David Villar Dealing With Hip-Flexor Strain

San Francisco Giants third baseman David Villar's (hip) MRI exam revealed a mild hip-flexor strain. He will continue to be re-evaluated on a daily basis. Villar was scratched from the team's Cactus League lineup this weekend and remains out to begin the week. However, he's being listed as day-to-day and should be able to return […]

Brandon Crawford Being Shut Down For A Week

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) is experiencing left knee discomfort and will be shut down for one week in spring training. It's not a great sign for a player that his 36 years old, and there's a chance he may not be ready for Opening Day at the end of March. If Crawford […]

Jordan Walker's Injury Isn't Serious

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker (shoulder), MLB's fourth-ranked overall prospect, avoided a serious injury when he suffered a mild strained right shoulder while sliding in spring action on Saturday. Walker took batting practice in the cages on Sunday, and the team is confident he'll be ready to return to the Grapefruit League lineup on […]

Nick Senzel Expected To Open On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (toe) is expected to be out for the start of the 2023 regular season. He hasn't had a setback with his toe this spring, but he's no longer scheduled to play in a Cactus League game this week. The Reds don't want to rush him if he'll miss Opening Day […]

Mookie Betts To Play Around 20 Games At Second Base

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that outfielder Mookie Betts would play closer to 20 games at second base during the regular season to give Miguel Vargas days off when necessary. In addition to gaining second base eligibility in some fantasy leagues, Betts will serve as LA's leadoff man. It will give him more […]

Trevor Bauer Heading To Japan

Free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer will sign with the Yokohama DeNa BayStars in Japan's professional league. His deal is worth $4 million plus incentives, pending a physical. Bauer will attempt to rehabilitate his image overseas after the Los Angeles Dodgers released him in January after a lengthy domestic-violence suspension. It remains to be seen if […]

Jose Quintana To Be Shut Down For Three Months

New York Mets left-hander Jose Quintana (rib) is expected to be shut down from throwing for at least three months after he was diagnosed last week with a stress fracture on the fifth rib on his left side, according to sources. He would begin throwing again in mid-June at the earliest to ramp up for […]

Chargers Not Expected To Tender Donald Parham Jr.

The Los Angeles Chargers are not expected to tender tight end Donald Parham Jr. as a restricted free agent, according to a source. The two sides had talks but could not agree on a contract extension, so it looks like Parham will hit the open market this week. The 25-year-old has plenty of pass-catching potential, […]

Chargers Re-Sign Easton Stick

The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms to re-sign quarterback Easton Stick on Monday, according to a source. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The fifth-round pick in 2019 will continue to back up Justin Herbert in 2023. The 27-year-old has been the Bolts' backup the last three seasons, but he's only seen action […]

Nyheim Hines Reworking His Contract

Buffalo Bills running back Nyheim Hines is in the process of reworking his deal to stay with the team, according to sources. He will convert part of his base salary in 2023 to a signing bonus to provide some salary cap relief for the Bills. Incentives added to his deal will give him a chance […]

Raiders Expected To Pursue Jimmy Garoppolo

The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to be in on San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo as the QB market settles, according to a source. There is some mutual interest on both sides thanks to the familiarity with some old friends, most importantly head coach Josh McDaniels. Jarrett Stidham just signed a two-year […]

Jarrett Stidham Signing Two-Year Deal With Broncos

Former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham is signing a two-year, $10 million deal with the Denver Broncos on Monday, according to sources. The deal includes $5 million guaranteed and $4 million more in incentives. Stidham played in five games and made his first two career starts for the Raiders to close out the 2022 […]

Browns Restructure Deshaun Watson's Contract

The Cleveland Browns restructured quarterback Deshaun Watson's contract on Monday, creating almost $36 million in salary cap space for the 2023 season, according to a source. The cap conversion gives Cleveland plenty of room to work in free agency, which kicks off on Wednesday. Watson made his return in 2022 and started six games for […]

Austin Ekeler Requesting Permission To Seek Trade

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is requesting permission to speak with other teams about a potential trade after preliminary talks with the team aimed at a contract extension didn't progress, according to his agent Cameron Weiss. Ekeler is one of the best all-purpose backs in the NFL and is the heart and soul […]

Falcons Acquire Jonnu Smith From Patriots

The Atlanta Falcons acquired tight end Jonnu Smith from the New England Patriots on Monday, according to sources. The Patriots will receive a seventh-round pick in exchange. Trading away Smith will open up some 2023 salary cap space for the Patriots while also cementing Hunter Henry in as their unquestioned top pass-catching tight end. In […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Serving As DH Monday

