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Mets Sign Travis Jankowski
The New York Mets signed free-agent outfielder Travis Jankowski to a minor league deal with an invite to spring camp on Thursday. Jankowski spent the 2021 season with the Philadelphia Phillies and hit .252/.364/.351 with a homer, 10 RBI and five stolen bases in 157 plate appearances over 76 games. The 30-year-old spent the first […]
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Cubs Sign Daniel Norris
The Chicago Cubs are signing free-agent left-hander Daniel Norris to an undisclosed major league deal, according to a source. The Milwaukee Brewers acquired Norris from the Detroit Tigers at the trade deadline last summer, but he struggled with the Brew Crew to the tune of a 6.64 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 20 1/3 innings […]
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Matthew Boyd Heads To Giants
The San Francisco Giants signed free-agent left-hander Matthew Boyd to a one-year, $5.2 million deal on Wednesday evening. The deal includes $2.3 million in incentives. Boyd becomes the fifth starting pitcher signed or re-signed by the Giants this offseason following Anthony DeSclafani, Alex Wood, Alex Cobb and Carlos Rodon. The 31-year-old southpaw had surgery to […]
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Red Sox Looking At Trevor Story
After losing out on first baseman Freddie Freeman, the Boston Red Sox are taking a look at free-agent shortstop Trevor Story. However, Story would likely have to play second base in Boston with two-time World Series champion Xander Bogaerts at shortstop. Other possible options for Story include the St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Twins, Houston Astros […]
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Freddie Freeman Agrees To Six-Year Deal With Dodgers
Free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night on a six-year, $162 million deal. The Atlanta Braves are said to have offered $140 million for five years, but Freeman had been looking for at least a six-year deal all along. The 32-year-old five-time All-Star had a .300/.393/.503 […]
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Nick Martinez's Deal Becomes Official
The San Diego Padres' four-year deal with starting pitcher Nick Martinez became official on Wednesday, and the deal is for $25.5 million, according to a source. Martinez will receive a $2 million signing bonus and make $4 million in 2022. In each of 2023, 2024 and 2025 he'll have a $6.5 million player option and […]
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Royals To Give Bobby Witt Jr. A Look At Third Base
The Kansas City Royals have been planning to give shortstop prospect Bobby Witt Jr. a look at third base to open the 2022 season, with Adalberto Mondesi at shortstop, Nicky Lopez at second base and Whit Merrifield in right field. Witt is currently MLB Pipeline's No. 3 overall prospect in baseball, behind only Adley Rutschman […]
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Griffin Canning Expected To Miss Start Of Season
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning (back) had a setback with his lower back strain while throwing a bullpen session a month ago and is expected to miss the start of the regular season. The right-hander was set to compete for the sixth spot in the starting rotation after missing most of 2021 with […]
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Anthony Rendon Says He's Completely Healthy
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (hip), who had season-ending right hip surgery in early July of last year, said on Wednesday that he's completely healthy and ready for the season. Rendon also battled injuries to his groin, knee and hamstring last year, but he was cleared for baseball activity in November and hasn't […]
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Dodgers Making Progress With Freddie Freeman
The Los Angeles Dodgers and free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman are making progress on a multi-year deal on Wednesday night, according to a source. A potential deal could guarantee Freeman around $150 million. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that the left-handed slugger is expected to receive a six-year, $160 million deal. Freeman said his goodbyes […]
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Broncos Planning To Sign Tom Compton
The Denver Broncos are planning to sign former San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Tom Compton to a one-year deal, according to a source. The 32-year-old spent the last two seasons with the 49ers, playing in all 17 games last year while making seven starts. The Broncos will look to improve their offensive line in order […]
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Trent Brown To Visit With Seahawks Thursday
Free-agent offensive tackle Trent Brown is scheduled to visit with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, according to a source. Brown was a Pro Bowler in 2019 with the Las Vegas Raiders, but he's played in only two full seasons in seven NFL seasons and has suited up for a combined 14 games the last two […]
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Austin Blythe Signs With Seahawks
Former Kansas City Chiefs center Austin Blythe signed an undisclosed deal with the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, according to a source. The Seahawks could lose both Kyle Fuller and Ethan Pocic in free agency, so they are bringing in Blythe to help at the position in 2022. The 29-year-old managed to play in just four […]
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Steelers Adding Myles Jack, Cutting Joe Schobert
Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack is expected to sign a two-year, $16 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a source. The addition of Jack led to the release of outside linebacker Joe Schobert, who was scheduled to count $9.7 million against the team's salary cap in 2022. Jack led the Jaguars in […]
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Hassan Ridgeway Signs With 49ers
Free-agent defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway signed with the San Francisco 49ers on Wednesday on a one-year, $2.5 million deal with $1 million fully guaranteed, according to a source. Ridgeway is an experienced and versatile defensive tackle and will be a key piece of the 49ers defensive line rotation next season. He has six years in […]
