Dodgers Acquire Craig Kimbrel From White Sox

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired closer Craig Kimbrel from the Chicago White Sox on Friday in exchange for outfielder AJ Pollock, according to a source. It's great news for Kimbrel's fantasy value, as he was set to open the season in a setup role in front of closer Liam Hendriks in Chicago. Now he'll be […]

Steelers Sign Genard Avery, Karl Joseph

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent linebacker Genard Avery and safety Karl Joseph to undisclosed one-year deals on Thursday. Avery, a fifth-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2018, had a career-high 43 tackles (21 solo), four tackles for loss and one sack in 16 games (12 starts) in his second full season with the Philadelphia […]

Andy Dalton Not A Threat To Jameis Winston

New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton, who signed a one-year deal worth up to $6 million on Tuesday, made it clear that he won't be competing for the starting job in New Orleans. "This is Jameis' thing and I'm here to help him out any way I can," Dalton said. The Saints announced earlier on […]

Leonard Fournette Could Have Bigger Role

There will be changes for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on offense under new head coach Todd Bowles, and a commitment to run the football more is one of them. Quarterback Tom Brady will embrace the changes, but it could end up benefitting running back Leonard Fournette the most. Under Bruce Arians, the Bucs had the […]

Diamondbacks Agree To Extension With Merrill Kelly

The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed with starting pitcher Merrill Kelly on a two-year contract extension through the 2024 season on Friday. MLB Network's Jon Heyman reports that the deal is worth $18 million. The extension includes a team option for the 2025 season. In his third big-league season in 2021, Kelly had a career-high 4.44 ERA, […]

Charlie Montoyo Given One-Year Extension

The Toronto Blue Jays extended manager Charlie Montoyo's contract through the 2023 season, according to an industry source. Montoyo's deal also includes two team options through the 2025 season. The 56-year-old skipper is heading into his fourth season with the team after originally signing a three-year deal that included an option for the 2022 that […]

Grayson Rodriguez To Start At Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez, the team's top pitching prospect, will begin his season at Triple-A Norfolk. Rodriguez made 18 starts at Double-A Bowie last year and five with High-A Aberdeen, going a combined 9-1 with a solid 2.36 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, 161 strikeouts and 27 walks over 23 starts covering 103 innings. The […]

Joe Ryan To Start On Opening Day

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan will get the Opening Day nod for the team against the Seattle Mariners at home on Thursday, April 7. The 25-year-old right-hander made only five starts in his rookie season last year, going 2-1 with a 4.05 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, a 30% strikeout rate and a 5.0% walk rate […]

Garrett Crochet Injured Thursday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Garrett Crochet left his Cactus League outing on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds with a trainer due to an undisclosed injury. He faced just two batters before something went wrong, and he appeared to be showing some discomfort with his arm, but the exact nature of the injury is unknown. […]

No Structural Damage For Mike Zunino

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (shoulder) said that tests on his cranky shoulder showed no structural damage, and he will resume baseball activities on Friday. Zunino is "confident" that he'll be ready for Opening Day next Friday. The power-hitting backstop was diagnosed with only inflammation in his shoulder, so fantasy managers should have him […]

Red Sox Encouraged By James Paxton's Progress

The Boston Red Sox are encouraged about the progress of starting pitcher James Paxton (elbow) in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Paxton is ahead of schedule and is already throwing short bullpen sessions. The 33-year-old left-hander had elbow reconstruction last April and isn't expected to be ready to go on a rehab assignment until […]

Dylan Floro To Open Season On Injured List

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Dylan Floro (arm) will begin the season on the injured list, but manager Don Mattingly said he's "in a good spot." Floro has been behind in camp because of right arm soreness, but he threw a light bullpen this week and was scheduled to throw another on Friday. It sounds as […]

Jacob deGrom Getting MRI Exam On Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) has officially been scratched from his Grapefruit League start on Friday and will undergo an MRI exam. deGrom is dealing with right shoulder tightness after playing catch on Thursday, and his availability for the start of the regular season is now very much in question. The 33-year-old […]

Bobby Wagner Signs Five-Year Deal With Rams

Former Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowl linebacker Bobby Wagner signed a five-year, $50 million deal worth up to $65 million with the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, according to league sources. Wagner will stay in the NFC West and join the defending Super Bowl champions after 10 seasons in Seattle. The 31-year-old tackling machine has made […]

A.J. Puk To Open Season In Bullpen

The Oakland Athletics plan to use left-hander A.J. Puk out of the bullpen to open the regular season. Puk was expected to compete for a spot in the back end of the A's starting rotation this spring, but with the team holding onto Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea for now, Puk will instead open in […]

