Yankees Expect Jameson Taillon To Be Ready

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he expects starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (ankle) to be ready for the start of the regular season. Taillon had surgery on his ankle in late October, but he resumed throwing in recent weeks. Like most pitchers during the truncated spring training this year, Taillon will be eased into […]

Jets Signing Laken Tomlinson Monday

The New York Jets are signing free-agent offensive guard Laken Tomlinson to a three-year, $40 million deal on Monday. The maximum value of the deal is $41.2 million, with $27 million guaranteed. The former first-round pick (28th overall) of the Detroit Lions in 2015 has been an important piece of the San Francisco 49ers offensive […]

Christian Kirk Gets $84 Million From Jaguars

Updating a previous report, the Jacksonville Jaguars are giving former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk a four-year deal worth up to $84 million on Monday, according to a source. Kirk parlayed the best season of his career in 2021 into a massive payday on the open market. The Jaguars have plenty of money to […]

Bengals Signing Ted Karras To Three-Year Deal

The Cincinnati Bengals are signing offensive lineman Ted Karras to a three-year, $18 million deal on Monday, according to a source. This won't be the first offensive line addition for the Bengals as they look to improve their protection for young quarterback Joe Burrow. Karras has spent five of his six NFL seasons with the […]

Lions Re-Sign Tracy Walker

The Detroit Lions re-signed safety Tracy Walker to a three-year, $25 million deal that includes $17 million guaranteed on Monday, according to a source. Walker should be firmly in the IDP mix at his position yet again in 2022 after recording a career-high 108 tackles (74 solo), three tackles for loss, one interception, six passes […]

Brandon Scherff Intends To Sign With Jaguars

Former Washington Commanders Pro Bowl offensive guard Brandon Scherff intends to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to a source. Scherff was a first-round pick (fifth overall) by Washington in 2015 out of Iowa, and he's been a key cog on their offensive line ever since. Scherff is a five-time Pro Bowler, including in each […]

Jaguars Give Foley Fatukasi A Three-Year Deal

The Jacksonville Jaguars are giving defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi a three-year, $30 million deal with $20 million fully guaranteed on Monday, according to his agents. Fatukasi played a career-high in snaps in 2021 with the New York Jets and started in all 15 games he played. The 27-year-old defensive tackle finished with a career-high 46 […]

Jaguars Agree To Long-Term Deal With Foye Oluokun

The Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with standout linebacker Foye Oluokun on Monday, according to a source. The former sixth-round pick can earn as much as $46.5 million and will receive $28 million fully guaranteed at signing. Oluokun has developed into an every-down, off-the-ball linebacker and is now the fourth highest-paid […]

Jaguars Expected To Sign Christian Kirk

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to sign former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk to a large deal. The Jaguars have tons of money to spend this offseason and are getting right to work on Monday, already adding defenders Foye Oluokun and Foley Fatukasi and offensive guard Brandon Scherff to big deals. Kirk, 25, will […]

Rockies Agree With Chad Kuhl

The Colorado Rockies agreed with former Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Chad Kuhl on an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to a source. Kuhl went from the starting rotation to the bullpen last year after a bout with COVID-19. In total, he went 5-7 with a 4.82 ERA and 1.43 WHIP while striking out 75 and walking […]

Michael Kopech Delayed Due To Illness

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said starting pitcher Michael Kopech's build-up was delayed by an illness this offseason. However, the team is still treating him as a starter and expect him to be ready for Opening Day. The 25-year-old right-hander missed all of the 2019 and 2020 seasons and pitched in only 69 […]

Andrew McCutchen In Talks With Brewers

Free-agent outfielder Andrew McCutchen is in talks with the Milwaukee Brewers, according to a source. McCutchen became a free agent when the Philadelphia Phillies declined his $15 million option for the 2022 season in November of last year. The 35-year-old outfielder hit .222/.334/.444 with 27 home runs, 24 doubles, 80 RBI, 78 runs scored and […]

A's Acquire Cristian Pache, Shea Langeliers

The Oakland Athletics acquired outfielder Cristian Pache, catcher Shea Langeliers and starting pitchers Ryan Cusick and Joey Estes from the Atlanta Braves on Monday in exchange for first baseman Matt Olson, according to a source. The A's are clearly rebuilding heading into 2022, but it's a big prospect haul for them. Pache and Langeliers were […]

Braves Acquire Matt Olson From A's

The Atlanta Braves are acquiring first baseman Matt Olson from the Oakland Athletics on Monday in exchange for starting pitchers Ryan Cusick and Joey Estes, outfielder Cristian Pache and catcher Shea Langeliers, according to a source. Another blockbuster in what should be a crazy week. It also means that former Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman […]

