Damar Hamlin Still Sedated And In Critical Condition

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains sedated and is in critical condition in the intensive care unit in a Cincinnati hospital as of Wednesday morning. However, Hamlin's marketing representative, Jordon Rooney, said that overnight doctors received promising readings that they had been hoping to see by Wednesday morning. Rooney couldn't go into specifics, but progress […]

Damar Hamlin's Uncle Provides Update

Dorrian Glenn, the uncle of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, said his nephew remains on a ventilator at the hospital, but he's improved to 50 percent oxygen needed after previously being at 100 percent. Hamlin remains sedated, but the main focus is recovering to breathe on his own. The 24-year-old remains in critical condition after […]

Cubs Close To Deal With Eric Hosmer

The Chicago Cubs are close to agreeing to a deal with free-agent first baseman Eric Hosmer on Tuesday. Hosmer was designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox and then released at the end of December, but it looks like he's going to find a new home in the National League Central. The 33-year-old left-handed […]

Astros Acquire Bligh Madris From Tigers

The Houston Astros acquired outfielder Bligh Madris from the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. Madris will be put on the team's 40-man roster, which now sits at 39 players. The 26-year-old made his major-league debut in 2022 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, playing in 39 games and hitting just .177/.244/.265 with a […]

Twins Interested In Michael Wacha

Sources indicated in December that the Minnesota Twins have shown interest in free-agent right-hander Michael Wacha. If a spot opens up in the team's starting rotation, Wacha could be the perfect free-agent fit. Sonny Gray, Tyler Mahle and Kenta Maeda are all headed for free agency after 2023, so the Twins could explore trades for […]

Yankees Sign Rafael Ortega To Minor-League Deal

The New York Yankees signed free-agent outfielder Rafael Ortega to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. The deal likely includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Ortega joins Willie Calhoun and Billy McKinney as outfield reclamation projects for the Yankees entering spring training in 2023. It's possible that one of Ortega, Calhoun and McKinney could open […]

Pedro Severino Joins The Padres

The San Diego Padres agreed to a split deal with free-agent catcher Pedro Severino on Tuesday that will pay him $1.95 million if he's in the majors and includes $550,000 in performance bonuses, according to a source familiar with the deal. The 29-year-old backstop only appeared in eight games for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2022, […]

Orioles Acquire Ryan O'Hearn From Royals

The Baltimore Orioles acquired infielder/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn from the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. O'Hearn heads to the American League East division after four seasons with the Royals in which he hit .219/.293/.390 with a .683 OPS, 38 home runs, 131 RBI, 99 runs scored and 287 strikeouts in 1,071 […]

Talks Expected To Pick Up Between Mets, Carlos Correa

Contract talks are expected to pick up again between the New York Mets and free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa, and there is still a belief that there's a good chance he ends up with the Mets despite the team's concerns over his surgically repaired ankle. San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi told reporters […]

Bengals-Bills Game Won't Be Resumed This Week

The NFL announced on Tuesday that the Week 17 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills will not be resumed this week after Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest in the first quarter of Monday night's game. There has been no decision on potentially resuming the game at a later date. There's […]

Damar Hamlin Suffers A Cardiac Arrest Monday Night

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a tackle of Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins on Monday night. Hamlin's heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred to the UC Medical Center for further testing and treatment. He is currently sedated and listed in critical condition. The NFL has […]

Falcons Release Cameron Batson

The Atlanta Falcons released practice-squad wide receiver Cameron Batson on Monday after he was booked and charged with five crimes stemming from his arrest early on Saturday morning. Batson was charged with assault, battery, aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer when engaged on official duty, removal of a weapon from a public official and […]

Jordyn Brooks Suffers Torn ACL

Seattle Seahawks standout linebacker Jordyn Brooks (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the Week 17 win over the New York Jets, according to a source. Obviously, he will miss the rest of the season, which would be a big blow if the team is able to win in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Rams […]

Tom Brady, Starters Expected To Play In Week 18

Despite already clinching the NFC South division, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that the plan is for the team to play their starters in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Atlanta Falcons, including 45-year-old quarterback Tom Brady. "We can get better at a lot of things, so right now, we […]

Mike White Should Be Good For Week 18

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that quarterback Mike White (ribs) is fine and should be ready to play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Miami Dolphins after dealing with some normal soreness after the Week 17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks that eliminated the team from playoff contention. With […]

