Texans Finalizing Deal For Demaryius Thomas

The Houston Texans are finalizing a deal to acquire wide receiver Demaryius Thomas from the Denver Broncos in exchange for a mid-round pick, according to sources. While Thomas leads the league in drops and has just one 100-yard game on the season, this trade should significantly boost his value as the No. 2 in Houston's […]

Kyle Lauletta Arrested

New York Giants rookie quarterback Kyle Lauletta was arrested on Tuesday while driving to the team's practice facility. Two sources said that Lauletta failed to obey a police officer's directions and that Lauletta came close to striking the officer with his vehicle. With Eli Manning struggling mightily this year, the rookie had a chance to […]

A.J. Green In Walking Boot

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (foot) was wearing a boot on his injured right foot in the locker room on Tuesday, but it could just be precautionary. Green injured his foot late in the Week 8 win over the Buccaneers but still managed five catches on seven targets for 76 yards and his sixth […]

Indians Pick Up Option On Carlos Carrasco, Decline Brandon Guyer

The Cleveland Indians picked up starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco's $9.75 million option for the 2019 season on Tuesday while declining outfielder Brandon Guyer's $3 million option. Guyer will receive a $250,000 buyout and will become a free agent. Likely an ace on most other teams, Carrasco went 17-10 with a nice 3.38 ERA, 1.13 WHIP […]

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Announces Retirement

Oakland Raiders cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie has announced his retirement on Tuesday. DRC had just eight tackles and a forced fumble in limited playing time for the Raiders this season. He'll finish his 11-year career with 2.5 sacks, 30 interceptions and six touchdowns while playing for the Cardinals, Eagles, Broncos, Giants and Raiders.

Mychal Kendricks Suspended Eight Games

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Mychal Kendricks will have his suspension reduced to eight games with credit for time served, according to a source. He will be eligible to return to the team and practice on Nov. 12. Kendricks was originally suspended indefinitely by the NFL for his part in inside trading. The 28-year-old has 15 tackles […]

Jamie Collins On Trade Block?

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jamie Collins could be on the trade block and the New England Patriots, who initially traded Collins to the Browns, have discussed bringing him back. The Pats could really use some help around Dont'a Hightower in the middle of their defense, and Collins would be a big upgrade. The 29-year-old has 55 […]

Joey Bosa Feeling Good

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) said he is feeling much better, but he refuses to put a timetable on a potential return date. “(It’s) the first time that I’m really making some strides to get out on the field,” Bosa said. “It’s been a slow progression ever since I left. We kind […]

Matt Bryant To Test Hamstring Thursday

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (hamstring) is set to test his sore right hamstring on Thursday, according to head coach Dan Quinn. “I think it treated him well, the reason that I say that is that he’s making a turn for the better,” Quinn said of Bryant getting some rest over the bye week. “We […]

Demaryius Thomas More Likely To Be Traded

It's more likely than not that Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas gets traded at this point, but it could depend on what happens with 49ers receiver Pierre Garcon, Lions wideout Golden Tate and Buccaneers receiver DeSean Jackson. The Eagles, Patriots, Colts, Texans and Titans are all in the market for a receiver. Thomas has […]

Cooper Kupp Has Good Chance To Play In Week 9

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said there is a good chance that wide receiver Cooper Kupp (knee) will return in Week 9 and play against the Saints. Kupp has missed the team's last two games after spraining his knee in Week 6 against the Broncos. Before the injury he had 30 catches on […]

Giants Pick Up Options On Madison Bumgarner, Pablo Sandoval

The San Francisco Giants exercised the 2019 options on starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner ($12 million) and corner infielder Pablo Sandoval ($555,000) on Monday. Bumgarner will have a very team-friendly one-year deal next year, but there's no guarantee he remains with the team through next season. The veteran left-hander has a 3.03 ERA through the first […]

Astros To Extend Qualifying Offer To Dallas Keuchel

The Houston Astros are planning on extending a $17.9 million qualifying offer to starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel. However, they aren't planning on extending an offer to infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez. Keuchel is expected to decline the offer and pursue a long-term deal on the free-agent market. The southpaw doesn't miss a ton of bats, but he […]

Diamondbacks Exercise Paul Goldschmidt's Option

The Arizona Diamondbacks exercised first baseman Paul Goldschmidt's $14.5 million option for the 2019 season on Monday. Goldschmidt was uncharacteristically quiet in the first half this year but picked it up in the second half to finish with Goldschmidt-like numbers. The 31-year-old hit a solid .290/.389/.533 with 33 home runs, 83 RBI, 95 runs scored […]

Ronald Jones II Expected To Miss A Few Weeks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Ronald Jones II (hamstring) is expected to miss a few weeks after straining his hamstring in the Week 8 loss to the Bengals. Jones hasn't had much opportunity in his rookie year, but he was disappointing in the preseason and hasn't looked good in the regular season either, running […]

