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Jonathan Taylor Practicing In Full
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) was a full participant in practice on Thursday, which is good news for his availability in Week 10 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Taylor missed the Week 9 loss to the New England Patriots and has now missed three total games due to the injury. It looks like […]
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Jake Matthews Leaves Team For Personal Reasons
Atlanta Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews has headed back to Atlanta on Thursday for his wife's delivery of his first child. However, the hope is to have Matthews back in time for the Thursday night game against the Carolina Panthers. Matthews has been a key cog for Atlanta's four-headed rushing attack this year as well […]
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Matt Ryan Back At Practice Thursday
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (shoulder) is back at practice on Thursday. Ryan is dealing with a Grade 2 right shoulder sprain and was demoted from the starting role in favor of Sam Ehlinger a few weeks back. The Colts continue to say that Ehlinger will be their starter going forward, even in the wake […]
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Jahan Dotson Limited In Thursday's Practice
Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson (hamstring) was officially listed as limited in Thursday's practice. It's a significant development for the 22-year-old, as it's his first practice since he aggravated his hamstring on Oct. 20. He hasn't played since Week 4, but he'll have a shot to return on Monday night against the undefeated […]
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Mecole Hardman Won't Practice Thursday
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (abdomen) will not practice on Thursday due to abdominal soreness. Hardman also missed practice on Wednesday, so his availability is highly in question for the Week 10 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 24-year-old has scored a touchdown in three straight games, so it would be a frustrating […]
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Josh Reynolds Still Absent From Practice
Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (back) missed another day of practice on Thursday. Reynolds missed the Week 9 win over the Green Bay Packers, and he looks set for another absence in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears unless he can return to practice on Friday. In his absence last Sunday, Kalif Raymond and […]
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Kyler Murray Back At Practice
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring) was seen at practice on Thursday in the portion open to the media. Murray was held out of practice on Wednesday, but his return on Thursday confirms he's not dealing with a serious injury leading up to the Week 10 matchup against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. His hamstring […]
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Jonathan Taylor Practicing Again Thursday
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is practicing for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Taylor was held out for the third time this year due to his ankle injury in Week 9 but appears to be on track to return for the Week 10 tilt against the Las Vegas Raiders this […]
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Raiders Put Hunter Renfrow On Injured Reserve
The Las Vegas Raiders are placing wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (oblique) on Injured Reserve on Thursday due to his oblique injury, according to a source. Both Renfrow and tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) have been put on IR on the same day, which opens up more opportunities for receiver Mack Hollins and Foster Moreau moving […]
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Josh Allen Not Practicing Again Thursday
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) wasn't seen at practice on Thursday in the portion open to the media. It will be Allen's second straight missed practice after he suffered a UCL injury in the Week 9 loss to the New York Jets, putting his status firmly in doubt for this Sunday's game against the […]
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Darren Waller Placed On Injured Reserve
The Las Vegas Raiders placed tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Thursday, according to a source. Waller aggravated his hamstring injury and the Raiders think this will give him four weeks to get healthy in order to finish the season strong. He won't be eligible to play in the next four games, […]
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Giants Not Picking Up Evan Longoria's Option
As expected, the San Francisco Giants aren't picking up third baseman Evan Longoria's $13 million option for the 2023 season, making him a free agent. Instead, he'll receive a $5 million buyout. Dialogue remains open with the team, so a reunion is possible. Longoria is interested in seeing what free agency has to offer, though. […]
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Mariners Showing Interest In Brandon Nimmo
The Seattle Mariners have expressed formal interest in free-agent outfielder Brandon Nimmo, according to sources. The Mariners are looking for a left-handed bat and improved on-base percentage, and Nimmo would bring both of those things to Seattle. Nimmo is a native of Wyoming and has posted a strong .385 on-base percentage in his seven MLB […]
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Rangers Make Contact With Jacob deGrom, Carlos Rodon
The Texas Rangers are showing interest in the top of the free-agent pitching market and have made contact with the agents for Jacob deGrom, Carlos Rodon and Kodai Senga, according to sources. The Rangers are also expected to give left-hander Martin Perez the $19.65 million qualifying offer. Texas acquired right-hander Jake Odorizzi from the Atlanta […]
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Mets Pick Up Carlos Carrasco's Option
The New York Mets are picking up starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco's $14 million option for the 2023 season, according to general manager Billy Eppler. The Mets need all the starting pitching help they can with Jacob deGrom, Chris Bassitt and Taijuan Walker all hitting free agency this offseason. Carrasco, 35, finished his second full season […]
