Teddy Bridgewater Limited On Wednesday

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (finger, knee) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. In addition to a dislocated pinkie finger on his throwing hand, Bridgewater is dealing with a knee injury that could sideline him for the wild-card game on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. The 30-year-old served as rookie Skylar Thompson's […]

Jaylen Waddle, Jeff Wilson Jr. Limited Wednesday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle) and running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (illness) were both limited in Wednesday's practice. It would be a big surprise if either Waddle or Wilson were unable to play this weekend against the Buffalo Bills in their wild-card matchup on Sunday. Waddle was the WR7 in half-point PPR scoring […]

Raheem Mostert Picks Up A DNP On Wednesday

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (thumb) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice while dealing with a fractured thumb. Mostert suffered what the team is referring to as a serious break of his thumb in the Week 18 win over the New York Jets, and his status for Sunday's wild-card contest against the […]

No Practice For Gus Edwards Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (concussion) was not seen at practice on Wednesday. The 27-year-old's status for wild-card weekend against the Cincinnati Bengals is up in the air after he suffered a concussion in the Week 18 regular season finale last Sunday against these same Bengals. Edwards will need to pass through the league's […]

Noah Fant Back To Limited Practice Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (knee) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday after he sat out on Tuesday. Fant has been playing through a knee injury of late and should be fine to play this Saturday against the San Francisco 49ers. He finished with two touchdowns in the final four games of the […]

Kenneth Walker III, DeeJay Dallas Miss Practice Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks running backs Kenneth Walker III (ankle) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle, quadriceps) both missed practice on Wednesday. Walker was a full participant on Tuesday, while Dallas has now missed the first two practices of the week. The Seahawks are likely just resting Walker ahead of Saturday's wild-card showdown against the San Francisco 49ers, but […]

Tee Higgins Out Sick On Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (illness) didn't take part in practice on Wednesday due to an illness. As long as Higgins is able to return to practice on Thursday or Friday, he should be just fine to suit up in the wild-card playoff matchup on Sunday night against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. The 23-year-old […]

Tigers Moving Center Field In At Comerica Park

The Detroit Tigers are moving in their fence in dead center field from 422 feet to 412 feet, starting with the 2023 season. Left field is being "relabeled" as 342 feet instead of 345 feet. It is not being moved in, but it's just a more accurate measurement. The height of the walls in center […]

Greg Allen Agrees With Red Sox On Minor-League Deal

The Boston Red Sox agreed with free-agent outfielder Greg Allen on a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to a source. Allen didn't make his 2022 season debut until the second half of the season due to a hamstring, and he finished with a weak .186/.260/.271 slash line […]

Marlins Land Shortstop Prospect Jacob Amaya

The Miami Marlins acquired shortstop prospect Jacob Amaya from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday in exchange for shortstop Miguel Rojas. The glove-first Rojas became expendable when the Fish signed veteran infielder Jean Segura in free agency this offseason. With Rojas now in LA, Segura is likely to begin the 2023 campaign as Miami's everyday […]

Dodgers Acquire Miguel Rojas From Marlins

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired shortstop Miguel Rojas from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday in exchange for shortstop prospect Jacob Amaya. Rojas had an underwhelming year at the plate for the Fish in 2022 while dealing with a wrist injury that eventually required surgery, but he's always been more of a glove-first player to begin […]

Craig Stammen Returns To Padres On Minor-League Deal

The San Diego Padres re-signed right-hander Craig Stammen to a minor-league deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Stammen will be invited to major-league spring training with the Friars for the seventh straight season. The 38-year-old reliever has been solid for the Padres in middle relief the last six seasons and posted a 4.43 ERA […]

A's Agree With Shintaro Fujinami

The Oakland Athletics agreed with Japanese right-hander Shintaro Fujinami on a one-year deal, pending a physical, on Wednesday, according to a source. The 28-year-old was posted by the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan last month and is expected to join Oakland's starting rotation in 2023. The 28-year-old had a career-best 1.118 WHIP […]

Jay Jackson Signs Deal With Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays signed free-agent right-hander Jay Jackson to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Jackson became a free agent in November after he was outrighted to the minors by the Atlanta Braves. The 35-year-old only pitched in 1 1/3 innings at the major-league level in 2022 […]

Hanser Alberto Agrees To Minor-League Deal With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox agreed with free-agent infielder Hanser Alberto on a minor-league deal on Wednesday, according to sources. Alberto is likely to receive an invitation to major-league spring training after playing in 73 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2022. In those 73 contests, the 30-year-old hit .244/.258/.365 with a .623 OPS, two […]

