Rockies Have Discussed Justin Smoak

The Colorado Rockies have "discussed" Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Justin Smoak as a possible trade target. Smoak is a switch-hitting power first baseman that would look really attractive to fantasy owners in the thin air at Coors Field. The 32-year-old hit .242/.350/.457 with 25 home runs and 77 RBI in 147 games in 2018 […]

Spencer Ware Officially Inactive

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (shoulder, hamstring) is officially inactive for Thursday night against the Chargers after initially being ruled doubtful to play. Ware just couldn't get clearance on a short week after being injured in Week 14. In his absence, Damien Williams should be KC's lead back, with rookie Darrel Williams and […]

Melvin Gordon Officially Inactive Thursday Night

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (knee) is officially inactive for Thursday night against the Chiefs. Austin Ekeler (concussion, neck) has already been ruled out, too, so rookie Justin Jackson should see the majority of backfield work in what could be a high-scoring game. Jackson has plenty of RB2 upside […]

Melvin Gordon Not Expected To Play

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (knee) is not expected to play on Thursday night against the Chiefs. When Gordon shook his head no when asked if he was playing. With Austin Ekeler (concussion, neck) also ruled out, it'll be rookie Justin Jackson and Detrez Newsome taking backfield touches in a big divisional matchup […]

Padres Discussing Trade For Jurickson Profar

The San Diego Padres are discussing a potential trade for Texas Rangers infielder Jurickson Profar, but no deal is imminent, according to sources. The Friars are in the market for an infielder who can cover at the 6 until their top prospect, Fernando Tatis Jr., is ready for the big leagues next year. Profar can […]

Dante Pettis, Marquise Goodwin Limited

San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Dante Pettis (foot) and Marquise Goodwin (calf) were both limited in practice on Thursday. Both players should be able to suit up in Week 15 against the Seahawks as the team's top two wideouts. Pettis has come on strong of late as quarterback Nick Mullens' second favorite target behind tight […]

Ben Roethlisberger Practices In Full

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (ribs) was a full participant in practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. It means that Big Ben will suit up in a crucial Week 15 game against the Patriots after missing most of the second half in the Week 14 loss to the Raiders. In what could be […]

Austin Hooper Misses Another Practice

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (calf, foot, illness) missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday. It's not looking good for Hooper's status in Week 15 against the Cardinals, and with Logan Paulsen (ankle, knee) also hurt, the team might be down to Eric Saubert this weekend. If that's the case, Saubert shouldn't […]

Steelers Giving Chris Boswell Another Chance

The Pittsburgh Steelers are sticking with kicker Chris Boswell for Week 15 against the Patriots, according to a source. Veteran kicker Kai Forbath remained with the team after a Wednesday tryout, but he's been informed they are keeping Boswell. Boswell had a good practice on Thursday and will get another shot this weekend. After signing […]

James Conner Could Play Without Practicing

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday, but offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner said he doesn't think Conner needs to practice in order to play in Week 15 against the Patriots. Conner is a long shot to play if he doesn't at least practice on Friday. It's […]

Keke Coutee Listed As Questionable

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee (hamstring) was limited in practice all week and is questionable for Saturday against the Jets. Coutee has missed the last two games and has only played in six games all year, but he has a shot to return for Week 15. However, even if he's active, he'll be […]

Yankees Officially Re-Sign J.A. Happ

The New York Yankees officially agreed to re-sign starting pitcher J.A. Happ on Thursday, signing him to a two-year deal with an option for a third year. He'll make $17 million in 2019, $17 million in 2020 and have a vesting option for 2021 worth $17 million. The lefty's 2021 option triggers with 165 innings […]

LeSean McCoy Practices Thursday

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (hamstring) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. "Felt good. Out there with my teammates. Getting loose. Trying to get comfortable again," McCoy said. Shady was injured on the team's first drive last Sunday and finished with just two carries for one yard, completely disappointing fantasy […]

Dodgers Discussing Francisco Cervelli

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been in touch with the Pittsburgh Pirates about trading for catcher Francisco Cervelli and view free-agent Nick Hundley as a fallback option. Cervelli had a career-high 12 home runs while hitting .259/.378/.431 with 57 RBI for the Bucs in 2018. However, he played in just 104 games and has been […]

Dodgers Check In On Wilson Ramos

The Los Angeles Dodgers checked in on free-agent catcher Wilson Ramos on a one-year deal, but he is seeking more years, according to a source. Despite injury issues in his career, Ramos is one of the better hitting catchers in baseball and is very attractive on the open market. He'll certainly be relevant in single-catcher […]