Patriots Discussing Demaryius Thomas

The New England Patriots have been active on the trade front for weeks, according to multiple sources, and one name they have discussed is Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. Thomas is a former first-round pick that was drafted by Pats offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels when he was the head coach in Denver. Thomas has […]

LeSean McCoy Playing Against Patriots

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (concussion) is active for Monday night against the Patriots. McCoy was cleared of the league's concussion protocol on Sunday, so he was always expected to suit up. In a matchup where the Pats are favored by two touchdowns on the road, Buffalo and their backfield is expected to face […]

Rob Gronkowski, Josh Gordon Active Monday Night

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (back) and wide receiver Josh Gordon (hamstring) are both active on Monday night against the Bills. Gronk sat out with back spasms last week but is good to go and will be an elite fantasy tight end to wrap up Week 8. While Gordon's hamstring issues are nothing […]

Josh Gordon To Be Disciplined For Tardiness

The New England Patriots plan to keep wide receiver Josh Gordon off the field for several series and up to a quarter on Monday night against the Bills because of tardiness, according to sources. Fantasy owners that are relying on Gordon to help win their Week 8 matchups will be thoroughly disappointed with this news, […]

Chris Thompson Picks Up Another Rib Injury In Week 8

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (rib) suffered a rib injury on the other side in the Week 8 win over the Giants. His ability to play in Week 9 will be about pain tolerance. Thompson could be in danger of sitting out against the Falcons if the pain is too much to bear. If […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick To Start In Week 9

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter said quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick will start over Jameis Winston in Week 9 against the Panthers. Fitzmagic strikes again. The Bucs will apparently ride the hot hand on a week-to-week basis moving forward, and Fitzpatrick is definitely hot after leading the team back to tie the game late in […]

Lions Unlikely To Trade Golden Tate

The Detroit Lions have been fielding calls about wide receiver Golden Tate with the trade deadline approaching, but they would only move him if they were blown away by an offer. Tate is 30 years old and will be a free agent next year, but he has 44 catches on 69 targets for 517 yards […]

Nationals Pick Up Sean Doolittle's Option

The Washington Nationals picked up closer Sean Doolittle's $6 million option for the 2019 season, according to people familiar with the situation. Doolittle missed some of the second half of the season with a foot injury, but the left-hander was one of the most dominant ninth-inning men in baseball when he was healthy, posting a […]

Trent Williams Suffers Dislocated Thumb

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said left tackle Trent Williams (thumb) suffered a dislocated thumb in the Week 8 win over the Giants. He is currently wearing a cast and the team will see if he'll be able to practice on Wednesday. Williams is one of the best left tackles in the league, so […]

White Sox Keeping Nate Jones, Not James Shields

The Chicago White Sox exercised their $4.65 million club option on relief pitcher Nate Jones while declining to pick up starting pitcher James Shields' $16 million option for 2019 in favor of a $2 million buyout. Jones only threw 30 innings in 2018 due to arm injuries, but he had a 3.00 ERA and five […]

A's Reach Extensions With Bob Melvin, Billy Beane, David Forst

The Oakland Athletics gave multi-year contract extensions to vice president of baseball operations Billy Beane, general manager David Forst and manager Bob Melvin on Monday. Melvin's deal will run through the 2021 season and will make him one of the top five highest paid managers at roughly $3.5 million per year. Forst's extension is for […]

Dave Roberts Expected To Receive Long-Term Deal

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Andrew Friedman said that the team plans to complete a long-term contract extension for manager Dave Roberts. Roberts has successfully led the team to back-to-back World Series appearances, but the Dodgers have come out losers both times. He owns a 287-200 record in his three seasons as the Los Angeles […]

Elvis Andrus Won't Opt Out Of Deal

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus will not use his opt-out clause in his contract and leave behind the four years and $58 million left on his current deal. Andrus has another opt-out clause for the 2020 season, so he's hoping to improve his value after disappointing in 2018 while missing time with a fractured elbow. […]

Yankees Not Expected To Re-Sign Andrew McCutchen

The New York Yankees are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent outfielder Andrew McCutchen. The team will also have a decision to make on whether to pick up Brett Gardner's $12.5 million option for next year. McCutchen hit .253/.421/.471 with five home runs and 10 RBI in 25 games for the Yankees after being acquired […]

Yankees Lukewarm On Pursuing Manny Machado

The New York Yankees baseball operations and scouting departments are now "lukewarm" on signing Los Angeles Dodgers impending free-agent shortstop Manny Machado after seeing some of his antics in the postseason, according to major league sources. The Yanks have more of a need at the position with Didi Gregorius (elbow) expected to miss half the […]