Mets Could Go After Yu Darvish, Francisco Lindor, Others

After new owner Steve Cohen purchased the New York Mets for a record price this year, the Mets are expected to be extremely active in the free-agent and trade markets this winter. Cohen is the richest owner in baseball during a pandemic at a time in which most teams could be looking to move contracts […]

Can Yankees Retain DJ LeMahieu?

The New York Yankees will likely make a strong effort to re-sign infielder DJ LeMahieu and they already extended him a one-year, $18.9 million qualifying offer, but MLB Trade Rumors predicts that he'll leave for the division-rival Blue Jays. The 32-year-old won the MLB batting crown in 2020 by hitting .364 with 10 home runs […]

Trent Brown Released From Hospital

Las Vegas Raiders right tackle Trent Brown has been released from a Cleveland hospital and is headed back to Las Vegas, according to a source. Brown was hospitalized after air entered his bloodstream during a pre-game IV in the locker room before the Week 8 game against the Browns, and he required immediate medical attention. […]

Raiders Defense Loses Tanner Muse For Rest Of Season

Las Vegas Raiders rookie linebacker Tanner Muse (toe) underwent surgery on his toe on Monday and will miss the rest of the season, according to a source. The third-rounder had been on Injured Reserve while trying non-surgical options while learning a new position during team meetings. A full recovery is expected and Muse should be […]

Aaron Jones Up In The Air For Thursday Night

The Green Bay Packers remain unsure if running back Aaron Jones (calf) will return from a two-game absence to face the 49ers on Thursday night. The good news is that the Packers listed Jones as limited on their estimated Monday injury report. Fantasy managers will need to see Jones actually get in some practice on […]

Jamaal Williams Out For Thursday

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams and linebacker Kamal Martin were designated as high-risk close contacts to rookie running back A.J. Dillon, according to a source. Dillon tested positive for COVID-19, so Williams and Martin will not play on Thursday night against the 49ers. Anyone with high-risk, close-contact exposure must isolate for five days, […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Out At Least Six Weeks

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) aggravated his high right ankle sprain in the Week 8 loss to the Seahawks and is expected to miss at least six weeks and possibly longer if surgery is required, according to a source. If Garoppolo requires surgery, it's likely that he'll miss the rest of the season. […]

Corey Kluber Cleared To Begin Throwing Program

Free-agent starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) has been cleared by Dr. Keith Meister to begin a throwing program, according to his agent, B.B. Abbott. Kluber is expected to throw off a mound in early December. The veteran right-hander became a free agent when the Texas Rangers declined his $18 million option for 2021. He's recovering […]

Charlie Morton Prefers To Play For Rays

Free-agent starting pitcher Charlie Morton's agent, B.B. Abbott, said that his client "wants to play" next season, but only in the right personal and professional situation. The 36-year-old had his $15 million option for 2021 declined, making him a free agent, but he said he prefers to return to the Tampa Bay Rays and keep […]

Trent Brown Remains In Hospital

Las Vegas Raiders right tackle Trent Brown is still in a Cleveland hospital on Monday, a day after he had an episode while taking a pre-game IV in the team's locker room, according to a source. Air reportedly entered Brown's bloodstream, causing him to require medical attention. He had just come off the COVID-19 list […]

Will Fuller V Could Be Traded

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V, the team's leading receiver through seven games, could be on the move ahead of the NFL's trading deadline on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The Green Bay Packers have been interested in Fuller since this summer, and they could pair him with star wideout Davante Adams to make their passing […]

Alfred Morris Joins Active Roster Monday

The New York Giants elevated running back Alfred Morris, defensive back Montre Hartage and offensive guard Chad Slade to the active roster from the practice squad ahead of their Monday night meeting with the Buccaneers. The veteran Morris will provide some extra depth behind Wayne Gallman and Dion Lewis with Devonta Freeman (ankle) ruled out […]

Mohamed Sanu Working Out For Lions

Free-agent wide receiver Mohamed Sanu is trying out for the Detroit Lions on Monday. This could be a sign that receiver Kenny Golladay (hip), who left the Week 8 game against the Colts, won't be available to play in Week 9. Consider Golladay week-to-week for now and be prepared to go with other options this […]

Byron Murphy, Devon Kennard Placed On COVID-19 List

The Arizona Cardinals placed cornerback Byron Murphy and linebacker Devon Kennard on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. The Cardinals announced that two of their players tested positive over the weekend during their bye week, and now we know that it was Murphy and Kennard. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury isn't worried about the team having more […]

George Springer, Trevor Bauer Receive Qualifying Offers

Free-agent starting pitchers Trevor Bauer (Cincinnati Reds), Marcus Stroman (New York Mets) and Kevin Gausman (San Francisco Giants) and position players DJ LeMahieu (New York Yankees), George Springer (Houston Astros) and J.T. Realmuto (Philadelphia Phillies) all received qualifying offers on Sunday that will tie them to their current teams. If any of them accept, they […]

