Matthew Stafford Won't Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions interim head coach Darrell Bevell said that quarterback Matthew Stafford (ankle, rib, thumb) will not practice on Wednesday. Stafford looks to have a 50/50 chance of playing in the Week 17 season finale against the Vikings due to the sprained ankle he suffered in the Week 16 loss to the Buccaneers. The 32-year-old […]

Robbie Gould Signs Two-Year Extension

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould is signing a two-year, $7.25 million fully guaranteed contract extension with the team on Wednesday, according to a source. Gould will now be tied to the team through the 2022 season. The 38-year-old kicker has been very reliable in his 16-year career, making 86.6 percent of his 462 career […]

Panthers Have Interest In Dwayne Haskins Jr.

The Carolina Panthers are one of several teams to show interest in free-agent quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr., according to a source. Haskins is unlikely to sign with a team before the end of the 2020 season, but he is receiving interest from several teams after he was released by the Washington Football Team this week. […]

James Robinson Won't Play This Weekend

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said that rookie running back James Robinson (ankle) will miss his second straight game in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Colts. The 22-year-old thoroughly impressed in his first year in the league on the NFL's worst team in 2020. He'll finish with 1,070 rushing yards and […]

Mike Glennon To Start Week 17 Finale

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said that quarterback Mike Glennon will start in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Colts. Glennon got the nod over Gardner Minshew II last week and went 24-for-37 for 211 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in a blowout loss against his former team, the Bears. The […]

Yasiel Puig Healthy And Looking To Change

Free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig, who didn't play at all in 2020 after contracting COVID-19 in July, is healthy while playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic and is looking to change some of his habits that "bothered" players and coaches in the major leagues. Puig has been a colorful player in his short time in […]

Cubs Extensively Shopping Willson Contreras

The Chicago Cubs are now extensively shopping catcher Willson Contreras after trading starting pitcher Yu Darvish and non-tendering outfielder Kyle Schwarber. Contreras is projected to earn at least $5 million and maybe as much as $7.4 million in salary arbitration in 2020, so he could be a low-cost solution for a team in need of […]

Twins Reach Deal With Hansel Robles Tuesday

The Minnesota Twins signed former Los Angeles Angels closer Hansel Robles to a one-year deal worth $2 million on Tuesday. Robles saved 23 of his 27 chances with the Halos in 2019 and went 5-1 with a 2.48 ERA in 71 relief outings. However, he had a nightmarish 10.26 ERA in 18 relief appearances in […]

Justin Smoak Finalizing Deal To Play In Japan

Veteran first baseman Justin Smoak is finalizing a deal with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan on Tuesday, according to sources. The deal will guarantee him between $6 million and $7 million. The 34-year-old joins a Giants team that won the Central League last year but lost the Japan Series as the country's oldest professional team. […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Put On IR, Cam Akers Could Return

Los Angeles Rams leading rusher Darrell Henderson Jr. (ankle) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday after suffering a high-ankle sprain in the Week 16 loss to the Seahawks. Head coach Sean McVay said on Monday that "there's a possibility" that rookie Cam Akers (ankle) could play in Week 17 against the Cardinals. Henderson's placement […]

Thomas Davis To Retire After 2020 Season

Washington Football Team linebacker Thomas Davis, who is playing in his 16th NFL season in 2020, announced on his Twitter account that this will be his final season. Washington plays on Sunday night against the Eagles, and if they don't win that game, Week 17's contest could be the final game of the 37-year-old's impressive […]

Texans Defense Claims Geno Stone Off Waivers

The Houston Texans claimed former Ravens safety Geno Stone off waivers on Tuesday, according to a source. There was a chance that Stone would've landed back on Baltimore's practice squad if he hadn't been claimed. Stone was a seventh-round pick of the Ravens this year and played in just two games, mainly on special teams, […]

Royals Sign Ervin Santana

The Kansas City Royals signed right-hander Ervin Santana to a minor league deal on Tuesday. Santana didn't pitch at all in 2020, but the 15-year veteran should provide a young Royals pitching staff with experience. The 38-year-old has a career record of 149-127 and a 4.09 ERA (101 ERA+) in 387 games (384 starts). Santana […]

Phillies Acquire Jose Alvarado In Three-Team Trade

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired left-handed relief pitcher Jose Alvarado in a three-team trade on Tuesday involving the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers. The Rays sent Alvarado to the Phillies, the Phillies sent left-hander Garrett Cleavinger to the Dodgers and the Dodgers sent infielder Dillon Paulson and a player to be named to the […]

Nationals Seeking Another Bat

Despite trading for first baseman Josh Bell last week, the Washington Nationals continue to seek another middle-of-the-order bat to add to a lineup that includes star outfielder Juan Soto. It could mean another trade, with Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant being connected to the Nationals for a while now. Outfielders Marcell Ozuna and George […]

