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 […]

Anthony Rendon Has Met With Dodgers, Rangers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have met with third baseman Anthony Rendon, who some high-ranking officials believe will be the first big free agent to come off the board this winter. Rendon has already met with the Rangers as well. The 29-year-old led the team to a World Series title and finished third in National League […]

Chad Williams Added To Active Roster

The Indianapolis Colts promoted wide receiver Chad Williams from the practice squad to the active roster on Tuesday to fill the spot of Chester Rogers (knee), who is on Injured Reserve. With T.Y. Hilton (calf) still hurting and tight end Eric Ebron (ankle) also out for the year, the Colts are in need of some […]

John Ross Will Have A Role In Week 14

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said wide receiver John Ross (collarbone), who was activated from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, won't be on a pitch count in Week 14 against the Browns, but he's also looking to keep the receiver fresh. "We will have to ease him back in. He hasn’t played in a while," […]

Ronald Jones II Was Benched In Week 13

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II was benched in Week 13 against the Jaguars after he missed a blitz pickup. "Rojo missed a blitz pickup and that's it," head coach Bruce Arians said. "You don't get to play no more." Jones finished with six carries for just eight yards and saw Peyton Barber […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster, James Conner Questionable This Week

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that there is no clarity yet on wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) or running back James Conner (shoulder), and they are both questionable to play in Week 14 against the Cardinals. Both players were in the training room on Monday, and Conner has a chance to practice on […]

Travis Shaw, Jimmy Nelson Non-Tendered

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw and starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson were non-tendered on Monday, making them free agents. Shaw hit a combined 63 home runs in 2017 and 2018 but slumped to hit .157 with just seven home runs and 16 RBI last year, leading to the Brewers moving on. He was even demoted to […]

Phillies Move On From Maikel Franco, Cesar Hernandez

The Philadelphia Phillies non-tendered third baseman Maikel Franco and second baseman Cesar Hernandez on Monday, making them both free agents. Franco, once a top prospect in the team's system, just didn't make enough contact to be successful. He slashed .234/.297/.409 with 17 home runs, 48 runs and 56 RBI in 389 at-bats for the Phils […]

Marlins Acquire Jonathan Villar

The Miami Marlins acquired second baseman Jonathan Villar from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday in exchange for minor league left-hander Easton Lucas. Villar hit .274 with a .792 OPS, 24 home runs, 73 RBI and 40 stolen bases last year for the lowly Orioles. He'll join a similarly bad team in Miami and won't have […]

Taijuan Walker, Steven Souza Jr. Hit Open Market

The Arizona Diamondbacks non-tendered starting pitcher Taijuan Walker and outfielder Steven Souza Jr. on Monday, making them both free agents. Walker missed most of the last two seasons after having Tommy John surgery, but he was able to post a 3.49 ERA in 157 1/3 innings in 2017. The right-hander will surely be coveted by […]

Kevin Pillar Non-Tendered By Giants

The San Francisco Giants non-tendered outfielder Kevin Pillar on Monday, making him a free agent. The 30-year-old veteran hit a combined .259/.287/.432 with 21 home runs, 83 runs, 88 RBI and 14 stolen bases in 161 games with the Blue Jays and Giants in 2019. He spent the majority of his time with San Fran, […]

A's Non-Tender Blake Treinen, Josh Phegley

The Oakland Athletics non-tendered relief pitcher Blake Treinen and catcher Josh Phegley on Monday, making them both free agents. Treinen was one of the best closers in baseball in 2018, but he fell flat in 2019 and lost the closing gig to Liam Hendriks. Treinen posted an ugly 4.91 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 59 K's and […]

Addison Russell Non-Tendered By Cubs

The Chicago Cubs non-tendered infielder Addison Russell on Monday, making him a free agent, according to a source. Russell has fallen on hard times the last few seasons, mainly due to off-the-field issues, but he's also been slowed by injuries and hit just .237/.308/.391 with nine home runs and 23 RBI in 215 at-bats for […]

