Cubs Eyeing Shohei Ohtani

The Chicago Cubs pursued two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani back in 2017 before he signed with the Los Angeles Angels, and now that he's on the open market again, the Cubs are eyeing him once again, according to sources familiar with the situation. The Cubs just hired widely respected manager Craig Counsell and have payroll coming […]

Blue Jays Could Be A Sleeper For Shohei Ohtani

At least one rival executive views the Toronto Blue Jays as a sleeper for free-agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani this offseason. Any plans the Blue Jays had to sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette to massive extensions might be on hold now. George Springer's six-year, $150 million contract expires after 2026, and the team […]

Yovanny Cruz Signs Minor-League Deal With Padres

The San Diego Padres signed right-hander Yovanny Cruz to a minor-league deal this week. Cruz spent the last five years in the minors with the Chicago Cubs but elected to become a free agent earlier this month. The 24-year-old has never pitched beyond High-A ball and has posted a 3.46 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with […]

Helcris Olivarez Signs Minors Deal With Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox signed left-hander Helcris Olivarez (shoulder) to a minor-league deal on Thursday, according to a source. It's unclear if the deal includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Olivarez is a former highly ranked prospect in the Colorado Rockies system. The 23-year-old southpaw had 61 strikeouts in 46 2/3 innings in Rookie […]

Nick Davila Re-Signs Minors Deal With Mariners

The Seattle Mariners re-signed right-hander Nick Davila to a minor-league deal this week. Davila has not yet appeared in the major leagues and went 5-9 with a 4.51 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 30 walks and a career-high 109 strikeouts in 117 2/3 innings over 22 appearances (18 starts) for Single-A Modesto, High-A Everett and Triple-A Tacoma […]

Dallas Goedert A Spectator At Thursday's Practice

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (forearm), who is recovering from a broken forearm suffered in Week 9, did not take part in practice on Thursday. Goedert needed surgery to fix his forearm and is expected to miss anywhere from three to four weeks, so fantasy managers will need to keep him in an IR […]

Keenan Allen Back At Practice Thursday

After missing the first official practice of the week on Wednesday, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (shoulder) returned to the practice field on Thursday. It's a good sign that Allen will have a chance to play in Week 11 in Green Bay against the Packers after injuring his shoulder in the Week 10 […]

D'Onta Foreman Limited Again Thursday

Chicago Bears running back D'Onta Foreman (ankle) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Foreman picked up an ankle injury in last Thursday night's win over the Carolina Panthers and has been managing it at practice this week. The 27-year-old has averaged over four yards per carry and has scored four […]

Khalil Herbert Practicing In Full

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (ankle, shin) upgraded to a full practice participant on Thursday after he was listed as limited on Wednesday. Herbert remains on Injured Reserve and has missed the last five games due to a high-ankle sprain. However, he put in some full practices last week before being inactive in last […]

Robert Woods Returns To Practice Thursday

Houston Texans wide receiver Robert Woods (foot) is returning to the practice field on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session. Woods was likely given a veteran's day of rest on Wednesday in the first practice of the week as the team prepares to face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 11 this Sunday. The 31-year-old wideout […]

Noah Brown Missing Another Practice

Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown (knee) missed a second straight day of practice this week on Thursday. Unless Brown is able to return to practice on Friday, he'll likely be ruled out for the Week 11 game versus the Arizona Cardinals. The 27-year-old has become a viable flex play in deeper leagues after going […]

Dameon Pierce Trending Towards Missing Another Game

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (ankle) remains sidelined at practice again on Thursday. Pierce has yet to practice this week and is trending towards missing his third straight game. Fantasy managers should be getting ready to fire Devin Singletary up again as an RB2/3 after he exploded for a season-high 30 carries for 150 […]

Justin Jefferson Preparing To Practice Again Thursday

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) was seen doing some warmup drills before the team's practice on Thursday. Jefferson remains on Injured Reserve but is ramping up this week and could be officially activated later this week in order to return on Sunday night against the Denver Broncos after missing the last five games. […]

Jordan Love Hasn't Lost Confidence In Christian Watson

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love said he still has plenty of faith in struggling second-year wide receiver Christian Watson. "My message to Christian is just keep your confidence, don't let any of that stuff ever [make] your confidence waver or anything like that," Love said. "I got complete trust in Christian. I know he […]

Justin Herbert Practices Without Splint On Finger

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (finger) took another step in his recovery from a fractured middle finger on his non-throwing hand on Wednesday, practicing without a splint for the first time since the injury in Week 4. However, he said he wasn't sure if he would play without the splint against the Green Bay […]

