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Blue Jays Have Interest In Andrelton Simmons
The Toronto Blue Jays have interest in Los Angeles Angels free-agent shortstop Andrelton Simmons, according to sources. MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal mentioned the Blue Jays as a potential landing spot for Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor on Monday as well. Toronto currently has Bo Bichette at the 6, but a trade for Lindor or […]
Blue Jays Could Add Another Free-Agent Starter
Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said the team remains active in the free-agent pitching market and suggested that there is a good chance that the Jays add another free-agent starter after re-signing lefty Robbie Ray to a one-year, $8 million deal last weekend. Toronto lost Matt Shoemaker and Taijuan Walker to free agency […]
Tony La Russa Charged With DUI From February Arrest
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa was recently charged with suspicion of driving under the influence as a result of a traffic stop in February. La Russa was stopped in Phoenix on Feb. 24 and told an officer he had hit something and had a tire blown out. He was taken into custody after […]
Luis Rojas Likely To Return As Manager
New York Mets manager Luis Rojas is likely to return for his second season after the sale of the team to new owner Steve Cohen. President Sandy Alderson said it's "very likely" that Rojas will remain at the held but has "left the door slightly ajar" pending his decision on a new president of baseball […]
Cowboys Reiterate Faith In Dak Prescott
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team won't consider taking a quarterback with a high draft pick in the first round, confirming the team's faith in Dak Prescott in the long term. "Yes, it's crazy to bring the idea up and I'm answering yes," Jones said when asked during an appearance on 105.3 The […]
Tavon Young Restructures Contract
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tavon Young agreed to take a $2.85 million pay cut in 2021 in order to give the team some much-needed salary cap space going into next season, according to a source. Young has only played in one full game since he signed his three-year, $25.8 million extension before the 2019 season, which […]
Cam Newton Sore After Big Hit Monday Night
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (neck) is dealing with a sore neck after getting hit hard during a sack in the Monday night win over the Jets. "My neck is only working on a degree angle that shuts off the degrees to one side. So my eye muscles are getting a lot of work […]
Jaguars Sign Chase McLaughlin To Active Roster
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed kicker Chase McLaughlin off the Vikings practice squad to their active roster on Tuesday. McLaughlin was released by the Colts nine weeks ago and found his way over to Minnesota's practice squad, but he hasn't kicked in a game yet this year. The Jaguars are once again in need of a […]
Trevon Diggs Out 4-6 Weeks
Dallas Cowboys impressive rookie cornerback Trevon Diggs (foot) suffered a fractured bone in his foot in the Week 9 loss to the Steelers and will be out four to six weeks, according to sources. Based on the timing, Diggs could wind up missing the rest of the season, but he should make a full recovery […]
Rockies Sign Dereck Rodriguez To Minor League Deal
The Colorado Rockies signed right-hander Dereck Rodriguez to a minor league deal on Monday with an invitation to spring training. The 28-year-old is the son of Hall of Fame catcher Ivan Rodriguez. He made 51 appearances over three seasons with the Giants and went 12-15 with a 4.27 ERA before he was designated for assignment […]
Damien Harris Leaves Game After Hard Hit
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (chest) took a nasty hit to his chest on Monday night late in the fourth quarter and had to leave the game. With time running out in the game, it's highly unlikely that Harris will return to this contest, but he's listed as questionable. After the hit, Harris […]
Devin Williams Named NL Rookie Of The Year
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams was named the National League Rookie of the Year on Monday. Williams features a devastating changeup and a four-seam fastball that reaches the upper-90s. The 26-year-old went 4-1 with a 0.33 ERA while striking out 53 hitters in only 27 innings in the shortened 2020 season. He becomes the […]
Kyle Lewis Awarded AL Rookie Of The Year
Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis was named the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday. The 25-year-old center fielder received all 30 first-place votes in the balloting, becoming the 12th unanimous winner of the AL award, joining Carlton Fisk, Derek Jeter, Mike Trout and Aaron Judge. He hit .262 with 11 home runs and […]
Mo Alie-Cox Listed As Non-Practice Participant Monday
Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox (knee) was listed as a non-participant on the team's estimated practice report on Monday. Alie-Cox caught all three of his targets for 43 yards in the Week 9 loss to the Ravens, but he might not be ready to play in Week 10 on a short turnaround on Thursday […]
Adam Humphries, Jadeveon Clowney Miss Practice Monday
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Adam Humphries (concussion) and linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee, illness) both missed practice on Monday. Neither Humphries nor Clowney were able to suit up in the Week 9 win over the Bears and are unlikely to play on a short week this Thursday night against the Colts. Clowney, who has yet to […]
