Brandon Kintzler Exercising His Player Option

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler will exercise his $5 million player option for the 2019 season after the team declined their $10 million option on him for next year, according to a source. Kintzler had a rough 4.60 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 6.0 K/9 over 70 relief outings between the Nationals and the Cubs […]

Athletics Want To Keep Jed Lowrie

The Oakland Athletics want to re-sign impending free-agent second baseman Jed Lowrie and are expected to make him an offer, according to sources. The 35-year-old was an All-Star and hit a career-high 23 home runs last season. He has averaged 155 games and an .804 OPS the last two years. If the A's do indeed […]

Robby Anderson Missing Practice Wednesday

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (ankle) was not at practice on Wednesday. Anderson sat out in Week 8 and appears to be on track to miss another game. Even if Anderson does play in Week 9 against the Dolphins, he won't be a very attractive fantasy option with Quincy Enunwa (ankle) potentially returning. […]

Marcus Davenport To Miss A Month

New Orleans Saints rookie defensive end Marcus Davenport (toe) is expected to miss around a month with a toe injury, according to a source. He is in a walking boot right now. The team's first-round pick had been excelling of late, too, so it's a blow to an improving Saints defense. Davenport has 11 tackles, […]

No Practice For Chris Thompson

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (ribs) is not practicing on Wednesday after injuring his ribs again in Week 8. Thompson saw just five touches (three carries, two catches) in his return to action against the Giants. He's clearly hurting and isn't a lock to play this Sunday against the Falcons. It'd be a shame, […]

Trevor Rosenthal Signs With Nationals

Free-agent relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal is signing with the Washington Nationals. Rosenthal sat out all of 2018 after recovering from Tommy John surgery, and he'll now help anchor a bullpen that will have Sean Doolittle closing again in 2019. Rosenthal has plenty of experience (121 career saves), but he'll likely be in a setup role, […]

Austin Hays Resumes Running

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Austin Hays (ankle), the No. 4 prospect in the organization, started a running program on Monday after having surgery on Sept. 13 to repair a stress fracture and cartilage defects in his left ankle. Two screws were inserted into his ankle and a bone graft was performed to prevent a cyst […]

David Price Won't Opt Out Of Contract

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price said he will not opt out of the final four years and $127 million of his deal. Why would he after just winning the World Series? Price exorcised some of his playoff demons with fantastic outings in the ALCS and World Series en route to a title with […]

Clayton Kershaw Expected To Work Out Extension With Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw, who can opt out of his 2019 season, is expected to work out a short extension with the Dodgers for one or two years beyond the two years and $70 million he's owed. Kershaw must decide if he wants to opt out on Wednesday. The future Hall of […]

Torrey Smith Not Practicing Wednesday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Torrey Smith (knee) is not practicing on Wednesday. With Smith missing Week 8, rookie D.J. Moore took on a bigger role and delivered. The Panthers really like Moore and for good reason, so it's likely that he sees more targets moving forward with or without Smith on the field. If you […]

Ryan Griffin To Return In Week 9

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said that tight end Ryan Griffin (illness) will return in Week 9 against the Broncos after missing the last two games with an illness. Rookie Jordan Thomas benefitted from Griffin's absence last Thursday and scored two touchdowns, but Griffin should return as the main pass-catching tight end moving forward. […]

Kenny Stills Practicing Wednesday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills (groin) is back at practice on Wednesday after missing the Week 8 game last Thursday. Stills looks to be on track to return to action after a one-game absence, which would be bad news for Danny Amendola and those that just picked up Devante Parker off the waiver wire. […]

Texans Release Bruce Ellington

The Houston Texans released wide receiver Bruce Ellington (hamstring) from Injured Reserve, but he is now healthy, according to a source. Ellington was expendable after the team traded for Demaryius Thomas at the trade deadline on Tuesday. Ellington had just eight catches on 12 targets for 92 yards and a touchdown in his three games […]

Bills Sign Matt Barkley

The Buffalo Bills signed free-agent quarterback Matt Barkley to a one-year deal on Wednesday, and he might end up backing up Nathan Peterman in Week 9 against the Bears if Derek Anderson (concussion) is unavailable. Barkley injured his knee before the regular season and was cut by the Bengals. He might actually represent an upgrade […]

Jags Signing Landry Jones As Blake Bortles Insurance

The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing free-agent quarterback Landry Jones on Wednesday as Blake Bortles (shoulder) recovers from an injury to his non-throwing shoulder. Bortles is expected to play coming off the team's bye in Week 10 against the Colts. Bortles was benched in Week 7 and just hasn't been reliable with running back Leonard Fournette […]

