Stephen Strasburg Preparing For Start Of The Year

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) is no longer rehabbing from thoracic outlet surgery, according to Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo. Instead, he is currently preparing for the season. Rizzo also added that the team "won't fully know how things are until he's letting it rip off the mound." The 33-year-old Strasburg is being […]

Connor Joe Claims He's Fully Healed

Colorado Rockies outfielder Connor Joe (hamstring) has said that he is fully healed from last year's season-ending hamstring injury, according to a Tweet from Rockies reporter Thomas Harding. Harding also Tweeted out a video of Joe taking batting practice. The 29-year-old saw his first extended opportunity in the majors last year and he delivered some […]

Corey Knebel Named Phillies Closer

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi has stated that relief pitcher Corey Knebel is the team's closer "as of right now," according to a Tweet from Phillies reporter Alex Coffey. The news isn't particularly surprising. Knebel was signed by the Phillies this offseason after the team struggled to find a consistent ninth inning arm last year. […]

Sonny Gray Traded To The Twins

The Minnesota Twins have acquired starting pitcher Sonny Gray in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds. Gray and minor league pitcher Francis Peguero are heading to Minnesota in exchange for pitcher Chase Petty, who was a first round pick of the Twins in 2021. Gray will bring a much-needed veteran presence to a young Twins […]

Jordan Lyles Officially Signs With Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles have officially signed pitcher Jordan Lyles to a one-year deal worth $5.5 million. The two sides had reportedly agreed to the deal before the lockout began, but it didn't become official until just now. A physical had been pending and it was postponed due to the lockout. The 31-year-old Lyles spent each […]

Andy Ibanez To Be Rangers Starting Third Baseman?

Texas Rangers third baseman Andy Ibanez appears to be the favorite to be the team's Opening Day third baseman, according to Rangers beat writer Kennedi Landry. The Rangers traded fellow third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa to the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, removing a roadblock for Ibanez. The team will also be without third baseman Josh Jung […]

Kurt Suzuki Returns To Angels On One-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Angels are bringing back catcher Kurt Suzuki on a one-year, $1.75 million deal, according to MLB Insider's Robert Murray. Murray notes that the deal is pending a physical. Suzuki split catching duties with Max Stassi last year. Stassi, who also received a one-year contract from the Angels this offseason, was the superior […]

Craig Kimbrel Expected To Remain With White Sox

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel has been the subject of various trade rumors this offseason. He has been linked to teams such as the St. Louis Cardinals and two of his former clubs, the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs. However, on Saturday, White Sox manager Tony La Russa was asked whether he […]

Max Muncy Swings A Bat On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (elbow) took light batting practice on the field on Saturday. He was taking pitches from a short distance, but it was his first on-field batting practice since tearing his UCL in October. News broke on Friday that Muncy was expected to be ready for Opening Day. We should see […]

Anibal Sanchez Impresses During Saturday Showcase

Free-agent pitcher Anibal Sanchez had a showcase in front of multiple clubs on Saturday. According to Jon Heyman, Sanchez was impressive during the showcase and even received an offer just 10 minutes after he finished throwing. However, Heyman didn't release information on which team extended said offer. The 38-year-old Sanchez didn't pitch in the majors […]

Braves Throwing "Aggressive" Offers At Freddie Freeman

Free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman has been heavily linked to the Los Angeles Dodgers over the past day or so. However, the only franchise he's known over the past 12 years is still very much in the mix. According to Jim Bowden of CBS Sports, the Atlanta Braves are "being aggressive with packages with different […]

Blue Jays Land Yusei Kikuchi On Three-Year Deal

The Toronto Blue Jays have signed starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year deal worth $36 million, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. The 30-year-old Kikuchi spent the last three years with the Seattle Mariners and had his best overall season last year. He was an All-Star in 2021 and he finished the year with […]

Dodgers Sign Daniel Zamora To Minor League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed relief pitcher Daniel Zamora to a minor league deal. The 28-year-old appeared in four games for the Seattle Mariners last year, pitching to a 6.23 ERA and a 1.385 WHIP over 4 1/3 innings. The Mariners wound up designating him for assignment in June. Zamora had some strong minor […]

Jorge Soler Expected To Be A Hot Target

Free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler is expected to receive interest from a number of teams now that free agency talks have resumed. According to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, Soler received interest from over six teams prior to the lockout. And now that the designated hitter spot is officially coming to the National League, the interest in […]

J.D. Davis Could Be On The Move

New York Mets infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis is among one of the top trade candidates for the team, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Puma reports that prior to the lockout, there were a number of teams that expressed interest in Davis, including the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, Minnesota Twins and Oakland […]

