Blue Jays Check In On Michael Pineda

The Toronto Blue Jays have checked in on starting pitcher Michael Pineda, according to sources. The 6-foot-7 right-hander had a 4.01 ERA in 26 starts with the Twins last year before he was hit with a performance-enhancing suspension to end his season. The 30-year-old will continue serving the suspension to start 2020. Toronto is clearly […]

Nationals Pursuing Josh Donaldson

The Washington Nationals are pursuing third baseman Josh Donaldson heavily. It could mean that the Nationals believe they have no chance of re-signing Anthony Rendon, who is the most coveted position player on the open market this winter. Donaldson, 33, doesn't have the upside that comes with Rendon and he has his own injury concerns […]

Phillies Seen As Top Bidder For Zack Wheeler

The Philadelphia Phillies are seen by sources as the most potent bidders for starting pitcher Zack Wheeler. The Reds and White Sox are also involved, but the Rangers are no longer an option. The 29-year-old right-hander is considered the third best free-agent option on the starting pitching market behind Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg. He […]

Damien Williams, Darrel Williams Won't Practice

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that running backs Damien Williams (ribs) and Darrel Williams (hamstring) will not practice on Wednesday. Darrel is unlikely to suit up in Week 14 against the Patriots, while Damien still has a chance to be active if he can get in some practice time later this week. […]

Dalvin Cook Says He'll Play Sunday

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) said he will play in Week 14 against the Lions. His shoulder issue is a pain-tolerance deal, and he's been told there shouldn't be any risk of further injury. Cook could be at risk of losing some touches to backup Alexander Mattison this weekend, but he needs to […]

A.J. Green Won't Play In Week 14

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that wide receiver A.J. Green (ankle) won't play in Week 14 against the Browns. Green has yet to play in 2019 and is a long shot to do so in the final three weeks. Set to become a free agent after this year, Green has likely already played […]

Kerryon Johnson Returning To Practice

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (knee), who is on Injured Reserve, will return to practice on Wednesday. Johnson can't come off IR until Week 16, but he could be an option for the Lions backfield the final two weeks of the season. With most fantasy title games taking place in Week 16, it means […]

Parris Campbell Will Practice Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Parris Campbell (hand) will practice on Wednesday. Campbell has been out since Nov. 3 after having a procedure on his hand, but he has a good shot at returning in Week 14 against the Buccaneers. It would be notable since T.Y. Hilton (calf) is still ailing and Chester Rogers (knee) […]

T.Y. Hilton Out Of Practice Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that T.Y. Hilton (calf) will not practice on Wednesday. Hilton has been hurt for the majority of the season and has really left his fantasy owners out in the cold. Consider him questionable, at best, to return in Week 14 against the Buccaneers. If he were to play […]

Marlon Mack Returning To Practice

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that running back Marlon Mack (hand) will return to practice on Wednesday. It gives Mack a shot at playing in Week 14 against the Buccaneers for the first time since Nov. 17 against the Jaguars. The Colts have been using a committee of Jonathan Williams, Jordan Wilkins and […]

Julio Jones Will Be Limited Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that wide receiver Julio Jones (shoulder) will get in a limited practice on Wednesday. Quinn said on Monday that Jones would have a good shot at playing in Week 14 against the Panthers after sitting out the Thanksgiving night game last Thursday. The veteran wide receiver has a […]

Greg Olsen Misses Practice Wednesday

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday. Olsen should be considered questionable, at best, to play in Week 14 against the Falcons. He'll need to get cleared from the league's protocol to have a shot at suiting up. If he can't go, Ian Thomas would be the primary pass-catching tight […]

Cam Newton To Have Surgery

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (foot) plans to have surgery on his left foot, according to a source. Newton aggravated his Lisfranc foot injury in a Week 2 loss to the Buccaneers. He decided not to have surgery after visiting with Dr. Robert Anderson last month. Newton also disappointed in 2018 because of a right […]

Braves, Cole Hamels Agree To One-Year Deal

The Atlanta Braves and left-handed starter Cole Hamels agreed to a one-year, $18 million deal on Wednesday, according to sources. The veteran southpaw was looking for a short deal with a contending team, and he gets it with the Braves. Hamels is no longer the dominant pitcher he was earlier in his career, but he […]

Evan Engram Expects To Play On Monday

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (foot) said that he expects to play on Monday night against the Eagles after missing the last two games. Rookie Kaden Smith has benefitted from Engram's absence the last two weeks with more playing time, but he's been nothing more than a touchdown-dependent, low-end TE2. Engram has been […]

Daniel Jones In Walking Boot, Likely To Miss Week 14

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said that rookie quarterback Daniel Jones (ankle) is in a walking boot with a mild high ankle sprain and is unlikely to play on Monday night against the Eagles. Backup Eli Manning will "very likely" start against the Eagles in Week 14. Jones has been mostly bad in […]

