Jaleel McLaughlin Sees Only Six Touches In Win Over Chiefs

Denver Broncos rookie running back Jaleel McLaughlin took a back seat once again to teammate Javonte Williams in the 24-9 upset win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in Week 8. Williams dominated backfield touches with 30 (27 carries, three catches), while McLaughlin only saw six touches -- four carries for 33 yards and […]

Russell Wilson Saves Day With Three More Touchdowns

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson attempted a season-low 19 passes in the surprising 24-9 win over the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The Broncos offense didn't have to air the ball out in this one with their defense holding the Chiefs to just three field goals on the day. Wilson completed 12 of his […]

Orioles Claim Tucker Davidson Off Waivers From Royals

The Baltimore Orioles claimed left-hander Tucker Davidson off waivers from the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Davidson appeared in 38 games (one start) for the Royals and Los Angeles Angels in 2023, posting a combined 5.96 ERA (4.27 FIP), 1.62 WHIP, two saves, 19 walks and a career-high 46 strikeouts in 51 1/3 innings pitched. […]

Ryan Thompson Picks Up First Playoff Win In Game 7

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Ryan Thompson picked up his first career playoff win in the 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday night. Thompson entered in the fifth inning to face left-handed slugger Kyle Schwarber and eventually went 1 1/3 perfect innings to pick up […]

Paul Sewald's Sixth Save Sends Arizona To Fall Classic

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald picked up his sixth save of the postseason on Tuesday night in the 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series to send his team to the World Series against the Texas Rangers. Sewald pitched a clean bottom of the ninth inning with […]

Brandon Pfaadt Strikes Out Seven In No-Decision

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt had a pretty solid Game 7 start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night in the National League Championship Series, all things considered. In four innings of work, Pfaadt gave up two earned runs on four hits (one homer) while walking two and striking out seven for a no-decision. […]

Corbin Carroll Carries Diamondbacks To The World Series

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll, the likely National League Rookie of the Year in 2023, almost single-handedly led the team to the World Series in a 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 7 of the NL Championship Series on Tuesday night. Carroll went 3-for-4 with two RBI, two runs scored, two stolen bases […]

Ranger Suarez Hit With Loss In Game 7

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez wasn't bad by any means, but he didn't pitch well enough to help his team win Game 7 of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Suarez allowed three earned runs on six hits while walking none and striking out six in 4 2/3 innings. […]

Sean Casey Won't Return As Yankees Hitting Coach

New York Yankees hitting coach Sean Casey has announced that he will not be returning to the position in 2024 after he was hired in July of the 2023 season. "I'm not gonna be able to come back next year (as Yankee hitting coach) because I have my two daughters at home," Casey said. "I […]

Mets Receive Permission To Interview Craig Counsell

The New York Mets have received permission to interview Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell for their managerial position, according to league sources. The Brewers had initially indicated they wouldn't give permission to the Mets, and Counsell's contract would have to expire. However, the Brewers have changed course. Counsell is expected to explore other opportunities, including […]

Bijan Robinson To Practice Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Bijan Robinson (illness) will practice on Wednesday. Robinson saw just one touch in the Week 7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to an illness, but he hasn't missed a practice this year and is fully expected to play in Week 8 against the Tennessee Titans. The 21-year-old really […]

Jelani Woods "Getting Closer"

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that tight end Jelani Woods (hamstring) is "getting closer" to making his return from Injured Reserve. The 25-year-old second-year tight end has been on Injured Reserve all year, but he could be close to returning to practice and having his three-week window opened to return from IR. Woods […]

Deshaun Watson Might Sit Out In Week 8

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) didn't address the media like he normally does on Wednesday, and he might sit out in Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks despite a new MRI exam showing no new damage to his right shoulder after he aggravated it in the Week 7 win over the Indianapolis Colts. There's […]

Chris Godwin Is Fine

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that wide receiver Chris Godwin (neck) is fine. Godwin popped up on the Week 8 injury report and was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report. However, he was a limited participant on Tuesday and was likely being rested on a short week with a […]

Chase Winovich Announces His Retirement

Free-agent linebacker Chase Winovich announced his retirement from professional football on Tuesday after five years in the NFL. Winovich starred as a defensive end and linebacker at Michigan and made two All-Big Ten teams in 2017 and 2018 before being taken in the third round of the 2019 draft by the New England Patriots. He […]

