Carlos Rodon Has Successful Spring Debut

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Carlos Rodon fanned four batters on just 40 pitches and generated nine swinging strikes in 2 2/3 innings in his Cactus League debut on Thursday against his former team, the Chicago White Sox. The left-hander also gave up two hits and a run but didn't walk anyone while throwing 40 […]

Logan Gilbert Looks Great In First Spring Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert struck out six hitters in three innings against the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday in his first Cactus League start. He gave up a solo home run in his first inning. The right-hander was touching 91 mph with his slider, and he looks ready to push for All-Star status in […]

Kevin Kiermaier Scratched With Sore Groin

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (groin) was scratched from the spring game on Friday due to left groin soreness. Josh Lowe will now start in center field in the Grapefruit League game. Injuries have been an issue for Kiermaier this spring, as he's also dealt with some neck and back stiffness, so it's something […]

Giants Agree With Richie James Friday

The New York Giants agreed with former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver/returner Richie James on an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday, according to a source. The former seventh-round pick missed last year with a knee injury after recording a career-high 23 catches in 2020. The 26-year-old from Middle Tennessee State will be more valuable to […]

Fred Johnson Signs With Buccaneers

Former Cincinnati Bengals free-agent offensive lineman Fred Johnson is signing an undisclosed one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, according to his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. Johnson was released by Cincinnati after he signed his restricted free-agent tender because the Bengals signed right tackle La'el Collins. In his three seasons with […]

Deshaun Watson Could Land On Exempt List

A pair of grand juries chose not to criminally charge Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in sexual-assault cases, and the NFL is moving closer to their final decision on what to do with him. The league could suspend him now or wait until his 22 pending civil lawsuits are settled. The NFL could also place […]

Nick Foles Could Be On The Move

The Chicago Bears have explored trades for quarterback Nick Foles, and with the addition of Trevor Siemian on Friday, those efforts are expected to continue. Foles has $1 million of his base salary guaranteed in addition to the $4 million roster bonus that the Bears paid him this month. The 33-year-old was mostly a healthy […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Could Catch More Passes

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is expected to alter the offense in a number of ways in 2021 now that receiver Tyreek Hill is in Miami. JuJu Smith-Schuster will be the team's primary slot receiver, while Mecole Hardman, the fastest player on the team, will take over Hill's role as the team's best […]

Nothing Happening Between Tom Brady, Dolphins

There is nothing happening between Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and the Miami Dolphins, according to a source. Since unretiring, Brady has been recruiting free agents to join him in Tampa. There may be some speculation or rumors out there that Brady was considering joining the Dolphins after they traded for All-Pro receiver Tyreek […]

Bears Bring In Trevor Siemian

The Chicago Bears gave free-agent backup quarterback Trevor Siemian a two-year deal worth $4 million on Friday, according to a source. Siemian has a chance to make $5 million total through incentives. The 30-year-old signal-caller spent 2021 with the New Orleans Saints, playing in six games (four starts) while going 108-for-188 for 1,154 yards, 11 […]

Mickey Moniak Competing For Roster Spot

With Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (oblique) to begin the season on the injured list, Mickey Moniak has rejoined the competition for an Opening Day roster spot. Moniak hit a game-tying home run in Grapefruit League action on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and could be battling Adam Haseley for the lefty side of a […]

Aaron Nola To Start On Opening Day Against A's

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola will be the team's Opening Day starter on April 8 at home against the Oakland Athletics. It will be Nola's fifth straight Opening Day start, the longest streak by a Phillies pitcher since Steve Carlton started 10 straight openers from 1977-86. Nola allowed two solo home runs in Grapefruit […]

Broncos Agree With Billy Turner

The Denver Broncos agreed with former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Billy Turner on an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Turner should fill Denver's right tackle opening for the 2022 season in front of new quarterback Russell Wilson. He spent two-plus seasons with the Broncos from 2016 to 2018 before protecting […]

Myjai Sanders Gets His Weight Back Up

Cincinnati defensive end Myjai Sanders was battling a sickness during the combine in February that knocked him down to 228 pounds, but he weighed in at 248.5 pounds on Thursday at his school's Pro Day. He had dinner with Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin on Wednesday and did defensive line and linebacker drills on […]

Eagles Re-Sign Derek Barnett

The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed defensive end Derek Barnett to an undisclosed two-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Barnett had a career-high 46 tackles (20 solo), seven tackles for loss and 11 QB hits, but he also recorded a career-low two sacks in 16 games (15 starts) in his fifth season in Philadelphia. The […]

