Nov 9, 2026, 10:31 AM ET

Catcher Bo Naylor, a former teammate of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, testified last Thursday at their sports-betting trial that he did not know gamblers could place bets on individual pitches until the criminal case arose, according to Larry Neumeister of The Associated Press. Clase and Ortiz pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges after they were filed a year ago. Prosecutors said the two pitchers accepted several thousand dollars in payments so sports gamblers could place bets on individual pitches, enabling the gamblers to pocket at least $460,000. Prosecutors say that Clase began giving information about his pitches to bettors in 2023 and recruited Ortiz into the scheme in 2025. Clase and Ortiz are both free on bail and are on non-disciplinary leave from the Guardians without pay while facing prosecution. Naylor testified that he was not close friends with either pitcher, and that he would frequently see Clase on his cellular phone in the locker room. Prosecutors have alleged that Clase sometimes broke MLB rules by communicating with gamblers during games.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Associated Press - Larry Neumeister

Nov 9, 2026, 10:29 AM ET

Miami wide receiver Caleb Douglas put together one of his better showings of the season in Week 9, and that keeps him as a deep-league starting option and potential standard league streamer for Week 10 and beyond. He got a season-high eight targets against the Lions, catching six to set another season high. Douglas went for 70 yards, a mark he's now reached three times over five games played. He has 296 receiving yards and two touchdowns over 19 receptions and 27 targets this season. Douglas might not be the flashiest fantasy option, but he's delivering enough on a weekly basis to keep turning to in deeper fantasy setups. For fantasy owners in standard leagues lacking quality wide receivers, he's a streaming option every week.--Morgan Rode
Source: ESPN

Nov 9, 2026, 10:27 AM ET

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman is set to play Monday night against Minnesota after being limited in practice during the week with a shoulder injury. Coleman caught one pass for four yards against Baltimore in Week 8, despite playing 63 snaps. He has 20 catches for 287 yards and three touchdowns in seven games, but hasn't seen enough consistent targets to become a reliable fantasy option. Joshua Palmer (hamstring) is out Monday, which could open up more opportunities for Coleman. He'll still have to compete for targets with DJ Moore, who drew seven looks against Baltimore. Coleman is available in most fantasy leagues and is worth considering as a bench stash, especially if he sees more involvement against Minnesota. His performance on Monday should help managers decide whether to put in a claim this week.--Ryan Pederson
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Nov 9, 2026, 10:22 AM ET

New York Jets wide receiver Adonai Mitchell failed to catch any of his seven targets in Sunday's 35-12 loss to Kansas City. The disappointing outing followed a breakout Week 8 performance against Las Vegas, when he caught seven passes for 142 yards and a touchdown. Mitchell continues to see opportunities with Garrett Wilson (concussion) sidelined, but his production has been inconsistent. His seven targets Sunday are encouraging for fantasy managers considering a waiver claim, even if the results weren't. Mitchell remains a speculative addition in deeper leagues ahead of Week 10 against Buffalo. Managers should monitor Wilson's health throughout the week, as his return would likely reduce Mitchell's opportunities in the passing game.--Ryan Pederson
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Nov 9, 2026, 10:20 AM ET

Washington tight end Chig Okonkwo put together another solid performance in Week 9, so he should gain some more fantasy football value going into Week 10. He caught six of his seven targets this week, racking up 57 receiving yards. Okonkwo has three or more targets in all six games he's played in this season, but has produced more of late, with 57 or more receiving yards in three of his past four appearances. Okonkwo has yet to find the end zone this season, so that holds him back from being an even bigger fantasy option. With wide receiver Terry McLaurin (knee) no longer around, Okonkwo has a chance to remain as involved as he's been these past few weeks, and that makes him a deep-league starting option and a possible standard league streamer.--Morgan Rode
Source: ESPN

Nov 9, 2026, 10:18 AM ET

The Chicago Cubs' priority this offseason is starting pitching, but The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma writes that it is unlikely that the Cubs will enter a bidding war for two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal. The Cubs were aggressive in adding third baseman Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million deal last offseason, but they have shied away from the very top of the free-agent market in recent offseasons. Chicago has "shown no interest" in spending like the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets, and it will not be an exception this winter, when labor negotiations will muddy the waters for teams and their finances. The Cubs will, however, check in on other pitches, as they have just one pitcher with legitimate starting experience on their roster who is set to enter 2027 healthy. The goal for the Cubs is likely to bring in three starting pitchers. After their starters allowed the third-most home runs (142) in 2026, the Cubs will target pitchers with high ground-ball rates and/or a high strikeout rate. This means they will most likely attempt to bring back right-hander Clay Holmes, who led baseball with a 60.7% ground-ball rate. Two other potential free-agent fits could be Freddy Peralta and Michael King. For Skubal, it is going to take a large sum of money to secure his services long-term, and the Dodgers and Mets will be the front-runners.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Sahadev Sharma

Nov 9, 2026, 10:15 AM ET

Washington wide receiver Antonio Williams remains an intriguing fantasy football asset after what he did in Week 9. It was more about his usage than his actual production. Williams played 52 offensive snaps, which was the most he's logged so far this season across eight games - that was 83.9% of the team's total, which was also a season-high mark for him. Williams only turned that into three catches for 25 yards, but he got six targets. He has 13 targets over the past two weeks, so he could have a solid offensive role with Terry McLaurin (knee) out for the season. Williams is a better deep-league option until his production on the field picks up, but his usage and statistics over the past two weeks are positive, so don't write him off.--Morgan Rode
Source: ESPN

