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Mitch Trubisky Feeling Better
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (shoulder) is feeling better this week, but head coach Matt Nagy won't say whether he expects Trubisky to return to a full practice this week ahead of an important Week 14 matchup with the Rams. Trubisky has missed the last two games with a right shoulder injury, but he resumed […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoRyan Switzer In Concussion Protocol
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that wide receiver Ryan Switzer (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol, although the team is optimistic about him. Switzer has 29 catches on 35 targets for 223 yards and a touchdown and hasn't been that involved in the offense, but his absence will be felt much more […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJustin Hunter Headed To Injured Reserve
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Justin Hunter (shoulder), who was injured on Sunday night against the Chargers, is headed to season-ending Injured Reserve, according to a source. The team will wait a week before re-evaluating him to see if he needs surgery. Hunter had just three catches on 13 targets for 21 yards in five games […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoC.J. Prosise To Have Surgery
Seattle Seahawks running back C.J. Prosise (abdomen), who was placed on Injured Reserve last week, will have abdominal surgery, according to head coach Pete Carroll. It's unknown how long the surgery will sideline him, but he should be ready in time for next season. The 24-year-old just hasn't been able to stay healthy in his […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoChris Carson Not Expected To Miss Time
The Seattle Seahawks don't expect running back Chris Carson (finger) to miss any time after he dislocated his index finger in the Week 13 blowout over the 49ers. Carson said the injury required stitches, but he's not concerned that it will keep him out in Week 14 against the Vikings. "He came out fine in […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoColt McCoy Fractures Fibula Monday Night
Washington Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy's (leg) season is over after X-rays showed that he suffered a fractured right fibula on Monday night against the Eagles, according to a source. McCoy was a perfect 4-for-4 for 50 yards passing on the night before he suffered the ugly injury. He was seeing starting time after Alex Smith […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoA.J. Green To Have Season-Ending Surgery
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (toe) is expected to have season-ending surgery on torn ligaments in his toe that will sideline him for three to four months, according to a source. The good news is that he is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for organized team activities in 2019. This […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoPadres Interested In Nathan Eovaldi
The San Diego Padres remain interested in free-agent starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi, according to sources. Eovaldi has undergone Tommy John surgery twice but has returned better than ever and still can regularly hit 100 mph with his heater. The right-hander was a godsend to the Red Sox in the second half and into the playoffs […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMatt Breida Ruled Out For Week 14
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that running back Matt Breida (ankle) will not play in Week 14 against the Broncos. It will be Breida's first missed game since his freshman year of high school. Breida had been playing hurt for much of the year and aggravated his ankle in pregame warmups on […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDarren Sproles Active For First Time Since Week 1
Philadelphia Eagles veteran running back Darren Sproles (hamstring) is active on Monday night against the Redskins for the first time since Week 1. While Sproles could be used in passing situations in space, the 35-year-old is likely to be eased back in behind rookie Josh Adams, Corey Clement and Wendell Smallwood. Smallwood, who was being […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoTrey Quinn Won't Play Against Eagles
Washington Redskins wide receiver/returner Trey Quinn (ankle) is inactive for Monday night against the Eagles. Quinn will mainly be missed on special teams, as he was not a fantasy factor at all this year on offense. Running backs Byron Marshall and Samaje Perine are also healthy scratches with Chris Thompson (ribs) returning as the third-down […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJordan Reed, Jamison Crowder Active On Monday
Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (back) and wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle) are both active on Monday night against the Eagles. With Colt McCoy starting at quarterback the rest of the way, Reed will be a safety blanket underneath. He's seen 19 targets the last two weeks and has 13 catches and a touchdown […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJoakim Soria Drawing Plenty Of Interest
Free-agent relief pitcher Joakim Soria is drawing interest from the Diamondbacks, Angels, Yankees, Braves and Reds, according to a source. The 34-year-old had a nice season between the White Sox and Brewers last season, sporting a 3.12 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 11.1 K/9 over 60 2/3 innings. Soria doesn't have much fantasy value unless he's […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCarlos Santana, J.P. Crawford Heading To Seattle
The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Carlos Santana and shortstop J.P. Crawford from the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday in exchange for shortstop Jean Segura and relief pitchers Juan Nicasio and James Pazos. Seattle will look like a brand-new ball club in 2019. Santana, who hit .229/.352/.414 with 24 homers and 86 RBI in his lone […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoPhillies Acquire Jean Segura From Seattle
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired shortstop Jean Segura and relief pitchers Juan Nicasio and James Pazos from the Seattle Mariners on Monday in exchange for first baseman Carlos Santana and shortstop J.P. Crawford. Segura is a top-of-the-order hitter that can do it all at the plate and represents a big upgrade over Crawford. He'll remain one […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJosh Adams Good To Go For Monday Night
Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Josh Adams (hip) got fist bumps from general manager Howie Roseman and head coach Doug Pederson after pregame warmups and is good to go for Monday night against the Redskins. Adams tweaked his hip in practice on Saturday, but it looks like he will still start. The 22-year-old had 22 […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoKareem Hunt Goes Unclaimed On Waivers
Free-agent running back Kareem Hunt went unclaimed off waivers and is officially a free agent on Monday, according to a source. Hunt is currently on the commissioner's exempt list after a video surfaced late last week of Hunt kicking and shoving a woman in a Cleveland hotel from earlier this year. He is expected to […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoA.J. Green In Protective Boot
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (foot) is in a protective boot on Monday after being carted off the field in the Week 13 loss to the Broncos. The Bengals haven't updated Green's status, although it definitely looked like an injury that would keep Green out for the final four games of the season. He […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoChristian Kirk Placed On Injured Reserve
The Arizona Cardinals placed rookie wide receiver Christian Kirk (foot) and left guard Mike Iupati (knee) on Injured Reserve on Monday, ending their seasons, according to head coach Steve Wilks. Kirk had been the team's most consistent pass catcher in his rookie season and had been one of rookie quarterback Josh Rosen's favorite targets in […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoSaquon Barkley Says He's Fine
New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley (shoulder) said he feels fine after injuring his shoulder in the Week 13 overtime win over the Bears. The 21-year-old rookie has been everything he was advertised as and more in his first season in the NFL. He has now rushed for over 100 yards in three […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoTrey Quinn In Walking Boot
Washington Redskins wide receiver Trey Quinn (ankle), who missed practice on Saturday and who is questionable for Monday night, was seen in a walking boot walking to the team's plane. Quinn is more valuable to the team as a returner, and he has just nine catches on 10 targets for 75 yards and a touchdown […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoNo Decision On D'Onta Foreman
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said the team still hasn't made a decision on whether to activate running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) from the Physically Unable to Perform list. The deadline to do so is this Wednesday. With Lamar Miller surpassing 100 yards on the ground in back-to-back games, the Texans aren't as desperate […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoChiefs To Sign Charcandrick West
The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to sign free-agent running back Charcandrick West instead of C.J. Anderson, according to sources. West spent the last several seasons with the Chiefs and knows their playbook, filling the void created on the roster by Kareem Hunt. Anderson had a really good workout on Monday and could be a […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJay Bruce Expected To Remain With Mariners
Seattle Mariners outfielder Jay Bruce, who was part of the trade that sent second baseman Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz to the Mets, said he's been told that he will stay with the Mariners entering spring training. Bruce is owed $26 million over the next two seasons, so the Mariners were believed to be […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoKenley Jansen Rides Stationary Bike Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen (heart) posted a video on Twitter of him riding a stationary bike a week after undergoing heart surgery to treat his atrial fibrillation. It's the second heart procedure Jansen has had this year, but he's fully expected to be ready for spring training next year. The hard-throwing closer wasn't […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoSam Darnold Trending Towards Playing In Week 14
While New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles has declined to say if rookie quarterback Sam Darnold (foot) will return to face the Bills in Week 14, it is trending in that direction. Bowles said Darnold was healthy enough to play against the Titans in Week 13, but the team didn't want to throw him […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoRed Sox Likely To Have Interest In Kelvin Herrera
The Boston Red Sox may be in need of a closer next year if free-agent Craig Kimbrel doesn't return, and they could look to free-agent reliever Kelvin Herrera (foot). General manager Dave Dombrowski tried to trade for Herrera at the trade deadline last summer. Herrera tore the Lisfranc ligament in his left foot on Aug. […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoPatrick Corbin Could Make Decision Soon
Free-agent starting pitcher Patrick Corbin, the most attractive free-agent starter on the market this winter, is expected to make a decision on where he will sign soon. The Yankees, Phillies and Nationals are all serious about him and are considered the favorites to land the lefty. Whoever lands the 29-year-old will be getting one of […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDodgers Announce Extension For Dave Roberts
The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a four-year contract extension with manager Dave Roberts on Monday. It's well-deserved after he has guided the Blue to back-to-back World Series appearances. In his three seasons as the skipper in LA, Roberts has a record of 287-200. He made some head-scratching decisions in the World Series that wound […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJean Segura Waives No-Trade Clause
Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura has waived his no-trade clause to go from the Mariners to the Phillies in a proposed trade that is expected to include first baseman Carlos Santana, according to a source. Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford is also expected to go to Seattle along with Santana. There could be other players involved […]
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