Kyle Hendricks Avoids Salary Arbitration

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $7.405 million deal, according to a source. Hendricks went 14-11 with a 3.44 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 7.3 K/9 over 33 starts in 2018. He doesn't strike out many batters (career 7.6 K/9), but he's never had an ERA […]

Bengals Want To Hire Zac Taylor As Next Head Coach

The Cincinnati Bengals want to hire Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks coach Zac Taylor as their next head coach whenever the Rams season is over, according to league sources. Taylor is an up-and-coming offensive mind that has been groomed by Sean McVay, and he's only 35 years old. Cinci's offense will be in good shape with […]

Red Sox Settle With Steven Wright

The Boston Red Sox avoided salary arbitration with pitcher Steven Wright by signing him to a one-year, $1.375 million deal. Knee issues limited the knuckleballer to only 53 2/3 innings (four starts) for the BoSox in 2018, but he was great when on the mound (2.68 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 7.0 K/9). He doesn't strike many […]

Shane Greene Avoids Salary Arbitration

Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $4 million deal, according to sources. Although Greene managed to close out 32 games for the rebuilding Tigers in 2018, he was one of the worst fantasy closers due to his bloated 5.12 ERA and 1.37 WHIP despite his 65 […]

Angels Avoid Arbitration With Nick Tropeano

The Los Angeles Angels avoided salary arbitration with starting pitcher Nick Tropeano on Thursday by signing him to a one-year, $1.075 million deal, according to sources. Tropeano ended the year on the disabled list and went 5-6 with a 4.74 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 7.6 K/9 in 14 starts (76 innings) for the Halos. He […]

Joe Ross Settles With Nationals

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joe Ross avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $1 million deal, according to sources. The younger brother of Tyson Ross, the right-hander made just three starts in 2018 due to injury. However, he'll turn 26 in May and has strikeout upside and should have a spot at […]

Yankees Avoid Arbitration With Greg Bird

The New York Yankees avoided salary arbitration with first baseman Greg Bird on Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.2 million deal with him. Bird was expected to become the team's primary first baseman in 2018, but he flopped and lost the job to Luke Voit in the second half. Bird hit an embarrassing .199/.286/.386 […]

Domingo Santana Avoids Arbitration

Seattle Mariners outfielder Domingo Santana avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.95 million deal, according to sources. Santana blew up for a career-high 30 homers and 85 RBI in 2017, but he was the odd-man out in a crowded outfield picture in 2018 and wound up being a bust for fantasy […]

Mets Plan To Use Jeff McNeil In The Outfield

With the acquisition of second baseman Jed Lowrie on Thursday, the New York Mets plan to play infielder Jeff McNeil more in the outfield in 2019 than previously thought. McNeil was a pleasant surprise in his rookie season, hitting .329/.381/.471 with three home runs, 19 RBI, 35 runs scored and seven steals in his first […]

Jed Lowrie Agrees With Mets

The New York Mets agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with free-agent second baseman Jed Lowrie on Thursday, according to league sources. The 34-year-old had a career year in Oakland in 2018, setting career highs in homers (23), RBI (99) and walks (78) for a surprising A's team that made the playoffs. It's a […]

Jimmy Nelson Expects To Be Ready For Spring Training

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson (shoulder), who missed all of 2018, said he will be ready to go for spring training. "That's the goal 100 percent. I'm on track right now to throw my bullpens like normal," Nelson said. The right-hander is worth a late-round flier in mixed leagues in case he bounces back […]

Spencer Ware, Sammy Watkins Questionable

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (hamstring) and wide receiver Sammy Watkins (foot) were both limited in practice all week and are questionable for Saturday against the Colts in the divisional round. Ware hasn't played since Dec. 9 and is likely to play second fiddle to Damien Williams in the backfield against the Colts. […]

Ryan Grant Ruled Out Again

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ryan Grant (toe) didn't practice all week and has been ruled out for the divisional round against the Chiefs on Saturday. Grant also missed the wild-card win over the Texans and has mostly been a non-factor in Indy's offense all year. T.Y. Hilton, Dontrelle Inman and Chester Rogers will be in […]

Cole Beasley, Blake Jarwin Questionable

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (ankle) and tight end Blake Jarwin (ankle) missed practice all week but are questionable for the divisional round on Saturday against the Rams. Both players are expected to be game-time decisions on Saturday. Even if they play, they're both lottery tickets for fantasy owners. Rookie wide receiver Michael Gallup […]

Melvin Gordon Says He'll Practice Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (knees) said he would have practiced on Wednesday, but head coach Anthony Lynn wanted him to "chill." Gordon said he will take part in practice on Thursday. Gordon should be fine to play against the Patriots in the divisional round on Sunday, but he's unlikely to be 100 […]

