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Russell Westbrook Heading To Washington
Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook has been traded to the Washington Wizards in exchange for John Wall and a first-round pick. There was speculation that Westbrook was going to be traded this offseason. Finally, his trade request comes true and he'll get a chance to play alongside Bradley Beal in Washington. Both players love having... Read More
LiAngelo Ball Gets Training Camp Deal From Pistons
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a training camp deal with guard LiAngelo Ball. He'll now be the third Ball brother in the NBA, but will likely have the least impact out of all of them. This is the first time that he's landed an NBA deal, but it's not guaranteed. The Pistons roster is... Read More
49ers Activate Brandon Aiyuk From COVID-19 List
The San Francisco 49ers activated wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and defensive linemen D.J. Jones and Jordan Willis from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. They'll all be eligible to play in Week 13 against the Bills. The rookie receiver has missed the last two games after testing positive for the virus, but he'll return and be... Read More
Broncos Defense Reunites With Will Parks
The Denver Broncos claimed defensive back Will Parks off waivers from the Eagles on Wednesday, according to a source. Parks signed a one-year deal with Philadelphia in the offseason and was expected to replace Malcolm Jenkins at safety, but he failed to make an impact in six games (three starts), recording just 13 tackles. He'll... Read More
Raiders Defense Puts Maliek Collins On Injured Reserve
The Las Vegas Raiders placed defensive tackle Maliek Collins (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. According to Pro Football Focus, Collins is the lowest-graded defensive tackle in the NFL and he's the second-lowest graded run defender in 2020. He's failed to record a single sack in his first year with the Raiders after being one... Read More
Dodgers Agree With Scott Alexander
The Los Angeles Dodgers and left-handed reliever Scott Alexander agreed to a one-year deal worth $1 million to avoid salary arbitration on Wednesday, according to a source. The 31-year-old had a 2.92 ERA in 13 outings for the Dodgers last season, which was his sixth in the majors and third with Los Angeles. He was... Read More
Braves, Johan Camargo Avoid Arbitration
The Atlanta Braves and infielder Johan Camargo agreed to a $1.36 million deal for the 2021 season on Wednesday to avoid salary arbitration. Camargo will turn 27 on Dec. 13 and helped the team win the first of their three straight division titles, serving as the starting third baseman for the majority of the 2018... Read More
Yankees To Tender Gary Sanchez
The New York Yankees plan to tender a contract to catcher Gary Sanchez on Wednesday, according to sources. Sanchez was replaced by Kyle Higashioka as the team's primary catcher in the playoffs after he hit just .147 with 10 home runs and 24 RBI in the regular season. The two-time All-Star went 1-for-8 with a... Read More
Zach Ertz, J.J. Arcega-Whiteside Return Wednesday
The Philadelphia Eagles activated tight end Zach Ertz (ankle) off Injured Reserve on Wednesday and activated wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside off the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Right tackle Lane Johnson (ankle) was also put on IR. Ertz has missed the last five games with a high-ankle sprain, but he's been practicing the last two weeks. The Eagles... Read More
Jonathan Taylor Activated From COVID-19 List
The Indianapolis Colts activated rookie running back Jonathan Taylor from the Reserve/COVID-19 list, and he will practice on Wednesday. Taylor missed the 45-26 Week 12 loss to the Titans after testing positive for the virus. The rookie leads the team with 135 carries for 518 rushing yards and four touchdowns in 2020. In his last... Read More
Steelers Put Maurkice Pouncey On COVID-19 List
The Pittsburgh Steelers placed center Maurkice Pouncey on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, according to a source. It's unclear if Pouncey actually tested positive for COVID-19, but either way he will be out for the game against the Ravens. Running back Wendell Smallwood and offensive lineman Anthony Coyle have been elevated to the game-day roster... Read More
Clippers Waive Joakim Noah
Los Angeles Clippers center Joakim Noah has been waived by the organization. The veteran center is expected to retire from basketball after 13 seasons in the league. He made two All-Star teams and was a defensive star during his prime. Sadly, injuries took a toll on him towards the end of his career. There wasn't... Read More
Desmond Trufant, Danny Shelton Placed On Injured Reserve
The Detroit Lions placed cornerback Desmond Trufant (hamstring) and defensive tackle Danny Shelton (knee) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, which could potentially end their season. They'll be forced to miss at least the next three games, with only five games remaining in the 2020 season. Only Romeo Okwara played more defensive snaps this year than... Read More
Bills Add Jake Kumerow To Active Roster
The Buffalo Bills signed wide receiver Jake Kumerow to the active roster from the practice squad on Wednesday and designated Tyrel Dodson and Matt Milano to return to practice. Kumerow is providing depth for Buffalo's receiving room with John Brown on Injured Reserve. The 28-year-old wideout caught 20 passes for 322 receiving yards and two... Read More
Eddie Rosario Put On Waivers By Twins
The Minnesota Twins placed left fielder Eddie Rosario on outright waivers on Tuesday, according to a source. It's an indication that Rosario could be a non-tender candidate on Wednesday. Any team can claim Rosario until noon on Wednesday and take on his salary for 2021, which would be his final season of eligibility. He'll be... Read More
