Blake Snell Signs with the Los Angeles Dodgers: Fantasy Baseball Reaction

After taking most of the 2023 offseason to find his new ball club, two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell wasted little time this winter and quickly found a home with the reigning World Series champions. On November 30, Snell and the Dodgers agreed to a five-year, $182 million contract with a $52 million signing bonus. […]

Gleyber Torres Drawing Interest From Nationals And Angels

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Angels have expressed interest in free-agent second baseman Gleyber Torres. However, if he were to sign in Washington, Torres would have to move to another spot in the infield with Luis Garcia Jr. expected to operate as the starting second […]

Jared Jones, Mitch Keller Available For Trade

According to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pittsburgh Pirates have made starting pitchers Jared Jones and Mitch Keller available for trade at the Winter Meetings. Destin noted Jones is "very available." The Pirates have expressed interest in acquiring some offensive pieces, and moving one of these starting pitchers would put them in a […]

Cincinnati Showing Interest In Nick Pivetta

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Cincinnati Reds have checked in on free-agent starting pitcher Nick Pivetta. Sherman also noted that the Reds tried to acquire lefty Garrett Crochet, who was eventually traded to the Boston Red Sox earlier on Wednesday. Last season, Pivetta posted a 4.14 ERA and 1.13 WHIP […]

Mike Vasil Acquired By Tampa Bay

The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired pitching prospect Mike Vasil from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations. Vasil was selected by the Phillies earlier on Wednesday during the Rule 5 draft from the New York Mets but will now take his talents to Tampa Bay. Vasil has spent his entire professional career with […]

Shane Bieber Throwing From 90 Feet

According to Tom Withers of the Associated Press, Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (elbow) is throwing from 90 feet three times per week. Withers noted that Bieber expressed that he is confident but still has "a long way to go." Bieber underwent Tommy John surgery last April and was only able to make two […]

Drew Thorpe Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training

According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Drew Thorpe is expected to be ready for Spring Training. Thorpe underwent a shoulder operation late in the season to remove a bone spur but is progressing at the typical rate and should be a full-go for Spring Training. This is a great sign […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Signs One-Year Contract With Yankees

According to Jorge Castillo of ESPN, the New York Yankees have signed relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga to a one-year contract. This deal includes a team option in 2026. The 30-year-old was only able to log four innings of relief before suffering a torn UCL, which cut his season short. The right-hander held a modest 3.06 […]

Chris Olave Could Return Later This Season

According to Erin Summers of ESPN, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) is trying to "get back into the swing of things" and is "not closing the door on his return at some point this season." Olave suffered his second concussion of the season during their Week 9 tilt against the Carolina Panthers. […]

Alvin Kamara Does Not Practice On Wednesday With Illness

According to Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (illness) did not practice on Wednesday due to an illness. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status throughout the week in case the illness prevents him from practicing later on. Last weekend, during this victory over the […]

Commanders Claim K.J. Osborn

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Washington Commanders have claimed wide receiver K.J. Osborn. With Noah Brown (ribs) dealing with a significant injury, the Commanders are adding Osborn to add some depth to their wide receiver room. Osborn played a limited role in the New England offense earlier this season, catching just seven of […]

Trent Williams Ruled Out For Week 15

According to Josh Dubow of the Associated Press, San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's divisional matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The veteran left tackle has been unable to practice all week and will now miss his fourth-straight contest. As a result, Jaylon Moore will get the […]

Nick Bosa Listed As Questionable

San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa (oblique) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's divisional battle against the Los Angeles Rams. Bosa has been unable to practice all week and is now in danger of missing his fourth-straight contest. Bosa sustained this oblique injury during their Week 11 match against the Seattle Seahawks. Before […]

Isaac Guerendo Questionable For Thursday Night

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Isaac Guerendo (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's night game against the Los Angeles Rams, according to Josh Dubow of the Associated Press. Guerendo sustained this injury last weekend during their victory over the Chicago Bears. Before the injury the fourth-round rookie tallied 78 yards and two scores […]

Ladd McConkey Practicing On Wednesday

According to Daniel Popper of The Athletic, Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey (knee) was seen at practice on Wednesday. This is a great sign, as the Georgia product was unable to suit up last weekend due to a knee injury. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status throughout the week, but seeing […]

Derek Carr Remains Week-To-Week

According to Matthew Paras of The Times-Picayune, New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (hand/concussion) is dealing with both a concussion and hand injury and is being treated as both "day-to-day and week-to-week." While Carr was already expected to miss several weeks, this update still leaves the door open for Carr to return sometime later this […]

Is Isaac Guerendo Injured or Playing In Week 15? Should I Start Patrick Taylor Jr. For Fantasy Football?

