Mets Have Extension Talks With Jacob deGrom

The New York Mets had preliminary contract-extension talks with starting pitcher Jacob deGrom's agents this week. It's unlikely that anything happens soon, but the lines of communication are open. deGrom dazzled in 2018 and won the National League Cy Young, although he only managed to win 10 games with a bad Mets offense behind him […]

Revisiting Alvin Kamara - Can He Help You Win A Championship?

Many fantasy owners of New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara were panicking after his dud in Week 5 on Monday night against the Washington Redskins when he had a season-low nine touches (six carries for 24 yards and three catches for 15 yards). That game coincided with the return of Mark Ingram from his […]

Nationals Discussing Wade Miley

The Washington Nationals have discussed free-agent starting pitcher Wade Miley as a replacement for Tanner Roark, according to sources. The Nats sent Roark to the Reds on Wednesday. Miley got a late start in 2018 due to an injury, but he was great in his 16 starts for Milwaukee, going 5-2 with a 2.57 ERA, […]

White Sox Showing Interest In Adam Ottavino

The Chicago White Sox have shown interest in free-agent relief pitcher Adam Ottavino, according to sources. Despite being in the middle of a rebuild, the Pale Hose have money to spend and are interested in taking a big step forward in 2019. Ottavino was the Rockies best reliever in 2018, recording six saves, a 2.43 […]

Doug Baldwin Day-To-Day

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said wide receiver Doug Baldwin (hip) is day-to-day, and the team is hoping he can play in Week 15 against the 49ers. Baldwin didn't practice at all last week and was inactive on Monday night in the win over the Vikings. If he does return this Sunday, he'll be […]

Nationals Considering Anibal Sanchez

The Washington Nationals have kicked the tires on free-agent starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez, who had a 1.50 ERA in 18 innings against them as a member of the Braves last year. The veteran right-hander held the Nats to a .159 average and .576 OPS. Sanchez surprised everyone when he went 7-6 with a 2.83 ERA, […]

Justin Bour Agrees With Angels

The Los Angeles Angels agreed to an undisclosed deal with free-agent first baseman Justin Bour on Wednesday, according to a source. Bour will turn 31 next May and ended his 2018 season as a bench player for the Phillies, seeing just 49 at-bats with them in 29 games. He hit only .227/.347/.412 with 19 home […]

Reds Acquire Tanner Roark Wednesday

The Cincinnati Reds acquired starting pitcher Tanner Roark from the Washington Nationals on Wednesday in exchange for pitcher Tanner Rainey. Roark was very up and down in his final season with Washington in 2018, going 9-15 with a 4.34 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 7.3 K/9 across 31 outings (30 starts) over 180 1/3 innings. Hitter-friendly […]

Rangers Agree With Lance Lynn

The Texas Rangers agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with free-agent starting pitcher Lance Lynn on Wednesday, according to a source. Texas is hoping Lynn can bounce back after he disappointed with a 4.77 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 161 K's in 156 2/3 innings over 31 outings (29 starts) between the Twins and Yankees. […]

Shane Greene To Enter Season As Closer

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said that relief pitcher Shane Greene will enter spring training as the team's closer. Greene managed to post a career-high 32 saves in 2018, but he was one of the shakiest closing options in fantasy baseball, also sporting a terrible 5.12 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 and 2.7 BB/9 in […]

Padres Interested In Marwin Gonzalez

The San Diego Padres are interested in free-agent infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez. With the Padres seeking a utility infielder who can play shortstop until prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. is ready, other options include Daniel Descalso, Nick Ahmed, who is a favorite of Padres skipper Andy Green, and Rangers infielder Jurickson Profar. Gonzalez had a great year […]

Shohei Ohtani Could Be Everyday DH

Los Angeles Angels manager Brad Ausmus said that designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) probably doesn't need to sit against left-handed pitchers going into next season. While Ohtani still will need to be cleared to regular serve as the DH in 2019, the expectation is that he'll be able to swing despite undergoing Tommy John surgery […]

Mike Trout To Hit Second In 2019

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is likely to hit second next season, according to new manager Brad Ausmus. While it won't afford Trout as many opportunities to drive in runs as it would if he was hitting third, it won't dissuade fantasy owners from taking him as one of the first overall picks in […]

Allen Robinson Misses Practice Wednesday

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (hip) did not practice on Wednesday. It's unclear if Robinson is actually in danger of sitting out in Week 15 against the Packers at home. He had five catches for 42 yards in the Sunday night win over the Rams and has only gone over 100 receiving yards once […]

