Isiah Kiner-Falefa To Be Starting Shortstop In 2021

The Texas Rangers plan to give Gold Glove-winning third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa the chance to be the starting shortstop next season and have told former shortstop Elvis Andrus to prepare to play all infield positions. The 32-year-old Andrus is the longest-tenured Ranger after 12 seasons and is the only player left from back-to-back World Series […]

Giants Defense Places Kyle Fackrell On Injured Reserve

The New York Giants placed starting outside linebacker Kyle Fackrell (calf) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday with a calf injury. Fackrell will miss at least the next three games, leaving the Giants very short-handed at the position. He was tied for second on the team with three sacks and was playing close to 100 percent […]

Drew Lock Activated From COVID-19 List

The Denver Broncos activated quarterbacks Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday after all three had PCR tests come back negative on Monday. They will all be eligible to play in Week 13 against the Chiefs. So barring additional team discipline, the Broncos won't be forced to use a […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Placed On IR, Laquon Treadwell Activated

The Atlanta Falcons placed wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (toe) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday after he left the Week 12 win over the Raiders with a toe injury. In a corresponding move, the team activated receiver Laquon Treadwell from the Reserve/COVID-19 list and added him to the 53-man roster. Zaccheaus popped up for a couple […]

J.K. Dobbins, Mark Ingram II Not Guaranteed To Play

Baltimore Ravens running backs J.K. Dobbins and Mark Ingram II are both eligible to be activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list prior to the Week 12 game against the Steelers on Wednesday, but it's not a given that either will play. Both players have been isolated since testing positive for the virus on Nov. 22 and […]

Ravens Activate Four From COVID-19 List

The Baltimore Ravens activated defensive tackle Brandon Williams (ankle), quarterback Trace McSorley, nickelback Tavon Young and cornerback Khalil Dorsey from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. They could activate more players from the list before kickoff against the Steelers on Wednesday. McSorley should be the backup to Robert Griffin III on Wednesday with Lamar Jackson testing […]

Cam Hill Undergoes Surgery On Wrist

Cleveland Indians rookie relief pitcher Cam Hill (wrist) underwent surgery on his right wrist on Tuesday after being involved in a car accident. Dr. Brian Chalkin operated on Hill's lunate bone, which is located in the mid-carpal joint. The surgery went "as expected," but the team doesn't have any details on when Hill might be […]

Marquez Callaway Could Miss Some Time

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Marquez Callaway (knee) suffered a minor knee sprain in the Week 12 win over the Broncos and could miss a little time. Callaway hasn't been targeted in the passing game in the last three games and has just 15 receptions on 19 targets for 136 scoreless yards in his […]

Carlos Dunlap Dealing With Sore Foot

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that defensive end Carlos Dunlap (foot) is dealing with a sore foot and will go for an MRI exam on Tuesday. Dunlap left the Monday night win over the Eagles with the injury, and depending on the results of his tests, the 31-year-old pass-rusher could miss some time. […]

49ers Holding Out Hope For Jimmy Garoppolo, George Kittle

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is "holding out hope" that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) and tight end George Kittle (foot) can return for the last few weeks of the regular season. Garoppolo is recovering from a high-ankle sprain and shed his walking boot several weeks ago. The 29-year-old wasn't doing a whole lot […]

Doug Pederson On The Hot Seat?

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said he hasn't been assured of his job status moving forward, although he said his relationship with owner Jeffrey Lurie "is good." The Eagles lost to the Seahawks on Monday night and dropped to 3-7-1, putting them in third place in the NFL's worst division. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo […]

Eagles Defense Releases Will Parks

The Philadelphia Eagles released safety Will Parks on Tuesday, according to a source. Parks had signed a one-year contract with the Eagles in the offseason and was supposed to replace Malcolm Jenkins in the secondary while moving around to other positions as well. The 26-year-old missed the first five games of the season with a […]

Nationals Unlikely To Land Kris Bryant, DJ LeMahieu

The Washington Nationals have been connected to names like Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant and free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu, but they remain unlikely to land a big-ticket item this offseason. Washington is more likely to pursue less-expensive players because they have so many holes to fill on their roster. Juan Soto and Trea […]

Myles Garrett Activated From COVID-19 List

The Cleveland Browns activated pass-rusher Myles Garrett from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday and placed Ronnie Harrison Jr. (shoulder) on Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Harrison may have a chance to return later in the season or for a potential playoff run. Garrett missed the last two games after a positive COVID-19 test, but […]

Reds Prioritizing Addition At Shortstop

The Cincinnati Reds are prioritizing the addition of one starting shortstop and are pursuing multiple options to address their need, according to sources. Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor and Rockies shortstop Trevor Story are potential trade options, while Marcus Semien, Andrelton Simmons and Didi Gregorius are free-agent options. Freddy Galvis, who is also a free agent, […]

