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. […]

Mets Discussing Nick Castellanos

The New York Mets have talked to the Detroit Tigers about trading for outfielder Nick Castellanos, according to sources. The Tigers asking price is high, according to multiple teams who have spoken with them. Castellanos has just one year left on his deal, but he had a career-high .298 average, 23 home runs, 89 RBI […]

Matt Breida, Dante Pettis, Marquise Goodwin Questionable

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) and wide receivers Dante Pettis (foot) and Marquise Goodwin (calf) are all questionable for Week 15 against the Seahawks. Breida missed Week 14 but looks to be on track to return. He was initially injured against Seattle several weeks ago but could be a volume-based RB2 if […]

Doug Baldwin Questionable To Face 49ers

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (hip) is listed as questionable for Week 15 against the 49ers. Baldwin returned to practice on Thursday, so we'd expect him to play after sitting out in Week 14, barring a setback. Baldwin caught two passes for 22 yards and a touchdown in his last game on Dec. 2 […]

Rashaad Penny Ruled Out Against 49ers

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny (knee) has been ruled out for Week 15 against the 49ers. Penny's absence gives Chris Carson a clear look at lead duties this weekend, making him a strong RB2. Carson ran the ball 13 times for 69 yards and caught three passes for 39 yards on Dec. 2 […]

Martavis Bryant Suspended Indefinitely

The NFL has suspended Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant indefinitely. This was a concern when the Raiders traded for him during the draft, but his suspension just now has been announced. Bryant is also on Injured Reserve and wasn't going to play the rest of the season anyway. The soon-to-be 27-year-old had just 19 […]

Matthew Stafford Questionable Against Bills

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) was limited in practice all week and is questionable for Week 15 against the Bills. Stafford is as tough as they come and will play this Sunday, but he's an unattractive QB2 with a depleted offense going on the road against an underrated defense. Stafford will have LeGarrette Blount […]

Carson Wentz Doubtful For Week 15

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (back) is now listed as doubtful for Week 15 against the Rams after previously being questionable. Nick Foles is expected to start but is a low-end QB2 this weekend. Wentz is dealing with a fracture in a vertebrae in his back, but he hasn't been ruled out for the rest […]

Joe Flacco Questionable For Week 15

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (hip) practiced in full all week but is questionable for Week 15 against the Buccaneers. Flacco should return this Sunday, but he'll be backing up rookie Lamar Jackson now. Jackson could be on a shorter leash if he struggles if Flacco is active, but Flacco has no business being owned […]

LeSean McCoy, Chris Ivory Questionable

Buffalo Bills running backs LeSean McCoy (hamstring) and Chris Ivory (shoulder) are both listed as questionable for Week 15 against the Lions. McCoy was limited on Thursday and Friday, while Ivory practiced in full all week. Kicker Stephen Hauschka (hip) is also questionable and shouldn't be a fantasy consideration in a bad Buffalo offense. McCoy […]

Padres Agree With Ian Kinsler

The San Diego Padres agreed on a two-year, $8 million deal with free-agent second baseman Ian Kinsler on Friday, according to sources. The deal comes with a club option for a third year. Kinsler will turn 37 next June and is coming off a season with the Angels and Red Sox in which he hit […]

Ben Roethlisberger Ready To Go

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (ribs), who missed practice on Wednesday, was a full participant on Thursday and Friday and is ready to go for Week 15 against the Patriots. Big Ben usually always fights through injuries, and this is no different in a must-win game against a tough opponent. Roethlisberger has been one of […]

James Conner Questionable Against Patriots

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle) was limited in practice on Friday and is questionable for Week 15 against the Patriots. Conner missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, so his return on Friday at least gives him some hope of returning after missing Week 14. Rookie Jaylen Samuels would again handle most of the […]

Allen Robinson Listed As Questionable

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (hip) is listed as questionable for Week 15 against the Packers. Robinson practiced in full on Friday, so he's fully expected to play on Sunday. A-Rob has just one 100-yard game this year and hasn't scored since he had two touchdowns on Nov. 11 against the Lions. In an […]

Austin Hooper Will Play Sunday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (ankle, knee) will play in Week 15 against the Cardinals, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Hooper missed practice Wednesday and Thursday but returned on Friday, putting him on track to play. Hooper has a decent floor as a low-end TE1/high-end TE2 and has four touchdowns on the season. […]

Ito Smith Questionable For Week 15

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Ito Smith (knee) was held out of practice on Friday and is now questionable to play in Week 15 against the Cardinals. It's a concern for fantasy owners that were hoping to use Smith as an RB3/flex this weekend in an excellent matchup. Smith has been out-touching Tevin Coleman of […]

Nationals Interested In Dallas Keuchel

The Washington Nationals are interested in free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel, but they are wary of giving him the five- or six-year deal that he's looking for, according to a source familiar with the team's thinking. Anibal Sanchez, Wade Miley and Jeremy Hellickson would be more affordable. It's especially hard to see the Nats landing […]