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Rob Gronkowski NE TE
Patriots' Rob Gronkowski: Considered week-to-week
1h agoRob Gronkowski (knee) and the New England Patriots released a joint statement saying that the tight end will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis, without any specific timetable for a return, Ben Volin of the Boston Globe reports.
The statement doesn't offer much of value, simply saying that Gronkowski's readiness to return will be evaluated in the days or hours leading up to each game. The Patriots likely don't want opponents to have a good idea as to when the tight end might actually return, though it's also quite possible that there just isn't a clear timetable. In any case, Gronkowski doesn't seem likely to play in Sunday's game against the Eagles, leaving Scott Chandler as the top option at tight end. Owners will still want to check back later in the week, as any sort of practice participation would be an excellent sign for the superstar tight end.
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Phillip Dorsett IND WR
Colts' Phillip Dorsett: Could return to individual drills
2h agoPhillip Dorsett (ankle) has an outside shot of returning to individual drills in practice this week, according to Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star.
Given that he's no lock for even individual drills, Dorsett doesn't seem especially likely to be ready for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh. He does, however, seem to be making progress, which could put him on track for Week 14 against the Jaguars.
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Golden Tate DET WR
Lions' Golden Tate: Returns to full practice
2h agoGolden Tate (ankle) was a full participant at Tuesday's practice.
A limited participant Monday, Tate should be ready for Thursday's game against the Packers after logging a full session Tuesday morning. He'll draw a tough matchup with Packers cornerback Casey Hayward in the slot.
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Johnny Manziel CLE QB
Browns QB Johnny Manziel could get another start Sunday
3h agoCleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine said Tuesday that he isn't ready to decide between quarterbacks Johnny Manziel and Austin Davis for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals , the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Manziel was recently dropped from first to third on the depth chart after a video showed him at a club in Austin, TX during Cleveland's bye week. Austin Davis filled in capably after Josh McCown suffered a season-ending broken collarbone in Monday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens , yet there's still some chance the Browns will want one more opportunity to evaluate Manziel. Either way, it's hard to imagine the Cleveland offense having much success against a tough Cincinnati Bearcats defense this Sunday.
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Austin Davis CLE QB
Browns' Austin Davis: Could step in as starter
3h agoCleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine said Tuesday that he isn't ready to decide between Austin Davis and Johnny Manziel for Sunday's game against the Bengals, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
With Josh McCown (broken collarbone) ruled out for the season, Davis may have a shot to build on his solid fourth-quarter performance from Monday's loss to the Ravens. On the other hand, the team may want one last chance to evaluate Johnny Manziel, who was recently dropped from first to third on the depth chart due to continued off-field concerns. Either way, Cleveland's quarterback will be among the least attractive fantasy options in the league. Manziel at least has some upside because of his running ability.
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Josh McCown CLE QB
Browns QB Josh McCown out for remainder of season
3h agoCleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown (broken collarbone) will not play again this season, Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
The news was confirmed by Browns head coach Mike Pettine, who chose not to disclose whether Austin Davis or Johnny Manziel will be the replacement. Davis filled in capably during the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens , but he doesn't offer much in the way of long-term upside. On the other hand, Manziel has made major strides since last season, but his recent off-field controversy led Pettine to drop him from first to third on the depth chart.
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Brandon Allen NYM LF
Reds' Brandon Allen: Minor league deal with Reds
10m agoBrandon Allen signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday that includes an invite to spring training.
While Allen has done some damage in parts of seven seasons at Triple-A, posting an .874 OPS and 109 homers, he's never played more than 52 games in any of his four major-league seasons. His last major-league appearance came in 2012, and he will likely serve merely as an organizational depth piece for the Reds if he sticks around beyond spring training.
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Tim Melville DET SP
Reds' Tim Melville: Inks minors deal with Reds
18m agoTim Melville signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday that includes an invite to spring training.
His lone season in the Tigers' organization was largely forgettable, as Melville went 7-10 with a 4.63 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 27 starts for Triple-A Toledo, though those numbers were a significant improvement on his from Double-A the year before. Still just 26, Melville may have an outside shot at a rotation spot on a young Reds staff, but his signing seems to be primarily for depth.
