Michael Kopech To Make Spring Debut Friday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech will make his Cactus League debut on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds. Kopech is slated to toss two innings after getting a late start to camp due to an illness over the winter. The 25-year-old right-hander is in competition with Vince Velasquez and Reynaldo Lopez for the final […]

Andrew Vaughn Resumes Swinging

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hip) resumed swinging a bat on Wednesday. Vaughn is dealing with a hip-pointer injury that is expected to keep him out for one to two weeks, and while it's good news that he's swinging a bat, it remains to be seen if he'll be ready by Opening Day next […]

Mike Yastrzemski Could Return This Weekend

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (quadriceps) could return to Cactus League action over the weekend. Yastrzemski should be considered day-to-day after leaving the game on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals with right quad tightness. As long as the 31-year-old can return to the lineup this weekend and avoid setbacks, he should be good […]

Evan Longoria Expected To Miss Six Weeks

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler said that the expectation is third baseman Evan Longoria (finger) will miss six weeks after having surgery on his right index finger. Longoria's finger will be immobilized for at least 10 days before he resumes baseball activities after he went under the knife on Tuesday. Wilmer Flores, Thairo Estrada […]

Trevor Story Likely To Hit Sixth This Year

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story is likely to hit sixth in his first season with the team, a spot in the order he hasn't hit in since 2018. Outfielder Enrique Hernandez will likely lead off, followed by Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts, J.D. Martinez and Alex Verdugo against right-handed starters. Devers' career OPS in […]

Zack Wheeler To Make Spring Debut Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (shoulder) will make his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, and he will also throw innings "somewhere" next Thursday, according to manager Joe Girardi. Wheeler got a late start this spring due to right shoulder soreness, but he could avoid opening the year on the […]

Stephen Strasburg Throwing Bullpens

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) is throwing bullpen sessions after having surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. However, the Nationals are being cautious with the veteran right-hander, and he may not make his 2022 debut until the middle of May. Manager Dave Martinez is still expecting 20-25 starts from Stras this year, but fantasy […]

Jameson Williams Continues To Progress

Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee), who is two months removed from surgery to fix a torn ACL, is not taking part in his school's Pro Day on Wednesday. However, he continues to make progress in his rehab and is expected to resume running by the draft. Williams said in February at the scouting combine […]

NFL Approves Overtime Rules Change

NFL owners approved a modified proposal for overtime on Tuesday that will guarantee each team a possession, but only in the postseason. The rule for regular season games, which allows the team with the first possession to win if it scores a touchdown, will remain unchanged. The decision was reached largely due to public outcry […]

Lions Open To Trading No. 2 Pick In Draft

The Detroit Lions are officially open to trading the No. 2 overall pick in next month's NFL draft. "We've had dialogue with a couple of teams," general manager Brad Holmes said. "I wouldn't say it's been a lot, but there has been a couple teams that we've had some dialogue with." The Jacksonville Jaguars have […]

Falcons Visit With Damiere Byrd

The Atlanta Falcons hosted free-agent wide receiver Damiere Byrd on a free-agent visit on Tuesday. Byrd recently visited the Las Vegas Raiders as well after spending last year with the Chicago Bears, where he caught 26 of 38 targets for 329 yards and one touchdown in 17 games (four starts). In six seasons with the […]

Jaguars Sign Arden Key

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free-agent defensive lineman Arden Key to a one-year deal worth up to $7 million on Wednesday, according to a source. Key chooses the Jaguars after visiting with the Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs. The 25-year-old had a career-high 6.5 sacks and 22 tackles (11 solo) and five tackles […]

Malcolm Jenkins Calls It A Career

New Orleans Saints defensive back Malcolm Jenkins told Ryan Clark that he is retiring after a 13-year career in which he won two Super Bowls and made three Pro Bowls. The 34-year-old was originally drafted in the first round (14th overall) by the Saints and spent his first five seasons playing in New Orleans before […]

Michael Pineda's Visa Issues Settled

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Pineda's visa has been approved, according to manager A.J. Hinch. It means that Pineda can finally join the team in camp, although spring training is set to wrap up next week. The 33-year-old will need to build himself up for the regular season and will miss at least a few starts […]

Phillies Acquire James Norwood

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired right-hander James Norwood from the San Diego Padres on Wednesday in exchange for minor league infielder Kervin Pichardo and cash. The Padres designated Norwood for assignment on Wednesday, but now he'll head to the Phillies to close out spring training. The 28-year-old has spent three of his four MLB seasons pitching […]

Nolan Gorman Sent To Minors

The St. Louis Cardinals reassigned infielders Nolan Gorman, Kramer Robertson and Anderson Tejeda, pitchers James Naile, Zach McAllister and Kyle Ryan, catcher Clint Coulter and outfielders Alec Burleson and Conner Capel to minor league camp on Wednesday. The moves leave the Cardinals spring training camp roster at 40 players. Gorman is the team's No. 2 […]

Blue Jays Expected To Sign Dexter Fowler

The Toronto Blue Jays are expected to sign free-agent outfielder Dexter Fowler to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training, according to a source. Fowler was limited to seven games last year with the Los Angeles Angels due to a torn ACL in his right knee that he suffered in mid-April. The […]

Is Cristian Pache's Bat Ready?

