Ito Smith Playing Against Cardinals

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Ito Smith (neck) is active for Week 15 against the Cardinals. Smith has out-touched Tevin Coleman of late and has become the more enticing RB3/flex in deeper leagues. The matchup is also a nice one for Smith, so he could make some noise on Sunday. His presence in the backfield […]

Chad Williams Inactive Again

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Chad Williams (hamstring) remains inactive for Week 15 against the Falcons. Williams hasn't played since Oct. 28 and is well off the fantasy radar as a result. Rookie Trent Sherfield and deep threat JJ Nelson will remain in three-receiver sets with Larry Fitzgerald with Williams out. Sherfield isn't a bad flex […]

LeSean McCoy, Chris Ivory Not Playing Sunday

Buffalo Bills running backs LeSean McCoy (hamstring) and Chris Ivory (shoulder) are both inactive in Week 15 against the Lions. However, kicker Stephen Hauschka (hip) is active. With both McCoy and Ivory out against Detroit, lead-back duties will fall to Marcus Murphy, while rookie Keith Ford will back him up. Murphy is strictly a deep […]

Matthew Stafford Active Against Bills

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) is active in Week 15 against the Bills. Stafford was expected to play through a back injury that has been bothering him in recent weeks, but he's a low-end QB2 play in a depleted offense. LeGarrette Blount and Zach Zenner will be his primary running backs, while Kenny Golladay, […]

Brewers Interested In Jed Lowrie

The Milwaukee Brewers are interested in free-agent second baseman Jed Lowrie. Milwaukee is looking for another second baseman after their trade last summer for Jonathan Schoop didn't work out. Lowrie will turn 35 next April but had the best season of his career in 2018, hitting .267/.353/.448 with 23 home runs, 99 RBI and 78 […]

Astros Considering Nelson Cruz

The Houston Astros are considering free-agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz, as they remain open to trading outfielder Josh Reddick, according to major league sources. Reddick turns 32 in February and is owed $13 million in each of the next two seasons. He dropped from a career-high .847 OPS in 2017 to a .718 OPS in […]

Matt Adams Agrees With Nationals

Free-agent first baseman Matt Adams has agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Washington Nationals on Saturday, according to sources. Adams returns to the Nats after spending his time in 2018 with Washington and St. Louis. He did most of his damage in Washington, hitting .257 with 18 of his 21 home runs in 94 […]

James Conner Unlikely To Play Sunday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle), who is listed as questionable against the Patriots in Week 15, is unlikely to play, according to a source. However, he should be good to go in Week 16 against the Saints. Conner is dealing with a high ankle sprain, so it's not a surprise he'll miss his […]

Daniel Palka's Playing Time A Concern

With Chicago White Sox first basemen Yonder Alonso and Jose Abreu slated to fill the first base/designated hitter spots in 2019, it will be up to manager Rick Renteria on whether to play outfielder Daniel Palka in left field or bring him off the bench on most days, according to general manager Rick Hahn. The […]

Multiple Teams Showing Interest In Mike Fiers

Free-agent starting pitcher Mike Fiers is drawing interest from the Reds, Giants, Nationals and Rangers, according to sources. The 33-year-old is coming off his best full season in the big leagues by posting a 3.56 ERA as a starter for the Tigers and Athletics. Fiers would be most attractive to streamers in deep mixed leagues […]

Reds Interested In Anibal Sanchez

The Cincinnati Reds have some interest in free-agent starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez. Sanchez came out of nowhere to post a 2.83 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 135 strikeouts in 136 2/3 innings (24 starts) for Atlanta in 2018. The veteran right-handed had been awful the previous three seasons with the Tigers and wasn't really on anyone's […]

Indians May Decide To Keep Corey Kluber, Trevor Bauer

After trading designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion, first baseman Yonder Alonso and catcher Yan Gomes, the Cleveland Indians won't be as "motivated" by financial concerns to trade starting pitchers Corey Kluber or Trevor Bauer. It'll be tougher for teams seeking Kluber or Bauer -- most likely the Dodgers -- to pry the two stud pitchers away […]

Carson Wentz Facing Three-Month Recovery

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (back) is facing a three-month recovery while dealing with a stress fracture in his back, according to head coach Doug Pederson. However, Wentz's injury will not require surgery after evolving over time. Wentz is listed as doubtful for Sunday night against the Rams, but given his estimated three-month recovery timeline, […]

White Sox Don't Intend To Trade Jose Abreu

The Chicago White Sox have no intentions of trading first baseman Jose Abreu despite acquiring first baseman Yonder Alonso from the Indians on Friday. Abreu's season ended prematurely in 2018 due to injury, and he hit .265/.325/.473 with a career-low 22 home runs, 78 RBI and 68 runs scored in a career-low 128 games. It […]

