Yankees Designate Oscar Gonzalez For Assignment

To make room on the 40-man roster for the recent signing of right-hander Marcus Stroman, the New York Yankees designated outfielder Oscar Gonzalez for assignment on Wednesday. The Yankees also added outfielders Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo this offseason, so they had no real need for Gonzalez on their depth chart. Gonzalez hit .296 (107-for-362) […]

Braves Sign Jordan Luplow To Minor-League Deal

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent outfielder Jordan Luplow to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. Luplow played in 39 games at the major-league level in 2023 with the Toronto Blue Jays and Minnesota Twins, going 16-for-77 (.208) with two home runs and five RBI in 90 plate appearances. The 30-year-old right-handed hitter has played in seven […]

Marcelo Mayer Healthy Heading Into Spring Training

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer (shoulder), who is listed as the No. 11 overall prospect heading into the 2024 season, is fully healthy and expected to be a full-go for spring training after injuring his left shoulder in May of last year. The 21-year-old said he's been hitting off a tee and will […]

Wyatt Langford Invited To Rangers Camp

Texas Rangers outfield prospect Wyatt Langford was among 10 players invited to major-league spring training on Wednesday. The nine others were first baseman Blaine Crim, right-hander Daniel Robert, catcher Liam Hicks, right-hander Emiliano Teodo, infielder Davis Wendzel, right-hander Jack Leiter, left-hander Grant Wolfram, first baseman Abimelec Ortiz and outfielder Aaron Zavala. Langford is the team's […]

Dustin May Has Started Throwing Progression

Based on Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dustin May's (elbow) Instagram page, he has started a throwing program this offseason after having flexor-tendon surgery and a Tommy John revision on his right elbow in July. Because of the fact that the 26-year-old will be sidelined until at least the second half of the 2024 season, he'll […]

Twins Say Pablo Lopez Will Be Opening Day Starter

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli announced on the radio on Wednesday that right-hander Pablo Lopez will be the team's Opening Day starter in 2024. It's a pretty early announcement, but it speaks to the confidence the Twins have in Lopez, who made his first All-Star team in 2023 and went 11-8 with a 3.66 ERA […]

Cowboys Sticking With Mike McCarthy For 2024 Season

The Dallas Cowboys will not make a head-coaching change following their blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round of the playoffs and will have Mike McCarthy return for the 2024 season, according to sources. McCarthy will be heading into the final year of his contract, which is not unusual for the […]

Major Coaching Changes Coming For Eagles?

After a disappointing second half of the 2023 season and a blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round of the playoffs on Monday night, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni's job security is now in question. He was expected to meet with owner Jeffery Lurie on Wednesday, and some changes to […]

Saints To Interview Dan Pitcher, Shane Waldron

The New Orleans Saints are interviewing Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher for their offensive-coordinator job and have requested permission to interview Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron for the same position, according to a source. The Saints are looking for a offensive coordinator after firing Pete Carmichael after 15 seasons as the team's offensive […]

Dave Canales To Interview For Panthers Head-Coach Job

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales is scheduled to interview for the Carolina Panthers head-coaching job on Thursday, according to a source. Canales is coming off Tampa's 32-point playoff outing in the wild-card win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. Canales spent 10-plus years working as an assistant for the Seattle Seahawks before […]

Rams Unsure If Stetson Bennett Will Be Back Next Season

When asked if he expected Los Angeles Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett (illness) to be back with the team in 2024, head coach Sean McVay said, "You know, I don't know that. I think that's a conversation for another time. I think he's doing better but I wouldn't be in a position to answer that accurately […]

Aaron Rodgers Finishes Year Strong At Practice

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) lead the way during "competition" periods of the team's late-season practices. Up to that point, Rodgers have been limited to scout-team work, but he was moving so well on his surgically repaired Achilles that coaches decided to let him cook to close out the year. "It's like watching […]

George Kittle On Track To Play Against Packers

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (back) and wide receiver Danny Gray (shoulder) were both full participants in practice on Wednesday for the second straight day this week. Back spasms kept Kittle out of a meaningless Week 18 regular season finale, but he's had the last two weeks to rest and should be a […]

Another Full Practice For Christian McCaffrey

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) was able to put in a second straight day of full practice on Wednesday and is on track to play in the Divisional Round playoff game this Saturday against the Green Bay Packers. McCaffrey suffered a minor calf strain in Week 17 and was held out of […]

Christian Watson, Jayden Reed Limited In Practice Again

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Christian Watson (hamstring) and Jayden Reed (chest) were both listed as limited in practice for the second straight day this week on Wednesday. Watson missed the final games of the regular season but returned for the wild-card win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday and played just 41 percent of […]