The San Francisco 49ers running back room is currently decimated by injuries. Superstar Christian McCaffrey (knee) sustained a PCL sprain in Week 13 and was placed on the injured reserve. No. 2 option Jordan Mason (ankle) also suffered a high-ankle sprain in this same game and was eventually placed on the injured reserve. This past weekend, […]

Yimi Garcia, Blue Jays Agree On Two-Year Contract

According to Ari Alexander of KPRC2, the Toronto Blue Jays have signed free-agent relief pitcher Yimi Garcia (elbow) to a two-year contract worth $15 million. Last season, Garcia opened the season in Toronto and was eventually traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for outfielder Jonatan Clase. Overall across 39 innings of work, the right-hander […]

Grayson Rodriguez Will Be A "Full-Go" For Spring Training

According to Jake Rill of MLB.com, Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (lat) will be a "full-go" for spring training. The 25-year-old missed the final two months of the 2024 season with a lat injury. Over 116 2/3 innings of work last summer, the right-hander held a 3.86 ERA and 1.24 WHIP with a 13-4 […]

Thairo Estrada Signs One-Year Deal With Colorado

According to Mark Feinsand of the MLB Network, the Colorado Rockies have signed free-agent infielder Thairo Estrada to a one-year contract. Estrada has spent each of his past four seasons playing with the San Francisco Giants. Last season, the 28-year-old held a disappointing .217/.247/.343 slash line, which was a stark drop compared to the solid […]

When Will George Pickens Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 15 (2024)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has been enjoying a strong season and has emerged as a productive high-end WR2 with Russell Wilson under center. However, Pickens has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring and could be in danger of missing his second straight contest. With the fantasy playoffs starting this weekend, fantasy managers […]

When Will Kenneth Walker III Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 15 (2024)

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has been enjoying another successful season, averaging 16.7 PPR points per game as the lead running back in the Seattle offense. Through 10 games, Walker has averaged over 75.0 total yards per game and just under 20.0 total touches per game. However, Walker was sidelined last weekend due […]

Javier Baez Expected To Start Defensive Drills This Week

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (hip) has initiated a running program and is expected to begin light defensive drills later this week. Baez underwent season-ending hip surgery in August, but based on his current progress, he may be ready for Spring Training. Earlier this offseason, team president Scott Harris noted that the former World Series […]

Colt Keith, Justyn-Henry Malloy Will Get Work At First Base At Spring Training

According to Chris McCosky, the Tigers are planning to use Colt Keith and Justyn-Henry Malloy at first base during Spring Training. While McCosky noted that Keith will still likely operate as the regular second baseman, this move could just add more positional flexibility to the roster. Keith made his major league debut last season and […]

Alex Lange Begins Playing Catch

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Lange (lat) has begun playing catch three times a week from 120 feet, according to the team. Lange underwent lat surgery in June which caused him to miss the entire second half of the 2024 season. Before the injury, the 29-year-old posted a 3.34 ERA and 1.77 WHIP across 18 […]

Jace Jung Undergoes Wrist Surgery, Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training

Detroit Tigers third base prospect Jace Jung (wrist) underwent wrist surgery earlier this offseason to address lingering wrist inflammation. However, the team noted that the young infielder is expected to be ready for Spring Training. The Texas Tech product spent the majority of the 2024 season with Triple-A Toledo before earning a late-season promotion to […]

Sawyer Gipson-Long Continuing Rehab Program

According to the Detroit Tigers, starting pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long (elbow) is playing catch from 120 feet three times a week. Gipson-Long is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery he underwent in April and also a hip operation he underwent in July and was unable to pitch at all last summer. In 2023, the Mercer product […]

Quinn Mathews Will Receive Invite To Spring Training

According to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Dispatch, starting pitching prospect Quinn Mathews will receive a non-roster invite to Spring Training. This is a great sign, as Mathews could have a great opportunity to make the Opening Day roster. The southpaw is considered one of the top pitching prospects in the sport and was […]

Ray-Ray McCloud (WR, ATL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III tallied a season-high 98 yards on Sunday and should be added in all formats ahead of Week 15. This past weekend, McCloud brought in seven of his 11 targets (most on the team) for 98 yards. […]

Sincere McCormick (RB, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders running back Sincere McCormick has taken advantage of his recent opportunities and is worth adding in all standard formats ahead of Week 15. With Zamir White (quadriceps) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) both missing each of the past three games, […]