Rockies Sign Dereck Rodriguez To Minor League Deal

The Colorado Rockies signed right-hander Dereck Rodriguez to a minor league deal on Monday with an invitation to spring training. The 28-year-old is the son of Hall of Fame catcher Ivan Rodriguez. He made 51 appearances over three seasons with the Giants and went 12-15 with a 4.27 ERA before he was designated for assignment […]

Damien Harris Leaves Game After Hard Hit

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (chest) took a nasty hit to his chest on Monday night late in the fourth quarter and had to leave the game. With time running out in the game, it's highly unlikely that Harris will return to this contest, but he's listed as questionable. After the hit, Harris […]

Devin Williams Named NL Rookie Of The Year

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams was named the National League Rookie of the Year on Monday. Williams features a devastating changeup and a four-seam fastball that reaches the upper-90s. The 26-year-old went 4-1 with a 0.33 ERA while striking out 53 hitters in only 27 innings in the shortened 2020 season. He becomes the […]

Kyle Lewis Awarded AL Rookie Of The Year

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis was named the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday. The 25-year-old center fielder received all 30 first-place votes in the balloting, becoming the 12th unanimous winner of the AL award, joining Carlton Fisk, Derek Jeter, Mike Trout and Aaron Judge. He hit .262 with 11 home runs and […]

Mo Alie-Cox Listed As Non-Practice Participant Monday

Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox (knee) was listed as a non-participant on the team's estimated practice report on Monday. Alie-Cox caught all three of his targets for 43 yards in the Week 9 loss to the Ravens, but he might not be ready to play in Week 10 on a short turnaround on Thursday […]

Adam Humphries, Jadeveon Clowney Miss Practice Monday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Adam Humphries (concussion) and linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee, illness) both missed practice on Monday. Neither Humphries nor Clowney were able to suit up in the Week 9 win over the Bears and are unlikely to play on a short week this Thursday night against the Colts. Clowney, who has yet to […]

Mekhi Becton Injured Monday Night

New York Jets rookie left tackle Mekhi Becton (chest) suffered a chest injury in the Monday night game against the division-rival Patriots. Becton is one of the few bright spots on a winless Jets team, so his loss will be a big one if he can't make it back in this game or has to […]

Jaguars Projected To Have Most Available 2021 Cap Space

The Jacksonville Jaguars are projected to have $100 million in salary cap space heading into the 2021 season, which would be the most in football. The New York Jets are projected to have the second-most salary cap space available at $98 million, following by the Indianapolis Colts with $94 million and the New England Patriots […]

Jamaal Williams Activated From COVID-19 List

The Green Bay Packers activated running back Jamaal Williams and linebacker Kamal Martin from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. Williams returned to practice after sitting out last Thursday's blowout win over the 49ers because he was deemed a high-risk close contact to rookie A.J. Dillon after he tested positive for coronavirus. Williams had 35 rushing […]

Kendrick Bourne Goes Back On COVID-19 List

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. Bourne was just taken off the list over the weekend after testing positive last week, but it appears that he's tested positive again. He will not be available to play in Week 10 against the Saints. Receivers Deebo Samuel and […]

49ers Defense Could Get Richard Sherman Back Soon

The San Francisco 49ers opened up the 21-day practice window for cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) on Monday. The 32-year-old veteran hasn't played since Week 1 and remains on Injured Reserve, but he's getting closer to a return and might have a chance to play in Week 10 against the Saints. San Francisco has been one […]

Andy Dalton The Starter When He's Cleared

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said that quarterback Andy Dalton is the team's starter whenever he's cleared from the league's COVID-19 protocol. Garrett Gilbert stepped in admirably against the unbeaten Steelers in Week 9, going 21-for-38 for 243 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Dalton has missed time with a concussion and after […]

Vance McDonald Tests Positive For COVID-19

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. McDonald was immediately quarantined and is being put on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, which means he won't play in Week 10 against the Bengals. Pittsburgh is in the league's intensive protocol and is in the process of completing contact tracing. The team announced on […]

Charlie Morton A Hot Free-Agent Commodity

At least eight to 10 teams have already expressed some level of interest in free-agent starting pitcher Charlie Morton, who became a free agent when the Tampa Bay Rays declined his $15 million option for 2021 on Oct. 30. The soon-to-be 37-year-old is believed to be seeking a one-year contract, possibly with an option for […]

Falcons Waive Takkarist McKinley

The Atlanta Falcons waived defensive end Takkarist McKinley on Monday. McKinley didn't play in Week 9 because of an injury and has been a bust for Atlanta after he was taken 26th overall in the first round in the 2017 draft out of UCLA. The 25-year-old has only played in four games this year, tallying […]

