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Trevon Diggs DAL CBCowboys' Trevon Diggs: Likely to be activated from IR
12m agoThe Cowboys are planning on activating Diggs (knee) from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Diggs landed on injured reserve in late October due to a concussion, but he has since been working through a knee injury. He drew the questionable tag for Sunday's game after being a limited practice participant during Week 16 prep, but with DaRon Bland (foot) ruled out, Rapoport relays that Diggs could return to the lineup but work in a rotational role in the secondary. Diggs would need to be activated from injured reserve Saturday in order to be available for Sunday's game.
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Harold Fannin Jr. CLE TEBrowns' Harold Fannin: Position leader Week 16
2h agoFannin is expected to lead the Browns' tight end unit Week 16 against the Bills, as David Njoku (knee) has been ruled out, per Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Njoku will miss a second consecutive game, paving the way for Fannin to garner a high snap volume and potential red-zone looks. He's amassed 25 combined targets the last two games and appears to be rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders' preferred receiver. In the four games with Sanders under center, Fannin has 22 receptions on 36 targets (three in the red zone) for 245 yards and two touchdowns.
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Trayveon Williams CLE RBBrowns' Trayveon Williams: Could be top backup
2h agoWilliams is in line to back up Quinshon Judkins in Week 16, as Dylan Sampson (hand) has been ruled out, per Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Browns were in a similar situation last week when Williams made his Cleveland debut, as both Sampson and Jerome Ford (shoulder) were unavailable. It was somewhat surprising that Williams got the nod as the top backup ahead of Raheim Sanders, who's been with the organization all season. However it shakes out Sunday against the Bills, neither of the backups are expected to play a significant role as long as Judkins is healthy.
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Julian Love SEA SAFSeahawks' Julian Love: Back to normal workload
12h agoLove recorded eight tackles (three solo) in Thursday's 38-37 win over the Rams.
This marked Love's third game since returning from injured reserve. He had recorded only two combined tackles across the first two games of that sample, but he performed to his typical standard in Thursday's win. Love should be in line for a solid close to the regular season.
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DeMarcus Lawrence SEA LBSeahawks' DeMarcus Lawrence: Makes nine stops
12h agoLawrence recorded nine tackles (three solo) and one pass defensed in Thursday's 38-37 win over the Rams.
Lawrence began the week on the injury report with a quad injury, but that didn't plague him in Thursday's win. He played a season-high 65 defensive snaps and also turned in his highest tackle total. Lawrence had topped two tackles only once in his last five games entering Thursday's matchup.
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Devon Witherspoon SEA CBSeahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Tallies nine stops in Week 16 win
12h agoWitherspoon posted nine tackles (five solo) during the Seahawks' 38-37 overtime win over the Rams on Thursday.
Witherspoon matched a season high that he set in Week 4 against the Cardinals and finished as the Seahawks' fourth-leading tackler behind Drake Thomas (13), Ernest Jones (12) and Nick Emmanwori (11). Since the Seahawks' Week 8 bye, Witherspoon has totaled 47 tackles (30 solo), five pass defenses (one interception) and one fumble recovery across eight games.
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Wade Meckler SF CFGiants' Wade Meckler: Designated for assignment
15h agoThe Giants designated Meckler for assignment Friday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
With Adrian Houser's signing becoming official Friday, Meckler will end up as the roster casualty necessary to make room on San Francisco's 40-man roster. The 25-year-old outfielder slashed .287/.390/.370 across 401 plate appearances at Triple-A Sacramento this past season, but he hasn't appeared in an MLB game since 2023. His ability to play across the outfield and at second base will help his chances of being claimed by another club. However, his chances of contributing in the majors are slim.
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Marco Luciano PIT LFPirates' Marco Luciano: DFA'd by Bucs
15h agoThe Pirates designated Luciano for assignment Friday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Just two weeks after being claimed from San Francisco, Luciano will once again enter the waiver process following Pittsburgh's acquisitions of Brandon Lowe, Jake Mangum and Mason Montgomery on Friday. The 24-year-old Luciano -- once considered a top prospect in baseball -- could still be an attractive waiver target for other clubs despite his career .590 OPS in the big leagues.
