Brandin Cooks Back At Practice

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (personal) was back at practice on Wednesday for the flex period, but he wasn't doing drills. Usually, Cooks gets a veteran rest day on Wednesdays. The 29-year-old was hoping to be traded at last Tuesday's deadline, so when he wasn't he was unhappy and the team held him out […]

Ezekiel Elliott To Have His Reps Monitored Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (knee) will practice on Wednesday, but his repetitions will be monitored. Elliott was always expected to return to practice on Wednesday after missing the Week 8 game and resting up during the Week 9 bye. The Cowboys expect the 27-year-old to play in Week 10 against the Green Bay […]

Dusty Baker, James Click To Be Extended

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane spoke with manager Dusty Baker and general manager James Click on Monday and plans to formally extend each of them a contract for the 2023 season as the organization looks to win back-to-back World Series titles. Baker isn't a surprise coming off his first World Series title as a manager, […]

Dodgers Claim Luke Williams Off Waivers From Marlins

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed outfielder Luke Williams off waivers on Tuesday from the Miami Marlins. Williams spent the 2022 season with the San Francisco Giants (eight games) and the Marlins, hitting a combined .236/.287/.315 with a homer, six RBI, 21 runs scored and 11 stolen bases in 136 plate appearances and 79 games in […]

A's Sign Kevin Cron To Minor League Deal

The Oakland Athletics signed free-agent first baseman Kevin Cron to a minor league deal on Tuesday. The son of assistant hitting coach Chris Cron, the 29-year-old is being assigned to Triple-A Las Vegas. Since a big year at Triple-A Reno in 2019, Cron has struggled at the plate and went 0-for-17 with seven strikeouts in […]

Yankees Could Pursue Justin Verlander If He's Available

The New York Yankees were toying with the idea of adding Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander to their rotation last winter, offering him $25 million. They could choose to make another run at him this winter if he opts out of his current deal with the Astros and becomes a free agent. However, the […]

Astros Will Meet With Willson Contreras

The Houston Astros will be meeting with free-agent catcher Willson Contreras at the general manager meetings this week. The Astros' tentative traded at the deadline in August for Contreras was nixed by owner Jim Crane. Manager Dusty Baker loves Martin Maldonado catching Houston's great pitchers. The 30-year-old All-Star backup already declined the Cubs' $19.65 million […]

Masataka Yoshida Likely To Be Posted Soon

Two-time Japanese batting champion and outfielder Masataka Yoshida is likely to be posted by the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball in the next two weeks, according to sources. Details are still being discussed, but it's becoming increasingly likely that he will play next year in the United States. In seven seasons in Japan, the […]

Blue Jays Expected To Trade A Catcher

The Toronto Blue Jays are expected to trade a catcher this offseason due to their abundance of talent at the position with Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk and Gabriel Moreno, according to multiple rival executives at the general manager meetings this week. Kirk was one of the best hitting catchers at the major-league level this year, […]

Bryan Reynolds A Popular Offseason Trade Chip

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is one of the most popular potential trade pieces heading into the offseason, according to multiple executives. "Reynolds is arbitration-eligible for three seasons, so the Pirates should be able to get a haul for him," one executive said. "It feels like he's been in trade rumors for two years. At […]

Red Sox Looking For Second Basemen

The Boston Red Sox have started reaching out to teams regarding the availability of their second basemen, hoping to figure out a Plan B in the likely event that shortstop Xander Bogaerts leaves Boston in free agency, according to sources. If Bogaerts signs elsewhere, the plan seems to be to move Trevor Story to shortstop, […]

Cubs Could Be Early Favorites For Koudai Senga

The Chicago Cubs have already courted Japanese hard-throwing right-hander Koudai Senga, who was a three-time All-Star in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball, according to agent Joel Wolfe. Wolfe also represents San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish, the former Japanese star. Wolfe sees the Cubs as a natural fit for Senga, who won't be tied to a […]

Diamondbacks Decline Ian Kennedy's Option

The Arizona Diamondbacks declined relief pitcher Ian Kennedy's $4 million mutual option for the 2023 season on Tuesday, making him a free agent. It's kind of a no-brainer move on Arizona's part. Kennedy did have 10 saves, but he also had a rough 5.36 ERA (5.58 FIP), a 1.57 WHIP, 44 strikeouts and 22 walks […]

AJ Pollock Becomes A Free Agent

Chicago White Sox outfielder AJ Pollock has declined his $13 million option for the 2023 season and has become a free agent. Pollock will receive a $5 million buyout and will now be free to sign with any team this offseason. The 34-year-old will latch on with another organization, but he could struggle to make […]

Jorge Soler Won't Opt Out Of His Deal

Miami Marlins left fielder Jorge Soler will not opt out of his deal with the team, according to a source. He will now make $15 million with the Marlins in 2023 and can opt out again after next season or exercise his final player option for $9 million in 2024. It makes sense after Soler […]

