Derrick Henry Takes It Easy Wednesday

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry wasn't spotted in the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday. King Henry was later listed as limited with a non-injury on the official practice report. The Titans are just resting their workhorse running back ahead of a Week 10 meeting against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. […]

Dusty Baker Officially Returning In 2023

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker is officially returning to the team on a one-year deal for the 2023 season, the team announced on Wednesday. Baker, 73, earned his first World Series title with the team in his 25th season as a skipper as they beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. General manager James Click's […]

Michael Conforto Drawing Interest

Agent Scott Boras suggested that free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto is drawing broad interest across the league already this offseason. "It is Christmas for the Confortos," Boras said. Boras is notorious for drumming up interest in his clients in the most grandiose of ways, so we should take this with a grain of salt. Conforto underwent […]

Trey Mancini, Will Smith Become Free Agents

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Trey Mancini and relief pitcher Will Smith have become free agents after the team declined to pick up their options for the 2023 season. Mancini had a $10 million mutual option for next year, while Smith's 2023 option was worth $13 million. Mancini wasn't playing every day in Houston after they […]

Colts Designate Ashton Dulin To Return From Injured Reserve

The Indianapolis Colts designated wide receiver Ashton Dulin (foot) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, opening the 21-day window for the team to officially activate him from IR. Dulin is now available to practice with the team again. He hasn't played since Week 5, but he could technically return this weekend against the Las […]

Jets Moving Elijah Moore To The Slot

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh confirmed that the team is moving disgruntled wide receiver Elijah Moore to the slot. "It's a new position because we've been playing him outside for the most part and we're trying to find ways to utilize his strengths," Saleh said. Moore requested to be traded because he wasn't […]

Titans Designate Treylon Burks To Return From IR

The Tennessee Titans designated rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks (toe) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, opening up their 21-day window to officially activate him from IR. Burks can begin practicing on Wednesday and has a shot to come off IR and play in Week 10 against the Denver Broncos after battling turf toe. […]

Steelers Considering Making Jaylen Warren The Lead Back?

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Jaylen Warren has run hard and successfully in his limited opportunities behind Najee Harris in his first NFL season. Harris maintains that he's healthy after dealing with two foot injuries earlier this year, but with Warren continually impressing, head coach Mike Tomlin said the coaching staff is considering giving him […]

Nico Collins Back At Practice Wednesday

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (groin) is back at practice on Wednesday after missing the last two games due to a groin injury. It's a good sign that the Texans will be able to get him back in Week 10 versus the New York Giants. As long as Collins doesn't suffer a setback later […]

Josh Allen Won't Practice Wednesday

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) will not practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Allen suffered a sprained UCL in his right elbow in the Week 9 loss to the New York Jets, and his availability for Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings is now in question. The Bills remain hopeful that […]

Brandin Cooks Back At Practice

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (personal) was back at practice on Wednesday for the flex period, but he wasn't doing drills. Usually, Cooks gets a veteran rest day on Wednesdays. The 29-year-old was hoping to be traded at last Tuesday's deadline, so when he wasn't he was unhappy and the team held him out […]

Ezekiel Elliott To Have His Reps Monitored Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (knee) will practice on Wednesday, but his repetitions will be monitored. Elliott was always expected to return to practice on Wednesday after missing the Week 8 game and resting up during the Week 9 bye. The Cowboys expect the 27-year-old to play in Week 10 against the Green Bay […]

Dusty Baker, James Click To Be Extended

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane spoke with manager Dusty Baker and general manager James Click on Monday and plans to formally extend each of them a contract for the 2023 season as the organization looks to win back-to-back World Series titles. Baker isn't a surprise coming off his first World Series title as a manager, […]

Dodgers Claim Luke Williams Off Waivers From Marlins

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed outfielder Luke Williams off waivers on Tuesday from the Miami Marlins. Williams spent the 2022 season with the San Francisco Giants (eight games) and the Marlins, hitting a combined .236/.287/.315 with a homer, six RBI, 21 runs scored and 11 stolen bases in 136 plate appearances and 79 games in […]

A's Sign Kevin Cron To Minor League Deal

The Oakland Athletics signed free-agent first baseman Kevin Cron to a minor league deal on Tuesday. The son of assistant hitting coach Chris Cron, the 29-year-old is being assigned to Triple-A Las Vegas. Since a big year at Triple-A Reno in 2019, Cron has struggled at the plate and went 0-for-17 with seven strikeouts in […]

Yankees Could Pursue Justin Verlander If He's Available

The New York Yankees were toying with the idea of adding Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander to their rotation last winter, offering him $25 million. They could choose to make another run at him this winter if he opts out of his current deal with the Astros and becomes a free agent. However, the […]

