Rangers Hire Chris Woodward To Be Next Manager

The Texas Rangers hired Los Angeles Dodgers third base coach Chris Woodward to be their next manager on Friday. The 42-year-old Woodward has spent the last three seasons as the third base coach for the Dodgers and played in the big leagues for 12 years in stints with the Blue Jays, Mets, Mariners and Red […]

Geoff Swaim Misses Practice Again Friday

Dallas Cowboys tight end Geoff Swaim (knee) missed practice for the second straight day on Friday. Swaim seems unlikely to play after being diagnosed with a sprained MCL during the bye week. With him likely out on Monday against the Titans, Blake Jarwin, Rico Gathers and rookie Dalton Schultz will form a committee at the […]

Dodgers Give Hyun-Jin Ryu Qualifying Offer

The Los Angeles Dodgers extended a $17.9 million qualifying offer to free-agent starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, meaning they'll receive draft-pick compensation if he signs with another team this winter. There's a chance the left-hander will accept it after he made just 15 starts in the regular season due to a groin injury. Ryu was great […]

Clayton Kershaw Agrees To Three-Year Extension

The Los Angeles Dodgers and starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw agreed to a three-year, $93 million extension on Friday that includes incentives but no opt-outs. Despite showing diminished velocity and dealing with injuries again in 2018, Kershaw remained effective and one of the best pitchers in baseball. The left-handed ace went 9-5 with a 2.73 ERA, […]

Chris Carson, K.J. Wright Questionable Against Chargers

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (hip) and linebacker K.J. Wright (knee) are both questionable for Week 9 against the Chargers. Both players are expected to play. Carson missed a game with a hip injury earlier this year, but he remains the team's lead back and should be locked in as an RB2 in this […]

Sony Michel, Rob Gronkowski, Julian Edelman Questionable

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee), tight end Rob Gronkowski (back, ankle) and wide receivers Julian Edelman (ankle), Josh Gordon (hamstring) and Cordarrelle Patterson (neck) are all questionable for Sunday night against the Packers. Michel is the only one that is truly questionable, as all the others should be fine to play. […]

Randall Cobb Questionable To Face Patriots

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (hamstring) practiced in full on Friday but is questionable to play in Week 9 against the Patriots on Sunday night. Cobb should be able to play after practicing all week, but he's likely to only be used in three-receiver sets behind Davante Adams and rookie Marquez Valdes-Scantling with […]

Geronimo Allison Doubtful For Sunday Night

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison (groin, hamstring) is now doubtful for Sunday night against the Patriots after suffering a groin injury in practice on Thursday. Allison returned in Week 8 but caught his only target for 14 yards. With him likely missing another game, it means that rookie Marquez Valdes-Scantling should once again […]

Rangers Decline Options On Four Friday

The Texas Rangers declined the 2019 options on catcher Robinson Chirinos ($4.5 million) and starting pitchers Martin Perez ($7.5 million), Matt Moore ($10 million) and Doug Fister ($4.5 million), making them all free agents. Chirinos hit just .222/.338/.419 but had 18 home runs and 65 RBI in 360 at-bats, making him one of the more […]

Ravens Without Starting Tackles Against Steelers

Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) and right tackle James Hurst (back) have both been ruled out for Week 9 against the Steelers. Jermaine Eluemunor will likely start at left tackle on Sunday, while rookie Orlando Brown will likely play on the right side. Those are notable losses for the Ravens offensive line in […]

Raheem Mostert Going On Injured Reserve

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (forearm) will be placed on Injured Reserve after having surgery on his fractured right forearm on Friday. Mostert suffered a gruesome forearm break in the blowout win over the Raiders on Thursday night. It's a shame, too, as he was seeing more work in the backfield at the […]

Derek Anderson Questionable Against Bears

Buffalo Bills quarterback Derek Anderson (concussion) missed practice all week but is questionable for Week 9 against the Bears. It's a surprise he wasn't flat out ruled out, but perhaps he'll clear the concussion protocol on Saturday. Either way, he's unlikely to play, leaving Nathan Peterman in line for the start. Peterman is a turnover […]

Theo Riddick To Return In Week 9

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (knee) returned to a full practice on Friday and is off the final injury report for Week 9 against the Vikings. Riddick hasn't played since Oct. 7, but his return inevitably lowers the ceiling of rookie Kerryon Johnson in the passing game. Still, Riddick is unlikely to be all […]

Melvin Gordon Gets Questionable Tag

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Seahawks. Coming off the bye, we fully expect Gordon to be available this Sunday. He's gone over 100 yards rushing twice this year and has nine total touchdowns as the engine of this Bolts offense. Plug him in […]

Keke Coutee, Jadeveon Clowney Questionable For Week 9

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee (hamstring) and defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (groin) were both limited in practice on Friday and are questionable for Week 9 against the Broncos. Coutee missed Week 8 but was limited in practice all week, giving him a good shot to return. The addition of Demaryius Thomas as the […]

