Tigers Officially Hire A.J. Hinch

The Detroit Tigers officially hired former Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch as their new manager on Friday. Hinch was a backup catcher for the 2003 Tigers. The hiring comes one year after he was fired by Houston for his part in the sign-stealing scandal, and he was suspended for all of the 2020 season. Hinch […]

Sam Ficken Could Miss Another Game

New York Jets kicker Sam Ficken (groin) will test his injured groin in practice on Friday, but he's in danger of missing his second straight game in Week 8 against the Chiefs. If Ficken can't play, Sergio Castillo would be elevated from the practice squad to play this Sunday. Ficken has made nine of his […]

Sammy Watkins Not Expected To Play Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) is not expected to play in Week 8 against the Jets, according to a source. It will Watkins' third straight missed game after he missed practice all week. Both Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson will continue to see additional playing time with Watkins sidelined, but they are […]

Dalvin Cook Good To Go Against Packers

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (groin) was taken off the final injury report and is good to go for Week 8 against the division-rival Packers. Cook was injured in Week 5 and missed the Week 6 contest before the team had their bye in Week 7, so Cook is well-rested and ready to go. […]

Jamison Crowder, Breshad Perriman Out Against Chiefs

New York Jets wide receivers Jamison Crowder (groin) and Breshad Perriman (concussion) will be out for Week 8 against the Chiefs. Perriman has already been ruled out, while Crowder suffered a setback and was deemed unlikely to play by head coach Adam Gase. The Jets are listed as 19.5-point underdogs against the defending Super Bowl […]

Myles Garrett Expected To Play Sunday

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (ankle) was limited in practice on Friday, but head coach Kevin Stefanski expects Garrett to play in Week 8 against the Raiders. Garrett had another two sacks in the Week 7 win over the Bengals and now leads the NFL with nine sacks and four forced fumbles through seven […]

Andy Dalton Should Be Ready For Next Week

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy isn't ready to completely rule out quarterback Andy Dalton (concussion) for Week 8 against the Eagles, but owner Jerry Jones said that Dalton "should be ready to go next week" against the Steelers. Rookie Ben DiNucci has taken all the first-team repetitions in practice this week and is in […]

Charlie Morton Wants To Keep Pitching?

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed starter Charlie Morton, who became a free agent on Friday when the team didn't pick up his 2021 option, is believed to want to continue his career. Last time he was a free agent he preferred to remain on the East Coast. Morton's 7.0 FanGraphs Wins Above Replacement over the last […]

Todd Davis Going On COVID-19 List

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Todd Davis is being placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive on Friday. Davis is being quarantined but the Vikings Week 8 game against the Packers remains on schedule for this Sunday. It's more bad news for a Vikings Defense that has really fallen apart in 2020. They already traded defensive […]

Trevor Bauer Open To Playing In Japan

Cincinnati Reds impending free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer said on Twitter that he will consider any offers from an MLB or Japanese team this offseason. Bauer was dominant during the regular season for the Reds, leading the National League with a 1.73 ERA with 100 strikeouts and just 17 walks in 73 innings (11 starts) […]

Rays Decline Options On Charlie Morton, Mike Zunino

The Tampa Bay Rays declined their options on starting pitcher Charlie Morton and catcher Mike Zunino on Friday, according to general manager Erik Neander. Both players will become free agents, but Neander said the team will keep the door open for them to return. Morton went 2-2 with a 4.74 ERA in nine regular season […]

Graham Glasgow Tests Positive For COVID-19

Denver Broncos right guard Graham Glasgow tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, according to a source. Two other players who were close contacts with Glasgow are currently being quarantined and the Broncos chose to cancel their practice and go with virtual meetings on Friday out of an abundance of caution. Glasgow will be unavailable to […]

Yankees Decline Options On Brett Gardner, J.A. Happ

The New York Yankees declined their 2021 options on outfielder Brett Gardner and left-handed pitcher J.A. Happ on Friday, making them both free agents. Gardner will receive a $2.5 million buyout instead of a $10 million salary, while Happ's deal didn't come with a buyout. The 37-year-old Gardner is the team's last player from the […]

Brewers Decline Ryan Braun's Option

The Milwaukee Brewers declined to pick up veteran outfielder Ryan Braun's $15 million mutual option for the 2021 season on Friday, making him a free agent. The team's career home run leader will now ponder his future and is due a $4 million buyout. the 37-year-old has spent his entire career in Milwaukee and pondered […]

Tigers Finalizing Deal To Make A.J. Hinch Their Manager

The Detroit Tigers have made progress in finalizing a deal to make former Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch their next manager, according to sources. Hinch lost his job with Houston before the start of the 2020 season for his role in the team's sign-stealing scandal. Former Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire retired on Sept. 19 with […]

