Cubs, Drew Smyly Close To A Deal

The Chicago Cubs are closing in on an agreement with free-agent left-hander Drew Smyly on Sunday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 33-year-old southpaw made 22 starts for the Cubs last year and pitched well in the second half of the season after dealing with an oblique strain in late May. He finished […]

Dodgers Sign Bradley Zimmer To Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent outfielder Bradley Zimmer to a minor-league deal on Saturday, according to a source. The 30-year-old center fielder has seen big-league action with the Cleveland Guardians, Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies over the last six seasons. In 2022, he spent time with the Blue Jays and Phillies, hitting just […]

Billy Hamilton Heads Back To The White Sox

The Chicago White Sox re-signed outfielder Billy Hamilton to a minor-league deal on Saturday that includes a non-roster invite to spring training, according to a source. Hamilton was a contributor on the 2021 American League Central title team. He split the 2022 campaign with the Miami Marlins and Minnesota Twins, slashing a combined .050/.136/.050 with […]

DJ Moore, Laviska Shenault Jr. Active In Week 15

Carolina Panthers wide receivers DJ Moore (ankle) and Laviska Shenault Jr. (shoulder) are both officially active for the Week 15 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Moore and Shenault were both questionable to play this weekend. Moore was downgraded to a limited practice on Friday, but he's active and should be quarterback Sam Darnold's […]

Marshon Lattimore Remains Sidelined

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (abdomen) is officially inactive for Week 15 against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Lattimore came into this contest listed as questionable after practicing in a limited fashion all week, but he'll ultimately miss yet another game. The 26-year-old defensive back hasn't played since Week 5 due to his abdominal […]

Juwan Johnson, Adam Trautman Active Sunday

New Orleans Saints tight ends Juwan Johnson (ankle) and Adam Trautman (ankle) are both active on Sunday to face the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. Johnson and Trautman both came into this game listed as questionable. Johnson was inactive in Week 13 but was able to get healthy during last week's bye. He's been the […]

Dwayne Washington, Eno Benjamin Inactive For Saints

New Orleans Saints running backs Dwayne Washington (illness) and Eno Benjamin are both inactive on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. The Saints claimed Benjamin off waivers from the Houston Texans on Wednesday, but he's not ready to be active on game day yet. Mark Ingram II (knee) is out for the season, […]

N'Keal Harry Out Against Eagles

Chicago Bears wide receiver N'Keal Harry (back) has been ruled out for Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. With Chase Claypool (knee) also ruled out on Friday, the Bears will be thin in the receiving corps and are already missing top wideout Darnell Mooney (ankle). Harry has been a first-round bust so far […]

T.Y. Hilton Inactive For Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver T.Y. Hilton will not make his debut with the team in Week 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday after being signed on Monday. Tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) was also ruled out due to a concussion. It was reported earlier this week that Hilton had a good shot of being […]

Jamie Westbrook Inks Minor-League Deal With Yankees

The New York Yankees signed infielder Jamie Westbrook to a minor-league deal on Saturday. Westbrook spent the 2022 season toiling in the minor leagues for the Milwaukee Brewers and Detroit Tigers. In 123 games for Triple-A Nashville and Triple-A Toledo, Westbrook slashed .254/.353/.382 with a .736 OPS, 11 home runs, 48 RBI, 58 runs scored […]

Brewers Sign Thomas Pannone To Minor-League Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers signed left-hander Thomas Pannone to a minor-league deal on Friday that includes an invite to major-league spring training. Pannone last pitched in Korea and posted a 2.72 ERA in 14 starts for the Kia Tigers in 2022. In two major-league seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018 and 2019, Pannone had […]

Braves Acquire Hoy Park From The Red Sox

The Atlanta Braves acquired infielder/outfielder Hoy Park from the Boston Red Sox on Friday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Park was already traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Red Sox in November. The 26-year-old played in only 23 games for the Pirates last season, slashing .216/.276/.373 with […]

Mets Sign Abraham Almonte To Minor-League Deal

The New York Mets signed outfielder Abraham Almonte, right-handers Tommy Hunter and Jimmy Yacabonis and infielder Jose Peraza to minor-league deals on Friday that include invitations to major-league spring training. Right-hander Sean Reid-Foley was also signed to a minor-league deal. Almonte opened the 2022 season with the Milwaukee Brewers and was eventually traded to the […]

Three Teams Interested In Rich Hill

Along with the Baltimore Orioles, the Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers are interested in free-agent left-hander Rich Hill this offseason, according to sources. Hill will be 43 years old for the 2023 season, but he can still be a respectable innings-eater at the back end of a starting rotation. He went 8-7 with a […]

