Kerryon Johnson Not Seen At Practice

Detroit Lions rookie running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) was not seen at the open portion of practice on Wednesday. Johnson sat out on Thanksgiving last Thursday, and he doesn't look to be trending in the right direction to play against the Rams in Week 13. That means that LeGarrette Blount, who had two scores last […]

Sammy Watkins Absent On Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (foot) is not practicing on Wednesday. Watkins played sparingly in the Week 11 loss to the Rams on Monday night, catching only one pass for four yards, and it's not a good sign that he's not practicing yet coming off the bye week. However, Watkins would have WR3 […]

Mitch Trubisky Not Expected To Practice Wednesday

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said he does not expect quarterback Mitch Trubisky (shoulder) to practice on Wednesday. Trubisky didn't play on Thanksgiving last Thursday but is expected to return in Week 13 to face the Giants, but his week isn't off to a good start. As long as Trubisky returns in some capacity […]

Astros Interested In Nathan Eovaldi

The Houston Astros are showing interest in free-agent starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi, according to sources. Eovaldi is a native of Texas and had a fine season in 2018 with the Rays and Red Sox, going 6-7 with a 3.81 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and career-high 8.2 K/9 over 22 outings (21 starts). He was even more […]

Handful Of Teams Interested In Edwin Diaz

With the Seattle Mariners motivated to trade aging second baseman Robinson Cano and the five years and $120 million left on his deal, the Mariners are also exploring attaching All-Star closer Edwin Diaz to a deal, and plenty of teams are interested. The Mets, Yankees, Braves, Phillies and Red Sox are expressing the strongest interest […]

Jalen Ramsey Could Miss Week 13

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said there is a high level of concern that cornerback Jalen Ramsey (knee) won't be able to play in Week 13 against the Colts. One of the best cover corners in the NFL, it'd be a huge boost to Colts quarterback Andrew Luck and his top receiver T.Y. Hilton […]

Danny Amendola Not Practicing Wednesday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Danny Amendola (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. Amendola was hurt early in the Week 12 loss to the Colts and had just one catch for 13 yards in the contest. He looked to be in considerable pain and could be a long shot to play in Week 13 against the […]

Marlon Mack Still In Concussion Protocol

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that running back Marlon Mack (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol. Mack is shaping up to be very questionable for Week 13 against the Jaguars, and he'll need to practice either Thursday or Friday to have a shot at playing. If he can't make it, expect rookies […]

Leonard Fournette Loses Appeal, Out For Week 13

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette lost the appeal of his one-game suspension and will sit out in Week 13 against the Colts, according to a source. He was suspended following his Week 12 ejection for fighting with Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson. Although Fournette has five total touchdowns in his last three games, he's […]

No Practice For Devin Funchess

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (back) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Funchess is looking to be on the wrong side of questionable for Week 13 against the Buccaneers after sitting out in Week 12. However, he could have WR2 upside if he plays against one of the worst defenses in the […]

A.J. Green Says He'll Play In Week 13

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (toe) was on the field for the walkthrough practice on Wednesday and said he will play in Week 13 against the Broncos. Green has been out since before Halloween, but it looks like he's ready to return this Sunday. With a long layoff and returning to quarterback Jeff Driskel […]

Alex Collins Not Expected To Practice

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins (foot) isn't expected to practice on Wednesday and is considered day-to-day. It's looking like Gus Edwards, who has posted two straight 100-yard games, will continue to carry the load in the backfield in Week 13 against the Falcons in a good matchup. Collins cannot be trusted in fantasy lineups […]

Mets Discussing Gio Gonzalez

The New York Mets have discussed free-agent starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez if they wind up trading Noah Syndergaard. Gonzalez owns a career 1.75 ERA at Citi Field, but the left-hander was a disappointment in 2018 between the Nationals and Brewers, going 10-11 with a 4.21 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 7.8 K/9 across 32 starts. He […]

Erik Kratz Avoids Arbitration

The Milwaukee Brewers avoided arbitration with catcher Erik Kratz by agreeing to a one-year deal with him on Tuesday. Kratz will be 39 next June and hit .236/.280/.355 with just six home runs and 23 RBI in 67 games in a part-time role with the Brew Crew in 2018. He could once again be in […]

Ravens Plan To Start Lamar Jackson Against Falcons

The Baltimore Ravens are planning to start rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson in Week 13 against the Falcons, according to sources. Veteran Joe Flacco (hip) will need to get in a full week of practice to have a shot at playing this Sunday, and he has not been cleared as of Tuesday. Flacco could return to […]

