Jonathon Brooks To Play Behind Chuba Hubbard

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said he wants to see rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) play confident and fast when he makes his NFL debut, and he will be working behind Chuba Hubbard when he plays in his first NFL contest this Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Meanwhile, Miles Sanders (ankle, foot) […]

A's Sign Matt Krook, Jason Alexander

The Athletics signed free-agent left-hander Matt Krook and right-hander Jason Alexander to minor-league deals late last week. Krook, 30, pitched one inning in relief for the Baltimore Orioles in 2024 and allowed three runs (two earned) while walking one and striking out two. He saw most of his action at Triple-A Norfolk, posting a 3.92 […]

Trenton Brooks Signs Minors Deal With Padres

Free-agent first baseman Trenton Brooks signed a minor-league deal with the San Diego Padres. Brooks will stay in the National League West division after making his major-league debut with the San Francisco Giants in 2024. The 29-year-old former 17th-round pick by the Cleveland Guardians in 2016 out of the University of Nevada only played in […]

Rockies Re-Sign Jacob Stallings

The Colorado Rockies announced on Wednesday that they agreed to re-sign catcher Jacob Stallings to an undisclosed one-year deal that includes a mutual option for the 2026 season. Stallings became a free agent this offseason after declining his portion of a mutual option for 2025, but he now finds himself back with the Rockies for […]

Patrick Wisdom Pushed Off 40-Man Roster

The Chicago Cubs designated infielder Patrick Wisdom for assignment on Wednesday after the team acquired relief pitcher Eli Morgan from the Cleveland Guardians, according to sources. The move isn't all that surprising after Wisdom really struggled at the plate in Chicago in 2024. The 33-year-old former first-round pick by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2012 […]

Cubs Acquire Eli Morgan From Guardians

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed reliever Eli Morgan from the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, according to sources. It's unclear what the Cubs sent Cleveland in return. Morgan went 3-0 with a strong 1.93 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 34 strikeouts and 11 walks last year for Cleveland in 42 innings out of the bullpen and has a […]

Austin Seibert At Wednesday's Practice

Washington Commanders kicker Austin Seibert (hip) is working at practice with the team on Wednesday after missing the last two games with a right-hip injury. It's good news and means that barring a setback for Seibert in practice this week, he could return as the team's primary kicker in Week 12 in a great matchup […]

Calvin Ridley Out Wednesday With Illness

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said that wide receiver Calvin Ridley (illness) is out sick on Wednesday and won't practice, but he's expected to return to the field on Thursday. Ridley is a little under the weather as the team begins their preparations for Week 12 against the division-rival Houston Texans. The 29-year-old has […]

Daniel Jones Working As QB4 In Practice

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, who has been benched coming out of the team's Week 11 bye, was the No. 4 QB during individual hand-off drills in practice on Wednesday behind new starter Tommy Devito, Drew Lock and new practice-squad signee Tim Boyle. The Giants aren't just benching Jones heading into their Week 12 […]

Tyjae Spears To Work Through Concussion Protocol On Wednesday

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said that running back Tyjae Spears (concussion) will be working through the league's concussion protocol on Wednesday in the first practice of the week. Spears suffered a concussion in the Week 11 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday and will now have to clear the league's concussion protocols […]

Isiah Pacheco To Practice On Wednesday

The Kansas City Chiefs are saying that running back Isiah Pacheco (leg) will practice with the team on Wednesday. "We'll just have to see... day-by-day type thing," head coach Andy Reid said. Pacheco remains on Injured Reserve due to a fractured fibula and missed his eighth straight game in the team's first loss of the […]

D'Andre Swift Won't Practice On Wednesday

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said that running back D'Andre Swift (groin) won't practice on Wednesday. Swift is now one to watch closely as the team prepares to face off against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings this Sunday in Week 12. The Bears could just be resting the 25-year-old in the first practice of the […]

Giants Open Practice Window For Kayvon Thibodeaux

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said on Wednesday that the team is opening the 21-day practice window for linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (wrist) to return from Injured Reserve, and the team is hopeful that he can play on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12. Thibodeaux missed a fifth straight game in […]

Bryce Huff To Have Wrist Surgery

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Bryce Huff (wrist) will have surgery on his wrist on Thursday and is expected to return towards the end of the season, according to sources. Huff suffered a wrist injury in the Week 8 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars but managed to play the last two games. The 26-year-old pass-rusher will […]

Weather Could Be An Issue In Browns-Steelers Game

Weather could be an issue for the Thursday night divisional clash in Week 12 against the Pittsburgh Steelers and hosting Browns in Cleveland, with AccuWeather saying wind gusts could reach 38 mph with "periods of rain" and a 91 percent chance of precipitation. Temperature at kickoff is expected to be at 37 degrees. Browns running […]

