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Yency Almonte Heading To The Cubs
The Los Angeles Dodgers are working on a deal to send relief pitcher Yency Almonte to the Chicago Cubs, according to a source. It remains to be seen what the Dodgers will receive in return. Almonte already avoided salary arbitration with the Dodgers back in November, signing a one-year, $1.9 million deal. The 29-year-old right-hander... Read More
Cedric Tillman Ruled Out Against Texans
Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion) has officially been ruled out for Saturday's wild-card contest against the Houston Texans. Tillman suffered a concussion in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals and now will have to sit out for his first career playoff game. With Tillman out and Amari Cooper... Read More
Bears Request To Interview Shane Waldron For Offensive Coordinator
The Chicago Bears have requested permission to interview Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron for their offensive coordinator position, according to a source. With Pete Carroll out as head coach for the Seahawks, Seattle's assistants are now available, and the Bears are moving quickly after firing Luke Getsy, who had served as Chicago's offensive coordinator... Read More
Commanders, Titans Not Interested In Bill Belichick
The Washington Commanders and Tennessee Titans have no interest in pursuing former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick for their vacant head-coaching positions this offseason, according to sources. In addition to Belichick, the Titans also aren't interested in pursuing Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, if he's even interested in taking another crack at an... Read More
Titans Looking At Brian Callahan, Bobby Slowik
The Tennessee Titans will interview Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan for their head-coaching position on Friday, and then he will be interviewed for the same job with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, according to sources. The Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons have also requested permission to interview Callahan for their vacant head-coaching jobs.... Read More
Jaylen Waddle Set For Questionable Tag
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle) will be listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card playoff game versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Waddle missed the final two regular season games, but the Dolphins have been optimistic that he'll return for the first round of the playoffs this weekend. The... Read More
Raheem Mostert To Be Questionable For Wild-Card Game
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that running back Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) will be listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card playoff game versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Mostert was held out of the final two regular season games, but the good news is he was limited in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday and... Read More
Falcons Request To Interview Six Head-Coaching Candidates
The Atlanta Falcons have requested permission to interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Baltimore Ravens defensive line coach and associate head coach Anthony Weaver, San Francisco 49ers DC Steve Wilks, Cincinnati Bengals OC Brian Callahan and Los Angeles Rams DC Raheem Morris. Callahan also has requests from the Tennessee... Read More
Orioles Seen As Strongest Contenders For Dylan Cease
Trade talk surrounding Chicago White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease has quieted in recent weeks, but it's not due to lack of interest. General manager Chris Getz said there "isn't a club out there that hasn't expressed some level of interest" in the 28-year-old hurler. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal said the White Sox could be waiting... Read More
Pirates Think Paul Skenes Could Benefit From More Development
The Pittsburgh Pirates believe right-handed pitching prospect Paul Skenes would benefit from more development in the minor leagues and that he's not ready for the majors yet, even though he's already better than everyone in their system, according to sources. The Pirates need him to be their long-term ace, so it wouldn't be wise for... Read More
Mutual Interest For Pete Alonso To Finish His Career With Mets
The New York Mets' new front office has indicated a desire for first baseman Pete Alonso to finish out his career with the team, and Alonso has told teammates that his preference is to spend the rest of his career with the Mets. However, his agent, Scott Boras, has a long history of taking his... Read More
Mets Not Expected To Trade For Dylan Cease
The Athletic's Jim Bowden doesn't think the New York Mets are suitors for Chicago White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease this offseason because their new president of baseball operations, David Stearns, wants to be able to see the team's prospects for himself in spring training and wants to build the organization through scouting and player development,... Read More
Pirates Avoid Arbitration With JT Brubaker
The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided salary arbitration with right-hander JT Brubaker on Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.275 million deal, according to a source. Brubaker won't receive any kind of raise after missing all of the 2023 season following his Tommy John surgery in April. The 30-year-old said his goal this year is to return... Read More
Hoby Milner Avoids Arbitration With Brewers
Left-handed relief pitcher Hoby Milner and the Milwaukee Brewers avoided salary arbitration on Wednesday by settling at $2.05 million for the upcoming 2024 season, according to a source. Milner had the best season of his career in 2023, going 2-1 with a 1.82 ERA (3.13 FIP), 0.96 WHIP, 13 walks and 59 strikeouts in 64... Read More
Jake Woodford Signs Minors Deal With White Sox