Cowboys Won't Initiate Trade Talks As Deadline Nears

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he's willing to make a move to improve the team before the Oct. 31 trade deadline, but he doesn't plan on initiating trade talks with other teams. "It will have to come our way. I don't want to preclude it in any way, but it always does. The initiation […]

Marvin Jones Jr. Released By Lions

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. announced on Tuesday that he was stepping away from the team due to personal family matters. Jones was then released by the team. "To be brief, I am stepping away from the team to take care of personal family matters," Jones wrote in part in an Instagram post. […]

Ketel Marte Named NLCS MVP

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte didn't have a great Game 7 at all in the 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, but he was still named the National League Championship Series MVP. Marte finished Tuesday's winner-take-all contest 1-for-5 with a double and four strikeouts to extend his playoff hitting streak to 16 games. It's […]

David Peralta Undergoes Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder David Peralta (elbow) recently underwent surgery on his left elbow, per a story post on his Instagram account. It was a surprise operation, as Dodgers brass told reporters at their end-of-season press conference last week that there were no surgeries on the scheduled for Dodgers players. The 36-year-old veteran played in […]

Anthony Richardson Undergoes Successful Surgery

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay announced on his Twitter account that rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) had successful surgery on his right shoulder in Los Angeles to fix a Grade 3 AC joint sprain. Doctors didn't find anything new or surprising during the surgery and just repaired what was expected. There is currently no timetable […]

Deshaun Watson Has No Additional Damage To His Shoulder

Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) had a new MRI exam on Monday that showed no additional damage to his throwing shoulder. However, he's still working to regain his strength and velocity. The Browns continue to say he's day-to-day, and his status for the Week 8 game against the Seattle Seahawks […]

Giants Set To Hire Bob Melvin As Next Manager

The San Francisco Giants are set to announce the hiring of former San Diego Padres skipper Bob Melvin as their next manager, according to sources briefed on the matter. The Giants moved quickly on the three-time Manager of the Year once the Padres granted them permission to speak with Melvin, who had one year remaining […]

Von Miller Limited So Far In Practice This Week

Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Von Miller (knee) was listed as limited in Tuesday's practice for the second straight day as the team continues to manage his workload coming off a torn ACL last Thanksgiving. Miller didn't make his season debut until Week 5 and hasn't played more than 35 percent of the defensive snaps in […]

Marvin Jones Jr. Stepping Away From Lions

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. announced on social media that he is stepping away from the team to take care of personal family matters. Jones didn't travel with the team to Baltimore to face the Ravens in Week 7 and will now be away from the team for the foreseeable future. The 33-year-old […]

Baker Mayfield Back At Practice Tuesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee) was back at practice on Tuesday in a limited capacity after being listed as a non-participant in Monday's session. Mayfield clarified that he aggravated a knee injury in the Week 7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, but it's a minor injury and he's expected to play through it […]

Chris Godwin Listed As Limited Tuesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (neck) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday after he picked up a DNP on Monday. Godwin's injury doesn't appear to be very serious, and the Buccaneers are most likely giving him a little bit of extra rest on the short week. The team will release their […]

Rams Release Brett Maher, Plan To Sign Lucas Havrisik

The Los Angeles Rams released veteran kicker Brett Maher on Tuesday and are planning to sign former Indianapolis Colts kicker Lucas Havrisik off the Cleveland Browns practice squad in a corresponding move, according to sources. Maher gets the axe after missing two field-goal attempts and an extra point in the Week 7 loss to the […]

Aaron Rodgers Hits A Wall In Achilles Rehab

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) said on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday that it was a "tough week of rehab." Rodgers added there's "some frustration" because he hasn't progressed as fast as he did earlier in his recovery, but he also acknowledged it's natural and part of the process. He still isn't […]

Brandon Pfaadt To Start Game 7 For Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt is set to start Game 7 of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Pfaadt will become just the fifth rookie to start a winner-take-all Game 7 in the LCS. And dating back to the beginning of the modern World Series in 1903, only 13 […]

Bruce Bochy Takes Third Different Team To World Series

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy came out of retirement to manage the Rangers in 2023 and led the team to the World Series in his first season in Texas. The three-time World Series-winning manager has now taken three different teams -- the Rangers, San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres -- to the Fall Classic […]