Chris Archer Undergoes Surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (hernia) underwent surgery on Tuesday to fix a bilateral hernia. The recovery time for this procedure is six weeks, so he's expected to be on schedule for the start of spring training in 2019. Archer was mostly a disappointment in 2018 between the Rays and Pirates, going 6-8 with […]

Eric Berry Intends To Practice This Week

Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry (heel) reported to the team's facility on Tuesday with the intent to practice this week, according to sources. However, it's still up in the air whether Berry will actually make his season debut in Week 13 against the Raiders. The veteran safety hasn't played at all this year and […]

Austin Riley Could See Outfield Work

The Atlanta Braves might give third base prospect Austin Riley some time in the outfield in spring training, although general manager Alex Anthopoulos still views Riley as a third baseman in the long term. Riley will be blocked at the hot corner in 2019 as long as newly acquired Josh Donaldson can stay healthy. Riley […]

Phillies Interested In Andrew Miller

The Philadelphia Phillies are interested in free-agent relief pitcher Andrew Miller, according to two sources. The Phillies are basically connected with any attractive free agent this offseason and have plenty of money to spend. Miller had a down year due to injuries in 2018, but he is one of the most dominant lefty relievers in […]

Padres Unwilling To Part With Fernando Tatis Jr.

The San Diego Padres have told the Mets that infield prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. is untouchable in trade talks for starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard, according to major league sources. The teams have also discussed catcher Austin Hedges. Tatis is the team's top prospect and No. 2 prospect in all of baseball. The 19-year-old suffered a […]

Mets Aggressive On Robinson Cano

The New York Mets are being "aggressive" in their pursuit of Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano and are hoping the M's sweeten their offer, according to a rival executive in touch with the team. New York is trying to capitalize on Seattle's wish to unload Cano and the remaining $120 million owed to him […]

Indians More Likely To Trade Trevor Bauer?

Teams talking to the Cleveland Indians say that they are much more inclined to trade starting pitcher Trevor Bauer than Corey Kluber or Carlos Carrasco. Bauer has two years of club control left but is the only one of the three with cost uncertainty moving forward. Bauer has two arbitration years left before he's a […]

Patrick Corbin Meeting With Phillies

Free-agent starting pitcher Patrick Corbin is meeting with the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. A high-end starting pitcher is high on the team's wish list, and Corbin is the most attractive starter on the free-agent market this offseason. The left-hander went 11-7 with a 3.15 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 246 strikeouts in 200 innings for the […]

Rangers Agree With Jesse Chavez

The Texas Rangers agreed to terms with free-agent pitcher Jesse Chavez on a two-year deal in the $8 million range on Tuesday, according to sources. The veteran swingman went 5-2 with a nice 2.55 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 8.7 K/9 in 62 outings (95 1/3 innings) with the Rangers and Cubs in 2018. There's a […]

Giants Willing To Trade Madison Bumgarner

The San Francisco Giants and new president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi are willing to listen to trade offers for starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner this winter, according to multiple sources. The Brewers and Phillies are among the teams that have had preliminary talks about Bumgarner. The Braves also checked in earlier in the offseason. Bumgarner […]

Tigers Agree With Matt Moore

The Detroit Tigers agreed with free-agent starting pitcher Matt Moore on a one-year deal that guarantees him between $2 million and $3 million on Tuesday, according to sources. The rebuilding Tigers will likely use the southpaw in their rotation. Moore was 3-8 with an ugly 6.79 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and mediocre 7.6 K/9 over 39 […]

Andrew Sendejo Placed On IR

The Minnesota Vikings placed safety Andrew Sendejo (groin) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Sendejo has been out since Week 5 but will officially miss the rest of the season now. Anthony Harris should continue filling in for Sendejo in the team's secondary the rest of the way.

Tyron Smith To Be Game-Time Decision Thursday

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday that left tackle Tyron Smith (neck) will likely be a game-time decision on Thursday against the Saints. Smith was active last Thursday on Thanksgiving but didn't play at all. If he's active this week, he could have his snaps limited. Not having Smith out there would be bad […]

Damiere Byrd's Season Likely Over

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Damiere Byrd (arm) broke his arm in Week 12 against the Seahawks, and the expectation is that the team places him on season-ending Injured Reserve, according to sources. Byrd has just one catch on two targets for eight yards this year, so he was nowhere near the fantasy radar to begin […]

Vance McDonald To Be Limited Early In Week

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said tight end Vance McDonald (hip) will be limited in practice early in the week. McDonald had three catches on five targets for 27 yards in the Week 12 loss to the Broncos, but he's found pay dirt in two of the last three games. McDonald is a low-end, […]