Aroldis Chapman Reaches Extension With Yankees

The New York Yankees and closer Aroldis Chapman agreed to a restructured deal on Saturday that will keep the left-hander with the team through the 2022 season, according to sources. The 31-year-old could have opted out of the final two years of his deal, but instead the Yanks will add another year for $18 million […]

Ryan Zimmerman, Yan Gomes Become Free Agents

The Washington Nationals declined their 2020 options on first baseman Ryan Zimmerman ($18 million) and catcher Yan Gomes ($9 million), making them both free agents. The Nats expect to work something out to re-sign Zimmerman, who was the team's first-round pick in 2005, but the same can't be said for Gomes. Zimmerman has dealt with […]

Nats Pick Up Options On Sean Doolittle, Adam Eaton

The Washington Nationals picked up their 2020 options on closer Sean Doolittle ($6.5 million) and outfielder Adam Eaton ($9.5 million). Doolittle had a down year in 2019 and struggled with injuries, posting a 4.05 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 29 saves and 66 K's in 60 innings. The left-hander shared closing duties with Daniel Hudson late in […]

Stephen Strasburg Opts Out Of Deal

Washington Nationals starting pitcher and World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg opted out of the final four years and $100 million of his deal on Saturday night. The 31-year-old right-hander dominated in the postseason and won five of his six starts, including two in the World Series. He also dominated in the regular season, going 18-6 […]

Sterling Shepard Won't Play On Monday Night

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (concussion) will not play on Monday night against the Cowboys. Shepard was limited in practices this week, but he told the training staff that he didn't feel well on Saturday and has been put back into the concussion protocol. He's suffered two concussions already this season and has […]

Steelers Asked About Le'Veon Bell

The Pittsburgh Steelers inquired about the availability of New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell before the trade deadline when they feared that running back James Conner's (shoulder) injury was serious, according to sources. The Texans, Chiefs and Packers also discussed trading for Bell. When the Steelers learned that Conner's injury was just a week-to-week […]

Seahawks Had Interest In Antonio Brown

The Seattle Seahawks were doing their due diligence on free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown this week before they claimed wide receiver Josh Gordon on waivers on Friday, according to league sources. Quarterback Russell Wilson was even pushing the team to sign Brown before they claimed Gordon. Brown's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said there are "a few […]

Duke Williams A Healthy Scratch For Bills

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Duke Williams is a healthy inactive for Week 9 against the Redskins. Running back T.J. Yeldon also remains a healthy scratch with rookie Devin Singletary backing up Frank Gore in the backfield. Williams caught a touchdown on Oct. 6 in the win over the Titans, but he has just six catches […]

Curtis Samuel Active In Week 9

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (shoulder) is active for Week 9 against the Titans. Samuel hasn't been as trustworthy for fantasy owners with Kyle Allen at quarterback instead of Cam Newton (foot), but he still has some fantasy appeal as a boom-or-bust WR3. The 23-year-old had a healthy 11 targets in the loss in […]

DeSean Jackson Officially Active Against Bears

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (abdomen) is officially active in Week 9 against the Bears. It'll be Jackson's first action since his injury in Week 2. He went off in the season opener for eight catches, 154 yards and two touchdowns, and he'll return to his role as the team's field-stretcher as a deep […]

Patrick Mahomes, Frank Clark Out Against Vikes

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) and defensive end Frank Clark (neck) are both inactive for Week 9 against the Vikings. Mahomes was a game-time decision, but the Chiefs are playing it safe with their star quarterback. There's a good chance he returns in Week 10 to face the Titans. When he's back, Mahomes […]

Demaryius Thomas Active For Week 9

New York Jets wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (ankle, hamstring), who was listed as questionable, is active for Week 9 against the Dolphins. Thomas has had a solid 14 targets the last two weeks with Sam Darnold back at quarterback as the No. 3 receiver behind Robby Anderson and Jamison Crowder. DT remains more of a […]

Chris Herndon IV Active Against Dolphins

New York Jets tight end Chris Herndon IV (hamstring) is active for Week 9 against the Dolphins for the first time this season, but based on what head coach Adam Gase said this week, Herndon isn't expected to play a lot, if at all. The matchup is about as good as it gets, but fantasy […]

James White's Injury Is Minor

New England Patriots running back James White's (toe) injury is described as very minor, according to a source. White was listed as questionable for Sunday night against the Ravens after popping up on the injury report on Friday, but he's expected to suit up for the team's toughest opponent yet this season. White has done […]

Gardner Minshew Could Remain Starter

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew could remain the team's starting quarterback even after Nick Foles (collarbone) is ready to return, which is expected to be in Week 11 after the team's Week 10 bye. There's a lot riding on the Week 9 contest against the Texans in London for Minshew as a result. The […]