Eagles Committed To Carson Wentz

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said he didn't consider replacing quarterback Carson Wentz with rookie Jalen Hurts during the Sunday night win over the Cowboys in Week 8. Wentz turned the ball over four times and finished 15-for-27 for just 123 yards and two touchdowns in the 23-9 win. "Carson is our starter, and […]

Marquise Brown Upset With Usage

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown, who saw just two targets in the Week 8 loss to the division-rival Steelers, Tweeted his frustration about his role after the game. Head coach John Harbaugh said he texted Hollywood about the Tweet and the receiver took it down. One of Brown's two targets went for a three-yard […]

Javon Wims Suspended Two Games

Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims has been suspended two games without pay by the NFL for punching Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson in the team's Week 8 overtime loss. Wims will appeal the decision. The receiver punched the defensive back in the helmet twice and was immediately ejected. Wims told team officials that Gardner-Johnson […]

Jake Luton Expected To Start Against Texans

Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Jake Luton, a sixth-round pick out of Oregon State, is expected to start in Week 9 against the Texans with Gardner Minshew II (thumb) recovering from multiple fractures in his right thumb. It will be Luton's first career start in the NFL, so fantasy managers desperate enough […]

Damontre Moore Suspended Six Games

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Damontre Moore has been suspended six games without pay for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances, according to a statement by an NFL spokesperson. Moore will be eligible to return to the active roster on Monday, Nov. 14, following the team's Week 14 game against the Jets. The 28-year-old former […]

Myles Garrett Expected To Be Available For Next Game

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that defensive end Myles Garrett's (knee) injury suffered in the Week 8 loss to the Raiders was "nothing structurally significant so we should have him available definitely for the next ball game." The Browns have a bye in Week 9, so the timing is good for Garrett and […]

George Kittle Out Eight Weeks With Broken Foot

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (foot) will be out eight weeks after suffering a broken bone in his foot in the Week 8 loss to the Seahawks, according to a source. Kittle caught just two of his four targets for 39 yards in the Week 8 loss to the Seahawks before leaving with […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Sidelined Indefinitely With High-Ankle Sprain

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) is expected to be sidelined indefinitely with the high-ankle sprain that he aggravated in the Week 8 loss to the Seahawks, according to a source. The team thinks that he needs sufficient time to rest an injury that has bothered him since Week 2. The 29-year-old didn't look […]

Jake Luton To See Starter's Reps In Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said that rookie quarterback Jake Luton will receiver starter's repetitions in practice this week with Gardner Minshew II (thumb) not expected to play in Week 9 against the Texans. Luton, a sixth-round pick out of Oregon State, would be in line to start under center for Jacksonville if Minshew […]

Red Sox Decline Option On Martin Perez

The Boston Red Sox declined their $6.85 million 2021 option on left-handed pitcher Martin Perez on Sunday, making him a free agent. Perez will instead receive a $500,000 buyout. The 29-year-old southpaw went 3-5 with a 4.50 ERA in his 12 starts during the shortened season, striking out 46 and walking 28 in 68 innings […]

J.D. Martinez Opts In

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez will keep his contract that will pay $19.375 million in each of the next two seasons rather than opting out and becoming a free agent. Martinez hit a career-low .213 during the shortened 2020 season with seven home runs and 27 RBI. The 33-year-old's deal also gives him […]

Giancarlo Stanton Won't Opt Out Of Contract

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton will keep the remaining $218 million and seven guaranteed years on his contract instead of opting out after two injury marred seasons. The soon-to-be 31-year-old hit .266 with 38 home runs and 100 RBI in his first season with the Yankees in 2018. He hit .288 with three home […]

Ryon Healy Elects Free Agency

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Ryon Healy has opted for free agency after refusing an outright assignment off their 40-man roster to Triple-A San Antonio. The 28-year-old played in only four regular season games for Milwaukee this year and hit .143 with no home runs, runs or RBI. Healy went 0-for-3 in the second game of the […]

Titans Defense Adds To Secondary With Desmond King

The Tennessee Titans acquired defensive back Desmond King from the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday in exchange for a sixth-round pick. The Chargers had been shopping the former All-Pro defensive back and punt returner in recent days and pulled the trigger after another heartbreaking loss in Week 8 to the division-rival Broncos on Sunday to […]

Saints Acquire Kwon Alexander From 49ers

The New Orleans Saints acquired linebacker Kwon Alexander from the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, according to a source. The 49ers will receive linebacker Kiko Alonso and a conditional fifth-round pick in return. Injuries held Alexander to just 13 games since he signed a four-year, $54 million deal with San Francisco last year. He's also […]