Buccaneers Still Hope To Re-Sign Rob Gronkowski

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers still hope to re-sign tight end Rob Gronkowski now that quarterback Tom Brady has unretired, according to a source. It shouldn't be that hard to persuade free agents, let alone Gronk, to come to Tampa now that the GOAT is back in the NFL. The 32-year-old Gronkowski dealt with injuries in […]

Dodgers Not Closing The Door On Kenley Jansen

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the door isn't closed on the team re-signing relief pitcher Kenley Jansen. Roberts said the Dodgers could have five relievers in the mix for saves in 2022, so Jansen won't be guaranteed the everyday ninth-inning gig if he decides to return to LA. Blake Treinen is currently the […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Out Up To Three Months

Updating a previous report, San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller said that shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) will need "up to three months of recovery time" after suffering a fractured left wrist. Tatis said he felt his wrist flare up around a month ago and initially thought it was something he could work through. […]

Joe Kelly Not Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said the team doesn't expect relief pitcher Joe Kelly (biceps) to be ready for Opening Day as he continues to rehab from a nerve injury. The White Sox are likely erring on the side of caution after they recently signed the 33-year-old right-hander to a two-year, $17 million […]

Starling Marte Dealing With Oblique Soreness

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (oblique) didn't take part in the team's workout on Monday due to oblique soreness. The good news is that X-rays came back negative, so the Mets are likely just being cautious with their free-agent acquisition early in spring training. Marte is 33 years old and may not have a […]

Jacob deGrom To Start On Opening Day

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will be the team's Opening Day starter, according to manager Buck Showalter. deGrom threw his first bullpen session of the spring on Monday and said that he didn't have any issues with his right elbow this offseason after dealing with inflammation and a partial UCL tear in his […]

Twins Discussing Sean Manaea, Frankie Montas

The Minnesota Twins and Oakland Athletics have discussed trade proposals in recent days that would include a starting pitcher going to Minnesota, and pitchers Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas are the top candidates to be included in a deal, according to sources. The Twins are dealing fast and furious now that MLB is back in […]

Bears Could Be A Player For Marquez Valdes-Scantling

The Chicago Bears, who are in on a lot of available wide receivers, are one to watch when it comes to free-agent wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Bears coach Luke Getsy was with Valdes-Scantling with the Green Bay Packers. ESPN's Josina Anderson also reported that the Las Vegas Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, Indianapolis Colts and Houston […]

Rams Keeping Joe Noteboom

The Los Angeles Rams agreed to a three-year deal with a base value of $40 million with offensive tackle Joe Noteboom on Monday, according to sources. The deal includes $25 million guaranteed with a maximum value of $47.5 million. With veteran left tackle Andrew Whitworth leaning toward retirement after winning the Super Bowl, Noteboom is […]

Steelers Reach Agreement With Mitchell Trubisky

The Pittsburgh Steelers reached an agreement on a two-year deal with free-agent quarterback Mitchell Trubisky on Monday, according to sources. The former No. 2 overall pick will head to the Steelers and is expected to replace the retired Ben Roethlisberger as the starter in 2022. Trubisky served as Josh Allen's backup with the Buffalo Bills […]

Geoff Swaim Agrees To One-Year Extension

The Tennessee Titans agreed to a one-year contract extension with tight end Geoff Swaim on Monday, according to a source. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Swaim had a career-high 31 catches for 210 yards and three touchdowns on 40 targets in 16 regular season games in his second year in Tennessee in 2021. […]

Browns Release Jarvis Landry

The Cleveland Browns released wide receiver Jarvis Landry on Monday. Cleveland gave Landry permission to seek a trade after the acquired Amari Cooper from the Dallas Cowboys over the weekend, but now Landry will be free to sign with any team. The 29-year-old pass-catcher was scheduled for a non-guaranteed $14.3 million base salary in 2022 […]

Dolphins Reach Agreement With Chase Edmonds

The Miami Dolphins and free-agent running back Chase Edmonds agreed on a two-year, $12.6 million deal on Monday that includes $6.1 million guaranteed, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Edmonds shared the backfield with James Conner, who was much more productive, in 2021. He finished with 592 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 116 carries […]

Pete Alonso Involved In Scary Car Accident

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso said he got into a "brutal" car accident on Sunday in which his car flipped over three times. He said he feels fortunate to be alive, but all is well now and he will be back on the field on Tuesday. The 27-year-old is entrenched as the team's […]

Ian Happ Recovering From Surgery

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (shoulder) is recovering from right elbow surgery that he had in February, but he should be fine for the start of the regular season. Happ said the surgery was a cleanup procedure that removed loose bodies from his throwing elbow. The surgery wasn't serious, but it's something to watch for […]

Adbert Alzolay To Start On Injured List

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (shoulder) will start the regular season on the injured list. Alzolay is dealing with shoulder tightness, and with a condensed spring training schedule this year, he won't have enough time to get ready for Opening Day. The 27-year-old right-hander was in a position to win a spot at the […]