Carlos Santana, J.P. Crawford Heading To Seattle

The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Carlos Santana and shortstop J.P. Crawford from the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday in exchange for shortstop Jean Segura and relief pitchers Juan Nicasio and James Pazos. Seattle will look like a brand-new ball club in 2019. Santana, who hit .229/.352/.414 with 24 homers and 86 RBI in his lone […]

Phillies Acquire Jean Segura From Seattle

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired shortstop Jean Segura and relief pitchers Juan Nicasio and James Pazos from the Seattle Mariners on Monday in exchange for first baseman Carlos Santana and shortstop J.P. Crawford. Segura is a top-of-the-order hitter that can do it all at the plate and represents a big upgrade over Crawford. He'll remain one […]

Josh Adams Good To Go For Monday Night

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Josh Adams (hip) got fist bumps from general manager Howie Roseman and head coach Doug Pederson after pregame warmups and is good to go for Monday night against the Redskins. Adams tweaked his hip in practice on Saturday, but it looks like he will still start. The 22-year-old had 22 […]

Kareem Hunt Goes Unclaimed On Waivers

Free-agent running back Kareem Hunt went unclaimed off waivers and is officially a free agent on Monday, according to a source. Hunt is currently on the commissioner's exempt list after a video surfaced late last week of Hunt kicking and shoving a woman in a Cleveland hotel from earlier this year. He is expected to […]

A.J. Green In Protective Boot

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (foot) is in a protective boot on Monday after being carted off the field in the Week 13 loss to the Broncos. The Bengals haven't updated Green's status, although it definitely looked like an injury that would keep Green out for the final four games of the season. He […]

Christian Kirk Placed On Injured Reserve

The Arizona Cardinals placed rookie wide receiver Christian Kirk (foot) and left guard Mike Iupati (knee) on Injured Reserve on Monday, ending their seasons, according to head coach Steve Wilks. Kirk had been the team's most consistent pass catcher in his rookie season and had been one of rookie quarterback Josh Rosen's favorite targets in […]

Saquon Barkley Says He's Fine

New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley (shoulder) said he feels fine after injuring his shoulder in the Week 13 overtime win over the Bears. The 21-year-old rookie has been everything he was advertised as and more in his first season in the NFL. He has now rushed for over 100 yards in three […]

Trey Quinn In Walking Boot

Washington Redskins wide receiver Trey Quinn (ankle), who missed practice on Saturday and who is questionable for Monday night, was seen in a walking boot walking to the team's plane. Quinn is more valuable to the team as a returner, and he has just nine catches on 10 targets for 75 yards and a touchdown […]

No Decision On D'Onta Foreman

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said the team still hasn't made a decision on whether to activate running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) from the Physically Unable to Perform list. The deadline to do so is this Wednesday. With Lamar Miller surpassing 100 yards on the ground in back-to-back games, the Texans aren't as desperate […]

Chiefs To Sign Charcandrick West

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to sign free-agent running back Charcandrick West instead of C.J. Anderson, according to sources. West spent the last several seasons with the Chiefs and knows their playbook, filling the void created on the roster by Kareem Hunt. Anderson had a really good workout on Monday and could be a […]

Jay Bruce Expected To Remain With Mariners

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jay Bruce, who was part of the trade that sent second baseman Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz to the Mets, said he's been told that he will stay with the Mariners entering spring training. Bruce is owed $26 million over the next two seasons, so the Mariners were believed to be […]

Kenley Jansen Rides Stationary Bike Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen (heart) posted a video on Twitter of him riding a stationary bike a week after undergoing heart surgery to treat his atrial fibrillation. It's the second heart procedure Jansen has had this year, but he's fully expected to be ready for spring training next year. The hard-throwing closer wasn't […]

Sam Darnold Trending Towards Playing In Week 14

While New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles has declined to say if rookie quarterback Sam Darnold (foot) will return to face the Bills in Week 14, it is trending in that direction. Bowles said Darnold was healthy enough to play against the Titans in Week 13, but the team didn't want to throw him […]

Red Sox Likely To Have Interest In Kelvin Herrera

The Boston Red Sox may be in need of a closer next year if free-agent Craig Kimbrel doesn't return, and they could look to free-agent reliever Kelvin Herrera (foot). General manager Dave Dombrowski tried to trade for Herrera at the trade deadline last summer. Herrera tore the Lisfranc ligament in his left foot on Aug. […]

Patrick Corbin Could Make Decision Soon

Free-agent starting pitcher Patrick Corbin, the most attractive free-agent starter on the market this winter, is expected to make a decision on where he will sign soon. The Yankees, Phillies and Nationals are all serious about him and are considered the favorites to land the lefty. Whoever lands the 29-year-old will be getting one of […]

