49ers Add Israel Abanikanda, Ke'Shawn Vaughn For RB Depth

The San Francisco 49ers claimed running back Israel Abanikanda off waivers from the New York Jets on Tuesday and also signed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn to their practice squad, according to a source. In corresponding moves, the Niners officially placed both Christian McCaffrey (knee) and Jordan Mason (ankle) on Injured Reserve, meaning […]

49ers Officially Place Christian McCaffrey On Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers officially placed running back Christian McCaffrey (knee) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, which means he'll be forced to miss at least the next four games. However, McCaffrey suffered a PCL sprain in his right knee in the Sunday night loss to the Buffalo Bills and is expected to need at least […]

Mets Re-Sign Alex Ramirez To Minor-League Deal

The New York Mets re-signed outfielder Alex Ramirez to a minor-league deal on Monday, according to a league source. Once considered a top prospect in the organization, Ramirez's development with the bat has stalled at the Double-A level, but they will keep him around for another year. Despite his offensive struggles, Ramirez had a strong […]

Cal Mitchell, White Sox Agree To Minors Deal

Free-agent outfielder Cal Mitchell and the Chicago White Sox agreed to a minor-league deal on Sunday that includes an invite to major-league spring training, according to sources. The 25-year-old outfielder has a .627 career OPS in 71 career big-league games with the Pittsburgh Pirates but did hit an impressive .277/.359/.512 with an .871 OPS, a […]

Nick Maton Agrees To Minor-League Deal With White Sox

Free-agent infielder Nick Maton agreed to a minor-league deal with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Maton is a versatile defender and has recorded a .659 OPS in parts of five big-league seasons. The 27-year-old former seventh-round pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2017 was hitless with […]

Kevin Pillar Wants To Play In 2025

Veteran free-agent outfielder Kevin Pillar (thumb) has changed his mind and is now keeping the door open to playing in 2025. "I've just had some time to reflect...I still enjoy doing it. I'm pretty sure I still want to play," Pillar said. He will be at the upcoming winter meetings in Dallas to look for […]

Jonah Heim, Kyle Higashioka To See Equal Playing Time

The Texas Rangers are planning to give catchers Jonah Heim and Kyle Higashioka equal playing time in 2025, according to general manager Ross Fenstermaker. The Rangers signed Higashioka to a two-year, $13.5 million deal on Monday night and will plan to give him plenty of playing time behind the plate given Heim's struggles on offense […]

Marshon Lattimore Expected To Make Team Debut In Week 15

Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) is expected to make his debut with the team following their bye in Week 14 to face his old team, the New Orleans Saints, in Week 15. The Commanders acquired Lattimore in a trade with the Saints on Nov. 5, but the 28-year-old defensive back has yet to play […]

Alex Highsmith Expected To Return In Week 14

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (ankle) is fully expected to play in Week 14 on Sunday against the division-rival Cleveland Browns, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Highsmith has missed the last three games with an ankle injury, but he should be back on the field this weekend for a ball-hawking Steelers defense against Browns […]

Vikings Open Practice Window For Will Reichard

The Minnesota Vikings have opened rookie kicker Will Reichard's (quadriceps) 21-day practice window on Tuesday for him to return from Injured Reserve. Reichard will return to practice with the team this week, but it doesn't necessarily mean he'll be activated from IR to return to game action this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons in Week […]

Calvin Austin III In The Concussion Protocol

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol after suffering a concussion in the Week 13 win over the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Austin is now up in the air to be available to play in Week 14 when the team takes on the division-rival Cleveland Browns. The […]

Trent Williams Grieving The Loss Of His Son

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed on Monday that All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams (ankle, personal), who has missed the last couple of games due to a left-ankle injury, spent much of last week grieving the loss of his son. Williams and his wife, Sondra, had a son, Trenton Jr., who was stillborn […]

Azeez Al-Shaair Suspended Three Games

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is being suspended three games for his illegal hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) in the Week 13 win on Sunday. Al-Shaair was ejected from the game after the hit on Lawrence, who was giving himself up on a slide in the middle of the field before Al-Shaair […]

Broncos D/ST Gets Throttled But Returns Two Picks For Touchdowns

The Denver Broncos defense/special teams unit entered Monday night's showdown against the Cleveland Browns as a top-five defense in the NFL, but they were throttled by Jameis Winston and company to the tune of 32 points and 552 yards of total offense. However, they somehow still managed to put up a week-winning performance for fantasy […]

Wil Lutz Has Another Solid Performance Against Browns

While Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz didn't go off like he did in the Week 12 win over the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders, he was still very solid for fantasy managers in the 41-32 victory over the visiting Cleveland Browns on Monday night in Week 13. Lutz stayed on point by making both of his […]

