Adam Thielen Optimistic About Playing Sunday

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) called Thursday's practice a "win," but he will see how the rest of the week goes before he decides whether he'll play in Week 15 against the Chargers. Thielen is more optimistic about returning than he has been before. It's looking like he'll finally return for the first […]

Raheem Mostert Has Earned Leading Role

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that running back Raheem Mostert has earned his role as the lead ball carrier of late and that "he's given us no choice." Mostert has had double-digit carries each of the last two weeks against the Ravens and Saints and has also caught four passes, including one […]

Dodgers Being Aggressive On Dellin Betances

The Los Angeles Dodgers are among the most aggressive suitors for relief pitcher Dellin Betances. They are pivoting to high-end relievers after not being able to land Gerrit Cole on the free-agent market. L.A. just signed Blake Treinen, who had a down year in Oakland last season, and Betances would also fit that mold after […]

Julian Edelman Back On The Practice Field

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (knee, shoulder) returned to practice on Thursday after being held out on Wednesday. The Patriots were just giving Edelman a rest on Wednesday, as he's battled through nagging injuries for much of the season. He's clearly quarterback Tom Brady's favorite target -- eight straight games with double-digit targets […]

Derrick Henry Says He'll Be Ready

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (hamstring) said "I'll be ready to go" for Week 15 against the Raiders. Henry has been rested early in the week recently as he navigates a nagging hamstring injury, but he should be fine for this Sunday and is a must-start in all fantasy lineups. The bruising 25-year-old back […]

Tigers Close To Signing Austin Romine

The Detroit Tigers and catcher Austin Romine are closing in on a two-year deal on Thursday. Romine had a very solid year in the Bronx in 2019 while filling in for the injured Gary Sanchez, hitting .281/.310/.439 with eight home runs and 35 RBI in his 228 at-bats as a backup. If he were to […]

Rangers Likely Out On Josh Donaldson

The Texas Rangers are "likely out" on third baseman Josh Donaldson, as his price tag has "exceeded the Rangers' comfort level." The Rangers were also pursuing Anthony Rendon before he signed with the Angels on Wednesday night. Donaldson, 34, should get a hefty multi-year deal this winter after he hit .259/.379/.521 with 37 home runs, […]

T.Y. Hilton Returning To Practice Thursday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (calf) is returning to practice on Thursday. It gives him a chance to suit up on Monday night against the Saints. Hilton hasn't seen game action since Nov. 21 against the Texans, though, so he could have his snaps limited if he returns against New Orleans. That would obviously […]

Twins Looking At Dellin Betances

The Minnesota Twins are interested in relief pitcher Dellin Betances. 2019 was a lost season for the dominant right-handed reliever, as he pitched in just one game for the Yankees due to right shoulder issues and an Achilles tear. But when he's healthy, he's one of the nastiest and hardest-throwing relievers in baseball. Betances has […]

Lance McCullers Jr., Josh Reddick Should Be Ready

Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said that starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (elbow) and outfielder Josh Reddick (shoulder) will be 100 percent healthy entering spring training and won't be limited at all. McCullers missed the entire 2019 season after having Tommy John surgery, but he'll be a big part of the team's rotation if […]

Yankees Pursuing Josh Hader

The New York Yankees "have been the most active pursuer" of Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader. The Brewers are willing to listen to offers on Hader this winter, but it would take an offer Milwaukee couldn't refuse for them to part ways with the most dominant left-handed reliever in baseball the last few seasons. He […]

Cardinals Interested In Hyun-Jin Ryu

The St. Louis Cardinals are showing interest in starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, according to a source. The market for Ryu has been pretty quiet so far this winter, but it should pick up soon now that the big names of Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg, Anthony Rendon and Zack Wheeler are off the market. The Korean […]

D.J. Chark Won't Practice Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark (ankle) will miss his second straight practice of the week on Thursday. Chark is considered week-to-week and is looking like a long shot to play in Week 15 against the Raiders. The 23-year-old has had an excellent season with 67 catches for 956 yards and eight touchdowns, but he's […]

Jameis Winston Throwing Tennis Balls In Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (thumb) is throwing tennis balls in practice on Thursday. Winston suffered a fractured thumb in Week 14 against the Colts but played through it. He's listed as day-to-day this week, but it's far from a guarantee that he'll even play in Week 15 against the Lions. Even if Winston […]

Devante Parker, Albert Wilson Remain In Concussion Protocol

Miami Dolphins wide receivers Devante Parker (concussion) and Albert Wilson (concussion) will remain in the league's concussion protocol at least "through the end of the week," according to head coach Brian Flores. Parker is having the best season of his career and has become pretty close to a must-start in fantasy because of it, but […]

