Pirates Pick Up Starling Marte's Option

The Pittsburgh Pirates will pick up their $11.5 million 2020 option on outfielder Starling Marte, according to sources. It was a no-brainer move after Marte set new career highs in home runs (23), RBI (82), runs (97), slugging percentage (.503) and OPS (.845). He also finished with a 2.9 Wins Above Replacement, which was tied […]

J.D. Martinez Doesn't Opt Out Of Deal

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez chose not to opt out of his contract with the team, so he can earn $62.5 million over the next three years: $23.75 million for 2020 and $19.375 million for both 2021 and 2022. As long as he doesn't have a lengthy stay on the injured list, Martinez […]

No Timetable For Brandin Cooks' Return

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that wide receiver Brandin Cooks' (concussion) meeting with concussion doctors in Pittsburgh went well, but the Rams don't know when Cooks will play again. Cooks has an extensive history with head injuries, so he seems unlikely to be ready for Week 10 against the Steelers even after […]

Kole Calhoun's Option Declined

The Los Angeles Angels declined their $14 million option for the 2020 season on outfielder Kole Calhoun on Monday, making him a free agent. Calhoun got off to an atrocious start in 2019 but bounced back with a solid second half to finish with a .232/.325/.467 slash line, a career-high 33 home runs, 74 RBI, […]

Mark Walton Suspended Four Games

Miami Dolphins running back Mark Walton has been suspended for four games for violating the league's policy for substances of abuse. After their first win of the season, the Dolphins have quickly lost their starting running back for four games and their impressive rookie receiver Preston Williams (knee) for the rest of the year. Walton […]

Cubs Moving On From Brandon Morrow

The Chicago Cubs declined the 2020 option on relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow) on Monday, making him a free agent. Relief pitchers Tony Barnette and Kendall Graveman also had their options declined. Morrow pitched only half of the 2018 season before landing on the injured list with right biceps inflammation, and he didn't pitch at […]

Twins To Decline Martin Perez's Option

The Minnesota Twins will decline the $7.5 million 2020 option on starting pitcher Martin Perez, making him a free agent. They'll instead pay him a $500,000 buyout. The 28-year-old left-hander finished 10-7 with a 5.12 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 135 strikeouts in 165 1/3 innings over 29 starts and three relief outings for the Twins […]

Panthers Claim Donte Moncrief Off Waivers

The Carolina Panthers claimed wide receiver Donte Moncrief off waivers from the Steelers on Monday, according to a source. Moncrief proved to be a failure in Pittsburgh, racking up just four catches on 15 targets for 18 yards in five games before he was let go. He'll be fourth on the depth chart in Carolina […]

Parris Campbell To Miss time With Fractured Hand

Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Parris Campbell (hand) suffered a fractured hand in the Week 9 loss to the Steelers. He underwent surgery on Monday and will be out for several weeks, although he's not being put on Injured Reserve. Campbell has yet to really stand out in his rookie season with 15 catches for […]

Leighton Vander Esch Not Expected To Play Monday

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (neck) isn't expected to play on Monday night against the Giants, according to a source. Vander Esch is still dealing with neck tightness from the stinger he suffered on Oct. 20, although he's gradually improving. Sean Lee and Joe Thomas would both see more work against New York if […]

Braves Decline Julio Teheran's Option

The Atlanta Braves declined their $12 million option for the 2020 season on starting pitcher Julio Teheran on Monday, making him a free agent. Teheran will instead receive a $1 million buyout. The 28-year-old Colombian went 10-11 with a 3.81 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 162 K's in 174 2/3 innings (33 starts) for the Braves […]

Vikings Not Speculating On Adam Thielen's Return

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer won't speculate on when wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) will return. "Whenever the doctor says he's ready to play, he's ready," Zimmer said. Thielen was active in Week 9 against the Chiefs but was targeted just once before aggravating his hamstring injury and sitting out the rest of the […]

Redskins Not Naming Week 11 Starter At QB

The Washington Redskins haven't made a decision on their starting quarterback at the moment, and interim head coach Bill Callahan said he'll take his time and announce it after the team's Week 10 bye. The 'Skins didn't put much on rookie Dwayne Haskins' plate in a tough matchup against the Bills in his first ever […]

Eric Thames Becomes Free Agent

The Milwaukee Brewers declined the 2020 $7.5 million option on first baseman Eric Thames on Monday, making him a free agent. Milwaukee paid him a $1 million buyout instead, but general manager David Stearns said the team is open to bringing him back. If Thames goes elsewhere, Ryan Braun could see even more time at […]

T.J. Hockenson Not In Concussion Protocol

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia said that rookie tight end T.J. Hockenson (back) is not in the concussion protocol after taking a hard hit to the middle of his back in the Week 9 loss against the Raiders. Hockenson had the wind knocked out of him on the play. The rookie had the second […]

