Cardinals, Willson Contreras Agree On Five-Year Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals and catcher Willson Contreras agreed to a five-year, $87.5 million deal on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the deal. There were reports earlier on Wednesday that the two sides were closing in on a deal, and now it's official as the Cardinals find their replacement for the retired Yadier […]

Jose Quintana Chooses The Mets

The New York Mets and left-hander Jose Quintana agreed to a two-year, $26 million deal on Wednesday, according to sources. Jacob deGrom left the Mets for a five-year deal with the Texas Rangers, but New York has moved quickly to replace him with American League Cy Young winner Justin Verlander and Quintana. The 33-year-old southpaw […]

Michael Carter Returning To Full Practice

New York Jets running back Michael Carter (ankle) will be a full participant in Wednesday's practice after he was held out of the Week 13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings with a low-ankle sprain he suffered the week before. Carter had been the team's lead back ever since rookie Breece Hall (knee) was lost for […]

Zonovan Knight To Maintain A Big Role

When asked about New York Jets rookie running back Zonovan Knight's role with Michael Carter (ankle) back, head coach Robert Saleh said, "He's not going anywhere." With Carter out in the Week 13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Knight had a a team-high 15 carries for 90 yards and caught all five of his targets […]

Von Miller Undergoes Surgery, Out For The Year

Buffalo Bills standout pass-rusher Von Miller (knee) underwent surgery to fix an ACL tear and will now miss the rest of the year, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Miller was already placed on Injured Reserve after injuring his knee on Thanksgiving Day, but the team was hoping to get him back for a deep […]

Brandin Cooks Not Practicing Wednesday

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (calf) is not practicing on Wednesday to begin the week. Cooks injured his calf in practice last week and was held out of the Week 13 loss to the Cleveland Browns. It's not a good sign that he's not practicing on Wednesday, but he still has two more chances […]

Mark Ingram II Likely Done For The Season

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (knee) suffered a slight tear of his MCL in Monday night's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to sources. The injury will knock Ingram out indefinitely and will likely end his season. He will be out for four to six weeks, but he will not need […]

Trevor Lawrence Up In The Air For Week 14

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (toe) will not practice on Wednesday. Head coach Doug Pederson is calling Lawrence day-to-day and said that he's unsure if he'll be able to play in Week 14 against the Tennessee Titans. The second-year signal-caller is dealing with a sprained left big toe and should be considered questionable for this […]

Tua Tagovailoa Expected To Be Limited In Practice

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (ankle) is expected to be limited in practice early in the week due to the ankle injury he suffered in the Week 13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, but it shouldn't prevent him from playing in Week 14 on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to a […]

Texans Going Back To Davis Mills At QB

The Houston Texans are benching quarterback Kyle Allen and will go back to Davis Mills under center for the Week 14 game against the Dallas Cowboys, according to league sources. Mills was the team's original starter this year before he was replaced by Allen in the last two games against the Cleveland Browns and Miami […]

Pirates Win MLB's First Draft Lottery

The Pittsburgh Pirates were awarded the No. 1 overall pick in next year's draft in MLB's inaugural Draft Lottery at the Winter Meetings from San Diego on Tuesday night. The first six spots of next year's first round were determined. The Pirates had the second-worst record in baseball in 2022 and had the best odds […]

David Price Won't Pitch In 2023

Free-agent left-hander David Price will not pitch in 2023, according to his long-time agent Bo McKinnis. Price isn't using the retirement word, but if this ends up being it for him, he'll finish his major-league career with a 157-82 record and a 3.32 ERA over 2,143 2/3 innings in 14 seasons. The five-time All-Star and […]

Jameson Taillon Agrees To Four-Year Deal With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs and free-agent starting pitcher Jameson Taillon agreed to a four-year, $68 million deal on Tuesday night, according to sources. It was reported earlier on Tuesday night that the Cubs were making a final push to bring Taillon into their starting rotation, and now it's official. The 31-year-old's 2022 season may not have […]

Padres Offered More For Trea Turner

The San Diego Padres had a high level of disappointment when shortstop Trea Turner chose to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday for 11 years and $300 million, according to multiple sources. The precise terms of the Padres' offer to Turner weren't known, but two people not directly involved but familiar with the dealings […]

Dodgers, Marlins Talking To Justin Turner

The Los Angeles Dodgers are among the teams talking to long-time Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner. The Miami Marlins have also reached out. Turner became a free agent when the Dodgers declined his 2023 option for $16 million. The 38-year-old looked more his age last year in his ninth year in LA. He still hit […]

