Aaron Rodgers Has Been Playing With Broken Thumb

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (thumb) confirmed on Wednesday that his right thumb has been broken since Week 5, when the injury happened on the last play in the London game. Surgery has never been on the table, and it won't be after the season, either. The 38-year-old future Hall of Famer was once […]

Angels Re-Sign Chad Wallach

The Los Angeles Angels re-signed catcher Chad Wallach to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. Wallach entered free agency when he refused an outright assignment to Triple-A Salt Lake, but he will return to the Angels organization next year. The 31-year-old backstop played in just 12 games for the Halos in 2022, going 5-for-35 (.143) with […]

Rockies Interested In Cody Bellinger

The Colorado Rockies are interested in free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger, but only on a one-year deal, according to sources. Bellinger's agent, Scott Boras, said that Bellinger is looking for a one-year, bounce-back contract, so that would set the Rockies up to potentially sign the left-handed slugger. The Dodgers didn't tender Bellinger a contract after he […]

Rangers Have Serious Interest In Carlos Rodon

The Texas Rangers are among the most serious suitors for free-agent left-hander Carlos Rodon. It was reported several weeks ago that the New York Mets were another team with interest in the veteran southpaw. The Rangers already traded for righty Jake Odorizzi this offseason and are serious about upgrading their rotation heading into the 2023 […]

Giants Expected To Make Formal Offer To Aaron Judge

The San Francisco Giants had a chance to give their free-agent pitch to outfielder Aaron Judge the last two days, and MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi expects the Giants to make a formal offer to Judge within the week. Judge and his agent had dinner with president/CEO Larry Baer, president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi, manager […]

Bryce Harper Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, and the procedure went "very well," according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Harper could be back hitting competitively in mid-May. The Phillies official Twitter account reports that the prognosis is for Harper to return as the designated hitter by the […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Goes On Injured Reserve

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday with a high-ankle sprain that he suffered in Sunday night's win over the Los Angeles Chargers. It means that Edwards-Helaire will miss at least the next four games for the Chiefs, which basically makes him droppable in single-year leagues. CEH's […]

Justin Fields Day-To-Day, Will Practice Wednesday

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said that quarterback Justin Fields (shoulder) is day-to-day and his status going into the Week 12 game against the New York Jets on Sunday is undetermined. However, Fields has been cleared to practice on Wednesday, and the Bears aren't considering putting him on Injured Reserve after he suffered a […]

Ja'Marr Chase Considered Day-To-Day

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (hip) hasn't practiced yet and is considered "day-to-day." For what it's worth, quarterback Joe Burrow said the team expects Chase to play in Week 12 against the Tennessee Titans. We'll have to wait and see how much Chase is able to do at […]

Corey Davis To Practice In Full Wednesday

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis (knee) will be a full participant in practice on Wednesday, which is a big development after he missed the last few games with his knee injury. Head coach Robert Saleh called Davis day-to-day on Monday, and the team is hopeful that he can return in Week 12 to […]

Kyle Allen Expected To Start Over Davis Mills In Week 12

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith told the media on Wednesday that he wouldn't announce a starting quarterback for the Week 12 game against the Miami Dolphins, but Kyle Allen is expected to start over the struggling Davis Mills. Allen will see first-team repetitions in practice on Wednesday, putting him in line to start for […]

Mike White To Start For Jets In Week 12

New York Jets quarterback Mike White will start in Week 12 against the Chicago Bears, according to head coach Robert Saleh. The Jets made the announcement on Wednesday that they are benching starter Zach Wilson, beginning this Sunday against Chicago. It remain to be seen if Wilson will get the opportunity to win the starting […]

Carson Wentz Designated To Return From IR

The Washington Commanders designated quarterback Carson Wentz (finger) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday. It opens up the team's 21-day window to officially activate Wentz from Injured Reserve, and he will return to practice this week with the team. Once the 29-year-old is deemed ready to come off IR, he will return to a […]

Zach Wilson Won't Start Against Bears

New York Jets players were informed during a team meeting on Wednesday that quarterback Zach Wilson will not start in Week 12 against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, according to sources. Wilson is being benched despite going 5-2 on the season, with both of his losses coming to the New England Patriots. Not only is […]

Denico Autry Injured Thursday Night

Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Denico Autry (knee) suffered a knee injury in the Thursday night game against the Green Bay Packers and is questionable to return in the second half. Autry is one of the team's better defensive lineman, so we'll have to see if this injury will keep him out beyond Thursday's game. The […]

Aaron Judge Wins American League MVP

As expected, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was named the 2022 American League Most Valuable Player on Thursday. Judge picked a nice season to set an AL record with 62 home runs before becoming a free agent this offseason. While also breaking Roger Maris' single-season AL home run record, Judge also finished just five […]

