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Jerry Jeudy Could Play This Week
The Denver Broncos believe they dodged a major injury with wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (ankle), who is being considered day-to-day. There's a chance he will be able to play in Week 11 against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. Jeudy injured his ankle early in the Week 10 loss to the Tennessee Titans and was quickly […]
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Bengals Hoping Ja'Marr Chase Can Return In Week 12
The Cincinnati Bengals are hopeful that wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (hip) can return for Week 12 against the Tennessee Titans. Chase continues to rehab and there isn't a definitive timetable for his return, but sources have circled that game as a potential return. The Bengals didn't place the 22-year-old on Injured Reserve, which gives him […]
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Blue Jays Get Erik Swanson, Adam Macko From M's
The Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring reliever Erik Swanson and left-handed pitching prospect Adam Macko from the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in exchange for outfielder Teoscar Hernandez. Swanson was a very reliable setup man for the Mariners last year, posting a 1.68 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, three saves, 14 holds, 70 walks and only 10 strikeouts […]
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Mariners Trading For Teoscar Hernandez
The Seattle Mariners are expected to acquire outfielder Teoscar Hernandez from the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday in exchange for reliever Erik Swanson and left-handed pitching prospect Adam Macko, according to multiple MLB sources. Hernandez will effectively take over for Mitch Haniger, who will leave in free agency this offseason. The 30-year-old Dominican outfielder was […]
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Ryan Yarbrough Designated For Assignment
The Tampa Bay Rays designated left-hander Ryan Yarbrough for assignment on Tuesday, and he'll likely be non-tendered by Friday's deadline, which would make him a free agent and able to sign with any team. Yarbrough ended his 2022 season on the injured list due to an oblique strain, and he struggled when he was healthy […]
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Rockies Acquire Nolan Jones From Guardians
The Colorado Rockies acquired infielder Nolan Jones from the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday in exchange for infielder Juan Brito. Jones was a former second-round pick and is listed as Cleveland's No. 7 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The 24-year-old has had some of the best walk rates in the minors over the last couple seasons, and […]
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Billy Turner Placed On Injured Reserve
The Denver Broncos placed offensive tackle Billy Turner (knee) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, so he'll miss at least the next four games. Head coach Nathaniel Hackett said on Monday that Turner was week-to-week after he was injured in the Week 10 loss to the Tennessee Titans. An already bad Broncos offense really can't afford […]
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Packers Designate Randall Cobb To Return From IR
The Green Bay Packers designated wide receiver Randall Cobb (ankle) to return from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, opening up a 21-day window for the team to officially activate him from IR. Head coach Matt LaFleur said on Monday that there was a chance that Cobb could return to play on Thursday night against the Tennessee […]
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Texans Claim Eno Benjamin Off Waivers From Cardinals
The Houston Texans claimed former Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin off waivers on Tuesday, according to his agents, Drew and Jason Rosenhaus. The Cardinals surprisingly waived Benjamin on Tuesday, and the Texans have quickly scooped him up as backfield insurance behind impressive rookie Dameon Pierce. Benjamin started in Weeks 6-8 with James Conner injured […]
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Bears Put Khalil Herbert On Injured Reserve
The Chicago Bears placed running back Khalil Herbert (hip) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, meaning he'll miss at least the next four games. The Bears also waived defensive end Kingsley Jonathan and claimed defensive back Justin Layne off waivers. Herbert suffered a hip injury in the Week 10 loss to the Detroit Lions that will […]
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Nathan Eovaldi Declines Boston's Qualifying Offer
Free-agent starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi declined the Boston Red Sox's one-year, $19.65 million qualifying offer on Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the situation. Eovaldi is free to sign with any team this offseason despite dealing with multiple injuries throughout the year that limited him to 20 starts in 2022. The 32-year-old right-hander ended […]
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Joc Pederson Accepts Giants' Qualifying Offer
San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson accepted the team's one-year, $19.65 million qualifying offer on Tuesday to return to the team in 2023, according to a source. Pederson and Rangers left-hander Martin Perez were only two of 14 players given the qualifying offer to accept it this offseason. Pederson made the All-Star team for the […]
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Anthony Rizzo Returning To Yankees
The New York Yankees are re-signing first baseman Anthony Rizzo on Tuesday, according to a source. MLB Network's Jon Heyman is reporting that it's a two-year deal for around $17 million a year. Rizzo rejected the team's one-year, $19.65 million qualifying offer, but he'll be back on a multi-year deal. The 33-year-old and his left-handed […]
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Tyler Anderson Agrees With Angels
The Los Angeles Angels agreed with free-agent starting pitcher Tyler Anderson on a three-year, $40 million deal on Tuesday. Anderson will stay in town after spending 2022 with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he had a career year. The 32-year-old veteran left-hander was an All-Star for the first time in his seven-year career while going […]
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Martin Perez Officially Accepts Qualifying Offer
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Martin Perez officially accepted the team's one-year, $19.65 million qualifying offer on Tuesday, according to a source. The 31-year-old veteran southpaw's 2022 season was one of the bigger surprises among starting pitchers. He went 12-8 and made the All-Star team for the first time in his 11th major-league season. Perez had […]
