Twins Don't Plan To Limit Alex Kirilloff

The Minnesota Twins don't plan on limiting outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) this spring after manager Rocco Baldelli said his wrist looks to be in a good spot. Kirilloff looked good swinging a bat on Friday. "If there was any concern at this point for him taking swings on the medical side, he wouldn't have been […]

Braves Have Been In Touch With Matt Olson

The Atlanta Braves have been in touch with Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson, who is an Atlanta native, in the event that free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman signs with another team. The New York Yankees and Texas Rangers have also been interested in trading for the rising left-handed slugger, but no deals are close. […]

Andrelton Simmons Heading To The Cubs

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent shortstop Andrelton Simmons to a one-year deal worth $4 million plus incentives on Friday. Simmons is a glove-first commodity and isn't much to look at from a fantasy perspective. The 32-year-old veteran slashed .223/.283/.274 with three home runs, 37 runs and 31 RBI over 131 games for the Minnesota Twins […]

Dave Roberts Close To Extension With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts said on Friday that he's "really close" to signing a contract extension with the team. Roberts has led the club to three World Series appearances and won a World Series ring in 2020 and will now be with the team beyond the 2022 season. The 49-year-old's .622 […]

Trevor Bauer Expected To Be On Leave For A Week

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer is expected to be placed on administrative leave for a week as the league investigates/considers a possible suspension for the 2022 season. Bauer doesn't think his case warrants a suspension since a judge who heard the case threw it out. However, even if Bauer wasn't criminally charged, MLB […]

Dodgers Making A Push For Freddie Freeman

The Los Angeles Dodgers talks with free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman are intensifying on Friday, according to sources. The sides remain in contact on a deal would bring the reigning World Series champion back home to his native California. The Dodgers and Atlanta Braves have been the most consistent pursuers and most likely landing spots […]

Clayton Kershaw Agrees To Return To Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement with left-hander Clayton Kershaw on a one-year deal on Friday, pending a physical, according to sources. The deal was later announced to be worth $17 million. It was pretty much either return to the only team he's called home or sign with his hometown Texas Rangers in free […]

Jalen Guyton Will Be Back With Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers are tendering exclusive-rights free-agent wide receiver Jalen Guyton, according to a source. Guyton will return to the team in 2022 after he recorded 31 receptions for 448 yards and three touchdowns on 48 targets over 16 games in 2021. He has six total touchdowns in the last two years, but unless […]

Cowboys Release Blake Jarwin, Greg Zuerlein

The Dallas Cowboys released tight end Blake Jarwin (hip) and kicker Greg Zuerlein on Friday. The Cowboys continue to make moves to try and get under the salary cap for the 2022 season. Jarwin needed hip surgery this offseason and isn't expected to be available for the start of the 2022 season, so he could […]

Raiders Sign Maxx Crosby To Four-Year Extension

The Las Vegas Raiders signed Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby to a four-year, $98.98 million contract extension with $95 million in new money and $53 million guaranteed on Friday, according to sources. Crosby is now the NFL's fourth highest-paid edge rusher at his $23.75 million annual average. The 24-year-old was a steal in the […]

Deshaun Watson Won't Face Criminal Charges

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson will not face criminal charges after the grand jury didn't find enough evidence on Friday. There were nine sexual-assault accusations, and none were found to be criminal. Now that we have a little more clarity on Watson's legal situation that kept him sidelined for all of 2021, his trade market […]

Clayton Kershaw Returning To Dodgers?

There is heavy industry expectation that free-agent left-hander Clayton Kershaw will return to the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2022 season. Kershaw became a free agent last November when the team didn't extend him a qualifying offer. The 33-year-old eight-time All-Star and future Hall of Famer dealt with forearm problems in 2021 and ended up […]

Collin McHugh Has Robust Market

Free-agent right-hander Collin McHugh has a robust free-agent market, as expected, and the Boston Red Sox are among the teams interested in him, according to an industry source. McHugh signed with the Red Sox in 2020 and then opted out of the season due to COVID-19 and injury concerns. The 34-year-old was great for the […]

Three Teams Showing Interest In Albert Pujols

Three teams have shown interest in free-agent first baseman/designated hitter Albert Pujols, according to sources. The addition of the DH to the National League has widened the market for the future Hall of Famer. Pujols was one of the best hitters of all time in his prime, but he's now 42 years old and hit […]

Carlos Rodon Agrees With Giants

The San Francisco Giants agreed to a two-year, $44 million deal with left-hander Carlos Rodon on Friday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The contract includes an opt-out clause after the first season. It's an excellent landing spot for the 29-year-old southpaw starter in terms of fantasy outlook. Rodon has had trouble with injuries […]

