Red Sox Might Be Interested In Gleyber Torres Again

The Boston Red Sox identified New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres as a trade target last season, with outfielder Alex Verdugo being of interest to New York, according to major-league sources. It appears the two rivals might be returning to that conversation again this offseason. Torres is viewed by some in Boston as an […]

Ka'imi Fairbairn Still Absent From Practice

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) missed a second straight day of practice on Thursday. Fairbairn injured his right quadriceps muscle during a kickoff in the Week 9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and could end up missing multiple games due to the injury. Fantasy managers that have been using him as their starting […]

Robert Woods Back At Practice For Texans

Houston Texans wide receiver Robert Woods (foot) returned to practice as a limited participant on Thursday after missing practice on Wednesday. Woods could now be poised to return in Week 10 against the Cincinnati Bengals after being out since suffering a foot injury in Week 6. And with Nico Collins (calf) potentially up in the […]

Dameon Pierce Misses Another Practice Thursday

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (ankle) remained sidelined at practice for the second straight day on Thursday. After sitting out the Week 9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the 23-year-old second-year back isn't looking good to be able to play this Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals on the road. He will need to […]

T.J. Hockenson Plans To Play Against Saints

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (ribs) said he was never in enough pain because of his rib injury in the Week 9 win over the Atlanta Falcons that he would have needed to leave the game last Sunday. He has been limited in both practices so far this week and said he plans to […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Returns To Practice After Resting Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) returned to practice as a full participant on Thursday after being rested on Wednesday. Beckham continues to manage his knee injury, but he should be active this weekend to face one of his old teams, the Cleveland Browns, in Week 10. The 31-year-old had the best game […]

Keaton Mitchell Added To Injury Report Thursday

Baltimore Ravens rookie running back Keaton Mitchell (hamstring) was added to the Week 10 injury report on Thursday and was limited in practice after a full session on Wednesday. It's not what fantasy managers were envisioning when they added the 21-year-old rookie off waivers this week following his 138-yard, one-touchdown performance in the Week 9 […]

DeVante Parker Ruled Out For Germany Game

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker (concussion) has been ruled out for the second straight game in Week 10 against the Indianapolis Colts in Frankfurt, Germany, on Sunday. The Patriots also ruled out offensive tackle Trent Brown (ankle, personal). Despite being listed as limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, the 30-year-old will miss […]

Ja'Marr Chase Limited Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (back) was limited in practice on Thursday after he missed Wednesday's session. It's an upgrade for Chase and gives him a chance to play in Week 10 against the Houston Texans, and he said after practice that he plans on playing this Sunday. Meanwhile, fellow wideout Tee Higgins (hamstring) […]

Tee Higgins Not Expected To Play In Week 10

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring), who did not practice on Thursday after injuring his hamstring on Wednesday, is expected to miss the Week 10 contest against the Houston Texans, according to sources. Higgins will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis going forward. Coupled with Ja'Marr Chase's back injury, the Bengals suddenly could be […]

DJ Chark Jr. Officially Out Against Bears

As expected, Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (elbow) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bears after entering the game doubtful to play. Fellow wideout Laviska Shenault Jr. (ankle) was ruled out on Wednesday. The Panthers will also be without tight end Stephen Sullivan (shoulder) in Week 10. Chark played in […]

Equanimeous St. Brown Activated From IR For Thursday's Game

The Chicago Bears activated wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (hamstring) from Injured Reserve on Thursday, and he is active for the Thursday Night Football Game against the Carolina Panthers. St. Brown will return to action in Week 10 after missing the required four games while on IR due to a hamstring issue. The 27-year-old could […]

Justin Fields Officially Inactive, Tyson Bagent Starting Thursday

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) is officially inactive on Thursday night as the team takes on the Carolina Panthers in Week 10. Rookie Tyson Bagent will make will make his fourth straight start as a result. Fields returned to practice last Friday and was limited this week, though, so he's clearly making progress and […]

Khalil Herbert Not Activated For Thursday Night

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (ankle) was not activated from Injured Reserve in order to play on Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers. Herbert was eligible to return from IR this week after missing the last four games with a high-ankle sprain that he suffered in Week 5. He even practiced in full all […]

Nico Collins Not Practicing Thursday

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (calf) was not seen at practice on Thursday during the portion open to the media. Collins also missed the early portion of practice on Wednesday before eventually being listed as limited on the final injury report. If he indeed missed practice on Thursday, his status for the Week 10 […]

