Orioles Hire Brandon Hyde As Next Manager

The Baltimore Orioles hired former Chicago Cubs bench coach Brandon Hyde to be their next manager on Tuesday, according to sources. Hyde has a lot of work ahead of him for a team that finished with the worst record in baseball (47-115) and in last place in the tough American League East. A turnaround for […]

Lance Lynn Has Plenty Of Suitors

The Astros, Yankees, Reds, Rangers, White Sox and Blue Jays are all known to have interest in free-agent starting pitcher Lance Lynn, according to sources. Lynn was mostly a free-agent bust for the Twins last year, but he pitched better in 11 outings (nine starts) for the Yankees in the second half. Overall, the right-hander […]

Kenta Maeda To Be Starter Next Year

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Kenta Maeda will return to the starting rotation in 2019, according to manager Dave Roberts. The Japanese right-hander is a very valuable member of the club's pitching staff and his versatility paid off in the postseason. Maeda was 8-10 last year with a 3.81 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and career-high 11.0 […]

Diamondbacks Covet Jackie Bradley

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is high atop the Arizona Diamondbacks wish list to replace free-agent outfielder A.J. Pollock in center field, according to a major league source. The Red Sox are trying to shed some salary to improve their bullpen, so Bradley could be had in a trade this winter. Although he […]

Yasiel Puig In Play For Reds

The Cincinnati Reds continue to talk to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and outfielder Yasiel Puig is in play in a possible trade, according to sources. The Dodgers would like to clear some salary for some other acquisitions, and Puig is projected to make $11.3 million in arbitration. Starting pitcher Alex Wood is another option, and […]

Dee Gordon To Start At 2B Next Year

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dee Gordon will move back to second base as the full-time starter in 2019 after the M's traded Robinson Cano to the Mets, according to general manager Jerry Dipoto. Seattle is banking on Gordon bouncing back to his levels in 2015 and 2017. He hit .302/.327/.392 with 10 doubles, two triples, […]

Mariners Not Trying To Trade Mitch Haniger

The Seattle Mariners would have to be blown away by an offer in order to trade outfielder Mitch Haniger. They have already received offers for the All-Star. “There have been a handful of teams that have taken a handful of passes at Mitch,” general manager Jerry Dipoto said. “We’re just not willing to go there. […]

Twins, Rays In Play For Nelson Cruz

The race to sign free-agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz is down to the Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay Rays, according to a source. Cruz will have to serve as the full-time DH for either club, as he'll be turning 39 years old next summer and is a defensive liability in the outfield. Injuries will be […]

Andrew Benintendi To Hit Leadoff Next Year

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that outfielder Andrew Benintendi will hit leadoff next year, with MVP Mookie Betts moving to the second spot. Both players will still have extremely high fantasy ceilings, but Betts will now have more chances to drive in runs dropping down one spot in the order. After winning the […]

Keke Coutee Limited Tuesday

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee (hamstring) was limited in practice on Tuesday. Coutee has missed the last two games but is trending toward being active in Week 15 on Saturday against the Jets. Hamstring issues have limited the rookie to just six games in 2018, and he can't be trusted in starting lineups […]

DeSean Jackson Hopeful Of Playing Again This Year

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson (thumb) has missed the last two games and hasn't been able to squeeze the ball with his injured hand but is hopeful that he will be able to play at some point in the final three weeks. His thumb remains immobilized, though, making it unlikely he'll play in […]

Archie Bradley Expected To Close In 2019

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo appears to be leaning toward using relief pitcher Archie Bradley as the team's closer next season. The D-backs preferred to use Bradley as more of a setup man in 2018, although he did close out three games to go along with a 3.64 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 75 K's in […]

Twins Interested In Cody Allen

The Minnesota Twins are interested in free-agent relief pitcher Cody Allen. Allen had 27 saves in his final season with Cleveland, but that was about the end of the good news for his 2018 season. The right-hander had an ugly 4.70 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 10.7 K/9 in 70 outings (67 innings) for the Tribe. […]

Austin Ekeler Still Sidelined At Practice

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (concussion, neck) remained sidelined at practice for the second straight day Tuesday. Ekeler is unlikely to be cleared from the concussion protocol in time to play on Thursday against the Chiefs. With Melvin Gordon (knee) also highly questionable, the Bolts backfield is hurting in advance of their biggest […]

Melvin Gordon Limited Tuesday

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (knee) was limited in practice on Tuesday. Gordon sat out on Monday and has missed the last two games with a knee sprain, but he's hoping to be a game-time decision for Thursday against the Chiefs. A limited practice gives Gordon a real shot to play, although he's […]

