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 […]

Carlos Santana Firmly On Trade Block

After just acquiring him from the Phillies last week, Seattle Mariners first baseman Carlos Santana is on the trade block once again and is unlikely to play for the team in 2019. The Mariners have talked with the Rays, Indians and Rockies about the 32-year-old, who still has two years and $40 million left on […]

Reds Talking Ender Inciarte

The Cincinnati Reds have talked to the Atlanta Braves about trading for outfielder Ender Inciarte, according to a source. However, nothing is imminent on that front. The Reds are seeking a replacement in center field after they let Billy Hamilton go by non-tendering him. Inciarte would be an upgrade over the speedy Hamilton, as not […]

Phillies Involved In J.T. Realmuto Talks

The Philadelphia Phillies are involved in trade talks for Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto, according to a source. The Mets have been the most aggressive suitors for Realmuto, but plenty of other teams are involved, too. Realmuto is the top fantasy backstop heading into 2019 and would be a definite upgrade over Jorge Alfaro and […]

Corey Clement Placed On Injured Reserve

The Philadelphia Eagles placed running back Corey Clement (knee) and defensive end Josh Sweat (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and signed running back Boston Scott and defensive end Daeshon Hall to the active roster in a corresponding move. Clement had been serving as the main pass-catching back behind rookie Josh Adams in recent weeks, […]

Michael Roberts' Season Is Over

The Detroit Lions placed tight end Michael Roberts (shoulder) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, officially ending his season. Tight end Jerome Cunningham was signed off the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move. Roberts had a stretch of three touchdowns in two games earlier this year as a red-zone weapon for quarterback […]

Ezekiel Ansah Placed On IR

The Detroit Lions placed defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (shoulder) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Tuesday. He will need surgery to fix his labrum, according to a source. The franchise-tagged player should be ready for training camp next summer. Ansah has a ton of talent, but injuries continue to derail his career, as he's played in […]

No Practice For Courtland Sutton

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Courtland Sutton (thigh) did not practice on Tuesday. Sutton flopped in his first game as the true lead receiver with Emmanuel Sanders (Achilles) out for the year, catching just two of six targets for 14 yards against the 49ers. Sutton should be able to play on Saturday against the Browns, […]

Isaiah Crowell Wearing Walking Boot

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (toe) is wearing a walking boot on his left foot, and he said that "the pain was excruciating" on Sunday after he was injured against the Bills. Crowell didn't practice on Tuesday and is looking unlikely to face the Texans on Saturday in Week 15. Elijah McGuire could […]

White Sox Looking At Yasmani Grandal

The Chicago White Sox are looking at free-agent catcher Yasmani Grandal as a catching upgrade for 2019. Grandal's stock is down after a terrible postseason for the Dodgers in which he struggled both offensively and defensively. However, he managed to slug 24 home runs and drive in 68 runs this year and is one of […]