Royals Officially Sign Maikel Franco

Updating a previous report, the Kansas City Royals signed third baseman Maikel Franco to a one-year, $2.95 million deal on Thursday. He can earn another $1.05 million in incentives. Franco will get a chance to re-establish his value with the rebuilding Royals, where he's expected to enter the 2020 season as the starting third baseman. […]

Royals Emerge As Favorites For Maikel Franco

The Kansas City Royals have emerged as the favorites to sign third baseman Maikel Franco, and a deal could be done soon, according to a source. Once a top prospect for the Phillies, Franco disappointed in 2019 by hitting only .234/.297/.409 with 17 home runs and 56 RBI in his 123 games for Philly. His […]

Gio Gonzalez Going To White Sox

The Chicago White Sox are in agreement on an undisclosed deal with starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez on Thursday. The 34-year-old left-hander was 3-2 with a 3.50 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 78 strikeouts in 87 1/3 innings in 17 starts and two relief appearances for the Brew Crew in 2019. He came over to Milwaukee in […]

Angels Agree With Julio Teheran

The Los Angeles Angels agreed to a one-year deal with starting pitcher Julio Teheran on Thursday, according to a source familiar with the deal. Financial terms of the deal weren't immediately disclosed. Teheran is expected to join Dylan Bundy, Andrew Heaney, Shohei Ohtani and Griffin Canning in the starting rotation in 2020. Teheran, 28, went […]

Curtis Samuel Added To Injury Report

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (knee) was added to the Week 16 injury report and was limited in practice on Thursday. It's definitely concerning, but another limited practice on Friday would put Samuel on track to face the Colts this Sunday during fantasy finals week. The 23-year-old has touchdowns in two of his last […]

Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison Miss Practice

Minnesota Vikings running backs Dalvin Cook (shoulder) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) are both absent from practice on Thursday. Cook is still holding out hope that he can play on Monday night against the Packers, but reports out on Thursday suggest that is unlikely. We'll get a better read on both his and Mattison's statuses later […]

Kerryon Johnson Expected To Return Against Broncos

The Detroit Lions haven't made anything official yet, but The Athletic's Chris Burke expects running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) to come off Injured Reserve and rejoin the lineup for Week 16 against the Broncos. Johnson would likely start if he were available, but he hasn't played in a game since Oct. 20 against the Vikings […]

Nelson Agholor Not At Practice

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor (knee) remained out of practice on Thursday. Agholor is likely to miss his third straight game, and he's in danger of missing Week 17 as well. The Eagles will likely go with three-receiver sets consisting of J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Greg Ward and Robert Davis in a huge divisional matchup with […]

Rhett Ellison Downgraded To Limited

New York Giants tight end Rhett Ellison (concussion) was downgraded to a limited practice on Thursday after practicing in full on Wednesday. It's something worth watching entering Week 16 against the Redskins. The 31-year-old hasn't played since Nov. 10 due to his head injury, but he'll leapfrog rookie Kaden Smith as the primary pass-catching tight […]

Will Grier Confirmed As Week 16 Starter

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Perry Fewell confirmed on Thursday that rookie quarterback Will Grier will start in Week 16 against the Colts. The expectation earlier this week was that the Panthers would give Grier the keys to the offense for the final two weeks, and now that is confirmed. With nothing to play for, […]

Dalvin Cook Going Through Normal Preparations

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) said that he's going through his "normal preparation" for the week with hopes that he can play on Monday night against the Packers. "If I’m ready to go, I’m ready to go," Cook said. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported earlier Thursday that it's unlikely Cook will suit up. Especially […]

DeAndre Hopkins Back At Practice Thursday

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (illness) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out sick on Wednesday. He'll be completely fine to face the Buccaneers this Saturday in Week 16. It couldn't be a better matchup for those in the fantasy finals this weekend, as Tampa's secondary allows the most fantasy points per game […]

Teams Interested In Yoenis Cespedes Trade

The New York Mets have had teams reach out to them in the past week concerning a potential trade for outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, according to a source. There is nothing close or imminent, but some initial conversations have taken place after the Mets restructured Cespedes' contract. The Cuban slugger missed the entire 2019 season due […]

A Healthy Steven Souza Jr. Is Attracting Interest

Outfielder Steven Souza Jr. (knee), who is running, hitting and throwing at 100 percent intensity after April surgery on his left knee, is drawing interest from the Rangers, Rays, Cubs and Giants, according to a source. The 30-year-old tore multiple ligaments in his knee in spring training for the Diamondbacks and missed the entire 2019 […]

Reds Discussing Francisco Lindor

The Cincinnati Reds are the latest team to engage the Cleveland Indians about a potential trade for shortstop Francisco Lindor, according to a source. It's unknown if there is any traction for a trade, but the Reds have been aggressive in trades before on Trevor Bauer and Yasiel Puig, and they have attractive trade chips […]