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (knee) is batting third and serving as the designated hitter in Monday's Cactus League game against the San Francisco Giants and left-hander Sean Manaea. Tatis was scratched from Sunday's lineup with a left knee bruise, but obviously it's not a very serious injury. The 24-year-old superstar will be […]

A's Option JJ Bleday To Triple-A

The Oakland Athletics optioned outfielder JJ Bleday to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday. Bleday is headed for some more minor-league seasoning to begin the 2023 season, but he'll surely be up with the A's at some point this year. He was acquired from the Miami Marlins in the offseason in the deal that sent left-hander […]

Anthony Volpe Has Been Red-Hot This Spring

New York Yankees shortstop prospect Anthony Volpe is doing "everything he needs to do" in the competition for the starting job at shortstop this spring, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Volpe crushed a home run and added a double in Sunday's Grapefruit League game as he continues his push to win the starting job […]

Kodai Senga Throws On Flat Ground Monday

After a couple days of rest, New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (finger) threw off flat ground on Monday morning from around 90 feet. Senga didn't appear to be throwing at maximum effort, but it was a step in the right direction. The Japanese hurler is confident he'll be ready for the start of the […]

Michael Brantley Back At Camp

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (personal, shoulder) is back with the team in spring training on Monday. Brantley was away from the team due to personal reasons, but he has yet to make his Grapefruit League debut while recovering from surgery he had on his right labrum last August. The Astros aren't ruling out Opening […]

Lance McCullers Jr. To Throw Again Monday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) will throw for a second time on Monday in the batting cages. It is McCullers' second throwing session in three days as he works to build his way back up after suffering a right forearm strain last month. The 29-year-old right-hander will open the 2023 season on […]

Yandy Diaz Back In The Lineup Monday

Tampa Bay Rays corner infielder Yandy Diaz (hand) is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Monday against the Detroit Tigers and right-hander Miguel Diaz. Diaz is starting at third base and hitting leadoff for the Rays. Diaz was hit on the left hand by a pitch in the spring game on Friday, and this […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Should Return To Lineup In A Few Days

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) should be fine to return to the Grapefruit League lineup in a few days after his baserunning session went well over the weekend. It sounds like the knee worry is almost behind him. Guerrero is dealing with right knee inflammation, but the Blue Jays were taking […]

Buccaneers Expected To Target Baker Mayfield

When free agency begins next week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to target ex-Los Angeles Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield as a potential starting option. Mayfield could also be competition for Kyle Trask, the team's former second-round pick, who the Bucs like a lot after Tom Brady's retirement. Mayfield was cut by the Carolina Panthers […]

Matt Milano Given Two-Year Extension

The Buffalo Bills and All-Pro linebacker Matt Milano agreed on a two-year contract extension through the 2026 season, according to sources. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the move will save Buffalo $6 million in salary cap space in 2023. Milano earned the extension by having one of his best seasons last […]

Buccaneers Rework Russell Gage's Contract

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and wide receiver Russell Gage reworked his contract on Sunday to create additional salary cap space for 2023, taking his base salary this year from $10 million to $7 million, which is now fully guaranteed. Gage also has a chance to hit reasonable incentives and earn it back, according to sources. […]

Jets Agree To Three-Year Extension With Quincy Williams

The New York Jets and linebacker Quincy Williams agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract extension on Sunday that maxes out at $21 million with incentives, according to a source. Williams has recorded back-to-back 100-tackles seasons for the Jets while playing with his little brother Quinnen Williams. In his fourth NFL season, the 26-year-old officially […]

Commanders Give Daron Payne A Four-Year Extension

The Washington Commanders signed star defensive tackle Daron Payne to a four-year extension worth $90 million on Sunday, according to sources. It comes after the team placed the franchise tag on Payne, and he becomes the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history not named Aaron Donald. The deal includes $60 million guaranteed. The 25-year-old led […]

Dolphins Acquire Jalen Ramsey From The Rams

The Miami Dolphins acquired Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in exchange for a third-round pick (No. 77) in 2023 and tight end Hunter Long. The trade will be officially processed on Wednesday when the new league year begins. The Rams are moving on from another player as they […]

Garrett Whitlock, Brayan Bello Face Live Hitters

Boston Red Sox pitchers Garrett Whitlock (hip) and Brayan Bello (forearm) both threw to live hitters on Saturday in camp. Whitlock showed no ill-effects from right hip surgery he had last September when he threw two string innings (46 pitches). His next step will be his Grapefruit League debut against the Rays on Wednesday. Bello […]