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 […]

Twins Have Checked In On Trevor Story

The Minnesota Twins are once again in need of a shortstop after trading Isiah Kiner-Falefa to the New York Yankees on Sunday night, and they have money to spend. As a result, they have checked in on free-agent shortstop Trevor Story, and he's a logical fit. Story wants to remain at shortstop and has turned […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Has Fractured Wrist

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) has a fractured wrist and surgery is probable. He could miss a few months of action, but he's been a quick healer in the past. It's the first big injury of the spring and will seriously impact the Padres early season approach in the middle infield. The […]

Brandon Scherff Drawing Plenty Of Interest

The Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets are the three teams showing the most interest in free-agent offensive guard Brandon Scherff, according to sources. Scherff is not expected to re-sign with the Washington Commanders. The 30-year-old has spent his entire seven-year career in Washington, but he figures to go elsewhere for the 2022 […]

Dolphins, Emmanuel Ogbah Reach Four-Year Deal

The Miami Dolphins and defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah agreed to a four-year, $65 million deal on Monday that includes $32 million fully guaranteed at signing, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Obgah has really emerged with the Dolphins in the last two seasons, recording nine sacks in each of the last two years after he […]

Melvin Gordon III Unlikely To Re-Sign?

There had been mutual interest in Denver Broncos free-agent running back Melvin Gordon III returning in 2022, but it looks like that won't be happening. Gordon had 1,904 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns while catching 60 passes for 371 yards and three receiving touchdowns in a split backfield in Denver the last two years, but […]

Packers Release Za'Darius Smith

The Green Bay Packers released Pro Bowl pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith on Monday, according to a source. Smith's salary cap number of $27.6 million this year was never going to work for a team trying to get under the cap in 2022. The 29-year-old also played in only one game last season due to a back […]

Browns Fielding Trade Calls For Baker Mayfield

The Cleveland Browns aren't entirely sold on going forward with Baker Mayfield as their starting quarterback and are fielding exploratory trade calls on him, according to league sources not authorized to speak. The Browns are exploring trade scenarios for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson as well. Cleveland isn't expected to land Watson, however. Mayfield played […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Won't Be Ready For Start Of Season

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) is behind schedule and won't start the season on time. McCullers injured his right forearm in the playoffs last year and needs more time before he gets back on a mound. The 28-year-old right-hander said in February that he had a significant […]

Jacob deGrom Plans To Opt Out After Season

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom said he plans to opt out of his contract following the 2022 season with the hopes of negotiating a long-term deal with the team. The 33-year-old right-hander tossed his first bullpen session of the spring on Monday and said that his troublesome right elbow felt fine in the […]

Seiya Suzuki Works Out For Padres

Free-agent outfielder Seiya Suzuki worked out for the San Diego Padres at Petco Park over the weekend, according to sources. Suzuki also visited with starting pitcher Yu Darvish (the two share an agent) and his family before the right-hander left for spring training in Arizona. It's no secret that the Padres are looking for another […]

Sean Doolittle Back With Nationals

The Washington Nationals signed free-agent relief pitcher Sean Doolittle to an undisclosed deal on Monday, pending a physical. The 35-year-old left-hander pitched for Washington from 2017-20 and was named to his second All-Star team with the Nats in 2018. Doolittle spent last season pitching for the Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariners, posting a combined 4.53 […]

Ian Kennedy Agrees With Diamondbacks

Free-agent relief pitcher Ian Kennedy agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday, pending a physical, according to sources. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal later announced the deal was worth $4.75 million. Kennedy previously pitched for Arizona from 2010-13. He began his career as a starting pitcher and has made 290 starts […]