Brandon Belt Could Make Spring Debut Monday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is scheduled to debut in an exhibition game on Monday, but it's "very tentative," according to manager Gabe Kapler. Tuesday is the final exhibition game in camp. Belt has yet to play in a Cactus League game this spring due to knee inflammation, but he's been taking […]

Jairo Diaz To Throw For Teams Monday

Free-agent right-hander Jairo Diaz will throw for interested teams on Monday in Miami. The hard-throwing reliever didn't make an appearance in a major league game last year due to injury, and he last appeared out of the bullpen in the big leagues in 2020 with the Colorado Rockies, posting a 7.65 ERA and 2.25 WHIP […]

Jordan Romano Has Mild Ankle Sprain

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jordan Romano (ankle) has what manager Charlie Montoyo describes as a mild left ankle sprain, although the Blue Jays expect him to be ready for Opening Day next week. Romano sprained his ankle while walking his dog. It's something for fantasy managers to watch, but it shouldn't affect the 28-year-old […]

Blue Jays Name Jose Berrios As Opening Day Starter

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo confirmed on Thursday that starting pitcher Jose Berrios will be the team's Opening Day starter on Friday, April 8, against the Texas Rangers at home. Berrios made a career-high 32 starts last year with the Minnesota Twins and Blue Jays, going a combined 12-9 with a 3.52 ERA, 1.06 […]

Yu Darvish To Start On Opening Day For Padres

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish has been tabbed as the team's Opening Day starter on April 7 on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Joe Musgrove will likely be on the hill for the second game of the regular season. Darvish, 35, has looked good in spring training, allowing just one run and […]

Bears Sign Dane Cruikshank

The Chicago Bears signed free-agent safety Dane Cruikshank to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. It's the team's second safety signing of the offseason after they re-signed DeAndre Houston-Carson to serve as additional depth. Cruikshank is a former fifth-round pick in 2018, and he spent the last four years playing for the Tennessee Titans. In […]

Larry Foote, Kacy Rodgers To Split Defensive Coordinator Duties

With Todd Bowles becoming the Tampa Bay Buccaneers new head coach, the expectation is that inside linebackers coach Larry Foote and defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers will split the defensive coordinator duties in 2022. The first domino was former head coach Bruce Arians announcing that he was stepping down in order to move to a […]

Andrew Booth Jr. Undergoes Hernia Surgery

Clemson cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. (hernia), who is projected to be a first-round pick this year, recently underwent sports-hernia surgery with Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia. However, he is still expected to be ready for the starting of training camp this summer, according to league sources. Because of his injury, Booth didn't take part in […]

Shy Tuttle Signs Tender On Thursday

New Orleans Saints restricted free-agent defensive tackle Shy Tuttle signed his tender offer on Thursday, according to his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln. The Saints initially extended a right-of-first-refusal tender to Tuttle. The 26-year-old defensive lineman had a career-high 48 tackles (17 solo), three tackles for loss, three passes defensed and a fumble recovery […]

Panthers Could Take Quarterback At No. 6 Overall

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer hinted that the team could take a quarterback with the No. 6 overall pick in next month's draft. "This will be interesting because the tackles will be the best players on the board. But we do need a quarterback, and at some point you have to take a shot, […]

Antonio Brown Putting Off Surgery

Free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown (ankle) said he hasn't had ankle surgery yet and doesn't plan to unless a team commits to signing him. Interesting strategy from a 33-year-old receiver that was last seen abandoning the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by walking off the playing field last season. Brown was subsequently cut by Tampa, and given […]

Giants Trying To Unlock Kenny Golladay, Kadarius Toney

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay was a massive bust last year in his first season as the team's No. 1 receiver, as he had just 521 yards and no touchdowns. Golladay, known for his skills on 50-50 balls and passes deep down the field, wasn't often used on third downs or downfield. New […]

Royals Pick Up Mike Matheny's 2023 Option

The Kansas City Royals exercised their team option on manager Mike Matheny for the 2023 season on Thursday. Matheny took over as the lead man in Kansas City in 2020 and has led the team to a 100-122 record since. The former big-league catcher was with the St. Louis Cardinals previously for nearly seven years […]

Jack Leiter To Start At Double-A

Texas Rangers pitching prospect Jack Leiter will begin his professional career at Double-A Frisco this year. The second overall pick in last year's draft out of Vanderbilt, Leiter is already the team's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The 21-year-old right-hander is the son of former MLB pitcher Al Leiter, and he had a whopping 134 […]

Orioles Name John Means The Opening Day Starter

The Baltimore Orioles named starting pitcher John Means their Opening Day starter on April 8 against the Tampa Bay Rays on the road. The 28-year-old left-hander is a logical choice for Baltimore after another season as their ace in 2021. Means went 6-9 with a 3.62 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, a 22.7% strikeout rate and a […]