Rangers Acquire Drew Smyly

The Texas Rangers acquired starting pitcher Drew Smyly from the Cubs on Friday. It's unclear what the Cubs received in return. Smyly missed all of the 2017 season and made just one rehab start in 2018 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. The left-hander is still on the right side of 30, though, and he […]

Cubs Pick Up Cole Hamels' Option

The Chicago Cubs picked up starting pitcher Cole Hamels' $20 million option on Friday, according to sources. Chicago was hoping to instead sign him to a short-term contract extension, but that didn't work out. The left-hander struggled in the first half with Texas but was rejuvenated in the move to Wrigley, going 4-3 with a […]

Nationals To Make Bryce Harper A Qualifying Offer

The Washington Nationals will make free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper a $17.9 million qualifying offer on Friday, according to a person familiar with the situation. It's merely a formality, as Harper will make a whole lot more on the open market this winter, but the Nats will receive draft-pick compensation if he signs elsewhere. The six-time […]

Rob Gronkowski Expected To Practice Friday

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (back) is expected to return to practice on Friday after sitting out on Thursday. It's unclear if his missed practice on Thursday was a setback or if the team was just resting him. Either way, a return to practice Friday bodes well for his chances of playing on […]

Mohamed Sanu Returns To Practice Friday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (hip) returned to practice on Friday after sitting out on Thursday. Sanu will likely be listed as questionable but should be able to suit up on Sunday against the Redskins. He had a stretch of back-to-back games with touchdowns and has three on the season, but he's No. 3 […]

Alex Collins Looks Ready To Go

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins (foot) returned to practice on Friday and looks ready to play in Week 9 against the Steelers. Collins did some Irish dancing before practice and also ran without favoring either foot. He might be listed as questionable, but expect him to suit up against Pittsburgh as the lead running […]

Antonio Callaway, Damarious Randall Unlikely To Play

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway (ankle) and defensive back Damarious Randall (groin) did not practice on Friday and seem unlikely to play in Week 9 against the Chiefs. Callaway injured his ankle on Thursday. He has 21 catches for 236 yards and two touchdowns. The upside is evident, but Callaway has been way too […]

Geronimo Allison Suffers Groin Injury

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison (groin, hamstring) suffered a groin injury in practice Thursday, leaving his status for Sunday night against the Patriots up in the air. "We'll see where he is tomorrow," head coach Mike McCarthy said. Consider Allison questionable to play on Sunday night, and he might even be a game-time […]

49ers Not Ready To Name Nick Mullens The Week 10 Starter

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan isn't ready to anoint quarterback Nick Mullens as the Week 10 starter against the Giants on Monday night after the blowout win over the Raiders on Thursday night. “Yeah, definitely we’ll consider it,” Shanahan said of the possibility of making a permanent switch to Mullens. “Definitely not thinking […]

Raheem Mostert Suffers Fractured Forearm

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (forearm) suffered a fractured right forearm in the blowout win over the Raiders on Thursday night, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. It's assumed that Mostert will be out for the rest of the season. Anybody watching the game knew right away that Mostert wouldn't play another down […]

Kolten Miller Injured Thursday Night

Oakland Raiders rookie left tackle Kolton Miller (knee) was injured on Thursday night against the 49ers and has been ruled out. Miller hasn't been very good on quarterback Derek Carr's blind side this year, but it's another loss for an offensive line that has been downright bad in 2018.

Raheem Mostert Leaves With Gruesome Injury

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (arm) left the game early after suffering a gruesome arm injury in the third quarter on Thursday night against the Raiders. Mostert clearly broke his arm trying to brace himself and was immediately put in an air cast. We'd be shocked if Mostert isn't out for the rest […]

Erasmo Ramirez On His Way Out In Seattle

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Erasmo Ramirez is likely to be removed from the 40-man roster in the coming days, according to a source. It could come via a trade, a waiver claim or straight up being outrighted off the roster. Ramirez has enough MLB service time to refuse a minor league assignment, which would make […]

Dodgers Bring David Freese Back For One Year

The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a one-year deal with corner infielder David Freese on Thursday. Freese had an option for the 2019 season, but instead this one-year deal with take over. Freese was the team's most consistent hitter in the playoffs and hit just under .300 all year in his time with the Pirates […]

Dustin Pedroia Could Hit Leadoff Next Year

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) had a second knee procedure in July and missed basically the entire 2018 season, but he thinks he will be ready for spring training. Manager Alex Cora has told Pedroia that if he's healthy, he would bat leadoff on Opening Day on March 28 against the Mariners. […]

