Rangers Interested In Kohei Arihara

The Texas Rangers are believed to be among a number of teams interested in Japanese right-handed pitcher Kohei Arihara, who was posted last month by the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters of the Japanese League. Teams have until this Saturday to reach a deal with him. Arihara has been compared to Kenta Maeda and Kyle Hendricks […]

Nationals Open To Trading Carter Kieboom

The Washington Nationals are open to trading infielder Carter Kieboom, according to sources. However, young pitching prospects Cade Cavalli and Jackson Rutledge, the team's last two top draft picks, are not on the trade block. Kieboom could become the trade chip that helps bring in some star talent such as Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris […]

Noah Syndergaard Avoids Arbitration Tuesday

The New York Mets and starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard avoided salary arbitration on Tuesday by agreeing to a one-year, $9.7 million deal, according to sources. The 28-year-old right-hander missed all of the 2020 shortened season after having Tommy John surgery last March. The All-Star is scheduled to become a free agent after the 2021 season. […]

Sam Fuld Promoted To General Manager

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced on Tuesday that the team promoted Sam Fuld to general manager. Former GM Matt Klentak was reassigned in October. The 39-year-old Fuld has been in the team's front office since 2017, joining them initially as the major league player information coordinator. He was the director of […]

Ronald Jones II Doubtful For Week 16

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (finger) remains on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, and head coach Bruce Arians said that Jones is doubtful for Week 16 against the Lions on Saturday. Jones also had surgery to put a pin in his broken finger last week, so he could be out in Week 17 as well. […]

C.J. Beathard To Start Against Cardinals

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback C.J. Beathard will start under center in Week 16 against the division-rival Cardinals. Nick Mullens (elbow) will be out with an elbow injury that could require Tommy John surgery. With Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle), who remains on Injured Reserve, unlikely to play again this season, the […]

49ers Adding Josh Rosen To Active Roster

The San Francisco 49ers are signing quarterback Josh Rosen to their active roster off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad on Tuesday. The 49ers are unsure if Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle), who is on Injured Reserve, will play again this season. Nick Mullens (elbow) needs surgery for a sprained right elbow and will miss the rest […]

Chargers Not Planning To Shut Joey Bosa Down

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that the team doesn't intend to shut defensive end Joey Bosa (concussion) down for the rest of the season after he suffered another concussion in last Thursday's overtime win over the division-rival Raiders. Offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga (concussion) and linebacker Denzel Perryman (back) are also expected to […]

Jimmy Garoppolo's Practice Window Opened

The San Francisco 49ers opened the 21-day window for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) to practice. He's been on Injured Reserve since Nov. 5 but could be activated from IR in order to play in Week 16 against the Cardinals on Saturday, especially since Nick Mullens (elbow) needs right elbow surgery. Garoppolo has been out since […]

Nick Mullens Likely Needs Surgery

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (elbow) suffered a right elbow injury in the Week 15 loss to the Cowboys that will likely require surgery, according to a source. That means that Mullens is unlikely to play again the rest of the season. You likely weren't looking Mullens' way anyway for fantasy championship matchups after […]

Raheem Mostert's Season Likely Over

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert's (ankle) season is likely over after he suffered another high-ankle sprain in the Week 15 loss to the Cowboys, according to a source. Mostert ran the ball 14 times for 68 yards against Dallas but was unable to find the end zone. Jeff Wilson Jr. totaled 60 yards […]

Mets Looking Into Tomoyuki Sugano

The New York Mets are looking into Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano. "Watch the Mets on this. I think they have as good a chance as anyone," an outside executive said. Sugano is a long-time ace of the Yomiuri Giants and has twice won Japan's equivalent of MLB's Cy Young. Some evaluators see him as a […]

White Sox Expected To Sign Yoelqui Cespedes

The Chicago White Sox are expected to sign Cuban outfielder Yoelqui Cespedes, the No. 1 international prospect and the younger half-brother of Yoenis Cespedes, for a bonus around $2 million, according to industry sources. The 23-year-old will likely sign on Jan. 15, the first day of the international signing period. He's considered a five-tool player […]

Buccaneers Activate Donovan Smith From COVID-19 List

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers activated left tackle Donovan Smith from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Smith was placed on the list last Friday and missed the Week 15 win over the Falcons. The 27-year-old will be back for the team's Week 16 game against the Lions on Saturday, which is good news for quarterback Tom […]

Eric Kendricks' Status Up In The Air The Rest Of The Way

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said that he's not sure if linebacker Eric Kendricks (calf) will play in Week 16 against the Saints on Christmas Day on Friday or for the rest of the regular season. Kendricks has missed the last three games and doesn't appear close to a return for the Vikings Defense. […]

