Kyle Lowry Uncertain To Play On Tuesday

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (ankle) has been tagged as questionable with ankle discomfort. Miami has a laundry list of injuries right now with 11 players appearing on the injury report ahead of their Tuesday contest against the Detroit Pistons. Lowry has appeared on the report a few times but has yet to miss a […]

Endy Rodriguez Getting Close To Big-League Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez broke out last season by hitting .323 with 25 home runs, 95 RBI and a .966 OPS while climbing three levels of the minors. He became the team's top prospect and finished the year with six games at Triple-A Indianapolis. There's little doubt he'll reach the big leagues in 2023, […]

Jimmy Butler Will Be Sidelined Against Detroit

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (knee) has been listed as out for the team's game against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. It seems to be a rest night for the veteran as he manages his knee from the past injury he dealt with previously. The knee injury forced him to miss seven consecutive games […]

Diamondbacks Interested In Sean Murphy

The Arizona Diamondbacks are among the teams talking with the Oakland Athletics about possibly trading for catcher Sean Murphy, according to sources. It comes as somewhat of a surprising, considering they already have Carson Kelly at the position. Murphy slashed .250/.332/.426 and was among the most valuable all-around backstops in the big leagues in 2022. […]

Tom Brady A Risky QB1 In Week 14

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is known as the greatest football player in the history of the NFL, but in 2022, he hasn't had his greatest season. Through the first 13 weeks of the season, Brady has thrown only 16 touchdowns and has rushed for negative-six rushing yards while averaging 17.5 fantasy points per […]

Josh Bell Lands With The Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians signed free-agent first baseman Josh Bell to a two-year deal worth $33 million on Tuesday. The deal includes an opt-out clause after next season. It was reported earlier in the day that Bell was among the players on Cleveland's list. The 30-year-old switch-hitting first baseman hit .301 with 14 home runs, 57 […]

Ezequiel Tovar "Tracking" Towards Being Opening Day Shortstop

Following a breakout season in which Colorado Rockies infielder Ezequiel Tovar stormed through the upper levels of the minors and made his major-league debut, manager Bud Black said the 21-year-old is "tracking" towards being the team's Opening Day shortstop in 2023. "He showed enough to us in what he did during the course of the […]

Evan Longoria Talking To Five Teams

Veteran free-agent corner infielder Evan Longoria is talking to five teams on the free-agent market and is looking to play for a contender. Longoria became a free agent after the 2022 season when the San Francisco Giants declined his $13 million club option for 2023. The 37-year-old is no longer in his prime and played […]

Red Sox Remain Engaged On Xander Bogaerts

Agent Scott Boras said that the Boston Red Sox remain engaged on trying to re-sign shortstop Xander Bogaerts. Nobody is really expecting the Red Sox and Bogaerts to reunite, especially after the Philadelphia Phillies gave Trea Turner an 11-year, $300 million deal on Monday at the first day of the Winter Meetings in San Diego. […]

Padres Sign David Dahl To Minor-League Deal

The San Diego Padres signed free-agent outfielder David Dahl to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. Dahl spent the 2022 season toiling in the minor leagues for the Milwaukee Brewers and Washington Nationals, where he hit a combined .279/.345/.442 with 10 home runs, 51 RBI, 54 runs scored and four stolen bases in 359 plate appearances […]

Pirates Sign Jarlin Garcia

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed left-hander Jarlin Garcia on Tuesday, pending a physical, according to a source. The deal is reportedly for one year and $2.5 million, and the Pirates will hold a $3.25 million option for the 2024 season, according to The Athletic's Rob Biertempfel. Garcia had a 3.74 ERA (4.27 FIP), a 1.20 WHIP, […]

Vince Velasquez Agrees With Pirates

According to a tweet from ESPN's Kiley McDaniel, the Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly have an agreement with right-hander Vince Velasquez. McDaniel tweeted the following on Tuesday: "Source: Free agent RHP Vince Velasquez has an agreement on a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates." Velasquez appeared in 27 games for the Chicago White Sox last season, nine […]

Cardinals Among Favorites For Willson Contreras

The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly one of the favorites for free-agent catcher Willson Contreras, per a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Tuesday. Contreras enjoyed a solid season for both the Chicago Cubs and fantasy managers alike this past season, hitting .243 with a .349 on-base percentage in 487 plate appearances […]

Browns Expect David Njoku To Play In Week 14

The Cleveland Browns' plan is to have tight end David Njoku (knee) practice this week and play in Week 14 against the Cincinnati Bengals after he missed last week's win over the Houston Texans, according to a league source. Njoku has missed three games this year due to two separate knee issues, but it looks […]