Justin Jefferson Wants To Be 100% Before He Returns

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring), who has missed the last four games while on Injured Reserve with a hamstring injury, said he can't yet put a date on when he might return. Jefferson wants to be 100 percent healthy before he returns but is still calling himself day-to-day. The Vikes opened Jefferson's 21-day […]

Teams Inquiring About Alex Verdugo

MLB teams are inquiring about the availability of Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo at the general manager meetings this week in Scottsdale, Arizona. Verdugo was excellent with the glove and was a finalist for the American League Gold Glove in right field, his offensive numbers dipped to a league-average 100 OPS+ in 2023. He […]

Trevor Bauer Hoping To Return To MLB

Free-agent right-hander Trevor Bauer and his agents, Jon Fetterolf and Rachel Luba, are meeting with major-league teams in hopes of finding their client a job back in the United States for next season. Bauer went 10-4 with a 2.76 ERA for the Yokohama BayStars of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball on a one-year deal in 2023, […]

Josh Allen Expected To Practice Thursday

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (shoulder) is expected to practice on Thursday, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Allen has been dealing with a right-shoulder injury since Week 6 and didn't take part in the team's first practice last week before returning to a full practice on Thursday and Friday. The QB1 in overall fantasy […]

Robert Saleh, Jets Front Office On The Same Page With Zach Wilson

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that his loyalty to quarterback Zach Wilson has sparked speculation that Saleh is being mandated by his superiors to keep Wilson in the lineup amid one of the worst offensive slumps in team history. "No, we're on the same page with that," Saleh said. "So any conspiracy […]

49ers Defensive Coordinator To Move From Booth To Sideline

Amidst some defensive troubles during their three-game losing streak, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks will move from the coach's booth upstairs to the sideline for the Week 10 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The Niners also acquired defensive end Chase Young from the Washington Commanders before their […]

Rams Officially Add Carson Wentz To Active Roster

The Los Angeles Rams officially agreed to terms with quarterback Carson Wentz on Wednesday and added him to their active roster. In a corresponding move, the team waived QB Brett Rypien. The 30-year-old Wentz most recently went 172-for-276 for 1,755 yards, 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions in nine games (eight starts) for the Washington Commanders […]

Deshaun Watson's Shoulder A "Work In Progress"

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) admitted on Wednesday that he's still not 100 percent from his strained right rotator cuff and that he's still working on it as he gears up for a big divisional clash in Week 10 against the Ravens in Baltimore. "Every day it's a work in progress," Watson said. The […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Will Continue To Get Touches After David Montgomery Returns

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (ribs) is expected to return in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers, but head coach Dan Campbell said earlier this week that rookie Jahmyr Gibbs could see an uptick in the team's backfield rotation in the second half of the year. The No. 12 overall pick in this […]

Akil Baddoo Expected To Return Next Season

Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said at the general manager meetings this week that the team is expected to tender outfielder Akil Baddoo a contract for 2024. "He still very much fits in...There is a role for him. We're not an organization that wants to give up players that can affect the […]

Christopher Morel Likely To Move To First Base

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said that outfielder Christopher Morel is playing first base in winter ball and is likely to stay there heading into next season. Morel broke out in his second major-league season in 2023 with a .247/.313/.508 slash line, an .821 OPS, 26 home runs, 17 doubles, three triples, […]

Mets Say Starling Marte Won't Need Offseason Surgery

The New York Mets are confident that outfielder Starling Marte (groin) won't need offseason surgery on his groin, according to president of baseball operations David Stearns. In his second year in Queens, Marte played in only 86 games and didn't play in another game after landing on the injured list in early August with a […]

Padres Will Continue To Discuss Extension With Juan Soto

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller said the team will continue to discuss the possibility of a long-term contract extension with outfielder Juan Soto this offseason. "Juan long-term, Juan on a one-year deal, that brings different dynamics. We understand what that means for our roster both short-term and long-term," Preller said. Soto's agent, Scott […]

Dodgers Could Limit Walker Buehler's Innings In 2024

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said that the team is still discussing whether to put an innings limit on right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow) in 2024. "We're still talking about it. I think it's always striking the balance of how to do it. There's a lot of different ways to go about making sure […]

Dodgers Plan To Give Gavin Lux More Starts At Shortstop

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said that the plan right now is for infielder Gavin Lux (knee) to log a good amount of starts at shortstop next season. Gomes also said that Lux is progressing in his rehab after tearing the ACL and LCL in his right knee back in spring training earlier […]