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Tsung-Che Cheng PIT SSPirates' Tsung-Che Cheng: Pushed off 40-man
15h agoThe Pirates designated Cheng for assignment Friday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
The Pirates needed to clear some roster space after bringing in three players via a three-team trade with Houston and Tampa Bay on Friday, and Cheng will end up as one of the casualties. The 24-year-old infielder made his MLB debut near the beginning of last season, going 0-for-7 with three strikeouts before being sent back to the minors. He didn't fare well at the plate in Triple-A either, slashing .209/.310/.271 with 36 RBI, 37 runs scored and 18 steals across 398 plate appearances at Indianapolis.
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Ian Hamilton NYY RPBraves' Ian Hamilton: Signs with Atlanta
15h agoHamilton signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with Atlanta on Friday.
Hamilton finished 2025 with a 4.28 ERA and 1.25 WHIP across 40 regular-season innings -- the worst numbers of his three-year tenure in the Bronx. The 30-year-old righty will now attempt to land a spot in Atlanta's bullpen, but even if he makes the big-league club, he won't be likely to receive many high-leverage opportunities with Raisel Iglesias, Robert Suarez, Dylan Lee and Joe Jimenez (knee) already on the roster.
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Ildemaro Vargas ARI 2BDiamondbacks' Ildemaro Vargas: Back with D-backs on minors deal
16h agoVargas signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Vargas spent most of his time at Triple-A Reno this past season but still managed to appear in 38 games for the D-backs, during which he slashed .270/.292/.383 with 19 RBI and 12 runs scored. He'll officially return to the organization to begin the 2026 campaign, although he's expected to remain an organizational depth piece.
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Brandon Waddell NYM RPMets' Brandon Waddell: Outrighted to Triple-A
18h agoThe Mets outrighted Waddell to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
New York designated Waddell for assignment earlier this week, and he'll remain in the organization after clearing waivers. Waddell posted a 3.45 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 22:11 K:BB across 31.1 major-league innings last season.
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Ayo Dosunmu CHI PGBulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Limited playing time in return
40m agoDosunmu (thumb) tallied eight points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three assists, one rebound and one steal across 14 minutes in Friday's 136-125 win over the Cavaliers.
Dosunmu made his return to action after he had missed Chicago's last three games due to a sprained right thumb. Though Dosunmu is averaging 27.1 minutes per game over 21 appearances on the campaign, he could struggle to reach that level of playing time on a consistent basis now that the Bulls are as healthy as they've been at any point this season.
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Tyrese Proctor CLE PGCavaliers' Tyrese Proctor: Hits for 16 in Friday's start
2h agoProctor supplied 16 points (6-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Friday's 136-125 loss to the Bulls.
Making his first career NBA start with Donovan Mitchell (illness) sidelined, Proctor set a new personal best in rebounding while falling just short of setting a new season scoring high. The 2025 second-round pick hasn't yet earned a regular spot in the Cavaliers' backcourt rotation, but he's played at least 17 minutes in four of his last seven appearances dating back to Nov. 23 and scored in double digits three times during that span. With Sam Merrill (hand) and Max Strus (foot) on the shelf as well, there could be opportunities for Proctor if he wins the trust of coach Kenny Atkinson.
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Jarrett Allen CLE CCavaliers' Jarrett Allen: Double-double in Friday's loss
2h agoAllen closed Friday's 136-125 loss to the Bulls with 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 30 minutes.
The double-double was his fourth of the season and first since Nov. 12. Ongoing finger issues have cost Allen nine of the Cavs' last 13 contests, but Friday marked the first time he'd played at least 30 minutes in a game since Nov. 5, an encouraging sign. In three games since getting back on the court, the veteran center is averaging 12.3 points, 7.0 boards, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks while shooting 61.5 percent from the floor.
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Isaiah Hartenstein OKC CThunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Returns with poor scoring result
2h agoHartenstein finished Friday's 112-107 loss to the Timberwolves with one point (0-2 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one block in 28 minutes.
