Danny Salazar Won't Be Ready For Start Of Season

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) will not be ready to break camp with the team at the end of spring training, according to manager Terry Francona. "Danny's not going to be on pace where ... we know when he comes to spring training, he's not going to be competing to make our club," […]

Keke Coutee Expected To Be Active Against Colts

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee (hamstring), who is questionable for the wild-card game against the Colts on Saturday, is expected to be active, according to a source. Coutee has missed the last five games and has played in just six games total in his rookie season, but he was able to practice in […]

T.Y. Hilton, Dontrelle Inman Expected To Play

Indianapolis Colts wide receivers T.Y. Hilton (ankle) and Dontrelle Inman (finger, shoulder) are both expected to play in the wild-card game against the Texans on Saturday. Hilton didn't practice at all this week, but the belief is he'll play based on his level of toughness and how he's handled injuries this season, according to a […]

Lions Not Looking To Trade Matthew Stafford

Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn made it clear that the team isn't interested in trading quarterback Matthew Stafford. “Matthew Stafford is our quarterback; he will be our quarterback here,” Quinn said Friday in his annual postseason press conference. Stafford signed a long-term contract extension before the 2017 season, but he had a poor season […]

Nationals Considered Favorites To Sign Bryce Harper

The Washington Nationals are now the favorites to re-sign outfielder Bryce Harper, according to sources. The Phillies are also closely involved. The Nats offered Harper "well over $300 million" on a 10-year deal, and a source indicated, "I would be surprised if he doesn't sign it." The Nationals have a good history with Harper's agent, […]

Carson Wentz, Mike Wallace Officially Out This Weekend

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (back) and wide receiver Mike Wallace (ankle) have both been ruled out for the wild-card game against the Bears on Sunday. The Eagles are holding out hope that Wentz will be cleared at some point if the team advances, but it's looking like more of a long shot at this […]

Austin Ekeler Questionable Against Ravens

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (groin) was limited in practice all week and is questionable for the wild-card game against the Ravens on Sunday. Ekeler should be able to play but will be the change-of-pace back behind Melvin Gordon against a very stingy Ravens defensive front. Ekeler will be cheap in DFS games, […]

T.Y. Hilton, Dontrelle Inman, Zach Pascal Questionable

Indianapolis Colts wide receivers T.Y. Hilton (ankle), Dontrelle Inman (finger, shoulder) and Zach Pascal (knee) are questionable for the wild-card game on Saturday against the Texans. Pacal practiced in full on Friday, while Inman was limited and Hilton sat out. Hilton didn't practice all week but will play against a team he notoriously does damage […]

Allen Robinson, Anthony Miller Good To Go

Chicago Bears wide receivers Allen Robinson (ribs) and Anthony Miller (shoulder) practiced in full all week and were taken off the final injury report for the wild-card game against the Eagles on Sunday. A-Rob didn't play in Week 17 but will return this weekend against a very shaky Philly secondary. The Eagles allowed the third […]

Five Strategies To Help You Win In Fantasy Playoff Leagues

If you won a fantasy football title in the regular season and are looking for more hardware of if you want redemption after a bad year, the fantasy football season isn't over just yet. As if the NFL playoffs weren't exciting enough, you can assemble a team of your own in the postseason and root […]

Jerad Eickhoff Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff, who underwent surgery to relieve his carpal tunnel in October, is expected to be 100 percent for spring training. Doctors found that Eickhoff's palmaris longus tendon was reversed, which explained the pain he was experiencing. The right-hander threw just 5 1/3 innings (one start) for the Phillies last year […]

Delanie Walker Hopes To Be Ready By OTAs

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (ankle), who suffered a broken ankle all the way back in Week 1, is hoping to be able to take part in organized team activities this spring. However, he hasn't resumed running but hopes that will happen in the coming weeks. “My goal is to be ready for OTAs, […]

Carson Wentz Still Not Practicing

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (back) remains out of practice on Thursday. The Eagles are holding out hope that Wentz can play in the playoffs, but it won't be in the wild-card round against the Bears. Nick Foles will try to lead the team to another improbable postseason run, but he's a tough sell as […]

White Sox Officially Make Offer To Manny Machado

The Chicago White Sox have officially made an offer to free-agent shortstop Manny Machado. The White Sox remain interested in free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper, but they haven't made him a formal offer. The White Sox aren't believed to be willing to give either superstar more than a six-year deal, so we'll see if they are […]

Mariners To Limit Yusei Kikuchi's Innings In First Season

The Seattle Mariners plan to limit starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi's innings in his first year in the big leagues in order to acclimate him from the Japanese routine of starting every six to seven days. The M's still want him to make 30-plus starts, but he'll go shorter every five starts or so. It shouldn't […]

