A's Exercise Mark Kotsay's 2025 Option

The Oakland Athletics announced on Tuesday that they exercised manager Mark Kotsay's option for the 2025 season. The move comes after another trying season for the A's in which they went 50-112 in 2023 after going 60-102 in his first season as the skipper in 2022. The 47-year-old former big-league outfielder signed a three-year deal... Read More

Teoscar Hernandez Doesn't Receive Qualifying Offer From Mariners

The Seattle Mariners chose not to give a $20.325 million qualifying offer to outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, so the team won't receive draft-pick compensation if he signs with another team this winter. If Hernandez doesn't re-sign with Seattle, it will leave them with a hole in right field and in the middle of their lineup heading... Read More

Marlins Don't Give Jorge Soler A Qualifying Offer

The Miami Marlins chose not to extend a $20.325 million qualifying offer to outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler. The 31-year-old right-handed slugger opted out of the final year of his contract in 2024 for a chance to hit the open market this offseason. Soler will be even more attractive on the free-agent market this winter without... Read More

Cubs Extend Qualifying Offer To Cody Bellinger

The Chicago Cubs formally extended a $20.325 million qualifying offer to outfielder Cody Bellinger, ensuring they'll receive draft-pick compensation if he signs with another team this offseason. Bellinger became a free agent when he declined his end of a $12.5 million mutual option for 2024. The 2019 National League MVP had a big-time bounce-back season... Read More

Matt Chapman Receives Qualifying Offer From Toronto

The Toronto Blue Jays officially extended a $20.325 million qualifying offer to third baseman Matt Chapman, ensuring they'll receive draft-pick compensation if he signs elsewhere this offseason. Chapman cooled off considerably after a red-hot start at the plate in 2023 in his second year with the Jays, but he still finished as an above-average hitter... Read More

Twins Extend Qualifying Offer To Sonny Gray

The Minnesota Twins officially extended a $20.325 million qualifying offer to right-hander Sonny Gray, ensuring they'll get draft-pick compensation if he signs with another team this winter. Gray is expected to decline the offer by the deadline on Nov. 14 and enter free agency for the first time in his career. He finished second among... Read More

J.D. Martinez Doesn't Receive Qualifying Offer From Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers did not extend a $20.325 million qualifying offer to designated hitter J.D. Martinez, according to a source. It means that the Dodgers won't receive draft-pick compensation if Martinez signs elsewhere in free agency. The Dodgers need to keep the DH spot clear for now given their interest in free-agent two-way superstar... Read More

Dodgers Don't Give Qualifying Offer To Clayton Kershaw

The Los Angeles Dodgers chose not to extend a $20.325 million qualifying offer to left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder). It's the second time that the Dodgers haven't extended a qualifying offer to Kershaw so that they don't have to rush his free-agent decision this winter. Kershaw is also coming off left-shoulder surgery and isn't expected to... Read More

Khalil Herbert Practices In Full Again Tuesday

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (ankle) returned to practice for the first time on Monday since being put on Injured Reserve, and he's now practiced in full two straight days leading up to the team's Thursday night tilt against the Carolina Panthers. The 25-year-old seems likely to be activated from Injured Reserve this week,... Read More

Cole Kmet Returns To Full Practice

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (knee) returned to a full practice session on Tuesday after being listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated injury report. We were wondering if Kmet's Week 10 status would be in question on a short week after he picked up a DNP on Monday, but his return to a... Read More

Justin Fields Limited Again Tuesday

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Tuesday. Fields hasn't played since dislocating his right thumb in the Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, but he returned to practice in a limited capacity for the first time last Friday and could be available to play... Read More

David Montgomery Returns To Practice

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (ribs) returned to practice on Tuesday. The Lions won't hold their first official practice coming off their bye week until Wednesday, so we won't know exactly how much Montgomery did in practice on Tuesday, but the only thing that matters is that he's trending toward playing in Week 10... Read More

Padres Extend Qualifying Offer To Josh Hader

The San Diego Padres officially extended a $20.325 million qualifying offer to left-handed closer Josh Hader, ensuring they will receive draft-pick compensation if he departs to another team in free agency this offseason. Hader is expected to decline the offer and seek a bigger deal on the open market this winter. At 29 years old,... Read More

Blake Snell Receives Qualifying Offer From Padres

The San Diego Padres officially extended a $20.325 million qualifying offer to left-hander Blake Snell, ensuring they'll receive draft-pick compensation if he leaves via free agency this offseason. Snell is fully expected to decline the offer after an outstanding 2023 season that has him as the favorite to win the National League Cy Young award.... Read More

Angels Extend Qualifying Offer To Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Angels officially extended a $20.325 million qualifying offer to two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow), which means they'll be eligible for draft-pick compensation if Ohtani signs with another team this offseason. Ohtani will reject the offer before the Nov. 14 deadline because he's seeking a long-term deal and will make more than that... Read More