Rockies Avoid Arbitration With Austin Gomber

The Colorado Rockies avoided salary arbitration with left-hander Austin Gomber on Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.65 million deal, according to sources familiar with the deal. Gomber was a key piece in the blockbuster trade that sent third baseman Nolan Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals. The 29-year-old southpaw appeared in a career-high 33 […]

Mets Considering Andrew McCutchen

The New York Mets are considering free-agent outfielder Andrew McCutchen as their fourth outfielder, according to sources. However, it's unclear if McCutchen is interested in a role as a bench outfielder behind Starling Marte, Mark Canha and Brandon Nimmo. The Mets also have right-handed-hitting Darin Ruf on the bench as a potential right-handed designated hitter. […]

Dodgers Looking To Acquire Miguel Rojas

The Los Angeles Dodgers are deep in trade talks for Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas, according to sources. No deal is done yet, but it could be headed that way. The Dodgers lost star shortstop Trea Turner to the Philadelphia Phillies in free agency this offseason, so Rojas would step in as a temporary solution […]

Carlos Correa Passes Physical With Twins

Shortstop Carlos Correa has passed his physical with the Minnesota Twins, and the team is expected to officially announce their six-year, $200 million deal with the 28-year-old on Wednesday. Correa's physical was a big deal after both the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets backed out of big deals with him due to concerns […]

Nelson Cruz Agrees With Padres On One-Year Deal

The San Diego Padres and free-agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz agreed to a one-year, $1 million deal on Wednesday, pending a physical, according to sources familiar with the deal. Cruz wants to win a World Series ring and was willing to take less money to play for a contender. He is also familiar with general […]

Still No Lamar Jackson At Wednesday's Practice

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) remained sidelined at practice on Wednesday, while backup Tyler Huntley (shoulder) was mostly going through the motions in warmups and didn't attempt a pass. Rookie Anthony Brown saw most of the repetitions like he did last week. Jackson hasn't played or practiced since spraining the PCL in his left […]

Panthers Looking At Frank Reich, Kellen Moore

The Carolina Panthers are interviewing former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich for their vacant head-coaching position on Wednesday, according to a source. Reich spent a year as a player for the Panthers and has ties to the area. Meanwhile, ESPN Dallas' Todd Archer is reporting that the Panthers have requested permission to interview Dallas […]

Damar Hamlin Released From Buffalo Hospital

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has been discharged from Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute in Buffalo, NY, after being admitted on Monday. He went through a comprehensive medical evaluation and a series of cardiac, neurological and vascular testing on Tuesday. "We have completed a series of tests and evaluations, and in consultation with the […]

Jamison Crowder, Micah Hyde Returning To Practice

The Buffalo Bills designated wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle) and safety Micah Hyde (neck) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, but neither player is expected to suit up for the wild-card playoff matchup on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Crowder last played in Week 4. The 29-year-old slot man could become an option for […]

Giants Sign James Washington To Practice Squad

The New York Giants signed former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver James Washington to their practice squad on Wednesday. Washington was expected to have a significant role in Dallas' passing game to begin the year, but he fractured his right foot in training camp and didn't make his season debut until Week 14 and ended up […]

Dameon Pierce Making Smooth Recovery From Ankle Injury

Houston Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce (ankle) is making a speedy recovery from a high-ankle sprain that he suffered late in an impressive rookie season. Pierce was the most dangerous weapon in a lackluster Texans offense this year and has a bright future ahead of him after finishing with 939 rushing yards and four […]

Lamar Jackson Facing Uphill Battle To Play This Weekend

It's not looking good for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's (knee) chances of playing on wild-card weekend this Sunday night against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to sources. Jackson is fighting an uphill battle to play and has missed the last five games after spraining his left PCL on Dec. 4. He has tried to do […]

Skylar Thompson In Line to Start Against Bills

The Miami Dolphins are preparing as if rookie quarterback Skylar Thompson will start on Sunday in the wild-card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills after they officially ruled out Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) on Wednesday. Teddy Bridgewater (finger, knee) is also banged up, so it's looking like Thompson will make his third career start in the […]

Tua Tagovailoa Ruled Out For Wild-Card Weekend

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the Buffalo Bills. Head coach Mike McDaniel said that as of Wednesday, Tagovailoa still hasn't been cleared to resume football activities with the team after suffering his second concussion of the season on Christmas Day. Teddy Bridgewater is also […]

Noah Fant, DeeJay Dallas Miss Practice

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (knee) and running back DeeJay Dallas (ankle, quadriceps) were listed as non-participants on Tuesday's practice estimation. The team conducted a walkthrough. Fant and Dallas have been battling injuries late in the season, but they both should return to practice on either Wednesday or Thursday and should be active this […]