Gregory Polanco Making Progress In Rehab

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder), who had surgery to fix a dislocated left shoulder, hit off a tee for the first time on Monday and said he felt great. Polanco has yet to be cleared to throw, but he thinks he will be on the field before June. The left-handed hitter has never hit […]

Joe Musgrove On Track For Spring Training

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove, who had abdominal surgery in October, said he's not 100 percent recovered but is on track to be ready for spring training next month. "My core feels good. I feel strong. ... I threw off the slope today and it felt pretty good," Musgrove said. Musgrove was 6-9 with […]

Brewers Most Likely Landing Spot For Madison Bumgarner?

In the opinion of MLB Network's Jon Paul Morosi, the Milwaukee Brewers are the most likely destination for San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner if he's traded. MadBum has missed considerable time the last two years due to injuries and is due a $12 million salary in 2019. The Giants may wait until midseason […]

Demaryius Thomas Not Considering Retirement

Houston Texans wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (Achilles) said he wants to continue playing after suffering a torn Achilles late in the season with Houston. The 31-year-old five-time Pro Bowler will need around six months of rehab, and he's scheduled to make a non-guaranteed $14 million base salary in 2019. "My main priority right now is […]

Cole Beasley To Be Monitored Throughout The Week

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (ankle), who injured himself in the wild-card win over the Seahawks on Saturday, will be evaluated throughout the week. "He did get an ankle sprain in the game, was able to fight through it and be very effective for us throughout,” head coach Jason Garrett said. “But we’ll see […]

Indians Acquire Kevin Plawecki

The Cleveland Indians acquired catcher Kevin Plawecki from the New York Mets on Sunday in exchange for minor league pitcher Walker Lockett and infielder Sam Haggerty. Plawecki hit just .210 with seven home runs in 79 games in 2018 and has hit just .218 with 14 homers and 75 RBI in 237 games over four […]

Steelers Likely To Trade Antonio Brown

There is now a high probability that the Pittsburgh Steelers trade wide receiver Antonio Brown before the new league year starts in March. He's due a $2.5 million roster bonus after the new league year starts, so the Steelers would like to move him before that. Brown would have a salary cap hit of more […]

Trey Burton Inactive Against Eagles

Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton (groin) is officially inactive for the wild-card game against the Eagles on Sunday. Burton was added to the injury report on Saturday and will not play on wild-card weekend. Adam Shaheen should step in as the pass-catching tight end with Burton out, but he's a weak DFS play against […]

Mets Acquire J.D. Davis

The New York Mets acquired infielder J.D. Davis and minor league infielder Cody Bohanek from the Houston Astros on Sunday in exchange for minor league outfielder Ross Adolph, infielder Luis Santana and catcher Scott Manea. Davis was a third-round pick in 2014 and hit just .175 with a home run in 103 at-bats in 2018. […]

Darren Sproles Considering Return In 2019

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles has mentioned to teammates that he is seriously considering a return for another season in 2019. The 35-year-old was expected to retire after the 2018 season, but Sproles has missed most of the season with a hamstring injury that he suffered in the season opener. Sproles has 29 carries […]

Yankees Bringing Back Zach Britton

The New York Yankees re-signed relief pitcher Zach Britton to a three-year, $39 million deal on Saturday, according to league sources. The deal includes both a club option and a potential player opt-out clause. The Yanks can exercise a fourth-year option after the 2020 season worth $14 million. Britton can opt out of his deal […]

Hunter Henry Expected To Be Activated Monday

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry (knee) is likely to be activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list before the final deadline on Monday if the Chargers advance to the divisional round. "He's doing really well, but after conversations with our medical people, the decision was made to hold him out and it's […]

Nick Foles Expected To Have Robust Trade Market

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is expected to have a quality and robust trade market in the offseason, according to sources. The Eagles have a decision to make on whether to exercise his $20 million option or franchise tag him. With few free-agent options and a weak class coming out of college, Foles is expected […]

Allen Hurns Dislocates Ankle Saturday, Undergoes Surgery

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Allen Hurns (ankle) suffered a gruesome dislocated ankle in the wild-card victory over the Seahawks on Saturday and underwent surgery on Saturday, according to a source. Hurns is expected to be ready to return to football by August, barring any setbacks or complications. The injury was difficult to watch and Hurns […]

Trey Burton Questionable Against Eagles

Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton (groin) was added to the injury report on Saturday and is now questionable for the wild-card game against the Eagles on Sunday. It's a bad omen for Burton's chances of playing in the first playoff game. If he sits, it'll mean more looks for receivers Allen Robinson, Anthony Miller […]

Austin Ekeler Active Against Ravens

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (groin) is active for the wild-card game against the Ravens on Sunday. While Ekeler will be the change-of-pace back to Melvin Gordon in this tough matchup, Ekeler could become an extension of the passing game with short dump-off targets from quarterback Philip Rivers. Ekeler has some low-end sleeper […]

Chargers Won't Activate Hunter Henry For Wild-Card Round

The Los Angeles Chargers won't activate tight end Hunter Henry (knee) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Saturday, so he won't play in the wild-card game against the Ravens on Sunday. Henry could play in the divisional round if the Bolts advance, but even then he'd likely be on a snap count after […]

Mets Acquire Keon Broxton

The New York Mets acquired outfielder Keon Broxton from the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday in exchange for pitchers Bobby Wahl and Adam Hill and infielder Felix Valerio. Broxton was expendable in Milwaukee's crowded outfield picture, and the speedster will now have an opportunity to start in center field with New York in 2019. Broxton has […]

Steelers Expected To Restructure Ben Roethlisberger's Contract

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to restructure quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's contract before the new league year begins on March 13, according to league sources. It would give the team more salary cap room if they decide to trade wide receiver Antonio Brown. The 36-year-old was one of the best fantasy QBs in 2018, throwing for […]

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 […]