Pirates Release Wil Crowe

The Pittsburgh Pirates released/non-tendered relief pitcher Wil Crowe (shoulder) on Tuesday, cutting ties with a former starter and quality reliever in 2022 who struggled in 2023. The 29-year-old right-hander made just five relief appearances this past season before landing on the 60-day injured list with a shoulder injury. He also made 14 appearances at Triple-A […]

Tim Anderson Open To Playing Shortstop Or Second Base

Free-agent infielder Tim Anderson is open to playing either shortstop or second base in 2024, according to sources. The flexibility up the middle could open a few more potential landing spots for a player whose stock is down significantly after a rough 2023 campaign in which he hit an uncharacteristic .245 (121-for-493) with only one […]

Dodgers Interested In Yoshinobu Yamamoto

The Los Angeles Dodgers are among the teams interested in Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is one of the top available pitchers this offseason, according to sources. Yamamoto's posting window has yet to officially open, but once it does, there will be plenty of teams interested in him in a market that has few big-name […]

Saquon Barkley Still Dealing With Ankle Injury

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Barkley's status for the Week 11 divisional matchup this Sunday against the Washington Commanders is worth watching after he tweaked his high right-ankle sprain in the Week 10 blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys. He missed three games […]

Emari Demercado Back On The Practice Field

Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Emari Demercado (toe) was back at practice working in the portion open to the media on Wednesday. Demercado has missed the last two games but is on the right track to suit up in Week 11 against the Houston Texans. The 24-year-old had become a waiver-wire pickup for those hurting […]

Treylon Burks Still In Concussion Protocol

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said that wide receiver Treylon Burks (concussion) is still in the league's concussion protocol and isn't at the level to where he will practice on Wednesday. Burks suffered a concussion in the Week 9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and didn't practice at all last week before being ruled […]

Dameon Pierce Not Practicing Wednesday

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (ankle) is still absent from practice on Wednesday. Pierce is off to a bad start this week after already missing the last two games with an ankle injury. The 23-year-old is going to need to return to practice later this week to have a shot at suiting up in […]

Charlie Jones Questionable, Andrei Iosivas Ruled Out For Week 11

Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver Charlie Jones (thumb) practiced in full all week but is questionable to come off Injured Reserve and play on Thursday night against the Baltimore Ravens. Meanwhile, fellow rookie wideout Andrei Iosivas (knee) missed practice all week and has been ruled out. Jones, a fourth-rounder this year, could have an expanded […]

Sam Hubbard Won't Play In Week 11

The Cincinnati Bengals officially ruled out defensive end Sam Hubbard (ankle) for the Thursday Night Football showdown in Week 11 against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. Hubbard will now miss his second straight game with an ankle injury, with Cameron Sample likely taking over him on Cincy's defensive line. The 28-year-old Hubbard is a notable loss […]

Tee Higgins Ruled Out For Thursday Night Against Ravens

The Cincinnati Bengals have officially ruled out wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) for the Thursday night game against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens in Week 11. Higgins injured his hamstring in practice last week and missed the Week 10 upset loss to the Houston Texans. He was never really expected to be available on a short […]

Jets Won't Stand In Aaron Rodgers' Way If He Wants To Return This Year

The New York Jets will not stand in quarterback Aaron Rodgers' (Achilles) way if he receives medical clearance to play again this year after tearing his Achilles in the season opener. "Aaron's a big boy, a grown man, and no one's going to know Aaron's body like Aaron knows his body," head coach Robert Saleh […]

Jalin Hyatt Won't Practice Wednesday

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol and will not practice on Wednesday. Hyatt suffered a head injury in the second half of the Week 10 blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday and is now firmly in question to play this Sunday against the Washington […]

Tommy DeVito To Make Another Start Against Commanders

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that rookie quarterback Tommy Devito's shoulder is OK and he will make his second career start in Week 11 against the Washington Commanders. In his first career start last weekend against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys, DeVito predictably looked overmatched, going 14-for-27 for just 86 yards and an […]

Lamar Jackson Upset With Deep-Ball Struggles

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is upset with his inability to connect on the deep ball of late. In the last three games, Jackson is 1-for-8 on throws that go 20-plus yards downfield. "I'm pissed off about it, to be honest with you," Jackson said. "I watched the game, and it's like it might be […]

Jamal Agnew Won't Play In Week 11

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jamal Agnew (shoulder) will not play in Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans and could possibly miss a few more games as well, according to head coach Doug Pederson. Agnew was considered a long shot to play earlier in the week, but now it's official that the 28-year-old will be inactive […]