Mason Rudolph To Start Over Ben Roethlisberger In Week 17

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph will draw the start in Week 17 against the division-rival Browns. Ben Roethlisberger will get a rest before the first round of the playoff with the Steelers having already clinched the AFC North division. The Steelers could rest some of their other starters on offense and defense, which is why […]

Dodgers In Talks With DJ LeMahieu

The Los Angeles Dodgers could have a big move up their sleeve as a counter-punch to the Padres blockbuster trades the last two days for starting pitchers Blake Snell and Yu Darvish, and the Blue have been in talks with free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu. The infielder could fit at second base or third base […]

Cubs Land Zach Davies, Four Prospects From Padres

The Chicago Cubs agreed to send right-hander Yu Darvish and his personal catcher Victor Caratini to the San Diego Padres on Monday night in exchange for right-hander Zach Davies, shortstop Reginald Preciado (Padres No. 11 prospect), outfielder Owen Caissie (No. 13), outfielder Ismael Mena (No. 15) and shortstop Yeison Santana (No. 16). San Diego was […]

Padres Agree To Deal For Yu Darvish, Victor Caratini

The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement with the Chicago Cubs that would send them veteran right-hander Yu Darvish and catcher Victor Caratini, Darvish's personal catcher, for right-hander Zach Davies, shortstop Reginald Preciado (Padres No. 11 prospect), outfielder Owen Caissie (No. 13), outfielder Ismael Mena (No. 15) and shortstop Yeison Santana (No. 16). It […]

Rams To Sign Blake Bortles For Quarterback Insurance

The Los Angeles Rams plan on signing quarterback Blake Bortles off the Denver Broncos practice squad with Jared Goff (thumb) unlikely to play in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Cardinals after having surgery to fix a broken and dislocated right thumb on Monday night. With Goff likely out until the playoffs (if […]

Tomoyuki Sugano Has Multiple Suitors

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano's Jan. 7 signing deadline is quickly approaching, and sources say that multiple teams remain in pursuit, including the Blue Jays, Padres, Giants, Mets and Red Sox. The Padres would be out if they acquire Chicago Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish after reportedly agreeing to a blockbuster trade to acquire Tampa Bay […]

J.T. Realmuto Remains A Priority For Phillies

Re-signing catcher J.T. Realmuto remains a top priority for the Philadelphia Phillies under their new front office. They have extended an offer to him, but it will be a waiting game as we approach the new year. Realmuto has been the league's best hitting catcher the last few years and has played really well ever […]

Padres In Active Pursuit Of Yu Darvish

The San Diego Padres are on the verge of acquiring left-handed starter Blake Snell from the Tampa Bay Rays, but they are also in active pursuit of Chicago Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish, according to sources. The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that a deal could be done before Tuesday. The 34-year-old Japanese hurler had a sparkling […]

Matthew Stafford Uncertain For Season Finale

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (ankle, rib) said any decision on whether to play in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Vikings will be based on his health after he injured his right ankle on the first offensive series in the Week 16 blowout loss to the Buccaneers last Saturday. Stafford has also […]

Titans Put Stephen Gostkowski On COVID-19 List

The Tennessee Titans placed kicker Stephen Gostkowski on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. It's unclear if he tested positive for the virus or if he was just deemed a high-risk close contact of someone else who tested positive. If Gostkowski is a close contact, he will have a shot at playing in Week 17 against […]

John Brown Activated From IR, Goes On COVID-19 List

The Buffalo Bills activated wide receiver John Brown (ankle) from Injured Reserve on Monday, but he's now going on the Reserve/COVID-19 list and won't be active for the Week 16 game against the division-rival Patriots. The Bills also placed safety Josh Thomas and running back Christian Wade on the COVID-19 list as high-risk close contacts. […]

Padres Reach Deal With Ha-seong Kim

The San Diego Padres reached an agreement with Korean star infielder Ha-seong Kim on Monday, according to multiple reports. The 25-year-old was one of the top infielders on the open market when he was posted earlier this month by the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korean Baseball Organization. Kim primarily played shortstop and third base in […]

Julian Edelman's Season Likely Over

The New England Patriots are not activating wide receiver Julian Edelman (knee) from the Injured Reserve in order to play on Monday night against the Bills, and it's unlikely that he'll play in the Week 17 season finale against the Jets either. With the Patriots officially eliminated from playoff contention, it doesn't make much sense […]

Patrick Mahomes, Other Starters Likely To Be Rested

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said some of the starters will not play in Week 17 against the Chargers with the team having clinched the AFC's No. 1 playoff seed and a first-round bye with their Week 16 win over the Falcons. Reid wasn't specific on which players would be rested, but he […]

Joe Mixon Won't Play In Week 17

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (foot) has officially been ruled out for the Week 17 regular season finale against the Ravens. Mixon remains on Injured Reserve and has not played since a Week 6 loss to the Colts. The 24-year-old will finish the 2020 campaign with 428 rushing yards and 21 catches for 138 […]