Frank Schwindel Feeling Better

Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel (back) said he's feeling good and hopes to return to a Cactus League game by Saturday. He has resumed hitting in the cages. The 29-year-old first baseman was held out of the spring game on Wednesday as a precaution due to back tightness, and it sounds like the injury […]

Mike Minor Might Open Season On Injured List

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell acknowledged that starting pitcher Mike Minor (shoulder) might open the season on the injured list. Minor dealt with some early shoulder soreness in camp, but he's past it now. However, there likely isn't enough time for him to ramp up with a shortened spring training this year. It's the same […]

Mookie Betts Remains Out Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (illness) remains out of the team's Cactus League lineup on Thursday against the Colorado Rockies. Betts has been dealing with a stomach illness since Tuesday and will miss a second straight game. Expect the 29-year-old superstar to make his spring debut at some point this weekend. Betts was an […]

Raimel Tapia Traded To Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Raimel Tapia and minor league infielder Adrian Pinto from the Colorado Rockies on Thursday in exchange for outfielder Randal Grichuk and cash, according to a source. Tapia's fantasy value will take a hit with the move. Although Rogers Centre isn't a bad hitter's park by any means, he's leaving […]

Rockies Acquire Randal Grichuk From Blue Jays

The Colorado Rockies acquired outfielder Randal Grichuk and cash from the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday in exchange for outfielder Raimel Tapia and minor league infielder Adrian Pinto, according to a source. Grichuk lost playing time as the season progressed last year and finished with a .241/.281/.423 slash line, 22 home runs, 81 RBI and […]

Grand Jury Considering Criminal Charge Against Deshaun Watson

A grand jury in Brazoria County, Texas, is considering a possible criminal charge against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, according to attorney Tony Buzbee. It's one of the more than 20 sexual-assault allegations against Watson, and a final decision is expected to be made in court on Friday. The Browns apparently were aware of the […]

Colts Restructure Matt Ryan's Contract

The Indianapolis Colts converted $12 million of new quarterback Matt Ryan's 2022 compensation into a signing bonus, creating $6 million in salary cap space for this year, according to a source. Ryan's salary cap number drops to $18,705,882 for this year, giving the Colts more cap space to make more moves this offseason. Indianapolis' yearly […]

Seahawks Sign Joel Iyiegbuniwe

The Seattle Seahawks are signing free-agent linebacker Joel Iyiegbuniwe to a one-year, $1.1875 million deal on Thursday. The deal carries a $1,525 signing bonus. Iyiegbuniwe was a fourth-round pick by the Chicago Bears in 2018 out of Western Kentucky, and he spent his first four seasons in the NFL playing for the Bears. The 26-year-old […]

49ers Sign Kerry Hyder To One-Year Deal

The San Francisco 49ers signed free-agent defensive end Kerry Hyder to a one-year, $1.5 million deal on Thursday, according to a source. Hyder had a career-high 8.5 sacks with the 49ers in 2020 and 1.5 sacks with the Seattle Seahawks last year. The 30-year-old pass-rusher also had 33 tackles (20 solo), three tackles for loss, […]

Chiefs Re-Sign Blake Bell

The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed tight end Blake Bell to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. Bell helped fill in for Travis Kelce late last season when he had COVID-19 and had nine receptions on 13 targets for 87 yards and no touchdowns in 16 games (five starts). The 30-year-old will continue to provide depth behind […]

Dolphins Release Allen Hurns

The Miami Dolphins released wide receiver Allen Hurns (wrist) and offensive lineman Jesse Davis on Thursday. Hurns was released with a failed-physical designation. The 30-year-old opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 and also missed all of last year after having wrist surgery in August. He'll have to prove that he's healthy once […]

Rays Add Luke Bard On Minor League Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays signed right-handed pitcher Luke Bard to a minor league deal on Thursday. The 31-year-old right-hander appeared in 46 games (three starts) for the Los Angeles Angels from 2018-20, posting a 5.05 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 60 strikeouts and 18 walks in 66 innings pitched. He missed all of the 2021 […]

Ryan Helsley To Make Spring Debut Friday

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said on Thursday that relief pitcher Ryan Helsley (elbow, knee) will make his first in-game appearance this spring on Friday. Helsley had a stress reaction in his right elbow last year and also dealt with a left knee injury that required offseason surgery. The hard-throwing right-hander is working his […]

Ranger Suarez To Throw Live BP Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez will throw a live batting practice session on Sunday. Manager Joe Girardi thinks Suarez can theoretically still be ready for the first week of the regular season, but it's still too early to tell. The 26-year-old left-hander arrived late to camp due to visa issues, but he should be […]

Hyun Jin Ryu To Make Spring Debut Friday

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said that starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu remains on track to make his spring training debut on Friday against the Detroit Tigers. The 34-year-old left-hander was a late arrival to camp after working out in South Korea, and he also dealt with COVID-19 over the winter, but he was […]