Browns Have Uncertainty At Left Tackle

The Cleveland Browns have uncertainty at their left-tackle spot heading into Thursday's battle with the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers after Dawand Jones (leg) suffered a season-ending fractured fibula in the Week 11 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee) will likely return to the starting lineup if he's healthy enough to play. If […]

Cowboys Open Brandin Cooks' Practice Window

The Dallas Cowboys opened running back Brandin Cooks' (knee) 21-day practice window on Wednesday to return from Injured Reserve. Head coach Mike McCarthy said on Tuesday that the team is hoping to get Cooks back for their Week 12 divisional tilt this Sunday against the Washington Commanders. The 31-year-old veteran has been out since Sept. […]

Mike Evans Practicing Again On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) was seen on the practice field again on Wednesday. We won't know exactly how much Evans did in practice until the team releases their official report later in the day, but all signs are trending toward him returning to action this Sunday to take on the New […]

Mariners Acquire Austin Shenton From Rays

The Seattle Mariners acquired infielder Austin Shenton from the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. In a corresponding move, the Mariners designated right-hander JT Chargois for assignment. Shenton was originally drafted by Seattle in the fifth round in 2019 out of Florida International. The 26-year-old made his major-league debut with the […]

Guardians' Stephen Vogt Named AL Manager Of The Year

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt was named the American League Manager of the Year on Tuesday evening. It was a pretty special first season as manager in the big leagues for Vogt, as he had a winning record, won the AL Central title and helped his club advance to the AL Championship Series. It's the […]

Pat Murphy Named NL Manager Of The Year

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy was named the 2024 National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday evening. Murphy was chosen over the Padres' Mike Shildt and the Mets' Carlos Mendoza on 27 of the 30 ballots cast. He becomes the first Brewers manager to win the award. What the Brewers were able to accomplish […]

Yankees Protect Caleb Durbin From Rule 5 Draft

The New York Yankees added infielder Caleb Durbin and catcher Jesus Rodriguez to their 40-man roster on Tuesday so that they cannot be taken in the upcoming Rule 5 draft by another team. The Yankees also received right-hander Carson Coleman as a Rule 5 draft return from the Texas Rangers. It's quickly become clear that […]

Cardinals Add Tink Hence To 40-Man Roster

In moves made to protect some of their better young prospects from the upcoming Rule 5 draft, the St. Louis Cardinals added right-handers Tink Hence, Tekoah Roby and Matt Svanson and outfielder Matt Koperniak to their 40-man roster on Tuesday. Hence is the team's most decorated prospect, with MLB Pipeline listing him as their No. […]

Cubs Protect Owen Caissie From Rule 5 Draft

To protect him from the upcoming Rule 5 draft, the Chicago Cubs added outfield prospect Owen Caissie to their 40-man roster on Tuesday, according to a source. As ESPN's Kiley McDaniels' 63rd-best prospect in baseball (back in August), the move doesn't come as much of a surprise. Per MLB Pipeline, Caissie is listed as Chicago's […]

Nick Pivetta Declines Boston's Qualifying Offer

Free-agent right-hander Nick Pivetta declined the Boston Red Sox's $21.05 million qualifying offer on Tuesday. It means that if Pivetta signs with another team on the free-agent market this offseason, the Red Sox will receive draft-pick compensation. The 31-year-old should be able to receive a pretty lucrative long-term contract on the open market, but it […]

Mets Acquire Jose Siri From The Rays

The New York Mets acquired outfielder Jose Siri from the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday in exchange for pitcher Eric Orze, according to a league source. Siri could see a considerable amount of playing time next year for the Mets with Harrison Bader potentially leaving in free agency. However, the 29-year-old Dominican is going to […]

Jake Ferguson "Will Be Hard-Pressed" To Play In Week 12

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that tight end Jake Ferguson (concussion) "will be hard-pressed" to play on Sunday against the division-rival Washington Commanders in Week 12 after suffering a concussion early in Monday night's blowout loss to the Houston Texans. Ferguson was quickly ruled out in Week 11 and will struggle to gain […]

Cooper Rush Will Start In Week 12

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that quarterback Cooper Rush will once again be the starter for the Week 12 matchup with the division-rival Washington Commanders on Sunday. However, there will be a package of plays for backup Trey Lance. The Cowboys have been blown out in back-to-back games in the two games that […]

Cowboys Hoping Brandin Cooks Returns This Week

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said he's hoping the team will get wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) back for their Week 12 contest versus the division-rival Washington Commanders on Sunday. Cooks has been on Injured Reserve since Oct. 5 due to an infected right knee that required surgery. The fact that the Cowboys have […]

Elijah Moore Maintains Limited Practice Status

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore was limited in practice for the second straight day to open the week on Tuesday. Moore's injury isn't believed to be serious enough to put him in danger of missing Thursday night's game against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers, so the Browns are likely just taking it easy on the […]