C.J. Cron Becomes Free Agent

The Minnesota Twins didn't tender a contract to first baseman C.J. Cron on Monday, making him a free agent, according to a source. Cron was productive in his lone season with the Twins, hitting .253/.311/.469 with 25 home runs, 51 runs and 78 RBI in his 458 at-bats. The power is nice -- he had […]

Marlins Claim Jesus Aguilar Off Waivers

The Miami Marlins claimed first baseman Jesus Aguilar off waivers from the Rays on Monday, according to sources. With a clear path to regular at-bats at first base in Miami, Aguilar could be in line for a bounce-back 2020 season after he struggled to a .236/.325/.389 line in Tampa with only four home runs and […]

Mariners Non-Tender Domingo Santana, Tim Beckham

The Seattle Mariners non-tendered outfielder Domingo Santana and shortstop Tim Beckham on Monday, making them both free agents. Santana had a nice .850 OPS but was projected to make $4.4 million in arbitration, and he slashed a putrid .128/.234/.234 with a 44 percent strikeout rate in the second half. He's also a liability on defense, […]

Patriots Waive Kai Forbath

The New England Patriots waived kicker Kai Forbath on Monday, according to sources. In a corresponding move, the Pats claimed defensive tackle Albert Huggins off waivers from the Eagles. Forbath was filling in for Nick Folk, who had an appendectomy, in Week 13 and missed one of two extra-point tries in the Sunday night loss […]

Astros Non-Tendering Aaron Sanchez

The Houston Astros are non-tendering starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (shoulder), according to a source. It's not a surprise, however, given that Sanchez is expected to miss the beginning of the 2020 regular season after having shoulder surgery in September. The right-hander continues to be hurt by injuries and up-and-down performances in the big leagues. Sanchez […]

Randall Cobb Misses Practice Monday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb (illness) didn't practice on Monday. Cobb will likely still be able to suit up for Thursday night's game against the Bears. Cobb came back down to Earth a bit on Thanksgiving with three catches for 53 yards, but he was on a nice run in his previous three games, […]

Amari Cooper Practices In Full Monday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (knee) was a full participant in practice on Monday. "It’s healed better than I thought it would. I’m good to go," Cooper said. Cooper has fought through a handful of injuries this year but hasn't missed any games and remains productive for fantasy owners. Against a Bears Defense that […]

Linval Joseph Set To Return Monday Night

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Linval Joseph (knee) will be available to play on Monday night against the Seahawks just three weeks removed from surgery on the meniscus in his right knee. Joseph has 31 total tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble in his nine games with Minnesota this year. His presence in the trenches […]

Colts Hopeful T.Y. Hilton Will Return This Year

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich is hopeful that wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (calf) will return this season. Hilton has been fighting injuries for most of the season. He has played in just seven games for the Colts and has accumulated 35 receptions for 378 yards and five scores when on the field. He's been […]

Richard Sherman Day-To-Day With Knee Sprain

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that cornerback Richard Sherman (knee) is day-to-day with a knee sprain. It sounds like Sherman might not have to miss any game time, but his practice status this week is worth watching. For an excellent overall 49ers Defense this year, Sherman's veteran savvy has been important in […]

Dante Pettis Likely To Miss Another Game

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis (knee) is likely to miss at least another game. Pettis sat out in Week 13 against the Ravens. Before that, he went three straight games without a catch, so Pettis obviously is nowhere near the fantasy radar and won't be once he returns. Rookie Deebo Samuel and Emmanuel […]

Matt Breida, Dee Ford Expected To Return In Week 14

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is optimistic that running back Matt Breida (ankle), defensive end Dee Ford (hamstring) and left tackle Joe Staley (finger) will all return in Week 14 against the Saints. Breida was expected to return last Sunday, but the Niners played it cautious and held him out. Raheem Mostert outshined […]

Jose Peraza Non-Tendered By Reds

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jose Peraza was non-tendered by the Reds on Monday, according to sources. Peraza finds himself a free agent after a dismal year for the Reds. He hit .239/.285/.346 with six homers, 33 RBI and seven steals in 141 games after slashing .288/.326/.416 with 14 long balls, 58 RBI and 23 stolen bases […]