Phillies Discussing Madison Bumgarner

The Philadelphia Phillies have spoken to the San Francisco Giants about trading for starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner. The Phils have a greater need for a left-handed starter after losing out on Patrick Corbin. The Brewers are another possible destination for MadBum. While the southpaw is a postseason legend and remains a strong starter, he'll be […]

Braves Not Serious Suitors For J.T. Realmuto

The Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins have not had serious trade discussions regarding catcher J.T. Realmuto this winter. The Braves have already signed Tyler Flowers to an extension and brought in veteran Brian McCann in free agency. The Braves have been under the impression that the Marlins would like to trade Realmuto out of the […]

Mets Continue To Talk About J.T. Realmuto

The New York Mets continue to discuss a trade for Miami Marlins All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto and made contact again on Tuesday, according to sources. While the Marlins are highly unlikely to reach a contract extension with Realmuto at this point, they will request a ton in return for Realmuto, who has developed into the […]

Robinson Cano Had Knee Surgery After Season

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (knee) underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery after the 2018 season and had it performed by Mets doctor David Altchek, according to major league sources. The surgery was considered minor and Cano is expected to be a "full go" for spring training. The 36-year-old leads the majors with 2,078 […]

Redskins Hoping To Add Josh Johnson As Backup

The Washington Redskins are hoping to sign free-agent quarterback Josh Johnson despite working out Landry Jones and Ryan Mallett on Tuesday, according to a source. Both Alex Smith and Colt McCoy are out for the year with broken legs, forcing Mark Sanchez into a starting role for the final four weeks. It's about as bad […]

Texans Activate D'Onta Foreman From PUP

The Houston Texans activated running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday, according to a source. He is no eligible to begin playing in games as soon as Week 14 against the Colts. Foreman hasn't played in a regular season game in well over a year and is unlikely […]

Astros Officially Agree With Robinson Chirinos

Updating a previous report, the Houston Astros officially agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent catcher Robinson Chirinos on Monday, pending a physical. Chirinos played the last six seasons with the Rangers and should be Houston's primary catcher in 2019 alongside Max Stassi. The 34-year-old had 18 home runs, 65 RBI and a .757 OPS […]

Malcolm Brown Out For Rest Of Regular Season

Los Angeles Rams backup running back Malcolm Brown (clavicle) is out for the rest of the regular season after having surgery on Monday, according to sources. Head coach Sean McVay called it a "huge loss." Brown could be available in the playoffs, but it's not a sure thing. Justin Davis and rookie John Kelly will […]

Bills Release Kelvin Benjamin, Andre Holmes

The Buffalo Bills released wide receivers Kelvin Benjamin and Andre Holmes on Tuesday, according to sources. Benjamin just hasn't worked out for Buffalo and lacked effort for most of the season, catching only 23 passes on 62 targets for 354 yards and one touchdown this year. The former first-round pick of the Panthers has been […]

Yankees Shifting Focus To Nathan Eovaldi, J.A. Happ

After losing out on Patrick Corbin, the New York Yankees are shifting their focus to free-agent starting pitchers Nathan Eovaldi and J.A. Happ, according to sources. Both Eovaldi and Happ excelled with their new clubs after midseason trades in 2018. Eovaldi is younger, throws harder and has more upside, but Happ already has recent success […]

Michael Fulmer's Knee Injury More Serious

In addition to his meniscus being shaved down, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (knee) also needed a modified microfracture technique on the bone in his right knee. “I don’t want people thinking I had microfracture surgery, because it wasn’t that bad,” Fulmer said. “They made some bone abrasions on the lateral side to draw […]

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 […]