Dodgers Announce Extension For Dave Roberts

The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a four-year contract extension with manager Dave Roberts on Monday. It's well-deserved after he has guided the Blue to back-to-back World Series appearances. In his three seasons as the skipper in LA, Roberts has a record of 287-200. He made some head-scratching decisions in the World Series that wound […]

Jean Segura Waives No-Trade Clause

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura has waived his no-trade clause to go from the Mariners to the Phillies in a proposed trade that is expected to include first baseman Carlos Santana, according to a source. Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford is also expected to go to Seattle along with Santana. There could be other players involved […]

Mariners-Mets To Announce Blockbuster Deal Tuesday

The Seattle Mariners and New York Mets have scheduled a press conference on Tuesday at 11 am ET to announce their blockbuster deal that will send second baseman Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz to the Mets in exchange for outfielder Jay Bruce, reliever Anthony Swarzak, outfield prospect Jarred Kelenic, pitching prospect Justin Dunn and […]

Falcons Still Have Faith In Dan Quinn

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank hasn't "lost any faith" in head coach Dan Quinn or general manager Thomas Dimitroff after another loss to the Ravens in Week 13. Atlanta is currently 4-8 and in last place in the NFC South and well out of playoff contention. Their defense suffered multiple key injuries to their defensive […]

Panthers Shake Up Defensive Staff

The Carolina Panthers fired defensive line coach Brady Hoke and assistant secondary/cornerbacks coach Jeff Imamura on Monday after their Week 13 loss to the Buccaneers. Head coach Ron Rivera will take over the defensive play-calling duties to close out the season, while defensive coordinator Eric Washington will oversee the front seven. Carolina suffered the upset […]

Tyron Smith Has Good Chance To Play In Week 14

Dallas Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones said that there's a "good shot" that left tackle Tyron Smith (neck) is able to play in Week 14 against the Eagles. Smith was active on Thanksgiving but didn't play at all and was then inactive last Thursday against the Saints. His return would be excellent news for quarterback […]

Chris Harris Jr. Won't Go On IR

Denver Broncos slot cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (leg), who fractured his fibula in Week 13, will not go on Injured Reserve, according to sources. The team plans to keep him on the roster in case he can return in the unlikely event that the team qualifies for the playoffs. Harris' injury is more of a […]

Eli Manning Still The Starter Heading To Week 14

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said "Eli's our starter" heading into Week 14 against the Redskins. There is a "good chance" that rookie Kyle Lauletta will once again serve as the backup to Eli Manning this week. Manning is clearly running on fumes at age 37 and looked bad again in Week 13 […]

James Conner's Injury Not Considered Serious

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner's (leg) right lower leg injury is not considered to be serious, and he's believed to be dealing with a lower leg contusion. It seems like Conner will be OK to play in Week 14 in an excellent matchup against the Raiders, but we'll have to see how much he […]

James Conner Limps Off Sunday Night

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (leg) was injured in the fourth quarter of the Sunday night game against the Chargers and limped off with trainers. Conner was injured on a screen play in which the defender rolled up on his leg. It could be the dreaded high ankle sprain, but we'll have to wait […]

Phillies May Be Close To Landing Jean Segura

The Seattle Mariners are in serious talks with the Philadelphia Phillies that would send shortstop Jean Segura to the Phillies, according to sources. Segura would first need to waive his full no-trade clause for this trade to go through. The Mariners would likely receive shortstop J.P. Crawford as part of a package for Segura. The […]

Justin Hunter Injures Shoulder Sunday Night

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Justin Hunter (shoulder) suffered an injury Sunday night against the Chargers and will not return. Hunter failed to reel in any of his three targets before his injury. With him out for the rest of the game and rookie James Washington a healthy scratch, Ryan Switzer will operate on three-receiver sets […]

Chiefs Likely To Sign C.J. Anderson

The Kansas City Chiefs will bring free-agent running back C.J. Anderson in for a workout on Monday and are likely to sign him if he passes a physical, according to a league source. Anderson spent five years with Denver in the AFC West before being released by Carolina this year after only nine games. Spencer […]

Chris Carson Suffers Dislocated Finger

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that running back Chris Carson (finger) suffered a dislocated finger in the Week 13 win over the 49ers, but Carroll said Carson "should be OK." The good news is that Carson has an extra day to recover, with the team playing the Vikings in Week 14 on Monday […]

James Washington A Healthy Scratch Sunday Night

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver James Washington is a healthy scratch for Sunday night against the Chargers. Offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert (knee) is also out for this game. Washington has plenty of long-term upside, but he hasn't been a big part of the team's offense this year with only eight catches on 25 targets for […]