Although Hartenstein's work off the glass was sufficient, he was limited to just one point in the defeat. Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle were very effective under the basket, denying Hartenstein putback opportunities from offensive boards. The Thunder's inability to dominate inside was their undoing. The team will hope for a better result from Hartenstein on Monday against the Grizzlies.
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Josh Giddey CHI PGBulls' Josh Giddey: Productive in Friday's win
2h agoGiddey had 17 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt), six rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Friday's 136-125 win over Cleveland.
While Giddey took a step back from Wednesday's triple-double in the first game of a home-and-home set against the Cavaliers, he still delivered solid production. The fifth-year guard has taken a big step forward with his three-point shooting this season, draining multiple treys in nine of the last 12 games while shooting 43.3 percent from beyond the arc and averaging 19.6 points, 8.5 boards, 7.9 assists, 2.4 threes and 1.1 steals a contest.
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Alex Caruso OKC PGThunder's Alex Caruso: Grabs 12 rebounds in loss
2h agoCaruso notched seven points (2-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 22 minutes during Friday's 112-107 loss to the Timberwolves.
Caruso made a great contribution with the second unit, providing a good dose of defensive spark at the right moments. Although the veteran hasn't done much in the scoring column this season, he's been a valuable source of production in secondary categories. His average of 1,8 steals per game is on pace to set a career high for the ninth-year pro.
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Brandon Hagel TB LWLightning's Brandon Hagel: Unavailable Saturday
1m agoHagel (upper body) won't play against Carolina on Saturday, Lightning reporter Gabby Shirley reports.
Hagel will miss his second straight game, and it wouldn't be surprising if he sat out Monday's matchup against St. Louis to give him some additional time to rest before the Christmas break. He has accounted for 18 goals, 31 points, 95 shots on net and 25 hits through 32 appearances this season.
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Kaiden Guhle MON DCanadiens' Kaiden Guhle: Lands on LTIR
8m agoGuhle (groin) has been been moved to long-term injured reserve, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports on Saturday.
The Canadiens also placed Kirby Dach (foot) on LTIR to help accommodate the acquisition of Phillip Danault (illness) from the Kings on Friday. Guhle has been out for the last 16 games, and he may not be available to play until at least mid-January.
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Hendrix Lapierre WAS CCapitals' Hendrix Lapierre: Healthy scratch Saturday
13m agoLapierre will be a healthy scratch Saturday after missing Thursday's game versus Toronto with an illness, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Head coach Spencer Carbery will go with the same lineup as Thursday, when they shut out the Maple Leafs 4-0. Lapierre has five assists, 22 hits and 24 shots on goal over 32 appearances this season. He could return to the lineup Sunday in Detroit.
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Kirby Dach MON CCanadiens' Kirby Dach: Shifts to LTIR
17m agoDach (foot) was moved to long-term injured reserve, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports on Saturday.
The Canadiens also shifted Kaiden Guhle (groin) to LTIR in moves that probably occurred after the team acquired Phillip Danault (illness) from the Kings on Friday. Dach has missed the last 16 games and may not be ready to return until the calendar flips to 2026.
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Igor Shesterkin NYR GRangers' Igor Shesterkin: Gets starting nod Saturday
17m agoShesterkin will patrol the home crease versus Philadelphia on Saturday, per Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic.
Shesterkin returned to form in St. Louis on Thursday, turning aside 26 shots in a 2-1 overtime win. He had allowed 10 goals on 67 shots in his three previous appearances, going 1-2-0. Overall, Shesterkin is 14-11-3 with a 2.49 GAA and a .910 save percentage across 28 starts this season. The Flyers are generating 2.85 goals per game in 2025-26, 23rd in the NHL.
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Artemi Panarin NYR LWRangers' Artemi Panarin: Ready to rock
22m agoPanarin (illness) will return to the lineup Saturday versus Philadelphia, Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic reports.
Panarin was forced to miss Thursday's tilt in St. Louis with the illness. The 34-year-old has tallied 11 times while adding 23 assists over 35 contests this season. He will return to the top line, as well as first power-play duty.