Carlos Rodon's Medical Evaluation Looking Clean

Free-agent starting pitcher Carlos Rodon has been linked to a number of teams this offseason, and the interest for him may continue to rise. According to Andy Martino of SNY, the clubs who have seen Rodon's medical information have been satisfied, indicating he is healthy going into the 2022 season. The 29-year-old has had a […]

Yankees Targeting Matt Olson

The New York Yankees are looking to add a first baseman prior to the start of the 2022 season. According to a report from Yankees beat writer Erik Boland, Athletics first baseman Matt Olson is their preference at the position. However, the Athletics will have a high asking price in return for Olson, targeting prospects […]

Alex Reyes, Jordan Hicks Unlikely For Rotation

St. Louis Cardinals pitchers Alex Reyes and Jordan Hicks seem to both be destined for bullpen roles, at least to start the year, according to a Tweet from Cardinals beat writer Jeff Jones. In his Tweet, Jones reported that Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol stated, "I do think getting Alex and Jordan stretched is going to […]

Cubs Among Favorites To Land Carlos Correa

Free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa is one of the top available free agents remaining on the market and has been linked to a variety of teams. As of now, the Chicago Cubs appear to be one of the most likely landing spots for the former Astro. The Cubs were engaged in heavy dialogue with Correa prior […]

Isaiah Stewart, Hamidou Diallo Out On Friday

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (knee) and forward Hamidou Diallo (finger) have been ruled out for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. Stewart has a bone bruise in his knee and he is set to be re-evaluated mid-next week. Diallo, meanwhile, has a sprained left index finger. Marvin Bagley III benefits the most from Stewart's […]

Christian Wood Listed As Questionable For Friday

Houston Rockets center Christian Wood (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks due to a non-COVID illness. The illness has kept him on the sidelines for each of the team's last two games. While Wood has been out, we've seen rookie center Alperen Sengun take advantage of his extra […]

Anthony Edwards Questionable For Friday's Game

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Orlando Magic. Edwards had been sidelined for about a week with a knee injury, but he made his return to action on Wednesday, scoring 16 points over 25 minutes against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Timberwolves have a back-to-back set […]

Dillon Brooks Doubtful For Friday's Game

Memphis Grizzlies small forward Dillon Brooks (ankle) is listed as doubtful ahead of Friday's contest against the New York Knicks. The former Oregon Duck has been out since early January due to a left ankle sprain, but it seems as if he's trending towards making his return. Assuming he has no setbacks, it's likely that […]

Jimmy Butler Questionable For Friday's Game

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler (illness) was a late scratch for the team's most recent game against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday due to a non-COVID illness. He is now listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. The team will likely have to monitor how Butler is feeling during the day […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Ruled Out For Friday

Utah Jazz forward Bojan Bogdanovic (leg) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The seven-year veteran was forced to leave the team's game on Wednesday after suffering a lower right leg injury. The timing of the injury is certainly disappointing as Bogdanovic had been red hot lately. He hit a […]

Myles Turner Partakes In Non-Contact Work

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (foot) went through 30 minutes of non-contact work at practice on Thursday, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. While Turner remains without a timetable for a return, Carlisle stated that Turner is "inching forward a little bit each day." Turner has been out since mid-January due to a stress reaction in […]

Cam Reddish Will Not Return This Season

New York Knicks small forward Cam Reddish (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2021-22 season, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Reddish was diagnosed with a right shoulder separation and he has a recovery timeline of about six weeks. The former Blue Devil was acquired by the Knicks in January in a […]

C.J. McCollum Entering Health And Safety Protocols

New Orleans Pelicans point guard C.J. McCollum has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols. As a result, he will miss Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. This is rough and untimely news for McCollum, who had really been rolling lately with exactly 32 points in each of his last two games. It's […]

Seahawks Not Looking To Trade DK Metcalf Or Tyler Lockett

There has been a lot of speculation in recent days that the Seattle Seahawks could be looking to trade either of their top receivers, DK Metcalf or Tyler Lockett. However, according to Mike Sando of The Athletic, the Seahawks haven't given any indication that Metcalf or Lockett are available. Sando stated in a Tweet that […]

Jerry Jeudy Set To Benefit From Russell Wilson Trade

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has been one of the biggest fantasy winners from the offseason so far. This week, the team acquired Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks, elevating the franchise's quarterback situation substantially. Jeudy suffered from both injuries and lackluster quarterback play over his first two NFL seasons. He turns 23 years […]