Miami Marlins, among other teams. The 33-year-old may be the top outfielder available on […]

Tua Tagovailoa Showing Growth?

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa ranks in the bottom seven in completion percentage, passing yards per game, passing yards per attempt, touchdown-to-interception ratio and passer rating among 25 QBs with 10-plus starts since Week 8 of last season. However, he has shown more playmaking ability in 2021 and ranks 17th in QBR, ahead of Russell […]

Jose Berrios Signs Seven-Year Extension With Toronto

The Toronto Blue Jays are signing right-handed starter Jose Berrios to a seven-year, $131 million contract extension on Tuesday, pending a physical, according to a source. According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, Berrios has an opt-out clause after Year 5 and 7 of the extension, and the deal has escalators that can take it up […]

Angels Agree With Noah Syndergaard

The Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Noah Syndergaard agreed to a one-year, $21 million deal on Tuesday, pending a physical, according to sources. The Angels make one of the biggest splashes in free agency with a high-upside power arm and give up a second-round pick to the New York Mets after they extended Thor a […]

Troy Hill Has Cervical Neck Sprain

Cleveland Browns cornerback Troy Hill (neck) was released from a Boston-area hospital on Sunday night and was diagnosed with a cervical neck sprain after being taken off the field on a stretcher in the Week 10 blowout loss to the New England Patriots. Hill was scheduled to travel back to Cleveland on Monday. We'd be […]

Randy Arozarena Wins AL Rookie Of The Year

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena won the American League Rookie of the Year award on Monday. Arozarena was already on the map after breaking out in the playoffs in 2020. Astros right-hander Luis Garcia finished in second place, with Tampa teammate Wander Franco finishing third. Arozarena became the fourth player in Rays history to […]

Jonathan India Wins NL Rookie Of The Year

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India won the 2021 National League Rookie of the Year award on Monday. India received 29 of the 30 first-place votes and becomes the eighth Reds player to win the award. Marlins pitcher Trevor Rogers received the only other first-place vote. India had an excellent season for the Reds by […]

Yankees To Make A Run At Freddie Freeman?

The New York Yankees have met with the representatives for all of the top left-handed-hitting first basemen, including Freddie Freeman. The Atlanta Braves seem likely to re-sign Freeman, while retaining Anthony Rizzo or trading for Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson might be more realistic options for the Yankees. Freeman, the 2020 National League MVP, […]

Carlos Correa Officially Declines Qualifying Offer

Star free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa officially declined the Houston Astros' one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer on Monday. This comes as no surprise, as Correa is at the top of the prized free-agent shortstop market this offseason. The 27-year-old will be highly sought after, perhaps primarily by the New York Yankees, and is unlikely to return […]

Manny Pina Signs With Braves

The Atlanta Braves signed catcher Manny Pina to a two-year, $8 million deal on Monday that includes a $4 million team option for the 2024 season. Pina is a highly regarded backup catcher that will help take some of the stress off starting catcher Travis d'Arnaud as the Braves attempt to defend their World Series […]

Whitney Mercilus' Season Is Over

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (biceps) tore his biceps muscle in the Week 10 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday and will miss the rest of the season, according to a source. Fellow outside linebacker Rashan Gary (elbow) hyperextended his elbow in the same game, but his injury wasn't as serious and […]

Cowboys Optimistic About Tyron Smith For Week 11

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith (ankle) is dealing with a bone spur in his ankle and will eventually need surgery, but the team thinks he has a good chance of playing in Week 11 against the Kansas City Chiefs. "I think he's got a real shot," executive vice president Stephen Jones said on 105.3 […]

Teven Jenkins, Deon Bush Return To Practice

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said that rookie offensive tackle Teven Jenkins (back) and safety Deon Bush (quadriceps) returned to practice on Monday, opening their 21-day window to be activated from Injured Reserve. Jenkins had back surgery in August and has been on IR all season, so he's likely need to need most of […]

Mekhi Becton Out Another 1-3 Weeks

New York Jets left tackle Mekhi Becton (knee) will not be able to practice for another one to three weeks, according to head coach Robert Saleh. "He's still working through some things," Saleh said. Barring another setback, Becton will hopefully be able to return to the team at some point in December. In other Jets […]

