Bengals Practice-Squad Player Tests Positive For COVID-19

Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Winston Rose, a practice-squad player, was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday after testing positive for the virus. As a result, the Bengals are holding a handful of defensive backs out of practice on Wednesday, according to sources. The expectation is that they will return on Thursday, so they aren't […]

Christian McCaffrey Won't Play In Week 10

Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) will not play in Week 10 against the division-rival Buccaneers, according to a league source. McCaffrey is going for a second opinion on the shoulder that he injured late in the Week 9 loss to the Chiefs, but it looks like he won't play […]

DJ LeMahieu Won't Accept Yankees Qualifying Offer

Infielder DJ LeMahieu will not accept the New York Yankees qualifying offer and will test the open market as a free agent, according to a source. LeMahieu was one of six free agents to receive the one-year, $18.9 million offer. The 32-year-old is a finalist for the American League MVP after winning the MLB batting […]

Bryce Love Returning To Practice

Washington Football Team running back Bryce Love (knee) is returning to practice on Wednesday. Love is currently on the Injured Reserve, but he could return to the team in a few weeks and give the running back room more depth behind rookie Antonio Gibson, J.D. McKissic and Peyton Barber. The 23-year-old from Stanford missed all […]

Baker Mayfield Activated From COVID-19 List

The Cleveland Browns officially activated quarterback Baker Mayfield from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Mayfield was put on the COVID-19 list on Saturday after he came in close contact with a staff member who had tested positive for the virus. His stint on the COVID-19 list came at a good time with the team on […]

Christian McCaffrey Not Expected To Play This Week

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) is not expected to play in Week 10 against the division-rival Buccaneers due to the right shoulder injury that he suffered in Week 9 against the Chiefs, according to sources. McCaffrey is now considered week-to-week and is receiving a second opinion on his right shoulder. The All-Pro running […]

Preston Williams Going On Injured Reserve

The Miami Dolphins are placing wide receiver Preston Williams (foot) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. Williams will miss at least the next three weeks after being carted to the locker room in the Week 9 win over the Cardinals. The 23-year-old was really becoming a valuable fantasy asset with rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa taking a […]

Marlon Humphrey Activated From COVID-19 List

The Baltimore Ravens activated cornerback Marlon Humphrey from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, and he will play in Week 10 against the Patriots. Humphrey will wind up just missing one game after testing positive for COVID-19 last week. His return is great news for an already strong Ravens Defense, but the All-Pro will certainly make […]

Ben Roethlisberger Has Good Chance Of Playing Sunday

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who was placed on the COVID-19 list this week because he was deemed as a high-risk close contact of tight end Vance McDonald, has a very good chance of playing in Week 10 against the division-rival Bengals. His last close contact with McDonald came on Sunday, so if Roethlisberger continues […]

Aaron Sanchez Has Thrown For Multiple Teams

Free-agent right-hander Aaron Sanchez (shoulder) has thrown for multiple teams recently, according to his agent, Scott Boras. Boras also said that Sanchez's fastball is averaging between 2,700 and 2,800 rpm. "He'll be a starting pitcher (in 2020)," Boras said. Sanchez missed all of 2020 while recovering from right shoulder surgery. His four-seamer and sinker were […]

Giants Sign Jason Vosler Tuesday

The San Francisco Giants agreed to terms on a major league deal with infielder Jason Vosler on Tuesday. The 27-year-old played for Triple-A El Paso in the Padres organization in 2019, setting career-highs in batting average (.291), on-base percentage (.367), slugging percentage (.523) and OPS (.890). A 16th round pick of the Cubs in 2014, […]

Mets Think Trevor Bauer Would Be A Good Fit

New York Mets president Sandy Alderson said that he's a fan of free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer's brash personality. "If guys see someone performing, they'll live with whatever the baggage is. I actually think Bauer would be a great personality in New York. I think he's the kind of guy that fans would embrace," Alderson […]

Don Mattingly Wins Manager Of The Year Award With Marlins

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly was named the National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday for leading the team to their first playoff appearance in 17 years despite the COVID-19 pandemic threatening to derail the entire season. Mattingly was the fifth person in history to win the award after being named Most Valuable Player, […]

Kevin Cash Named AL Manager Of The Year

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash was named the American League Manager of the Year on Tuesday. Cash led the Rays to their first AL East title since 2010 despite having 13 players on the injured list on Sept. 1. Twelve Rays had at least one save and the pitching staff's 3.56 ERA was the […]

