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Torrey Smith Ruled Out For Thursday Night
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Torrey Smith (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday night against the Steelers. It'll be Smith's third straight missed game. The all-or-nothing veteran receiver belongs on the waiver wire. Rookie D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel will continue to benefit in the passing game. Moore has more upside as the team's No. […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoRyan Tannehill Officially Out For Week 10
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) will not play in Week 10 against the Packers. Tannehill is struggling in his rehab from a capsule injury to his right shoulder and is out indefinitely. The Dolphins expect him to return at some point this year, but fantasy owners shouldn't be holding out hope. Leave Tannehill to […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDerek Anderson Not Cleared, Josh Allen To Be Limited
Buffalo Bills quarterback Derek Anderson (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol on Wednesday and won't practice, while rookie Josh Allen (elbow) will be limited in practice. Head coach Sean McDermott said they are taking the QB position a day at a time this week. There's a chance that Allen could return this weekend to […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDuke Johnson Is Fantasy-Relevant Once Again
I was facing a dilemma in one of my fantasy leagues last week with Patriots rookie Sony Michel (knee) questionable to play in the Sunday night game. Should I risk rolling with him and then possibly having to pick up Cordarrelle Patterson or Jamaal Williams at the last minute if Michel was inactive? My other […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoSaints, Dez Bryant Working On Contract
Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant left his workout with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday without a contract, but the Saints liked what they saw and the two sides are negotiating a deal, according to sources. Bryant showed signs of rapid decline his last two seasons with the Cowboys, but he remains a big-bodied and […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoTexans Secondary Could Get Key Pieces Back After Bye
The Houston Texans are hopeful that both cornerbacks Johnathan Joseph (ankle, knee) and Aaron Colvin (ankle) will be able to return in Week 11 against the Redskins after their bye. Joseph was out in Week 9 with a sprained knee and sprained ankle, but he's optimistic he'll return after the bye. Colvin has missed the […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoWhite Sox Have Interest In Patrick Corbin, J.A. Happ
The Chicago White Sox are active in the starting pitching market and have interest in free-agent starting pitchers Patrick Corbin and J.A. Happ, among others, according to sources. Reynaldo Lopez is the team's only current pitcher that threw 50-plus innings with a sub-4.00 ERA in 2018. It's fair to say the rebuilding White Sox have […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoAqib Talib Expects To Be Ready After Thanksgiving
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Aqib Talib (ankle) expects to return following the team's Week 12 bye after Thanksgiving. "I had a great visit with the doctor today. It looks like the week after Thanksgiving, I'll be full speed, ready to go," Talib said. The Rams have been shredded by opposing wideouts of late and cornerback […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoBraves, Twins Interested In Robinson Chirinos
The Atlanta Braves and Minnesota Twins are showing interest in free-agent catcher Robinson Chirinos, according to sources. Chirinos is likely to draw much more interest on the open market after slugging a career-high 18 home runs and driving in 65 in 113 games for the Rangers in 2018 despite hitting just .222/.338/.419. Power-hitting catchers are […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCollin McHugh Has Chance To Re-Enter Rotation In 2019
Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said that starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr.'s (elbow) Tommy John surgery "increases the odds" that Collin McHugh returns to the starting rotation next year. Houston's rotation was stacked in 2018 after they acquired Gerrit Cole, but both Dallas Keuchel and Charlie Morton seem likely to depart in free agency, […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJ.D. McKissic Not Quite Ready To Return
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said it will be at least another week before running back J.D. McKissic (leg) will come off Injured Reserve. The hybrid running back/receiver had 187 yards rushing and 266 yards receiving last season, giving them some added flexibility in the offense. McKissic fractured his leg over the summer and […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoThree Teams Showing Interest In Nelson Cruz
The Houston Astros, Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays are showing interest in trading for Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz. Seattle is apparently willing to discuss almost any player in trades this winter, with the 38-year-old Cruz being one of the most likely players to be moved. Despite his age, Cruz managed to […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoNationals Made Aggressive Offer To Bryce Harper
The Washington Nationals offered free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper an "aggressive" long-term deal on the last day of the regular season, but he predictably turned it down. The offer included no opt-outs and was for less than the $400 million some have speculated that Harper could receive on the open market, according to a person with […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoLance McCullers Jr. Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Tuesday and will miss the entire 2019 season. It's a huge blow to Houston's rotation moving forward, as they could also be parting ways with Dallas Keuchel and Charlie Morton in free agency. McCullers missed a large chunk of the second half […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoYankees Working On One-Year Deal With CC Sabathia
The New York Yankees are working through the details of a one-year, $8 million deal to re-sign starting pitcher CC Sabathia on Tuesday, according to a source. In what is expected to be Sabathia's last year of his career, he didn't want to look around on the open market and preferred to work out something […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoRick Renteria Receives Contract Extension
Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said that manager Rick Renteria signed a contract extension some time ago and that 2019 will not be his last season under contract. Renteria has gone 129-195 in his two years as the skipper for the Pale Hose. The White Sox are in the midst of a rebuilding […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoGeronimo Allison Placed On Injured Reserve
The Green Bay Packers placed wide receiver Geronimo Allison (groin) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, officially ending his season. The team also released safety Jermaine Whitehead. This could mean that Allison will need to go under the knife and undergo core muscle surgery. The 24-year-old will finish the year with 20 catches on 30 targets […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJason Garrett Won't Take Over Play-Calling Duties
Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said he will not take over play-calling duties from offensive coordinator Scott Linehan at this time. “Right now, Scott Linehan is going to call the plays for the offense," Garrett said. That doesn't mean a change isn't on the horizon, but Linehan will at least be running the offense […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDodgers Showing Interest In DJ LeMahieu
The Los Angeles Dodgers are showing early interest in free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu, according to sources. LeMahieu is exactly the type of hitter that the Dodgers could use more of after whiffing too often during the regular season and playoffs. LeMahieu hit .276/.321/.428 with 15 home runs, 62 RBI and six stolen bases for […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJulio Pablo Martinez Injured In AFL
Texas Rangers outfielder Julio Pablo Martinez (groin), who is the team's No. 2 prospect, was removed from the Arizona Fall League as a precaution. Martinez had hit .327 with a homer, six RBI and four stolen bases in 52 at-bats in the AFL after slashing .266/.378/.457 with nine long balls, 24 RBI and 13 stolen […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoSean Lee Expected To Miss Some Time
There is no definitive timetable for Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee (hamstring) after he aggravated his hamstring on Monday night, but he's expected to be out for "a little bit," according to head coach Jason Garrett. It's not a big surprise considering Lee's inability to stay on the field for long stretches of time. Even […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoBlue Jays Interested In J.A. Happ Reunion
The Toronto Blue Jays are interested in signing free-agent starting pitcher J.A. Happ, who they traded to the Yankees over the summer, according to sources. The left-handed veteran went 10-6 with a 4.18 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 10.3 K/9 over 20 starts with Toronto last year, but he was noticeably better in the Bronx after […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoNick Mullens To Get Another Start
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens will make the start under center for the second straight game on Monday night in Week 10 against the Giants. This isn't much of a surprise after Mullens burst on the scene last Thursday and demolished the lowly Raiders, but it's now official. C.J. Beathard has shown flashes filling […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMets Will Consider Pursuing High-Profile Relievers
The New York Mets will consider pursuing free-agent relief pitchers such as Craig Kimbrel, Zach Britton, David Robertson, Adam Ottavino and Andrew Miller, according to major league sources. The Mets bullpen is thin and without an obvious closer, as Robert Gsellman closed out the year as the ninth-inning man. Miller could be up for a […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJack Conklin In Concussion Protocol
Tennessee Titans right tackle Jack Conklin (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol after suffering a head injury on Monday night in the win over the Cowboys. Conklin is one of the league's best right tackles, so it'd be a downgrade for quarterback Marcus Mariota and the Titans running game against the Patriots in Week […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoTajae Sharpe Expected To Be Fine For Week 10
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said wide receiver Tajae Sharpe tweaked something in pre-game warmups on Monday night but was close to 100 percent and should be fine for Week 10 against the Patriots. Sharpe caught his only target for no gain in the win over the Cowboys and has 17 catches on 25 […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoYankees Looking At Charlie Morton, Daniel Hudson, David Phelps
The New York Yankees requested medicals on free-agent pitchers Charlie Morton, Daniel Hudson and David Phelps. Morton is by far the most notable of the group after going 15-3 with a 3.13 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and career-high 10.8 K/9 over 30 starts this year. He's 34 years old, though, and dealt with arm issues down […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoLions Sign Bruce Ellington, Waive Ameer Abdullah
The Detroit Lions signed free-agent wide receiver Bruce Ellington on Tuesday and waived running back Ameer Abdullah in a corresponding move, according to a source. Ellington caught eight of 12 targets for 92 yards and a touchdown for the Texans in three games earlier this season before he was released. He'll help with depth after […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoRays Talking About Mike Zunino
The Tampa Bay Rays have had discussions with the Seattle Mariners regarding catcher Mike Zunino, according to sources. Nick Ciuffo and Michael Perez are the only two backstops currently on Tampa's 40-man roster, and they have played in a combined 40 games in the majors. David Freitas is the only other catcher on the Mariners […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMariners Want To Hold Mitch Haniger, Edwin Diaz, Marco Gonzales
The Seattle Mariners would like to hold onto outfielder Mitch Haniger, closer Edwin Diaz and starting pitcher Marco Gonzales, but "everyone else is up for grabs." Sources are saying that the M's are considering a full-fledged teardown of the roster this winter after finishing third in the American League West in 2018. Haniger and Diaz […]
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