Cheslor Cuthbert, Jesse Hahn Avoid Arbitration

The Kansas City Royals avoided salary arbitration with infielder Cheslor Cuthbert and starting pitcher Jesse Hahn (elbow) on Thursday. Cuthbert settled for $850,000, while Hahn agreed to a one-year, $800,000 deal. Cuthbert is merely a utility player who hit a poor .194/.282/.301 with three home runs and seven RBI in just 103 at-bats in 2018. […]

Mets Close To Landing Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz

A trade that would send Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz to the New York Mets is close, according to sources. No announcement is expected to come on Thursday night, but it could be finalized on Friday. Cano must waive his full no-trade clause in order for the trade to go […]

Astros Won't Trade Forrest Whitley

Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said the team isn't willing to trade top pitching prospect Forrest Whitley. “We’ve said from the beginning Whitley’s not going anywhere except to Houston at some point in the near future," Luhnow said. Whitley is the team's No. 2 prospect and No. 8 overall in baseball heading into 2019, […]

Allen Hurns Playing Against Saints

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Allen Hurns (thumb) is active for Thursday night against the Saints. Even in a good matchup against New Orleans' defense, Hurns has no business being in starting fantasy lineups. The 27-year-old has four catches and one touchdown in the last four games. Amari Cooper is the only Cowboys wideout that should […]

Tyron Smith Inactive Thursday Night

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith (neck) is inactive on Thursday night against the Saints. Smith was a game-time decision but will end up missing his second straight game. He was active in Week 12 but didn't play at all. Cameron Fleming will replace him at left tackle. Smith's absence is a downgrade for Dallas' […]

Marquise Goodwin Misses Practice Thursday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (personal) met with coaches and team officials on Thursday but was excused from practice for the second straight day to deal with family matters. Goodwin did not play in Week 12, but the good news is he's back with the team and could return to action on Sunday […]

A's Avoid Arbitration With Josh Phegley

The Oakland Athletics avoided salary arbitration with catcher Josh Phegley on Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.075 million deal. Phegley is a backup-caliber catcher in the big leagues and hit only .204/.255/.344 with two long balls and 15 RBI in just 39 games for Oakland in 2018. He has very limited fantasy value in […]

Matt Bryant Misses Practice Again

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (back) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Bryant has been injured for much of the year and doesn't look like he will be kicking in Week 13 against the Ravens. Even if he's active, you might want to shy away from him. Giorgio Tavecchio is still on […]

Mariners Willing To Trade Jean Segura?

The Seattle Mariners are in talks with multiple teams involving combinations of second baseman Robinson Cano, closer Edwin Diaz and shortstop Jean Segura, according to sources. They are also talking to teams about those players alone. Segura will not come cheaply after he hit .304/.341/.415 with 10 home runs, 63 RBI and 20 steals in […]

Garrett Richards Agrees With Padres

The San Diego Padres agreed on a two-year deal worth around $15 million with free-agent starting pitcher Garrett Richards (elbow) on Thursday, according to sources. Richards had Tommy John surgery and is expected to miss all of the 2019 season, so this deal is for 2020 and beyond. The oft-injured right-hander has high-end starting pitcher […]

Twins Avoid Arbitration With Ehire Adrianza

The Minnesota Twins avoided salary arbitration with shortstop Ehire Adrianza on Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.3 million deal. Adrianza is mainly a utility infielder who hit .251/.301/.379 with six home runs, 39 RBI and five stolen bases in 114 games for the Twins in 2018. He has very limited value in AL-only leagues […]

Vance McDonald On Track To Play

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (hip) practiced in full on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. McDonald should be able to play on Sunday night against the Chargers. The oft-injured tight end has exactly three catches for 27 yards in each of the last two games, and he's found the end zone twice in […]

Kenny Stills Voices Frustration

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills voiced his frustration with the offense on Thursday. "I couldn't tell you exactly why I'm not getting more targets. I can tell you I'm getting open. There are other guys open on plays, too, that aren't getting hit. I can't throw the ball to myself," Stills said. Stills is […]

Emmanuel Sanders Added To Injury Report

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (heel) was added to the Week 13 injury report and was limited in practice on Thursday. The injury doesn't seem to be serious, but it's worth watching. He caught seven passes for 86 yards and a touchdown in Week 12 and has an even better matchup against a Bengals […]

J.T. Realmuto Continues To Attract Interest

The Astros, Dodgers and Yankees are among the teams that have shown interest in trading for Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto. Houston is believed to be willing to include outfield prospect Kyle Tucker but probably not top pitching prospect Forrest Whitley. The Yankees still hold catcher Gary Sanchez in high enough regard that they have […]

