Jose Leclerc Not Locked Into Closer Role

Texas Rangers new manager Chris Woodward said that relief pitcher Jose Leclerc isn't locked into the closer role heading into the 2019 season. Woodward likes Leclerc's ability to pitch multiple innings in high-leverage situations instead of solely the ninth inning. The right-hander was one of the most dominant relief pitchers last year, striking out 85 […]

Lamar Jackson Should Be Fine

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson "should be fine" after leaving the end of the game in overtime in the Week 14 loss to the Chiefs with an undisclosed injury. Jackson took a hard hit and had to be checked on the sidelines to finish the game. It was […]

Indians Interested In Alex Verdugo

The Cleveland Indians are interested in Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Alex Verdugo as part of a trade that would involve starting pitcher Corey Kluber, according to a source. Verdugo is the top prospect and the Indians are in need of outfield bats, which makes these two clubs a pretty good match, as the Dodgers […]

Robbie Ray Not Available?

Teams that have checked in on Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray say that he is not available for a trade. The assumption was that Ray would be easier to deal than Zack Greinke, who has almost $100 million left over three years and a partial no-trade clause, but Ray is a dominant left with […]

LeSean McCoy Day-To-Day

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (hamstring) is being listed as day-to-day with a hamstring strain after undergoing an MRI exam, according to a source. His availability will be watched closely this week at practice. Shady was injured in the first quarter early in the Week 14 loss to the Jets and never returned. He […]

Mariners Not Motivated To Move Kyle Seager

The Mariners remain open for business on first baseman Carlos Santana and starting pitcher Mike Leake, but teams that have checked in on him say the Mariners are not motivated to trade third baseman Kyle Seager. His value is obviously down after struggling to a .221/.273/.400 slash line with 22 home runs and 78 RBI […]

David Robertson's Market Heating Up

Interest in free-agent relief pitcher David Robertson is picking up. At least half a dozen teams are showing interest in him. The Mets and Red Sox have been connected to him in recent days, but the Dodgers have also emerged as a suitor. Robertson went 8-3 with a 3.23 ERA and five saves in 69 […]

Braves Check In On Nick Castellanos

The Atlanta Braves are among teams that have checked in on Detroit Tigers outfielder Nick Castellanos, according to sources. He is still just 26 and is drawing trade interest while coming off a great offensive year. He's an alternative to outfielders Michael Brantley and A.J. Pollock on the free-agent market. Castellanos hit an impressive .298/.354/.500 […]

Teams Showing Interest In Brandon Belt

Several teams have shown interest in trading for San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt, who is available on the trade market. Belt dealt with multiple injuries yet again in 2018 and hit a mediocre .253/.342/.414 with 14 home runs and 46 RBI in 112 games for San Fran. He has never reached the 20-homer […]

Nationals Make Contact With DJ LeMahieu, Marwin Gonzalez

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said the team has made contact with free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu and infielder Marwin Gonzalez. With aging Howie Kendrick, who is coming off a serious injury, currently slated to be the team's starting second baseman, the Nats are definitely looking to upgrade at the position, and both LeMahieu […]

Reds Not Looking To Trade Scooter Gennett

The Cincinnati Reds aren't actively looking to trade second baseman Scooter Gennett, according to a source. The Reds also aren't in any rush to sign Gennett to a long-term contract extension despite two seasons of excellent production at the keystone. Gennett has proven to be for real as one of the better power-hitting second baseman […]

Robbie Ray Figures To Surface In Trade Talks

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Robbie Ray figures to be the player whose name comes up the most this week at the winter meetings. Zack Greinke remains a difficult player to trade because he's owed around $95 million over the next three years with a partial no-trade clause. Ray is projected to make $6.1 million in […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Feeling Better Monday

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said that wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (quadriceps) "felt a lot better" on Monday after sitting out in Week 14 with a bruised quad. OBJ left a lot of fantasy owners out to dry in the first week of the fantasy playoffs, but you may have him once […]

Ryan Tannehill Sore After Week 14 Ankle Injury

Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said that quarterback Ryan Tannehill (ankle) is "sore" but "he's walking around" after leaving the Week 14 game against the Patriots with an ankle injury. Tannehill may miss some practice time this week, but ultimately we'd expect him to play in Week 15 against the Vikings on the road. […]

Corey Clement Sprains Knee Against Cowboys

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement (knee) is believed to have suffered a knee sprain in the Week 14 loss to the Cowboys, according to a source. He will undergo an MRI exam Monday to confirm it, but the team is hoping it's not as bad as it looked. Knee sprains often sidelined players for […]

