Matt Bowman Signs Minor-League Deal With Twins

Free-agent right-hander Matt Bowman signed a minor-league deal with the Minnesota Twins on Thursday that includes an invite to spring training, according to a source. He'll make $925,000 if he reaches the majors. Bowman spent the last three seasons in the New York Yankees organization and made three relief appearances for the Bombers in 2023, […]

Alex Cobb Hopes To Start Throwing Soon

San Francisco Giants right-hander Alex Cobb (hip) is hoping to start a flat-ground throwing program in the next few days. It's unclear when Cobb will be ready to pitch in games leading up to the 2024 season after he had surgery in late October to fix a torn labrum and remove three bone chips from […]

Giants To Use Jordan Hicks As "Conventional Starter"

The San Francisco Giants are committed to using right-hander Jordan Hicks as a "conventional starter" in 2024, and he'll start the year stretched out to five innings and/or 75 pitches. Hicks is excited for the opportunity to be a starter that he hasn't yet received in the big leagues. The 27-year-old hard-throwing right-hander has never […]

Fernando Rodney Trying To Make A Comeback

Long-time major-league closer Fernando Rodney, who will turn 47 years old in two months, is attempting a comeback. He had 327 career saves, earned three All-Star selections, and won a World Series ring, but Rodney still has dreams of stepping back on a big-league mound. "I'm trying to get to 50," Rodney said flatly, before […]

George Kittle Ready To Go Against Packers

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (back) put in three full practices this week and was removed from the final injury report on Thursday. He will play in the Divisional Round of the postseason on Saturday versus the visiting Green Bay Packers. Kittle had some minor back spasms that kept him out of a […]

Christian McCaffrey Cleared To Play In Divisional Round

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) practiced in full all week and was removed from the final injury report for the Divisional Round of the playoffs. After sitting out in the Week 18 regular season finale and during the team's bye in the wild-card round, CMC is good to go for Saturday's game […]

Cubs Unlikely To Trade Christopher Morel

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said that the team isn't trying to trade utility player Christopher Morel this offseason. And as far as where Morel will play in 2024, they view him as a game-changing hitter whom the Cubs want to keep in their lineup, whether he's playing one spot or moving […]

Brewers Considering Garrett Cooper

The Milwaukee Brewers have considered a reunion with first baseman Carlos Santana but have also considered free-agent first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper, according to sources. The 33-year-old right-handed-hitting veteran was originally drafted by Milwaukee in the sixth round in 2013 and is coming off a season with the Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres in which […]

Yankees Hoping Jasson Dominguez Can Return This Summer

New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez (elbow) is doing well and his estimated return timetable is "sometime in the summer," according to general manager Brian Cashman. "We're going to need him whenever he's ready." The 20-year-old Dominican made his major-league debut in 2023 and played in only eight games before needing Tommy John surgery […]

Anthony Rizzo Cleared From Concussion

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that first baseman Anthony Rizzo (concussion) is currently cleared from the concussion he suffered last year and that doctors aren't concerned about symptoms returning. Rizzo was probably fine to play in games at the end of the regular season, but the Yankees weren't going to put him […]

Angels, Red Sox In The Bidding For Adam Duvall

The Los Angeles Angels and Boston Red Sox are in the bidding for free-agent outfielder Adam Duvall, and unless another team comes in late, he's likely to pick between the Angels and Red Sox. Duvall spent the 2023 season with the Red Sox, so a return to Beantown seems like a good move after he […]

Astros Targeting Josh Hader

Despite already having one of the best closers in postseason history in right-hander Ryan Pressly, the Houston Astros are trying to sign free-agent left-hander Josh Hader, who is considered perhaps the best closer in baseball. According to sources briefed on their discussions, the Astros are making a push for the 29-year-old southpaw who has been […]

NFL Scouting Combine To Stay In Indianapolis Through 2025

Indianapolis has struck a deal to host the 2025 NFL scouting combine. There was previously no agreement in place past 2024. It means that the scouting combine will now remain in Indianapolis for at least the next two years despite efforts to take the event on the road to a different city every year. The […]

Kliff Kingsbury Expected To Interview With The Bears

Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, who is currently a senior offensive analyst and quarterbacks coach at USC, is expected to interview for the Chicago Bears' offensive-coordinator job, according to sources. USC quarterback Caleb Williams is expected to receive strong consideration to become the Bears' No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming draft, so […]

Bobby Slowik Interviews For Panthers Head-Coaching Job

Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik interviewed virtually with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday for their head-coaching job. In addition to the Panthers, Slowik has received interest from the Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders for the same position. With Slowik in control as a first-time play-caller in 2023, the Texans ranked […]