Ito Smith Lands On Injury Report

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Ito Smith (neck) is on the Week 15 injury report and was limited in practice on Wednesday. Smith should be able to play and will once again be an RB3/flex consideration in a great matchup with the Cardinals. The 23-year-old has seen more touches than Tevin Coleman in the last […]

Ben Roethlisberger, James Conner Miss Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (ribs) and running back James Conner (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. Roethlisberger missed most of the second half in the Week 14 loss to the Raiders, but he's expected to play in Week 15 against the Patriots. In what could be a shootout, Big Ben will be a high-end […]

Tyreek Hill Will Play Against Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (heel, wrist), who is questionable for Thursday night against the Chargers, will play, according to a source. This was expected after Hill was limited in practice the last two games. He was limping badly late in the Week 14 overtime win over the Ravens, but Hill should be […]

Rashaad Penny Won't Practice Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny (knee) won't practice on Wednesday due to a sore knee. Head coach Pete Carroll doesn't seem too concerned. Penny has shown flashes in his rookie year, but it's been a frustrating year for the first-round pick because of a lack of consistent touches. He ran eight times for […]

Kerryon Johnson, Bruce Ellington Absent

Detroit Lions rookie running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) and wide receiver Bruce Ellington (hamstring) both missed practice on Wednesday. Both players seem destined to miss Week 15 against the Bills. Johnson has now missed the last three games and could sit out the rest of the year with nothing left to play for. LeGarrette Blount and […]

Julio Jones, Austin Hooper Not Practicing

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (foot) and tight end Austin Hooper (leg) are not practicing on Wednesday. Jones missed practice time last week as well but played and tore up the Packers to the tune of eight catches, 106 yards and two touchdowns. Even in a potential matchup with Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson in […]

Courtland Sutton Back At Practice Wednesday

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Courtland Sutton (thigh) returned to practice on Wednesday after sitting out on Tuesday. Sutton should be fine to play in Week 15 against the Browns on Saturday. He's now the team's No. 1 wideout with Emmanuel Sanders (Achilles) out, but Sutton had only two catches for 14 yards as the […]

Dodgers, Reds Continue To Discuss Trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds continue to talk trades, with Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp and Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey a part of the conversations, according to sources. Outfielder Yasiel Puig is another option to head to Cincinnati, with the Dodgers having a surplus of outfielders yet also being in on free-agent outfielder […]

Yanks Have No Preference For Gleyber Torres' Position

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said it doesn't really matter where infielder Gleyber Torres plays -- second base or shortstop -- to start the 2019 season with Didi Gregorius (elbow) injured. It'll likely depend on who the Yanks bring in through free agency, with shortstop Manny Machado looming large as one of their most […]

Ezekiel Elliott Sits Out Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday. The Cowboys are likely just resting Elliott with the regular season winding down. He has rushed for over 100 yards in four of the last five games and has nine total touchdowns on the season. Elliott will be a top-three fantasy running back […]

Rays Interested In J.T. Realmuto

The Tampa Bay Rays are interested in trading for Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto and have the young players to pull it off. However, it's a bit interesting after they already traded for Mike Zunino early this offseason. The Rays are probably just checking to see if Miami's price for Realmuto has dropped after failing […]

Charlie Morton Signs With Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays signed free-agent starting pitcher Charlie Morton to a two-year, $30 million deal on Wednesday, according to sources with knowledge of the deal. The deal also includes a third-year option that could be as low as $1 million if Morton misses significant time over the first two years because of injury. The […]

T.Y. Hilton Now Dealing With Ankle Injury

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (ankle) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Tight end Mo Alie-Cox (calf) was limited and wide receiver Dontrelle Inman (shoulder) practiced in full, so they should both be able to return after missing last week. It always seems to be something with Hilton, but he played through […]

Rays Close To Signing Charlie Morton

The Tampa Bay Rays are close to signing free-agent starting pitcher Charlie Morton, according to sources. Morton is coming off two great seasons with the Astros, although he did wear down a bit toward the end of last year. The 35-year-old had 15 wins, a 3.13 ERA and 202 strikeouts in 167 innings and will […]

Johnny Cueto Could Pitch Late Next Year

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto's (elbow) agent, Bryce Dixon, said he's optimistic that his client will make a full recovery and potentially return late next season. Either way, Cueto won't be on the fantasy map in redraft leagues for the 2019 season. He had a 3.23 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 6.5 K/9 over […]

Tyreek Hill Questionable For Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (heel, wrist) is listed as questionable for Week 15 against the Chargers on Thursday night. Hill was limited the last two days, so he's on track to return in a big divisional game against the Bolts. With running back Spencer Ware (hamstring, shoulder) doubtful to play, expect the […]