Mets Don't Plan On Adding Another Third Baseman

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said at his press briefing on Monday at the winter meetings that the team already has their third baseman on the roster for next season. There isn't a definitive leader among Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos, but there aren't plans beyond utility man Joey... Read More

Tee Higgins Quiet In Return From Injury

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) played a complementary role in his return from a hamstring-related three-game absence during Week 13's wild 34-31 road overtime win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, hauling in all three of his targets for 36 yards. Higgins' biggest impact came when he ran a great route for a clutch grab... Read More

Joe Mixon Plunges Into End Zone Twice In Win

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon topped 100 scrimmage yards in Week 13's 34-31 upset win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, carrying the ball 19 times for 68 yards and two touchdowns with a season-high six catches for 49 yards. Besides a 28-yard screen catch, Mixon curiously lost five first-quarter touches to change-of-pace back Chase Brown... Read More

Ja'Marr Chase Roasts Jaguars On Monday Night

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase torched the Jacksonville Jaguars for 11 catches (12 targets) and 149 yards with one touchdown in Week 13's improbable 34-31 road victory. Chase was peppered with six targets for 28 yards early on, with an impressive one-handed 17-yard catch helping navigate an eventual scoring drive. The 23-year-old perennial Pro... Read More

Parker Washington Scores In First Career Game On Offense

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington hauled in six passes for 61 yards and a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals. The rookie sixth round pick had only played in three games as a punt return specialist, but was thrust into action with the injury to Christian Kirk. Washington filled in seamlessly, catching passes all over... Read More

Shohei Ohtani, Blue Jays Believed To Have Met Monday

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported Monday that it is believed that free-agent superstar Shohei Ohtani met with Toronto Blue Jays club officials at the team's spring training complex in Dunedin, Florida. While an official timetable for Ohtani's signing decision is unknown, previous reporting suggested that he was expected to make a decision within the week.... Read More

Quarterback C.J. Beathard Throws For 63 Yards In Relief Effort

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback C.J. Beathard completed nine-of-10 passes for 63 yards in a MNF overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Beathard was forced into action when QB1 Trevor Lawrence went down with an ankle sprain in the fourth quarter and filled in admirably, nearly leading the Jaguars to an overtime win. The former 49er led... Read More

Rays Simply "Listening" To Trade Talk For Randy Arozarena, Isaac Paredes

Tampa Bay Rays baseball operations president Erik Neander said Monday, "I would very much classify anything as listening," referring to trade talks related to key players other than starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow. This includes outfielder Randy Arozarena and infielder Isaac Paredes, whose names have popped up in trade rumors this offseason. While Glasnow is due... Read More

Jake Browning Lights-Out In Overtime Thriller

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning may have given us his best Joe Burrow (wrist) impersonation in Monday's unlikely 34-31 road win in overtime over the Jacksonville Jaguars, completing 32-of-37 passes for 354 yards and one touchdown with two carries for 22 yards and a rushing score. Browning orchestrated two first-half touchdown drives before throwing a... Read More

Zay Jones Produces 78 Yards On Monday Night Football

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones caught five passes for 78 yards in the 34-31 overtime loss to Cincinnati on Monday Night. The ECU product has missed half of the Jaguars games this year due to injury, but has been back for three straight and put up his best performance since Week 1. The chemistry... Read More

Evan Engram Has Season-Best Game Vs. Bengals On Monday

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram caught nine passes for 82 yards and a score on Monday Night against Cincinnati. The veteran pass-catcher took full advantage of his plus-matchup, absolutely torching the Bengals defense all night. Engram also broke his NFL-leading 84 targets without a touchdown when he caught a quick swing pass from quarterback... Read More

Orioles Among Teams Interested In Dylan Cease

MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported Monday that the Baltimore Orioles are among the teams that have talked with the Chicago White Sox about starting pitcher Dylan Cease. General manager Mike Elias said, "I'm hopeful that this pitching staff will look stronger at the end of the offseason than it did a month ago." The O's... Read More

Trevor Lawrence Has Sprained Ankle, Heading For MRI Tuesday

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence's (ankle) initial diagnosis has revealed an ankle sprain, and he will have an MRI on Tuesday. Offensive lineman Walker Little (hamstring) inadvertently stepped on the back of Lawrence's ankle late in Monday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, causing the 24-year-old to get bent backward and emerge from a sack in... Read More

White Sox, Mets Top Contenders For Erick Fedde

The Chicago White Sox and the New York Mets appear to be the top two teams interested in free-agent starting pitcher Erick Fedde, MLB's Mark Feinsand reported Monday. The 30-year-old is coming off a fabulous 2023 season with KBO's NC Dinos, going 20-6 with a 2.00 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and 29.5% strikeout rate. A deal,... Read More

Calvin Ridley Held To Just 33 Total Yards In Monday Night Loss

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley caught four passes for 26 yards, adding three rushes for seven yards against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night. It was a letdown spot from the 28-eight-year-old wideout, who was coming off of two top-11 performances. Ridley was still tied for second on the team with eight targets which... Read More