James Conner Expected To Return In Week 16

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle), who is expected to miss his second straight game in Week 15 against the Patriots, is expected to return in Week 16 against the Saints. Conner has been dealing with a high ankle sprain. With him out again this weekend, rookie Jaylen Samuels will again lead this backfield. […]

Melvin Gordon Expected To Be Back In Week 16

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (knee), who has missed the last three games, is expected to be back in Week 16 against the Ravens. Rookie Justin Jackson carried the load last Thursday with Austin Ekeler (concussion, neck) also out and held his own. With Gordon expected to return, though, both Ekeler and Jackson […]

Ben Roethlisberger Playing Through Cracked Ribs

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (ribs) suffered cracked ribs in Week 14 against the Raiders. It's the reason why he didn't return in the second half of that game until late in the fourth quarter with the team trailing. Big Ben will suit up and play in a very important game against the Patriots in […]

Carlos Hyde, Josh Lambo Inactive Against Redskins

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde and kicker Josh Lambo (groin) are both inactive in Week 15 against the Redskins. With Hyde a healthy scratch, TJ Yeldon and rookie David Williams will serve as the backups to workhorse Leonard Fournette. It's clear that Hyde doesn't have much of a role in this offense with Fournette […]

Josh Doctson, Chris Thompson Playing Sunday

Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (concussion) and running back Chris Thompson (illness) are both active in Week 15 against the Jaguars. It's really hard to trust any fantasy weapon in Washington's offense now that quarterback Josh Johnson is running the show, and that includes both Doctson and Thompson. The Jaguars present a tough matchup […]

T.Y. Hilton Active Against Cowboys

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (ankle) is active in Week 15 against the Cowboys. Hilton was a game-time decision after not practicing at all this week, but he will gut it out in a must-win game for Indy. Hilton had a big game last week against the Texans while playing injured and has WR2 […]

Allen Robinson Active Against Packers

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (hip) is active for Week 15 against the Packers. A-Rob enters this game without scoring a touchdown in the last four games. He also has just one game with over 100 yards receiving and is a low-ceiling, touchdown-dependent WR3. Hopefully quarterback Mitch Trubisky looks much better than he did […]

Joe Flacco Active In Week 15

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (hip) is active in Week 15 against the Buccaneers. However, rookie Lamar Jackson will receive his fifth straight start and has QB1 upside against Tampa's bad defense. With Flacco back on the sidelines, Robert Griffin III is a healthy scratch. Running back Ty Montgomery is also a healthy scratch for […]

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. […]