Free-agent right-hander Jake Woodford signed a minor-league deal with the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, according to sources. Woodford had a 4.29 ERA in his four seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals. He also had a 1.37 WHIP, 63 walks and 119 total strikeouts over 80 appearances (18... Read More
Dodgers Sign Elieser Hernandez To Minor-League Deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent right-hander Elieser Hernandez to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, according to sources. Hernandez last pitched in the big leagues with the Miami Marlins in 2022, when he went 3-6 with a career-high 6.35 ERA (6.40 FIP) and 1.43 WHIP with 22 walks... Read More
Cubs, Shota Imanaga Officially Agree On Four-Year Deal
The Chicago Cubs are officially in agreement with Japanese left-hander Shota Imanaga on a four-year, $53 million deal on Wednesday, according to sources. After two years, the Cubs have the option to extend the contract to $80 million over five years. If they decline to do so, Imanaga then has the option to become a... Read More
Tyler Higbee Limited In First Practice Wednesday
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. A dislocated left shoulder that Higbee suffered in Week 17 kept him out of practice all of last week and for the Week 18 regular season finale against the San Francisco 49ers. The fact that he's practicing at... Read More
Titans Request To Interview Five Head-Coaching Candidates
The Tennessee Titans fired head coach Mike Vrabel on Tuesday and have quickly begun requesting interviews for candidates to replace him in 2024 and beyond. The Titans have put in requests to interview Las Vegas Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, Baltimore Ravens... Read More
Kyle Pitts Says He Also Had Torn PCL Fixed
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts wrote on his Instagram account that he had surgery on both the MCL and PCL in his knee after getting hurt in Week 11 of the 2022 season. It was previously reported that he had only torn his MCL. Pitts had a career-high three touchdowns in 17 games in... Read More
Dalvin Cook Could Have A Role In Postseason
When asked if he sees running back Dalvin Cook as an insurance policy or a serious competitor for snaps in the playoffs, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said, "We view him as potentially a very valuable weapon for our offense. Dalvin Cook is a high-pedigree player, a highly decorated player. He's still got talent,... Read More
Marquise Goodwin Stays Limited Wednesday
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (knee) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Wednesday. A full practice on Thursday would put Goodwin on track to play on Saturday in the wild-card playoff contest against the Houston Texans after he was held out of action in the Week 18 loss to the... Read More
Pierre Strong Jr., Kareem Hunt Limited Wednesday
Cleveland Browns running backs Pierre Strong Jr. (back) and Kareem Hunt (groin) were both listed as limited at the team's practice on Wednesday. Both players were non-participants on Tuesday's report, but they both returned on Wednesday. Strong, who has been an infrequently used No. 3 RB for the Browns, could be questionable to suit up... Read More
Aaron Jones Still Managing Injuries
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (finger, knee) remains on the injury report for wild-card week with multiple injuries, but he was listed as limited for the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday. Jones has dealt with various injuries all season and missed a total of six games during the regular season. However, this is... Read More
Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson Limited Wednesday
Green Bay Packers wide receivers Romeo Doubs (chest) and Christian Watson (hamstring) were both limited in the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. Doubs left Sunday's Week 18 win over the Chicago Bears with a chest injury and took a trip to the hospital. He was coughing up blood, but the Packers called... Read More
Kadarius Toney Limited Again Wednesday
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (ankle, hip) was listed as a limited participant in practice for the second straight day on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Justyn Ross (hamstring) returned to a limited practice after being a DNP on Tuesday. Toney is trending toward playing on super wild-card weekend this Saturday evening against the Miami Dolphins... Read More
Rashee Rice Puts In Another Full Practice
Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice (hamstring) put in a second straight day with a full practice on Wednesday after the Chiefs held him out of the Week 18 regular season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers as a precaution. The 23-year-old probably could have played last week, but the Chiefs chose to... Read More
Xavien Howard, Other Defensive Backs Miss Practice
Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (foot) and safeties Jevon Holland (knees) and DeShon Elliott (calf) all missed practice for the second straight day on Wednesday. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey (knee) was limited for a second straight day. Even against a Kansas City Chiefs offense that was down in 2023, Miami's banged-up defense isn't recommended on the... Read More
Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle Stay Limited Wednesday
Miami Dolphins wide receivers Tyreek Hill (ankle, quadriceps) and Jaylen Waddle (ankle) were both limited in practice for the second straight day on Wednesday. Hill is dealing with a new quadriceps injury, but he's really in no danger of sitting out against his former team, the Kansas City Chiefs, in Saturday's wild-card playoff game. Waddle... Read More
De'Von Achane, Raheem Mostert Limited Again Wednesday
Both Miami Dolphins running backs De'Von Achane (ribs, toe) and Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) were limited in Wednesday's practice for the second straight day as they prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday in a wild-card playoff contest. Achane has looked good in Miami's lead-back role the last two weeks with Mostert out,... Read More