Nelson Cruz Announces Retirement

Long-time designated hitter Nelson Cruz announced his retirement from professional baseball on The Adam Jones Podcast on Thursday. The 43-year-old Dominican slugger had a phenomenal 19-year big-league career that saw him make seven All-Star teams and win four Silver Slugger awards. Cruz finishes his illustrious career with 464 home runs, 1,325 RBI and 84 stolen […]

Corey Seager Wins Second World Series MVP Award

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager helped the Rangers win their first-ever World Series title on Wednesday night by beating the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he also was named World Series MVP for the second time in his career, becoming just the fourth player in MLB history to do so. Seager and Reggie Jackson are the only […]

Giants Outright Mark Mathias To Triple-A

The San Francisco Giants outrighted infielder Mark Mathias (shoulder) to Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday. Mathias spent the 2023 season with the Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates, slashing .226/.333/.258 with no home runs, two doubles, six RBI, three stolen bases and six runs scored in 27 games. He played in only five games in San Francisco before […]

Wander Franco Reinstated To 40-Man Roster

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was reinstated to the team's 40-man roster in a procedural move on Thursday, but his status to return to the field remains unchanged and uncertain heading into the offseason. The 22-year-old remains under investigation by Major League Baseball following allegations of inappropriate relationships with minors, with the potential for […]

Joe Jimenez Re-Signs With Braves For Three Years

The Atlanta Braves announced on Thursday that they re-signed right-handed reliever Joe Jimenez to a three-year deal worth $26 million. Jimenez will make $8 million next year and $9 million in each of the final two years of the deal in 2025 and 2026. The 28-year-old bullpen piece went 0-3 with a 3.04 ERA (19 […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Misses Practice Thursday Due To Illness

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) missed practice on Thursday due to an illness. Edwards-Helaire still has several days to feel better before Sunday's game kicks off in Frankfurt, Germany, against the Miami Dolphins. Even if the 24-year-old is active, though, he remains well off the fantasy radar with both Isiah Pacheco and […]

Jerick McKinnon Will Practice Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) will return to practice in some capacity on Thursday after being held out of Wednesday's session. McKinnon's return to practice puts him on track to play in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins in Frankfurt, Germany, this Sunday. The 31-year-old has been almost useless to fantasy managers […]

Darren Waller Will Miss Week 9

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) will miss the Week 9 game against his former team, the Las Vegas Raiders, this Sunday due to a hamstring injury he suffered in the Week 8 overtime loss to the New York Jets. Not only will Waller miss this weekend's game, but he could miss more […]

Medical Staff Believes Josh Allen Will Play In Week 9

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said he's "confident in what the medical team shared with me" that quarterback Josh Allen (shoulder) will be ready to go on Sunday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. McDermott also said that Allen is expected to practice on Thursday after being held out on Wednesday. The 27-year-old will likely […]

Bears "Confident" They Can Sign Montez Sweat To Long-Term Deal

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles said he's "really confident" that the team can sign recently acquired edge rusher Montez Sweat to a long-term contract extension. The 27-year-old Sweat is currently playing on the final year of his rookie deal in 2023. Sweat is one of six players to record at least five sacks in […]

Raiders Sign Jaylon Smith Off Saints Practice Squad

The Las Vegas Raiders signed linebacker Jaylon Smith off the New Orleans Saints' practice squad on Thursday. The Raiders added Smith to give them more depth at the linebacker position with Divine Deablo (ankle), Luke Masterson (concussion) and Robert Spillane (hand) all sitting out of practice on Wednesday. The 28-year-old Smith hadn't played in a […]

Duane Brown Returns To Practice

New York Jets offensive tackle Duane Brown (hip, shoulder) has returned to practice this week, opening up his 21-day practice window to be activated from Injured Reserve. When Brown does come off IR, the Jets may put him back at left tackle and move Mekhi Becton back to right tackle. "Where we are right now, […]

Baker Mayfield Practicing In Full Again

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee) is practicing in full for the second straight day on Thursday and should be fine to play in Week 9 against the Houston Texans as long as he doesn't suffer a setback in Friday's practice. He's dealing with a knee injury that he's been playing through for several […]

Deshaun Watson "Not Sure" If He'll Play In Week 9

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) said he's "not sure" if he'll be able to play in Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals. Watson also said throwing this week in practice is part of the process and isn't necessarily a sign that he's going to play on Sunday. Reporters were impressed with Watson's throwing session […]

Raiders Fire Offensive Coordinator Mick Lombardi

In addition to firing head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler, the Las Vegas Raiders fired offensive coordinator Mick Lombardi on Wednesday. Interim head coach Antonio Pierce announced quickly that the team is benching quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in favor of rookie Aidan O'Connell moving forward, starting in Week 9 against the New York […]