Nationals Targeting Kris Bryant

The Washington Nationals are targeting third baseman Kris Bryant and are determined to keep right-handed pitchers Jackson Rutledge and Cade Cavalli, the team's top two prospects, in any trade. The New York Mets, San Francisco Giants and Toronto Blue Jays could all be fits for Bryant as well. Bryant is expected to be tendered a […]

Red Sox Agree With Eduardo Rodriguez

The Boston Red Sox agreed to an $8.3 million deal with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez for the 2021 season on Tuesday, according to a source. Rodriguez would've been in the fourth and final year of arbitration eligibility before becoming a free agent next offseason. The 27-year-old southpaw was set to be the team's Opening Day starter […]

James McCann Receiving Plenty Of Interest

Free-agent catcher James McCann has received interest from the New York Yankees, New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals, Los Angeles Angels and Chicago White Sox. The Philadelphia Phillies are also believed to be interest if they lose J.T. Realmuto. McCann had a 144 OPS+ last season and has slashed .276/.334/.474 with 25 home runs and […]

Carson Wentz Has Dropped Off In 2020

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has seen a huge drop-off in production this year compared to his last three seasons. Wentz had a 98.3 passer rating from 2017-19 and has a 73.4 passer rating in 2020. Since 1950, he's the sixth quarterback, and only one under the age of 30, to have a passer rating […]

Marlins Acquire Adam Cimber, DFA Jose Urena

The Miami Marlins acquired sidearm reliever Adam Cimber from the Cleveland Indians on Monday in exchange for $100,000. In a corresponding move, the Marlins designated right-hander Jose Urena for assignment. Urena was the team's Opening Day starter in 2018 and 2019 and spent six seasons with the club, but he went 0-3 with a 5.40 […]

Royals Sign Michael A. Taylor

The Kansas City Royals finalized a one-year, $1.75 million deal with outfielder Michael A. Taylor on Monday. The deal includes up to $1 million in performance bonuses. The 29-year-old hit just .196 in 38 games for the Nationals in the shortened 2020 season and became a free agent on Oct. 15 when he refused an […]

Drew Lock, Other Denver QBs Could Be Disciplined

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio is hoping that three of his quarterbacks, including starter Drew Lock, will be cleared on Tuesday from the league's COVID-19 protocols and said that additional discipline is still "on the table" for Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles. Lock, Rypien and Bortles were deemed high-risk close contacts of Jeff […]

Rams Never Considered Benching Jared Goff

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay called out quarterback Jared Goff for turning the ball over too much in the Week 12 loss to the 49ers, but he later expressed confidence in Goff and said he never considered benching him. Goff threw two interceptions and also lost a fumble. It was the second time […]

Kenny Stills Clears Waivers

Former Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills cleared waivers on Monday and is free to sign with any team. Had the Texans known that receiver Will Fuller V was going to be suspended the rest of the season for performance-enhancing drugs, they might not have waived Stills over the weekend. With Randall Cobb currently injured, […]

Chase McLaughlin Activated From COVID-19 List

The Jacksonville Jaguars activated kicker Chase McLaughlin from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. Wide receiver Trey Quinn (hamstring) was also placed on the practice squad injured list. McLaughlin has only kicked in two games for the Jaguars in 2020, but he's a perfect 3-for-3 on his field-goal tries and 2-for-2 on extra points. However, with […]

Anthony Castonzo Dealing With MCL Sprain

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich confirmed on Monday that left tackle Anthony Castonzo (knee) is dealing with an MCL sprain, and it's "too early to tell" how much time Castonzo will miss. The 32-year-old should miss time, meaning quarterback Philip Rivers won't have his starting blind-side protector heading into a Week 13 matchup with […]

Bradley Roby Suspended Six Games

Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby will miss the rest of the 2020 season after he was suspended for six games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Roby's teammate, wide receiver Will Fuller V, was hit with the same suspension on Monday and will also miss the rest of this year. Houston's secondary was […]

Bryce Callahan To Miss Time For Broncos Defense

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said that cornerback Bryce Callahan (foot) will miss time, but it's too early to say whether he's done for the rest of the season. So the Denver D will at least be without Callahan for the second divisional meeting with the Chiefs in Week 13. The Broncos Defense allowed […]

Phillip Lindsay Could Play In Week 13

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said that running back Phillip Lindsay (knee) suffered a minor knee injury in the Week 12 loss to the Saints and could be available to play in Week 13 against the division-rival Chiefs. Lindsay left the game on Sunday after nine carries for only 20 yards. You'll want to […]

Daniel Jones Likely To Miss Time

Updating previous reports, New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (hamstring) was diagnosed with a hamstring strain that will likely force him to miss some time, according to a source. The Giants will know more later this week when Jones attempts to practice, but there is optimism that he won't be out long. Tests on Monday […]