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David Price TOR SP
David Price agrees to seven-year deal with Red Sox
1h agoLefty David Price has agreed to a seven-year, $217 million contract with the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, according to CBSSports.com Baseball Insider Jon Heyman.
The Red Sox struggled to find an ace last season, so they went out and paid for one this offseason, inking one of the top two starting pitchers on the market to a hefty contract. Price, who went 18-5 with a 2.45 ERA and 225 strikeouts with the Tigers and Blue Jays last season, will remain in the AL East and is on track to start Opening Day.
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JC Ramirez SEA RP
Reds' J.C. Ramirez: Signs minor-league deal
2h agoJC Ramirez agreed to a minor-league contract with the Cincinnati Reds which includes an invitation to spring training.
Ramirez appeared in 20 games between the Mariners and the Diamondbacks this season, recording a 5.32 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 23.2 innings. The 27-year-old did pitch well in Triple-A last season (2.72 ERA in 43 innings) so he could earn a spot with the Reds during spring training, but he's unlikely to pitch in enough high-leverage innings to become fantasy relevant.
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Brian Goodwin WAS CF
Nationals' Brian Goodwin: Having big offseason in Venezuelan Winter League
7h agoBrian Goodwin is hitting an impressive .356/.444/.535 through 27 games for Bravos de Margaritas of the Venezuelan Winter League, MLB.com reports.
He's fallen off the prospect radar over the last couple of season and got passed up by Michael Taylor on the Nats' depth chart at center field, but at 25 years old there might still be time for Goodwin to revive his flagging fortunes. He'll need to bring the momentum he's building up in Venezuela forward into the spring to put himself back in the Nats' big league plans, however.
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Joe Ross WAS SP
Nationals' Joe Ross: Set top open season in rotation
7h agoJoe Ross is one of the top internal candidates to fill the two openings in the Nats' rotation in 2016, Bill Ladson of MLB.com reports.
Ross and Tanner Roark would replace Jordan Zimmermann and Doug Fister in the rotation as things stand, although GM Mike Rizzo could still bring in another starter through trade or free agency, and a big spring from a prospect like Lucas Giolito could create a job battle. Ross had a successful major league debut last year, posting a 2.80 ERA and 47:4 K:BB ratio through his first seven big league starts (45 innings) before fading late.
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Gary Harris DEN SG
Nuggets' Gary Harris: Misses Tuesday practice with concussion
16m agoGary Harris (concussion) sat out of practice Tuesday, and is unlikely to play Wednesday against the Bulls, Chris Dempsey of the Denver Post reports.
Although Harris claimed he's feeling better, after suffering the concussion last Friday during the Denver Nuggets ' loss to the Spurs, he should be considered doubtful to be ready for Wednesday's contest. In Harris' potential absence, expect Randy Foye to remain filling in the starting lineup at shooting guard, along with Will Barton taking on an expanded role for the time being.
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Tony Wroten PHI SG
76ers' Tony Wroten: Likely to return in 8-10 days
24m agoTony Wroten (knee) could return to the Philadelphia 76ers ' lineup in the next 8-10 days, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Wroten had previously suggested a Dec. 11 return date against the Pistons, which could turn out to be the case. His minutes will be limited from the get-go, however, as he continues to ease his way back from a torn ACL suffered last January. Wroten's status should be monitored throughout the week to determine his fantasy relevance upon his return.
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Chris Paul LAC PG
Clippers' Chris Paul: Considered questionable for Wednesday
1h agoChris Paul (ribs) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Pacers, Dan Woike of the Orange County Register reports.
Paul is dealing with inflamed rib cartilage after leaving Monday's game against the Trailblazers with the injury, which is expected to be minor. If he's unable to play Wednesday, expect Austin Rivers and Jamal Crawford to see increased roles, while Paul likely wouldn't miss any time past that barring a setback.