Blue Jays Interested In Hyun-Jin Ryu, Dallas Keuchel

The Toronto Blue Jays are interested in starting pitchers Hyun-Jin Ryu and Dallas Keuchel, among other free-agent starters. It's no secret that Toronto is in need of improving their starting rotation, but they won't shop at the top of the market for arms like Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg. Ryu was one of the best […]

Josh Hader Likely To Remain With Brewers

At least one of the teams engaged with the Milwaukee Brewers regarding closer Josh Hader is convinced that the Brewers will keep the left-handed reliever heading into the 2020 season. Milwaukee is rightfully asking for a king's ransom for the best left-handed reliever in the game, but it's still possible a desperate team gives up […]

Damien Williams Has Chance To Play In Week 14

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (ribs) has a chance to play in Week 14 against the Patriots despite the team signing running back Spencer Ware on Tuesday. Ware will be an emergency option with Darrel Williams (hamstring) a long shot to play this Sunday. Damien Williams missed Week 13 coming out of the […]

Giants Interested In Nick Castellanos

The San Francisco Giants are among the teams showing interest in outfielder Nick Castellanos, according to two sources. The Cubs are also interested in re-signing Castellanos after he posted a 1.002 OPS in 51 games for the team following a deadline deal from the Tigers. Giants general manager Scott Harris was the assistant general manager […]

Jets Place C.J. Mosley On Injured Reserve

The New York Jets placed linebacker C.J. Mosley (groin) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Tuesday, according to a source. In a corresponding move, the Jets claimed defensive back Bennett Jackson off waivers from the Ravens. A big free-agent acquisition for Gang Green this year, Mosley wound up only playing in two games, accumulating nine total […]

Kalen Ballage Placed On IR, Zach Zenner Added To Roster

The Miami Dolphins placed running back Kalen Ballage (leg) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Tuesday and claimed running back Zach Zenner off waivers from the Cardinals in a corresponding move. With Ballage now out for the final four games, it should be a combination of rookies Patrick Laird and Myles Gaskin in Miami's backfield the […]

Eagles Waive Mack Hollins

The Philadelphia Eagles waived wide receiver Mack Hollins on Tuesday and promoted offensive guard Sua Opeta from the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move. The 26-year-old Hollins missed all of the 2018 season and racked up just 26 receptions for 351 yards and one touchdown in 28 games with the Eagles […]

White Sox Talking Trade For Joc Pederson

The Chicago White Sox have engaged in preliminary trade talks involving Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson, according to two people with direct knowledge of the talks. The White Sox have spent a major league-leading $123 million to retain first baseman Jose Abreu and sign catcher Yasmani Grandal so far this offseason as they attempt […]

Panthers Fire Ron Rivera

The Carolina Panthers fired head coach Ron Rivera on Tuesday. The final straw for ownership was the Panthers getting upset at home by the Redskins in Week 13. Carolina currently sits in third place in the NFC South with a 5-7 record. Their loss this last Sunday was their fourth in a row and dropped […]

Jonathan Villar To See Time At Third Base, Outfield

Miami Marlins president of baseball operations Michael Hill said that newly acquired infielder Jonathan Villar will see time at third base and in the outfield next year. He'll be a fallback option at shortstop and second base. Using Villar at third base and in the outfield will allow the Marlins to give youngster Isan Diaz […]

Zack Wheeler At Top Of White Sox's Wish List

Starting pitcher Zack Wheeler is the Chicago White Sox's top pitching target on the free-agent market. They aren't believed to be in on Gerrit Cole or Stephen Strasburg, and seem less so on Madison Bumgarner. Also reportedly interested in Wheeler are the Twins, Rangers, Reds and maybe the Blue Jays and Astros. Chicago could look […]

Cole Hamels Thinks White Sox Are A Fit

Starting pitcher Cole Hamels told Chuck Garfien on the Chicago White Sox Talk Podcast that he believes he'd be a good fit with the team. Hamels confirmed that the White Sox have reached out to him. The veteran southpaw is believed to be looking for a one-year deal to pitch for a contender, and the […]

Zack Wheeler Could Sign Before Winter Meetings

Starting pitcher Zack Wheeler could sign a deal before the winter meetings next week in San Diego, and reported bidding has already hit $100 million for the right-hander. The White Sox, Twins and Rangers are just several of the interested parties. Wheeler has already met with several teams in person as well. The 29-year-old has […]

Yankees To Meet With Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg

The New York Yankees are set to meet with starting pitchers Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg over the next two days, according to sources. Both pitchers are free agents represented by Scott Boras, and they are the two most coveted free-agent arms on the market this winter. Other interested teams have already met with or […]