Mets Linked To Several Left-Handers

The New York Mets are linked to free-agent left-handers Hyun-Jin Ryu, Sean Manaea and Shota Imanaga, who is making the jump from Nippon Professional Baseball to MLB this offseason. The Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals are also in the mid-tier starter market this winter, and it's a market that […]

Rays Acquire Jose Caballero From Mariners

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired infielder Jose Caballero from the Seattle Mariners on Friday in exchange for outfielder Luke Raley, according to a source. Caballero will now be in play to start at shortstop for the Rays in 2024, given Wander Franco's off-the-field situation in the Dominican Republic and the possibility that he'll face a […]

Four Finalists For Shota Imanaga

The Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Angels and San Francisco Giants are the four finalists for Japanese pitcher Shota Imanaga, according to sources. The New York Mets and New York Yankees were also linked to Imanaga, but the Yankees were concerned about his fly-ball rate at Yankee Stadium. The 30-year-old left-hander is projected […]

Jorge Soler Drawing Interest From Handful Of Teams

Free-agent outfielder Jorge Soler is drawing interest from the Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox, according to sources. He had some trouble staying healthy early in his career, playing more than 100 games just once from 2015-18. But since 2019, he's played at least 137 games in three of four […]

Rangers Still Interested In Josh Hader, Jordan Montgomery

The Texas Rangers are making progress on a local TV deal this offseason and now seem likely to be back in play to re-sign left-hander Jordan Montgomery and make a run at free-agent lefty closer Josh Hader. The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Angels are possibilities for Montgomery if he doesn't return to the World […]

Mets Claim Diego Castillo Off Waivers From Diamondbacks

The New York Mets claimed infielder Diego Castillo off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday. Castillo was dropped from Arizona's 40-man roster this offseason when the team re-signed Lourdes Gurriel Jr. He had just one plate appearance at the major-league level with the Snakes in 2023 after hitting .206 (54-for-262) with 11 home runs, […]

Rockies To Sign Jacob Stallings, Dakota Hudson

The Colorado Rockies are expected to sign free-agent catcher Jacob Stallings and right-hander Dakota Hudson to undisclosed one-year deals on Friday, according to a source. Both Stallings and Hudson were non-tendered by the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals, respectively. Stallings should serve as the backup to Elias Diaz in 2024 after hitting .210/.287/.290 with […]

Rays Land Richie Palacios In Trade With Cardinals

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired left-handed-hitting outfielder Richie Palacios from the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in exchange for right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge, according to a source. Palacios made his debut for the Cardinals in 2023 when he was promoted on Aug. 18, and he posted an impressive .823 OPS with six home runs and […]

Cardinals Acquire Andrew Kittredge From Rays

The St. Louis Cardinals acquired relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday in exchange for outfielder Richie Palacios, according to a source. Kittredge returned from Tommy John surgery in August of 2023 and was able to hold opponents to a .683 OPS in his 14 relief appearances for Tampa. The 33-year-old […]

Darnell Mooney Won't Play In Season Finale

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (concussion) missed practice all week and has been ruled out for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Mooney will close out a disappointing campaign by missing the final two games of the year. The 26-year-old was in the shadow of top wideout […]

Cole Kmet Questionable Against Packers

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (knee) is listed as questionable to play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Kmet didn't practice on Wednesday, was limited on Thursday and managed to put in a full practice on Friday, so he's clearly on the right side of questionable. […]

Khalil Herbert Questionable For Week 18

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (back, personal) is listed as questionable to play on Sunday in Green Bay against the Packers. Herbert popped up on the injury report in Week 18 on Thursday with a limited practice and did not practice at all on Friday, putting his status in question for the season finale. […]

Christian Kirk Considered A Game-Time Decision

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk (groin) is considered a game-time decision for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans by head coach Doug Pederson. NFL Network's James Palmer writes that players he's spoken to have been blown away by what they've seen from Kirk in practices this week after […]

Alvin Kamara To Be A Game-Time Decision Sunday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) will be listed as questionable for the Week 18 regular season finale against the visiting Atlanta Falcons, and head coach Dennis Allen said Kamara will be a game-time decision on Sunday. "Alvin is one of the guys so valuable to our team, we'll take it all the […]