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Nerlens Noel PHI PF
76ers' Nerlens Noel: Will play Tuesday
1h agoNerlens Noel (knee) will play Tuesday against the Lakers, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Noel had been dealing with knee soreness, which kept him out of Sunday's matchup against the Grizzlies, but he's expected to return to the lineup Tuesday. Jakarr Sampson will supposedly remain the starter, however, while Noel provides limited minutes off the bench.
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Ty Lawson HOU PG
Rockets' Ty Lawson: Knocks down three treys Monday
3h agoTy Lawson recorded 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt), grabbed three rebounds, and handed out three assists over 19 minutes off the bench in Monday's loss to the Pistons.
For one of the few times all season, Lawson showcased a reliable three-point stroke, but he'll need to do that with more consistency in the games to come before he makes a serious run at taking back the starting point guard job. Lawson will continue to play behind Patrick Beverley until further notice.
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Donatas Motiejunas HOU PF
Rockets' Donatas Motiejunas: Cleared to practice Wednesday
3h agoDonatas Motiejunas (back) has been cleared to practice Wednesday, Calvin Watkins of ESPN.com reports.
It appears Motiejunas' return is on the horizon, as he'll be available to practice with the Houston Rockets Wednesday. If Motiejunas is able to participate fully in practice for a few days without any setbacks, there's a possiblity he'll be able to return to game action when the team embarks on a road trip early next week to take on the Nets and Wizards. The power forward will compete alongside Terrence Jones and Clint Capela for minutes upon his return.
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Jaccob Slavin CAR D
Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin: Reassigned to AHL Charlotte
16m agoJaccob Slavin was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Tuesday.
Slavin notched his first point of his NHL career with an assist against the Rangers on Monday. The 21-year-old rookie has skated in six contests this season for Carolina. Ryan Murphy will be taking Slavin's spot on the roster.
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Ryan Murphy CAR D
Hurricanes' Ryan Murphy: Recalled from AHL Charlotte
18m agoRyan Murphy has been recalled from AHL Charlotte.
Murphy had been dealing with a concussion, but was able to get into two games with the minor-league club ahead of the call-up, notching a goal and two assists. He's a depth defenseman for the Carolina Hurricanes .
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Sami Vatanen ANA D
Ducks' Sami Vatanen: Picks up assist in win
20m agoSami Vatanen recorded an assist on Rickard Rakell's power play marker in Monday's home win against the Canucks.
The point gives Vatanen 14 in 25 games this season, five of which have the come in the last four games. As the Anaheim Ducks are finally beginning to show signs of life offensively this season, Vatanen should be a good bet to once again finish in the 35-40 point range, as he did last season.
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Reto Berra COL G
Avalanche's Reto Berra: Starting Tuesday against New Jersey
26m agoReto Berra will be between the pipes in Tuesday's game against the Devils, Terry Frei of the Denver Post reports.
Berra has been terrible of late, posting an 0-4-0 record with a 4.76 GAA and .838 save percentage in his last four appearances. He'll look to get back on track Tuesday against a Devils club that hasn't been great offensively this season, averaging just 2.35 goals scored per game, ninth worst in the NHL.
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Rickard Rakell ANA C
Ducks' Rickard Rakell: Making impact on top line
28m agoRickard Rakell notched his sixth goal of the season on Monday against Vancouver.
Rakell appears to be loving life riding shotgun with Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf. Of his six goals this season, five have come in the month of November, which he has spent most of playing left wing on the first line. Rakell might still be hanging around on waivers in your league, so if you're looking for some scoring help, give the young Swede a shot.
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Corey Perry ANA RW
Ducks' Corey Perry: Collects eighth goal of the season
32m agoCorey Perry scored his eighth of the season in Monday's 4-0 win over the Canucks.
His goal around the midway mark of the third helped to seal a victory for his team at home, their sixth of the season at Honda Center. After going goalless throughout the month of October, Perry now has eight goals and six assists in 14 games in November, numbers we're more accustomed to seeing from the former Hart Trophy winner. Now that his early season slump is officially over, use Perry as you normally would.