Preston Williams' Season Is Over

Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Preston Williams (knee) will miss the rest of the season after suffering an injury in the Week 9 win over the Jets. This comes as Williams posted his best line of the season on Sunday with five catches for 72 yards and two touchdowns against the Jets. He'll finish an […]

Braves Bringing Nick Markakis Back

The Atlanta Braves re-signed outfielder Nick Markakis to a one-year, $4 million deal on Monday, according to sources. This comes after the team declined his $6 million option and gave him a $2 million buyout. The 35-year-old continued to hit for a high average (.285) because of a high contact rate, but he didn't do […]

Robert Gsellman, Seth Lugo Could Enter Rotation

New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said that relief pitchers Robert Gsellman and/or Seth Lugo could be shifted to starting roles in 2020 with Zack Wheeler potentially moving on in free agency. Lugo and Gsellman have both been more effective in relief, but both could be effective streamers in the right matchups in […]

Pirates To Pick Up Chris Archer's Option

The Pittsburgh Pirates will pick up the 2020 option on starting pitcher Chris Archer worth $8.25 million, according to a source. The 31-year-old dealt with injuries in 2019 and disappointed with a 3-9 record and 5.19 ERA in his first full season with the Bucs. Pittsburgh is hoping that Archer working with a new pitching […]

Le'Veon Bell Undergoes MRI On Knee

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (knee) underwent an MRI exam on his knee on Monday. The results are unknown, but this might help explain why Bell continued to be a disappointment on increased touches in the juicy Week 9 matchup against the Dolphins. Quarterback Sam Darnold's struggles with illness and poor play this […]

Braves Decline Tyler Flowers' Option, Re-Sign Him

The Atlanta Braves are re-signing catcher Tyler Flowers to a one-year, $4 million deal on Monday, according to a source. This comes after the team declined his $6 million 2020 option and offered him a $2 million buyout. Flowers split time with Brian McCann, who has since retired, in 2019 and hit .229/.319/.413 with 11 […]

Blue Jays Acquire Chase Anderson

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired starting pitcher Chase Anderson from the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday in exchange for minor league first baseman Chad Spanberger. Anderson, 31, was 8-4 with a 4.21 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 124 strikeouts in 139 innings (27 starts, five relief outings) for the Brew Crew in 2019. He posted a career-best […]

No Timetable For Yoenis Cespedes

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (ankle) continues to rehab from his injuries the past year, and general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said it's "too early to tell" if Cespedes will play in 2020. "I don't have enough information to predict when he's going to be back." He didn't play at all in 2019 and […]

Titans Defense May Lose Malcolm Butler For Season

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said that cornerback Malcolm Butler (wrist) may be lost for the season after breaking his wrist in the Week 9 loss to the Panthers. Losing Butler for the rest of the year would be a big blow to Tennessee's passing defense the rest of the way. That will especially […]

Delanie Walker No Longer In Walking Boot

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (ankle) said he's making progress and is no longer in a walking boot. He expects to play at some point in the not-so-distant future. It's good news, but it sounds like Walker will miss another game in Week 10 against the Chiefs. Jonnu Smith was a disappointment in Week […]

Kareem Hunt Will Have A Role Against Bills

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens is looking forward to getting running back Kareem Hunt back from his suspension and said that "he'll definitely have a role" in Week 10 against the Bills. Perhaps Hunt's addition to the offense is what Cleveland needs to turn things around after starting 2-6. His presence in the backfield […]

O.J. Howard Should Be Ready For Week 10

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that tight end O.J. Howard (hamstring) should be "ready to roll" for Week 10 against the Cardinals after missing the last two games. Cameron Brate wasn't targeted at all in Week 9 with Howard sidelined. Howard has been the biggest bust at his position in fantasy with […]

Ronald Jones II Has Earned Bigger Workload

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that running back Ronald Jones II has earned the right to start and play more snaps ahead of Peyton Barber. It's about time. Jones has been the more explosive back for most of the year and just carried the ball 18 times for 67 yards and a […]

DeSean Jackson Seeking Second And Third Opinions

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that wide receiver DeSean Jackson (abdomen) left the Week 9 game against the Bears early in the game after feeling discomfort on his four snaps. Jackson is undergoing second and third opinions, and Pederson isn't speculating on Jackson's availability coming out of the Week 10 bye against the […]

Kyle Allen To Start In Week 10, Cam Newton Continues Rehabbing

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said that quarterback Kyle Allen will start again in Week 10 against the Packers, while Cam Newton (foot) will continue with his rehab program. Newton isn't recovering as the team had hoped, and there's a chance he'll need season-ending surgery after he visited with a foot specialist over the […]