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Rays Decline Kevin Kiermaier's 2023 Option
The Tampa Bay Rays declined outfielder Kevin Kiermaier's $13 million option for the 2023 season on Thursday, making him a free agent. Kiermaier underwent season-ending hip surgery in August. The 32-year-old center fielder only managed to play in 63 games in 2022 and hit an underwhelming .228/.281/.369 with seven home runs, 22 RBI, 28 runs […]
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Rangers Planning To Give Qualifying Offer To Martin Perez
The Texas Rangers are planning to give left-hander Martin Perez the $19.65 million qualifying offer by the deadline on Thursday. It makes sense after Perez had the best season of his career in 2022, going 12-8 with a career-low 2.89 ERA (3.26 FIP), a 1.26 WHIP, a career-high 169 strikeouts and 69 walks in 196 […]
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Jose Ramirez Undergoes Successful Surgery
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (thumb) underwent successful right thumb surgery on Wednesday to fix the ulnar collateral ligament injury that he suffered in June. Ramirez is expected to resume baseball activity in six to eight weeks. The 30-year-old All-Star played through the injury, but his power production definitely took a dip in the […]
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Justin Verlander Opts Out Of His Contract
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander has opted out of his contract and has become a free agent. Verlander could have stayed in Houston for $25 million in 2023, but he should be able to get much more on a multi-year deal on the open market. The 39-year-old right-hander missed all of 2021 after having […]
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Colts Sign Jake Funk, Cut Phillip Lindsay
The Indianapolis Colts signed running back Jake Funk to their practice squad on Thursday and released running back Phillip Lindsay from the practice squad in a corresponding move. In five games for the Los Angeles Rams this year, Funk saw one snap on offense. The former seventh-round pick in 2021 played in 10 games in […]
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Brandin Cooks Participates In Thursday's Practice
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (wrist) was taking part in practice on Thursday. He was present for Wednesday's session but didn't get any work in. Cooks was unhappy that he wasn't traded at the deadline last week and was held out of last Thursday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles as a result. Despite the […]
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Deebo Samuel Practices In Full Wednesday
San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and Jauan Jennings (hamstring) and fullback Kyle Juszczyk (finger) all practiced in full on Wednesday. Samuel missed Week 8 but had the bye to heal up in Week 9, so he appears to be on track to play in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers on […]
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Surgery On The Table For Blake Treinen
The Los Angeles Dodgers and relief pitcher Blake Treinen (shoulder) are discussing the best way to move forward with the shoulder injury that kept him out for most of the 2022 season. Surgery is among the options being discussed. Treinen made only three relief appearances in April before he injured his right shoulder, and he […]
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Mets Make Mychal Givens A Free Agent
The New York Mets declined relief pitcher Mychal Givens' $3.5 million mutual option for the 2023 season on Wednesday, according to general manager Billy Eppler. Givens is now a free agent. The Mets acquired Givens from the Chicago Cubs at the trade deadline in early August, and he had a 4.79 ERA (4.22 FIP), a […]
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Nick Anderson Outrighted By The Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays outrighted right-handed relief pitcher Nick Anderson on Wednesday, according to sources. Anderson is now on waivers and the other 29 teams can now add him to their major-league roster. If he clears waivers, he will remain in Tampa's minor-league system. Injuries have derailed Anderson's career since 2020. He pitched in just […]
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Padres, Nick Martinez Discussing Contract Restructure
The San Diego Padres and right-hander Nick Martinez have discussed the possibility of restructuring his contract. It would be a surprise if Martinez didn't end up staying in 2023, but his playoff performance didn't hurt his potential free-agent market. The 32-year-old was solid in his first year for the Friars in a swing role, going […]
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Dodgers Likely To Give Qualifying Offer To Tyler Anderson
There's a good chance that the Los Angeles Dodgers will extend the $19.65 million qualifying offer to All-Star left-hander Tyler Anderson, according to sources. Not many people expected Anderson, 32, to have a breakout season in 2022, but he did. The veteran southpaw went 15-5 with a 2.57 ERA (3.31 FIP), a 1.00 WHIP, 138 […]
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Garrett Whitlock Expected To Be A Starter
The Boston Red Sox told right-hander Garrett Whitlock that he will almost certainly be used as a starting pitcher in 2023, according to general manager Brian O'Halloran. The team also plans to have Tanner Houck build up as a starter, but there's still a chance he's used out of the bullpen. Whitlock had arthroscopic right […]
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Red Sox, Rafael Devers Not Close To Extension
The Boston Red Sox and third baseman Rafael Devers plan to continue to talk about a long-term deal and have mutual interest in getting something done, but as of now, the two sides aren't close on anything, according to sources. Devers wants to resolve the talks before the start of the 2023 season. There's a […]
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Kolby Allard Shipped To The Braves
The Atlanta Braves acquired left-hander Kolby Allard from the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in exchange for right-hander Jake Odorizzi and cash considerations. Allard returns to Atlanta after they took him in the first round of the 2015 draft. The 25-year-old southpaw made only 10 relief appearances for Texas in 2022 and had a rough 7.29 […]
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