Sandy Alcantara Wins National League Cy Young

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara won the 2022 National League Cy Young award on Wednesday. He becomes the team's first-ever Cy Young winner after he tossed a league-high 228 2/3 innings this year, which is the highest total for a pitcher since Justin Verlander's 223 in 2019. The 27-year-old right-hander's six complete games were […]

Dodgers Protect Diego Cartaya From Rule 5 Draft

The Los Angeles Dodgers added catcher Diego Cartaya, second baseman Michael Busch and outfielders Andy Pages and Jonny DeLuca to their 40-man roster on Tuesday in order to protect them from the upcoming Rule 5 draft. Cartaya is the team's top prospect heading into next season, while Busch comes in at No. 4 and Pages […]

Cardinals Add Connor Thomas To 40-Man Roster

The St. Louis Cardinals added left-hander Connor Thomas to their 40-man major-league roster on Tuesday to protect him from this week's Rule 5 draft. Thomas checks in as the team's No. 24 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, but he doesn't have a ton of upside at the next level. The 24-year-old southpaw struck out only 110 […]

Prelander Berroa, Jonatan Clase Protected From Rule 5 Draft

The Seattle Mariners added right-handers Prelander Berroa and Isaiah Campbell and outfielders Jonatan Clase and Cade Marlowe to their 40-man roster on Tuesday, protecting them from this week's Rule 5 draft. Per MLB Pipeline, Berroa (No. 15), Campbell (24), Clase (12) and Marlowe (21) are all among the team's top-25 prospects. Berroa, 22, had a […]

Marco Luciano Added To 40-Man Roster

The San Francisco Giants added infielders Marco Luciano and Brett Wisely, right-handers Tristan Beck, Jose Cruz and Keaton Winn and outfielder Luis Matos to their 40-man roster on Tuesday. Wisely was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for outfielder Tristan Peters. According to MLB Pipeline, Luciano is the club's top prospect. Matos checks […]

Orioles Protect Grayson Rodriguez From Rule 5 Draft

The Baltimore Orioles protected right-handed pitcher Grayson Rodriguez from the Rule 5 draft by adding him to their 40-man roster on Tuesday. The Orioles also added right-handers Noah Denoyer and Seth Johnson, shortstop Joey Ortiz and left-hander Drew Rom to the 40-man roster. Rodriguez is the No. 4 overall prospect in all of baseball, per […]

Cubs Acquire Miles Mastrobuoni From The Rays

The Chicago Cubs acquired second baseman Miles Mastrobuoni from the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday in exchange for a Single-A pitcher, according to sources. Mastrobuoni can play both the infield and outfield. The 27-year-old made his major-league debut with the Rays this year and went 3-for-16 with a stolen base, a run scored and six […]

Raimel Tapia Designated For Assignment

The Toronto Blue Jays designated outfielders Raimel Tapia and Bradley Zimmer for assignment on Tuesday while also releasing Foster Griffin. In corresponding moves, the team added Orelvis Martinez, Yosver Zulueta, Addison Barger and Spencer Horwitz to the 40-man roster. The Blue Jays acquired Tapia from the Colorado Rockies last March. The 28-year-old ended up playing […]

Mark Andrews Limited In Wednesday's Practice

Correcting a previous report, Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (knee, shoulder) was limited in Wednesday's practice after not being seen at the portion of practice open to the media. It was his first practice since injuring his shoulder on Oct. 27. The Ravens have been optimistic that Andrews will return to action this weekend […]

Taylor Heinicke Will Start In Week 11

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera announced on Wednesday that quarterback Taylor Heinicke will start in Week 11 against the Houston Texans. Carson Wentz (finger) has been cleared to start throwing, but the team hasn't designated him to return to practice from Injured Reserve. Wentz could end up taking over the starting role eventually, but […]

A.J. Brown Says He'll Be Fine For Week 11

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (ankle), who rolled his ankle early in the Monday night loss to the Washington Commanders, said on Wednesday that he'll be fine. Brown had his ankle wrapped at practice on Wednesday (he was limited) but will be good to go in Week 11 against the Indianapolis Colts. The 25-year-old […]

Kyler Murray, Colt McCoy Both Day-To-Day

Arizona Cardinals quarterbacks Kyler Murray (hamstring) and Colt McCoy (knee) are both day-to-day, head coach Kliff Kingsbury said on Wednesday. Kingsbury is hoping that at least one of them will be available for the Monday night divisional clash against the San Francisco 49ers. Murray did not play in the Week 10 win over the Los […]

Cardinals Designate Marquise Brown To Return From IR

The Arizona Cardinals designated wide receiver Marquise Brown (foot) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, opening their 21-day window to officially activate him from IR. Brown returned to practice on Wednesday, and head coach Kliff Kingsbury said there's a chance that Brown will play on Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers. The 25-year-old […]

Nationals Sign Derek Hill

The Washington Nationals signed outfielder Derek Hill to a minor league deal on Tuesday that includes an invite to spring training, according to a source. Hill is a former first-round pick by the Detroit Tigers. He finished last season with the Seattle Mariners after they claimed him off waivers in August. The 26-year-old appeared in […]