Yankees Hope To Re-Sign Brett Gardner Soon

The New York Yankees are hopeful of re-signing outfielder Brett Gardner soon. The 36-year-old outfielder was never in any real danger of landing anywhere else this offseason. He hit a very productive .251/.325/.503 with 28 home runs, 86 runs, 74 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 491 at-bats for the Bombers in 2019. If he […]

Teams Interested In Sandy Alcantara, Caleb Smith

The Miami Marlins are getting calls from teams around the league about the availability of starting pitchers Sandy Alcantara, Caleb Smith and Pablo Lopez. However, it would take a lot in return for the Marlins to get rid of their young, controllable and cheap pitching options. Alcantara and Smith will likely be the team's Nos. […]

Kole Calhoun Attracting Plenty Of Interest

The Blue Jays, Reds, Brewers and Marlins are all showing interest in outfielder Kole Calhoun, according to sources. Calhoun hit a career-high 33 home runs in his final season with the Halos, but he also hit just .232/.325/.467 in 152 games. He hit just .208 with the Angels in 2018 and had just one 20-homer […]

Rockies Willing To Listen On Nolan Arenado

The Colorado Rockies are willing to listen to trade inquiries on third baseman Nolan Arenado. An Arenado trade is unlikely at the moment, and he also possesses a full no-trade clause. Teams could become more interested in Arenado now that the Angels took the top free agent position player, Anthony Rendon, off the market on […]

Diamondbacks Serious About Madison Bumgarner

The Arizona Diamondbacks floated a contract in the range of $70 million for starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner, according to sources. However, it seems likely that number will fall well short of what it will take to land the veteran left-hander. Bumgarner is likely to reach nine figures in his next deal after Gerrit Cole ($324 […]

Marcell Ozuna Unlikely To Land With Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have checked in on outfielder Marcell Ozuna, but they aren't considered among the players for Ozuna's services, according to sources. Arizona could be a viable landing spot for Ozuna if he's still available later in the offseason. Landing in Arizona would be a nice fit for the 29-year-old Dominican, but it remains […]

Padres Interested In Starling Marte

The San Diego Padres are joining the list of interested teams in trading for outfielder Starling Marte. Marte has already said he'd be willing to accept a trade to a contending team in 2020 and beyond. The Padres are slowly but surely putting themselves in a position to contend in the National League and have […]

Angels Interested In Trade For Corey Kluber

The Los Angeles Angels have shown interest in trading for Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber, according to sources. A fractured arm and then a strained oblique held the two-time Cy Young winner to just seven starts for the Tribe last season. He was a big-time fantasy bust because of the injuries, but Kluber has […]

Freddie Freeman Doing Well After Surgery

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that first baseman Freddie Freeman (elbow) is doing well after having arthroscopic surgery on his elbow. "Last time I talked to him he said it hadn't felt that good in a long time," Snitker said. Freeman has plenty of time to heal up and should be 100 percent for […]

Dodgers Discussing Trade For Francisco Lindor

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Indians remain engaged in serious trade talks surrounding All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor. The Indians are seeking a package of Dodgers prospects, including shortstop Gavin Lux and starting pitcher Dustin May. Lux is considered the No. 2 prospect in baseball heading into the 2020 season, per MLB Pipeline, while May […]

Brewers Bring In Josh Lindblom

The Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a three-year, $9.125 million deal with pitcher Josh Lindblom on Wednesday. Lindblom, 32, pitched most of the last five seasons in the Korean Baseball Organization. He worked as a starter overseas and was 20-3 with a 2.50 ERA in 30 starts in 2019 for the Doosan Bears, setting the franchise […]

Rockies Extend Scott Oberg For Three Years

The Colorado Rockies signed relief pitcher Scott Oberg to a three-year, $13 million extension on Wednesday. The deal includes an $8 million team option for 2023. The 29-year-old has been excellent for the Rockies the last two seasons, and he finished with a nice 2.25 ERA in 2019. Oberg has struck out 115 batters and […]

Michael Wacha Agrees With Mets

The New York Mets agreed to a one-year deal with starting pitcher Michael Wacha on Wednesday, according to a source. The 28-year-old right-hander will get $3 million guaranteed and can make another $7 million in performance-based incentives. He had spent the previous seven seasons with the Cardinals, and Wacha went a disappointing 6-7 last year […]

Chris Hogan Designated To Return From IR

The Carolina Panthers designated wide receiver Chris Hogan (knee) to return from Injured Reserve. Hogan practiced on Wednesday for the first time since Sept. 27. The former Patriot injured his knee in Week 4 against the Texans on a special teams play and underwent arthroscopic surgery. Hogan has just three catches for 24 yards this […]

Allen Hurns Misses Practice Wednesday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Allen Hurns (ankle, knee) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. All three of Hurns, Devante Parker (concussion) and Albert Wilson (concussion) are in danger of missing the Week 15 contest against the Giants. Hurns has become the No. 2 behind Parker late in the year, but he still has […]