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 […]

Christian McCaffrey Limited On Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (knee) was limited in Tuesday's practice. McCaffrey has been managing a knee issue in recent weeks, but he hasn't missed any time and is fully expected to be on the field to kick off the playoffs this Saturday in a wild-card matchup against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks. The […]

Mike Williams Sits Out Tuesday's Walkthrough

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (back) was listed as a non-participant in Tuesday's walkthrough practice. Williams suffered a back injury in the Week 18 regular season finale and had to be carted to the locker room. However, X-rays came back negative and the 28-year-old is believed to be dealing with nothing more than […]

Texans Request Interview With Mike Kafka

The Houston Texans have requested to interview New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for their vacant head-coaching position, according to a source. The Carolina Panthers are also looking at Kafka as a head-coaching candidate, so he is picking up steam in his first time in the head-coaching cycle this offseason. Houston is looking for […]

Commanders Fire Offensive Coordinator Scott Turner

The Washington Commanders parted ways with offensive coordinator Scott Turner on Tuesday, according to sources. Turner had been with head coach Ron Rivera for seven seasons, including the last three in Washington. He'll move on after the Commanders finished a third straight season with poor offensive rankings -- 20th in total yards and 26th in […]

Lamar Jackson's Availability Up In The Air

When asked about Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's (knee) availability for the playoffs, head coach John Harbaugh said, "I don't really have an update right now to share with you." An unnamed player said that even if Jackson gets back on the field for the playoffs -- Baltimore plays at the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday […]

Colin Moran Agrees With The Mariners

The Seattle Mariners agreed with free-agent first baseman Colin Moran on a minor-league deal on Tuesday that includes an invite to major-league spring training, according to a source. Moran will head to the American League after spending the 2022 season with the Cincinnati Reds. In 128 plate appearances over 42 games, he hit .211/.305/.376 with […]

Royals Sign Matt Beaty To Minor-League Deal

The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent first baseman/outfielder Matt Beaty to a minor-league deal on Tuesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to a source. Beaty played in only 20 major-league games in 2022 with the San Diego Padres, going just 4-for-43 with an RBI, six runs scored and eight strikeouts. The […]

Corey Dickerson Lands One-Year Deal With Nationals

The Washington Nationals agreed to a one-year deal worth $2.25 million with free-agent outfielder Corey Dickerson on Tuesday. Dickerson can make an extra $750,000 in 2023 via performance bonuses. The rebuilding Nats will take a chance on the 33-year-old veteran outfielder after he slashed .267/.300/.399 with a .698 OPS, six home runs, 36 RBI and […]

Darius Slayton Barely Plays In Week 18

With the New York Giants resting most of their starters in a meaningless Week 18 regular season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, wide receiver Darius Slayton played only three offensive snaps and wasn't targeted at all. Lawrence Cager led the G-Men in receiving on the day, securing eight of his team-high 10 targets […]

Harrison Bryant Finishes Season With Two Catches

Cleveland Browns tight end Harrison Bryant caught both of his targets for 20 yards in the Week 18 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Bryant was the clear backup to David Njoku at the position in his third NFL season, although he did set career-highs in catches (31), targets (42) and receiving yards […]

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Posts A Donut To Close The Year

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine failed to catch his only target in the Week 18 loss to the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars as the Titans were eliminated from postseason contention. It wasn't much of a surprise at all with quarterback Joshua Dobbs making his second straight start. Other than an out-of-nowhere 119-yard, two-touchdown performance in […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Catches Three Passes In Week 18

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught three of his six targets for only 27 yards in the Week 18 regular season finale against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders last weekend. Valdes-Scantling finishes his first year in KC in the regular season with a career-high 42 receptions on 81 targets for 687 yards and […]