Taysom Hill Limited In First Practice Of The Week

New Orleans Saints quarterback/tight end Taysom Hill (hip) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Hill was dealing with a chest injury last week but played in the Week 8 win over the Indianapolis Colts and impressed with nine carries for 63 yards and two touchdowns while also catching a pass for 14 […]

DeVante Parker Not Practicing

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker (concussion) didn't take part in practice on Wednesday. Parker suffered a concussion in the Week 8 loss to the Miami Dolphins on a helmet-to-helmet collision and as of right now is looking unlikely to play in Week 9 against the Washington Commanders. The Pats also lost their leading […]

K.J. Osborn, Brandon Powell Limited Wednesday

Minnesota Vikings wide receivers K.J. Osborn (chest) and Brandon Powell (shoulder) were both listed as limited in the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday. Both Osborn and Powell should be able to play in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons, but their status is worth watching the rest of the week. Osborn and Powell have both […]

Daniel Carlson Limited By Groin Ailment

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (groin) was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice due to a right-groin injury. Carlson was in danger of missing the Monday night game against the Detroit Lions in Week 8, but he ultimately suited up. The 28-year-old booter wasn't afforded a field-goal try and made both of his extra […]

Kadarius Toney, Skyy Moore, Justin Watson Practicing In Full

Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Kadarius Toney (ankle), Skyy Moore (heel) and Justin Watson (elbow) were all full participants in practice on Wednesday. The Chiefs could be getting Richie James (knee) from Injured Reserve for the first time since Week 2 as well. For all of his talent, Toney continues to be a non-factor for […]

Patrick Mahomes Listed With Hand Injury

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (hand) is no longer experiencing flu-like symptoms, but he's still on the Week 9 injury report due to a left-hand injury, However, he was able to practice in full on Wednesday. Mahomes was under the weather in Week 8 and had one of the worst games of his career […]

Kylen Granson Looks To Be Past Concussion

Indianapolis Colts tight end Kylen Granson (concussion) was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday. Granson has missed the Colts' last two games while being in the league's concussion protocol. The 25-year-old hasn't officially been cleared, but the fact he was listed as a full participant in the first official practice of the week […]

Luke Musgrave Limited By Ankle Injury

Green Bay Packers rookie tight end Luke Musgrave (ankle) put in a limited practice on Wednesday. Musgrave initially injured his left ankle in Week 7 but he managed to play in the Week 8 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and saw 74 percent of the offensive snaps. The 23-year-old first-year player caught just two of […]

Keaton Mitchell Practicing In Full

Baltimore Ravens rookie running back Keaton Mitchell (hamstring) practiced in full on Wednesday. Mitchell wasn't active until Week 6 due to injury and made his NFL debut in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions, but he injured his hamstring in that game and was inactive in the Week 8 win over the Arizona Cardinals. The […]

Astros Haven't Started Interviewing Managerial Candidates

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said on Wednesday that the team has not started interviewing managerial candidates yet. The Astros will need to replace Dusty Baker this offseason after he retired following four fruitful seasons as the skipper. In house, the Astros are expected to interview bench coach Joe Espada, who has been close […]

Emari Demercado Misses Practice With Toe Injury

Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Emari Demercado (toe) did not take part in Wednesday's practice. Demercado has been Arizona's primary RB in the three games that James Conner (knee) has missed while on Injured Reserve. The 24-year-old will likely have just one more shot for an elevated workload out of Arizona's backfield in Week 9 […]

James Conner Nearing A Return?

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said on Wednesday that he thinks running back James Conner (knee) is getting faster and that "he's getting ready to go and he's excited to get back when he can get back and play." Conner remains on Injured Reserve, but he's eligible to return for the Week 10 game […]

Dameon Pierce Misses Practice With Ankle Injury

Houston Texans Pro Bowl alternate running back Dameon Pierce (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday due to an ankle injury, according to a league source. His status for Sunday's Week 9 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is still being determined. The Texans will see where Pierce is at as the week progresses. Fantasy managers […]

Joe Mixon Dealing With Chest Injury

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (chest) has popped up on the injury report in Week 9 for the first time all year with a chest injury that caused him to be limited on Wednesday. The injury didn't really limit Mixon in the Week 8 win over the San Francisco 49ers, as he carried the […]

Durham Smythe Picks Up A DNP Wednesday

Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. Smythe left the Week 8 win over the New England Patriots wearing a walking boot, so it shouldn't be a big surprise that he's not practicing a few days later. The 28-year-old could be considered a long shot to be ready to play […]