James Conner Activated From COVID-19 List

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday after the team's leading back missed the last two games after testing positive for the virus in late November. In Conner's absence, Benny Snell Jr. and Anthony McFarland Jr. totaled 89 yards rushing the past two weeks. Conner has 4.4 yards […]

Eagles Not Committing To Jalen Hurts Past Week 14

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson made the switch to rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts over Carson Wentz for Week 14 against the Saints, but Pederson hasn't committed to Hurts past this weekend's game. "I don't have a crystal ball," Pederson said Wednesday when asked if Hurts will be the starter beyond one game. Hurts will […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Wants To Move Back To 3B

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is determined to prove to the team that he's capable of moving back to third base in 2021. Guerrero made his season debut with Leones del Escogido in the Dominican Winter League on Tuesday and went 0-for-4 with a strikeout and an RBI. "I came to Escogido […]

Mets In Serious Talks With James McCann

The New York Mets are in serious talks with free-agent catcher James McCann, according to league sources. McCann is the team's target over J.T. Realmuto and is said to be looking for a four-year deal. The Mets are also engaged with outfielder George Springer. New York could be bypassing the more expensive Realmuto so that […]

Blue Jays Enamored With Francisco Lindor

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins gave a glowing review of Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor on Tuesday. "I'm going to step out of the way and let you guys make some deals for us," Atkins said on MLB Network. "We think the world of that organization. We think the world of Frankie." Bo […]

Denzel Mims Leaves Team For Family Emergency

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims has left the team's facility for his home in Texas to deal with a family emergency, according to a source. It's unknown if Mims will make it back in time on Wednesday to get tested and to stay in the league's COVID-19 protocols. The 23-year-old from Baylor […]

Drew Brees Unlikely To Play In Week 14

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (lung, ribs) is progressing nicely in his rehab from a punctured lung and fractured ribs, but he won't practice much, if at all, on Wednesday, according to sources. Brees is eligible to come off the Injured Reserve and the Saints could ramp him up on Thursday to see how […]

A.J. Bouye Officially Suspended Six Games

Denver Broncos cornerback A.J. Bouye was officially suspended for six games on Wednesday for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. Bouye will miss the final four games of the regular season this year and the first two games of the 2021 campaign as a result. Denver's defense recently put cornerback Bryce Callahan (foot) on Injured […]

Temarrick Hemingway Out For The Season

Washington Football Team reserve tight end Temarrick Hemingway (wrist) suffered a dislocated wrist in the Week 13 win over the Steelers on Monday, according to a source. Hemingway will miss the rest of the season as a result. The 27-year-old former sixth-rounder of the Rams back in 2016 caught his first NFL pass this year […]

Jonah Williams Placed On Injured Reserve

The Cincinnati Bengals placed rookie offensive tackle Jonah Williams (knee) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, likely ending his season. The good news is that Williams will not need surgery, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Cornerback Darius Phillips was activated from IR in a corresponding move. Williams will be out for at least the next […]

Antonio Gibson Diagnosed With Turf Toe

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (toe) was diagnosed with a painful case of turf toe, which may cause him to miss the Week 14 game against the 49ers, according to a source. Gibson's status is in doubt, and he'll be evaluated as the week progresses. Turf-toe injuries can often linger for weeks, so […]

Padres Sign Brian O'Grady

The San Diego Padres signed outfielder Brian O'Grady to a major league deal on Tuesday. O'Grady has hit just .213 with a .749 OPS over parts of two seasons with the Reds and Rays so far in his career, but the 28-year-old brings speed and power upside and should give the Friars some depth and […]

Cam Newton, Nick Folk Limited Tuesday

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (abdomen) and kicker Nick Folk (back) were both limited in practice on Tuesday. Newton was able to bounce back with another two rushing touchdowns in the blowout win over the Chargers in Week 13 to help out fantasy managers that streamed him. However, he hasn't topped 100 yards passing […]

Cam Akers Gets In Limited Practice

Los Angeles Rams rookie running back Cam Akers (shoulder) and defensive lineman Michael Brockers (knee) were both limited in practice on Tuesday. It's good news for Akers, who was listed as an estimated non-participant on Monday. The second-round pick out of Florida State had a season-high 21 carries for 72 yards and a touchdown in […]

Raiders Visiting With Spencer Ware

The Las Vegas Raiders are bringing in veteran running back Spencer Ware for a visit. The Raiders are expecting Josh Jacobs (knee), who missed the Week 13 win over the Jets, to miss another game, so it's no surprise that they are looking for reinforcements at the position behind Devontae Booker, Jalen Richard and Theo […]

