Trevor Bauer Wins NL Cy Young Award Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Trevor Bauer won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday over Cubs starter Yu Darvish and Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom. Bauer led the NL in ERA (1.73), ERA+ (276), WHIP (0.79), opponents' average (.159) and shutouts (two). The 29-year-old was second to only deGrom in strikeouts (100) and strikeouts per […]

Kevin Gausman Accepts Giants Qualifying Offer

Right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman accepted the San Francisco Giants $18.9 million qualifying offer on Wednesday and will return to the team in 2021. The 29-year-old went 3-3 with a 3.62 ERA during the shortened 2020 season and returned to a starting role. Gausman threw his straight fastball less last year and had a solid 4.9 […]

J.T. Realmuto Rejects Phillies Qualifying Offer

Catcher J.T. Realmuto rejected the Philadelphia Phillies $18.9 million qualifying offer on Wednesday. If Realmuto were to sign with another team in free agency, the Phillies would receive draft-pick compensation. The 29-year-old hit .266 with 11 home runs and 32 RBI in the shortened 2020 season, his second with Philadelphia after coming over in a […]

Shane Bieber Wins AL Cy Young Unanimously

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was the unanimous winner of the American League Cy Young Award on Wednesday. The right-hander used a looping curveball and a wipeout slider to go 8-1 with a 1.63 ERA and 122 strikeouts in 77 1/3 innings during the shortened 2020 season. He led the majors in ERA and […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster On Week 10 Injury Report

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. The Steelers might just be giving Smith-Schuster a day of rest to begin the practice week, but make sure to check back later this week to see if it's actually an injury that could keep him out in Week 10 against the Bengals. […]

Cooper Kupp Will Likely Play Against Seahawks

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that wide receiver Cooper Kupp (wrist) will be limited in practice on Wednesday but will likely play in Week 10 against the division-rival Seahawks. The Rams are coming off their bye week, so it's a little odd that Kupp is on the injury report, but the good […]

Seahawks Sign Bo Scarbrough

The Seattle Seahawks signed running back Bo Scarbrough to their practice squad on Wednesday. Seattle has been missing running backs Chris Carson (foot) and Carlos Hyde (hamstring) the last few weeks, leaving them pretty thin in the backfield. Rookie DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer are the only healthy backs on the active roster, although Carson […]

Mark Ingram II Limited On Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram II (ankle) was limited at practice on Wednesday, giving him a chance to return in Week 10 against the Patriots. The 30-year-old veteran running back hurt his left ankle on Oct. 18 and has missed two games since then. Rookie J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards have been sharing the […]

Matt Breida Could Be On Track To Return Against Chargers

Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (hamstring) was a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Breida missed the Week 9 win over the Cardinals, but his limited participation is a good sign that he might be able to return to action in Week 10 against the Chargers. Jordan Howard had a season-high 10 carries for just […]

Buccaneers Not Worried About Mike Evans' Targets

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers coach Kevin Garver isn't exactly worried about wide receiver Mike Evans' lack of targets this year, explaining that the offense is run by a quarterback (future Hall of Famer Tom Brady) who spreads the wealth. The Bucs receiving corps ranks among the top 10 in the NFL, but Evans (34 […]

Luke Willson Trying Out For Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens are working out former Seahawks tight end Luke Willson on Wednesday. Willson was released by Seattle and was a victim of a crowded tight end room. Baltimore has only Mark Andrews and Nick Boyle on their active roster, so they might be looking to add some veteran depth at the position. Willson […]

Chiefs Put Mecole Hardman On COVID-19 List

The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Mecole Hardman on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. It's unclear if Harman actually tested positive for the virus or if he was deemed a high-risk close contact to someone else that did. The good news for the Chiefs and Hardman is that Kansas City is on their bye […]