Aaron Jones Limited Again In Wednesday's Practice

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (finger, knee) remained limited in the team's practice on Wednesday. Jones has been limited in practices for a while as he plays through some nagging injuries, but they haven't slowed him down at all. In fact, not only did he score three touchdowns in the surprising wild-card win […]

Ravens Waive Melvin Gordon III

The Baltimore Ravens announced on Wednesday that they have waived running back Melvin Gordon III. Gordon's departure makes room on the active roster for Dalvin Cook, who could be a pretty big part of Baltimore's backfield as they look for more production in the postseason next to Gus Edwards and Justice Hill. The 30-year-old Gordon […]

Kadarius Toney, Justyn Ross Limited In Practice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Kadarius Toney (ankle, hip) and Justyn Ross (hamstring) were both listed as limited for the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. Toney was limited in practice last week but did not play in the wild-card victory over the Miami Dolphins. The 24-year-old has not been active since Week […]

Robert Woods, John Metchie III Limited Again

Houston Texans wide receivers Robert Woods (hip) and John Metchie III (foot) were both listed as limited in practice on Wednesday for the second straight day this week. Woods and Metchie should both be able to play this weekend in the Divisional Round of the postseason in Baltimore against the Ravens, but they'll likely need […]

Mark Andrews Upgrades To Full Practice

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (ankle), who remains on Injured Reserve, was upgraded to a full practice participant on Wednesday after he was listed as limited on Tuesday. Andrews suffered a major ankle injury in Week 11 and hasn't played since, although it's looking like he might have a good shot to be officially […]

Zay Flowers Says He's Ready To Go

Both Baltimore Ravens wide receivers Zay Flowers (calf) and Devin Duvernay (back) were full participants in practice on Wednesday. Flowers, who did not play in the Week 18 regular season finale as a precaution in a meaningless game, said he feels great and is ready to go for the Divisional Round of the playoffs this […]

Baker Mayfield Practicing In Full

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle, ribs) was a full participant in the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. Mayfield tweaked his ankle in the Week 18 regular season finale but played in Monday night's wild-card win over the Philadelphia Eagles and had a great game, going 22-for-36 for 337 yards, three […]

Kalif Raymond Still Missing From Practice

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (knee) was missing from the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. Raymond's knee injury is improving, but he could still easily be held out of the Divisional Round playoff game on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers unless he's able to return to practice on Thursday or […]

Chase Edmonds Picks Up DNP For Walkthrough

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Chase Edmonds (toe) was listed as a non-participant for Wednesday's walkthrough practice. We'll have a better idea of whether Edmonds' injury is serious enough to keep him out of the Divisional Round this Sunday against the Detroit Lions once the team releases their Thursday injury report. The 27-year-old had seven […]

Chris Godwin Sits Out Wednesday's Walkthrough

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) did not take part in the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday. The Buccaneers are most likely giving Godwin some extra rest to begin the practice week. If the 27-year-old is still sidelined for Thursday's practice, then we'll be a bit more worried about his knee injury heading […]

Mark Andrews Has Looked Good, Listed As "Day-To-Day"

Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken said that tight end Mark Andrews (ankle) has looked good in practice but said Andrews' status is "day-to-day" heading into the Divisional Round of the playoffs this Saturday against the Houston Texans. Andrews was listed as limited in practice on Tuesday after returning to practice last Friday. The 28-year-old […]

Rasul Douglas, Tyrel Dodson Practicing Wednesday

Buffalo Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas (knee) and linebacker Tyrel Dodson (shoulder) will practice in some capacity on Wednesday. It's good news for both players, but the Bills defense is still incredibly beat up ahead of the Divisional Round meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday. Cornerback Christian Benford (knee), linebacker Terrel Bernard (ankle), safety […]

Tyler Higbee Tore His ACL And MCL

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) tore both his ACL and MCL and will require surgery after taking a brutal low hit from Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph in Sunday night's wild-card playoff loss, according to head coach Sean McVay. There is no timeline for Higbee's return to on-field work, but McVay suspects […]

Sam LaPorta "Coming Along"

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that rookie tight end Sam LaPorta (knee) is "coming along" and making progress after hyperextending his knee and suffering a bone bruise in the Week 18 regular season finale. LaPorta was questionable going into the wild-card round game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night but ended […]

Josh VanMeter Signs Minors Deal With Yankees

Free-agent infielder/outfielder Josh VanMeter signed a minor-league deal with the New York Yankees on Wednesday, according to a source. VanMeter didn't play in the big leagues at all this past season and instead slashed a combined .209/.400/.354 with six home runs, 22 RBI and 34 runs scored in 51 total games in the Arizona Complex […]