Derek Wolfe Won't Make It Back In 2021

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that defensive end Derek Wolfe (back, hip) will not return to play in 2021. The Ravens opened Wolfe's 21-day practice window to return from Injured Reserve late last month, but apparently the 31-year-old pass-rusher just hasn't made any progress and won't play at all in his second season […]

Chris Carson Up In The Air For Week 11

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that the team will be "revisiting" running back Chris Carson's (neck) status when the team returns to practice on Wednesday. Carroll doesn't sound as optimistic about Carson as he did last week when the running back returned to practice. Carson remains on Injured Reserve and hasn't played since […]

Odell Beckham Jr., Ben Skowronek Active Monday Night

Los Angeles Rams wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Ben Skowronek (thigh) are both active on Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers. Beckham and the rookie Skowronek should both have a role in the offense with Robert Woods (knee) now done for the rest of the season. However, Cooper Kupp has been the most […]

Von Miller Will Make His Rams Debut Monday Night

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Von Miller (ankle) is good to go and will make his debut with the team on Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers, according to a source. Miller has been out of action since getting injured in Week 7 in what turned out to be his final game with the Denver […]

T.J. Watt's MRI Yields Positive Results

An MRI exam on Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt's injured hip and knee came back negative on Monday, but he is still sore, according to sources. Before the MRI, the Steelers were calling Watt week-to-week after he was injured in the third quarter of the Week 10 tie with the Detroit Lions. It's still unclear […]

Mitchell Trubisky Back From COVID-19 List

The Buffalo Bills activated quarterback Mitchell Trubisky from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday and released wide receiver Austin Proehl from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Trubisky tested positive for the virus on Nov. 6 and missed the team's last two games, but he'll return to backing up Josh Allen under center in Week […]

Packers Release Blake Bortles From Practice Squad

The Green Bay Packers released quarterback Blake Bortles from the practice squad on Monday and activated quarterback Kurt Benkert from the practice squad Reserve/COVID-19 list in a corresponding move. Bortles, who was with the team this summer when Aaron Rodgers hadn't reported, was brought in strictly as an emergency backup when Rodgers tested positive for […]

Jermar Jefferson Could Miss Some Time

Detroit Lions rookie running back Jermar Jefferson's ankle injury might not be as bad as the team initially feared, but head coach Dan Campbell said that he could wind up missing some time after getting carted off the field in the Week 10 tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 21-year-old seventh-rounder had three carries for […]

Chiefs Still Have High Hopes For Josh Gordon

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said it's only a matter of time before wide receiver Josh Gordon becomes a productive part of the team's offense. Reid has told Gordon to stay patient. The 30-year-old did play a season-high 43% of the offensive snaps in Sunday night's big win over the division-rival Las Vegas […]

Brandon Bolden, Jonnu Smith Limited Monday

New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (hip), tight end Jonnu Smith (shoulder), wide receiver N'Keal Harry (knee) and kicker Nick Folk (knee) were all listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report. Bolden and J.J. Taylor served as change-of-pace options behind rookie Rhamondre Stevenson in the Week 10 win over the Cleveland Browns with […]

Damien Harris Listed As Non-Participant Monday

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (concussion), who missed the Week 10 win over the Cleveland Browns, was listed as a DNP on Monday's estimated practice report. Harris will need to clear the league's concussion protocol in order to play on Thursday on a short week against the Atlanta Falcons, so fantasy managers should […]

Mike Williams' Injury A Non-Factor

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said that wide receiver Mike Williams' knee injury hasn't been a factor in him posting disappointing numbers in the last four games. "The knee is not an issue. It's a non-factor," Staley said. Big Mike caught just four of his six targets for a disappointing 33 yards in […]

Devin Singletary Leads All RBs In Fumbles

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary led the team with 43 rushing yards on only seven carries in the Week 10 win over the New York Jets and had a nice 6.1 yards per carry, but he fumbled for the fifth time this season and leads all RBs in the NFL in fumbles. He has […]

Matt Breida Still A Distant Third RB For Bills

Although Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida was active for the first time since Week 2 and scored two touchdowns in the Week 10 win over the New York Jets, he was still a distant third to both Zack Moss and Devin Singletary on Sunday. Moss led the way by playing 47% of the offensive […]

Cole Beasley Limited By Injury

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (ribs) played just one snap in the fourth quarter in the Week 9 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he was barely involved in the Week 10 blowout win over the New York Jets. He played a season-low 18% of the offensive snaps (11 total snaps) and didn't play […]