Max Muncy Playing First Base Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (elbow) is playing first base in the team's simulated game on Tuesday. Muncy suffered UCL damage in his left elbow in the final regular season game last year and wasn't able to play in the postseason. The 31-year-old avoided surgery, though, and is expected to be ready for […]

Rockies To Consider Ryan Rolison For Bullpen Role

The Colorado Rockies will consider using left-hander Ryan Rolison, their top pitching prospect, as a long-relief option in their bullpen to start the 2022 season. Rolison would be making his major league debut. Chad Kuhl, who the Rockies signed on Monday, is in line for the fifth spot in the starting rotation. Rolison was the […]

Padres Enter Bidding War For Freddie Freeman

The San Diego Padres, who had the second-largest payroll in baseball last year, have jumped into the bidding war for free-agent All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman, according to a person with direct knowledge of the talks. It could be because the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers are perceived as the favorites for Freeman's services, but the […]

Jimmy Nelson Back With The Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed relief pitcher Jimmy Nelson to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Nelson's deal is a major league contract with a team option for 2023. The 32-year-old veteran had elbow surgery last August but was solid before the injury, posting a 1.86 ERA and 0.93 WHIP with 44 strikeouts and 13 walks […]

Chris Martin Signs With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent relief pitcher Chris Martin to a one-year deal that guarantees him $2.5 million, according to a source. He'll have $500,000 in performance bonuses and a $250,000 roster bonus. The 35-year-old right-hander will work in a setup role in Chicago's bullpen, but he could have a shot at save chances if […]

Devin Williams Working On A New Pitch

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams is working on a slider/cutter for the 2022 season. Williams threw a slider in the minors but abandoned it in the majors because the baseballs have lower seams. He worked on the pitch all winter and thinks it could be a third weapon to complement his fastball and changeup. […]

Mike Montgomery Signs With Mets

Free-agent left-hander Mike Montgomery signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets on Tuesday, pending a physical, according to a source. Montgomery spent last season in Korea and had a 5.26 ERA while also getting suspended 20 games for throwing a rosin bag at an umpire. The 32-year-old southpaw pitched in only three […]

Marlins Haven't Been Pursuing Nick Castellanos

Free-agent outfielder Nick Castellanos had plenty of interest in signing with the Miami Marlins before the lockout, but the Marlins have not been aggressively pursuing him, according to a source. The Florida native hit .309 with 34 home runs and 100 RBI with the Cincinnati Reds in 2021, but he's yet to find a home […]

Falcons Re-Sign Younghoe Koo

The Atlanta Falcons re-signed kicker Younghoe Koo to a five-year, $24.25 million contract extension with $11.5 million guaranteed on Tuesday, according to a source. Koo was scheduled to become a restricted free agent, but instead the Falcons are locking up one of the league's most accurate kickers. The 27-year-old cashes in after making 92.6% of […]

Russell Gage Expected To Sign With Buccaneers

Former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage is expected to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a source. Gage had 66 receptions on 94 targets for 770 yards and four touchdowns in 14 games (nine starts) for the Falcons in 2021 and took on a much bigger role for most of the year […]

Patriots Re-Sign James White To Two-Year Deal

The New England Patriots re-signed running back James White to a two-year, $5 million deal on Tuesday, according to a source. The 30-year-old will return after suffering a hip injury last year that limited him to just three games. He finished the year with just 12 catches for 94 yards and 10 carries for 38 […]

Cesar Hernandez Could Bat Leadoff

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said he'd love for second baseman Cesar Hernandez to be his leadoff hitter this season. It would be a curious placement for the 31-year-old switch-hitter, who had a .308 on-base percentage in 637 plate appearances with the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox in 2021. Hernandez has gotten on base […]

Jake Lamb Signs With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed free-agent corner infielder Jake Lamb to a minor league deal. Lamb will make $1.5 million if he's on the major league roster in 2022. The 31-year-old lefty hitter was an All-Star for the Arizona Diamondbacks back in 2017, but he's fallen off since then and has slashed just .203/.308/.355 […]

Adbert Alzolay To Miss At Least Two Months

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay (lat) said that he will miss upwards of two months with a strained right lat at the top of his shoulder. He said it was the same injury he sustained in 2018 in Triple-A, when he was on the injured list for almost four months. Alzolay first said he […]

Adley Rutschman Dealing With Elbow Soreness

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Adley Rutschman (elbow) is dealing with some elbow soreness in camp, but manager Brandon Hyde thinks Rutschman will be OK in a day or two. The 24-year-old, who is the top prospect in baseball entering the 2022 season, hit .271/.392/.508 with 18 home runs and 55 RBI in 80 games for […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Says He Has A Flexor Tendon Injury