Seahawks To Sign Alex Collins

The Seattle Seahawks plan to sign running back Alex Collins to their practice squad next week, according to sources. Collins flew in to Seattle on Thursday to start his COVID-19 testing. The 26-year-old was a fifth-round pick by the Seahawks in 2016, but he played just one season for them before landing with the Ravens […]

Stephon Gilmore Tweaks Knee, Status For Sunday Unknown

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (knee) tweaked his knee in practice on Thursday and underwent an MRI exam. His injury is considered to be minor, but his status for Week 8 against the Bills isn't clear. Losing the 30-year-old All-Pro shutdown cornerback would be a big loss this Sunday against the division-rival Bills and […]

Calvin Ridley's X-Rays Come Back Negative

X-rays on Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (ankle) came back negative after he was knocked out of the Thursday night win over the Panthers in the second quarter, according to sources informed of the situation. Ridley will undergo an MRI exam to determine if he can return in Week 9 against the Broncos, and […]

Joe Mixon Out Of Practice Again Friday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (foot) is missing practice again on Friday, making it likely that Giovani Bernard will be starting for the second straight week on Sunday against the Titans. Mixon didn't play in Week 7 and hasn't practiced at all this week, so things are looking grim for him suiting up this […]

Andy Dalton Still In Protocol, Ben DiNucci Preparing To Start

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that quarterback Andy Dalton (concussion) remains in the NFL's concussion protocol and that the team is preparing rookie Ben DiNucci to start in Week 8 against the Eagles. A final decision will be made on Saturday. "He's a confident young man. He has a lot of tools to […]

Ravens Give Ronnie Stanley A Five-Year Extension

The Baltimore Ravens signed All-Pro left tackle Ronnie Stanley to a five-year contract extension on Friday. It comes after the team recently signed cornerback Marlon Humphrey to a long-term deal, showing that they are committed to keeping their young talent on the roster for the long haul. Stanley has been a key asset for Baltimore's […]

Aaron Jones Held Out Again Thursday

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (calf) was held out of practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Jones did not play last week in the win over the Texans, and it's looking like he'll miss his second straight game with the Packers medical staff being extra cautious. If you roster Jones, you […]

Adrian Peterson Limited Thursday

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (abdomen) was limited in practice on Thursday. Peterson wasn't listed on the injury report on Wednesday, so this is something to watch for the aging future Hall of Famer. He had 12 touches in the Week 7 win, carrying the ball 11 times for 29 yards. He also caught […]

Rob Gronkowski On The Week 8 Injury Report

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Thursday. This is probably more of a maintenance thing than anything for Gronk. His fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried about him missing the Monday night game in Week 8 against the Giants. The G-Men have actually been […]

No Practice For Devonta Freeman

New York Giants running back Devonta Freeman (ankle) did not take part in practice on Thursday. Freeman suffered an ankle injury in the Thursday night loss to the Eagles last week and is off to a bad start if he wants to play on Monday night against the Buccaneers in Week 8. Wayne Gallman worked […]

Mark Ingram II Misses Another Practice

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram II (ankle) and cornerback Jimmy Smith (Achilles) both missed practice on Thursday. It's Ingram's second straight missed practice after he suffered an ankle injury in Week 6. The Ravens had a bye last week, so the fact that he's still not practicing doesn't bode well for his availability in […]

Michael Thomas Back At Practice

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle, hamstring) returned to practice on Thursday. Thomas still isn't a lock to return to action for the first time since Week 1, but this is definitely a positive development for his chances of playing in Week 8 against the Bears. A return to a full practice would […]

DeVante Parker Limited Again Thursday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (groin) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Parker should be available this weekend against the Dolphins, but he will likely be facing off against Rams shutdown cornerback Jalen Ramsey on Sunday and will have a rookie quarterback throwing him passes. There's a lot of […]

White Sox Name Tony La Russa Their New Manager

The Chicago White Sox named Tony La Russa, a three-time World Series champion, as their new manager on Thursday. The 76-year-old hasn't served as a big league manager since ending his 16-year run with the Cardinals in 2011, a season that ended in his third championship. La Russa has a 2,728-2,365 managerial record and began […]

Brad Hand Placed On Outright Waivers

The Cleveland Indians placed left-handed reliever Brad Hand on outright waivers on Thursday, according to a source. Hand has a $10 million team option for the 2021 season that the Indians plan on declining if he goes unclaimed. If another team claims the southpaw, Cleveland would be off the hook for the $1 million buyout […]