Yusniel Diaz Lands Minor-League Deal With Giants

The San Francisco Giants signed free-agent outfielder Yusniel Diaz to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. Diaz made his major-league debut in 2022 with the Baltimore Orioles but struck out in his only plate appearance in one game. The 27-year-old Cuban was once an interesting top prospect with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he hasn't exactly […]

Angels Pick Up Alan Rangel

The Los Angeles Angels signed right-hander Alan Rangel to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. The 26-year-old hurler has yet to make his major-league debut. He spent the 2023 campaign in the Atlanta Braves organization and went 4-16 with a 4.61 ERA and 1.31 WHIP with 50 walks and 140 strikeouts in 127 innings pitched over […]

Chadwick Tromp Returns To Braves

The Atlanta Braves re-signed catcher Chadwick Tromp to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. Tromp will return to the organization for the 2024 season after he was non-tendered by the club last week. He has played in just seven games for Atlanta at the major-league level the last two seasons and has gone 5-for-20 with three […]

Justin Anderson Signs Minor-League Deal With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox signed free-agent right-hander Justin Anderson to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. Anderson made his big-league debut with the Los Angeles Angels in 2018 but hasn't appeared in the majors since 2019. The 31-year-old reliever wasn't good over three minor-league levels with the Kansas City Royals in 2023, posting a 6.87 ERA […]

Andres Chaparro Signs With Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed free-agent infielder Andres Chaparro to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. Chaparro has big power and hit 25 home runs and drove in 89 runs in 137 games in the New York Yankees organization with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in 2023. The 24-year-old slugger has the ability to play both third base and first […]

Grant Holmes Re-Signs With Braves

The Atlanta Braves re-signed right-hander Grant Holmes to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. Holmes, a former first-round pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2014, has yet to make his major-league debut. He spent all of the 2023 season at Triple-A Gwinnett, where he went 7-3 with a 3.54 ERA and 1.29 WHIP while walking […]

Naoyuki Uwasawa To Be Posted Soon

Japanese pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa is expected to be posted soon by the Nippon Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball team. Uwasawa's strikeout rates haven't been excellent in Japan, but he has interesting characteristics to some of his pitches. His fastball movement and spin rate would be in the top 5-10 percent in Major League Baseball. […]

Woo-Suk Go To Be Posted For MLB Clubs

The South Korean baseball champions LG Twins announced on Wednesday that they will post closer Woo-suk Go for Major League Baseball teams, but the money has to be right. Once a player from the Korean Baseball Organization is posted, MLB teams will have a 30-day window to make offers and negotiate a deal. Go became […]

Mecole Hardman Jr. Dealing With Sprained Thumb

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (thumb) isn't practicing on Wednesday due to a sprained thumb that he suffered in the Monday night loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. In four games since returning to the Chiefs this year, Hardman has been a non-factor on offense, catching eight passes on 10 targets for 41 […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Not Practicing To Begin Week 12 Prep

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder) is not practicing on Wednesday. Beckham had by far his best game of the season in last Thursday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals, catching four of his seven targets for a season-high 116 yards, but he also injured his shoulder late in the game and had to […]

Josh Downs Practicing On Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Josh Downs (knee) was on the practice field on Wednesday coming off the team's bye week. Downs has been battling a nagging knee injury since back in the spring. It has forced him to miss some practice time recently after aggravating it, but the 22-year-old hasn't missed any games. Downs […]

Rico Dowdle Questionable To Face The Commanders

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (ankle) is listed as questionable to play on Thanksgiving on Thursday against the Washington Commanders. Dowdle missed practice on Monday and Tuesday but was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday, giving him a chance to suit up to continue his role as Tony Pollard's primary backup in Dallas' […]

Noah Brown, Robert Woods Not Practicing

Houston Texans wide receivers Noah Brown (knee) and Robert Woods (foot) were not seen at practice on Wednesday. Brown was inactive in the Week 11 win over the Arizona Cardinals and could be in danger of missing his second straight game this Sunday in a divisional clash with the Jacksonville Jaguars if he's unable to […]

Tee Higgins Not In Uniform Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) is not in uniform on Wednesday and was working on the rehab field during practice. It's not a good start to the week for Higgins, who is firmly in danger of missing his third straight game in Week 12 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, the 24-year-old still has […]

Dameon Pierce Back At Practice

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (ankle) is back on the practice field on Wednesday. It's a good sign for Pierce, who has missed the last three games due to an ankle injury. As long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks this week, he should have a chance to return for a divisional clash this […]