Yankees Sign Michael Hermosillo To Minor-League Deal

The New York Yankees signed outfielder Michael Hermosillo and right-hander Demarcus Evans to minor-league deals. Hermosillo, 27, played in just 47 games for the Chicago Cubs over the last two seasons, hitting .144/.246/.278 with three home runs, 11 RBI, 12 runs scored and one stolen base in 111 plate appearances. In five major-league seasons, he's […]

Oneil Cruz Tweaks His Ankle In Winter Ball

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (ankle) suffered what is believed to be a mild ankle injury while playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic, according to sources. Cruz will be out at least through the weekend as he undergoes further testing. Because it's expected to be a minor ankle injury, Cruz should be just fine […]

Marquise Goodwin Set To Take Over No. 2 Role

With Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (finger) expected to miss several games after requiring surgery for a broken index finger that he suffered in the Thursday night loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Marquise Goodwin will move from the No. 3 to No. 2 role behind DK Metcalf. Lockett leads the Seahawks with 964 […]

Ravens Hope Lamar Jackson Will Return Next Week

The Baltimore Ravens anticipate quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) returning to practice next week and remain hopeful that he can return from a two-game absence to play in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons next Saturday. Jackson suffered a sprained PCL in his knee in Week 13 against the Denver Broncos and hasn't played since. That […]

Raiders Non-Committal On Activating Hunter Renfrow

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels is non-committal on activating wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (oblique) from Injured Reserve on Saturday so that he can pay in Week 15 against the New England Patriots on Sunday. The team will make a decision on Renfrow and tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) after they practice on Saturday. […]

Juwan Johnson, Adam Trautman Questionable In Week 15

New Orleans Saints tight ends Juwan Johnson (ankle) and Adam Trautman (ankle) are both listed as questionable to play in Week 15 against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Both tight ends were limited in practice all week, so they have a pretty good shot of being active this weekend. If both players are active against […]

Julio Jones Receives Questionable Tag Against Bengals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) returned to a limited practice on Friday but is listed as questionable to play against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15 on Sunday. Jones missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but his return to the field on Friday gives him a shot at suiting up this weekend. […]

Jakobi Meyers Expected To Play In Week 15

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (concussion) is expected to suit up in Week 15 to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Meyers missed the Monday night win over the Arizona Cardinals to close out Week 14 and was listed as questionable for Sunday's game on Friday's final injury report. On the flip […]

Mitch Trubisky Expected To Start Against Panthers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to start quarterback Mitch Trubisky against the Carolina Panthers in Week 15 on Sunday, according to sources. Head coach Mike Tomlin is going back to the signal-caller who has served as their backup all season with rookie Kenny Pickett doubtful to play because he's still in the league's concussion protocol. […]

DJ Moore Expected To Play Against Steelers

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore (ankle) is expected to play in Week 15 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to sources. Moore was listed as questionable on Friday's final injury report, but he had a productive week of practice after injuring his ankle in the Week 14 win over the Seattle Seahawks. The 25-year-old put […]

Max Kepler Drawing A Lot Of Trade Interest

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler is drawing a lot of trade interest following the Twins' signing of outfielder and left-handed slugger Joey Gallo on Friday. The Twins have accumulated an abundance of left-handed-hitting corner outfielders. Kepler was already a strong trade candidate before the signing of Gallo, but now he seems even more likely to […]

David Ojabo To Make His Debut Saturday

Baltimore Ravens rookie outside linebacker David Ojabo (Achilles) will make his NFL debut in Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns on Saturday, according to a source. Ojabo was an All-American at the University of Michigan and was a highly projected first-round pick, but unfortunately he suffered a torn Achilles at his Pro Day workout and […]

Jakobi Meyers Questionable To Face The Raiders

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (concussion) was officially listed as questionable for Week 15 against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Meyers missed last week and the first two practice days this week, but he was able to return to a limited session on Friday, giving him a chance to clear the league's […]

Romeo Doubs Likely To Have Limited Role

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that it would be unrealistic to think that rookie wide receiver Romeo Doubs (ankle) would be able to play a full complement of offensive snaps in his return to action this week against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. "You can't put too much on his […]

Aaron Jones Limited Again Friday

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (ankle) was limited for the second straight day in practice this week on Friday. Jones has been banged up for a while, but the injury hasn't been serious enough to keep him out of any games this year. The 28-year-old comes off the team's Week 14 bye as […]

Derwin James Likely To Miss Another Game

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James (quadriceps) was unable to practice all week and is listed as doubtful to suit up on Sunday to face the Tennessee Titans in Week 15 action. James is heading for his second straight missed game, and he'll hope to return in Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts on the […]