Spencer Steer To Get A Look At Third Base

The rebuilding Cincinnati Reds plan to give infielder Spencer Steer a long look at third base going into next season, according to manager David Bell. Steer played in his first 28 major-league games in 2022, going 20-for-95 (.211) with two home runs, eight RBI and 12 runs scored in 108 plate appearances. Most of the […]

Elly De La Cruz Unlikely To Make Opening Day Roster

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Elly De La Cruz is unlikely to make the Opening Day roster in 2023 with only 47 games played above Single-A ball, but he'll still draw plenty of attention in spring training. The shortstop/third baseman is ranked by MLB Pipeline as the No. 14 prospect in all of baseball, so De […]

Reds Hope Nick Senzel Will Be Ready For Spring Training

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (toe) had surgery for a broken bone in his toe last month and continues to use a scooter to get around. However, the Reds are hopeful that Senzel will be ready for the start of spring training next year. Despite his struggles early in his career, he remains the top […]

Reds Plan To Keep Jonathan India At Second Base

The Cincinnati Reds have no plans to move Jonathan India from second base next season despite the league's new shift restrictions, which will put a premium on athleticism on the infield. India dealt with several injuries in a disappointing 2022 season following his National League Rookie of the Year honors in 2021. "(India) was in […]

Reds Showing Interest In Reunion With Johnny Cueto

The Cincinnati Reds have shown interest in a reunion with free-agent right-hander Johnny Cueto, according to a source. Cueto, who turns 37 years old in February, made his major-league debut with the Reds back in 2008 and made the All-Star team with them in 2014. He was very solid for the Chicago White Sox in […]

Erasmo Ramirez Re-Signs With Nationals

The Washington Nationals re-signed right-hander Erasmo Ramirez to a one-year deal on Thursday that can reach up to $2 million with incentives. Ramirez will return to D.C. after posting a strong 2.92 ERA (4.05 FIP), a 1.08 WHIP, 61 strikeouts and 14 walks in 86 1/3 innings over 60 appearances (two starts). There's a chance […]

Brad Boxberger Joining The Cubs

The Chicago Cubs and right-handed relief pitcher Brad Boxberger agreed to a one-year deal worth $2 million on Thursday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The deal includes a $5 million mutual option for the 2024 season that comes with an $800,000 buyout. The 34-year-old became a free agent when the Milwaukee Brewers declined […]

David Bell Questionable For Week 15

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver David Bell (toe, thumb) is listed as questionable for Week 15 against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. Bell didn't practice at all this week, so it would almost be a surprise if he played this weekend. The 22-year-old third-rounder has done very little for fantasy managers in his first NFL […]

Saquon Barkley Won't Face Restrictions Against Commanders

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that running back Saquon Barkley (neck) will not have any restrictions placed on him in Week 15 against the Washington Commanders on Sunday night. Barkley was a game-time decision going into last week's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, but he ultimately played and didn't suffer any setbacks. […]

Amari Cooper Will Give It A Go On Saturday

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that wide receiver Amari Cooper (hip) will give it a go and play against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday in Week 15. Cooper has been battling through a hip injury, but he looked good on the practice field on Friday. The 28-year-old missed two practices this week but […]

Brock Purdy Expected To Start Against Seattle

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy (oblique, rib), who is listed as questionable for Thursday night against the Seattle Seahawks, is expected to start, according to league sources. Purdy is expected to be able to play without risking further damage to his existing injuries. The 22-year-old probably won't be 100 percent on Thursday, which […]

Julio Jones Not Seen At Thursday's Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) wasn't spotted at practice on Thursday at the portion open to the media. It's not a good sign for Jones' availability in Week 15 against the Cincinnati Bengals after he also missed Wednesday's practice. The 33-year-old missed some time earlier this year with a knee injury, but […]

Tyler Huntley On Track To Play Against Browns

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (concussion) was at Thursday's walkthrough practice again and is on track to clear the concussion protocol and play in Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. Huntley was a full practice participant on Wednesday after he began the week with a limited session on Tuesday. The 24-year-old dual-threat QB […]

Brandin Cooks Goes Through Drills Thursday

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (calf) is going through some drills at practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session. Cooks has missed the last two games with a calf injury, but the fact that he's back on the field on Thursday gives him a shot at returning this weekend to face the Kansas […]

Nico Collins Unlikely To Play In Week 15

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (foot) is trending toward missing his second straight game in Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs. He has yet to practice this week. With Brandin Cooks (calf) also potentially missing another game, the Texans are set to go with Chris Moore, who caught a career-high 10 passes in […]