Chris Sale Doesn't Need Surgery

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (shoulder) will not need offseason surgery and is expected to be 100 percent by spring training, according to president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. “We think everything that will take care of it is just rest,” Dombrowski said. “So that’s really where we are. We don’t anticipate anything […]

Doug Baldwin Back To Full Practice

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (knee) returned to a full practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Baldwin is unlikely to be 100 percent for the rest of the season, which is definitely a concern for his fantasy owners. Tyler Lockett and David Moore have been adequate, too, meaning Baldwin hasn't been a […]

Chris Carson Posts Limited Practice Thursday

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (hip) landed on the Week 9 injury report and was limited in practice on Thursday. Carson has a history with injuries and also missed a game earlier this year with a hip problem, so it's worth checking his practice participation on Friday. If he's active, he'll remain in the […]

Matt Breida, Raheem Mostert, Pierre Garcon Active

San Francisco 49ers running backs Matt Breida (ankle) and Raheem Mostert (ankle) and wide receiver Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) are all active on Thursday night against the Raiders. With quarterback Nick Mullens making his first career NFL start, San Fran could lean on the ground game, which is good for Breida and Mostert. However, Breida […]

Trent Taylor Inactive On Thursday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor is a healthy inactive on Thursday night against the Raiders. He's bumped out of the rotation with veteran Pierre Garcon returning this week. Marquise Goodwin, Garcon and Dante Pettis will be in on three-receivers sets, but they all need to be downgraded with quarterback Nick Mullens making his […]

Michael Thomas, Cameron Meredith Put In Full Practice

New Orleans Saints wide receivers Michael Thomas (shoulder) and Cameron Meredith (knee) were both full participants in practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Both will play in Week 9 against the Rams. Thomas has slowed down a bit of late but has big-time WR1 upside in an expected shootout. Meredith is third behind […]

Astros Decline Will Harris' Option

The Houston Astros declined the $5.5 million option on relief pitcher Will Harris for the 2019 season on Thursday, according to a source. However, because he isn't at six years of service time, he will remain under team control and the Astros can offer him a new deal by the Nov. 30 tender deadline. Harris […]

Taylor Gabriel Gets In Full Practice

Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (knee) was a full participant in practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Gabriel will likely be taken off the final injury report for Week 9 against the Bills. He should take on a bigger role this Sunday with Allen Robinson (groin) looking likely to miss his second […]

Allen Robinson Misses Practice Again

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (groin) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Robinson sat out in Week 8 and looks poised to miss his second straight game. If that's the case, Taylor Gabriel, rookie Anthony Miller, tight end Trey Burton and pass-catching running back Tarik Cohen will all benefit. However, the […]

Nick Mullens Will Start Thursday Night

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens will start on Thursday night against the Raiders over C.J. Beathard (wrist), according to a source. Beathard will serve as the backup after struggling to grip the football in practice this week. It will be Mullens' first action in a regular season NFL game, so don't expect much from […]

Cubs Pick Up Pedro Strop's Option

The Chicago Cubs picked up relief pitcher Pedro Strop's $6.25 million option for the 2019 season on Thursday. Strop stepped up in a big way for the Cubs bullpen in the second half of the season with closer Brandon Morrow injured, and he even closed out 13 games. Strop finished 6-1 with a 2.26 ERA, […]

Mariners Reach Two-Year Deal With Marco Gonzales

The Seattle Mariners agreed to a two-year, $1.9 million deal with starting pitcher Marco Gonzales on Thursday. Gonzales was a big part of Seattle's rotation in 2018 and should continue to be so moving forward. The left-hander went 13-9 with a 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 7.8 K/9 across 29 starts before getting injured late […]

Antonio Callaway Added To Injury Report

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway (ankle) was added to the Week 9 injury report and was limited in practice on Thursday. Callaway should be able to play against the Chiefs this weekend, but he might be more limited than usual. He caught his second touchdown of the year in Week 8, but Callaway […]

Rays Sign Sandy Gaston

The Tampa Bay Rays signed international pitching prospect Sandy Gaston to a $2.61 million minor league deal on Thursday. The 16-year-old Cuban pitcher was among the top international prospects available this winter. He can reach the high-90s with his fastball, but obviously needs plenty of seasoning at such a young age. He is merely one […]

TJ Jones Ready For Bigger Role

Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones is set to take on a much bigger role with Golden Tate now playing for the Eagles. Jones has just four catches on the season but should see more usage in three-receiver sets alongside Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones. TJ Jones caught a career-high 30 passes for 399 yards […]