Adrian Peterson, Paul Richardson Questionable

Washington Redskins running backs Adrian Peterson (shoulder) and Kapri Bibbs (shoulder) and wide receiver Paul Richardson (knee, shoulder) were limited in practice this week and are questionable for Week 9 against the Falcons. All three will play. With Chris Thompson (ribs) out again, it'll be the Peterson show in the backfield in a good matchup. […]

A.J. Pollock, Patrick Corbin Will Receive Qualifying Offers

The Arizona Diamondbacks plan to extend $17.9 million qualifying offers to free-agent outfielder A.J. Pollock and starting pitcher Patrick Corbin. With both players expected to depart in free agency, it'll allow the Snakes to receive draft-pick compensation for them. Pollock is an injury risk in fantasy, but he has shown an impressive mix of power […]

Chris Thompson, Trent Williams Ruled Out

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said that running back Chris Thompson (ribs) and left tackle Trent Williams (thumb, shoulder) have been ruled out for Week 9 against the Falcons. Williams had surgery to fix his dislocated thumb. Thompson continues to struggle with injuries, and he's been a low-end RB3/flex in PPR leagues when he […]

Amari Cooper To See Significant Snaps In Debut

Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said wide receiver Amari Cooper will see a significant amount of snaps in his debut for the team on Monday night against the Titans. “We’re not really easing him in," Linehan said. Cooper suffered a concussion in Week 6 with the Raiders before being traded, but he hasn't played […]

Indians Will Listen To Trade Offers On Veterans

Due to market restraints, the Cleveland Indians will listen to trade offers for some of their veterans this winter, including starting pitchers Corey Kluber and Carlos Carrasco, designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion and catcher Yan Gomes. Shortstop Francisco Lindor and infielder Jose Ramirez will definitely be held. Despite being on the wrong side of 30 years […]

Alvin Kamara Back At Practice Friday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (illness) returned to practice on Friday after sitting out on Thursday. The Saints were just resting Kamara with him being under the weather on Thursday. We'd expect him to be taken off the final injury report for Week 9 against the Rams. In an expected shootout in the […]

Allen Robinson, Khalil Mack Questionable

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (groin) and defensive end Khalil Mack (ankle) were both limited in practice on Friday and are questionable for Week 9 against the Bills. It's the same routine both players went through last week before being inactive. That could be the case again this week, so prepare for that possibility. […]

Eric Berry Remains Out

Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry (heel) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Browns. Berry hasn't practiced or played in the regular season and doesn't have a timetable to return. Don't be surprised if he doesn't make it back at all this year. KC's secondary has been vulnerable all year without him, […]

Rockies Having Positive Talks With Nolan Arenado

Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich said there have been "positive" talks between the team and third baseman Nolan Arenado about a long-term deal. Arenado will become a free agent after the 2019 season, but it remains to be seen if he'll actually make it there before signing a long-term deal. The 27-year-old remains one […]

Broncos Defense Beat Up Heading Into Week 9

Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall (knee), cornerback Bradley Roby (ankle) and safety Darian Stewart (neck) have all been ruled out for Week 9 against the Texans. That's bad news for their secondary. With Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and receiver DeAndre Hopkins coming to town, they could both have huge games in the Mile High city. […]

Royce Freeman Listed As Questionable

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman (ankle) is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Texans. We'd be surprised if Freeman suited up after suffering a high ankle sprain two weeks ago. If he remains out, rookie Phillip Lindsay will remain a high-end RB2, while Devontae Booker would once again be in play […]

Roc Thomas, Anthony Barr Ruled Out

Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Roc Thomas (hamstring) and linebacker Anthony Barr (hamstring) have both been ruled out for Week 9 against the Lions. Thomas' role will take a hit with Dalvin Cook (hamstring) likely returning for a full-time role after the team's Week 10 bye. With cornerback Xavier Rhodes (foot) and safety Andrew Sendejo […]

Stefon Diggs, Dalvin Cook Questionable Against Lions

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (ribs) and running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) are both listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Lions. Diggs could be a game-time decision, so he'll be one to watch in pre-game workouts Sunday morning. If he plays he'll likely be at less than 100 percent, so temper expectations […]

Matt Bryant Out Against Redskins

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Redskins. It will be Bryant's second straight missed game. Giorgio Tavecchio will continue to fill in for Bryant. The 28-year-old made all three of his field goals on Oct. 22 against the Giants and both of his extra points. However, […]

Kenny Stills, A.J. Derby Questionable Against Jets

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills (groin) and tight end A.J. Derby (foot) are both questionable for Week 9 against the Jets. Neither Stills nor Derby look particularly close to returning to action this weekend. That means that Devante Parker and Danny Amendola will continue to be the team's top wideouts with Albert Wilson done […]