49ers Release Jordan Matthews

The San Francisco 49ers released wide receiver Jordan Matthews from the practice squad on Tuesday. Matthews never made it to San Francisco's active roster this year despite all of their injuries to key skill players. He played in just three games in 2019 -- two with the Eagles and one with the Niners -- catching […]

Dez Bryant Tests Positive For COVID-19

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant announced on his Twitter page on Tuesday that he was pulled from the field before the Week 13 game against the Cowboys after the team learned that he had tested positive for COVID-19. Bryant also posted that he's "going to go ahead and call it a quit for the […]

A.J. Bouye Facing Suspension

Denver Broncos cornerback A.J. Bouye is facing a suspension for performance-enhancing drug use, according to a source. Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V and cornerback Bradley Roby were recently suspended for six games, so Bouye would likely be out for the rest of this season and the beginning of the 2021 season if he's […]

White Sox Bring Adam Eaton Back

The Chicago White Sox agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal with outfielder Adam Eaton on Tuesday, according to sources. The deal includes a team option for 2022 worth $8.5 million. Eaton is expected to be the team's starting right fielder after they considered signing free-agent outfielders Michael Brantley and Joc Pederson. The 32-year-old Eaton […]

Carlos Santana Reaches Deal With Royals

The Kansas City Royals agreed to a two-year, $17 million deal with first baseman Carlos Santana on Tuesday, according to sources. Santana, a veteran with power and on-base skills, became a free agent when the Indians declined his $17.5 million option for the 2021 season. The switch-hitter batted just .199 in the shortened 2020 season, […]

Jaguars Sticking With Mike Glennon As Starter

The Jacksonville Jaguars will continue to use quarterback Mike Glennon as their starter, even after his three-turnover performance in the Week 13 loss to the Vikings. Backup Gardner Minshew II said that he has pleaded with head coach Doug Marrone to put him back on the field after he was medically cleared from a thumb […]

Auden Tate Undergoes Surgery Tuesday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Auden Tate (shoulder) underwent successful shoulder surgery to fix a torn labrum on Tuesday. Tate will be out anywhere from four to six months but should be ready for training camp next summer. The 23-year-old will be on the final year of his rookie deal in 2021 after he finished this […]

Wyatt Teller Placed On COVID-19 List

The Cleveland Browns placed offensive guard Wyatt Teller on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Wide receiver Taywan Taylor (neck) was also put on Injured Reserve, while defensive end Porter Gustin was activated from the COVID-19 list. It's unclear if Teller actually tested positive for the virus or if he was deemed a high-risk close contact […]

Calais Campbell Expected To Return Tuesday Night

Baltimore Ravens defensive linemen Calais Campbell (calf) and Brandon Williams (ankle) are expected to return to the starting lineup on Tuesday night against the Cowboys. Both players were listed as questionable heading into the Week 13 game after missing the team's Week 12 loss to the Steelers after also appearing on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Campbell […]

Jalen Hurts Named The Starter

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson is naming rookie Jalen Hurts as the new starting quarterback over Carson Wentz. Hurts will make his first career start in Week 14 against the Saints, according to sources. The 22-year-old from Oklahoma gave the Eagles offense a spark when he replaced Wentz in the Week 13 loss to […]

Blue Jays Interested In Mike Fiers

The Toronto Blue Jays are among the teams with interest in free-agent right-hander Mike Fiers, according to a source. Fiers, 35, went 6-3 with a 4.58 ERA in 11 starts for the A's during the shortened 2020 season, adding 37 strikeouts in his 59 innings pitched. The veteran right-hander doesn't move the needle all that […]

White Sox Targeting Michael Brantley?

The Chicago White Sox probably aren't going to sign free-agent outfielder George Springer because of his price tag and the fact that they already have a star center fielder in Luis Robert. Instead, Chicago could target a corner outfielder like Michael Brantley, especially because they're seeking a left-handed bat. The 33-year-old hit .300/.364/.476 with five […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Could Return To Red Sox

Boston Red Sox general manager Brian O'Halloran said on Monday that "Jackie Bradley Jr. is still on our radar." Bradley has proven himself as one of the best defensive center fielders in the league and has spent his entire eight-year career in Boston. The 30-year-old was an All-Star in 2016 and won a Gold Glove […]

Teams Showing Interest In Sonny Gray

Several teams are showing interest in trading for Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray, and the Reds are gauging interest around the league. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported last month that Cincinnati was open to moving the right-hander. The New York Post's Joel Sherman wrote last Friday that the team was "working hard" to trade […]

Giants Agree With Matt Wisler

The San Francisco Giants agreed with right-handed reliever Matt Wisler on a one-year, $1.15 million deal on Tuesday. Wisler was excellent in 2020 with the Twins, recording a 1.07 ERA and 35 strikeouts over 25 1/3 relief innings. He was used as an opener in four games and also picked up one save. Most of […]