Jake Luton To Make Another Start

With Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (thumb) still unable to throw because of his thumb injury, head coach Doug Marrone said that rookie quarterback Jake Luton will make his second start in Week 10 against the Packers. Luton surprised some by throwing for 304 yards, a touchdown and an interception in the Week 9 […]

MyCole Pruitt Won't Play In Week 10

Tennessee Titans tight end MyCole Pruitt (knee) suffered a right knee injury in the Week 9 win over the Bears, but an MRI exam on Monday showed just a sprain. Pruitt will not play on Thursday night against the Colts, but there is optimism that he will be back soon. The 28-year-old has just three […]

Mike McCarthy Expected Back In 2021

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said that head coach Mike McCarthy will be back for the 2021 season. The Cowboys sit tied for last in the NFC East with the Giants with a record of 2-7 after nine weeks of the season. Losing quarterback Dak Prescott to a season-ending gruesome ankle injury essentially […]

Bears Add Kyle Sloter To Quarterback Room

The Chicago Bears are signing quarterback Kyle Sloter to their practice squad on Monday, according to a source. The Bears are adding some more quarterback insurance with Mitchell Trubisky (shoulder) possibly missing more time with a shoulder injury that he suffered on his one play in Week 8. Tyler Bray was brought up to the […]

Broncos Defense Unable To Slow Down Falcons Offense

The Denver Broncos Defense didn't step up to the task in the 34-27 loss to the Falcons on the road in Week 9. In standard-scoring leagues, they gave their fantasy managers just three points on the day. It was also the second straight week that they allowed 30-plus points. Denver was picked apart by Falcons […]

Brandon McManus Perfect For Second Straight Week

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus made all of his attempted kicks for the second week in a row in the 34-27 loss to the Falcons in Week 9. McManus made all three of his extra-point tries and both of his field-goal attempts, which were both beyond 40 yards. He's hasn't seen a ton of volume […]

DaeSean Hamilton Does Very Little In Loss To Falcons

Denver Broncos wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton caught both of his targets for only 12 yards in the 34-27 Week 9 loss to the Falcons. Hamilton came out of nowhere with four catches for 82 yards and a touchdown in Week 8 against the Chargers, and it likely had something to do with the fact that […]

Tim Patrick Scores In Return To Lineup

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick missed the team's Week 8 game against the Chargers with a hamstring ailment, but he was able to return in Week 9 against the Falcons. Patrick was able to catch four of his nine targets for 29 yards and a touchdown in the 34-27 loss on the road. It […]

Noah Fant Catches Only Three Passes In Week 9

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (ankle) caught just three passes for 45 yards in the Week 9 loss to the Falcons. Fant limped off the field in the first quarter after catching a pass for 32 yards, but he managed to come back and catch two more passes in the defeat. It's the same […]

Lavonte David Suffers Hyperextended Knee

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (knee) suffered a hyperextended knee in the blowout loss to the division-rival Saints on Sunday night, but he's expected to be fine going forward. David was able to record four solo tackles and three assists while also recovering a fumble in Week 9. The 30-year-old from Nebraska is a […]

Laviska Shenault Jr. Has A Chance To Play In Week 10

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (hamstring), who was ruled out during the Week 9 loss to the Texans, received good news on his MRI exam and has a chance to play in Week 10 against the Packers, according to a source. Shenault caught his only targets for a loss of a yard […]

Astros Talking To Michael Brantley About A Return

The Houston Astros are talking to free-agent left fielder Michael Brantley about a return in 2020. The 33-year-old hit .309/.370/.497 with 27 home runs in 194 games after signing a two-year, $32 million deal with Houston before the 2019 season. He hit .300/.364/.476 with five home runs and 22 RBI in 170 at-bats during the […]

Astros Showing Strong Interest In Jackie Bradley Jr.

The Boston Red Sox have approached free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. about returning in 2020 and beyond, according to a source familiar with the situation. However, the Houston Astros are also showing strong interest, as well as an American League Central team. MLB Trade Rumors has predicted that Bradley will receive a two-year, $16 million […]

Trevor Bauer Unlikely To Return To Reds

Free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer seems unlikely to re-sign with the Cincinnati Reds in free agency. The Reds plan when they acquired Bauer at the trade deadline in 2019 was to make the playoffs at least once in his two years with the team and then use the increased revenues to try and re-sign him. […]

Francisco Lindor Could Be A Target For Blue Jays

Rival executives are expecting the Toronto Blue Jays to be among the big-spending teams in the offseason, and Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor could be one of their targets. Many expect Lindor to be traded before Opening Day, as he's in his final year of arbitration eligibility after earning a prorated portion of his $17.5 […]