17 hours agoThe Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed reliever
Eli Morgan from the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, according to sources. It's unclear what the Cubs sent Cleveland in return. Morgan went 3-0 with a strong 1.93 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 34 strikeouts and 11 walks last year for Cleveland in 42 innings out of the bullpen and has a 3.23 career ERA in 173 innings as a reliever in the big leagues. The 28-year-old has pitched a total of 265 1/3 innings at the major-league level over 161 appearances (19 starts) since making his debut in 2021 with the Guardians. Morgan sports a career 23.8% strikeout rate and a nice 6.4% walk rate, although his strikeout rate fell to a career-low 20.4% in 2024. He will likely work in the middle innings for the Cubbies in 2025 and won't be on the fantasy radar.
UPDATE: The Guardians received outfield prospect Alfonsin Rosario in return.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
17 hours agoWashington Commanders kicker
Austin Seibert (hip) is working at practice with the team on Wednesday after missing the last two games with a right-hip injury. It's good news and means that barring a setback for Seibert in practice this week, he could return as the team's primary kicker in Week 12 in a great matchup against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys.
Zane Gonzalez has done a good job replacing Seibert the last two games, but Washington will most likely go back to Seibert when he's ready. The 28-year-old booter has made 25 of his 27 field-goal attempts in eight games for the Commanders in his first year with the team and has also made all 22 of his extra-point tries. On the year, Dallas has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game to opposing kickers, so if Seibert is ready to return, he should be considered for streaming purposes.
UPDATE: Seibert was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - John Keim
17 hours agoTennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said that wide receiver
Calvin Ridley (illness) is out sick on Wednesday and won't practice, but he's expected to return to the field on Thursday. Ridley is a little under the weather as the team begins their preparations for Week 12 against the division-rival Houston Texans. The 29-year-old has plenty of time to get right before Sunday's contest and shouldn't have an issue playing this weekend. Ridley will likely see a lot of coverage from Texans cornerback Derek Stingley as he looks to improve on his 4-58-0 line in the Week 11 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. As long as Ridley is active in Week 12, fantasy managers should consider him a low-end WR2/high-end WR3/flex. He's just two weeks removed from catching five passes for 84 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: TennesseeTitans.com - Jim Wyatt
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18 hours agoThe Kansas City Chiefs are saying that running back
Isiah Pacheco (leg) will practice with the team on Wednesday. "We'll just have to see... day-by-day type thing," head coach Andy Reid said. Pacheco remains on Injured Reserve due to a fractured fibula and missed his eighth straight game in the team's first loss of the season to the Buffalo Bills in Week 11, but he was limited in practice all of last week and is eyeing his return in Week 12 against the Carolina Panthers. However, it's still uncertain as to whether the 25-year-old will actually return this weekend, and if he does, he'll be much more volatile as a must-start option in fantasy lineups.
Kareem Hunt has been a must-start RB for fantasy managers in Pacheco's absence, but he's expected to lose most of his appeal the rest of the season once Pacheco returns as KC's lead back.
UPDATE: Pacheco was officially limited on Wednesday.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Arrowhead Pride - Pete Sweeney
18 hours agoChicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said that running back
D'Andre Swift (groin) won't practice on Wednesday. Swift is now one to watch closely as the team prepares to face off against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings this Sunday in Week 12. The Bears could just be resting the 25-year-old in the first practice of the week, but we won't know until Thursday if Swift gets back onto the field. He had 14 carries for 71 yards and his fifth rushing touchdown of the year in last week's loss to the division-rival Green Bay Packers while also catching both of his targets for 13 yards. Swift's fantasy value has been held back by
Roschon Johnson getting considerable work in the red zone, though. If Swift's injury is serious enough to potentially keep him from playing against Minnesota, Johnson would be a popular plug-and-play fantasy option.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Kevin Fishbain