Titans Complete Interview With Thomas Brown

The Tennessee Titans completed an interview with Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown for the head-coaching position on Thursday. Brown is one of 10 NFL assistant coaches that are scheduled to meet with the Titans as they look to replace Mike Vrabel, who was fired last week after six seasons with the team. Brown served […]

Falcons Interview Brian Johnson For Head-Coach Job

The Atlanta Falcons interviewed Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson for their head-coaching opening on Thursday. While it seems former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is the favorite for the head-coaching opening in Atlanta at the moment, it doesn't mean the Falcons aren't checking out other candidates. Johnson was in his first year […]

Chargers Interview Mike Vrabel, David Shaw

The Los Angeles Chargers interviewed former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel and former Stanford head coach David Shaw for their head-coaching job on Thursday, according to sources. It's the first known interview for the 48-year-old Vrabel, who went 54-45 with three playoff trips in six seasons as the head coach for the Titans. The […]

Colts Pleasantly Surprised By Anthony Richardson As A Passer

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder) only played in four games in his first year in the NFL in 2023 due to a shoulder injury that eventually required season-ending surgery, but in that small sample size he managed to impress the team with his throwing ability, which had been a question mark coming into […]

Maxx Crosby Has Cleanup Surgery On His Knee

Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby (knee) underwent a small cleanup surgery on his knee on Wednesday to help fix issues with his bursa joint. Crosby had been dealing with a knee injury since Week 2 of the 2023 season but still made all 17 starts and finished with a career-high 14.5 sacks, […]

Kadarius Toney, Skyy Moore Limited Again Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Kadarius Toney (ankle, hip), Skyy Moore (knee) and Justyn Ross (calf) were all limited in practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Toney and Moore both last played back in Week 15, so even if both of them are active for the Divisional Round game this Sunday […]

Stefon Diggs Gets Rest Day Thursday

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (foot) received a veteran day of rest at practice on Thursday after taking part in full on Wednesday. It's a new injury listed for Diggs, but it's apparently nothing major, and he should be just fine to play in Sunday's Divisional Round playoff game against the visiting Kansas City […]

Gabe Davis Misses Another Practice

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) missed his second straight practice this week on Thursday. Davis suffered a PCL sprain in the Week 18 win over the Miami Dolphins, missed practice all of last week and didn't play in the wild-card win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. The 24-year-old is now trending toward […]

Chase Edmonds Picks Up Another DNP

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Chase Edmonds (toe) was unable to practice with the team on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Edmonds is now fully in jeopardy of missing the Divisional Round of the playoffs on Sunday in Detroit against the Lions. The 27-year-old will need to get back on the practice […]

Chris Godwin Returns To Practice Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) returned to a limited practice session on Thursday after he was deemed a non-participant on Wednesday. Godwin was most likely just being rested in the first practice of the week on Wednesday, so he should be fully ready to go for Sunday's Divisional Round game against the […]

Devin Duvernay Will Play In Divisional Round

With Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Tylan Wallace (knee) out for the Divisional Round playoff game on Saturday against the Houston Texans, receiver Devin Duvernay (back) will be activated from Injured Reserve and will play, according to head coach John Harbaugh. The Ravens currently have two open 53-man roster spots, one which will be used for […]

Kalif Raymond Misses Another Practice Thursday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (knee) missed his second straight practice of the week on Thursday. Raymond injured his knee in the Week 18 regular season finale, didn't practice at all last week and was held out of the wild-card win over the Los Angeles Rams last Sunday night. The fact that the 29-year-old […]

Sam LaPorta Downgraded To Limited Thursday

Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta (knee) was downgraded to a limited practice participant on Thursday after he was listed as a full participant on Wednesday. Instead of suffering a setback with his hyperextended knee, the Lions were most likely resting the 23-year-old after he played through his knee injury in last weekend's wild-card […]

Zay Flowers Officially Good To Go For Divisional Round

Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers (calf) was able to put in full practices on Wednesday and Thursday and has been removed from the final injury report this week. He is cleared to play on Saturday against the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round. The Ravens held Flowers out in a meaningless Week 18 […]

Marlon Humphrey Ruled Out Against Texans

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf) missed practice all week and has officially been ruled out for Saturday's Divisional Round playoff contest versus the upstart Houston Texans. In addition to Humphrey, linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips (shoulder) and safety Ar'Darius Washington (pectoral) are listed as questionable for Baltimore's defense. The 27-year-old Humphrey injured his calf in Week […]