Le'Veon Bell Remains Absent Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell was absent as the team began their meetings on Wednesday. There remains no timetable for Bell to end his contract holdout, so as long as he remains away, those that own James Conner will continue to be thrilled. Pittsburgh faces a tough matchup on the road against Baltimore in […]

Denard Span Becomes Free Agent

The Seattle Mariners did not pick up outfielder Denard Span's $12 million option for the 2019 season, making him a free agent, according to a source. Span will instead be given a $4 million buyout. The 34-year-old hit .261/.341/.419 with 11 home runs, 58 RBI and nine stolen bases in 137 games with the Rays […]

Rockies Decline Option On Gerardo Parra

The Colorado Rockies declined to pick up outfielder Gerardo Parra's $12.5 million option for next season, making him a free agent. Instead they will pay him a $1.5 million buyout. The 31-year-old hit .284 with six home runs and 53 RBI while starting 90 games in left field and seven in right field. Parra is […]

Justin Smoak's Option Picked Up

The Toronto Blue Jays exercised first baseman Justin Smoak's $8 million option for the 2019 season on Tuesday, according to a source. Smoak predictably came back down to Earth in 2018 after going for a career-high 38 homers and 90 RBI in 2017. He hit .242/.350/.457 with 25 home runs and 77 RBI in 147 […]

Brandon Powell Could Be Heir Apparent To Golden Tate

Detroit Lions wide receiver Brandon Powell has been pegged as Golden Tate's heir apparent after Tate was dealt to the Eagles on Tuesday. The Lions signed Powell as an undrafted free agent out of Florida in May, and he led the team in catches (16) and receiving yards (103) during the preseason. Powell was Tate's […]

Jaguars All In On Blake Bortles

The Jacksonville Jaguars are sticking with quarterback Blake Bortles for the rest of the season despite poking around on the QB market before the Oct. 30 trade deadline. The team thinks Bortles will be better off once running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) returns after the Week 9 bye. Bortles was benched in Week 7 and […]

Matt Breida, Pierre Garcon, Raheem Mostert Limited

San Francisco 49ers running backs Matt Breida (ankle) and Raheem Mostert (ankle) and wide receiver Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) were all limited in practice on Tuesday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said he would be surprised if Garcon isn't able to return Thursday night against the Raiders after sitting out in Week 8. Garcon is still […]

C.J. Beathard Misses Practice Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (wrist, thumb) missed practice on Tuesday and will likely be a game-time decision on Thursday against the Raiders. "My wrist and thumb is kind of messed up," Beathard told reporters on Tuesday. "It's two days after the game, so, hopefully, tomorrow, it will feel a lot better." Beathard seems […]

Broncos Ready To Give Courtland Sutton A Bigger Role

Part of the reason the Denver Broncos traded wide receiver Demaryius Thomas to the Texans on Tuesday is because they want to give impressive rookie Courtland Sutton a bigger role for the second half of the season and they believe he is ready. Sutton leads the team's receivers with a 19.1 yard-per-catch average this year […]

Yasmany Tomas Won't Opt Out

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Yasmany Tomas will not opt out of his deal and is set to make $15.5 million in 2019 and $17 million in 2020. Tomas is a defensive liability that spent all of the 2018 season with Triple-A Reno, where he hit .262/.280/.465 with 14 home runs and 65 RBI in 106 games. […]

Kyle Long Out 6-8 Weeks

Chicago Bears offensive guard Kyle Long (foot) will be out for six to eight weeks after suffering a serious foot injury in the Week 8 win over the Jets, according to sources. Long is a key contributor to this solid offensive line, so the Bears running game will be negatively affected by Long's absence. Still, […]

Mike Moustakas, Joakim Soria Become Free Agents

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas and relief pitcher Joakim Soria both declined their 2019 mutual options and will become free agents. Moose found a very cold market for his services last winter despite hitting a career-high 38 bombs in 2017, so he may struggle for takers again this year despite hitting .251/.315/.459 with 28 […]

Chargers Cut Michael Badgley

The Los Angeles Chargers waived kicker Michael Badgley on Tuesday. Caleb Sturgis (quadriceps) missed two games but looks to be ready to return after the team's bye week. Sturgis had made nine of his 12 field-goal attempts and only eight of his 12 extra-point attempts, so he could be on thin ice if he continues […]

J.T. Realmuto Expects To Be Traded

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto's agent, Jeff Berry, said his client expects to be traded this winter. “I think he will definitely be wearing a different uniform by the start of spring training," Berry said. The agent also made it clear that Realmuto won't be signing a long-term contract extension with the Fish this offseason. […]

Josh Allen Remains Week-To-Week

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said rookie quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) is "still week-to-week" and is "making good progress," but he hasn't resumed throwing yet. Allen will sit out again in Week 9 against the Bears, and there remains no timetable for his return. He's only a stash in dynasty/keeper leagues at this point. […]