Yankees Expected To Give Anthony Rizzo A Qualifying Offer

The New York Yankees are expected to give first baseman Anthony Rizzo the $19.65 million qualifying offer. Rizzo opted out of his $16 million 2023 option on Tuesday and will likely decline the qualifying offer in order to test the free-agent market this offseason as a terrific two-way player at first base. The 33-year-old left-handed […]

Brewers Pick Up Kolten Wong's Option

The Milwaukee Brewers exercised second baseman Kolten Wong's $10 million option for the 2023 season on Tuesday. Wong will return as the team's everyday second baseman next season after posting a 114 OPS+ over the last two seasons with Milwaukee despite uncharacteristic struggles on defense. The 32-year-old left-handed hitter slashed .251/.339/.430 with 15 home runs, […]

Jose Ramirez To Have Thumb Surgery On Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (thumb) will have thumb surgery on Wednesday. Ramirez initially injured his thumb in mid-June but played the rest of the season with the injury while noticeably being affected by it at the plate. But all in all, the 30-year-old Dominican switch-hitter was still one of the best hitters in […]

Willson Contreras Declining His Qualifying Offer

The Chicago Cubs are extending the $19.65 million qualifying offer to catcher Willson Contreras, but he is declining it and will become a free agent. The strong two-way catcher should do very well on the open market this offseason after slashing .243/.349/.466 with an .815 OPS, 22 home runs, 55 RBI, 65 runs scored and […]

Raiders Release Johnathan Abram Tuesday

In a surprise move, the Las Vegas Raiders released former first-round safety Johnathan Abram on Tuesday, according to a source. The Raiders shopped Abram at the trade deadline last week but found no takers, so he'll head to waivers. The 26-year-old was benched in Week 8 and has played only 52 defensive sacks in the […]

Kenny Golladay "Should Be Ready To Go" In Week 10

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that wide receiver Kenny Golladay (knee) "should be ready to go" in Week 10 against the Houston Texans. Apparently Golladay made progress with his sprained MCL during last week's bye, but he hasn't appeared in a game since Week 4, so he'll likely have his snaps limited […]

Chuba Hubbard, Laviska Shenault Jr. Practice In Full

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (ankle) and wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (illness) both put in full practices on Tuesday. Hubbard suffered an ankle injury in Week 7 and has missed the last two games, but he has a chance to return on Thursday night in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons. His return […]

Parks Frazier To Serve As Colts Play-Caller

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday is expected to have 30-year-old pass-game specialist/assistant quarterbacks coach Parks Frazier serve as the offensive play-caller, starting in Week 10 against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to sources. Frazier has the most experience of any offensive coach left on the staff after the team fired head coach Frank […]

Broncos Putting Lloyd Cushenberry On Injured Reserve

The Denver Broncos are placing center Lloyd Cushenberry (groin) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday with a groin injury, according to a source. The earliest he can return would be in Week 14 against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. In a corresponding move, the team is signing veteran safety Anthony Harris to the active roster from […]

Ravens Plan To Have Gus Edwards Back After The Bye

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said the team plans to have running back Gus Edwards (hamstring) back after the Week 10 bye. Edwards made his season debut in Week 7 but sustained a right hamstring injury in Week 8 and was held out of the Monday night game against the New Orleans Saints in […]

Rachaad White To Take Over Bucs Backfield?

The Athletic's Greg Auman predicts that Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Rachaad White will take over as the team's primary back by season's end. Leonard Fournette has disappointed this year, and his 3.3 yard-per-carry average is the worst in the NFL in the last three seasons. He doesn't have a run longer than 17 […]

Leonard Fournette "Extremely Frustrated" With His Role

A report from CBS Sports during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Week 9 game against the Los Angeles Rams indicated that running back Leonard Fournette was "extremely frustrated" for being held out of a drive late in the first half. Fournette finished with only 19 yards on nine carries, while rookie Rachaad White had five carries […]

Devin Duvernay Falls Flat On Monday Night

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay was expected to do more in Monday night's win over the New Orleans Saints with both Rashod Bateman (foot) and tight end Mark Andrews (knee, shoulder) out. Duvernay caught his only target in the passing game for five yards while playing a season-high 74 percent of the offensive snaps. […]

Marquez Callaway Puts Up 24 Yards In Loss To Ravens

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway caught three of his five targets for 24 yards in the 27-13 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football. Callaway finished second on the team in targets behind rookie first-rounder Chris Olave, but he did very little with his opportunities and dropped a potential touchdown when […]

Demarcus Robinson Catches Just One Pass Monday

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Demarcus Robinson was targeted four times in the Monday night win over the New Orleans Saints, but he caught just one of those four targets for a 12-yard pickup. Robinson's four targets were second on the team in a game in which quarterback Lamar Jackson completed passes to 10 different players. […]