Eric Ebron Avoids Serious Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that tight end Eric Ebron (back) and fullback Derek Watt (concussion) are still being evaluated after suffering injuries in the Monday night loss to the Bengals. Ebron should be fine after leaving the game early and being ruled out. The 27-year-old could be ready to return in Week […]

James Conner Could Return In Week 16

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that the team hopes to have running back James Conner (quadriceps), linebacker Vince Williams and offensive lineman Kevin Dotson (shoulder) back in Week 16 against the Colts. Conner was ruled out hours before the Monday night loss to the Bengals, allowing Benny Snell Jr. to rush for 84 […]

Dwayne Haskins Jr. Violates COVID-19 Protocols

The Washington Football Team is aware of social-media posts that showed quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. partying maskless at a gentleman's club after the Week 15 loss to the Seahawks. Washington has been in contact with the NFL about the matter and is handling the situation internally. Haskins has issued a public apology for his actions. […]

Royals Showing Interest In Adam Wainwright

The Kansas City Royals have shown interest in free-agent starting pitcher Adam Wainwright, but they don't appear to be front-runners to sign him, according to sources. Wainwright played for Royals manager Mike Matheny in St. Louis from 2012-18. Kansas City has already signed Mike Minor, Carlos Santana, Greg Holland and Michael A. Taylor this offseason. […]

Experts Think Francisco Lindor Will Be Traded

All 20 MLB team executives that were polled for ESPN's annual Hot Stove survey predicted that Cleveland shortstop Francisco Lindor will be traded before Opening Day, with one calling a trade "just a matter of where and when." Lindor has been the most-discussed trade candidate this offseason and Cleveland is motivated to move Lindor's 2021 […]

Alex Smith Hasn't Been Ruled Out For Week 16

The Washington Football Team is hoping that quarterback Alex Smith (calf) can practice in some capacity this week. He's currently being considered day-to-day and hasn't been ruled out for Week 16 against the Panthers. Smith wasn't able to do much in practice last week, but the team prioritized rest of repetitions. This week might be […]

Eric Ebron Ruled Out After Getting Injured Monday

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (back) and fullback Derek Watt (head) have both been ruled out for the rest of the Monday night game against the Bengals after suffering injuries. Watt suffered his head injury early in the first quarter and was put in the league's concussion protocol. Ebron failed to catch his only […]

Tyler Boyd Suffers Head Injury Monday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (head) hit his head on the turf while trying to make a catch in the first quarter on Monday night against the Steelers and is questionable to return while going into the league's concussion protocol. It was Boyd's only target in the game before he left, so fantasy managers […]

Cam Akers To Miss Week 16

Los Angeles Rams rookie running back Cam Akers (ankle) will miss the Week 16 game against the division-rival Seahawks after suffering a high-ankle sprain in the Week 15 loss to the Jets, according to head coach Sean McVay. Akers left the game in the second quarter but returned and finished the game with 15 carries […]

Nationals Sign Welington Castillo

The Washington Nationals added catching depth on Monday by signing catcher Welington Castillo to a minor league deal, according to a source. Castillo will make $950,000 if he is with the major league team in 2021. The 33-year-old was with the team in spring training in 2020 but decided not to play in early July […]

Howie Kendrick Retires After 15 Seasons

Second baseman Howie Kendrick announced his retirement on Monday after 15 major league seasons. Kendrick won a World Series title with the Washington Nationals in 2019 and was named the MVP of the National League Championship Series while also hitting a go-ahead home run in Game 7 of the World Series to help beat the […]

Josh Gordon Added To Active Roster

The Seattle Seahawks added wide receiver Josh Gordon to the active 53-man roster on Monday. Gordon was reinstated by the NFL and can make his 2020 season debut in Week 16 against the Rams after serving his indefinite suspension. He's still just 29 years old and is a former second-round pick of the Browns in […]

Blue Jays, Mets The Front-Runners For George Springer

The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets would seem to be the favorites to sign free-agent outfielder George Springer this winter. ESPN's Jeff Passan wrote that when it comes to Springer, "executives believes this is a two-team race" between the Blue Jays and Mets. Both teams are looking to improve and have a need […]

Giants Sign John Brebbia Monday

The San Francisco Giants signed right-handed reliever John Brebbia (elbow) to a one-year deal on Monday. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. The 30-year-old missed all of the 2020 season after having Tommy John surgery in June. He had a 3.14 ERA in 175 innings with the Cardinals from 2017-19, including a 1.10 WHIP […]

Ito Smith The No. 1 RB Over Todd Gurley II

Atlanta Falcons interim head coach Raheem Morris said that running back Ito Smith is the team's leading running back right now over Todd Gurley II. Gurley will serve as Smith's backup heading into Week 16 against the Chiefs after he managed only 34 rushing yards in the last three games. Gurley had one attempt for […]