Raheem Mostert Ruled Out For Week 10

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (ankle) was hoping to return in Week 10 against the Saints, but head coach Kyle Shanahan has already ruled the running back out for this weekend. The Niners have a bye in Week 11, so there's a much better chance that Mostert will resurface in Week 12 against […]

Bengals Defense Claims Takkarist McKinley Off Waivers

The Cincinnati Bengals claimed former Atlanta Falcons first-round defensive end Takkarist McKinley off waivers on Wednesday. Cincinnati traded disgruntled defensive end Carlos Dunlap to the Seahawks at the deadline this year, so they'll replace him with another player looking for a change of scenery. McKinley criticized the Falcons on social media after they didn't find […]

Josh Tomlin Returns To Braves

Right-handed pitcher Josh Tomlin agreed to a $1 million deal on Wednesday to return to the Atlanta Braves for a third season. The deal includes a 2022 team option worth $1.25 million. The 36-year-old went 2-2 with a 4.76 ERA in 17 games for the Braves in 2020. Tomlin was much better as a reliever […]

Titans Activate Adoree' Jackson From Injured Reserve

The Tennessee Titans activated cornerback Adoree' Jackson (knee) from Injured Reserve, but he will not play on Thursday night against the Colts. Jackson's return will take a lot of pressure off cornerback Malcolm Butler on the outside, but he won't be able to help them against Indianapolis this week. With the 25-year-old available probably next […]

49ers Defense Loses Jaquiski Tartt To Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers placed safety Jaquiski Tartt (toe) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. They also promoted running back Austin Walter to the active roster and signed quarterback Josh Johnson to their practice squad. Tartt suffered a toe injury in last Thursday's blowout loss to the Packers after missing the previous two games with a […]

Sterling Shepard, Devonta Freeman Limited In Practice

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (hip, toe) and running back Devonta Freeman (ankle) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Shepard's injuries aren't believed to be too serious and he should be able to suit up in Week 10 against the Eagles after he played a season-high 78 percent of the offensive snaps […]

Christian McCaffrey Dealing With AC Joint Injury

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that running back Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) is dealing with an AC joint issue in his shoulder and "probably" won't play in Week 10 against the division-rival Buccaneers. Rhule also said he doesn't anticipate this injury keeping McCaffrey out for the rest of the season. The All-Pro back is […]

Jack Doyle Out, Mo Alie-Cox Questionable

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Titans. Meanwhile, tight end Mo Alie-Cox (knee) was a full practice participant on Wednesday, but he is listed as questionable for the Week 10 contest. Doyle wasn't really expected to play in this game after suffering a head […]

T.Y. Hilton Will Play On Thursday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (groin), who missed the Week 9 loss to the Ravens with a groin injury, is off the final injury report this week and will play against the Titans on Thursday night. It's good news for the Colts offense coming off a loss, but it's really hard to trust Hilton […]

Joey Bosa Still In Concussion Protocol

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that defensive end Joey Bosa (concussion) will take part in individual drills in practice on Wednesday, but the pass-rusher remains in the league's concussion protocol. Bosa was inactive in the Week 9 loss to the division-rival Raiders, but he looks to be making progress this week and […]

Kenyan Drake Returns To Practice Wednesday

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (ankle) returned to practice on Wednesday. This is great news for Drake getting back on the field this weekend against the Bills after he was inactive in the Week 9 loss to the Dolphins. If Drake returns to his lead-back role for Arizona this Sunday, he'd be in the […]

George Springer Rejects Astros Qualifying Offer

Outfielder George Springer officially rejected the Houston Astros qualifying offer of $18.9 million for the 2021 season on Wednesday. Springer will now be free to sign with any team. If he signs with a team other than Houston, the Astros would receive draft-pick compensation. He will be hitting free agency for the first time at […]

Joe Mixon Doesn't Take Part In Team Drills

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (foot) didn't take part in team drills at practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Mixon didn't play in Weeks 7 or 8 and had the Week 9 bye to rest up, but it looks like he still might have a difficult time getting cleared in time […]

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 […]