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Chase McLaughlin Non-Tendered By Browns
The Cleveland Browns did not tender kicker Chase McLaughlin, according to a source. McLaughlin will now become an unrestricted free agent and is free to sign with any team on the open market. It shouldn't come as a surprise after McLaughlin made just 15 of his 21 field-goal attempts (71.4%) in 16 games for the […]
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Commanders Tender Joey Slye
The Washington Commanders issued a restricted free-agent tender to kicker Joey Slye worth $2.4 million on Wednesday, according to a source. Slye will be back with Washington in 2022 after spending last year with the Commanders, Houston Texans and San Francisco 49ers. In his six games in D.C., he made all 12 of his field-goal […]
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Jakob Johnson Agrees With Raiders
Former New England Patriots fullback Jakob Johnson agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday. Johnson will be reuniting with head coach Josh McDaniels, who was his offensive coordinator with the Patriots. The 27-year-old is one of the better fullbacks in the NFL and will now be blocking for running […]
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Broncos Sign Eric Tomlinson
The Denver Broncos signed free-agent tight end Eric Tomlinson to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. The team also announced they re-signed linebacker Josey Jewell to a two-year deal worth $11 million. Tomlinson appeared in all 17 games for the Baltimore Ravens last year, but he had just one catch for seven yards. The 29-year-old […]
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KJ Hamler Confident He'll Be Ready For Week 1
Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (knee) tore his left ACL last September, but he said that he's ahead of schedule in his recovery and expects to be ready for Week 1. "I'm not back at 4.2 (-second 40-yard dash time) yet, but I'm getting there," Hamler said. "I'm back sprinting and I'm starting to […]
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Giants Sign Ricky Seals-Jones Wednesday
The New York Giants signed free-agent tight end Ricky Seals-Jones to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Seals-Jones had 30 catches for 271 yards and two touchdowns last year for the Washington Commanders. The Giants lost Evan Engram to free agency and recently cut both Kyle Rudolph and Kaden Smith, so there's […]
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Jets Add Tyler Conklin To Pair With C.J. Uzomah
The New York Jets signed free-agent tight end Tyler Conklin to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to sources. The Jets have added both Conklin and former Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah this offseason. Uzomah had 49 catches for 493 yards and five touchdowns in 16 regular season games in 2021 and he'll be […]
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Texans Sign Dare Ogunbowale
The Houston Texans signed free-agent running back Dare Ogunbowale to a two-year, $3.3 million deal on Wednesday, according to his agents. Ogunbowale spent the last two years playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he accumulated 75 carries for 282 yards and a touchdown while adding 23 receptions for 168 yards and one more TD on […]
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Colin Kaepernick Reaches Out To Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick reached out to him this week, but Carroll said he doesn't know yet if it means that Kaepernick will end up getting a shot in Seattle or somewhere else. The Seahawks recently traded Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos in exchange for several […]
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Baker Mayfield Out In Cleveland?
ESPN's Chris Mortensen said that the Cleveland Browns and quarterback Baker Mayfield are "breaking up regardless" of what happens with Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Mortensen also said the Browns "want an adult at" quarterback. The Browns have met with Watson in recent days, prompting Mayfield to post a cryptic message on his social media […]
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Cameron Brate Reworks His Contract
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate agreed to a reworked contract on Wednesday at two years and $8 million, according to a source. Quarterback Tom Brady will keep a key pass-catcher for 2022 after fellow tight end O.J. Howard left in free agency to join the Buffalo Bills. Brate's restructure lowered his salary cap […]
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Buccaneers Reach Extension With Chris Godwin
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers reached an agreement on a three-year, $60 million contract extension with franchise-tagged wide receiver Chris Godwin on Wednesday, according to sources. The deal includes $40 million guaranteed at signing. Godwin will not be playing on the franchise tag for the second straight season. The 26-year-old is recovering from a torn ACL […]
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Dolphins Sign Raheem Mostert
The Miami Dolphins signed former San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert to a one-year deal worth $3.125 million, according to his agent. Mostert will reunite with head coach Mike McDaniel in South Beach. Miami's backfield is now quite crowded with the offseason additions of Mostert and Chase Edmonds, alongside Myles Gaskin. The 29-year-old Mostert […]
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Jarvis Landry To Visit With Falcons
Free-agent wide receiver Jarvis Landry will visit with the Atlanta Falcons, according to sources. Landry was recently given permission to seek a trade and then was outright released by the Cleveland Browns after they traded for Amari Cooper. The 29-year-old was scheduled for a non-guaranteed $14.3 million base salary in 2022 in the final year […]
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Texans Signing Kyle Allen
The Houston Texans are signing former Washington Commanders quarterback Kyle Allen to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. Allen's one-year deal is believed to be worth $2.5 million. Allen became an unrestricted free agent this year when he was non-tendered by Washington. The 26-year-old played in just six games (four starts) for Washington in the […]
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