David Bakhtiari, Elgton Jenkins Active For Packers

Green Bay Packers offensive tackles David Bakhtiari (knee) and Elgton Jenkins (knee) are both active for the Thursday night game against the Tennessee Titans after being listed as questionable to play. The left side of Green Bay's offensive line will receive a big boost with both Bakhtiari and Jenkins available in Week 11. It's good […]

Paul Goldschmidt Named National League MVP

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt was named the 2022 National League Most Valuable Player, his first career MVP award. He's also the first Cardinal to win the award since Albert Pujols did so in 2009. Goldy had the best season of his career at 34 years old and led the NL in slugging […]

D-Backs Acquire Kyle Lewis From Mariners

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired outfielder Kyle Lewis from the Seattle Mariners on Thursday in exchange for outfielder/catcher Cooper Hummel, according to sources familiar with the situation. Lewis was named the American League Rookie of the Year during the COVID-shortened 2020 season, when he hit .262/.364/.437 with an .801 OPS, 11 home runs, 28 RBI, 37 […]

A's Claim Brent Rooker Off Waivers From Royals

The Oakland Athletics claimed outfielder Brent Rooker off waivers from the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. The move comes after the Royals designated Rooker for assignment earlier this week. The 28-year-old played in two games with the San Diego Padres in 2022 before landing in Kansas City. In just 14 games with the Royals, he […]

Garrett Crochet Not Expected To Start In 2023

Although the Chicago White Sox "need another starter," according to pitching coach Ethan Katz, he doesn't believe "starting is in the cards" for left-hander Garrett Crochet (elbow) next season. However, Crochet could serve as a multi-inning reliever. It's not a huge surprise after the 23-year-old southpaw had Tommy John surgery in April of this year. […]

Chris Stratton Signs With Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a one-year contract with free-agent right-hander Chris Stratton on Thursday. The deal is reportedly for $2.8 million. Stratton began the 2022 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates but was eventually acquired by the Cardinals in a trade. In his 20 relief appearances with St. Louis, he had a nice 2.78 […]

Michael Kopech Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training

Chicago White Sox pitching coach Ethan Katz said that right-hander Michael Kopech's (knee) rehab from knee surgery is a bit more gradual than expected, but the team still expects him to be ready for spring training. Kopech will finish at five innings and 85 pitches before his first outing of the 2023 regular season. The […]

Scott Alexander Avoids Arbitration With Giants

The San Francisco Giants and left-handed reliever Scott Alexander avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.15 million deal. In his first year in San Francisco in 2022, Alexander only pitched 17 1/3 innings over 17 appearances (four starts) at the major-league level, allowing two earned runs on 12 hits while walking one and striking […]

Buck Farmer Signs One-Year Deal With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds avoided salary arbitration with right-handed reliever Buck Farmer by agreeing to a one-year, $1.75 million deal. In his first year with the Reds in 2022, Farmer finished with a 3.83 ERA (3.03 FIP), a 1.29 WHIP, five holds, his first two career saves and 54 strikeouts in 47 innings over 44 relief […]

Red Sox Avoid Arbitration With Rob Refsnyder

The Boston Red Sox avoided salary arbitration with outfielder Rob Refsnyder by agreeing to a one-year, $1.2 million deal. Refsnyder ended his 2022 season on the injured list due to back spasms, but he should be healthy in plenty of time for spring training next year. The 31-year-old veteran will return to Beantown next year […]

Mark Andrews Limited Again Thursday

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (knee, shoulder) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Andrews is feeling good and appears to be on the right side of questionable ahead of a Week 11 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The 27-year-old missed the Week 8 contest but had last week's bye […]

Keenan Allen, Mike Williams Practice Again Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receivers Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (ankle) both practiced on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Allen and Williams were limited on Wednesday and will likely be listed as limited again on Thursday. It's great news, though, as they both have a shot at playing in the Sunday […]

Chiefs Put Mecole Hardman On Injured Reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Mecole Hardman (abdomen) on Injured Reserve on Thursday, meaning he'll miss at least the next four games. It's a tough break for Hardman and his fantasy managers, as he had scored five total touchdowns (three receiving, two rushing) in his previous three games before sitting out the Week […]

A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith Limited Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers A.J. Brown (ankle, rest) and DeVonta Smith (knee) were both limited in practice again on Thursday. Brown rolled his ankle in Monday's loss to the Washington Commanders. He remained in the game but finished with just one catch for seven yards. Smith had only 39 receiving yards on six catches (eight […]