Oakland Athletics outfielder Cristian Pache's glove is ready for the major leagues, with scouts predicting multiple Gold Gloves in his future. But the question has always been whether he can hit enough. The Opening Day center field job in Oakland is up for grabs with Ramon Laureano suspended for the first 27 games, but Pache […]

Sean Manaea Dominates Dodgers Tuesday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Sean Manaea was downright nasty in his Cactus League outing on Tuesday against a Los Angeles Dodgers lineup filled with most of their starters. The left-hander retired nine straight hitters at one point and struck out seven while allowing one run on two hits in 5 2/3 innings. All seven of […]

Ranger Suarez Scheduled To Pitch Friday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez is scheduled to pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in a Grapefruit League game on Friday. It will allow him to pitch Wednesday's spring training finale on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays and then in the fourth game of the season on April 11 against the New York […]

Randy Gregory Had Shoulder Scoped

Denver Broncos pass-rusher Randy Gregory (shoulder) recently had an arthroscopic procedure on his rotator cuff, according to a source. He will spend the offseason program rehabbing his shoulder and is expected to be ready for the start of the season. Gregory and the Broncos decided when he was signed to a five-year, $70 million deal […]

Will Dissly A Core Piece Of Seattle's Offense

The Seattle Seahawks believe that tight end Will Dissly is a big part of their offense and moved to re-sign him in free agency when another team that knows him well attempted to pry him away. "Offensively right now, his leadership is huge. He's a core dude on the offense," general manager John Schneider said. […]

Lions All In On Jared Goff

The Detroit Lions are satisfied with quarterback Jared Goff as their starting QB. "We have a lot of optimism about Jared going forward. We have a quarterback. We have a starter that can be productive for us. Jared is our quarterback & we're going to make sure he's put in the best position to succeed," […]

Ravens Sign John Harbaugh To Three-Year Extension

The Baltimore Ravens signed head coach John Harbaugh to a three-year contract extension through the 2025 season on Tuesday. Harbaugh finished in last place in the AFC North division in 2021 for the first time in his career with an 8-9 record, but the Ravens gave him a strong vote of confidence with the extension. […]

Ravens Still Talking With Bobby Wagner

The Baltimore Ravens and free-agent linebacker Bobby Wagner are "still talking," according to a league source. The Dallas Cowboys are also out on Wagner, so the eight-time Pro Bowler and six-time first-team All-Pro could be on his way to landing in Baltimore. The Los Angeles Rams are the other team known to be in on […]

Pirates Send Oneil Cruz To Triple-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned shortstop prospect Oneil Cruz to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday and also reassigned left-hander Cam Alldred and right-hander Beau Sulser to minor league camp. Cruz was swinging the bat well in the Grapefruit League, but the team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will begin the 2022 season in the minors. The […]

Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo Could Begin In Rotation

With Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tony Santillan now in the bullpen, there's a much better shot that pitching prospects Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo open the year in the team's starting rotation with Luis Castillo (shoulder) and Mike Minor (shoulder) set to begin the year on the injured list. Greene and Lodolo are the team's top […]

Tony Santillan Heads To The Bullpen

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tony Santillan was informed by manager David Bell on Tuesday that he will be starting the season in the bullpen. Santillan will likely be one of the team's go-to relievers in high-leverage situations, so he could have some appeal in deeper leagues that reward points for saves. The former second-round pick in […]

Donovan Solano Injures His Left Hamstring

Cincinnati Reds infielder Donovan Solano (hamstring) left Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Texas Rangers with a left hamstring injury. Solano injured himself running the bases and walked off the field with a trainer. We don't know the seriousness of the injury just yet, but with Opening Day just over a week away, there's a […]

Zac Gallen To Make Spring Debut Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (shoulder) will make his Cactus League debut against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. Gallen has been dealing with right shoulder bursitis in the offseason, and he was behind the other pitchers in camp as a result. The 26-year-old right-hander has been throwing off a mound for weeks, though, so […]