Diamondbacks Shopping Jordan Montgomery, Others

USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale reports that the Arizona Diamondbacks are shopping left-handed starter Jordan Montgomery and are also listening to offers on outfielders Jake McCarthy and Alek Thomas this offseason. It was a rough season for Montgomery in 2024 after not making his debut with the Snakes until April 19 due to injury. Coming off […]

Jordan Mason Combines For 13 Yards In Loss To Packers

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason accrued eight yards on three carries in Sunday's 38-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers. He'd catch 1-of-2 targets for five yards and return one kick for a gain of 29. San Francisco's offense sputtered all afternoon under the direction of quarterback Brandon Allen, with Brock Purdy (shoulder) […]

Brewers Plan To Hang Onto Devin Williams For Now

The Milwaukee Brewers plan to keep closer Devin Williams until at least the All-Star break in the summer of 2025 before re-evaluating whether to keep him or trade him. The Brewers declined Williams' $10 million club option for next season but remains with Milwaukee as he heads into his final year of arbitration eligibility. A […]

Samaje Perine Totals Three Touches In Week 12

Kansas City Chiefs running back Samaje Perine took his lone carry for 13 yards and caught both of his targets for an additional 12 yards in the team's 30-27 win over the Carolina Panthers. He also racked up 104 yards on three kick returns with a long gain of 56. Despite logging 32% of Kansas […]

Brandon Ingram Considered Questionable Monday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (calf) has been tagged as questionable on Monday against the Indiana Pacers. He's dealing with right calf soreness which may keep him out for the second time in three games. The good news, for the Pelicans, is that CJ McCollum (Adductor) is listed as probable. If Ingram can't suit […]

Blue Jays Could Make Aggressive Play For Anthony Santander

USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale reports that the Toronto Blue Jays badly covet free-agent outfielder Anthony Santander and could overpay to get him. Toronto has been the American League's most underachieving team in recent years and haven't won a playoff game since 2016. They are heading into a critical 2025 season with president Mark Shapiro in […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Updates for Baker Mayfield, Austin Ekeler, David Montgomery, Brian Robinson Jr., Josh Downs, Romeo Doubs, Sam Darnold

After a brutal start to the year, the injuries have finally slowed down. It’s music to fantasy gamers' ears as the fantasy playoffs are quickly approaching. We have mostly minor injuries to report this week. Most of the players listed here returned to the game, and there were only a few injuries that were serious. […]

Phillies, White Sox Have Discussed Alec Bohm, Garrett Crochet

The Philadelphia Phillies have spoken about third baseman Alec Bohm and outfield prospect Justin Crawford in extensive trade talks with the Chicago White Sox for left-handed starter Garrett Crochet, but the White Sox are worried about Bohm's second-half struggles in 2024 (.681 OPS with only four homers). If Philly is able to unload Bohm, they […]

Jalen Nailor Hauls In Fifth TD In Win Over Bears

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor brought in 1-of-2 targets for five yards and a touchdown in Week 12's 30-27 win over their division-rival Chicago Bears. The Michigan State product was sparsely involved on Sunday afternoon despite quarterback Sam Darnold matching his second-most pass attempts of 2024 (34). Wide receiver Jordan Addison and tight end […]

Cubs Focusing On Mid-Market Players, Trying To Unload Cody Bellinger

Despite being a cash cow in one of the largest markets in baseball, the Chicago Cubs are focusing on mid-market players this offseason and are probably out on outfielder Juan Soto and starting pitchers Corbin Burnes, Max Fried and Blake Snell. However, their plans could change if they are able to unload the bloated contract […]

Sterling Shepard Makes Minimal Impact Despite Decent Reception Total

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sterling Shepard reeled in 5-of-7 targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 30-7 win over the New York Giants. The Oklahoma product was heavily involved against his former team, leading Tampa Bay in targets, with his reception total good enough for second on the team. However, he could only record 3.2 […]

Padres Have A Shot To Land Roki Sasaki?

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been the heavy favorites to land Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki for the past year, but the division-rival San Diego Padres have quiet confidence that they'll have a shot with veteran right-hander Yu Darvish being a mentor and close friend of Sasaki's. Agent Joel Wolfe has denied their is already […]

Mark Williams, Nick Richards Assigned To G League For Rehab

Charlotte Hornets centers Mark Williams (foot) and Nick Richards (ribs) have both been sent to the team's G League affiliate on a rehab assignment. They will be practicing with the Greensboro Swarm on Monday, but don't have a specific timetable for their return to the Hornets. Williams has been out since early December of last […]

Justin Watson Has Quiet Showing In Week 12 Win

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson brought in 1-of-2 targets for 15 yards in the team's 30-27 victory over the Carolina Panthers. Carolina made it a game in this one, giving the Chiefs all they could handle up until the end of the fourth quarter. However, KC still held on, yet again winning a […]

Red Sox Planning To Spend Big In Free Agency?

USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale writes that the Boston Red Sox are talking a big game this offseason and plan to be involved in the bidding for all of the top free agents. They have missed the postseason three straight years and have last-place finishes in the tough American League East five times since 2014. Boston […]

Mets The Clear-Cut Favorites To Land Juan Soto

MLB executives believe that the New York Mets are the clear-cut favorites to sign free-agent outfielder Juan Soto, simply because nobody thinks anyone will outbid owner Steve Cohen, possibly before the winter meetings end in early December. The Mets, Yankees, Blue Jays and Red Sox are the only serious suitors for Soto. The Phillies haven't […]

Dylan Laube Held Without A Touch In Loss To Broncos

Las Vegas Raiders running back Dylan Laube did not receive a single opportunity out of the backfield in Sunday's 29-19 loss to the Denver Broncos. The rookie returned one kickoff for a gain of 59 yards. It was disappointing to see the 24-year-old finish the game with no backfield work on a day when Zamir […]

Yusei Kikuchi Signs Three-Year Deal With Angels

Free-agent left-hander Yusei Kikuchi signed a three-year, $63 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. The Angels continue to be the most aggressive team early in free agency this offseason. Kikuchi gives the Halos a much-needed addition to their starting rotation for 2025 and beyond. The 33-year-old veteran southpaw went a combined 9-10 […]

Luke Kornet Listed As Doubtful Against Clippers

Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (hamstring) is dealing with a hamstring issue and has been listed as doubtful for the team's contest against the Los Angeles Clippers. Al Horford (illness) has also been deemed doubtful, so that leaves Kristaps Porzingis (foot) who has been listed as probable to make his season debut, along with Neemias […]

Al Horford Doubtful To Play Monday

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (illness) has drawn a doubtful status heading into the team's Monday matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. With Luke Kornet (hamstring) also doubtful, the timing couldn't have been better for Kristaps Porzingis (foot) to be ruled probable to make his season debut. If Porzingis is on a heavy minute restriction, […]

Will Ladd McConkey Play Tonight? Fantasy Football Injury Update For 'Monday Night Football'

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (shoulder) has clearly established himself as the team's No. 1 receiver after 11 weeks of NFL action. He's clearly been the most talented all season, and now he's started to produce like one -- he's been on a nice stretch of production over the last four weeks.  He's […]

Jalen Suggs Added To Injury Report On Monday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (hamstring) was a later addition to the injury report ahead of the team's Monday night game against the Charlotte Hornets. He's currently listed as questionable while he deals with a left hamstring strain. Whenever someone is added to the injury report in the afternoon leading up to the game, it's […]

Roquan Smith Unlikely To Play On Monday Night

Baltimore Ravens All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring), who is questionable to play on Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers, is unlikely to suit up, according to sources. If Smith is ruled inactive, as expected, it will be his first game missed with Baltimore due to injury. The 27-year-old suffered a hamstring injury in the […]

Kristaps Porzingis Expected To Make Debut On Monday

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (foot) last played in the NBA Finals last season at a limited capacity as he dealt with a foot injury. After undergoing surgery in the off-season, he's been slowly ramping up throughout the beginning of the regular season. The team has officially listed him as probable on their injury report […]

Dejounte Murray Intends To Return Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Dejounte Murray (hand) suffered a fracture in his left hand on opening night and hasn't been able to take the court since. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Murray "intends" to return on Wednesday when the Pelicans host the Toronto Raptors. Fantasy managers will want to stay tuned to see […]

Buccaneers Say Baker Mayfield Is "Good" After Suffering Stinger

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that quarterback Baker Mayfield (neck) is "good" after he suffered a stinger late in the 30-7 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday in Week 12. Mayfield's neck injury isn't expected to impact him moving forward as the team prepares to face the division-rival Carolina Panthers […]

Zach Charbonnet Continues To Do Little In Win Over Cardinals

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet continued in his low-volume backup role in the Week 12 victory over the division-rival Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, carrying the ball six times for 22 yards (3.7 yards per carry) while not being targeted in the passing game for the first time all year. Charbonnet has only had double-digit […]

Yan Xiaonan Gets Back In The Win Column

Yan Xiaonan picked up a one-sided decision win over Tabatha Ricci in the co-main event of UFC Macau on Saturday. Xiaonan managed to keep the fight on the feet, where she kept tagging Ricci at a distance, dominating her throughout three rounds. In 15 minutes of action, Xiaonan landed 78 significant strikes, compared to Ricci […]

Tabatha Ricci Drops Decision At UFC Macau

Tabatha Ricci suffered a unanimous decision loss to Yan Xiaonan in the co-main event of UFC Macau on Saturday. Prior to this bout, Ricci was on a two-fight winning streak. Most of the fight took place on the feet, and throughout three rounds, Xiaonan was one step ahead of Ricci. In 15 minutes of action, […]

Raiders Hoping Aidan O'Connell Can Start In Week 13

The Las Vegas Raiders are hoping that quarterback Aidan O'Connell (thumb) will be available to take over as the starter in Week 13 on Friday against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs now that Gardner Minshew II (collarbone) is out for the rest of the year. O'Connell has been on Injured Reserve since suffering a broken […]