Dodgers Not Closing The Door On Trevor Bauer

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he doesn't want "to close the door completely" on starting pitcher Trevor Bauer being in spring camp with the team, but Roberts also said he's not completely aware of the situation regarding the league's investigation. Bauer is being investigated for sexual-assault allegations. He spent the second half of […]

Max Muncy Will Be Ready For Opening Day

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (elbow) will be ready for Opening Day, according to manager Dave Roberts. Muncy has resumed hitting after tearing his UCL on the final day of the regular season last year. We'll keep a close eye on Muncy during the truncated spring training this year, but barring any setbacks, […]

Texans Sign Cedric Ogbuehi On Friday

The Houston Texans are signing former Cincinnati Bengals first-rounder and veteran offensive tackle Cedric Ogbuehi to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday, according to a source. Ogbuehi will reunite with offensive line coach George Warhop, who coached him in Jacksonville. The 29-year-old spent last season with the Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks and only played […]

Chargers Tender Donald Parham Jr.

The Los Angeles Chargers tendered exclusive-rights free-agent tight end Donald Parham Jr. on Friday, according to a source. Parham is expected to return to the Bolts in 2022, and he has been fully cleared from the concussion that put him on Injured Reserve to finish last season. The 24-year-old caught 20 of 27 targets for […]

Falcons Restructuring Matt Ryan's Contract

The Atlanta Falcons are restructuring quarterback Matt Ryan's contract to clear salary cap space for the 2022 season. Ryan is owed a $7.5 million roster bonus on March 19 and has a $16.25 million salary for the upcoming season. His $48.662 million cap hit for the 2022 season was the largest in the league heading […]

Cowboys Have Contacted Bobby Wagner

The Dallas Cowboys have contacted free-agent linebacker Bobby Wagner and expressed their interest in having him play for defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, who coached him in Seattle, according to a source. The Seahawks released the 31-year-old tackle machine this week after drafting him all the way back in 2012. Wagner was scheduled to carry a […]

DeMarcus Lawrence Not Going Anywhere

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence turned down a pay cut, but ESPN's Ed Werder quoted a team source by saying, "DeMarcus Lawrence isn't going anywhere." Lawrence will make $19 million in base salary this year and is scheduled to count $27 million against the salary cap, which is the fifth-highest cap number in the […]

Bears Release Eddie Goldman

After trying to trade him, the Chicago Bears are releasing nose tackle Eddie Goldman on Friday, according to a source. Goldman is only 28 years old and will have a nice market in free agency. He was originally a second-round pick by the Bears in the 2015 draft out of Florida State. Goldman managed 22 […]

Texans Bringing Back Jeff Driskel

The Houston Texans are re-signing quarterback Jeff Driskel and will give him a shot at quarterback again after trying him at tight end. Driskel will return on a one-year deal for the 2022 season. The 28-year-old finished last year on Injured Reserve after fracturing his collarbone in December. In four NFL seasons, Driskel has played […]

Tommy La Stella A Little Behind

San Francisco Giants infielder Tommy La Stella (Achilles) will be a little bit behind in spring camp as he recovers from Achilles surgery, according to president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi. Overall, La Stella's recovery is going well, and he should have a shot to be ready by Opening Day on April 7. However, with […]

Martin Perez Agrees With Rangers

The Texas Rangers agreed to a deal with free-agent left-hander Martin Perez on Friday, pending a physical, according to sources familiar with the situation. MLB Network's Jon Heyman is reporting that the deal is worth $4 million for the 2022 season. Perez became a free agent when the Boston Red Sox declined his $6 million […]

Miguel Andujar Assaulted, Robbed In Dominican Republic

New York Yankees outfielder/infielder Miguel Andujar was assaulted and robbed at gunpoint at his farm in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. The 27-year-old is no longer in danger, but he had an expensive watch stolen from him while bullets were fired. Andujar was not shot and is expected to report to […]

Steelers Place Tender On Dwayne Haskins

The Pittsburgh Steelers are using an original-round tender on restricted free-agent quarterback Dwayne Haskins, according to a source. Haskins will make $2.54 million on the tender this season. The Steelers were always expected to bring Haskins back, especially after Ben Roethlisberger retired. Pittsburgh picked Haskins up after he was released by the Washington Commanders, but […]

Steelers Re-Sign Miles Killebrew

The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed safety Miles Killebrew to a two-year, $4 million deal on Friday, according to a source. Killebrew had 13 tackles (nine solo) and one tackle for a loss in 17 games (no starts) in his first year in Pittsburgh in 2021. He's expected to once again serve as a core special teams […]

Steelers Considering Jacoby Brissett

The Pittsburgh Steelers are discussing the possibility of signing Miami Dolphins impending free-agent quarterback Jacoby Brissett, according to sources. Brissett, who has started 37 games in his career, could be an option because of his past relationship with four current Steelers assistant coaches, including offensive coordinator Matt Canada. The 29-year-old Brissett started 30 games for […]