Luke Musgrave Questionable For Week 18

Green Bay Packers rookie tight end Luke Musgrave (kidney) is officially listed as questionable for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Musgrave remains on Injured Reserve and hasn't played since Week 11 due to a lacerated kidney, but he has been practicing on a limited basis the last two […]

Dontayvion Wicks, Jayden Reed Questionable For Sunday

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receivers Dontayvion Wicks (chest) and Jayden Reed (chest) are both questionable to play in the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Christian Watson (hamstring), who has missed the last four games, is also questionable, but he appears to have a better shot at returning in […]

Christian Watson Questionable For Week 18

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) did not practice with the team on Friday and is questionable to play in a must-win Week 18 regular season finale against the visiting Chicago Bears on Sunday. Head coach Matt LaFleur said Watson was basically given the day off on Friday after two good practices on […]

AJ Dillon Won't Play Against Bears

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (neck, thumb) has been officially ruled out for the Week 18 regular season finale this Sunday against the division-rival Chicago Bears. Dillon suffered a broken right thumb that kept him from playing in Week 15, but a neck stinger he suffered in the Week 17 win over the […]

Tee Higgins Doubtful For Week 18

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) did not practice on Friday and is listed as doubtful to play in the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Higgins didn't practice all week after tweaking his hamstring in the Week 17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. If the Bengals were […]

Chiefs Rule Out Rashee Rice, Kadarius Toney

The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled out wide receivers Rashee Rice (hamstring) and Kadarius Toney (hip) for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers. With the No. 3 seed in the AFC already locked up, the Chiefs will also be resting quarterback Patrick Mahomes and offensive tackle Donovan Smith (neck). It […]

Ryan Tannehill To Start Against Jaguars

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill will make the start in the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars instead of rookie Will Levis, who injured his foot in the Week 17 loss to the Houston Texans. With the Titans already eliminated from the postseason, they've elected to give the 35-year-old Tannehill […]

Josh Jacobs Will Be Game-Time Decision

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (quadriceps) will be a game-time decision for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Jacobs has missed the last three contests and didn't practice at all on Wednesday or Thursday. However, the Raiders aren't ruling the 25-year-old out for the final game of […]

Trey Palmer Questionable For Season Finale

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Trey Palmer (hip) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable to play in Sunday's Week 18 regular season finale against the Carolina Panthers. The 22-year-old will most likely play in a must-win game for the Buccaneers to win the NFC South title, but he might […]

Baker Mayfield Listed As Questionable

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ribs) is listed as questionable for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers despite receiving a questionable tag on the final injury report on Friday. Head coach Todd Bowles said on Friday that Mayfield is a "full-go" and will start […]

Falcons List Taylor Heinicke As Questionable

The Atlanta Falcons have listed quarterback Taylor Heinicke (ankle) as questionable to play in the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday in New Orleans against the Saints. Head coach Arthur Smith will put Heinicke through a workout prior to Sunday's game before deciding whether he'll be active. Heinicke injured his left ankle in the […]

Dustin Hopkins Won't Kick In Week 18

Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) has officially been ruled out for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. It will be the second straight missed game for the 33-year-old booter. Cleveland will be hoping Hopkins will be ready to roll for the wild-card round of the postseason next week. […]

Elijah Moore, Marquise Goodwin Questionable

Cleveland Browns wide receivers Elijah Moore (concussion) and Marquise Goodwin (knee) are both listed as questionable to play on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Amari Cooper (heel) has been ruled out for the second straight game. The Browns are locked into the No. 5 seed in the AFC for the postseason, so Moore and Goodwin […]

Amari Cooper To Miss Second Straight Game

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (heel) has been ruled out for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday versus the Cincinnati Bengals. Cooper will miss his second straight game to close out the regular season. With the Browns locked into the No. 5 seed in the AFC, they are choosing to rest some […]

Eddy Pineiro Doubtful To Kick In Season Finale

Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro (hamstring) missed practice all week due to his right-hamstring injury and is doubtful to kick in the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 28-year-old kicker will wrap up the 2023 season with two straight missed games to close out the year. Overall, he […]

Dolphins Officially Rule Out Xavien Howard

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has officially ruled out cornerback Xavien Howard (foot) for the Sunday night divisional showdown against the Buffalo Bills. The Dolphins are extremely beat up on both sides of the ball for a game that will decide the winner of the AFC East division. In addition to Howard being out, […]