Divisional Round Busts? Players To Consider Avoiding In DFS

And then there were eight... Eight teams remain for the right to play in Super Bowl LIV in Miami on Feb. 2. We'll get one step closer to finding out who those teams will be after this weekend's matchups, which will consist of Vikings-49ers and Titans-Ravens on Saturday, followed by Texans-Chiefs and Seahawks-Packers on Sunday. […]

Brandon Drury Avoids Arbitration

The Toronto Blue Jays and third baseman/outfielder Brandon Drury avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.05 million deal. Drury started the 2019 season as the team's starting third baseman, but he became a corner outfielder primarily once prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was called up. The 27-year-old hit an underwhelming .218/.262/.380 on […]

Michael Taylor Avoids Arbitration

The Washington Nationals and outfielder Michael Taylor avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $3.325 million deal, according to a source. He'll receive $25,000 in incentives if he reaches 300 plate appearances in the majors next season. The 28-year-old speedster hit only .250/.305/.364 in 97 plate appearances in 2019 and was demoted […]

Mitch Moreland Could Return To Boston

Once considered a long shot to re-sign with the Boston Red Sox, it's looking more likely that first baseman Mitch Moreland will return. Sam Travis is now off the 40-man roster, and only Michael Chavis and Bobby Dalbec are capable of playing first base, but both of them are right-handed bats on a team loaded […]

Christian Yelich Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (knee), who fractured his right kneecap last September, said he will be ready for spring training. "If the Milwaukee Brewers had an actual game tomorrow," Yelich said, "then I would be able to participate." The Brewers will be careful with the 2018 National League MVP, but the expectation is that […]

Cardinals Could Trade Dexter Fowler

The St. Louis Cardinals have discussed trading outfielder Dexter Fowler this offseason and could move him in another deal, according to sources, as top prospect Dylan Carlson is expected to play a big role this year. The Cardinals dealt outfielders Jose Martinez and Randy Arozarena to the Rays on Thursday in exchange for top left-handed […]

Rays Acquire Jose Martinez, Randy Arozarena

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielders Jose Martinez and Randy Arozarena from the Cardinals on Thursday in exchange for top left-handed pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore and low-level catching prospect Edgardo Rodriguez. The Cardinals also sent a competitive-balance Round A pick (38th overall) to the Rays, who sent their Round B pick (66th overall) to St. […]

Chris Jones Added To Injury Report

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (calf) was added to the injury report for the Divisional Round against the Texans and was limited in practice on Thursday with a lingering calf issue. Jones had 36 total tackles (23 solo), a team-high nine sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 13 games for […]

Duane Brown Will Try To Play Sunday

Seattle Seahawks left tackles Duane Brown (knee) and George Fant (groin) both missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday, but Brown is expected to try to play in the Divisional Round against the Packers on Sunday. Brown missed the wild-card win over the Eagles, but Seattle's offensive line will really need him out […]

Jaron Brown, Malik Turner Practicing In Full

Seattle Seahawks wide receivers Jaron Brown (knee) and Malik Turner (concussion) both practiced in full on Thursday after being limited in practice on Wednesday. Both players should return to action in the Divisional Round on Sunday against the Seahawks, giving them more depth behind Tyler Lockett, D.K. Metcalf and David Moore. In this run-first offense, […]

Brewers Agree With Logan Morrison

The Milwaukee Brewers agreed to an undisclosed deal with first baseman/outfielder Logan Morrison on Thursday, according to sources. Morrison slugged a career-high 38 home runs and drove in 85 runs in 149 games for the Rays in 2017, but he has fallen off a cliff since. He hit a miserable .186/.276/.368 with 15 homers and […]

Cardinals Acquire Prospect Matthew Liberatore

The St. Louis Cardinals acquired pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore from the Rays on Thursday, according to sources familiar with the deal. It's part of a trade expected to send major league pieces back to Tampa, who has been searching for outfield bats. Liberatore, 20, is a left-handed starter that was ranked as Tampa's No. 4 […]

Dee Ford Questionable Against Vikings

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Dee Ford (hamstring) is listed as questionable for the Divisional Round against the Vikings. Linebacker Kwon Alexander is coming off Injured Reserve since tearing his pectoral muscle on Halloween and strong safety Jaquiski Tartt (ribs) will also return. Getting pass-rusher Ford back as well would be even more good news […]

Mark Ingram, Mark Andrews Questionable

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram (calf) and tight end Mark Andrews (ankle) are both listed as questionable for the Divisional Round against the Titans on Saturday after both were limited in practice on Thursday. Andrews is expected to play, while Ingram is more of a question mark. Both players were held out of a […]

Pirates Agree With Guillermo Heredia

The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to an undisclosed major league deal with outfielder Guillermo Heredia on Thursday, according to sources. He was non-tendered by the Rays last month and is known as a strong defender and good clubhouse presence. That's not going to do much for fantasy owners, however. Heredia, 29 later this month, hit just […]