Ravens Defense Adds Tramon Williams

The Baltimore Ravens signed veteran cornerback Tramon Williams on Tuesday to provide some experienced depth to their injury riddled secondary. The 37-year-old will replace Khalil Dorsey (shoulder), who became the fourth cornerback to be put on Injured Reserve this season due to a dislocated shoulder. Williams is a 13-year NFL veteran and will serve as […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Has Successful Knee Surgery

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) had successful surgery to fix his torn ACL on Tuesday in Florida. The Browns said in a statement that Beckham's surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews and that OBJ is expected to be ready for the 2021 season. His second season with Cleveland ended against Cincinnati […]

Dalton Keene Put On Injured Reserve

The New England Patriots placed rookie tight end Dalton Keene (knee) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Rookie Devin Asiasi is also on IR, so that leaves just Ryan Izzo as the only current tight end on the team's active roster. Keene, a third-round pick out of Virginia Tech, has played in just one game this […]

A.J. Brown, Jadeveon Clowney Practice In Full

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) and defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (knee, illness) were both full participants in practice on Tuesday after sitting out on Monday. Brown caught four of his nine targets for 101 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 in the win over the Bears. He now has 31 catches and […]

T.Y. Hilton Gets In Another Full Practice

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (groin) was a full participant in practice for the second day in a row on Tuesday. It was just a walkthrough, but things are trending in the right direction for Hilton to play on Thursday night against the Titans after he sat out the Week 9 loss to the […]

NFL Playoffs Could Be Expanded This Year

The National Football League owners approved a proposal on Tuesday to add two playoff teams -- eight in each conference -- if regular season games get cancelled due to COVID-19. If the league has to go to this contingency plan, the league will not re-seed the teams, according to commissioner Roger Goodell. The expanded playoff […]

Blue Jays Have Interest In Andrelton Simmons

The Toronto Blue Jays have interest in Los Angeles Angels free-agent shortstop Andrelton Simmons, according to sources. MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal mentioned the Blue Jays as a potential landing spot for Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor on Monday as well. Toronto currently has Bo Bichette at the 6, but a trade for Lindor or […]

Blue Jays Could Add Another Free-Agent Starter

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said the team remains active in the free-agent pitching market and suggested that there is a good chance that the Jays add another free-agent starter after re-signing lefty Robbie Ray to a one-year, $8 million deal last weekend. Toronto lost Matt Shoemaker and Taijuan Walker to free agency […]

Tony La Russa Charged With DUI From February Arrest

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa was recently charged with suspicion of driving under the influence as a result of a traffic stop in February. La Russa was stopped in Phoenix on Feb. 24 and told an officer he had hit something and had a tire blown out. He was taken into custody after […]

Luis Rojas Likely To Return As Manager

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas is likely to return for his second season after the sale of the team to new owner Steve Cohen. President Sandy Alderson said it's "very likely" that Rojas will remain at the held but has "left the door slightly ajar" pending his decision on a new president of baseball […]

Cowboys Reiterate Faith In Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team won't consider taking a quarterback with a high draft pick in the first round, confirming the team's faith in Dak Prescott in the long term. "Yes, it's crazy to bring the idea up and I'm answering yes," Jones said when asked during an appearance on 105.3 The […]

Tavon Young Restructures Contract

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tavon Young agreed to take a $2.85 million pay cut in 2021 in order to give the team some much-needed salary cap space going into next season, according to a source. Young has only played in one full game since he signed his three-year, $25.8 million extension before the 2019 season, which […]

Cam Newton Sore After Big Hit Monday Night

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (neck) is dealing with a sore neck after getting hit hard during a sack in the Monday night win over the Jets. "My neck is only working on a degree angle that shuts off the degrees to one side. So my eye muscles are getting a lot of work […]

Jaguars Sign Chase McLaughlin To Active Roster

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed kicker Chase McLaughlin off the Vikings practice squad to their active roster on Tuesday. McLaughlin was released by the Colts nine weeks ago and found his way over to Minnesota's practice squad, but he hasn't kicked in a game yet this year. The Jaguars are once again in need of a […]

Trevon Diggs Out 4-6 Weeks

Dallas Cowboys impressive rookie cornerback Trevon Diggs (foot) suffered a fractured bone in his foot in the Week 9 loss to the Steelers and will be out four to six weeks, according to sources. Based on the timing, Diggs could wind up missing the rest of the season, but he should make a full recovery […]

Rockies Sign Dereck Rodriguez To Minor League Deal

The Colorado Rockies signed right-hander Dereck Rodriguez to a minor league deal on Monday with an invitation to spring training. The 28-year-old is the son of Hall of Fame catcher Ivan Rodriguez. He made 51 appearances over three seasons with the Giants and went 12-15 with a 4.27 ERA before he was designated for assignment […]