18 hours agoNew York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said on Wednesday that the team is opening the 21-day practice window for linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (wrist) to return from Injured Reserve, and the team is hopeful that he can play on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12. Thibodeaux missed a fifth straight game in Week 10 due to a broken wrist, but after having last week's bye to rest up, the 23-year-old could return for New York's defense. The former fifth overall pick in 2022 out of Oregon will be a welcomed addition as they look to slow down a Bucs defense this weekend that could be getting star wide receiver
Mike Evans (hamstring) back. Through five games in 2024 in his third NFL season, Thibodeaux has provided only 12 tackles (eight solo), two sacks and seven QB hits for the G-Men.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: SNY - Connor Hughes
18 hours agoPhiladelphia Eagles defensive end Bryce Huff (wrist) will have surgery on his wrist on Thursday and is expected to return towards the end of the season, according to sources. Huff suffered a wrist injury in the Week 8 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars but managed to play the last two games. The 26-year-old pass-rusher will now go under the knife but should be back with the team for a potential postseason run, barring a setback in his recovery after surgery. The Memphis product is in his fifth year in the NFL (first with the Eagles) and has recorded only 10 tackles (five solo), 2.5 sacks and a pass breakup after finishing with a career-high 10 sacks in 2023 in his final year with the New York Jets.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Tim McManus
18 hours agoWeather could be an issue for the Thursday night divisional clash in Week 12 against the Pittsburgh Steelers and hosting Browns in Cleveland, with AccuWeather saying wind gusts could reach 38 mph with "periods of rain" and a 91 percent chance of precipitation. Temperature at kickoff is expected to be at 37 degrees. Browns running back
Nick Chubb played only 22 offensive snaps in the Week 11 loss to the New Orleans Saints by design with a short turnaround coming, and Cleveland could lean more on Chubb this Thursday, especially given the expected weather. Quarterback
Jameis Winston has had at least 41 pass attempts in each of his three starts, but Cleveland probably won't want Winston throwing that much in windy conditions. The Steelers are tied for fifth in opponent yards per rush at 4.1 and are eighth in EPA per opponent rush at 1.3.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
19 hours agoThe Cleveland Browns have uncertainty at their left-tackle spot heading into Thursday's battle with the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers after Dawand Jones (leg) suffered a season-ending fractured fibula in the Week 11 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee) will likely return to the starting lineup if he's healthy enough to play. If Wills cannot go this week, Germain Ifedi would likely get the nod to protect quarterback
Jameis Winston's blind side against one of the best defenses in the NFL. Ifedi has played both tackle spots in 2024 for Cleveland. With their offensive line beat up, the Browns added Geron Christian from the Rams' practice squad earlier this week for more depth after he was forced to start the final nine games a year ago. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said it's unlikely Christian will play on such a short week.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
19 hours agoThe Dallas Cowboys opened running back
Brandin Cooks' (knee) 21-day practice window on Wednesday to return from Injured Reserve. Head coach Mike McCarthy said on Tuesday that the team is hoping to get Cooks back for their Week 12 divisional tilt this Sunday against the Washington Commanders. The 31-year-old veteran has been out since Sept. 26 due to an infected right knee that required surgery, so even though his practice window has opened, he's not a lock to return this weekend. Cooks is going to need to prove to Dallas in practice this week that he's ready to roll. Even if he is cleared to play against Washington on Sunday, fantasy managers would be wise to avoid him in starting lineups with quarterback
Cooper Rush now leading the offense. Cooks caught nine passes for 91 yards and one touchdown in four games before his injury.
UPDATE: Cooks was limited in Wednesday's practice.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: DallasCowboys.com - Patrik Walker
19 hours agoTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Mike Evans (hamstring) was seen on the practice field again on Wednesday. We won't know exactly how much Evans did in practice until the team releases their official report later in the day, but all signs are trending toward him returning to action this Sunday to take on the New York Giants coming out of the team's bye. He missed the last three games due to a right-hamstring ailment and said he probably could have pushed to return for the Week 10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The 31-year-old future Hall of Famer should be returned to all fantasy lineups this weekend if he's active as the clear WR1 for the Bucs now that
Chris Godwin (ankle) is out for the season. When healthy, Evans has averaged 11.8 half-PPR points in seven games, which ranks 21st among all pass-catchers.