Devaughn Vele Comes Up Empty In Week 13 Win

The Monday night game between the Denver Broncos and visiting Cleveland Browns featured plenty of explosive plays on offense and defense, but rookie wide receiver Devaughn Vele wasn't involved in any of them. Vele only caught one of his four targets for a 16-yard pickup early in the first half that set the Broncos up […]

Michael Burton Scores Second Career Touchdown On Monday Night

Denver Broncos fullback Michael Burton surprisingly scored just the second touchdown of his career in Monday night's 41-32 shootout win over the Cleveland Browns at Empower Field in Denver. Burton had only one carry on the night, but he made it count, plunging into the end zone from one yard out for the Broncos' second […]

Kyle Hart Generating Serious Interest

Free-agent pitcher Kyle Hart is reportedly generating serious interest from major-league teams (up to 13) this offseason after he won the Korean Baseball Organization's Dong-won Award for the best pitcher and also the award for best defensive pitcher in 2024. The 32-year-old left-hander pitched for the NC Dinos in Korea in 2024 and went 13-3 […]

Jacob Melton Should Make His MLB Debut In 2025

Houston Astros outfield prospect Jacob Melton is expected to make his major-league debut in 2025, but that won't guarantee him everyday playing time. As a result, the Astros tendered contracts to both Chas McCormick and Jake Meyers for the 2025 campaign. Houston would like to add a left-handed bat that could help McCormick and Meyers […]

Teams Looking At Clay Holmes As A Starter

A few teams are asking about free-agent right-hander Clay Holmes moving from the bullpen to the starting rotation in 2025, including the New York Mets, according to a source. Holmes was a starter throughout his minor-league career, but he hasn't started a game since his debut season with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2018. MLB teams […]

Mets Showing Interest In Walker Buehler

According to the New York Post's Joel Sherman, the New York Mets have shown interest in signing free-agent right-hander Walker Buehler this offseason after just signing veteran right-hander Frankie Montas for their starting rotation. The Montas signing and the fact they are interested in Buehler signals that the Mets aren't playing at the top of […]

Rangers Agree With Kyle Higashioka On Two-Year Deal

The Texas Rangers agreed to a two-year, $13.5 million deal with free-agent catcher Kyle Higashioka on Monday night that includes a mutual option for the 2027 season. Higashioka opened his first year with the San Diego Padres in 2024 as the backup to Luis Campusano, but he quickly took over starting duties after Campusano was […]

Javonte Williams Totals Four Yards But Finds End Zone In Week 13

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams found the end zone on the ground for the second time in the last three weeks, but it came with minimal production in the 41-32 Monday night win over the visiting Cleveland Browns. In addition to the touchdown plunge at the goal line, Williams had only four carries for […]

Courtland Sutton Stays Hot, Goes Over 100 Yards In Win Over Browns

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton didn't lead the team in receiving in the 41-32 shootout win over the Cleveland Browns on Monday night at Empower Field, but he still went off for fantasy managers by catching six of his nine targets for 102 receiving yards. Sutton came three yards short of the team lead […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Goes Over Century Mark, Scores Touchdown In Week 13 Win

In a game filled with explosive plays on both sides of the ball in the Monday night win over the visiting Cleveland Browns in Week 13, Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. stood out with a season-high 105 yards on three receptions and his second touchdown of the year. The touchdown came on a […]

Jaleel McLaughlin Leads Denver's Backfield With Season-High 84 Yards Against Browns

For the second straight week, Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin served as the team's lead back in the 41-32 shootout win under the lights on Monday Night Football at Empower Field against the Cleveland Browns. McLaughlin led Denver in rushing attempts (14) and rushing yards (84) while also catching one of his two targets […]

Bo Nix Comes Just Shy Of 300 Yards, Throws Two Picks In Win

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix led his team to their eighth win of the season in a 41-32 shootout win over the Cleveland Browns on Monday night in Week 13. There wasn't much in the way of defense in this one on either side, with Nix getting out-gunned by Jameis Winston, who threw for […]

DeMarcus Lawrence A "Long Shot" To Play On Monday Night In Week 14

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said on 105.3 The Fan on Monday that it's "probably a long shot" for defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) to play next Monday night in Week 14 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but it's also "not out of the question." "I certainly expect to see him sooner than later," […]

Dexter Lawrence's Season Is Over

The New York Giants placed defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (elbow) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Monday. Lawrence won't be able to make it back for the Giants' final five games of the season after suffering a dislocated elbow in last Thursday's Thanksgiving Day loss to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys. It's a serious blow for New […]

Giants Place Theo Johnson On Season-Ending Injured Reserve

The New York Giants placed rookie tight end Theo Johnson (foot) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Monday. Johnson was injured in the Thanksgiving Day loss to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys last Thursday but caught all five of his targets for a season-high 54 yards before leaving. It's a tough break for Johnson, as he was […]