A's, Jace Peterson In Agreement On Two-Year Contract

The Oakland Athletics and Jace Peterson are reportedly "in agreement on a two-year contract, pending physical," per a tweet from FanSided's Robert Murray on Tuesday. Murray tweeted: "Free-agent utilityman Jace Peterson and the Oakland A's are in agreement on a two-year contract, pending physical, according to source familiar with the deal." Peterson appeared in 113 […]

Robert Quinn Going On Injured Reserve

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Robert Quinn (knee) is undergoing a knee scope this week and will go on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, according to sources. It's bad timing, as Quinn had been settling into the Eagles' defensive scheme before his knee got twisted in practice last week. He'll miss at least the next four games, […]

Tommy Kahnle Signs With Yankees

The New York Yankees have reportedly signed relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle to a two-year deal, according to a tweet from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal on Tuesday. Rosenthal tweeted the following: "Free-agent reliever Tommy Kahnle heading back to Yankees on two-year deal, source tells @TheAthletic." Kahnle appeared in 129 games for the American League East club […]

Blue Jays In On Cody Bellinger

According to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Tuesday, the Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly "in on Cody Bellinger." Heyman tweeted: "Jays are among teams in on Cody Bellinger. New hitting coach Don Mattingly was with Dodgers when Bellinger was in minors. Bellinger looking for 1 year desl to reset for […]

Broncos Release Anthony Harris

The Denver Broncos released veteran safety Anthony Harris on Tuesday, according to a source. Harris gets the axe in his first season with Denver after just three games played. The 31-year-old played only 43 total defensive snaps in his three games and failed to record any tackles, mostly playing on special teams. Harris spent the […]

Lamar Jackson Dealing With PCL Knee Sprain

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) suffered a sprained left PCL in the Week 13 win over the Denver Broncos, according to leagues sources. PCL injuries often sideline players one to three weeks, and head coach John Harbaugh already has said that Jackson is "less likely" to play in Week 14 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. […]

Bucs Defense Holds Saints To 16 Points In Monday Night Win

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense/special teams allowed 298 yards of total offense in Monday's 17-16 win over the New Orleans Saints. Tampa Bay recorded two sacks and held the Saints to three points in the fourth quarter, coming up big and stopping New Orleans' offense with just under three minutes remaining. The Bucs' defense has […]

Cade Cavalli Penciled Into Starting Rotation

Washington Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli (shoulder), the team's No. 4 prospect, will be part of the starting rotation next year, according to manager Dave Martinez. The 24-year-old went 6-4 with a 3.71 ERA at Triple-A Rochester in 2022 and made his major-league debut in August before ending the year with shoulder inflammation after his first […]

Ryan Succop Perfect In Monday Night Win Over Saints

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop converted his only field goal attempt and drilled both extra-point tries in Monday's 17-16 win over the New Orleans Saints. The 36-year-old connected on a 21-yard field goal attempt during the first quarter. Succop's field goal was the team's only points with under four minutes remaining in the game. […]

Dylan Moore To Have Core-Muscle Surgery

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto confirmed on Tuesday that utility player Dylan Moore (core) will have surgery for a core injury that has bothered him since the end of last season. Moore is in Philadelphia to have the surgery in the coming days, and it will come with a six- to eight-week […]

Joe Jimenez Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Joe Jimenez (back) is throwing up to 90 feet without symptoms while working on lumbar and core flexibility and strength, according to the team. He is expected to be ready for spring training next year. Jimenez ended the 2022 season on the injured list due to a right lumbar spine strain, […]

Week 14 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2022 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

The Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints, and Washington Commanders are on a bye this week, but those teams don't have high-end fantasy kickers, so Week 14 should be fairly straightforward at the position. That said, even kickers have dealt with injury issues this season, so it's always a […]

IDP Leagues Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Football Week 14

I was wrong about Bobby Wagner. All it took was putting him in a new system, and now he’s a QB-wrecker, too. He made two sacks and an interception, his first of the year, in his revenge game against the Seahawks. That’s five sacks on the year and ties his career-high. Other standout individual defensive […]

Alex Faedo Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training

Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Faedo (hip) is throwing from up to 90 feet without symptoms while working on strength, balance and range of motion in his surgically repaired right hip, according to the team. Faedo is expected to be ready for spring training next year. The 27-year-old had surgery on his right hip in late […]

Tarik Skubal Progressing In His Recovery

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (arm) had flexor tendon surgery on Aug. 17 and continues to progress through the forearm strengthening phase of his rehab program, according to the team. The team hasn't discussed a timetable for Skubal, but a typical return for a pitcher is six to nine months, depending on the extent of […]

Jake Rogers Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (elbow) has started a normal offseason conditioning program and is throwing up to 105 feet without symptoms, according to the team. Rogers is expected to be ready for spring training next year. He was swinging a bate late last season, but he wasn't ready for full activity. The 27-year-old resumed […]