UPDATE: Evans is planning to play in Week 12 after being limited in Wednesday's practice.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud
20 hours agoThe New York Giants formally moved on from quarterback
Daniel Jones, and some Giants players are unhappy with the way the benching was handled, according to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. The former first-round pick will be relegated to third string as the 2-8 Giants protect against the possibility of a $23 million injury guarantee in his contract for 2025. A player reportedly told Schultz, "We're not idiots. They did it because of money." Quarterback
Tommy Devito, not
Drew Lock, will start this week against Tampa Bay, which means even more uncertainty for fantasy-relevant players like wide receiver
Malik Nabers and running back
Tyrone Tracy Jr.--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: FOX Sports
21 hours agoHouston Rockets forward
Cam Whitmore (knee) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's encounter with Indiana. Whitmore last played for Houston on Nov. 6 and has recently been limited to G League action. After he rejoined the Rockets, Whitmore missed Monday's game against Milwaukee with a sore left knee. The 20-year-old looked very promising over the final stretch of last season, but Whitmore has fallen in the pecking order in 2024-25 and likely won't play a big part on Wednesday, even if he is in the lineup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
21 hours agoMilwaukee Bucks point guard
Ryan Rollins (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Chicago. The 22-year-old is dealing with a shoulder issue, missing a fourth consecutive contest. Before getting hurt, Rollins had battled out a rotation spot for himself and logged 22 minutes in his last appearance. His absence has given
Delon Wright a regular role. He's been limited to 3.8 points in the past four games but has done a good job as a playmaker, dishing out 4.5 assists. Wright, who's known as a defensive specialist, has also averaged 2.3 steals over the four-game stretch.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
21 hours agoGolden State Warriors forward/center
Kevon Looney (illness) appears to be on track to return to action on Wednesday against Atlanta. He has been listed as probable on the injury report ahead of the game. Looney missed Monday's matchup against the Clippers due to an illness. The veteran has been limited to a backup role behind
Trayce Jackson-Davis, but Looney remains a major force on the glass. Despite seeing only 15.7 minutes of action per game, he's averaging a team-high 8.4 rebounds while scoring 5.8 points. Atlanta's rebounding rate is in the league's bottom tier, meaning the Warriors' big men should have a good outing.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
21 hours agoGolden State Warriors forward
Kyle Anderson (neck) might have to skip Wednesday's meeting with Atlanta. He's on the injury report as questionable due to a neck strain. Anderson has so far featured in 12 of the Warriors' 13 games, posting 5.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 16.6 minutes. Anderson's versatility makes him an intriguing fantasy option, but he doesn't see enough regular action on the Golden State roster to help out managers on a consistent basis.
Jonathan Kuminga and
Moses Moody should take care of Anderson's minutes if he's out on Wednesday. It's a juicy fantasy matchup for the Warriors against a team that plays with a high pace but has a leaky defense.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
21 hours agoThere are "far more questions than answers" surrounding the future of the New York Jets and quarterback
Aaron Rodgers, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Jets already have started cleaned house, firing coach Robert Saleh earlier this season and general manager Joe Douglas on Tuesday, which leaves Rodgers' future with the team in doubt. The veteran quarterback is under contract for next season, but will turn 41 next month, has no guaranteed money remaining on his deal, and is in the midst of a 3-8 season. The former MVP has said he is leaning toward playing in 2025, but whether it's for the Jets is yet to be decided.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network
21 hours agoNew York Knicks guard
Miles McBride (knee) will sit out a fourth consecutive game on Wednesday versus Phoenix. He's recovering from left knee inflammation. Working as New York's sixth man, McBride has put up 10.7 points in 26.4 minutes this season while dishing out 2.5 assists. With him not out there, the starters carry a heavy load, with
Cameron Payne,
Tyler Kolek, and
Pacome Dadiet getting extra work off the bench. Payne produced a 17-point, seven-assist effort in Monday's win over Washington, but it came in a blowout win, and he's hardly a reliable fantasy option. Meanwhile, Kolek and Dadiet are both rookies who are still trying to find their feet at this level.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
21 hours agoPhiladelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni on Monday said running back
Saquon Barkley losing out on touches near the goal line is something "you always think about." The Eagles, of course, are devastatingly effective using quarterback
Jalen Hurts to sneak the ball in short yardage, but often at the expense of their running backs. Kevin Patra of NFL.com cited Barkley being tackled at the one or two-yard line 11 times this season, which is the most in the league. The 2024 free agent signing is still having a monster year with a career-best 5.8 yards per carry, eight touchdowns, and the overall No. 2 ranking for fantasy running backs. Sirianni called Barkley "a great teammate," but it seems as if Hurts getting the goal-line work will continue to be a fact of life for Eagles running backs.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
22 hours agoLos Angeles Clippers guard/forward
Norman Powell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Orlando. Powell injured his left hamstring against Golden State on Monday. The 31-year-old will drop out of the lineup for the first time this season. It's been a very good campaign for Powell, who's averaging a career-high 23.3 points in 33.4 minutes. Powell also leads the team in scoring, meaning the Clippers will be in a rough spot without him on Wednesday.