White Sox Acquire Yonder Alonso

The Chicago White Sox acquired first baseman Yonder Alonso from the Cleveland Indians on Friday, according to a source. It's unknown what the White Sox are sending back to the Tribe. Alonso became expendable when the Indians traded for switch-hitting first baseman Carlos Santana and first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers just a day earlier. Santana should […]

Phillies Could Pursue Mike Minor

The Philadelphia Phillies could pursue a trade for Texas Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor, according to sources. The 30-year-old swingman had a 4.18 ERA and 7.6 K/9 as a starter last year for Texas and was also solid for the Royals in 2017 as a reliever (2.55 ERA, 10.2 K/9). The left-hander is also signed […]

Matt Chapman Undergoes Shoulder Scope

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (shoulder) underwent a left shoulder scope on Friday, but it was a minor cleanup procedure. The A's say that Chapman should be swinging a bat again in six weeks. Chapman is one of the better young third basemen in baseball both offensively and defensively. He hit .278/.356/.508 with 24 […]

Rashaad Penny's Injury Doesn't Seem Serious

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny (knee), who has been ruled out for the first game of his career in Week 15 against the 49ers, doesn't appear to be dealing with a serious injury. His injury was discovered after the win on Monday night, and he will remain in Seattle this weekend to continue […]

Doug Baldwin Says He'll Play Against 49ers

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (hip), who is questionable for Week 15 against the 49ers, said he will play. Baldwin missed the Monday night win over the Vikings and has sat out three games all year with injuries. His various ailments have limited him to just 37 catches on the year after he's had […]

Keenan Allen Diagnosed With Hip Pointer

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hip) was diagnosed with a hip pointer after being injured in the Thursday night win over the Chiefs, according to a source. He's not dealing with structural damage and this isn't an injury that will affect him in the long term. It's possible that Allen will miss some […]

Giants Discussing Kevin Pillar

The San Francisco Giants front office has discussed trading for Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar, according to multiple sources. Pillar is 29 years old and is a Gold Glove center fielder that could potentially platoon with Steven Duggar against left-handed pitchers. San Fran is also interested in the idea of having two center fielders […]

Padres Interested In Dallas Keuchel

The San Diego Padres are showing interest in free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel, according to sources. However, Keuchel's current asking price is prohibitive for the Padres right now. The left-hander is a Scott Boras client and the top pitcher left on the open market, so he isn't expected to sign until late in the offseason. […]

Mets Discussing Nick Castellanos

The New York Mets have talked to the Detroit Tigers about trading for outfielder Nick Castellanos, according to sources. The Tigers asking price is high, according to multiple teams who have spoken with them. Castellanos has just one year left on his deal, but he had a career-high .298 average, 23 home runs, 89 RBI […]

Matt Breida, Dante Pettis, Marquise Goodwin Questionable

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) and wide receivers Dante Pettis (foot) and Marquise Goodwin (calf) are all questionable for Week 15 against the Seahawks. Breida missed Week 14 but looks to be on track to return. He was initially injured against Seattle several weeks ago but could be a volume-based RB2 if […]

Doug Baldwin Questionable To Face 49ers

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (hip) is listed as questionable for Week 15 against the 49ers. Baldwin returned to practice on Thursday, so we'd expect him to play after sitting out in Week 14, barring a setback. Baldwin caught two passes for 22 yards and a touchdown in his last game on Dec. 2 […]

Rashaad Penny Ruled Out Against 49ers

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny (knee) has been ruled out for Week 15 against the 49ers. Penny's absence gives Chris Carson a clear look at lead duties this weekend, making him a strong RB2. Carson ran the ball 13 times for 69 yards and caught three passes for 39 yards on Dec. 2 […]

Martavis Bryant Suspended Indefinitely

The NFL has suspended Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant indefinitely. This was a concern when the Raiders traded for him during the draft, but his suspension just now has been announced. Bryant is also on Injured Reserve and wasn't going to play the rest of the season anyway. The soon-to-be 27-year-old had just 19 […]

Matthew Stafford Questionable Against Bills

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) was limited in practice all week and is questionable for Week 15 against the Bills. Stafford is as tough as they come and will play this Sunday, but he's an unattractive QB2 with a depleted offense going on the road against an underrated defense. Stafford will have LeGarrette Blount […]

Carson Wentz Doubtful For Week 15

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (back) is now listed as doubtful for Week 15 against the Rams after previously being questionable. Nick Foles is expected to start but is a low-end QB2 this weekend. Wentz is dealing with a fracture in a vertebrae in his back, but he hasn't been ruled out for the rest […]

Joe Flacco Questionable For Week 15

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (hip) practiced in full all week but is questionable for Week 15 against the Buccaneers. Flacco should return this Sunday, but he'll be backing up rookie Lamar Jackson now. Jackson could be on a shorter leash if he struggles if Flacco is active, but Flacco has no business being owned […]