Ian Happ Back In The Outfield Sunday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (elbow) is starting in left field and batting eighth in the Cactus League game on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. Happ has only been serving as the designated hitter this spring after having right elbow surgery in February, but he's clearly made progress as we approach Opening Day. He […]

Hunter Greene To Make Another Start Thursday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene is starting another Cactus League game on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox. With Mike Minor unlikely to be ready for the start of the season, Greene, the No. 22 overall prospect in baseball per MLB Pipeline, has a legitimate shot at starting the season in Cincy's starting rotation. The […]

Frank Schwindel Returns To Lineup Sunday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel (back) returned to the team's Cactus League lineup on Sunday and is hitting third and playing first base. Schwindel has been out of the spring lineup since he was scratched with back tightness on Wednesday, but the injury wasn't very serious and he may not have missed a game […]

Yordan Alvarez Scratched Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez was scratched from the Grapefruit League lineup on Sunday with what a team spokesman called "a personal matter." Lewis Brinson is making the start in right field in Alvarez's place, with Kyle Tucker in left field. It's unknown when Alvarez will be back in a spring training game, but the […]

Broncos Still Open To Re-Signing Melvin Gordon III

Denver Broncos general manager George Paton said the door is still open for free-agent running back Melvin Gordon III and safety Kareem Jackson. The Broncos continue to say that they are open to bringing Gordon back into the fold, even if that's the last thing that dynasty managers that have Javonte Williams rostered want to […]

Jeff Okudah On Track For Summer Return

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said at the NFL scouting combine in February that cornerback Jeff Okudah (Achilles) is on track for a summer return. Jerry Jacobs (knee) is also on track to return for training camp. Okudah posted a video of himself earlier this week of him sprinting in a straight line, so […]

Giants Not Ruling Out Brandon Belt, Tommy La Stella

The San Francisco Giants aren't ruling out first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) or infielder Tommy La Stella (Achilles) for Opening Day, even though neither has appeared in a spring game yet. Belt and La Stella have been simulating game action by taking plenty of at-bats in live batting practice. Belt, 33, had surgery in September […]

Jace Peterson On Track To Start At Third Base

The Milwaukee Brewers haven't officially ruled out third baseman Luis Urias (quadriceps) for Opening Day due to his left quad injury, but manager Craig Counsell said this weekend that it's "getting less likely" that he'll be active on Opening Day on April 7 against the Cubs. Jace Peterson, Mike Brosseau and Pablo Reyes could all […]

Devin Williams' New Pitch Has Looked Good

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams, who was the National League Reliever of the Year in 2020, has been working on a cutter/slider that breaks in the opposite direction from his changeup. The hard-throwing right-hander broke his new pitch out in spring action on Friday and struck out three straight Oakland Athletics hitters. "I don't […]

Andrew McCutchen Sends Two Out On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Andrew McCutchen hit two home runs against right-handed pitchers in spring training action on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners. Although he's no longer in his prime, McCutchen had 27 home runs with the Philadelphia Phillies last year, although he hit much better against lefties (.293/.405/.622 with 15 homers in 195 plate appearances) […]

Cody Bellinger Struggling In Spring Training

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger struck out four times in a Cactus League game on Saturday and has 14 strikeouts in 19 spring at-bats so far. "Tonight was the first time I felt like things sped up on him. We just got to go back to work and keep grinding," manager Dave Roberts said. […]

Mets Have Checked In On Tony Watson

The New York Mets are among many teams to check in on free-agent relief pitcher Tony Watson, who is one of the better left-handed relievers in the last decade. The 36-year-old has a career 2.90 ERA and could help many teams if he decides to continue his career. The Mets current top southpaws in the […]

Yankees Haven't Made A Run At Brett Gardner

The New York Yankees have yet to make their late annual run at free-agent outfielder Brett Gardner. He filled in nicely last year, but at this point, the Yankees must feel fine with their outfield picture heading into the 2022 season. The Toronto Blue Jays have shown interest in the veteran outfielder, but it's unclear […]

Teoscar Hernandez Homers Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (wrist) hit a home run in his first plate appearance on Saturday in a minor league game. Manager Charlie Montoyo expects Hernandez to return to the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 29-year-old has been dealing with a sprained wrist, but he seems to […]

Trevor Story Expected To Return Monday

The Boston Red Sox expect second baseman Trevor Story to be back in camp on Monday after leaving the team recently to be with his wife, who was giving birth to the couple's child. With a shortened spring training, manager Alex Cora expects to give Story some early season off days once the season begins. […]

