Reds Sign P.J. Higgins To Minor-League Deal

The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent catcher/first baseman P.J. Higgins to a minor-league deal on Monday that includes an invitation to major-league camp. Higgins didn't see any action in the majors in 2023. He spent the 2021 and 2022 seasons with the Chicago Cubs and hit a combined .210/.291/.348 with six home runs, 11 doubles, a […]

Saints Work Out Jason Pierre-Paul

The New Orleans Saints worked out free-agent pass-rusher Jason Pierre-Paul on Monday. Pierre-Paul is looking to sign with a contender after playing 502 defensive snaps in 14 games for the Baltimore Ravens last year, when he recorded 26 tackles (17 solo), three sacks, five tackles for loss, three QB hits, an interception and five passes […]

Marlon Humphrey Day-To-Day With Calf Strain

Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf) suffered a lower calf strain and not an Achilles strain, according to a source, in the Week 10 loss to the division-rival Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Humphrey is considered day-to-day, but with the Ravens playing on Thursday night in Week 11 against the Cincinnati Bengals, his status […]

Chiefs Playing It Safe With Kadarius Toney

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid more or less confirmed that the team is being careful when it comes to wide receiver Kadarius Toney, who had knee surgery at the start of training camp in the summer. The Chiefs want to make sure the oft-injured wideout can make it through the season. The former […]

Terrel Bernard Active On Monday Night

Buffalo Bills linebackers Terrel Bernard (concussion) and A.J. Klein (back) are both active for the Monday night contest against the Denver Broncos. Bernard suffered a concussion on Sunday night in the Week 9 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals but was able to clear the league's concussion protocol and will play to finish out Week 10 […]

Braves, Cardinals Interested In Aaron Nola

The Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals are among the teams showing early interest in free-agent right-hander Aaron Nola, according to sources. Nola has until Tuesday to decide on whether he will accept the $20.3 million qualifying offer the Philadelphia Phillies extended to him last week. He's expected to reject the offer in hopes of […]

Corbin Carroll Wins NL Rookie Of The Year Award

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll was unanimously named the 2023 National League Rookie of the Year on Monday. Carroll displayed his elite speed and surprising power for a player that stands at just 5-foot-10, 165 pounds on his way to helping the D-backs get all the way to the World Series this fall. The 23-year-old […]

Gunnar Henderson Named AL Rookie Of The Year

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson was named the 2023 American League Rookie of the Year on Monday. He is the first winner for the Orioles since closer Gregg Olson in 1989. Henderson took home all 30 first-place votes. The 22-year-old helped guide the team to a 101-61 season as the AL East champions. Guardians right-hander […]

Keenan Allen, Gerald Everett Labeled Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (shoulder) and tight end Gerald Everett (back) are both being labeled as day-to-day after getting hurt in the Week 10 loss to the Detroit Lions, according to head coach Brandon Staley. Allen left the game for a bit in the second half but eventually returned to finish things […]

Jets Sticking With Zach Wilson As Starting Quarterback

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh told reporters on Monday that he is sticking with quarterback Zach Wilson as his starting QB heading into a Week 11 date with the Buffalo Bills. "He's actually playing pretty well," Saleh said. In addition to sticking with Wilson, the Jets aren't going to take play-calling duties away […]

Taylor Heinicke Dealing With "Low-Grade" Injury

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke's hamstring injury is considered "low-grade," according to head coach Arthur Smith. Heinicke injured his hamstring in the fourth quarter of the Week 10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons and was replaced by Desmond Ridder to close out the game. With a bye coming in Week 11, Heinicke could have sufficient […]

Keaton Mitchell To Be More Involved In Week 11?

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said the team wanted rookie running back Keaton Mitchell out on the field more in the second half of the Week 10 loss to the Cleveland Browns -- he only saw four offensive snaps and one touch. Harbaugh said Mitchell's lack of involvement in the second half had to […]

Derek Carr Remains In Concussion Protocol

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that quarterback Derek Carr's right shoulder checked out fine on Monday, but he remains in the league's concussion protocol after taking a hard hit in the Week 10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Vikings are heading into their bye in Week 11, which will […]

Michael Thomas Dealing With Significant Injury

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that wide receiver Michael Thomas (knee) suffered a "fairly significant" knee injury in the Week 10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. A week after not catching a single pass in Week 9, Thomas caught one of his two targets for a nine-yard gain against Minnesota […]

Matthew Stafford Should Be Ready In Week 11

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) should be ready to return in Week 11 against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks this Sunday, according to head coach Sean McVay, but he also said "he'll be pushing through." McVay said Carson Wentz was "a chance to upgrade the quarterback room. Someone that's played a lot of high-level […]