James Conner's Injury Is "Nothing Major"

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (shin) is considered day-to-day with his shin injury, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. The head coach called Conner's injury "nothing major" and said that X-rays came back negative. The 27-year-old was injured in the fourth quarter of the Week 17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons but still managed […]

Tony Pollard To Practice Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (thigh) will return to practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. Pollard was held out of last Thursday's win over the Tennessee Titans, but he could be on track to return for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Washington Commanders in a game in which […]

Tua Tagovailoa Not In Team's QB Plans For Week 18

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters on Monday that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is not part of the team's QB plans for the Week 18 regular season finale against the New York Jets, while Teddy Bridgewater (pinkie) and rookie Skylar Thompson are. Tagovailoa remains in the concussion protocol after missing Week 16, while […]

Bears Considering Sitting Justin Fields In Week 18?

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said the team is considering whether to play quarterback Justin Fields in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. "The health of the football team, the entire health of the team to me is ... where we were two weeks ago is different than […]

Ravens Not Happy About Gus Edwards' Snap Count

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh didn't like the fact that running back Gus Edwards only played nine offensive snaps in the Week 17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night after going for 99 yards in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons. Edwards carried the ball only three times for two yards, while […]

Ravens Don't Know If Lamar Jackson Will Practice This Week

The Baltimore Ravens don't know whether quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) will be ready to play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, which could be for the AFC North title. Jackson has been out four straight games due to a PCL sprain on Dec. 4 against the Denver Broncos, […]

Cole Beasley To Be Active Again In Week 17

The Buffalo Bills elevated wide receiver Cole Beasley and offensive lineman Alec Anderson from the practice squad to the active roster for the Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. The 33-year-old will play in his third straight game for the Bills, but he hasn't been much of a factor so far […]

Jordan Poyer Will Play On Monday Night

Buffalo Bills All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer (knee) said that he has been playing this year with a torn lateral meniscus in his knee, but he will be out there on Monday night against the Cincinnati Bengals to close out Week 17 action. Buffalo hasn't lost any of the last 14 regular season games that Poyer […]

Jung Hoo Lee Receives Permission To Be Posted

The Kiwoom Heroes of the Korea Baseball Organization have allowed outfielder Jung Hoo Lee to be posted, likely after the 2023 season when he's eligible. Lee is the league's reigning Most Valuable Player after hitting .349/.421/.575 with 23 home runs in 2022. The former Rookie of the Year in the KBO is only 24 years […]

Dare Ogunbowale Sees Nine Touches In Loss To Jags

Houston Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale ended up playing in Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday despite being listed as questionable with a knee injury. He finished the 31-3 blowout loss with seven carries for 21 yards while catching two of his three targets for only four yards. Ogunbowale will continue to see […]

Rex Burkhead Garners Five Targets In Week 17

Houston Texans veteran running back Rex Burkhead wasn't involved in the running game at all in the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17 on Sunday, but he did see five targets in the passing game, catching three of them for 10 yards in the 31-3 blowout. Even with Dameon Pierce (ankle) done for […]

Phillip Dorsett Sees Season-High Six Targets

Houston Texans wide receiver Phillip Dorsett didn't do much at all in the 31-3 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17 on Sunday, but he did see a season-high six targets from quarterback Davis Mills. Dorsett was only able to haul in three of those six targets for 14 yards, however. Like Amari Rodgers, […]

Amari Rodgers Catches Two Passes Against Jaguars

Houston Texans wide receiver Amari Rodgers remained involved in the 31-3 blowout loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17 on Sunday. Rodgers caught both of his targets for 12 yards and also saw one carry for a four-yard gain. While it wasn't much, he continues to be involved in the passing attack with Nico […]

L'Jarius Sneed Suffers Hip Pointer In Week 17

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (hip), who left the Week 17 game against the division-rival Denver Broncos on Sunday, suffered a hip-pointer injury that is considered minor, according to a source. Sneed is considered day-to-day for now. The 25-year-old picked up the injury after intercepting quarterback Russell Wilson, but he later returned to the […]

Brevin Jordan Catches One Pass In Loss

Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan finished the 31-3 blowout loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17 on Sunday with just one reception on three targets for 20 yards. He played 36 percent of the offensive snaps on the day and was a little more involved with rookie Teagan Quitoriano (knee) out due to […]