Steelers President Says Antonio Brown Trade Is Possible

Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II said he will not release wide receiver Antonio Brown, but "all other options are on the table." It's not a guarantee that Brown will be traded, but it's a strong possibility at this point. Brown has worn out his welcome after a practice scuffle before Week 17. The star […]

Todd Gurley Taken Off Final Injury Report

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (knee) practiced in full on Thursday and has been taken off the final injury report for the divisional round on Saturday against the Cowboys. Gurley has had the last three weeks to rest, so he should be at or very close to 100 percent against Dallas. He'll be […]

Sammy Watkins Up In The Air Against Colts

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said "we'll see" when asked if wide receiver Sammy Watkins (foot) would play in the divisional round against the Colts on Saturday. Watkins hasn't played since Week 11, so even if he's active, he'll be a huge DFS risk in danger of seeing limited snaps. Tyreek Hill and […]

Twins, Byron Buxton Progressing Towards Deal

The Minnesota Twins and outfielder Byron Buxton are progressing towards a one-year, $1.75 million deal on Thursday to avoid salary arbitration, according to sources. Buxton signed a one-year deal last year worth $570,000. The former second overall pick in 2012 teased with his potential at the end of the 2017 season, but 2018 was a […]

Cole Beasley, Blake Jarwin Still Absent Thursday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (ankle) and tight end Blake Jarwin (ankle) missed practice for the third straight day on Thursday. It's looking like both will be game-time decisions for the divisional round on Saturday against the Rams. Neither player would be a very smart DFS play this weekend even if they were fully […]

T.Y. Hilton Out Of Practice Thursday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (ankle) remains sidelined at practice on Thursday. It's not surprise, as Hilton has rarely practiced in the last month, but he hasn't missed any games and continues to be very productive for fantasy owners. He has blowup potential in what could be a high-scoring game against the Chiefs in […]

Mariners Sign Tim Beckham

The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent shortstop Tim Beckham to a one-year, $1.75 million deal with $250,000 in incentives on Thursday. The former first overall pick in 2008 was a disappointment in 2018 after a career year in 2017. He hit .230/.287/.374 with 12 home runs and 35 RBI in just 96 games with the Orioles. […]

Brian Dozier Agrees With Nationals

The Washington Nationals agreed to a one-year, $9 million deal with free-agent second baseman Brian Dozier on Thursday, according to league sources. Dozier had a down year in 2018, hitting .215/.305/.391 in 553 at-bats between the Twins and Dodgers, but he still managed 21 home runs, 72 RBI, 81 runs scored and 12 stolen bases. […]

Dowell Loggains Expected To Join Jets

The New York Jets are expected to hire former Dolphins offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains as the main offensive assistant to new head coach Adam Gase, according to sources. Loggains was Miami's offensive coordinator under Gase in 2018 and also worked with him in Chicago. Loggains' main job, alongside Gase, will be to develop quarterback Sam […]

Brewers Agree With Yasmani Grandal

The Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent catcher Yasmani Grandal on Wednesday, according to sources. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. He turned down a one-year, $17.9 million qualifying offer from the Dodgers and a four-year deal that could have reached $60 million with the Mets. Grandal was a disaster both […]

Jets To Hire Adam Gase As Head Coach

The New York Jets are hiring former Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase on Wednesday to be their next head coach. Gase is best known for coaching Peyton Manning to a record-setting year in Denver, but he pretty much flopped in his time with Miami and wasn't able to get quarterback Ryan Tannehill over the […]

Shelby Miller Agrees With Rangers

The Texas Rangers agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent starting pitcher Shelby Miller on Wednesday. League sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan that the deal is worth $2 million with performance bonuses that could bring it up to $5 million. The 28-year-old right-hander dealt with injuries in his three seasons with the Diamondbacks and […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Practices In Full Wednesday

New England Patriots wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) practiced in full on Wednesday. Patterson was held out of Week 17 as a precaution and should return to face the Chargers this Sunday in the divisional round. Patterson's role could increase now that Josh Gordon is no longer in the fold, but he's more of a […]

Hunter Henry On Track To Make Season Debut

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry (knee) is practicing in full on Wednesday. Henry was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list after tearing his ACL last spring, but he looks to be on track to make his season debut in the divisional round against the Patriots. He has plenty of pass-catching upside […]

Ted Ginn Practicing In Full

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn (knee) is practicing in full on Wednesday. He was held out as a precaution in Week 17 and had the first-round bye to heal up even more, so he'll be good for the divisional round against the Eagles on Sunday. Ginn has played in just five games this […]