Ja'Marr Chase Moving In A Positive Direction

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase's back is moving in a positive direction after he played through the injury in the Week 10 upset loss at the hands of the Houston Texans. Chase played a season-low 84 percent of the offensive snaps on Sunday, but he still caught five […]

Tee Higgins Unlikely To Play On Thursday

On a short week with a Thursday night game against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens in Week 11, it's considered unlikely that Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) will be able to return from a hamstring injury he suffered in practice last week, according to a source. Higgins had to sit out the Week 10 […]

Jakob Marsee Wins Arizona Fall League MVP Award

San Diego Padres outfield prospect Jakob Marsee was named the 2023 Arizona Fall League Joe Black MVP award winner after hitting an impressive .391/.509/.707 with five home runs, 20 RBI, 16 stolen bases and 25 walks in his 118 plate appearances with the Peoria Javelinas in this year's AFL. The 22-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder slashed .274/.413/.428 […]

Tyson Miller Signs With Mariners

The Seattle Mariners signed right-hander Tyson Miller to a minor-league deal over the weekend. Miller spent the 2023 season with the Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets. He became a free agent in October when he was pushed off the Dodgers' active 40-man roster, and now he'll hope to win a roster […]

Johan Oviedo May Need Tommy John Surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo (elbow) has been dealing with right-elbow issues/pain, according to sources. Nothing is definitive yet on how the Pirates will go forward with fixing the problem, but Tommy John surgery has been discussed. Oviedo didn't have any arm issues during the 2023 regular season, in which he went 9-14 with a […]

Yankees Serious About Cody Bellinger

The New York Yankees are one of the most serious suitors for free-agent outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger so far this offseason, and MLB Network's Jon Morosi expects that will remain the case as the offseason unfolds. The Chicago Cubs, Yankees and San Francisco Giants are the three teams believed to be the most interested in […]

Jordan Addison Garners Seven Targets, Gains 69 Yards

Minnesota Vikings rookie first-round wide receiver Jordan Addison didn't find the end zone for the second straight week in the 27-19 victory over the visiting New Orleans Saints in Week 10 on Sunday, but he remained heavily involved in the offense in quarterback Joshua Dobbs' first start with the team. The 21-year-old pass-catcher was targeted […]

Ty Chandler Works As Lead Back After Alexander Mattison's Injury

Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler went from being a relative unknown in the fantasy world to a top waiver-wire pickup in the span of a week. First, backup Cam Akers suffered a season-ending left Achilles tear last week. Then, lead back Alexander Mattison (concussion) was forced to leave the Week 10 win over the […]

T.J. Hockenson Goes Off For Season-High 134 Yards, Finds End Zone

Fantasy managers were worried about Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson's rest-of-season fantasy value when quarterback Kirk Cousins went down with a season-ending Achilles injury in Week 8. But little did they know, Hockenson would post the best stat line of the season just two weeks later in quarterback Joshua Dobbs' first start with the […]

Joshua Dobbs Picks Up Victory In First Start With Vikings

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs led the team to a convincing 27-19 win over the visiting New Orleans Saints in Week 10 in his first start with the team. After being acquired in a trade from the Arizona Cardinals just two weeks ago, Dobbs went 23-for-34 for 268 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions while […]

Patriots Waiving Jack Jones

The New England Patriots are waiving cornerback Jack Jones on Monday, according to his agent. Jones, a fourth-round selection in last year's draft, played only 10 snaps on defense in the Week 10 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Germany on Sunday. Jones has missed five games this year due to a hamstring injury that […]

Falcons Will Wait To Announce Starting QB For Week 12

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said he will not make an announcement on the team's starting quarterback yet for Week 12 against the New Orleans Saints with the team heading into their bye in Week 11. Smith said both quarterbacks Taylor Heinicke (hamstring) and Desmond Ridder need improvements in certain areas, but he liked […]

Angels "Expressing Strong Interest" In Tim Anderson

According to a source, the Los Angeles Angels are reportedly "expressing strong interest" in former Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson. With Zach Neto at shortstop, the Angels could choose to move Anderson to second base after his extremely disappointing 2023 campaign. Luis Rengifo is penciled in at second base in Anaheim right now, but […]

Jaylen Waddle Feeling Good Coming Off Bye Week

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (knee) said the team's Week 10 bye came at a good time for his body to rejuvenate after he dealt with multiple injuries in the first half of the 2023 season. Waddle missed one game in the first half due to injury and was seen limping around due to […]

Panthers Designate Ian Thomas, Jaycee Horn To Return From IR

The Carolina Panthers have designated tight end Ian Thomas (calf) and cornerback Jaycee Horn (hamstring) to return from Injured Reserve this week, which means they will return to the practice field and could be officially activated to come off IR and play in Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys. Thomas last played in Week 5 […]