Astros Close To Landing Robinson Chirinos

The Houston Astros are making significant progress toward a deal with free-agent catcher Robinson Chirinos, according to sources. A deal could already be in place, pending a physical. The Rangers curiously did not pick up Chirinos' 2019 option, making him a free agent. With only Max Stassi and Garrett Stubbs on the current roster, Chirinos […]

Nationals Sign Patrick Corbin

The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with free-agent starting pitcher Patrick Corbin on a deal expected to be for six years and over $125 million, according to a person familiar with the situation. The Phillies and Yankees were the favorites, but the Nats won out and now have perhaps the best rotation in baseball […]

Greg Olsen Expected To Land On Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers are expected to place tight end Greg Olsen (foot) on Injured Reserve this week, according to a league source. Olsen ruptured his plantar fascia in Week 13 and is likely to miss the rest of the season. The 33-year-old tight end has battled foot issues the last two years and has played […]

Colt McCoy Could Be Out 2-3 Weeks

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said that quarterback Colt McCoy (leg) had surgery to fix a fractured right fibula on Tuesday, and two to three weeks would be "wishful thinking." A return in four weeks is more likely. McCoy was injured early in the Monday night loss to the Eagles. With only four weeks […]

Padres Discussing Sonny Gray

The San Diego Padres continue to have ongoing discussions about a potential trade for pitcher Sonny Gray, according to sources. Several other teams are thinking the same thing and hoping for a rebound from Gray after he struggled in 2018 and was demoted to the bullpen late in the season. A change of scenery to […]

Landon Collins Week-To-Week With Shoulder Injury

New York Giants safety Landon Collins (shoulder) is out for Week 14 against the Redskins after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 13, according to sources. Collins is one of the better safeties in the NFL and is a weekly IDP consideration. He has 96 tackles on the year, one forced fumble and four passes […]

Nick Senzel's Rehab On The Right Track

Cincinnati Reds third base prospect Nick Senzel (elbow), who is ranked as the team's top prospect and No. 6 in all of baseball, is feeling better after having surgery to remove bone chips in his left elbow in mid-October and is expected to be ready to swing a bat by the end of December. The […]

Steelers Plan To Use Running-Back-By-Committee

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said it's the team's "intention" to use a running-back-by-committee approach with James Conner (ankle) possibly out multiple weeks with what could be a high ankle sprain. That could very well be the case, but we would expect rookie Jaylen Samuels to see most of the work alongside Stevan Ridley […]

Brewers Considering Trade For Sonny Gray

The Milwaukee Brewers have talked to the New York Yankees about trading for pitcher Sonny Gray, according to a source. The Brewers would be hoping for a rebound from Gray after he disappointed in his two seasons so far with the Bronx Bombers. The right-hander had a 4.90 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 8.5 K/9 in […]

Cardinals Discussing Trade For Paul Goldschmidt

The St. Louis Cardinals are discussing a trade for Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, according to a source. Goldy is under contract for one more season before he becomes a free agent, and the D-backs would be looking at a mini rebuild if they were to trade him away this winter. The slugger had […]

Noah Syndergaard Unlikely To Be Traded

New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said the trade to acquire second baseman Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz makes it less likely that they will trade starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard, because the "chips are in" to win now. Thor does have injury concerns, but he's one of the more dominant right-handed pitchers […]

Patrick Corbin Set To Receive Six-Year Deal

Free-agent starting pitcher Patrick Corbin will receive a six-year deal worth at least $125 million on the free-agent market, according to several executives with knowledge of his demands. It's unknown if Corbin would take a hometown discount to join the Yankees. The left-hander is expected to make a decision this week. The Phillies are also […]

Reds Interested In Corey Kluber, Trevor Bauer

The Cincinnati Reds are interested in trading for Cleveland Indians ace Corey Kluber or Trevor Bauer, according to sources. However, there hasn't been recent progress on a deal. Cincinnati wants a top pitcher to add this offseason. It's hard to lure top pitchers into a park as hitter-friendly as Great American Ballpark is. Kluber is […]

Teams Begin To Court Bryce Harper

Officials from the Dodgers, White Sox, Phillies and Yankees are among upward of a dozen teams that have traveled or plan to travel to Nevada to meet with free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper, according to league sources familiar with the discussions. The Cubs and Padres are also expected to check in. The Nationals, who already offered […]

James Conner Has High Ankle Sprain

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle) looks to be dealing with a high ankle sprain, which would likely keep him out for multiple weeks. Jaylen Samuels and Stevan Ridley will likely split time in the backfield starting in Week 14 against the Raiders. Samuels had a 10-yard touchdown reception shortly after Conner left the […]

Sean Lee To Reclaim Starting Job

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said linebacker Sean Lee (hamstring) will reclaim his starting role when he's healthy enough to return. Linebackers Leighton Vander Esch and Jaylon Smith have excelled in Lee's absence, but Lee will remain a starter when he's ready to return. However, given his injury-prone ways, the Cowboys may choose to limit […]

Malcolm Brown Undergoes Surgery

Los Angeles Rams backup running back Malcolm Brown (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery on Monday after injuring himself in Week 13 against the Lions. With Brown likely to miss at least the Week 14 game against the Bears, Justin Davis and rookie John Kelly will serve as Todd Gurley's backups.

