Rafael Devers Extension Is Boston's Top Priority

The Boston Red Sox's No. 1 priority this offseason is giving third baseman Rafael Devers a long-term contract extension, according to sources. "They have to give him whatever he wants," one baseball executive said. "Can they really let him go, too?" The Red Sox attempted to re-sign shortstop Xander Bogaerts this offseason, but he ended […]

Trevor Story Expected To Start At Shortstop In 2023

With shortstop Xander Bogaerts now in San Diego, Boston Red Sox infielder Trevor Story is the current favorite to start at the 6 to open the 2023 season. However, an outside addition can't be discounted, and the Red Sox are reportedly very serious in signing free-agent shortstop Dansby Swanson, which would in turn keep Story […]

Red Sox Designate Jeter Downs For Assignment

To make room on the Boston Red Sox's 40-man roster after the signing of outfielder Masataka Yoshida, the team designated infielder Jeter Downs for assignment on Thursday. Once a top prospect that was acquired in the blockbuster trade that sent outfielder Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Downs' stock has taken a major hit. […]

Red Sox Seriously Considering Dansby Swanson

The Boston Red Sox appear to be seriously considering star free-agent shortstop Dansby Swanson now. Bringing Swanson aboard would allow them to keep Trevor Story at second base. Swanson's free-agent market is in very good shape, with the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves among the other teams interested. Boston made a […]

Diamondbacks Agree With Scott McGough

The Arizona Diamondbacks and free-agent right-hander Scott McGough agreed on a two-year deal on Thursday that includes a mutual option for the 2025 season. In a corresponding move, Tyler Gilbert was designated for assignment. McGough pitched overseas in Nippon Professional Baseball in Japan in 2022 and posted a strong 2.35 ERA in 53 2/3 innings […]

Adam Frazier Heading To Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal with free-agent second baseman Adam Frazier on Thursday. Frazier had one of his worst years in the big leagues with the Seattle Mariners last year, slashing .238/.301/.311 with only three home runs, 42 RBI, 61 runs scored and a career-high 11 stolen bases in 602 […]

Brian Robinson Jr., Antonio Gibson Limited Again

Washington Commanders running backs Brian Robinson Jr. (quadriceps) and Antonio Gibson (foot) were both limited in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Robinson and Gibson are both a little banged up coming out of their bye week, but they should both be good to go in Week 15 against the New […]

Lamar Jackson Officially Ruled Out

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) didn't practice all week and has officially been ruled out for Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. It will be Jackson's second straight absence due to a knee sprain suffered in Week 13. It remains to be seen if the 25-year-old dual-threat signal-caller will be able to […]

Mike White Has No Doubts He'll Play In Week 15

New York Jets quarterback Mike White (ribs) said there's no doubt in his mind that he will play in Week 15 against the Detroit Lions. White left last week's loss to the Buffalo Bills multiple times after taking shots to his ribs and was even evaluated at the hospital after the game. But he has […]

Kyler Murray To Have Surgery After Christmas

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) is scheduled to have surgery to fix the torn ACL in his left knee sometime after Christmas, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. The Cardinals put Murray on season-ending Injured Reserve this week. Kingsbury said he "wouldn't put anything past" Murray as far as being ready for the 2023 […]

Romeo Doubs Expected To Play In Week 15

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Romeo Doubs (ankle) is expected to play in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night for the first time since suffering a right high-ankle sprain in Week 9. With Doubs returning to practice this week, the Packers could have their full complement of receivers for the […]

Russell Wilson To Be Limited Thursday

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (concussion) will be limited in practice on Thursday after he was held out on Wednesday. It's a good sign that Wilson will have a shot at playing in Week 15 against the Arizona Cardinals after he suffered a concussion in the Week 14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The […]

Dallas Goedert Trending Towards Playing Against Bears

While the Philadelphia Eagles haven't definitively said that tight end Dallas Goedert (shoulder) will play in Week 15 against the Chicago Bears after they designated him to return to practice this week, he's trending towards playing on Sunday. As long as the fracture in the glenoid bone of his shoulder is healed, he'll be able […]

Tyler Huntley Clears The Concussion Protocol

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (head) has cleared the league's concussion protocol, but head coach John Harbaugh is still declining to name a starting QB for the Week 15 game against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. Lamar Jackson (knee) has missed practice all week and is expected to be ruled out for the second straight […]

Kevin Kiermaier Not Expected To Be Involved In Platoon

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier said the team didn't talk of a platoon at all when they pitched him to sign with them. He signed to be the team's starting center fielder and expects to play every day. In Kiermaier's mind, the center field job is his to lose, with George Springer set to […]