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Caleb Farley Placed On Injured Reserve
The Tennessee Titans placed cornerback Caley Farley (back) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and promoted linebacker Joe Schobert and defensive lineman Larrell Murchison from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster in corresponding moves. Farley is expected to have season-ending surgery to fix a herniated disc. The 24-year-old former first-rounder was dealing with a […]
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Jack Stoll, Grant Calcaterra To See More Usage
Philadelphia Eagles tight ends Jack Stoll and Grant Calcaterra will see increased usage moving forward with tight end Dallas Goedert (shoulder) out indefinitely after suffering a shoulder injury in Monday night's loss to the Washington Commanders. Stoll has played 40 percent of the offensive snaps but is used more as a blocker. He has eight […]
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Amari Rodgers, Kylin Hill Released By Packers
The Green Bay Packers released wide receiver Amari Rodgers and running back Kylin Hill on Tuesday. Rodgers lost a fumble during a punt return in the Week 10 overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys and played just six offensive snaps despite the team's injuries at the position. Rodgers' release is a sign that veteran slot […]
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Shaquille Leonard Undergoes Successful Back Surgery
Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) underwent successful season-ending back surgery on Tuesday morning after several evaluations, according to a source. Leonard is on Injured Reserve and will miss the rest of the year, but the hope is this surgery will fix his back issue for good. Leonard had back surgery in June to […]
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Yasiel Puig Pleads Guilty To Felony Charges
Former major-league outfielder Yasiel Puig agreed to plead guilty to felony charges on Monday after lying to federal agents investigating an illegal gambling operation. It carries a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison. Puig currently plays professionally in South Korea and will make his initial appearance in U.S. District Court on Tuesday. He […]
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Rays Showing Interest In Sean Murphy
The Tampa Bay Rays are among several teams showing interest in trading for Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy, a Gold Glove winner in 2021 with three years of control before he reaches free agency, according to sources. The Rays, as usual, are taking both buyer and seller approaches to the offseason market. The Chicago White […]
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Return To St. Louis In The Cards For Matt Carpenter?
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal speculates that free-agent corner infielder/designated hitter Matt Carpenter's deep and enduring connections to the St. Louis Cardinals seem to make a potential reunion feasible this offseason. Carpenter was a roommate in rookie ball with current manager Oliver Marmol, and he worked out last offseason with both Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado […]
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Brewers Unlikely To Trade Willy Adames
The Milwaukee Brewers are unlikely to trade shortstop Willy Adames this offseason. Luis Urias and Brice Turang can both play shortstop, but Adames is a core player for the Brewers. Newly promoted general manager Matt Arnold is also well aware of the negative impact that the trade of closer Josh Hader had to close out […]
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Braves Not Considering Trading Ronald Acuna Jr.
The Atlanta Braves are not considering trading right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. or any other young player they have signed to an extension. The Braves don't award no-trade clauses to players as part of their policy, but a player that signs an extension does it with implicit understanding that he won't be traded. Atlanta is […]
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Matthew Wright Will Kick Again In Week 11
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that kicker Matthew Wright will serve as the team's kicker again in Week 11 against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. Chris Boswell (groin) is on Injured Reserve and will miss at least three more games. Wright missed two of his four field-goal attempts in the Week 10 win over […]
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Najee Harris Dealing With Knee Discomfort
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that running back Najee Harris (knee) has some knee discomfort, although he doesn't expect it to be an issue for the Week 11 game against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. Fantasy managers should expect Harris to be limited somewhat in practices this week, though, but ultimately he should be […]
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Matthew Stafford Remains In Concussion Protocol
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (concussion) remains in the concussion protocol as of Tuesday morning. Head coach Sean McVay has declined to say whether Stafford has been diagnosed with a concussion. Stafford wasn't cleared to play last Sunday. Backup John Wolford took over and threw for 212 yards, one touchdown and an interception on […]
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Josh Allen Wasn't Physically Limited In Week 10
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott and offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey both said that quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) didn't have any throws that he was incapable of making in the Week 10 overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings due to his right elbow sprain. Allen actually had his highest completion percentage (67.4 percent) in a […]
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Browns Signing Ben Stille On Tuesday
The Cleveland Browns are signing defensive tackle Ben Stille off of the Miami Dolphins practice squad on Tuesday. The Browns defense has been one of the worst units against the run this year, so they are trying to build some depth with the Stille signing. It comes after they waived defensive tackle Roderick Perry II […]
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Cooper Kupp To Have Surgery, Be Placed On Injured Reserve
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle) is scheduled to have ankle surgery on Wednesday, and the team is placing him on Injured Reserve, according to head coach Sean McVay. Kupp will have to miss at least four games, and with the way the Rams season is going, it could be longer. The 29-year-old […]
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