Chicago Bears list QB Justin Fields as questionable for Sunday's game — and backup Trevor Siemian says he'll be ‘ready to go’ if needed  —  The Chicago Bears are hoping to carry a decision on the status of quarterback Justin Fields until kickoff Sunday against the New York Jets.

Yankees-Mets collusion charges in Judge-deGrom cases don't hold water  —  The Yankees have been linked to Mets star free agent Jacob deGrom, but they have more enthusiasm for other pursuits.  And that has nothing to do with any alleged unholy alliance between Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner and his Mets counterpart, Steve Cohen.

Pittsburgh Pirates, 1B Carlos Santana agree on 1-year, $6.7M deal  —  First baseman Carlos Santana and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on a one-year, $6.7 million contract, pending the results of a physical, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN.  —  Santana, 36, finished …

Revisiting the Laremy Tunsil trade and Miami's riches to come from it ahead of Dolphins-Texans  —  South Florida Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins and Dave Hyde discuss what the Dolphins four game win streak against losing record teams means, growth, consistency. (, , /South Florida Sun Sentinel)

With Josh Jung at third base, Rangers' infield of the future is here  —  Will Rangers have to consider trading Ezequiel Duran or Josh Smith to acquire pitching?  —  As the Rangers prepare for the heart of the offseason shopping season and the bazaar known as the Winter Meetings in early December …

Because You Asked - Holiday Heist  —  The fatigue that I keep blaming on tryptophan, which makes no sense because I use the excuse year-round, limits how much heavy lifting I can do in one day.  —  The mailbag isn't a priority compared to daily workouts, but I decided to empty it this morning while it's still relatively light.

Cubs offseason: What we're hearing about Kodai Senga, Seiya Suzuki and shortstops  —  The Chicago Cubs are still waiting for the first domino to fall in what could be a transformative offseason at Wrigley Field, which is currently set up as a winter wonderland with kiddie rides, holiday lights and an ice skating rink.

Yankees intrigued by Carlos Rodon with Justin Verlander also in mix  —  MORE FROM:  —  Aaron Judge remains by far the Yankees' main target (and the one they're most likely to sign), but they are simultaneously pursuing many top free-agent starting pitchers, shortstops and outfielders.

Magic's Paolo Banchero, Moe Wagner available to make returns vs. 76ers  —  INDIANAPOLIS — The Orlando Magic could get a much-needed boost to their frontcourt vs. the Philadelphia 76ers at Amway Center.  —  Rookie forward Paolo Banchero and big man Moe Wagner are available to make their returns Friday.

ASK IRA: Could Nikola Jovic have staying power in Heat lineup?  —  Q: When Jimmy Butler comes back, Caleb Martin slides to the reserve role for Jimmy Butler like a glove.  Nikola Jovic should start from here on out.  - A.J.  —  A: Which likely would mean, because of numbers …