Garrett Whitlock Battling For Rotation Spot

Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock is in contention for the final rotation spot this spring with veteran Rich Hill. Manager Alex Cora said that Nick Pivetta is in line to be the No. 2 starter behind Nathan Eovaldi when the Red Sox open up the season against the rival New York Yankees. Tanner Houck […]

Zack Wheeler To Throw Bullpen Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session on Sunday, and manager Joe Girardi won't rule him out yet from starting the regular season on time, especially if MLB allows expanded rosters to open the season. Girardi mentioned the possibility of piggy-backing Wheeler with another pitcher early in April. Wheeler recently […]

Jack Flaherty's Injury Isn't New

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) said "the small tear" in his right shoulder is not "new" and that he has "pitched with it for years." Flaherty said the platelet-rich plasma injection in his shoulder was for inflammation. Regardless, he has been ruled out for Opening Day with the arm issue and has […]

Astros, Rangers, Yankees In The Mix For Trevor Story

Free-agent shortstop Trevor Story has multiple new suitors as the last great free-agent shortstop remaining after the Minnesota Twins signed Carlos Correa on Saturday morning. The Houston Astros, Texas Rangers and New York Yankees have joined the mix alongside the Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants. Story would prefer to play shortstop, though, and […]

Kenley Jansen To Be Braves Primary Closer

Relief pitcher Kenley Jansen will be the Atlanta Braves primary closer after signing to a one-year, $16 million deal on Friday night. Left-handed reliever Will Smith is fine with the move and told general manager Alex Anthopoulous that he just wants to win another World Series ring. It's obviously a big hit to Smith's fantasy […]

Phillies, Nick Castellanos Agree To Deal

The Philadelphia Phillies and free-agent outfielder Nick Castellanos are in agreement on an undisclosed deal on Friday night, according to sources familiar with the deal. The Athletic's Jayson Stark reported Friday morning that the Phillies were in serious pursuit of the former Cincinnati Reds slugger. The signing will put the Phillies over the luxury tax […]

Carter Kieboom To Undergo MRI

Washington Nationals third baseman Carter Kieboom (elbow) was scratched from the team's spring game on Friday with right elbow soreness. Manager Dave Martinez said "it worries me a little bit," and Kieboom will undergo an MRI exam on Saturday. We'll have to wait and see what the MRI results show on Saturday, but fantasy managers […]

Raisel Iglesias To Be Used In One-Inning Role

Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias will be used in a one-inning role this year, according to manager Joe Maddon. Iglesias pitched more than an inning 15 times in 2021, although the Angels limited his usage down the stretch in order to keep him healthy heading into free agency. The Halos re-signed the right-hander to […]

Kenley Jansen Joins Braves

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent relief pitcher Kenley Jansen to a one-year, $16 million deal on Friday. The three-time All-Star spent all 12 years of his MLB career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he will now head to the east coast and is likely to supplant left-hander Will Smith as the Braves new closer […]

Cubs Put Adbert Alzolay On 60-Day Injured List

The Chicago Cubs placed starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (lat) on the 60-day injured list on Friday to open a roster spot for recently signed Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki. Alzolay will miss around the next two months after being diagnosed with a right lat strain this week. The intriguing young right-hander missed almost four months with […]

Rays Acquire Luke Raley From Dodgers

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Luke Raley from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday in exchange for Double-A relief pitcher Tanner Dodson, according to sources. Raley made his major league debut with the Dodgers last year and hit .182/.250/.288 with two home runs and four RBI in 72 plate appearances over 33 games. The […]

Tyler Anderson Agrees With Dodgers

Free-agent pitcher Tyler Anderson agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, according to a source familiar with the situation. FanSided's Robert Murray later reported that the deal was for one year and $8 million. The 32-year-old left-hander spent the 2021 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Seattle Mariners, posting a 4.53 […]

Justin Verlander Looks Good In Spring Debut

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (elbow) made his first appearance in a game on Friday in spring training since the season-opener of the shortened 2020 season. The veteran right-hander looked sharp while throwing two hitless innings against the Cardinals. Verlander tossed 31 pitches and averaged 94.8 mph with his fastball. "It felt good to […]

Alex Reyes Diagnosed With Frayed Labrum

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Alex Reyes (shoulder) was diagnosed with a frayed labrum in his right shoulder and received a stem-cell injection from Dr. James Andrews. Reyes will not be allowed to throw for "at least" two weeks, so the Cardinals are expecting him to return in late May or early June. It's extremely […]

Michael Pineda Agrees With Tigers

Free-agent starting pitcher Michael Pineda agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million deal with the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Pineda can make another $2.5 million in incentives. The 33-year-old right-hander spent the last three seasons pitching for the Minnesota Twins, and he went 9-8 with a solid 3.62 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 88 strikeouts in 109 […]