Darren Waller In "Early Phases" Of Rehab

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) said he's working on re-strengthening his hamstring and is "still kinda in the early phases." Waller said he's fine while jogging, but hitting top speed and hard cutting is something he'll blend in over the next couple of weeks. The 31-year-old is only required to miss two […]

Dorian Thompson-Robinson In Line To Start In Week 11

The Cleveland Browns are planning to start rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson in Week 11 against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. The Browns announced Wednesday morning that Deshaun Watson will have season-ending surgery for a fracture in his right shoulder. Thompson-Robinson may not make all of the starts under center for the Browns for the […]

Guardians Designate Cal Quantrill For Assignment

The Cleveland Guardians designated right-hander Cal Quantrill for assignment on Tuesday. He was projected to earn $6.6 million next season and had two years of team control remaining, but Cleveland has decided to move on after his 2023 season was marred by injuries and ineffectiveness. Quantrill finished the month of the regular season strong, but […]

Padres Chairman/Owner Peter Seidler Dies At 63

The San Diego Padres announced on Tuesday that chairman and owner Peter Seidler passed away at the age of 63. Seidler had elevated the Padres to national prominence with financial commitments in the hundreds of millions but didn't get to see the team win a World Series. He was a two-time cancer survivor and revealed […]

Jordan Hicks Lands On Injured Reserve

The Minnesota Vikings placed linebacker Jordan Hicks (shin) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. In other moves, the team signed running back Myles Gaskin to the practice squad and released defensive lineman Michael Dogbe from the practice squad. Hicks will now have to miss at least the next four games after needing emergency surgery to address […]

River Cracraft Comes Off Injured Reserve

The Miami Dolphins activated wide receiver River Cracraft (shoulder) off Injured Reserve on Tuesday and waived cornerback Kelvin Joseph in a corresponding move. Cracraft is officially back on the team's 53-man active roster coming off the bye week and should play in Week 11 against the Las Vegas Raiders. The 29-year-old injured his shoulder in […]

Hayden Hurst In The Concussion Protocol

Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol and is unlikely to be active in Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a league source. The good news is that the Panthers could be getting Ian Thomas (calf) back from Injured Reserve this weekend, but the 30-year-old Hurst suffered […]

Jets Release Michael Carter

The New York Jets released running back Michael Carter in a surprising move on Tuesday. The news comes after Carter played a season-low 14 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 10's Sunday night loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He didn't see a single rushing attempt and couldn't haul in his only target through […]

Zay Jones Released From Jail

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (knee) was released from jail on Tuesday on a $2,503 bond. He was arrested on Monday and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery causing bodily hard. It remains to be seen if Jones will be disciplined by the league or the Jaguars, but for now, he should be on the […]

Nick Chubb Has Successful Second Surgery Tuesday

The Cleveland Browns announced on Tuesday that running back Nick Chubb (knee) had a second successful surgery on his left knee to fix his torn ACL. Chubb's first surgery back on Sept. 29 was to fix his meniscus and MCL. The 27-year-old suffered a brutal season-ending left-knee injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept. 18 […]

Deshaun Watson Expects To Play In Week 11

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (ankle) underwent an MRI exam on his injured left ankle on Monday, but it's not expected to be a serious injury and he's expected to play in Week 11 against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Watson left right before halftime to have his ankle checked in Sunday's win over the Baltimore […]

Nationals Designate Dominic Smith For Assignment

The Washington Nationals designated first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith and right-hander Cory Abbott for assignment on Tuesday. In additional moves, they also selected the contracts of Zach Brzykcy, Cole Henry, DJ Herz and Mitchell Parker. Smith will now hit the open market as he heads into his final year of arbitration eligibility in 2024. The 28-year-old […]

Giants Prepared To Go After Shohei Ohtani

Free-agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) is the San Francisco Giants' No. 1 target this offseason. One agent who spoke with the San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea during the general manager meetings last week called the Giants a "natural fit" for Ohtani, especially because of their location on the West Coast. Ohtani isn't the only […]

Blue Jays A Potential Landing Spot For Joey Votto?

Assuming free-agent first baseman Joey Votto doesn't change his mind about wanting to play at least one more year, his hometown Toronto Blue Jays are an obvious landing spot for speculation, especially given their first base/designated hitter opening with the departure of Brandon Belt. "It's definitely something that we would have to consider if that […]

Cubs Considering Rhys Hoskins

The Chicago Cubs have an opening at first base and need a middle-of-the-order hitter and view free-agent first baseman Rhys Hoskins (knee) as a good fit for their roster, according to league sources. The Cubs see it as another opportunity to add an impact player with playoff experience without having to go long on a […]