Mekhi Becton Injured Monday Night
New York Jets rookie left tackle Mekhi Becton (chest) suffered a chest injury in the Monday night game against the division-rival Patriots. Becton is one of the few bright spots on a winless Jets team, so his loss will be a big one if he can't make it back in this game or has to […]
Jaguars Projected To Have Most Available 2021 Cap Space
The Jacksonville Jaguars are projected to have $100 million in salary cap space heading into the 2021 season, which would be the most in football. The New York Jets are projected to have the second-most salary cap space available at $98 million, following by the Indianapolis Colts with $94 million and the New England Patriots […]
Jamaal Williams Activated From COVID-19 List
The Green Bay Packers activated running back Jamaal Williams and linebacker Kamal Martin from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. Williams returned to practice after sitting out last Thursday's blowout win over the 49ers because he was deemed a high-risk close contact to rookie A.J. Dillon after he tested positive for coronavirus. Williams had 35 rushing […]
Kendrick Bourne Goes Back On COVID-19 List
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. Bourne was just taken off the list over the weekend after testing positive last week, but it appears that he's tested positive again. He will not be available to play in Week 10 against the Saints. Receivers Deebo Samuel and […]
49ers Defense Could Get Richard Sherman Back Soon
The San Francisco 49ers opened up the 21-day practice window for cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) on Monday. The 32-year-old veteran hasn't played since Week 1 and remains on Injured Reserve, but he's getting closer to a return and might have a chance to play in Week 10 against the Saints. San Francisco has been one […]
Andy Dalton The Starter When He's Cleared
Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said that quarterback Andy Dalton is the team's starter whenever he's cleared from the league's COVID-19 protocol. Garrett Gilbert stepped in admirably against the unbeaten Steelers in Week 9, going 21-for-38 for 243 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Dalton has missed time with a concussion and after […]
Vance McDonald Tests Positive For COVID-19
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. McDonald was immediately quarantined and is being put on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, which means he won't play in Week 10 against the Bengals. Pittsburgh is in the league's intensive protocol and is in the process of completing contact tracing. The team announced on […]
Charlie Morton A Hot Free-Agent Commodity
At least eight to 10 teams have already expressed some level of interest in free-agent starting pitcher Charlie Morton, who became a free agent when the Tampa Bay Rays declined his $15 million option for 2021 on Oct. 30. The soon-to-be 37-year-old is believed to be seeking a one-year contract, possibly with an option for […]
Falcons Waive Takkarist McKinley
The Atlanta Falcons waived defensive end Takkarist McKinley on Monday. McKinley didn't play in Week 9 because of an injury and has been a bust for Atlanta after he was taken 26th overall in the first round in the 2017 draft out of UCLA. The 25-year-old has only played in four games this year, tallying […]
Jake Luton To Make Another Start
With Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (thumb) still unable to throw because of his thumb injury, head coach Doug Marrone said that rookie quarterback Jake Luton will make his second start in Week 10 against the Packers. Luton surprised some by throwing for 304 yards, a touchdown and an interception in the Week 9 […]
MyCole Pruitt Won't Play In Week 10
Tennessee Titans tight end MyCole Pruitt (knee) suffered a right knee injury in the Week 9 win over the Bears, but an MRI exam on Monday showed just a sprain. Pruitt will not play on Thursday night against the Colts, but there is optimism that he will be back soon. The 28-year-old has just three […]
Mike McCarthy Expected Back In 2021
Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said that head coach Mike McCarthy will be back for the 2021 season. The Cowboys sit tied for last in the NFC East with the Giants with a record of 2-7 after nine weeks of the season. Losing quarterback Dak Prescott to a season-ending gruesome ankle injury essentially […]
Bears Add Kyle Sloter To Quarterback Room
The Chicago Bears are signing quarterback Kyle Sloter to their practice squad on Monday, according to a source. The Bears are adding some more quarterback insurance with Mitchell Trubisky (shoulder) possibly missing more time with a shoulder injury that he suffered on his one play in Week 8. Tyler Bray was brought up to the […]
Broncos Defense Unable To Slow Down Falcons Offense
The Denver Broncos Defense didn't step up to the task in the 34-27 loss to the Falcons on the road in Week 9. In standard-scoring leagues, they gave their fantasy managers just three points on the day. It was also the second straight week that they allowed 30-plus points. Denver was picked apart by Falcons […]
Brandon McManus Perfect For Second Straight Week
Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus made all of his attempted kicks for the second week in a row in the 34-27 loss to the Falcons in Week 9. McManus made all three of his extra-point tries and both of his field-goal attempts, which were both beyond 40 yards. He's hasn't seen a ton of volume […]