Giants Make Big Offer To Aaron Judge

The San Francisco Giants are believed to have offered in the neighborhood of $360 million to free-agent outfielder Aaron Judge, but the assumption/belief among rivals is that the New York Yankees remain the favorites to re-sign the record-breaking slugger. MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported earlier on Tuesday that Judge appeared headed to the Giants before […]

Taijuan Walker Agrees To Four-Year Deal With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent right-hander Taijuan Walker to a four-year deal worth $72 million on Tuesday, according to sources. Walker will join the division-rival Phillies after spending the last two seasons with the New York Mets. He was an All-Star for the first time in his career in 2021 but he actually pitched better […]

Mitch Haniger Agrees With The Giants On Three-Year Deal

The San Francisco Giants and free-agent outfielder Mitch Haniger agreed to a three-year, $43.5 million deal on Tuesday, according to sources. Signing Haniger doesn't take the Giants out of the running for superstar free-agent slugger Aaron Judge. The Giants have been pursuing both Haniger and Judge on the open market. San Fran was able to […]

Cubs, Cody Bellinger Agree On One-Year Deal

The Chicago Cubs and free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger agreed to a one-year, $17.5 million deal on Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The Los Angeles Dodgers chose to non-tender the 2019 National League MVP after he hit just .210/.265/.389 with 19 home runs, 68 RBI, 70 runs scored and 14 stolen bases in […]

Cardinals Hopeful Rondale Moore, Greg Dortch Return This Week

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said he's hopeful that wide receivers Rondale Moore (groin) and Greg Dortch (thumb) can return in Week 14 against the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football. The Cardinals had their bye last week, so it afforded both Moore and Dortch some extra rest. Moore missed the Week 12 […]

Titans Sign John Reid To Active Roster

The Tennessee Titans signed cornerback John Reid to their 53-man roster on Tuesday off the Atlanta Falcons practice squad, according to a source. It's among the first moves for interim general manager Ryan Cowden after the Titans announced the firing of former GM Jon Robinson. The 26-year-old Reid was a fourth-round pick of the Houston […]

49ers Officially Sign Josh Johnson

The San Francisco 49ers officially signed free-agent quarterback Josh Johnson on Tuesday to an undisclosed one-year deal. The move comes after starting signal-caller Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) suffered a serious Lisfranc foot injury in the Week 13 win over the Miami Dolphins. It was initially believed that Jimmy G would be lost for the season, but […]

Wayne Gallman Signs With Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks signed veteran running back Wayne Gallman to their practice squad on Tuesday with rookie Kenneth Walker III (ankle) dealing with an ankle injury, according to a source. Gallman hasn't seen action in an NFL game this year despite being on the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad earlier this season. Seattle also has […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Will Avoid Surgery, Could Return In Playoffs

Doctors concluded on Tuesday that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) doesn't need surgery for a Lisfranc injury to his left foot, and if his rehab goes smoothly, he could have a chance to return in seven to eight weeks, according to sources. Garoppolo will now be a potential playoff contributor if the Niners […]

Baker Mayfield Claimed By The Rams

The Los Angeles Rams claimed former No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield off waivers from the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, according to league sources. The Rams now inherit the remaining $1.35 million on Mayfield's contract. He's expected to fly to Los Angeles by Tuesday night, and he could play on Thursday night against the Las […]

Rangers Sign Andrew Heaney

The Texas Rangers signed free-agent left-hander Andrew Heaney to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Heaney already had a few three-year offers on the open market, but he was pushing for a fourth year. It's unclear if he got that with Texas after throwing 75 innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers in […]

Emmanuel Clase Named AL Reliever Of The Year

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase was named the 2022 Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year Award on Tuesday. Clase is a first-time recipient of the award, and the 24-year-old was also named an All-Star for the first time in his career in 2022. He had a sparkling 1.36 ERA and led the majors […]

Edwin Diaz Named NL Reliever Of The Year

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz was named the 2022 recipient of the Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Award on Tuesday. Diaz won the American League version of the away back in 2018 with the Seattle Mariners, and he joins Craig Kimbrel as the only players to win the award in each […]

Endy Rodriguez Getting Close To Big-League Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez broke out last season by hitting .323 with 25 home runs, 95 RBI and a .966 OPS while climbing three levels of the minors. He became the team's top prospect and finished the year with six games at Triple-A Indianapolis. There's little doubt he'll reach the big leagues in 2023, […]

Diamondbacks Interested In Sean Murphy

The Arizona Diamondbacks are among the teams talking with the Oakland Athletics about possibly trading for catcher Sean Murphy, according to sources. It comes as somewhat of a surprising, considering they already have Carson Kelly at the position. Murphy slashed .250/.332/.426 and was among the most valuable all-around backstops in the big leagues in 2022. […]