Padres Officially Re-Sign Nick Martinez

The San Diego Padres officially re-signed right-hander Nick Martinez to a three-year, $26 million deal on Wednesday. Martinez hit the open market when he declined his $6.5 million option for the 2023 season last week, but the two sides quickly worked to bring him back in 2023 and beyond. The 32-year-old opened the year in […]

Blue Jays Showing Interest In Brandon Nimmo

The Toronto Blue Jays are showing interest in free-agent outfielder Brandon Nimmo, according to sources. The trade of Teoscar Hernandez to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday has freed up a spot in the Toronto lineup for them to add the left-handed bat that they've lacked. Nimmo and his on-base skills would be a perfect fit […]

Bryce Harper To Have UCL Surgery Next Week

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) will have UCL surgery on his right elbow next Wednesday. It's still unknown if it will be Tommy John surgery or not, so Harper's timetable for a return next year is still up in the air. Tommy John surgery would require a longer rehab, but it wouldn't mean that […]

Jameson Williams Hopes To Return To Practice After Thanksgiving

Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee) is hoping to return to practice after Thanksgiving next week. Head coach Dan Campbell expects the team to designate Williams to return from Injured Reserve after Thanksgiving, with a Week 13 debut against the Jacksonville Jaguars a possibility. The Lions are being very cautious with the 21-year-old […]

DJ Chark Returning To Practice

The Detroit Lions designated wide receiver DJ Chark (ankle) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday and he will return to practice. The Lions will now have 21 days to officially activate Chark from Injured Reserve, and there's a chance he could play in Week 11 against the New York Giants. The 26-year-old hasn't played […]

Josh Allen To Be Limited Wednesday

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) will be limited in practice on Wednesday. Allen was questionable to play in Week 10 after he injured his elbow in Week 9, but he ended up suiting up in the overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings and wasn't limited at all physically. […]

Colts Name Matt Ryan The Starter

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday confirmed on Wednesday that quarterback Matt Ryan is the team's starter. The Colts made the surprise move to bench Sam Ehlinger for Ryan right before the Week 10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. It's not a surprise that the Colts will stick with the veteran signal-caller moving […]

Sam Darnold Could Make A Start This Year

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield will start in Week 11 against the Baltimore Ravens with PJ Walker (ankle) hurt, but some with the team would like to see Sam Darnold at some point this year since he hasn't shown what he can do in offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo's offense yet. Darnold will serve as Mayfield's […]

Kyler Murray Could Miss Another Week

The Arizona Cardinals could give quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring) another week to rest his ailing hamstring. The team will see how he feels in the middle of the week, so his practice status will be important to watch leading into this weekend's game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. With the game […]

Taylor Heinicke Expected To Remain The Starter?

Many around the league expect the Washington Commanders to stick with quarterback Taylor Heinicke as the starter after beating the previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, at least for the short term. The team has a decision to make with Carson Wentz (finger) returning to health. Heinicke is 8-4 in his last 12 starts, […]

Christian Watson Expected To Have A Bigger Role

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler expects the Green Bay Packers to continue to make rookie wide receiver Christian Watson a major part of their game plan moving forward after he broke out with three touchdowns in the Week 10 overtime win against the Dallas Cowboys. Green Bay traded up to take Watson with the 34th overall pick […]

Jerry Jeudy Could Play This Week

The Denver Broncos believe they dodged a major injury with wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (ankle), who is being considered day-to-day. There's a chance he will be able to play in Week 11 against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. Jeudy injured his ankle early in the Week 10 loss to the Tennessee Titans and was quickly […]

Bengals Hoping Ja'Marr Chase Can Return In Week 12

The Cincinnati Bengals are hopeful that wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (hip) can return for Week 12 against the Tennessee Titans. Chase continues to rehab and there isn't a definitive timetable for his return, but sources have circled that game as a potential return. The Bengals didn't place the 22-year-old on Injured Reserve, which gives him […]

Blue Jays Get Erik Swanson, Adam Macko From M's

The Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring reliever Erik Swanson and left-handed pitching prospect Adam Macko from the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in exchange for outfielder Teoscar Hernandez. Swanson was a very reliable setup man for the Mariners last year, posting a 1.68 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, three saves, 14 holds, 70 walks and only 10 strikeouts […]

Mariners Trading For Teoscar Hernandez

The Seattle Mariners are expected to acquire outfielder Teoscar Hernandez from the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday in exchange for reliever Erik Swanson and left-handed pitching prospect Adam Macko, according to multiple MLB sources. Hernandez will effectively take over for Mitch Haniger, who will leave in free agency this offseason. The 30-year-old Dominican outfielder was […]

Ryan Yarbrough Designated For Assignment

The Tampa Bay Rays designated left-hander Ryan Yarbrough for assignment on Tuesday, and he'll likely be non-tendered by Friday's deadline, which would make him a free agent and able to sign with any team. Yarbrough ended his 2022 season on the injured list due to an oblique strain, and he struggled when he was healthy […]