Raheem Mostert To Be Questionable For Wild-Card Game

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that running back Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) will be listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card playoff game versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Mostert was held out of the final two regular season games, but the good news is he was limited in practice on Tuesday and Wednesday and […]

Falcons Request To Interview Six Head-Coaching Candidates

The Atlanta Falcons have requested permission to interview Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Baltimore Ravens defensive line coach and associate head coach Anthony Weaver, San Francisco 49ers DC Steve Wilks, Cincinnati Bengals OC Brian Callahan and Los Angeles Rams DC Raheem Morris. Callahan also has requests from the Tennessee […]

Orioles Seen As Strongest Contenders For Dylan Cease

Trade talk surrounding Chicago White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease has quieted in recent weeks, but it's not due to lack of interest. General manager Chris Getz said there "isn't a club out there that hasn't expressed some level of interest" in the 28-year-old hurler. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal said the White Sox could be waiting […]

Pirates Think Paul Skenes Could Benefit From More Development

The Pittsburgh Pirates believe right-handed pitching prospect Paul Skenes would benefit from more development in the minor leagues and that he's not ready for the majors yet, even though he's already better than everyone in their system, according to sources. The Pirates need him to be their long-term ace, so it wouldn't be wise for […]

Mutual Interest For Pete Alonso To Finish His Career With Mets

The New York Mets' new front office has indicated a desire for first baseman Pete Alonso to finish out his career with the team, and Alonso has told teammates that his preference is to spend the rest of his career with the Mets. However, his agent, Scott Boras, has a long history of taking his […]

Mets Not Expected To Trade For Dylan Cease

The Athletic's Jim Bowden doesn't think the New York Mets are suitors for Chicago White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease this offseason because their new president of baseball operations, David Stearns, wants to be able to see the team's prospects for himself in spring training and wants to build the organization through scouting and player development, […]

Pirates Avoid Arbitration With JT Brubaker

The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided salary arbitration with right-hander JT Brubaker on Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year, $2.275 million deal, according to a source. Brubaker won't receive any kind of raise after missing all of the 2023 season following his Tommy John surgery in April. The 30-year-old said his goal this year is to return […]

Hoby Milner Avoids Arbitration With Brewers

Left-handed relief pitcher Hoby Milner and the Milwaukee Brewers avoided salary arbitration on Wednesday by settling at $2.05 million for the upcoming 2024 season, according to a source. Milner had the best season of his career in 2023, going 2-1 with a 1.82 ERA (3.13 FIP), 0.96 WHIP, 13 walks and 59 strikeouts in 64 […]

Jake Woodford Signs Minors Deal With White Sox

Free-agent right-hander Jake Woodford signed a minor-league deal with the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, according to sources. Woodford had a 4.29 ERA in his four seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals. He also had a 1.37 WHIP, 63 walks and 119 total strikeouts over 80 appearances (18 […]

Dodgers Sign Elieser Hernandez To Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent right-hander Elieser Hernandez to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, according to sources. Hernandez last pitched in the big leagues with the Miami Marlins in 2022, when he went 3-6 with a career-high 6.35 ERA (6.40 FIP) and 1.43 WHIP with 22 walks […]

Cubs, Shota Imanaga Officially Agree On Four-Year Deal

The Chicago Cubs are officially in agreement with Japanese left-hander Shota Imanaga on a four-year, $53 million deal on Wednesday, according to sources. After two years, the Cubs have the option to extend the contract to $80 million over five years. If they decline to do so, Imanaga then has the option to become a […]

Tyler Higbee Limited In First Practice Wednesday

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. A dislocated left shoulder that Higbee suffered in Week 17 kept him out of practice all of last week and for the Week 18 regular season finale against the San Francisco 49ers. The fact that he's practicing at […]

Titans Request To Interview Five Head-Coaching Candidates

The Tennessee Titans fired head coach Mike Vrabel on Tuesday and have quickly begun requesting interviews for candidates to replace him in 2024 and beyond. The Titans have put in requests to interview Las Vegas Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, Baltimore Ravens […]

Kyle Pitts Says He Also Had Torn PCL Fixed

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts wrote on his Instagram account that he had surgery on both the MCL and PCL in his knee after getting hurt in Week 11 of the 2022 season. It was previously reported that he had only torn his MCL. Pitts had a career-high three touchdowns in 17 games in […]

Dalvin Cook Could Have A Role In Postseason

When asked if he sees running back Dalvin Cook as an insurance policy or a serious competitor for snaps in the playoffs, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said, "We view him as potentially a very valuable weapon for our offense. Dalvin Cook is a high-pedigree player, a highly decorated player. He's still got talent, […]