J.T. Realmuto's Suitors Down To Six Teams

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto's trade suitors are essentially down to the Reds, Mets, Rays, Braves, Dodgers and Padres. With the winter meetings ending on Thursday, no trade is expected to go down on Thursday. The Mets haven't been able to work out a potential three-team blockbuster for Realmuto, but it's not out of the […]

Buster Posey Expected To Resume Running In January

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (hip) is expected to resume running at full speed in mid-January. Posey had surgery in August to fix a labrum tear in his right hip. It limited him to 105 games in 2018, and he hit .284/.359/.382 with only five home runs and 41 RBI. The All-Star catcher has […]

Diamondbacks May Wait To Trade Zack Greinke

The Arizona Diamondbacks feel they'll get a better return for starting pitcher Zack Greinke in a trade if they wait until the deadline over the summer. Greinke has a lot of money left on his current deal and also carries a no-trade clause. Teams will likely be more desperate to take on Greinke and his […]

Edwin Encarnacion Being Flipped To Tampa

The Seattle Mariners will send recently acquired designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion to the Tampa Bay Rays in a separate deal, according to sources. It's unclear what the return for Seattle will be. The Mariners are firmly in a rebuild after shipping first baseman Carlos Santana, who they acquired from the Phillies earlier this month, to […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Says He's Day-To-Day

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (quadriceps) said he is doing "much better" on Thursday and is taking it day-to-day. However, his status for Week 15 against the Titans remains up in the air. OBJ will likely be questionable for this weekend, but it appears he has a better chance of suiting up […]

Kerryon Johnson, Bruce Ellington Sidelined Thursday

Detroit Lions rookie running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) and wide receiver Bruce Ellington (hamstring) both remained sidelined at practice on Thursday for the second straight day. Johnson looks likely to miss his fourth straight game, and Ellington looks unlikely for Week 15 against the Bills as well. LeGarrette Blount and Zach Zenner could split the […]

Derrius Guice's Rehab Delayed By Infection

Washington Redskins rookie running back Derrius Guice (knee), who suffered a torn ACL in the first preseason game, has dealt with an infection in his knee that has delayed his rehab. Guice required three additional surgeries to combat the infection. The No. 59 overall pick of the draft was expected to have a big role […]

Jordan Reed, Josh Doctson Out Again

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (toe) and wide receiver Josh Doctson (concussion) both missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Given Reed's injury issues in his career, it's unlikely he plays in Week 15 against the Jaguars, and he could even be shut down the rest of the season. Vernon Davis will […]

Allen Robinson Won't Miss Packers Game

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (hip) missed practice on Wednesday with what head coach Matt Nagy called a "maintenance day." Robinson will practice on Thursday and will not miss Week 15 against the Packers. A-Rob has gone over 100 yards just once this year and hasn't scored since Nov. 11. With quarterback Mitch Trubisky […]

Julio Jones Sent Home With Illness

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (foot, illness) was sent home from practice with an illness on Thursday, according to head coach Dan Quinn. The team fully expects Jones to be back on Friday. The Falcons are likely just resting the veteran wideout after he went off for two touchdowns against the Packers in Week […]

T.Y. Hilton Still Absent Thursday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (ankle) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. It's now become a concern for Hilton owners, although he missed several practice days last week and still played and went off against the Texans. If Hilton is able to practice on Friday, we'd feel a lot more comfortable […]

Elijah McGuire Questionable For Week 15

New York Jets running back Elijah McGuire (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday against the Texans. McGuire was limited in practice to close out the week, so he should be able to suit up. With Isaiah Crowell (toe) out, McGuire should lead Gang Green in backfield touches and will be on the RB3/flex radar […]

Isaiah Crowell, Quincy Enunwa Ruled Out

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (toe) and wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (ankle) have been ruled out for Week 15 against the Texans on Saturday. Elijah McGuire is likely to lead the backfield in touches now in a tough matchup with Houston. Consider him an RB3/flex option in deeper leagues. Rookie Trenton Cannon should […]

Carson Wentz Has Fractured Vertebrae In Back

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz's (back) CT scan revealed a fractured vertebrae that could be allowed to heal with no further expected issues, according to sources. Wentz will continue to be evaluated to determine if he can make the injury worse by playing this year. Wentz is highly unlikely to play in Week 15 against […]

Rays Acquire Yandy Diaz From Tribe

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired infielder Yandy Diaz from the Cleveland Indians on Thursday in exchange for first baseman Jake Bauers in a three-team deal that also included the Mariners. It's unclear how much playing time Diaz will get in his new home, but he should have a chance to carve out an everyday role […]