Brandon Staley Not Giving Up Defensive Play-Calling Duties

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said he will continue to call defensive plays and hasn't considered any significant changes after the Chargers defense allowed 533 yards and five touchdowns in the Week 10 loss to the Detroit Lions. "We believe in how we play, and we believe in the guys that we're playing […]

Denzel Perryman's Suspension Reduced To Two Games

Houston Texans linebacker Denzel Perryman's three-game suspension for repeated violations of player-safety rules was reduced upon appeal to two games by the NFL on Wednesday. Perryman will now miss this weekend's game against the Arizona Cardinals and Week 12 against the Jacksonville Jaguars and will be eligible to return to the active roster on Nov. […]

Cowboys Want To Get Rico Dowdle More Touches

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said he would like to get running back Rico Dowdle more touches, but he also doesn't have a problem with the current ball distribution in the backfield between Dowdle and Tony Pollard. It's worth noting, but the Cowboys may not actually make a concerted effort to make it happen […]

Chargers Add Stephen Anderson To Practice Squad

The Los Angeles Chargers signed free-agent tight end Stephen Anderson to their practice squad and released defensive back Mark Webb Jr. from the practice squad in a corresponding move. The move comes as the Chargers look to add depth at the position heading into a Week 11 contest against the Green Bay Packers with both […]

Mike Evans Takes Part In Practice Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (quadriceps) was seen participating in Thursday's practice after he was listed as limited on Wednesday. Evans is dealing with what's believed to be a minor quadriceps injury this week. It doesn't appear to be an injury that will keep the 30-year-old limited or out in Week 11 against […]

Kendrick Bourne Has Surgery, Could Be Ready For Training Camp Next Year

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (knee) had successful surgery to fix his torn right ACL on Wednesday, and it was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles. Bourne is rehabbing in the same facility as New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers. It's believed that he could recover in time for the start […]

Frank Reich Taking Back Play-Calling Duties In Carolina

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich said he is taking back the offensive play-calling duties from offensive coordinator Thomas Brown for the remainder of the 2023 season. The Panthers have just two touchdowns in 30 offensive drives since Brown took over the play-calling duties for the last three games. "I've haven't been given any ultimatum," […]

Curtis Samuel Still Managing Toe Injury

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (toe) was once again limited in Wednesday's practice with a toe injury that has been bothering him for several weeks. Samuel's toe injury caused him to miss Week 9. The 27-year-old was questionable heading into the Week 10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, but he suited up and played […]

Antonio Gibson Misses Wednesday's Practice

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson (toe) was not seen on the practice field on Wednesday. Gibson's status is now one to watching into this weekend's divisional battle against the New York Giants. He had only four carries for 13 yards in the Week 10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks but salvaged his fantasy day […]

A's Acquire Abraham Toro From Brewers

The Oakland Athletics acquired third baseman Abraham Toro from the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday in exchange for pitcher Chad Patrick. Toro, a 26-year-old Canadian switch-hitter, made just nine appearances in Milwaukee last season, going 8-for-18 (.444) with two home runs and nine RBI for the Brew Crew. He also hit a strong .291/.374/.471 in 414 […]

Cal Mitchell Signs Minors Deal With Padres

The San Diego Padres signed free-agent outfielder Cal Mitchell to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training next year, according to sources. The former second-round pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates went to high school in San Diego and was also committed to the University of San Diego before he […]

Gerrit Cole Unanimously Wins First Cy Young Award

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole unanimously won the 2023 American League Cy Young to win the award for the first time in his career after finishing as a runner-up twice. The former first overall pick became the 25th pitcher to win the Cy Young unanimously and the 11th in the AL. He finished ahead […]

Blake Snell Wins Second Cy Young Award

San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell won the 2023 National League Cy Young award, becoming the seventh pitcher in MLB history to win a Cy Young in both leagues, joining Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, Gaylord Perry, Roy Halladay and Max Scherzer. It came at a great time, too, as Snell will be highly […]

Dalton Schultz Puts In Limited Practice

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (hamstring) is on the Week 11 injury report after being listed as limited in Wednesday's practice. Schultz didn't appear to be limited during the Week 10 upset win over the Cincinnati Bengals. His injury doesn't appear to be serious, but it's something to keep an eye on as he […]

Noah Brown, Robert Woods Don't Practice Wednesday

Houston Texans wide receivers Noah Brown (knee) and Robert Woods (foot) both missed the team's practice session on Wednesday. The Texans receiving picture is clouded heading into the Week 11 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Nico Collins (calf) didn't play last week but was limited on Wednesday. Brown has been a fantastic waiver-wire pickup in […]