Marquise Goodwin Stays Limited Wednesday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (knee) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Wednesday. A full practice on Thursday would put Goodwin on track to play on Saturday in the wild-card playoff contest against the Houston Texans after he was held out of action in the Week 18 loss to the […]

Pierre Strong Jr., Kareem Hunt Limited Wednesday

Cleveland Browns running backs Pierre Strong Jr. (back) and Kareem Hunt (groin) were both listed as limited at the team's practice on Wednesday. Both players were non-participants on Tuesday's report, but they both returned on Wednesday. Strong, who has been an infrequently used No. 3 RB for the Browns, could be questionable to suit up […]

Aaron Jones Still Managing Injuries

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (finger, knee) remains on the injury report for wild-card week with multiple injuries, but he was listed as limited for the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday. Jones has dealt with various injuries all season and missed a total of six games during the regular season. However, this is […]

Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson Limited Wednesday

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Romeo Doubs (chest) and Christian Watson (hamstring) were both limited in the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. Doubs left Sunday's Week 18 win over the Chicago Bears with a chest injury and took a trip to the hospital. He was coughing up blood, but the Packers called […]

Kadarius Toney Limited Again Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (ankle, hip) was listed as a limited participant in practice for the second straight day on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Justyn Ross (hamstring) returned to a limited practice after being a DNP on Tuesday. Toney is trending toward playing on super wild-card weekend this Saturday evening against the Miami Dolphins […]

Rashee Rice Puts In Another Full Practice

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice (hamstring) put in a second straight day with a full practice on Wednesday after the Chiefs held him out of the Week 18 regular season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers as a precaution. The 23-year-old probably could have played last week, but the Chiefs chose to […]

Xavien Howard, Other Defensive Backs Miss Practice

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (foot) and safeties Jevon Holland (knees) and DeShon Elliott (calf) all missed practice for the second straight day on Wednesday. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey (knee) was limited for a second straight day. Even against a Kansas City Chiefs offense that was down in 2023, Miami's banged-up defense isn't recommended on the […]

Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle Stay Limited Wednesday

Miami Dolphins wide receivers Tyreek Hill (ankle, quadriceps) and Jaylen Waddle (ankle) were both limited in practice for the second straight day on Wednesday. Hill is dealing with a new quadriceps injury, but he's really in no danger of sitting out against his former team, the Kansas City Chiefs, in Saturday's wild-card playoff game. Waddle […]

De'Von Achane, Raheem Mostert Limited Again Wednesday

Both Miami Dolphins running backs De'Von Achane (ribs, toe) and Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) were limited in Wednesday's practice for the second straight day as they prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday in a wild-card playoff contest. Achane has looked good in Miami's lead-back role the last two weeks with Mostert out, […]

Rasul Douglas Sits Out Of Practice

Buffalo Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas (knee) did not participate in practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday during their walkthrough. Douglas injured his knee in the team's big Week 18 divisional win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday night to take the AFC East title and earn the No. 2 seed for the […]

Stephon Gilmore Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Stephon Gilmore (shoulder) was the only player on the team's 53-man roster that didn't take part in practice on Wednesday due to injury. Even though Gilmore isn't expected to practice all week after injuring his shoulder in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Washington Commanders, head coach Mike McCarthy expects […]

Najee Harris Misses Practice Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (knee) was listed as a non-participant in practice on Wednesday. Harris has been rested early in the week since Week 14 due to a knee injury, but he hasn't missed any time and has looked the best he has all year heading into the postseason. In the last three […]

Dustin Hopkins Absent From Practice Wednesday

Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) missed a second straight day of practice on Wednesday. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Tuesday that Hopkins is unlikely to play in the wild-card game on Saturday against the Houston Texans. The 33-year-old also missed the final two games of the regular season with his hamstring injury and […]

Cedric Tillman Misses Another Practice

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion) was unable to practice with the team on Wednesday. Tillman suffered a concussion in the Week 18 game against the Cincinnati Bengals and is in danger of missing the first postseason game of his career this Saturday against the Houston Texans. Thankfully for the Browns, Amari Cooper […]

AJ Dillon Not Practicing Wednesday

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that running back AJ Dillon (neck, thumb) was the only player not to take part in practice on Wednesday. Dillon suffered a stinger in Week 17, didn't practice at all last week and was held out of the Week 18 regular season finale victory over the Chicago […]