Rob Gronkowski Truly Undecided On Playing In 2022

Drew Rosenhaus, the agent for free-agent tight end Rob Gronkowski, said his client is "truly undecided" about whether he'll play in 2022. Gronk has hinted this offseason about likely returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he wants to take his time. Of course, the Buccaneers want him back, and quarterback Tom Brady has unretired, […]

Kyler Murray Not Worried About His Future

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, who was facing the media for the first time since the playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams, said he's not worried about his future and "I'm an Arizona Cardinal" on Thursday. "I've done nothing but give my all to the Cardinals and will continue to do that. I'm not […]

Chiefs Sign Marquez Valdes-Scantling

The Kansas City Chiefs signed former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a three-year, $30 million deal on Thursday, according to his agents. He'll receive $18 million in the first two years, and incentives could push the deal to a maximum of $36 million. The Chiefs moved quickly to bring another receiver in […]

Damone Clark Undergoing Spinal Fusion Surgery

Former LSU linebacker Damone Clark (back) is undergoing spinal fusion surgery on Thursday after an MRI exam at the combine in February revealed a herniated disc, according to sources. Clark is one of the top linebackers in this year's draft, but he'll now likely miss his rookie season in 2022. The good news is that […]

Teams Showing Interest In DeVante Parker

Several teams have shown interest in Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker, with the Philadelphia Eagles reportedly among them. If Parker remains with the team, he's projected to serve as the No. 3 wideout behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. The Eagles signed Zach Pascal in free agency, but they could use more receiver help […]

Chiefs 50-50 To Sign Marquez Valdes-Scantling

The Kansas City Chiefs are "50-50" on signing former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling and also "feel good" about adding former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II, according to a source. Cornerback Stephon Gilmore could also be in the fold for the Chiefs if his price comes down. Kansas City is […]

Christian Arroyo To Play Friday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo (hand) will play shortstop on Friday in a spring game. Arroyo was scratched from the Grapefruit League game against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday with a sore right hand, but the injury is minor in nature. The 26-year-old should be fine for Opening Day unless he suffers a […]

Walker Buehler Named Opening Day Starter

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler will get the nod as the team's Opening Day starter this year on April 8 on the road against the Colorado Rockies. It's the first time since 2010 that Clayton Kershaw hasn't been on the bump on Opening Day for Los Angeles, when healthy. Buehler had a career-best […]

Frank Schwindel Feeling Better

Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel (back) said he's feeling good and hopes to return to a Cactus League game by Saturday. He has resumed hitting in the cages. The 29-year-old first baseman was held out of the spring game on Wednesday as a precaution due to back tightness, and it sounds like the injury […]

Mike Minor Might Open Season On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell acknowledged that starting pitcher Mike Minor (shoulder) might open the season on the injured list. Minor dealt with some early shoulder soreness in camp, but he's past it now. However, there likely isn't enough time for him to ramp up with a shortened spring training this year. It's the same […]

Mookie Betts Remains Out Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (illness) remains out of the team's Cactus League lineup on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. Betts has been dealing with a stomach illness since Tuesday and will miss a second straight game. Expect the 29-year-old superstar to make his spring debut at some point this weekend. Betts was an […]

Raimel Tapia Traded To Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Raimel Tapia and minor league infielder Adrian Pinto from the Colorado Rockies on Thursday in exchange for outfielder Randal Grichuk and cash, according to a source. Tapia's fantasy value will take a hit with the move. Although Rogers Centre isn't a bad hitter's park by any means, he's leaving […]

Rockies Acquire Randal Grichuk From Blue Jays

The Colorado Rockies acquired outfielder Randal Grichuk and cash from the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday in exchange for outfielder Raimel Tapia and minor league infielder Adrian Pinto, according to a source. Grichuk lost playing time as the season progressed last year and finished with a .241/.281/.423 slash line, 22 home runs, 81 RBI and […]

Grand Jury Considering Criminal Charge Against Deshaun Watson

A grand jury in Brazoria County, Texas, is considering a possible criminal charge against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, according to attorney Tony Buzbee. It's one of the more than 20 sexual-assault allegations against Watson, and a final decision is expected to be made in court on Friday. The Browns apparently were aware of the […]

Colts Restructure Matt Ryan's Contract

The Indianapolis Colts converted $12 million of new quarterback Matt Ryan's 2022 compensation into a signing bonus, creating $6 million in salary cap space for this year, according to a source. Ryan's salary cap number drops to $18,705,882 for this year, giving the Colts more cap space to make more moves this offseason. Indianapolis' yearly […]