Cowboys Claim Trayvon Mullen Off Waivers

The Dallas Cowboys claimed cornerback Trayvon Mullen off waivers from the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday, according to his agent Kevin Conner. The Cardinals waived Mullen on Tuesday, but he'll quickly land with another NFC team. Mullen didn't perform up to expectations in eight games (zeros starts) for Arizona this year while dealing with a hamstring […]

Tristan Wirfs Not Expected To Play In Week 15

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said he doesn't think right tackle Tristan Wirfs (ankle) will be able to play in Week 15 against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday despite doing some work in practice on Wednesday. Wirfs is battling a high-ankle sprain and has missed the last two games due to the injury. […]

Cowboys Not Closing The Door On Odell Beckham Jr.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hinted that the team could still sign free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) despite adding veteran wideout T.Y. Hilton earlier this week. Many out there are even wondering if Beckham will be physically able to play this year after tearing his ACL in the Super Bowl while playing for […]

Cardinals Sign David Blough

The Arizona Cardinals signed quarterback David Blough off the Minnesota Vikings practice squad on Wednesday, according to a source. Blough will take the roster spot of Kyler Murray (knee), who was placed on season-ending Injured Reserve after tearing his left ACL in the Monday night loss to the New England Patriots. Barring injury, veteran Colt […]

Mason Rudolph A Candidate To Start In Week 15?

The Athletic's Mark Kaboly would give the edge to quarterback Mason Rudolph to start over Mitch Trubisky in Week 15 against the Carolina Panthers if rookie Kenny Pickett doesn't clear the league's concussion protocol. Rudolph said that he and Trubisky split repetitions at practice on Wednesday with Pickett only doing individual drills. This could be […]

Deshaun Watson Should Start Going Deep More Often

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said that deep attempts from quarterback Deshaun Watson should start to come more as he gets more comfortable with the offense. Watson was suspended for the first 11 games of the season and just finished his second game of the year in the Week 14 loss to the […]

Mike Williams Practicing In Full

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (ankle) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Williams returned to action in the Week 14 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday night for the first time since aggravating his sprained ankle in Week 11 and caught all six of his targets for 116 yards and […]

Colt McCoy On The Week 15 Injury Report

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy (neck) was listed as a limited participant in the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday. The Cardinals are likely just taking it easy on the 36-year-old signal-caller early in the week. Kyler Murray (knee) suffered a season-ending torn left ACL in Monday night's loss to the New England Patriots, so McCoy […]

Chase Claypool Misses Practice Wednesday

Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool (knee) was not on the practice field on Wednesday. It's a bit strange to see coming off the team's bye in Week 14. Claypool was briefly listed on the Week 13 injury report before playing against the Green Bay Packers and catching five of his six targets for only […]

Tigers Agree With Michael Lorenzen

The Detroit Tigers agreed to a one-year, $8.5 million deal with free-agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen on Wednesday. Lorenzen will have a chance to make up to $10 million via incentives. The 30-year-old starting pitcher spent the 2022 season with the Los Angeles Angels, going 8-6 with a 4.24 ERA (4.31 FIP), a 1.28 WHIP, a […]

Ryan Tannehill Limited Due To Ankle Injury

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Tannehill suffered an ankle injury back in Week 13 and has been managing it ever since, but he was able to suit up in the Week 14 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He went 25-for-38 for 254 yards, two touchdowns […]

Robert Woods Sits Out With Illness

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Robert Woods (illness) didn't practice on Wednesday because of an illness. Woods is a bit under the weather to begin the practice week, but as long as he's able to get back on the practice field before the weekend, he should have a good shot at playing in Week 15 against […]

Najee Harris Picks Up A DNP On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (hip) was held out of practice on Wednesday with a hip ailment. It seems to always be something with Harris. The 24-year-old had previously been dealing with an oblique injury, but now he's listed with a hip injury ahead of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers in Week 15. […]

Kenny Pickett Limited, Mason Rudolph Sees More Reps

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett (concussion) was a limited practice participant on Wednesday. As a result, third-stringer Mason Rudolph said he split the first-team repetitions with Mitch Trubisky, as head coach Mike Tomlin indicated they would if Pickett didn't practice in full. It's good news that Pickett is doing anything at all after suffering […]

Julio Jones Held Out Of Wednesday's Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) did not take part in Wednesday's practice. Jones missed time earlier this year due to a knee injury, so it's possible that the Bucs are simply resting the 33-year-old veteran before a Week 15 date with the Cincinnati Bengals. Jones played a season-high 72 percent of the […]