Sam LaPorta Sits Out Wednesday

Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta (knee) was listed as a non-participant at practice on Wednesday. LaPorta suffered a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise in his left knee in Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings, but the 23-year-old has been able to play in both of Detroit's playoff games and has caught 12 […]

Rashee Rice, Kadarius Toney Practicing In Full

Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Rashee Rice (hamstring), Kadarius Toney (hip) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (oblique) all put in full practices on Wednesday as the team began preparing for the AFC Championship this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. The Chiefs have a challenge on their hands to knock off the top seed in the AFC on […]

Isiah Pacheco Should Be Good For AFC Championship

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (toe) said he should be good to go for Sunday's AFC Championship matchup against the Baltimore Ravens after missing Wednesday's practice with a sprained toe. The 24-year-old is managing a minor toe injury but should be back at practice on Thursday and Friday and handle his usual lead […]

Jeter Downs, Oscar Gonzalez Staying With Yankees

The New York Yankees outrighted infielder Jeter Downs and outfielder Oscar Gonzalez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. Downs and Gonzalez are now off the team's 40-man roster with spring training quickly approaching. Both players were claimed off waivers by the Yankees this offseason and will provide organizational depth for the 2024 campaign. Downs, 25, only […]

Twins Claim Bubba Thompson Off Waivers From Yankees

The Minnesota Twins claimed outfielder Bubba Thompson off waivers from the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Thompson is on his fifth different team since last August. The 25-year-old former first-round pick in 2017 by the Texas Rangers has played in 92 games the last two seasons with the Rangers and has gone 54-for-223 (.242) with […]

Jonathan India Could Move Around In 2024

The Cincinnati Reds have so much infield depth entering the 2024 season that it's going to take some creativity to rotate six infielders among four positions and designated hitter. It could include second baseman Jonathan India playing in unfamiliar spots, such as first base or left field. "He just wants to be on the field […]

Noelvi Marte On Track To Be Ready For Camp

Cincinnati Reds general manager Nick Krall said the hamstring injury that infield prospect Noelvi Marte suffered late in November while playing in the Dominican Republic winter league came with a six- to 10-week recovery process, meaning he's on a good track to be ready for the start of spring training. Barring a setback in his […]

Stone Garrett Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day

The Washington Nationals are likely to take the cautious route and give outfielder Stone Garrett (leg) more time to recover from his broken leg, making it unlikely that he'll be ready to go for Opening Day in 2024. Garrett broke his left fibula last year and underwent surgery in August, followed by a minor surgery […]

Tigers Sign Drew Anderson To Minor-League Deal

The Detroit Tigers signed free-agent right-hander Drew Anderson to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. Anderson, who turns 30 years old in March, spent the last two seasons pitching overseas in Japan. He's pitched in the big leagues for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox and Texas Rangers. In his five years in the big leagues […]

Reds Don't Plan On Re-Signing Joey Votto

Cincinnati Reds general manager Nick Krall told season-ticket holders that the team doesn't plan to re-sign long-time first baseman Joey Votto this offseason. "We don't plan to bring him back as of now," Krall said. This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, considering the Reds have the most infield depth of any team in […]

Isiah Pacheco Won't Practice Wednesday Due To Toe Injury

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (toe) will not practice on Wednesday due to a toe injury, according to head coach Andy Reid, who said it's "getting better." It's something to watch with the Chiefs' primary back, but it doesn't sound like anything that is going to keep the second-year running back from playing […]

Lions Unsure If Zach Ertz Will Play Against 49ers

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that veteran tight end Zach Ertz is in the team's building on Wednesday, but the team is unsure if this is the week to use him. "Right now he just got here, I know he's in shape. I talked to him the other day. He understands we're gonna […]

Bill Belichick Prefers To Be Out Of Media Spotlight?

As one league source explained it, former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is believed to be done with "big-market media," making him more inclined to go a team like the Atlanta Falcons. It could have played a big part in the Dallas Cowboys retaining head coach Mike McCarthy and the Philadelphia Eagles retraining […]

Seahawks Having Second Interview With Mike Kafka

The Seattle Seahawks are interviewing New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for a second time on Wednesday, according to a source. The team's second round of interviews started on Tuesday with Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn will have another interview on Thursday, followed by Los Angeles […]

Ran Carthon Promoted In Titans Front Office

Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon has been promoted, adding executive vice president to his role. Assistant general manager Chad Brinker has also been promoted to president of football operations. Carthon's responsibilities will expand to include "all areas that impact the football team: roster control, team activities and personnel decisions including draft and free-agent acquisitions, […]

Joe Barry Won't Return To Run Packers Defense

Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry was relieved of his duties running the team's defense on Wednesday despite the team advancing to the Divisional Round of the postseason, according to sources. Barry could still remain with the organization in some capacity, a possibility that is being discussed. Head coach Matt LaFleur will now be […]