James Harden will likely take on more scoring responsibilities, with either
Amir Coffey or
Terance Mann getting the nod to start.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
22 hours agoChicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard set up Jason Dickinson for a pair of goals in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Anaheim, ending a three-game point drought. The teenage forward now boasts five multi-point outings this term. However, Bedard's performances have been inconsistent, particularly in November, as he's picked up points in only three of eight games. Bedard has notched 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) in 19 contests for his entire sophomore campaign. Somehow, he's still close to averaging a point per game despite getting on the score sheet in back-to-back outings just once all season.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
22 hours agoFlorida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart added to his points tally in an 11th consecutive game on Tuesday, scoring a power-play goal in a 6-3 defeat to Winnipeg. Reinhart started his streak on Oct. 24 and has totaled nine goals and eight assists during the prolific spell. He's become the second player in franchise history with multiple point streaks of at least 11 games, joining Pavel Bure. The 29-year-old forward has proven that the 94-point campaign he had last season wasn't a fluke. Reinhart leads the Panthers through 19 games with 14 goals and 29 points while being tied for the most assists with 15.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
22 hours agoWinnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele potted his ninth career hat trick in Tuesday's 6-3 victory over Florida. Scheifele tallied two even-strength goals and one power-play goal. This was Scheifele's third multi-goal outing of the campaign. He's been in great form since Game 1, producing 12 goals and 24 points in 19 appearances. Nine of the points have come with the man advantage as Winnipeg's power play has been red-hot, currently working at a 35.7 percent clip. Next up, the team faces a challenging time, as Friday's trip to Pittsburgh starts a six-game road trip for the Jets. All three games in which Scheifele hasn't found the score sheet this season have been on away ice.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
22 hours agoEdmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard tallied a goal and two assists in Tuesday's 5-2 victory at Ottawa. He recorded his first-ever three-point period when Bouchard opened the scoring with 3:46 played and set up Connor McDavid for a pair of first-period goals. Bouchard's season has been a strange one. He pops up with a big performance here and there but leaves fantasy managers disappointed on most nights. With 20 games played, Bouchard has grown his point tally in only seven outings, recording five goals and eight assists for the season. He's landed on the score sheet in consecutive outings just once, making it unlikely that Bouchard will play a big role offensively in Thursday's matchup against Minnesota.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
22 hours agoEdmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid had his second multi-goal outing on the season and tallied three points as the team rolled past Ottawa 5-2 on Tuesday. The Oilers captain scored a pair of first-period goals, including a power-play tally. He completed his three-point outing with an assist on Leon Draisaitl's goal early in the second frame. Draisaitl finished with one goal and two assists, making it the 43rd time the two Oilers superstars have amassed three-plus points in the same game -- only five duos in NHL history have managed more such outings. After returning from an ankle injury, McDavid has gotten straight down to business, scoring six goals and 14 points over a seven-game stretch. He's now on 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) in 17 games for the season.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
22 hours agoTampa Bay Lightning forward Nicholas Paul (undisclosed) couldn't complete Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win against Pittsburgh. He left the game in the second frame after logging 10:38 of ice time. Paul had three shots and one hit in the contest. The 29-year-old will be further evaluated on Wednesday. Skating in various roles in the lineup, Paul has amassed 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 17 appearances this season. He started out as a second-line winger on Tuesday. Cam Atkinson is in line to rejoin the lineup if Paul can't play on Thursday against Columbus. Atkinson, a former Blue Jacket, has had a very limited role in Tampa Bay, contributing one assist in 11 outings.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Eduardo A. Encina
23 hours agoEdmonton Oilers winger Zach Hyman (undisclosed) missed the third period of Tuesday's 5-2 win against Ottawa. He appeared to have gotten hurt on a hit late in the second frame. Hyman finished scoreless in 13:17 of action with two shots on goal. After exploding for 54 goals in 2023-24, Hyman has been slumping throughout this season. With 20 games played, he has mustered only three goals and eight points. Connor Brown might get a top-six job if Hyman is out for Thursday's clash with the Wild. Kasperi Kapanen, who was recently picked up off waivers, will likely grab the open spot in the lineup if Viktor Arvidsson (undisclosed) isn't ready to return.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Robert Tychkowski
1 day agoThe Chicago Bears have signed free-agent safety Adrian Colbert, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Colbert spent this past training camp with the Bears, but he hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since 2022. The veteran has totaled 41 appearances (22 starts) across six years in the league. He has two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery but is still looking for his first career sack and interception. Colbert will offer additional depth as the Bears look to bolster their defensive secondary.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero
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