Tyler Kroft Visiting With Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons hosted free-agent tight end Tyler Kroft on a visit on Friday. As things currently stand, tight end Kyle Pitts is Atlanta's top pass-catcher of any kind, so the Falcons could certainly use some more bodies for 2022 with Calvin Ridley suspended all season and Russell Gage moving to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers […]

Eagles Re-Sign Running Back Boston Scott

The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed running back Boston Scott to a one-year, $1.75 million deal on Friday that is worth up to $2.25 million with incentives, according to a source. Scott will receive $1.1 million guaranteed. The 26-year-old will return to a crowded Eagles backfield that also includes Miles Sanders, Jordan Howard and Kenneth Gainwell. Scott […]

Broncos Sign Alex Singleton

The Denver Broncos signed free-agent linebacker Alex Singleton to an undisclosed deal on Friday, according to a source. Singleton led the Philadelphia Eagles in tackles each of the last two seasons -- 120 in 2020 and 137 in 2021 -- while also serving as a special teams captain. He should help improve the Broncos run […]

Anthony Harris Re-Signs With Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed strong safety Anthony Harris to a one-year deal on Friday, according to a source. ESPN reported that he will receive $2.5 million this year. Harris is the former Minnesota Vikings franchise player that spent the first six seasons of his NFL career in Minnesota. The 30-year-old had 72 tackles (36 solo), […]

James Washington Heading To Hometown Cowboys

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys on Friday, according to his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. Washington will head to his home state of Texas. Washington was a second-round selection by Pittsburgh in 2018 out of Oklahoma State, but he never materialized as a […]

Browns Officially Trade For Deshaun Watson

The Cleveland Browns officially acquired quarterback Deshaun Watson and a 2024 fifth-round pick from the Houston Texans on Friday in exchange for a 2022 first-round pick, a 2023 first-round pick, a 2024 first-round pick, a 2023 third-rounder and a 2024 fourth-rounder. The Browns were thought to be out of the running for Watson on Thursday, […]

Jameis Winston Back In Play For Saints

Free-agent quarterback Jameis Winston is now expected to be back in play to re-sign with the New Orleans Saints, according to sources. The Saints were looking like the favorites to land Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson as of Friday morning, but the 26-year-old signal-caller changed his mind and decided to go play for the Cleveland […]

Panthers Agree With Bradley Bozeman

The Carolina Panthers agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with former Baltimore Ravens center Bradley Bozeman on Friday. Bozeman will be replacing Matt Paradis in Carolina after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Ravens. The Panthers have made the offensive line a priority this offseason, also adding right guard Austin Corbett […]

Baker Mayfield Prefers To Join Colts

Quarterback Baker Mayfield has informed the Cleveland Browns that he'd prefer to be traded to the Indianapolis Colts, according to sources. The Browns said earlier this week that they'd work with him on a trade prior to his request, but it remains to be seen if the Browns will accommodate such a move within the […]

Browns Give Deshaun Watson A Five-Year Deal

The Cleveland Browns are giving new quarterback Deshaun Watson a fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million deal. It is $80 million more than the previous record for fully guaranteed money at signing ($150 million). The 26-year-old surprised everyone by changing his mind and deciding to waive his no-trade clause to play for the Browns. Stay tuned […]

Bengals Cut Trey Hopkins Friday

The Cincinnati Bengals cut center Trey Hopkins on Friday. Hopkins was one of the worst starting centers last year and contributed to the team's poor offensive line play in front of quarterback Joe Burrow. He allowed four sacks and 20 QB pressures while making 15 starts in 2021. The 29-year-old offensive lineman entered the league […]

Bills Release Star Lotulelei

The Buffalo Bills released veteran defensive tackle Star Lotulelei on Friday. If it's designated as a post-June 1 cut, the Bills will have a $5.1 million dead salary cap hit. They would also create around $4 million in 2022 cap space. The 32-year-old pass-rusher had 17 tackles (11 solo), four tackles for loss, three QB […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Signing With The Chiefs

Free-agent wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is signing an undisclosed deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting that Smith-Schuster's deal is for one year and $10.75 million. Kansas City lost Byron Pringle in free agency, but they replace him with Smith-Schuster. Not bad. The 25-year-old former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout […]

Patriots Agree With Ja'Whaun Bentley

The New England Patriots agreed to re-sign linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley on a two-year deal worth a maximum of $9 million on Friday, according to a source. Bentley was the team's leading tackler last season with 109 (68 solo), and he also had five tackles for loss, five QB hits, three forced fumbles and one sack […]

Durham Smythe Returning To Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins re-signed tight end Durham Smythe to a two-year deal on Friday. The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson is reporting that the deal is worth $8 million. The Dolphins have a crowded room at the position with Smythe, Mike Gesicki, Hunter Long and Adam Shaheen. Smythe caught a career-high 34 passes on 41 targets […]