Astros Will Meet With Willson Contreras

The Houston Astros will be meeting with free-agent catcher Willson Contreras at the general manager meetings this week. The Astros' tentative traded at the deadline in August for Contreras was nixed by owner Jim Crane. Manager Dusty Baker loves Martin Maldonado catching Houston's great pitchers. The 30-year-old All-Star backup already declined the Cubs' $19.65 million […]

Masataka Yoshida Likely To Be Posted Soon

Two-time Japanese batting champion and outfielder Masataka Yoshida is likely to be posted by the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball in the next two weeks, according to sources. Details are still being discussed, but it's becoming increasingly likely that he will play next year in the United States. In seven seasons in Japan, the […]

Blue Jays Expected To Trade A Catcher

The Toronto Blue Jays are expected to trade a catcher this offseason due to their abundance of talent at the position with Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk and Gabriel Moreno, according to multiple rival executives at the general manager meetings this week. Kirk was one of the best hitting catchers at the major-league level this year, […]

Bryan Reynolds A Popular Offseason Trade Chip

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is one of the most popular potential trade pieces heading into the offseason, according to multiple executives. "Reynolds is arbitration-eligible for three seasons, so the Pirates should be able to get a haul for him," one executive said. "It feels like he's been in trade rumors for two years. At […]

Red Sox Looking For Second Basemen

The Boston Red Sox have started reaching out to teams regarding the availability of their second basemen, hoping to figure out a Plan B in the likely event that shortstop Xander Bogaerts leaves Boston in free agency, according to sources. If Bogaerts signs elsewhere, the plan seems to be to move Trevor Story to shortstop, […]

Cubs Could Be Early Favorites For Koudai Senga

The Chicago Cubs have already courted Japanese hard-throwing right-hander Koudai Senga, who was a three-time All-Star in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball, according to agent Joel Wolfe. Wolfe also represents San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish, the former Japanese star. Wolfe sees the Cubs as a natural fit for Senga, who won't be tied to a […]

Diamondbacks Decline Ian Kennedy's Option

The Arizona Diamondbacks declined relief pitcher Ian Kennedy's $4 million mutual option for the 2023 season on Tuesday, making him a free agent. It's kind of a no-brainer move on Arizona's part. Kennedy did have 10 saves, but he also had a rough 5.36 ERA (5.58 FIP), a 1.57 WHIP, 44 strikeouts and 22 walks […]

AJ Pollock Becomes A Free Agent

Chicago White Sox outfielder AJ Pollock has declined his $13 million option for the 2023 season and has become a free agent. Pollock will receive a $5 million buyout and will now be free to sign with any team this offseason. The 34-year-old will latch on with another organization, but he could struggle to make […]

Jorge Soler Won't Opt Out Of His Deal

Miami Marlins left fielder Jorge Soler will not opt out of his deal with the team, according to a source. He will now make $15 million with the Marlins in 2023 and can opt out again after next season or exercise his final player option for $9 million in 2024. It makes sense after Soler […]

Yankees Expected To Give Anthony Rizzo A Qualifying Offer

The New York Yankees are expected to give first baseman Anthony Rizzo the $19.65 million qualifying offer. Rizzo opted out of his $16 million 2023 option on Tuesday and will likely decline the qualifying offer in order to test the free-agent market this offseason as a terrific two-way player at first base. The 33-year-old left-handed […]

Brewers Pick Up Kolten Wong's Option

The Milwaukee Brewers exercised second baseman Kolten Wong's $10 million option for the 2023 season on Tuesday. Wong will return as the team's everyday second baseman next season after posting a 114 OPS+ over the last two seasons with Milwaukee despite uncharacteristic struggles on defense. The 32-year-old left-handed hitter slashed .251/.339/.430 with 15 home runs, […]

Jose Ramirez To Have Thumb Surgery On Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (thumb) will have thumb surgery on Wednesday. Ramirez initially injured his thumb in mid-June but played the rest of the season with the injury while noticeably being affected by it at the plate. But all in all, the 30-year-old Dominican switch-hitter was still one of the best hitters in […]

Willson Contreras Declining His Qualifying Offer

The Chicago Cubs are extending the $19.65 million qualifying offer to catcher Willson Contreras, but he is declining it and will become a free agent. The strong two-way catcher should do very well on the open market this offseason after slashing .243/.349/.466 with an .815 OPS, 22 home runs, 55 RBI, 65 runs scored and […]

Raiders Release Johnathan Abram Tuesday

In a surprise move, the Las Vegas Raiders released former first-round safety Johnathan Abram on Tuesday, according to a source. The Raiders shopped Abram at the trade deadline last week but found no takers, so he'll head to waivers. The 26-year-old was benched in Week 8 and has played only 52 defensive sacks in the […]