Dansby Swanson Has Surgery On Wrist

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (wrist) underwent left wrist surgery to have loose bodies in his wrist removed on Monday. He's expected to report to spring training without any restrictions and will likely be cleared to resume all baseball activities at some point in December. Swanson missed almost two weeks in May with a fatigued […]

Braves Interested In Trading For J.T. Realmuto

The Atlanta Braves are interested in trading for Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto and are closely monitoring his market, according to sources. MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports that eight to 10 teams have checked in on the All-Star catcher. Atlanta used a platoon of Tyler Flowers and Kurt Suzuki last year behind the plate. If the […]

Sam Darnold Week-To-Week With Foot Sprain

New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold (foot) is dealing with a sprained foot and is week-to-week, according to a source. Darnold will not play in Week 10 against the Bills, but it might be a blessing in disguise, as he's been awful in the last three games and tossed four interceptions in an ugly […]

John Ross, Giovani Bernard Practicing Again Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (groin) and running back Giovani Bernard (knee) both practiced for the second time this week on Wednesday. Ross looks to return in Week 10 against the Saints, while Bernard's status isn't as concrete. Ross hasn't played since Oct. 21 and has just seven catches on 16 targets for 79 […]

Geoff Swaim Limited In Practice

Dallas Cowboys tight end Geoff Swaim (knee) was practicing without pads on Wednesday. Swaim was diagnosed with a sprained MCL during the Week 8 bye and did not play on Monday night. There's still a chance he'll miss another game, meaning the Cowboys would be forced to mix and match again with Blake Jarwin, Rico […]

Sammy Watkins, Eric Berry Not Practicing

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (foot) and safety Eric Berry (heel) are not practicing on Wednesday. Watkins is dealing with a painful foot injury that required an MRI exam, so he's looking very questionable for Week 9 against the Cardinals. If he were to sit, it'd open up more targets for Tyreek Hill, […]

Sam Darnold In Walking Boot

New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold (foot) has a walking boot on his right foot and is not practicing on Wednesday. Darnold said he was "fine" on Monday after admitting after the Week 9 loss that he was "dinged up." That wouldn't seem to bode well for Darnold's chances of playing in Week 10 […]

Le'Veon Bell May Not Play This Year

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is contemplating whether to sign his franchise tag and return by the Nov. 13 franchise tag deadline, according to a source. He would be deemed as a third-year franchise player in 2019 rather than to revert to the second year, even if he doesn't report. It's looking more and […]

Leonard Fournette, Blake Bortles To Practice Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring), quarterback Blake Bortles (shoulder) and tight end James O'Shaughnessy (hip) are all expected to practice on Wednesday. Fournette hasn't seen game action since Sept. 30, but he's expected to be back this weekend against the Colts. While the Jags are likely to ease him into a full workload, […]

Sammy Watkins Has MRI On Foot

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (foot) had some pain in his foot after the Week 9 win over the Browns and underwent an MRI exam, according to a source. It's not a serious injury, but it could impact his status for Week 10 against the Cardinals as the team plans for the long […]

Darren Sproles Back At Practice, Expected To Play

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (hamstring) returned to practice on Wednesday, and head coach Doug Pederson expects him to play in Week 10 against the Cowboys. Sproles hasn't seen the field since he was injured in the season opener, but he should return and at least be useful in passing situations behind Corey Clement […]

Jets Don't Think Sam Darnold Has Regressed

Despite New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold's recent struggles, the team doesn't feel like he has regressed since the beginning of the season. He has a 43.3 passer rating in the last three games and threw four interceptions in the Week 9 loss to the Dolphins. The Jets won't even consider benching Darnold in […]

Torrey Smith Ruled Out For Thursday Night

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Torrey Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday night against the Steelers. It'll be Smith's third straight missed game. The all-or-nothing veteran receiver belongs on the waiver wire. Rookie D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel will continue to benefit in the passing game. Moore has more upside as the team's No. […]

Ryan Tannehill Officially Out For Week 10

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) will not play in Week 10 against the Packers. Tannehill is struggling in his rehab from a capsule injury to his right shoulder and is out indefinitely. The Dolphins expect him to return at some point this year, but fantasy owners shouldn't be holding out hope. Leave Tannehill to […]

Derek Anderson Not Cleared, Josh Allen To Be Limited

Buffalo Bills quarterback Derek Anderson (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol on Wednesday and won't practice, while rookie Josh Allen (elbow) will be limited in practice. Head coach Sean McDermott said they are taking the QB position a day at a time this week. There's a chance that Allen could return this weekend to […]