Injured Reserve On The Table For Cam Newton

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (foot) is using the weekend to consider his options on how to move forward with his plan for recovery following a visit to foot and ankle expect Dr. Robert Anderson. Surgery for his Lisfranc injury wasn't recommended and isn't in the plans, and the hope is that more rest will […]

Week 9 Fantasy Busts? Players To Consider Avoiding

In most fantasy leagues, there are just five weeks left before the playoffs begin. Time is running out. Let's take a look at the top fantasy scorers (standard scoring) at each position thus far... Deshaun Watson leads all QBs with 229.8 fantasy points at 28.7 points per game. Do-it-all back Christian McCaffrey is the highest-scoring […]

Cubs Pick Up Jose Quintana's Option, Decline Derek Holland's

The Chicago Cubs picked up starting pitcher Jose Quintana's 2020 option on Saturday and declined pitcher Derek Holland's, making him a free agent. Quintana was 13-9 in 2019 but with a 4.68 ERA in 32 outings. He's gone 33-23 with a 4.23 ERA in 78 outings for the Cubs since being acquired from the White […]

Patrick Mahomes Has A Chance To Play Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) has a chance to play in Week 9 against the Vikings, according to sources. Mahomes took second-team repetitions in limited practices all week, but he'll be a game-time decision. The 2018 MVP will be a must-start if he's active despite a tough matchup against the Vikings, and his […]

Packers Activate Jace Sternberger From IR

The Green Bay Packers activated rookie tight end Jace Sternberger (ankle) from the Injured Reserve on Saturday. Sternberger was the 75th overall pick in the third round out of Texas A&M and has some intrigue in the long term as a pass-catching tight end. It's unlikely that he'll carve out a big role in his […]

Tra Carson Placed On Injured Reserve

The Detroit Lions placed running back Tra Carson (hamstring) on the Injured Reserve on Saturday and signed running back Paul Perkins to the active roster from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Carson surprisingly led the Kerryon Johnson-less backfield in carries last week, but he'll now miss the rest of the season. Rookie Ty […]

Steelers Waive Donte Moncrief

The Pittsburgh Steelers waived wide receiver Donte Moncrief on Saturday and promoted running back Tony Brooks-James to the 53-man roster in a corresponding move. Moncrief never made an impact in Pittsburgh, and he never really had a chance once quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) was lost for the season. The 26-year-old caught just four passes (15 […]

Ryan Succop Activated, Cody Parkey Released

The Tennessee Titans activated kicker Ryan Succop (knee) from the Injured Reserve on Saturday and waived Cody Parkey in a corresponding move. Succop resumed practicing with the team last month and will kick in Week 9 against the Panthers. Parkey kicked in the team's last three games after being signed to replace Cairo Santos, who […]

Matt LaCosse Ruled Out For Sunday Night

New England Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse (knee) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Ravens on Sunday night. Ryan Izzo (concussion) is questionable, but Benjamin Watson should continue to function as the primary pass-catching tight end. The 38-year-old has four catches (six targets) for 44 scoreless yards in his two games this […]

Billy Hamilton A Free Agent Once Again

The Atlanta Braves declined their mutual option on outfielder Billy Hamilton for the 2020 season, making him a free agent. Hamilton had a $7.5 million mutual option, but the Braves will instead pay him a $1 million buyout. He earned an extra $200,000 this year in bonuses based on plate appearances. The 29-year-old hit a […]

Nationals Decline Option On Matt Adams

The Washington Nationals declined a $4 million mutual option for 2020 on backup first baseman Matt Adams, making him a free agent. He'll receive a $1 million buyout. The 31-year-old hit just .226 but did slug 20 home runs and drove in 56 runs in 111 games as a part-time player. Adams had just four […]

Starlin Castro Becomes Free Agent

The Miami Marlins declined their $16 million option on second baseman Starlin Castro and will instead pay him a $1 million buyout, allowing him to become a free agent this winter. The 29-year-old was ice-cold in the first half in 2019 but rebounded to hit .270 with a career-high 22 home runs and 86 RBI […]

Mike Moustakas Declines His 2020 Option

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman/second baseman Mike Moustakas declined his mutual 2020 option to become a free agent. Moustakas will attempt to land a multi-year deal this winter after slugging 35 home runs and showcasing his versatility at the keystone for the Brew Crew. Milwaukee is not ruling out re-signing Moose if it works for both […]

Mets Decline Juan Lagares' Option

The New York Mets declined the option for outfielder Juan Lagares, ending his 13-year run with the team and making him a free agent. Lagares' option was worth $9.5 million, but they'll instead pay him a $500,000 buyout. The 30-year-old has become a glove-first player in the big leagues, but he's become injury-prone and averaged […]

Mets Hire Carlos Beltran As Manager

The New York Mets hired former All-Star outfielder Carlos Beltran as their new manager on Friday. He'll receive a three-year deal with an option for a fourth season. The nine-time All-Star played for New York from 2005 to 2011, but this will be his first gig as a manager in the big leagues. Beltran spent […]