Mitch Trubisky Feeling Better

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (shoulder) is feeling better this week, but head coach Matt Nagy won't say whether he expects Trubisky to return to a full practice this week ahead of an important Week 14 matchup with the Rams. Trubisky has missed the last two games with a right shoulder injury, but he resumed […]

Ryan Switzer In Concussion Protocol

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that wide receiver Ryan Switzer (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol, although the team is optimistic about him. Switzer has 29 catches on 35 targets for 223 yards and a touchdown and hasn't been that involved in the offense, but his absence will be felt much more […]

Justin Hunter Headed To Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Justin Hunter (shoulder), who was injured on Sunday night against the Chargers, is headed to season-ending Injured Reserve, according to a source. The team will wait a week before re-evaluating him to see if he needs surgery. Hunter had just three catches on 13 targets for 21 yards in five games […]

C.J. Prosise To Have Surgery

Seattle Seahawks running back C.J. Prosise (abdomen), who was placed on Injured Reserve last week, will have abdominal surgery, according to head coach Pete Carroll. It's unknown how long the surgery will sideline him, but he should be ready in time for next season. The 24-year-old just hasn't been able to stay healthy in his […]

Chris Carson Not Expected To Miss Time

The Seattle Seahawks don't expect running back Chris Carson (finger) to miss any time after he dislocated his index finger in the Week 13 blowout over the 49ers. Carson said the injury required stitches, but he's not concerned that it will keep him out in Week 14 against the Vikings. "He came out fine in […]

Colt McCoy Fractures Fibula Monday Night

Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy's (leg) season is over after X-rays showed that he suffered a fractured right fibula on Monday night against the Eagles, according to a source. McCoy was a perfect 4-for-4 for 50 yards passing on the night before he suffered the ugly injury. He was seeing starting time after Alex Smith […]

A.J. Green To Have Season-Ending Surgery

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (toe) is expected to have season-ending surgery on torn ligaments in his toe that will sideline him for three to four months, according to a source. The good news is that he is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for organized team activities in 2019. This […]

Padres Interested In Nathan Eovaldi

The San Diego Padres remain interested in free-agent starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi, according to sources. Eovaldi has undergone Tommy John surgery twice but has returned better than ever and still can regularly hit 100 mph with his heater. The right-hander was a godsend to the Red Sox in the second half and into the playoffs […]

Matt Breida Ruled Out For Week 14

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that running back Matt Breida (ankle) will not play in Week 14 against the Broncos. It will be Breida's first missed game since his freshman year of high school. Breida had been playing hurt for much of the year and aggravated his ankle in pregame warmups on […]

Darren Sproles Active For First Time Since Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles veteran running back Darren Sproles (hamstring) is active on Monday night against the Redskins for the first time since Week 1. While Sproles could be used in passing situations in space, the 35-year-old is likely to be eased back in behind rookie Josh Adams, Corey Clement and Wendell Smallwood. Smallwood, who was being […]

Trey Quinn Won't Play Against Eagles

Washington Redskins wide receiver/returner Trey Quinn (ankle) is inactive for Monday night against the Eagles. Quinn will mainly be missed on special teams, as he was not a fantasy factor at all this year on offense. Running backs Byron Marshall and Samaje Perine are also healthy scratches with Chris Thompson (ribs) returning as the third-down […]

Jordan Reed, Jamison Crowder Active On Monday

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (back) and wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle) are both active on Monday night against the Eagles. With Colt McCoy starting at quarterback the rest of the way, Reed will be a safety blanket underneath. He's seen 19 targets the last two weeks and has 13 catches and a touchdown […]

Joakim Soria Drawing Plenty Of Interest

Free-agent relief pitcher Joakim Soria is drawing interest from the Diamondbacks, Angels, Yankees, Braves and Reds, according to a source. The 34-year-old had a nice season between the White Sox and Brewers last season, sporting a 3.12 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 11.1 K/9 over 60 2/3 innings. Soria doesn't have much fantasy value unless he's […]