Nov 9, 2026, 10:13 AM ET

New England Patriots running back Corey Kiner carried eight times for 55 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 45-27 loss to Green Bay. Kiner took on a larger role after Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) left in the second half, finishing with a team-high 6.9 yards per carry. TreVeyon Henderson (illness) was also unavailable, leaving New England thin at running back. Kiner did much of his damage late in the loss, so his workload is still something to watch. Lan Larison could also see touches, especially on passing downs. With the Patriots facing Detroit in Week 10, Kiner could be in line for a starting role if Stevenson and Henderson remain out. That possibility makes him one of the more interesting running backs to target on waivers this week.--Ryan Pederson
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Nov 9, 2026, 10:10 AM ET

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy caught two of three targets for 53 yards in Sunday's 27-23 victory over Indianapolis. Most of his production came on a 46-yard reception that helped set up Dallas' game-winning touchdown. Despite George Pickens (hamstring) missing the contest, Flournoy struggled to earn consistent targets as CeeDee Lamb remained the focal point of the passing attack. Tight end Jake Ferguson (knee) also exited in the third quarter, potentially creating another opportunity for Flournoy if he misses time. The 26-year-old could see more targets depending on both players' health, but Sunday's limited involvement makes him hard to trust in fantasy lineups. Flournoy remains a speculative stash in deeper leagues heading into Week 10 against San Francisco.--Ryan Pederson
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Nov 9, 2026, 10:09 AM ET

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (elbow) had offseason elbow surgery last Thursday to remove loose bodies, according to Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Carroll is expected to maintain a normal offseason program and should be a full-go for spring training next year. The All-Star outfielder and former National League Rookie of the Year said he felt "a little bit" of discomfort in his elbow during the season, but it worsened last week. He said he has a minimally invasive NanoScope procedure, which is the same one that left-hander Tarik Skubal had when he was still with the Detroit Tigers last season that allowed him to return from the injured list in only six weeks. Carroll said he is hoping to start swinging a bat again at the start of December. Piecoro notes that the bigger issue for Carroll in 2026 was his back. He is trying to put himself in better positions in the weight room to avoid similar problems in the future. The 26-year-old also had a hamate procedure on his hand at the start of spring training, and he hit .239/.328/.467 with 22 homers, 33 doubles, and 17 triples while stealing 21 bases in 582 at-bats. It was definitely a drop after Carroll had 31 homers, 84 RBI, and 32 steals in 2025, but he has at least 22 homers and 21 stolen bases in each of the last four years.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Arizona Republic - Nick Piecoro

Nov 9, 2026, 10:07 AM ET

Green Bay running back Kaleb Johnson is worth some speculative adds in deeper fantasy football leagues after what happened in Week 9. He rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown across 14 carries. That was easily his best performance of the season, and he has just 172 rushing yards and the score over 42 attempts overall - he has one catch across three targets for 10 yards. Another thing working in his favor is that Josh Jacobs (finger) was injured, opening the chance for Johnson to pick up more offensively going forward. Things could change if the Packers swing a trade for a running back, but Johnson is worth adding in case the team sticks with its current stable of running backs.--Morgan Rode
Source: ESPN

Nov 9, 2026, 10:00 AM ET

Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Seth McGowan had six carries for 45 yards and a touchdown, along with one reception for minus-three yards in the 27-23 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. As McGowan continues to carve out a role behind starting Jonathan Taylor, the rookie scored his first career touchdown from two yards out. Taylor has been involved in trade talks, and he said postgame, "I just hope that they appreciate and know that I appreciate them and it was a pleasure to put on display not only my hard work but the team's hard work each and every single week, each and every single year. Just know it was a pleasure." If Taylor is dealt prior to Tuesday's deadline, McGowan should factor in as a low-end RB2, assuming no other backs are traded to Indianapolis. McGowan's value hinges on a Taylor trade, as he doesn't offer enough value as a handcuff in this struggling offensive attack.--Nathan Harvey
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Nov 9, 2026, 9:59 AM ET

New Jersey Devils goaltender Connor Hellebuyck won't face his former team, the Winnipeg Jets, on Tuesday night, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski reports. On Sunday, Devils general manager Sunny Mehta announced Hellebuyck's participation in that contest could give the team a "reduction in our expected win probability." After picking up his first shutout of the season in Sunday's 4-0 victory over Toronto, Hellebuyck said he is "disappointed" he won't face his former team. Since joining the Devils, Hellebuyck has posted a perfect 5-0-0 record, allowing 1.96 goals with a .913 save percentage. He's shown the level of play that earned him the 2025 MVP award and three Vezina Trophy wins.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Greg Wyshynski

Nov 9, 2026, 9:51 AM ET

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Kaelon Black had 11 carries for 70 yards in the 38-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. While starter Christian McCaffrey played and produced again, the rookie continues to factor in, totaling 33 touches over his last three games. In eight games this season, Black has 68 carries for 303 yards and a touchdown, with minimal production in the receiving game. Although McCaffrey is on pace for another elite season, his injury history and heavy workload raise concerns about his overall fantasy value. At this point, Black is a low-end FLEX play at best, but he should be rostered as one of the best handcuff options among backup running backs.--Nathan Harvey
Source: RotoBaller