Derek Holland Wants To Stay In National League

Free-agent starting pitcher Derek Holland's preference is to re-sign with the San Francisco Giants or at least stay in the National League. The 32-year-old southpaw had a bounce-back year with San Fran in 2018, going 7-9 with a 3.57 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 169 K's in 171 1/3 innings across 36 outings (30 starts). The […]

J.P. Crawford May Start In Minors

The Seattle Mariners don't want to rush shortstop J.P. Crawford at the start of next season after they recently acquired him from the Phillies. The Mariners are seeking a veteran shortstop on the free-agent market that would allow Crawford more time to develop in the minors to start next season. Alcides Escobar is a potential […]

Yankees Meet With Adam Ottavino

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman met with the representatives for free-agent Adam Ottavino on Tuesday night, according to sources. No offers were exchanged, but it's clear that the reliever is high on the Yankees wish list. Ottavino would likely be the setup man to Aroldis Chapman in the Bronx, so the right-hander's fantasy […]

Mets, Red Sox Interested In Adam Ottavino

The Mets and Red Sox are showing continued interest in free-agent relief pitcher Adam Ottavino, according to sources. While Ottavino would just be a setup man for Edwin Diaz in New York, he could definitely serve as the ninth-inning man in Boston, which would seriously boost his fantasy appeal. Ottavino was great in 2018, posting […]

Rangers Have Strong Interest In Charlie Morton

The Texas Rangers have strong interest in free-agent starting pitcher Charlie Morton, who spent the last two years with the Astros. The veteran right-hander had a breakout in 2018, going 15-3 with a 3.13 ERA and 201 strikeouts in 30 starts over 167 innings. However, he's 35 years old and had arm issues to close […]

Diamondbacks Not Targeting Jackie Bradley Jr.

Sources with knowledge of the situation say that the Arizona Diamondbacks are not targeting Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. as a replacement for free-agent center fielder A.J. Pollock. Bradley is a similar player to Pollock defensively, but he doesn't have the upside with the bat that Pollock does. Either way, the Red Sox […]

Teams Showing Interest In Ian Kinsler

The Tigers, Brewers, Athletics and Nationals are among the teams interested in free-agent second baseman Ian Kinsler. However, the destinations of free-agent second basemen DJ LeMahieu and Jed Lowrie may ultimately decide where Kinsler lands. Kinsler isn't the player he once was and isn't a great fit at the top of a lineup anymore, but […]

Dodgers Discussing Jose Martinez

The Los Angeles Dodgers are discussing a possible trade for St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Jose Martinez, according to sources. Martinez could play first base, which would move Max Muncy to second base and Cody Bellinger to the outfield. Martinez can hit (.305/.364/.457 with 17 homers, 83 RBI), but he's bad on defense and is […]

Yankees Close To Re-Signing J.A. Happ

The New York Yankees are close to re-signing starting pitcher J.A. Happ. Happ is 36 years old but was very effective for the Yanks after the acquired him from the Blue Jays at the trade deadline in 2018. The left-hander had 17 wins and posted a 2.69 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 8.9 K/9 in 11 […]

Brewers Avoid Arbitration With Jimmy Nelson

The Milwaukee Brewers avoided salary arbitration with starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson on Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year, $3.7 million deal, according to sources. Nelson didn't pitch at all in 2018 due to injury, but he was 12-6 with a nice 3.49 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and career-high 10.2 K/9 for Milwaukee in 2017, and he […]

LeSean McCoy, Steven Hauschka Won't Practice Wednesday

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (hamstring) and kicker Steven Hauschka (hip) will not practice on Wednesday. McCoy injured his hammy early in the Week 14 game and barely put up any numbers as a result. It seems unlikely that he'll play in Week 15 against the Lions, but his practice participation the rest of […]

Lamar Jackson To Start Over Joe Flacco

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson will start in Week 15 against the Buccaneers, while Joe Flacco (hip) will return and back the rookie up. Flacco hasn't played since Nov. 4 and was already playing poorly before his injury. Jackson has gone 3-1 in his four starts and although […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Won't Practice Wednesday

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said that wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (quadriceps) will not practice on Wednesday. "We'll try and get him back as quickly as possible. He is feeling better each day. I don't think he is going to practice today but we'll see as the week progresses," Shurmur said. There's […]

Albert Pujols Cleared For Lower-Body Workouts

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols (elbow, knee) has been cleared for light lower-body workouts after his season-ending knee surgery, according to general manager Billy Eppler. Pujols is also already doing full upper-body work after having right elbow surgery in 2018. The Machine is not aging gracefully and seems to have at least one […]

Kelvin Benjamin Unlikely To Play Much Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin, who had his first practice with the team last Friday, is unlikely to play extended snaps if he makes his team debut on Thursday against the Chargers. However, they may need Benjamin active with Sammy Watkins (foot) not expected to be available until the playoffs and Tyreek Hill […]

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 […]