Chris Godwin Ruled Out For Week 16

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that wide receiver Chris Godwin (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 16 against the Texans on Saturday. This should come as no surprise to fantasy owners, as Godwin is expected to miss the final two games of the season. With Mike Evans (hamstring) and Scott Miller […]

Robby Anderson, Demaryius Thomas Miss Practice

New York Jets wide receivers Robby Anderson (illness) and Demaryius Thomas (ankle, knee) are not practicing on Thursday. Thomas also missed practice on Wednesday, so he's not in a good spot to return in Week 16 against the Steelers. Vyncint Smith filled in for DT last week as the third wideout, but he's not a […]

Chris Godwin Absent Again Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (hamstring) was absent from practice again on Thursday. Godwin is fully expected to miss the final two games of the season after pulling his hamstring in Week 15. You won't be able to use him for your fantasy championship matches, unfortunately. Breshad Perriman, who broke out for three […]

Jerry Jones Optimistic About Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones showed some optimism on the status of quarterback Dak Prescott (shoulder) for Week 16 in the important meeting with the Eagles. "I’m totally convinced he’ll be in top form. We need him in top form and he will be in top form," Jones said. Prescott should be active, but he […]

Christian Kirk Misses Practice Wednesday

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk (ankle) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Kirk should be able to play in Week 16 against the Seahawks, but his status shouldn't be taken for granted. He'll need to get in at least a limited session either Thursday or Friday to have a shot at suiting […]

Hunter Renfrow Could Return In Week 16

Oakland Raiders rookie wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (rib) was limited in practice on Wednesday. It puts Renfrow potentially on track to return for the first time since Nov. 24 against the Jets. The first-year receiver has just 36 catches (53 targets) for 396 yards and two touchdowns this year, though, so he won't be a […]

Noah Fant Gets In Limited Practice

Denver Broncos rookie tight end Noah Fant (shoulder) practiced on a limited basis on Wednesday. Fant injured his shoulder in the Week 15 loss to the Chiefs but was able to finish out the game. He should be fine to play in Week 16 against the Lions if he avoids any late-week setbacks. The rookie […]

Damien Williams Returns To Limited Practice

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (ribs) was a limited participant on Wednesday. He hasn't played since suffering a rib injury in Week 11 against the Chargers, but he was also limited last Wednesday and Thursday before missing his third straight game in Week 15 against the Broncos. Williams could be in line to […]

Nicholas Castellanos Receiving Plenty Of Interest

The Cubs, Giants and Rangers all have mutual interest in outfielder Nicholas Castellanos, but money may be an issue in him re-signing with the Cubs. There is obvious intrigue in him returning to the Cubbies after he hit .321/.356/.646 with 16 home runs and 36 RBI in 51 games with them after being traded over […]

Wade Miley Agrees With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds officially agreed to a two-year, $15 million deal with left-handed starter Wade Miley on Wednesday, according to a source. The deal includes a team option for 2022 that can bring the total value of the contract to $24 million. The 33-year-old southpaw was 14-6 with a 3.98 ERA and 140 strikeouts for […]

Trent Brown Sent To Injured Reserve

Oakland Raiders Pro Bowl right tackle Trent Brown (pectoral) was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, according to head coach Jon Gruden. Brown has been a huge asset for Oakland's offensive line, mainly in pass protection, in his first year with the Raiders. His loss could prove costly in the team's final two games, starting […]

DeAndre Hopkins Out Sick Wednesday

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (illness) missed practice on Wednesday. Hopkins should be just fine for a juicy matchup with Tampa Bay's porous secondary in Week 16 on Saturday. The elite wideout has gone over 100 yards receiving in each of the last two games against the Broncos and Titans and has seven touchdowns […]

Jets Defense Could Get Jamal Adams Back

New York Jets safety Jamal Adams (foot) returned to practice on Wednesday and said the chances of him playing in Week 16 against the Steelers are "very high." The 24-year-old has been out since Dec. 1. He's one of the key pieces of the entire Jets Defense, so his return would be excellent news as […]

Taylor Gabriel Still Not Practicing Wednesday

Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (concussion) remains out of practice on Wednesday. Gabriel hasn't practiced since suffering his head injury on Nov. 24 against the Giants. With the Bears now eliminated from playoff contention with two games remaining, there's a good chance we won't see Gabriel again this season. Allen Robinson and Anthony Miller […]

Bo Scarbrough Limited In Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions running back Bo Scarbrough (ribs) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Scarbrough missed the Week 15 game against the Buccaneers, but he could be on track to return this Sunday in a matchup with the Broncos on the road. Even so, Scarbrough could be limited for a tanking Lions team in […]