Adam Humphries Out For Divisional Round

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Adam Humphries (ankle) is out for the Divisional game against the Ravens on Saturday. Humphries will be missing his sixth straight game, so it's not like he was on anyone's fantasy radar to begin with. Kalif Raymond (concussion) will make his return after sitting out wild-card weekend, but he'll be behind […]

Stefon Diggs Good To Go For Divisional Round

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (illness) was taken off the final injury report for the Divisional Round against the 49ers on Saturday. Diggs missed some practice time this week because of his illness, but he'll suit up against San Francisco. He had a slow week against the Saints in the wild-card game with two […]

Adam Thielen Questionable Against 49ers

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (ankle) didn't practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for the Divisional Round against the 49ers on Saturday. Thielen was injured in practice on Wednesday and required stitches for his ankle. He's still expected to play against San Francisco, but the Vikings are playing it cautious with him […]

Eagles Expected To Dump Offensive Coordinator

The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to part ways with offensive coordinator Mike Groh and wide receivers coach Carson Walch on Thursday, according to league sources. The Eagles offense was undermanned for most of the season due to injuries to wide receivers DeSean Jackson and Alshon Jeffery and running back Jordan Howard. Considering those setbacks, the […]

Kwon Alexander Will Return Saturday

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Kwon Alexander (pectoral) will be activated from Injured Reserve and will be back on the field on Saturday in the Divisional game against the Vikings, but he's unlikely to play an every-down role after a long layoff. He's nine weeks removed from surgery to fix a torn pectoral and just returned […]

Vikings Proceeding With Caution With Adam Thielen

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (ankle) needed stitches for a bad cut on his ankle suffered in practice on Wednesday, according to sources. The initial prognosis is encouraging for him playing in the Divisional Round against the 49ers on Saturday, but the team is gathering information and will proceed with caution. Don't be surprised […]

Jaron Brown, Malik Turner Limited In Practice

Seattle Seahawks wide receivers Jaron Brown (knee) and Malik Turner (concussion) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Both players have a chance to return for the Divisional Round against the Packers, barring a setback later this week. However, neither player is much of a fantasy option if they return, as they'll be behind Tyler […]

Will Fuller, Kenny Stills, Jordan Akins Limited Wednesday

Houston Texans wide receivers Will Fuller (groin) and Kenny Stills (knee) and tight end Jordan Akins (hamstring) were all limited in practice on Wednesday. Fuller's status for the Divisional Round against the Chiefs will be closely watched this week, as Houston's passing game has been much more consistent and explosive when he's on the field. […]

Jamaal Williams Practicing In Full

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (shoulder) is practicing in full on Wednesday. Williams sat out the regular season finale as a precaution, but he'll be back to back up Aaron Jones in the Divisional Round against the Seahawks. He ran the ball 107 times for 460 yards (4.3 yards per carry) and one […]

Travis Kelce Dealing With Sore Knee

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice because of a sore knee. The injury isn't serious, however, and shouldn't keep him from playing in the Divisional Round against the Texans on Sunday. It's something worth watching, especially since Kelce is the top-priced tight end on DraftKings this weekend at […]

Diamondbacks Agree With Hector Rondon

The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a one-year deal with relief pitcher Hector Rondon on Wednesday, according to sources. Rondon, 32 next month, is guaranteed $3 million. He'll make $2.5 million in 2020 with a $500,000 buyout on his team option. The right-hander had a 3.71 ERA in 62 games last year with the Astros and […]

Indians Expected To Hold Onto Francisco Lindor

Cleveland Indians president Chris Antonetti said on Wednesday that he's more confident that All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor will be with the team to start the season after the Tribe didn't receive a trade proposal to their liking in the last few weeks. The four-time All-Star is under contract through the 2021 season, but the Indians […]

Seahawks Put Mychal Kendricks On Injured Reserve

The Seattle Seahawks placed linebacker Mychal Kendricks (knee) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday and promoted offensive tackle Chad Wheeler from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Kendricks didn't play in the wild-card win over the Eagles last weekend, and now his season will come to an end. He was effective in his 14 games […]

Adam Humphries Misses Practice Again

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Adam Humphries (ankle) missed practice again on Wednesday. Humphries hasn't played or practiced since Dec. 1, so he shouldn't be expected to suit up for the Divisional Round against the Ravens. Even if he did, he wouldn't be on the fantasy radar after catching 37 passes for 374 yards and two […]

Adam Thielen Lands On Injury Report

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (ankle) was added to the injury report for the Divisional Round against the 49ers and was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. After coming back from a hamstring injury that he aggravated on Oct. 20, Thielen finished the season by catching three passes for 27 yards in […]