Gerald Everett Does Very Little In Win Over Jets

Other than Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler finding the end zone twice, nobody on the offense really did much in Monday night's 27-6 win over the New York Jets. Tight end Gerald Everett caught both of his targets for 18 yards on a night where quarterback Justin Herbert threw for a season-low 136... Read More

Allen Lazard Disappoints Again On Monday Night

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard, who entered the Monday night game against the Los Angeles Chargers as questionable due to a knee injury, ended up playing but disappointed with two catches on six targets for 18 yards in the 27-6 defeat. Ever since quarterback Aaron Rodgers tore his Achilles in the season opener,... Read More

Aaron Rodgers Thinks He Could Be Ready In A Few Weeks

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles), who suffered a torn left Achilles in Week 1, did some more throwing on Monday night before the team's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and was also overheard after the game telling Chargers safety Derwin James to "give me a few weeks" when asked when he's coming... Read More

Steelers Don't Expect Minkah Fitzpatrick To Play In Week 10

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't expecting safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) to play in the Week 10 contest this Sunday versus the Green Bay Packers. However, the team hasn't officially ruled him out and will see if he's able to return to practice late in the week. Fitzpatrick suffered a serious hamstring injury in the Week 8... Read More

Steelers Offense More Efficient With Coordinator On The Sideline

The Pittsburgh Steelers moved offensive coordinator Matt Canada from the press box to the sideline last Thursday night in their win over the Tennessee Titans, and it allowed Canada to communicate more seamlessly with all position groups and gave him the chance to feel the flow of the game from a different perspective. It worked,... Read More

Bijan Robinson Not Being Utilized Near End Zone

The Atlanta Falcons have run 41 plays within 10 yards of their opponent's end zone this year, and rookie first-round running back Bijan Robinson has three touches for 10 yards and one touchdown. Tight end Kyle Pitts has two touches for 12 yards and one touchdown. Tight end Jonnu Smith leads the team in red-zone... Read More

Jaylen Waddle Sore After Week 9 Loss

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (knee) "definitely was sore" after the Week 9 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Germany and that the team will take a "measured approach" with him. "He's in a good spot, however we're going to make sure we don't do any harm... Read More

Cardinals Hoping To Open James Conner's Practice Window

The Arizona Cardinals are hoping to open the 21-day practice window for running back James Conner (knee) this week. Conner is on Injured Reserve and has missed the last four games, but he will be eligible to return in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons. If he returns to practice and looks good this week,... Read More

Tigers Pick Up Mark Canha's Option

The Detroit Tigers picked up the 2024 options on outfielder Mark Canha ($11.5 million) and catcher Carson Kelly ($3.5 million) on Monday. It's no surprise the Tigers picked up Canha's option after acquiring him on Saturday from the Milwaukee Brewers. The 34-year-old has a career .349 on-base percentage and hit a combined .262/.355/.400 slash line... Read More

Marlins Pick Up Jon Berti's 2024 Option

The Miami Marlins picked up infielder Jon Berti's $3.625 million team option for the 2024 season on Monday. Berti isn't a star by any means, but the 33-year-old brings plenty of value to the Fish as a utility infielder that can play multiple positions. He hit a strong .294 (114-for-388) with career-highs in home runs... Read More

Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner Win Gold Gloves For Cubs Middle Infield

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson and second baseman Nico Hoerner both won Gold Gloves in 2023. It's Swanson's second straight Gold Glove, while Hoerner won his first Gold Glove this year. Swanson's 20 outs above average led all MLB shortstops, and he also set a career-high with 18 defensive runs saved, which led all shortstops.... Read More

Matt Chapman Wins Fourth Gold Glove

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman won his fourth career Gold Glove award in 2023, becoming the second third baseman in Blue Jays history to win the honor (Kelly Gruber in 1990). Chapman led all AL third baseman with 12 defensive runs saved, upping his career total to 92. Also winning Gold Gloves in... Read More

Drew Smyly Returning To Cubs Next Season

Chicago Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly exercised his $8.5 million player option for the 2024 season on Monday. Smyly was a swingman for the Cubs in his second year in Chicago in 2023, making 41 total appearances (23 starts). The 34-year-old veteran southpaw wasn't very effective, though, going 11-11 with a 5.00 ERA (4.96 FIP) and... Read More

Graham Gano Likely Out For The Season

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (knee) needs surgery for a left-knee injury and is likely out for the rest of the season. The Giants officially placed him on Injured Reserve on Saturday. Veteran Randy Bullock was signed and eventually elevated to the active roster, but he didn't have a single kicking opportunity in the... Read More

Aaron Rodgers Does Some More Throwing Monday

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) was seen getting some more throwing in on the field on Monday night before the Week 9 contest against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers. Rodgers was also taking three-step drops before letting it rip, even uncorking a few 50-yard bombs. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer has made... Read More