Duke Johnson Is Fantasy-Relevant Once Again

I was facing a dilemma in one of my fantasy leagues last week with Patriots rookie Sony Michel (knee) questionable to play in the Sunday night game. Should I risk rolling with him and then possibly having to pick up Cordarrelle Patterson or Jamaal Williams at the last minute if Michel was inactive? My other […]

Saints, Dez Bryant Working On Contract

Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant left his workout with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday without a contract, but the Saints liked what they saw and the two sides are negotiating a deal, according to sources. Bryant showed signs of rapid decline his last two seasons with the Cowboys, but he remains a big-bodied and […]

Texans Secondary Could Get Key Pieces Back After Bye

The Houston Texans are hopeful that both cornerbacks Johnathan Joseph (ankle, knee) and Aaron Colvin (ankle) will be able to return in Week 11 against the Redskins after their bye. Joseph was out in Week 9 with a sprained knee and sprained ankle, but he's optimistic he'll return after the bye. Colvin has missed the […]

White Sox Have Interest In Patrick Corbin, J.A. Happ

The Chicago White Sox are active in the starting pitching market and have interest in free-agent starting pitchers Patrick Corbin and J.A. Happ, among others, according to sources. Reynaldo Lopez is the team's only current pitcher that threw 50-plus innings with a sub-4.00 ERA in 2018. It's fair to say the rebuilding White Sox have […]

Aqib Talib Expects To Be Ready After Thanksgiving

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Aqib Talib (ankle) expects to return following the team's Week 12 bye after Thanksgiving. "I had a great visit with the doctor today. It looks like the week after Thanksgiving, I'll be full speed, ready to go," Talib said. The Rams have been shredded by opposing wideouts of late and cornerback […]

Braves, Twins Interested In Robinson Chirinos

The Atlanta Braves and Minnesota Twins are showing interest in free-agent catcher Robinson Chirinos, according to sources. Chirinos is likely to draw much more interest on the open market after slugging a career-high 18 home runs and driving in 65 in 113 games for the Rangers in 2018 despite hitting just .222/.338/.419. Power-hitting catchers are […]

Collin McHugh Has Chance To Re-Enter Rotation In 2019

Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said that starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr.'s (elbow) Tommy John surgery "increases the odds" that Collin McHugh returns to the starting rotation next year. Houston's rotation was stacked in 2018 after they acquired Gerrit Cole, but both Dallas Keuchel and Charlie Morton seem likely to depart in free agency, […]

J.D. McKissic Not Quite Ready To Return

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said it will be at least another week before running back J.D. McKissic (leg) will come off Injured Reserve. The hybrid running back/receiver had 187 yards rushing and 266 yards receiving last season, giving them some added flexibility in the offense. McKissic fractured his leg over the summer and […]

Three Teams Showing Interest In Nelson Cruz

The Houston Astros, Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays are showing interest in trading for Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz. Seattle is apparently willing to discuss almost any player in trades this winter, with the 38-year-old Cruz being one of the most likely players to be moved. Despite his age, Cruz managed to […]

Nationals Made Aggressive Offer To Bryce Harper

The Washington Nationals offered free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper an "aggressive" long-term deal on the last day of the regular season, but he predictably turned it down. The offer included no opt-outs and was for less than the $400 million some have speculated that Harper could receive on the open market, according to a person with […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Tuesday and will miss the entire 2019 season. It's a huge blow to Houston's rotation moving forward, as they could also be parting ways with Dallas Keuchel and Charlie Morton in free agency. McCullers missed a large chunk of the second half […]

Yankees Working On One-Year Deal With CC Sabathia

The New York Yankees are working through the details of a one-year, $8 million deal to re-sign starting pitcher CC Sabathia on Tuesday, according to a source. In what is expected to be Sabathia's last year of his career, he didn't want to look around on the open market and preferred to work out something […]

Rick Renteria Receives Contract Extension

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said that manager Rick Renteria signed a contract extension some time ago and that 2019 will not be his last season under contract. Renteria has gone 129-195 in his two years as the skipper for the Pale Hose. The White Sox are in the midst of a rebuilding […]

Geronimo Allison Placed On Injured Reserve

The Green Bay Packers placed wide receiver Geronimo Allison (groin) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, officially ending his season. The team also released safety Jermaine Whitehead. This could mean that Allison will need to go under the knife and undergo core muscle surgery. The 24-year-old will finish the year with 20 catches on 30 targets […]

Jason Garrett Won't Take Over Play-Calling Duties

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said he will not take over play-calling duties from offensive coordinator Scott Linehan at this time. “Right now, Scott Linehan is going to call the plays for the offense," Garrett said. That doesn't mean a change isn't on the horizon, but Linehan will at least be running the offense […]