Dan Quinn To Take Over Defensive-Coordinator Duties

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn will take over the defensive-coordinator duties in 2019 after the team fired defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel this week. Quinn also took over play-calling duties on defense in the final quarter of the 2016 season when the Falcons made their Super Bowl run. Atlanta's D was ravaged by injuries to […]

David Robertson Agrees With Phillies

Free-agent relief pitcher David Robertson agreed to a two-year deal that will guarantee him at least $23 million with the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. He will make $10 million this year, $11 million in 2020 and has a $12 million club option ($2 million buyout) for the 2021 season. Robertson went 8-3 with a 3.23 […]

Ryan Grant Won't Play Against Texans

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich officially ruled out wide receiver Ryan Grant (toe) for the wild-card game on Saturday against the Texans. It doesn't mean much for those in fantasy, as Grant hadn't caught more than two passes since Oct. 4 against the Patriots, and he scored his only touchdown of the year on […]

T.Y. Hilton Not Practicing Thursday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (ankle) is missing practice again on Thursday. Hilton has rarely practiced in the last month but he will play in the wild-card game on Saturday against the Texans. The 29-year-old has owned the Texans in his career and had nine catches on 12 targets for 199 yards against them […]

Keke Coutee Will Be Game-Time Decision

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said that rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee (hamstring) "has a shot" to play in the wild-card game against the Colts on Saturday, but he will be a game-time decision. Coutee has been bothered by hamstring issues off and on all year and missed the final five games of the […]

Melvin Gordon Practicing In Full, Austin Ekeler Limited

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (ankle) is practicing in full on Wednesday, while backup Austin Ekeler (groin) was limited. Ekeler is dealing with a new injury after returning in Week 17, but both backs should be ready to go for the wild-card game against the Ravens on Sunday. Gordon hasn't looked like himself […]

Chicago Wideouts Should Play This Weekend

Chicago Bears wide receivers Allen Robinson (ribs), Taylor Gabriel (ribs) and Anthony Miller (shoulder) all practiced in full on Wednesday. Robinson sat out in Week 17 and Miller was forced from the game, but it looks like the team's top three wideouts will be available in the wild-card game against the Eagles on Sunday. Chicago […]

No Timetable For Yoenis Cespedes' Return

New York Mets special assistant Omar Minaya said there is no timetable for outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (heels) in 2019. "If he gives us anything this year, that is great, we're happy for that," Minaya said. A top-shelf outfielder when healthy, Cespedes just hasn't been able to stay on the field for long stretches of time […]

No Decision Made On Hunter Henry's Availability

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said a decision has not been made on whether tight end Hunter Henry (knee) will play in the wild-card game against the Ravens on Sunday. If Henry does play, he will be on a pitch count after not playing at all in 2018. That means that even if […]

T.Y. Hilton Missing Practice Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (ankle) is missing practice for a second straight day on Wednesday. Hilton rarely practiced in the final weeks of the regular season but never missed a game and was able to produce on the field. He has a history of lighting up the Texans and is fully expected to […]

Steelers Fed Up With Antonio Brown?

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is likely to be dealt this offseason, in the opinion of NFL Network's Aditi Kinkhabwala. Head coach Mike Tomlin said there is "certainly" a point when talent isn't worth the headache, and the Steelers may have reached that point with the talented yet diva-like wideout. Multiple teammates are done […]

Phillies To Meet With Bryce Harper

The Philadelphia Phillies remain interested in free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper as they negotiate with free-agent shortstop Manny Machado. A person close to Harper says that the Phillies have a face-to-face meeting with Harper in "the next week or so" in Harper's hometown of Las Vegas. Philadelphia met with Harper's representatives in Vegas as the winter […]

Eli Manning's Future Up In The Air

New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman isn't necessarily committed to keeping quarterback Eli Manning as the starter in 2019. "I'm committed to making the best decision in the interest of the Giants. We’re in the evaluation process. I know you want answers now," Gettleman said. Manning turns 38 on Thursday and is clearly fading […]

Giants Won't Trade Odell Beckham Jr.

New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman said the team has no plans to trade wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in the offseason. “We didn’t sign him to trade him," Gettleman said. OBJ missed the final four games of the season due to a quadriceps injury, but he still managed to go over the 1,000-yard […]

Troy Tulowitzki Agrees With Yankees

The New York Yankees agreed with free-agent shortstop Troy Tulowitzki on an agreement for the league minimum on Tuesday, according to league sources. The Blue Jays will pay the remainder of his $20 million salary for 2019 after releasing him last month. Tulo missed all of 2018 after multiple surgeries on his heels and played […]