Doug Baldwin Doesn't Look Good For Monday Night

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (groin), who will be a game-time decision on Monday night against the Vikings after not practicing at all this week, seems to be on the wrong side of questionable. One source said: “I wouldn’t think so, but you never know with Doug. I’m sure he will try.” If Baldwin […]

Tyreek Hill Says His Foot Is Bad

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (foot) said his foot was bad after the Week 14 overtime win over the Ravens. “Our people did a tremendous job wrapping my foot,” Hill said. “I was still feeling my heel, but at the same time, I knew that man, if you want the W, if you […]

Billy Hamilton Agrees With Royals

Free-agent outfielder Billy Hamilton agreed to a deal worth close to $5 million with the Kansas City Royals on Monday. Hamilton has world-class speed but has trouble stealing first base (.299 on-base percentage last year) and has very little power with the stick. He does play All-Star defense in center field, though, and he should […]

Austin Ekeler Suffers Stinger In Week 14

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler suffered another stinger in the Week 14 win over the Bengals and will require further testing, according to a source. A short week against the Chiefs on Thursday might make it tough for Ekeler to be ready. After disappointing as the lead back in Week 13, Ekeler bounced […]

Braves Eyeing Dallas Keuchel

The Atlanta Braves have free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel atop their wish list with the winter meetings starting on Monday. Atlanta is seeking a starter, a reliever and an outfielder. The left-hander doesn't strike out many, but his ground-ball profile would fit nicely in Atlanta's rotation. He won the American League Cy Young in 2015 […]

Padres Have Genuine Interest In J.T. Realmuto

The San Diego Padres are among the teams with genuine interest in trading for Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto, according to sources. Who doesn't? About half the league wouldn't mind trading for Realmuto, but the Marlins asking price is sky high for the best hitting catcher in baseball. Realmuto should be the first fantasy catcher […]

Giants Not Close To Trading Madison Bumgarner

The San Francisco Giants are not close to trading starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner with the winter meetings set to begin on Monday, according to a source. The Phillies, Brewers, Yankees and Braves are among the possible landing spots for Bumgarner if he winds up being traded. MadBum has a year left on his deal and […]

Yankees Plan To Meet With Manny Machado

The New York Yankees like free-agent shortstop Manny Machado and will meet with him, but a source says that they will not pay $300 million to secure his services. The Phillies, White Sox and maybe some mystery teams are seen as the main competitors to the Yankees for Machado. The 26-year-old lost some appeal to […]

Ben Roethlisberger Back In The Game Late

Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (rib) has returned in the fourth quarter of the Week 14 game against the Raiders with the team trailing with just over five minutes left in the game. Big Ben took a big hit right before halftime and was being looked at when the second half […]

Bruce Ellington Injured Against Cardinals

Detroit Lions wide receiver Bruce Ellington (hamstring) left the game early in the second half in Week 14 against the Cardinals and is questionable to return. Ellington caught all four of his targets for just 17 yards before his injury. Ellington has seen a heavy dosage of targets ever since Marvin Jones landed on Injured […]

Ben Roethlisberger Dealing With Rib Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (rib) is dealing with a rib injury and is questionable to return for the second half in Week 14 against the Raiders. Big Ben took a hard shot just before halftime and is being checked out in the locker room. Roethlisberger was 18-for-22 for 164 yards and a touchdown in […]

Mets Unwilling To Trade Amed Rosario

The New York Mets are unwilling to trade shortstop Amed Rosario in a package for Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto, and they also do not want to include both outfielders Michael Conforto and Brandon Nimmo. The Marlins will be asking for a ton in exchange for the best hitting catcher in baseball and the Mets […]

Corey Clement Questionable To Return

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement (knee) is questionable to return in Week 14 against the Cowboys after suffering an injury in the second quarter. Clement had only one carry for negative-four yards in the game before leaving, so he didn't help his fantasy owners at all. Darren Sproles will be more involved as a […]

Josh Johnson Will Start In Week 15

After looking impressive in relief of Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Sanchez in the blowout loss to the Giants in Week 14, head coach Jay Gruden said that Josh Johnson will start against the Jaguars in Week 15. Sanchez predictably was bad, going 6-for-14 for 38 yards and two interceptions before being benched. Johnson was 11-for-16 […]

Kyle Schwarber Not Available

Several teams that have inquired about Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber have been told that he's not available. Schwarber swings and misses a lot, but he also has a ton of power from the left side, hitting .238/.356/.467 with 26 home runs and 61 RBI in 137 games in 2018. Schwarber has 56 dingers in […]