Neville Hewitt Returns To Texans

The Houston Texans re-signed linebacker Neville Hewitt to an undisclosed one-year deal on Saturday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Hewitt will return for his second season in Houston after recording 60 tackles (37 solo) in 17 games (five starts) for the Texans in 2021. The 28-year-old played the first three seasons of his career […]

Robert Woods Not Worried About Knee

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Robert Woods (knee), who was acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams this offseason, is confident that he will be healthy and ready to contribute for his new team after having knee surgery. Woods tore his ACL in 2021 in practice ahead of Week 10, and he wound up […]

Eagles Reach Out To Stephon Gilmore

The wife of free-agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore said on Twitter that the Philadelphia Eagles have reached out to her husband. Gilmore has been named to four straight Pro Bowls and was the Defensive Player of the Year in 2019 with the New England Patriots. The 31-year-old played in just eight games due to injury in […]

Chiefs Interested In James Bradberry, Stephon Gilmore

The Kansas City Chiefs are interested in a potential trade for New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry, according to a league source. With the Chiefs in the market for a cornerback, they have also shown interest in veteran free-agent Stephon Gilmore, who has also been of interest to the Las Vegas Raiders. The Giants will […]

Packers Sign Keisean Nixon

The Green Bay Packers signed former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Keisean Nixon to an undisclosed deal on Friday, according to a source. Nixon has played all three of his seasons in the NFL with the Raiders and has mostly been a special teams contributor, totaling 38 tackles (28 solo) and one pass defensed in 40 […]

Shi Smith Arrested On Handgun, Drug-Possession Charges

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith was arrested on Friday for unlawfully carrying a handgun, drug possession and speeding in South Carolina, according to Union County sheriff's office records. Smith was stopped for driving 86 mph in a 55 mph zone, and the deputy noticed an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The investigation […]

Starling Marte To Play Sunday

Updating a previous report, New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (oblique) will play in Sunday's Grapefruit League game, according to manager Buck Showalter. Marte has been dealing with a sore left oblique since the start of camp, but he hit off a tee earlier this week and got into a minor league game on Wednesday. […]

Tommy La Stella Continues To Make Progress

San Francisco Giants infielder Tommy La Stella (Achilles) is running the bases and taking part in full baseball workouts at camp. He will be re-evaluated next week for spring training game activity. La Stella underwent surgery on his Achilles last October, and he still has a chance to be ready for Opening Day if he […]

Evan Longoria Has Right Finger Tendinitis

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (finger) is dealing with right index finger tendinitis, but he is participating in all baseball workouts in camp and will be re-evaluated next week for spring training game activity. Longoria said the pain in his finger stems from when he was hit by a pitch late last season. […]

Brandon Belt Dealing With Knee Inflammation

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) has been dealing with right knee inflammation in camp, but he has been participating in full baseball workouts and will be re-evaluated next week for spring training game activity. Belt is also returning from a fractured thumb last year. The 33-year-old missed over a month with a […]

Yankees To Make Extension Offer To Aaron Judge

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman confirmed that the team will make an extension offer to outfielder Aaron Judge before Opening Day, and he would not say if it has already happened. MLB Network's Jon Heyman is reporting that the Yankees are expected to make their first big offer to Judge by this weekend. […]

Shohei Ohtani Won't Pitch Saturday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani will not pitch on Saturday in spring training against the Chicago White Sox, but he is not injured. Instead, Ohtani will serve as the designated hitter. The two-way phenom and 2021 American League MVP will still pitch on Opening Day for the Halos against the Houston Astros, so […]

Bobby Wagner Visits With Ravens

All-Pro free-agent linebacker Bobby Wagner visited with the Baltimore Ravens on Friday, according to a source. Ravens have plenty of interest in Wagner, who also visited with the Los Angeles Rams this week. The 31-year-old tackling machine was cut by the Seattle Seahawks this offseason after 10 extremely productive seasons with the team in which […]

Jets Sign Greg Zuerlein

The New York Jets signed free-agent kicker Greg Zuerlein to an undisclosed deal on Saturday. Zuerlein spent the last two seasons kicking for the Dallas Cowboys, and he connected on 63 of his 76 field-goal attempts (82.9%) over 32 games in that two-year span. The 34-year-old, who is often called Greg the Leg, was initially […]

Browns Might Have To Eat Money To Trade Baker Mayfield

It does not seem like any teams are interested in trading for Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield at his $18 million base salary for the 2022 season, so Cleveland may have to cover part of his salary to facilitate a trade. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport doesn't get the sense that the Browns will straight up […]