Antonio Gibson Questionable To Play On Thanksgiving

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (toe) is officially listed as questionable to play on Thanksgiving on Thursday against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys. Gibson is expected to be a game-time decision after he was inactive in the Week 11 loss to the New York Giants. With Gibson sidelined last Sunday, rookie Chris Rodriguez Jr. handled […]

Jamal Adams Expected To Return Thursday Night

The Seattle Seahawks are expecting safety Jamal Adams (knee) to return for their Thursday night meeting with the division-rival San Francisco 49ers in Week 12 after dealing with a knee injury that kept him out of the Week 11 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Adams was a full participant in the team's practice on […]

Bengals Not Expected To Alter Game Plan For Jake Browning

The Cincinnati Bengals offense is going to be less productive without Joe Burrow (wrist) at quarterback for the rest of the season. However, the Bengals coaching staff believes that Jake Browning, who has been with the team since 2021, can operate all facets of the offense and that it won't have to alter their game-planning […]

Jaylen Warren, George Pickens Could Benefit From New Offense

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler thinks that both Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren and wide receiver George Pickens could both benefit from the team's firing of offensive coordinator Matt Canada this week. Warren and Pickens should both be averaging more than eight carries a game and seven targets per game, respectively. Interim play-caller Mike Sullivan knows […]

Lamar Jackson Showing Improved Leadership

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has shown noticeably improved leadership this year. "He's evolving," a team source said. "There's a different air about him, with better communication." Jackson has been emboldened by his new five-year, $260 million extension while also working with new offensive coordinator Todd Monken. He has also been more aggressive checking into […]

Darius Slayton Won't Practice Wednesday

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (neck), who is dealing with a neck injury and not an arm ailment, will not practice on Wednesday. Slayton injured his neck late in the first half of the Week 11 win over the Washington Commanders and was unable to return in the second half. Before the injury, […]

Kyren Williams Returning To Practice, Expected To Play In Week 12

The Los Angeles Rams officially designated running back Kyren Williams (ankle) to return to practice on Wednesday and he is expected to come off Injured Reserve and play in Week 12 against the Arizona Cardinals. Williams sprained his left ankle in Week 6 but has spent the required four games on IR and is apparently […]

Aaron Rodgers Hopes To Practice In Two Weeks

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) is hoping he can return to the practice field in two weeks, which is only three months removed from surgery on his left Achilles. His unofficial target for a return to game action is the team's Dec. 24 game against the Washington Commanders. Rodgers has maintained throughout his […]

Ron Rivera On The Hot Seat?

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera didn't help his shaky job status with the team's six-turnover loss to the New York Giants in Week 11. Even before that game, people in the building had openly wondered whether a change could come during the Week 14 bye. The Commanders will be heavy underdogs for their Thanksgiving […]

Justin Fields' Future Tenuous In Chicago?

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will effectively be auditioning to keep the starting job the rest of the season. If the season ended now and the Bears have the top pick in next year's draft, ESPN's Dan Graziano's best guess has the team taking USC's Caleb Williams first overall and then trying to trade Fields. […]

Mack Hollins, Taylor Heinicke To Be Limited Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mack Hollins (ankle) and backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke (hamstring) will be limited in practice on Wednesday coming off their bye week. Hollins was unable to practice at all or play in Week 10, but he's trending in the right direction to suit up in Week 12 against the New Orleans Saints […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Likely To Be Active Friday

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that running back Jeff Wilson Jr. will likely be active in Week 12 against the division-rival New York Jets this Friday after he was a healthy scratch in the Week 11 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. "Jeff is ready, fully healthy and I'm ready for the people's […]

De'Von Achane Will Practice Wednesday

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters that rookie running back De'Von Achane (knee) will practice on Wednesday and how much (if at all) he'll play this Friday against the New York Jets will be determined during that practice. Achane was listed as limited on Tuesday's estimated injury report after the team held a […]

Kareem Jackson's Four-Game Suspension Upheld

Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson's four-game suspension for violating the league's player-safety rules was upheld by hearing officer Derrick Brooks, who was appointed by the NFL and Players Association, on Tuesday. It's the second suspension for Jackson this year after he lowered his head on a hard hit of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs on […]

Pirates Sign Gilberto Celestino To Minor-League Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent outfielder Gilberto Celestino to a minor-league deal on Monday, according to sources. Celestino made his big-league debut with the Minnesota Twins in 2021 and hit just .136 (8-for-59) with two homers and three RBI in 23 games before getting more of a chance in 2022 over a 122-game span. In […]