Yankees, Aaron Judge Continue To Work On Contract

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was disappointed a deal wasn't reached with the team before Tuesday's deadline to avoid salary arbitration -- he asked for a raise from $10.175 million to $21 million, while the Yankees offered $17 million. But Judge is hoping fluid conversations on a one-year or long-term deal can be completed […]

Justin Verlander Still Has Work To Do

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (elbow) says he still needs to get sharper as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. Verlander threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings in spring training on Wednesday and said he "felt good physically." The two-time Cy Young winner missed all of last year after having elbow reconstruction […]

Guardians Re-Sign Bryan Shaw

The Cleveland Guardians re-signed relief pitcher Bryan Shaw on Thursday, according to sources. MLB Network's Jon Heyman is reporting that the deal is for one year and $3 million and includes an option for the 2023 season. Shaw will make $9 million if he hits all his incentives and his option is exercised. The 34-year-old […]

Matt Corral Shows Mobility At Pro Day

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral showed off his right arm and a healthy right ankle at his school's Pro Day on Wednesday. At least four head coaches, the Steelers' Mike Tomlin, the Falcons' Arthur Smith, the Panthers' Matt Rhule and the Cowboys' Mike McCarthy, were on hand to watch him throw. Corral is projected as a […]

Trevor Siemian Visiting With Raiders

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian is visiting with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, according to a source. The Raiders are looking for a backup to Derek Carr after Marcus Mariota signed with the Atlanta Falcons this week. Siemian, 30, made four starts for the Saints in 2021 with Jameis Winston injured, and […]

Tom Brady Could Play Beyond 2022

Now that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has unretired, there's a chance that he could be back for more than just one season. General manager Jason Licht kept his plans close to his vest when asked if the team was likely to extend Brady past the 2022 season to free up additional salary cap […]

Cornelius Lucas Re-Signs With Commanders

The Washington Commanders re-signed offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas to a two-year, $8.2 million deal on Thursday, according to his agent, Dan Saffron. Lucas will return for his third season in D.C. after providing offensive line depth for Washington the last two seasons. The 30-year-old filled in at left tackle for part of last season when […]

Seahawks Still Want To Re-Sign Geno Smith

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said the team would like to re-sign quarterback Geno Smith, who was Russell Wilson's backup the last three years. Smith started three games in Wilson's absence last year and went 1-2 in those starts. If Smith is re-signed, Carroll said he'd be the front-runner to win the starting job […]

Colin Kaepernick Still Hoping Seahawks Give Him A Shot

Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick hasn't played in the NFL since 2016, and the Seattle Seahawks are the only team to have hosted him on a visit since then, in May of 2017. Kaepernick held a workout at the University of Washington's indoor practice facility on Wednesday, spending around 90 minutes throwing to a handful of […]

Chiefs Inquiring About Laviska Shenault Jr.

The Kansas City Chiefs are inquiring about Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr., according to sources. The 23-year-old was a second-round pick by the Jaguars in 2020 and has plenty of fans throughout the league. "That kid's a baller. We loved him in the draft. … Only a matter of time before he really […]

Merrill Kelly Dominates In First Spring Start

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly struck out eight of the nine batters he faced in three scoreless innings against the San Francisco Giants in his first Cactus League start on Wednesday. His fastball touched 94-95 mph. Kelly focused on his changeup this offseason, and he got swings and misses on the pitch on Wednesday. […]

Mackenzie Gore Looks Good Wednesday

San Diego Padres left-hander MacKenzie Gore has been adamant that he's made significant strides this year and is ready to put his struggles the last two seasons behind him, and he had another strong spring showing on Wednesday in three scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Angels. The 23-year-old southpaw struck out five, allowed one […]

A's May Hold Onto Frankie Montas, Sean Manaea

Interested teams are getting the impression that the Oakland Athletics may hold onto starting pitchers Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea. Some teams believe they are open to dealing Manaea, but it's quite possible now that they keep both pitchers, at least to begin the 2022 season. The A's have already traded Chris Bassitt, Matt Olson […]

Jose Barrero Undergoes Surgery, Out Six Weeks

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Barrero (hand) had successful surgery on the hamate bone in his left hand and is expected to be out for six weeks. Barrero was hoping to compete for the starting job at shortstop to open the season, but that will now be Kyle Farmer's job early in 2022. The 23-year-old has […]

Tommy Pham Agrees With Reds On One-Year Deal

Free-agent outfielder Tommy Pham agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, according to multiple sources familiar with the negotiations. The deal includes a mutual option for the 2023 season and is pending a physical. The 34-year-old hit .229 last year with 24 doubles, 15 home runs, 49 RBI, 74 runs […]