Mark Andrews Expected To Play In AFC Title Game

Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews (ankle) remains on Injured Reserve, has not played since Week 11, and didn't play in the Divisional Round win over the Houston Texans, but he's expected to play this Sunday in the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Andrews is attempting to make his return […]

Eagles Interview Kliff Kingsbury For Offensive-Coordinator Job

The Philadelphia Eagles interviewed USC senior offensive analyst Kliff Kingsbury for their offensive-coordinator job on Tuesday, according to sources. Kingsbury recently interviewed for the same position with the Chicago Bears, who eventually hired Shane Waldron to run their offense. The Eagles dismissed offensive coordinator Brian Johnson after just one season on the job. Before going […]

Jay Jackson Generating Plenty Of Interest

Free-agent reliever Jay Jackson has drawn interest from 14 teams throughout the offseason, and there is growing optimism that he will receive a major-league deal, according to a source. The 36-year-old right-hander posted a 2.12 ERA and 27 strikeouts in 29 2/3 innings with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2023. In his five major-league campaigns […]

Noah Syndergaard, Michael Lorenzen Hold Workout For Teams

Free-agent right-handers Noah Syndergaard and Michael Lorenzen threw bullpen sessions for around 16 MLB teams in California on Tuesday, according to sources. Both players were impressive, with Syndergaard consistently sitting at 93-95 mph. Syndergaard, 31, had a rough 6.50 ERA in 88 2/3 innings with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Guardians in 2023 and […]

Carlos Estevez Is The Closer On Paper For Angels

Newly signed right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson said that he doesn't expect to fill in for closing duties in 2024, but he will if necessary. Meanwhile, general manager Perry Minasian noted that right-hander Carlos Estevez is the closer on paper, but the final decision will be made by manager Ron Washington. Estevez made his first All-Star […]

James Paxton Finalizes One-Year Deal With Dodgers

Free-agent left-hander James Paxton and the Los Angeles Dodgers officially agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal on Tuesday that includes a $1 million Opening Day roster bonus and another $1 million in performance-based incentives. The oft-injured 35-year-old Canadian hurler went 7-5 with a 4.50 ERA (4.68 FIP) and 1.31 WHIP with 33 walks and […]

Eli Manning Still Has Faith In Daniel Jones

Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning said he still believes in current Giants QB Daniel Hudson as the team's starter moving forward. "Obviously with the injuries, it's not fun, but I know he's determined. I know he wants to be in New York. It's not an easy place to play but he has the […]

Raiders Expected To Hire Tom Telesco As New General Manager

All signs are pointing to the Las Vegas Raiders hiring former Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco as their new GM, according to sources. Telesco built one of the league's best rosters over a decade in LA and is now expected to remain in the AFC West. The Chargers fired Telesco and head coach […]

Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer Elected To Hall Of Fame

Third baseman Adrian Beltre, catcher Joe Mauer and power-hitting first baseman Todd Helton were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday, with both Beltre and Mauer getting in on their first ballot. Helton was elected on his sixth try. Beltre had 95.1% of the votes, Helton at 79.7%, and Mauer at 76.1%. […]

Miguel Sano Agrees To Join Angels

Free-agent corner infielder/designated hitter Miguel Sano and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training on Tuesday, according to sources. Sano is currently playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic after not playing last summer. The Halos are taking a low-cost flier on a 30-year-old right-handed power bat […]

Offensive Line Depth Looks Strong For Upcoming Draft

The early offensive line depth for the 2024 NFL draft looks pretty strong, according to The Athletic. Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt (No. 4) and Penn State offensive tackle Olu Fashanu (No. 6) are in the top 10 on The Athletic's big board, but there are also five offensive linemen in the top 20 […]

Second QB Run Could Begin In First Round Of Draft

The Athletic's Dane Brugler believes the second quarterback run in this year's NFL draft will start at pick No. 19, sending Michigan's J.J. McCarthy to the Los Angeles Rams as the heir apparent to Matthew Stafford. He also has Oregon's Bo Nix going No. 34 to the New England Patriots and Washington's Michael Penix Jr. […]

Dallas Turner Could Start A Run On Defensive Side In First Round

The Athletic currently has Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner as the lone defender in the top 11 of the latest big board for the 2024 NFL draft. Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry and UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu have tumbled down the board lately, but teams picking in the teens in the first round could string […]

Offensive Run Expected At Top Of 2024 NFL Draft

The top of the 2024 NFL draft is setting up to be very offense-heavy. The Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders and New England Patriots are all currently slotted into the top three picks and are all teams that could use quarterbacks. It's almost a foregone conclusion that USC's Caleb Williams and North Carolina's Drake Maye will […]