Carlos Santana Firmly On Trade Block

After just acquiring him from the Phillies last week, Seattle Mariners first baseman Carlos Santana is on the trade block once again and is unlikely to play for the team in 2019. The Mariners have talked with the Rays, Indians and Rockies about the 32-year-old, who still has two years and $40 million left on […]

Reds Talking Ender Inciarte

The Cincinnati Reds have talked to the Atlanta Braves about trading for outfielder Ender Inciarte, according to a source. However, nothing is imminent on that front. The Reds are seeking a replacement in center field after they let Billy Hamilton go by non-tendering him. Inciarte would be an upgrade over the speedy Hamilton, as not […]

Phillies Involved In J.T. Realmuto Talks

The Philadelphia Phillies are involved in trade talks for Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto, according to a source. The Mets have been the most aggressive suitors for Realmuto, but plenty of other teams are involved, too. Realmuto is the top fantasy backstop heading into 2019 and would be a definite upgrade over Jorge Alfaro and […]

Corey Clement Placed On Injured Reserve

The Philadelphia Eagles placed running back Corey Clement (knee) and defensive end Josh Sweat (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and signed running back Boston Scott and defensive end Daeshon Hall to the active roster in a corresponding move. Clement had been serving as the main pass-catching back behind rookie Josh Adams in recent weeks, […]

Michael Roberts' Season Is Over

The Detroit Lions placed tight end Michael Roberts (shoulder) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, officially ending his season. Tight end Jerome Cunningham was signed off the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move. Roberts had a stretch of three touchdowns in two games earlier this year as a red-zone weapon for quarterback […]

Ezekiel Ansah Placed On IR

The Detroit Lions placed defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (shoulder) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Tuesday. He will need surgery to fix his labrum, according to a source. The franchise-tagged player should be ready for training camp next summer. Ansah has a ton of talent, but injuries continue to derail his career, as he's played in […]

No Practice For Courtland Sutton

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Courtland Sutton (thigh) did not practice on Tuesday. Sutton flopped in his first game as the true lead receiver with Emmanuel Sanders (Achilles) out for the year, catching just two of six targets for 14 yards against the 49ers. Sutton should be able to play on Saturday against the Browns, […]

Isaiah Crowell Wearing Walking Boot

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (toe) is wearing a walking boot on his left foot, and he said that "the pain was excruciating" on Sunday after he was injured against the Bills. Crowell didn't practice on Tuesday and is looking unlikely to face the Texans on Saturday in Week 15. Elijah McGuire could […]

White Sox Looking At Yasmani Grandal

The Chicago White Sox are looking at free-agent catcher Yasmani Grandal as a catching upgrade for 2019. Grandal's stock is down after a terrible postseason for the Dodgers in which he struggled both offensively and defensively. However, he managed to slug 24 home runs and drive in 68 runs this year and is one of […]

Red Sox Listening On Rick Porcello

The Boston Red Sox are openly listening to trade offers for starting pitcher Rick Porcello as they try to clear salary space for bullpen help. Rivals also insist that Boston is willing to talk about shortstop Xander Bogaerts and outfielder Jackie Bradley. Porcello isn't the sexiest fantasy starter, but he put up 17 wins in […]

All Three Jets Running Backs Miss Practice

New York Jets running backs Isaiah Crowell (toe), Elijah McGuire (ankle) and rookie Trenton Cannon (toe) missed practice on Tuesday. That's not good news with the team playing this Saturday in a tough matchup against the Texans. Crowell had just two carries last week and could be in danger of sitting out in Week 15, […]

Melvin Gordon Hopes To Be Game-Time Call

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (knee) said he is feeling much better and will push to be a game-time decision for Thursday's big divisional matchup with the Chiefs. Gordon didn't practice Monday and has missed the last two games with a sprained knee. There's even more urgency for him to return with Austin […]

Pirates Agree With Jordan Lyles

The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to a deal with free-agent starting pitcher Jordan Lyles on Tuesday. Lyles was decent with the Padres and Brewers last year, sporting a 4.11 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 8.6 K/9, but he only made eight starts (all with Padres) before being used in relief by Milwaukee. He should be guaranteed a […]

Blue Jays Release Troy Tulowitzki

The Toronto Blue Jays released shortstop Troy Tulowitzki on Tuesday. The oft-injured former Rockies star is still guaranteed $38 million on his contract, so the Blue Jays are biting the bullet on this one. Tulo wasn't guaranteed a starting role in 2019, even if he proved healthy. Lourdes Gurriel is expected to be the starting […]

Phillies Agree With Andrew McCutchen

The Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a deal with free-agent outfielder Andrew McCutchen on Tuesday, according to sources. Well that was fast. The National League MVP for the Pirates in 2013 hit .255/.368/.424 with 20 home runs, 65 RBI, 83 runs scored and 14 stolen bases in 155 games for the Giants and Yankees in 2018. […]