Tee Higgins Not Practicing Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (ribs) was with the team on Thursday but missed practice for the second straight day. Higgins fractured a rib during the Week 4 loss to the Tennessee Titans, but the team wouldn't rule him out for Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals to begin the week. The 24-year-old will […]

Dameon Pierce Practicing Again Thursday

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (knee) was practicing for the second straight day on Thursday and seems fine, according to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson. Pierce was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday and will likely be listed the same on Thursday. The second-year back had 25 carries for 108 yards in the Week […]

Jonathan Taylor Physically Ready To Play

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) said he is physically ready to play after missing the first four games of the season while on the Physically Unable to Perform list. "It feels really good to be healthy. The main goal was to be healthy and play football," Taylor said in his first public comments […]

Saquon Barkley To Be Limited Again Thursday

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) will be limited in practice again on Thursday. Barkley was limited in team drills on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 2. The 26-year-old continues to make progress, but he could still miss a third […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Missing Another Practice

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (abdomen) is missing his second straight day of practice on Thursday due to an abdominal injury. St. Brown continues to be limited to work on the side with trainers, so his status for the Week 5 game against the Carolina Panthers this weekend remains up in the air. […]

Justin Verlander To Pitch In Game 1 Of ALDS

Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander will get the ball for Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday at home against the Minnesota Twins. Left-hander Framber Valdez has been tabbed for Game 2 on Sunday. Verlander began the year with the New York Mets before being traded back to the Astros at the […]

Corey Seager Has Been Clutch In Postseason

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager has plenty of playoff experience and always seems to come up clutch at the plate. He went 4-for-8 with three doubles and two RBI in the two-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays in the wild-card series. In 2020 with the Los Angeles Dodgers when they won the World Series, […]

Braves Offense Gets Going Early

The Atlanta Braves offense was really good in the 2023 regular season. Part of the reason why they were so good this year is because they scored 146 first-inning runs, which is the second-most in MLB history since 1961, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Atlanta scored a first-inning run 65 times this year, accounting […]

Yariel Rodriguez Looking For MLB Deal

Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez received his release on Thursday from the Chunichi Dragons in the Nippon Professional Baseball league, according to sources. The 26-year-old is represented by Edgar Mercedes, who has previously signed impact players in the market such as Juan Miranda, Yoenis Cespedes, Yunesky Maya and Luis Robert Jr. Rodriguez was the ace for […]

Jorge Lopez Chooses Free Agency

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Jorge Lopez cleared waivers on Thursday and has elected to become a free agent. Lopez was designated for assignment last Saturday by the Orioles after posting a 5.25 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 12 relief innings for them down the stretch. Overall in 2023, he went 6-2 with a 5.95 ERA […]

Pete Alonso Hires Scott Boras

New York Mets All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso has hired agent Scott Boras and the BorasCorp to represent him as he heads into his final season in 2024 before free agency. Boras has a reputation for taking most of his clients into free agency, but the Mets do have a good relationship with Boras and […]

Darnell Mooney Has Opportunity In Week 5

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney caught all four of his targets for 51 yards in the Week 4 loss to the Denver Broncos with Chase Claypool being a healthy scratch. He played 75 percent of the offensive snaps and was the clearcut No. 2 wideout behind DJ Moore, but the overall production was still […]

DJ Moore Looking To Keep Touchdown Streak Alive

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore had a 100-yard game in Week 2 but failed to find the end zone in each of his first two games with the team. However, in the last two games, he's caught 11 of his 15 targets for 172 yards and two touchdowns. Moore had his best game of […]

Quez Watkins Ready To Return In Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins (hamstring) put in a full practice on Wednesday. Watkins hasn't played in the last two games for the Eagles, but it looks like he'll be ready to roll this Sunday in Los Angeles when the team takes on the Rams. With Watkins sidelined the last two weeks, Olamide Zaccheaus […]

Keaontay Ingram Misses Practice

Arizona Cardinals running back Keaontay Ingram (neck) was unable to practice on Wednesday. Ingram was unable to play in the Week 4 loss to the San Francisco 49ers last Sunday after showing up on the injury report last Thursday, and he's off to a bad start so far this week heading into the Week 5 […]