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) said he's dealing with a flexor tendon injury and not a UCL issue. He has undergone platelet-rich plasma and stem-cell treatments and isn't throwing yet. "I'm going to have a good amount of rehab here for at least a couple of weeks and we'll see the next […]

Mike Clevinger Says He'll Be Ready

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (elbow), who missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, said that he'll be ready for the start of the 2022 season. "I feel healthier than I have in my entire career," Clevinger said. The right-hander made just five starts for the Friars in 2020 […]

Astros To Make New Offer To Carlos Correa

The Houston Astros plan to make a new offer to free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa shortly, according to a source. Correa's potential return is creating buzz in camp, and "players can't stop talking about it," according to one source. Correa and Freddie Freeman are the biggest names left on the open market with spring training games […]

Alex Reyes Undergoes MRI Exam On Shoulder

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Alex Reyes (shoulder) said he underwent an MRI exam on Tuesday and is still waiting for the results on his sore right shoulder. Reyes said he's had lingering pain from last season. It's not what you want to hear with spring training games around the corner later this week. The […]

Pirates Sign Heath Hembree

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Tuesday that they signed free-agent relief pitcher Heath Hembree to an undisclosed one-year deal. Hembree spent the 2021 season pitching for the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds, posting a 5.59 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with nine saves in 58 innings over 60 relief appearances. The 33-year-old had a bit […]

Braves Agree On Eight-Year Extension With Matt Olson

After trading for first baseman Matt Olson on Monday, the Atlanta Braves moved quickly to sign him to an eight-year, $168 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to sources. Olson, who is an Atlanta native, is now locked up two years before he was scheduled to become a free agent. Freddie Freeman won't be back […]

Elandon Roberts Returns To Miami

The Miami Dolphins re-signed linebacker Elandon Roberts to a one-year, $3.25 million deal on Tuesday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. In his second season with the Dolphins last year, Roberts tallied a career-high 83 tackles (42 solo), six tackles for loss, one interception for a touchdown, four passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one […]

J.D. McKissic To Sign With Bills

Former Washington Commanders running back J.D. McKissic plans to sign a two-year, $7 million deal with the Buffalo Bills, according to a source. McKissic has the ability to earn as much as $8 million through incentives. He played in only 11 games in 2021 due to injury and finished with 48 carries for 212 yards […]

Marcus Williams Agrees To Five-Year Deal With Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens agreed on a five-year, $70 million deal with free-agent safety Marcus Williams on Tuesday, according to a source. Williams had a career-high 74 tackles (52 solo), two interceptions, eight passes defensed and a forced fumble in 16 regular season games for the New Orleans Saints in 2021 while playing on the franchise […]

Chase Daniel Returns To Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers re-signed veteran quarterback Chase Daniel to a one-year, $2.25 million deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Daniel will return in 2022 to back up impressive young quarterback Justin Herbert. The 35-year-old Daniel played in just one game last year and didn't attempt a single pass. He hasn't started a game […]

Randy Gregory Reverses Course, Signs With Broncos

Updating a previous story, free-agent defensive end Randy Gregory is signing a five-year, $70 million deal with the Denver Broncos on Tuesday after a deal for the same length and money fell apart for him to re-sign with the Dallas Cowboys. Gregory's contract includes $28 million guaranteed. The 29-year-old had knee surgery in January, but […]

Andrew Whitworth Announces Retirement

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth announced his retirement from professional football on Tuesday on his Instagram page. The writing was on the wall when the Rams signed offensive tackle Joe Noteboom to a big deal on Monday to take over the starting left tackle duties. It's not a surprise that the 40-year-old decided […]

Maliek Collins Re-Signs With Texans

The Houston Texans re-signed defensive tackle Maliek Collins to a two-year, $17 million deal on Tuesday that includes $8.5 million guaranteed, according to his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. Collins will return to the Texans as a valuable run-stuffer on the interior of the defensive line in Houston. The Texans were one of the […]

Browns Release JC Tretter

The Cleveland Browns released center JC Tretter on Tuesday, according to a source. The move will clear $8.2 million in salary cap space for the Browns, but they'll also be losing one of the most reliable centers in the NFL. With the 31-year-old moving on, Cleveland appears set to give Nick Harris the starting job […]

Steelers Sign James Daniel To Three-Year Deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed offensive lineman James Daniels to a three-year, $26.5 million deal on Tuesday, according to sources. Daniels comes over to Pittsburgh after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Chicago Bears. He was a second-round pick in 2018 out of Iowa. The 24-year-old has primarily played guard in his […]