Eric Ebron Practicing In Full

Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (back), who missed practice on Wednesday, is practicing in full on Thursday. Ebron has a whopping 11 touchdowns on the year and found the end zone thrice back on Nov. 11 against the Jaguars, who he will face again in Week 13. With Jack Doyle on Injured Reserve, Ebron […]

Dodgers Discussing Trade For Corey Kluber

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to discuss a trade for Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber, according to sources. One possibility involves the Dodgers sending outfielder Yasiel Puig to Cleveland in addition to at least one other significant player. LA would likely be willing to move left-hander Alex Wood and right-handed prospect Yadier Alvarez. The […]

Charles Clay, Derek Anderson Limited Thursday

Buffalo Bills tight end Charles Clay (hamstring) and quarterback Derek Anderson (concussion) were both limited in practice on Thursday. Clay hasn't played since Nov. 4 but appears to be on track for a return against the Dolphins in Week 13. Clay has been a non-factor in real life and in fantasy all year, though, so […]

Chris Thompson Expected To Return In Week 13

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden expects running back Chris Thompson (ribs) to return in Week 13 on Monday night against the Eagles. “When you watch him run there is no issue. I think he’ll be fine," Gruden said. Thompson has missed the last four games and six total games this year, making him a […]

Reds In On Dallas Keuchel

The Cincinnati Reds are said to be "all over" free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel, and they think the ground-ball pitcher is a fit for hitter-friendly Great American Ballpark. Keuchel's agent, Scott Boras, is touting the lefty as "another (Tom) Glavine." The 2015 American League Cy Young winner was 12-11 with a 3.74 ERA, 1.31 WHIP […]

Stefon Diggs Says He'll Play Against Patriots

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (knee), who has missed practice both Wednesday and Thursday of this week, said he will play in Week 13 against the Patriots. Diggs has said this before and then not played, so he's certainly one to watch heading into Sunday. With the Vikes playing an afternoon game, Diggs becomes […]

Todd Gurley Is Fine

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that running back Todd Gurley (ankle) had a great practice on Wednesday. The team expects him to be his normal self in Week 13 against the Lions. Gurley tweaked his ankle in the Week 11 shootout win over the Chiefs, but he had the bye week to […]

Aqib Talib Expected To Return Against Detroit

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said the team expects cornerback Aqib Talib (ankle) to return in Week 13 against the Lions. He looked good in practice on Wednesday, but it's still to be determined how much he will actually play on Sunday. Even if Talib plays limited snaps, this is a big boost […]

T.Y. Hilton, Marlon Mack Return To Practice

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (groin) and running back Marlon Mack (concussion) both returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Both players should be able to play in Week 13 against the Jaguars, barring setbacks. Hilton has recorded 125 yards in each of the last two weeks, but his outlook will […]

Jose Leclerc Receiving Trade Interest

Multiple teams have contacted the Texas Rangers about the availability of closer Jose Leclerc this offseason. Leclerc was electric in 2018, posting a 1.56 ERA, finishing with a 21-inning scoreless streak and posting the lowest opponent's batting average (.126) by any reliever. He also finished the year as the closer and had 12 saves and […]

Jonathan Schoop Could Hit Open Market

There is a strong possibility that the Milwaukee Brewers non-tender second baseman Jonathan Schoop on Friday, which would make him a free agent, according to sources. Schoop was an All-Star in 2017 with the Orioles, but he struggled mightily after being traded to the Brewers in the second half of the 2018 season. He is […]

Falcons Hoping Deion Jones Plays Against Ravens

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said the team is hoping that linebacker Deion Jones (foot) will be able to play in Week 13 against the Ravens. Jones has been out since injuring himself in the season opener. His return would be a big boost to a struggling Falcons defense and bad news for Ravens […]

Mitch Trubisky Still Not Throwing

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said that quarterback Mitch Trubisky (shoulder) is still not throwing despite being limited in practice on Wednesday. It was announced on Thursday that the Bears will hold Trubisky out for the second straight game. Barring setbacks, he should be ready to return in Week 14. Chase Daniel will get […]

Sammy Watkins Not Practicing Again

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (foot) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Coming off the bye week, it's not a good sign for his status in Week 13 against the Raiders. The Chiefs probably don't need him to win anyway, so don't be surprised if they rest him for another […]

Kerryon Johnson Absent Again

Detroit Lions rookie running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Johnson sat out on Thanksgiving and seems likely to miss another game this weekend against the Rams. Don't plan to use him in fantasy. With Johnson inactive last Thursday, LeGarrette Blount saw a bigger workload and had a […]