Foster Moreau Practicing In Full

New Orleans Saints tight end Foster Moreau (ankle) was able to put in a full practice on Wednesday after he missed the last two games with an ankle injury. Barring a setback later this week, it looks like he will return to action in Week 5 against the New England Patriots on the road. And […]

Tyler Higbee Ready To Go For Week 5

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (Achilles, thumb) was not listed on the first injury report for Week 5 on Wednesday after he entered the Week 4 game against the Indianapolis Colts as questionable to play. Higbee ended up playing on Sunday and was on the field for 94 percent of the offensive snaps, […]

Javonte Williams Listed With Quadriceps Injury

On the Denver Broncos injury report on Wednesday, running back Javonte Williams (quadriceps) was listed as not practicing due to a quadriceps injury. It was previously reported that Williams left the Week 4 win over the Chicago Bears with a hip-flexor injury. It appears the injury was misdiagnosed originally, but either way, Williams' status for […]

Deebo Samuel Managing Knee Injury

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (knee, ribs) was limited in practice on Wednesday and is likely going to be managing his knee injury in Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport expects Samuel to ramp up his participation in practice the rest of the week, but […]

Clayton Kershaw To Start Game 1 Of NLDS

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw has been named the Game 1 starter for the Dodgers in the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Kershaw missed time in the regular season due to injury, but when he was healthy, he was great, going 13-5 with a 2.46 ERA […]

Cole Tucker On The Free-Agent Market

Colorado Rockies outfielder Cole Tucker elected to become a free agent on Wednesday. Tucker ended up playing in just five games for the Rockies this year, going 4-for-8 with two RBI and two runs scored. The 27-year-old former first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2014 hit a strong .280/.391/.407 with five home runs, 17 […]

Eric Haase Becomes A Free Agent

Cleveland Guardians catcher Eric Haase elected to become a free agent on Wednesday. Haase began the 2023 season with the Detroit Tigers before joining the Cleveland Guardians. In 89 total games with both teams, he hit just .201 (55-for-274) with four home runs, eight doubles, a triple, four stolen bases and 22 runs scored in […]

Keston Hiura Elects Free Agency

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Keston Hiura elected to become a free agent on Wednesday. Hiura never appeared in the big leagues for the Brewers in 2023 despite hitting .311/.397/.563 with a .960 OPS, 23 home runs, 13 doubles, 79 RBI and 56 runs scored in 88 games in the Arizona Complex League and for Triple-A […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Carlos Correa's Hand

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (hand) said that X-rays taken on his hand came back negative after he was hit by a pitch on his hand in the 2-0 win over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday in Game 2 of the wild-card series. "No fracture. We're good to go," Correa said. The Twins […]

Daniel Hudson To Pitch In Intrasquad Game Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Daniel Hudson (knee), who is dealing with a right-knee ligament sprain, is scheduled to pitch in the team's intrasquad game on Thursday. Hudson won't be ready to go for the start of the National League Division Series on Saturday, but he hasn't given up on pitching again this year if […]

Chris Taylor Expected To Be Ready For NLDS

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) took part in the team's intrasquad game on Wednesday, and The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya writes that nobody on the team seem concerned with Taylor's status after the regular season finale on Sunday when he was hit by a pitch on his left knee. Taylor is dealing with a […]

Gabriel Moreno Leaves Game After Taking Backswing To The Head

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (head) was forced to leave Game 2 of the wild-card series on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers after taking a backswing from infielder Brice Turang to the head while catching in the bottom of the second inning. Moreno was replaced behind the plate in the bottom of the third inning […]

Andrew Thomas Unlikely To Play In Week 5

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said it's "leaning towards no" for left tackle Andrew Thomas (hamstring) to play in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Thomas did not take part in the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. It's more bad news for a struggling Giants offensive line. Center […]

Jamal Adams Could Face Disciplinary Action

The NFL is considering disciplinary action against Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (concussion) for his actions toward the independent concussion doctor appointed by the league and NFL Players Association following his concussion evaluation on the sideline during Monday night's win over the New York Giants. Head coach Pete Carroll said earlier this week that Adams […]

Von Miller Returns To Practice Wednesday

Buffalo Bills pass-rusher Von Miller (knee) returned to practice for the first time this year on Wednesday after missing the first four weeks while on Injured Reserve. The Bills have now opened the 21-day window to activate Miller from IR after he tore his ACL on Thanksgiving last year. The 34-year-old All-Pro thinks he will […]