Spencer Steer To Get A Look At Third Base

The rebuilding Cincinnati Reds plan to give infielder Spencer Steer a long look at third base going into next season, according to manager David Bell. Steer played in his first 28 major-league games in 2022, going 20-for-95 (.211) with two home runs, eight RBI and 12 runs scored in 108 plate appearances. Most of the […]

Elly De La Cruz Unlikely To Make Opening Day Roster

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Elly De La Cruz is unlikely to make the Opening Day roster in 2023 with only 47 games played above Single-A ball, but he'll still draw plenty of attention in spring training. The shortstop/third baseman is ranked by MLB Pipeline as the No. 14 prospect in all of baseball, so De […]

Reds Hope Nick Senzel Will Be Ready For Spring Training

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (toe) had surgery for a broken bone in his toe last month and continues to use a scooter to get around. However, the Reds are hopeful that Senzel will be ready for the start of spring training next year. Despite his struggles early in his career, he remains the top […]

Reds Plan To Keep Jonathan India At Second Base

The Cincinnati Reds have no plans to move Jonathan India from second base next season despite the league's new shift restrictions, which will put a premium on athleticism on the infield. India dealt with several injuries in a disappointing 2022 season following his National League Rookie of the Year honors in 2021. "(India) was in […]

Reds Showing Interest In Reunion With Johnny Cueto

The Cincinnati Reds have shown interest in a reunion with free-agent right-hander Johnny Cueto, according to a source. Cueto, who turns 37 years old in February, made his major-league debut with the Reds back in 2008 and made the All-Star team with them in 2014. He was very solid for the Chicago White Sox in […]

Erasmo Ramirez Re-Signs With Nationals

The Washington Nationals re-signed right-hander Erasmo Ramirez to a one-year deal on Thursday that can reach up to $2 million with incentives. Ramirez will return to D.C. after posting a strong 2.92 ERA (4.05 FIP), a 1.08 WHIP, 61 strikeouts and 14 walks in 86 1/3 innings over 60 appearances (two starts). There's a chance […]

Brad Boxberger Joining The Cubs

The Chicago Cubs and right-handed relief pitcher Brad Boxberger agreed to a one-year deal worth $2 million on Thursday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The deal includes a $5 million mutual option for the 2024 season that comes with an $800,000 buyout. The 34-year-old became a free agent when the Milwaukee Brewers declined […]

David Bell Questionable For Week 15

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver David Bell (toe, thumb) is listed as questionable for Week 15 against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. Bell didn't practice at all this week, so it would almost be a surprise if he played this weekend. The 22-year-old third-rounder has done very little for fantasy managers in his first NFL […]

Saquon Barkley Won't Face Restrictions Against Commanders

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that running back Saquon Barkley (neck) will not have any restrictions placed on him in Week 15 against the Washington Commanders on Sunday night. Barkley was a game-time decision going into last week's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, but he ultimately played and didn't suffer any setbacks. […]

Amari Cooper Will Give It A Go On Saturday

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that wide receiver Amari Cooper (hip) will give it a go and play against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday in Week 15. Cooper has been battling through a hip injury, but he looked good on the practice field on Friday. The 28-year-old missed two practices this week but […]

Brock Purdy Expected To Start Against Seattle

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy (oblique, rib), who is listed as questionable for Thursday night against the Seattle Seahawks, is expected to start, according to league sources. Purdy is expected to be able to play without risking further damage to his existing injuries. The 22-year-old probably won't be 100 percent on Thursday, which […]

Julio Jones Not Seen At Thursday's Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) wasn't spotted at practice on Thursday at the portion open to the media. It's not a good sign for Jones' availability in Week 15 against the Cincinnati Bengals after he also missed Wednesday's practice. The 33-year-old missed some time earlier this year with a knee injury, but […]

Tyler Huntley On Track To Play Against Browns

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (concussion) was at Thursday's walkthrough practice again and is on track to clear the concussion protocol and play in Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. Huntley was a full practice participant on Wednesday after he began the week with a limited session on Tuesday. The 24-year-old dual-threat QB […]

Brandin Cooks Goes Through Drills Thursday

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (calf) is going through some drills at practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session. Cooks has missed the last two games with a calf injury, but the fact that he's back on the field on Thursday gives him a shot at returning this weekend to face the Kansas […]

Nico Collins Unlikely To Play In Week 15

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (foot) is trending toward missing his second straight game in Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs. He has yet to practice this week. With Brandin Cooks (calf) also potentially missing another game, the Texans are set to go with Chris Moore, who caught a career-high 10 passes in […]