Reggie Jackson Returning To Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson is reportedly returning to the organization on a one-year deal. He is expected to have a similar role to what he had last season with the Clippers. He'll be a spark plug off the bench, but won't have much fantasy value. He averaged 9.5 points, 3.2 assists and 1.5... Read More
Nicolas Batum Officially Joins Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum has officially become a member of the organization. The veteran guard recently became a free agent after he was waived by the Charlotte Hornets. Yes, he is past his prime, but that doesn't mean he can't offer value to the Clippers roster. Batum is a solid defender and brings... Read More
Giants Defense Places Kyle Fackrell On Injured Reserve
The New York Giants placed starting outside linebacker Kyle Fackrell (calf) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday with a calf injury. Fackrell will miss at least the next three games, leaving the Giants very short-handed at the position. He was tied for second on the team with three sacks and was playing close to 100 percent... Read More
Drew Lock Activated From COVID-19 List
The Denver Broncos activated quarterbacks Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday after all three had PCR tests come back negative on Monday. They will all be eligible to play in Week 13 against the Chiefs. So barring additional team discipline, the Broncos won't be forced to use a... Read More
Olamide Zaccheaus Placed On IR, Laquon Treadwell Activated
The Atlanta Falcons placed wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (toe) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday after he left the Week 12 win over the Raiders with a toe injury. In a corresponding move, the team activated receiver Laquon Treadwell from the Reserve/COVID-19 list and added him to the 53-man roster. Zaccheaus popped up for a couple... Read More
Ravens Activate Four From COVID-19 List
The Baltimore Ravens activated defensive tackle Brandon Williams (ankle), quarterback Trace McSorley, nickelback Tavon Young and cornerback Khalil Dorsey from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. They could activate more players from the list before kickoff against the Steelers on Wednesday. McSorley should be the backup to Robert Griffin III on Wednesday with Lamar Jackson testing... Read More
Mets Sign Trevor May
On Tuesday, the New York Mets agreed to a contract with free-agent reliever Trevor May. The deal is pending a physical. May is coming off a solid 2020 campaign with the Minnesota Twins in which he posted a 3.86 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP with eight holds while striking out 38 in 23 1/3 innings... Read More
Eagles Defense Releases Will Parks
The Philadelphia Eagles released safety Will Parks on Tuesday, according to a source. Parks had signed a one-year contract with the Eagles in the offseason and was supposed to replace Malcolm Jenkins in the secondary while moving around to other positions as well. The 26-year-old missed the first five games of the season with a... Read More
Myles Garrett Activated From COVID-19 List
The Cleveland Browns activated pass-rusher Myles Garrett from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday and placed Ronnie Harrison Jr. (shoulder) on Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Harrison may have a chance to return later in the season or for a potential playoff run. Garrett missed the last two games after a positive COVID-19 test, but... Read More
Red Sox Agree With Eduardo Rodriguez
The Boston Red Sox agreed to an $8.3 million deal with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez for the 2021 season on Tuesday, according to a source. Rodriguez would've been in the fourth and final year of arbitration eligibility before becoming a free agent next offseason. The 27-year-old southpaw was set to be the team's Opening Day starter... Read More
Marlins Acquire Adam Cimber, DFA Jose Urena
The Miami Marlins acquired sidearm reliever Adam Cimber from the Cleveland Indians on Monday in exchange for $100,000. In a corresponding move, the Marlins designated right-hander Jose Urena for assignment. Urena was the team's Opening Day starter in 2018 and 2019 and spent six seasons with the club, but he went 0-3 with a 5.40... Read More
Royals Sign Michael A. Taylor
The Kansas City Royals finalized a one-year, $1.75 million deal with outfielder Michael A. Taylor on Monday. The deal includes up to $1 million in performance bonuses. The 29-year-old hit just .196 in 38 games for the Nationals in the shortened 2020 season and became a free agent on Oct. 15 when he refused an... Read More
Kenny Stills Clears Waivers
Former Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills cleared waivers on Monday and is free to sign with any team. Had the Texans known that receiver Will Fuller V was going to be suspended the rest of the season for performance-enhancing drugs, they might not have waived Stills over the weekend. With Randall Cobb currently injured,... Read More
Chase McLaughlin Activated From COVID-19 List
The Jacksonville Jaguars activated kicker Chase McLaughlin from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. Wide receiver Trey Quinn (hamstring) was also placed on the practice squad injured list. McLaughlin has only kicked in two games for the Jaguars in 2020, but he's a perfect 3-for-3 on his field-goal tries and 2-for-2 on extra points. However, with... Read More
Bradley Roby Suspended Six Games
Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby will miss the rest of the 2020 season after he was suspended for six games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Roby's teammate, wide receiver Will Fuller V, was hit with the same suspension on Monday and will also miss the rest of this year. Houston's secondary was... Read More
