Taijuan Walker Making Spring Debut Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (knee) is making his spring training debut on Saturday in a Grapefruit League game against the Washington Nationals. Walker had surgery on his right knee in mid-January, which caused him to enter camp behind the other starting pitchers. It's unclear if the 29-year-old will be ready for Opening […]

Starling Marte, James McCann Expected Back Tuesday

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter expects outfielder Starling Marte (oblique) and catcher James McCann (back) to get back in a Grapefruit League game by Tuesday or earlier. Marte has been dealing with a sore left oblique since early in camp, but he started hitting off a tee earlier this week and played in a […]

Dylan Carlson Could Hit Leadoff This Year

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson hit leadoff on Friday against the Washington Nationals in spring training for the first time and will continue to see starts atop the lineup in the coming week. It's potentially a new look for the Cardinals after relying on infielder Tommy Edman to take 76% of the team's 740 […]

Trevor Story Away From The Team

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story was set to make his spring training debut with the team on Saturday, but it will be pushed back a few days after he left camp to be with his wife for the birth of their child, according to MLB.com's Ian Browne. Story's six-year deal with the team […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Targeting First Week Of May

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is targeting a return in the first week of May, and he will initially be used as both an outfielder and designated hitter to give him time to ease back into full-time duties. The 24-year-old is recovering from a torn right ACL he suffered on July 10 of […]

Sam Darnold The Leading Candidate To Start

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold is the team's leading candidate to start under center in 2022. "The whole key is bringing Sam [Darnold] along," general manager Scott Fitterer said. "He's in the lead for that job." After the season, Fitterer said the QB job was "open," and the Panthers have certainly tried to upgrade at […]

Dylan Parham Impresses At Pro Day

Memphis interior offensive lineman Dylan Parham, a member of NFL Network's All-Combine team, impressed at his school's Pro Day on Thursday. He has met with 12 offensive line coaches in person since the combine and has three top-30 visits. Most scouts are projecting him as a center and as a Day 2 pick in next […]

Justin Fields Must Show Improvement In Year 2

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields must show improvement and be more consistent in 2022, or else the Bears might have to consider the possibility that he isn't their franchise QB. If his sack numbers remain high, if he's not doing a good job taking care of the football and if he's not leading scoring drives […]

Jordan Lyles Scratched With Stomach Bug

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Jordan Lyles was scratched from his spring outing on Friday due to a stomach bug that is going around the clubhouse, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The Orioles are hoping Lyles can get into a game within the next couple of days. Chris Ellis will get the nod in the Grapefruit […]

Michael Fulmer Not Worried About Velocity

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer's fastball averaged 92.3 mph in his spring training debut on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates after averaging around 96 mph last year. Fulmer said he was "a little rusty" but wasn't overly concerned about his first outing. The 29-year-old right-hander threw eight of his 19 pitches for strikes and […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Compared To MLB Star

Kansas City Royals shortstop prospect Bobby Witt Jr., the top overall prospect in all of baseball per MLB Pipeline, is being compared to Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout. Witt, who hit 33 home runs across two minor league levels last year, has an eerily similar swing and follow-through to that of Trout. The 21-year-old […]

Carlos Rodon Has Successful Spring Debut

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Carlos Rodon fanned four batters on just 40 pitches and generated nine swinging strikes in 2 2/3 innings in his Cactus League debut on Thursday against his former team, the Chicago White Sox. The left-hander also gave up two hits and a run but didn't walk anyone while throwing 40 […]

Logan Gilbert Looks Great In First Spring Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert struck out six hitters in three innings against the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday in his first Cactus League start. He gave up a solo home run in his first inning. The right-hander was touching 91 mph with his slider, and he looks ready to push for All-Star status in […]

Kevin Kiermaier Scratched With Sore Groin

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (groin) was scratched from the spring game on Friday due to left groin soreness. Josh Lowe will now start in center field in the Grapefruit League game. Injuries have been an issue for Kiermaier this spring, as he's also dealt with some neck and back stiffness, so it's something […]

Giants Agree With Richie James Friday

The New York Giants agreed with former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver/returner Richie James on an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday, according to a source. The former seventh-round pick missed last year with a knee injury after recording a career-high 23 catches in 2020. The 26-year-old from Middle Tennessee State will be more valuable to […]

Fred Johnson Signs With Buccaneers

Former Cincinnati Bengals free-agent offensive lineman Fred Johnson is signing an undisclosed one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, according to his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. Johnson was released by Cincinnati after he signed his restricted free-agent tender because the Bengals signed right tackle La'el Collins. In his three seasons with […]

Deshaun Watson Could Land On Exempt List

A pair of grand juries chose not to criminally charge Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in sexual-assault cases, and the NFL is moving closer to their final decision on what to do with him. The league could suspend him now or wait until his 22 pending civil lawsuits are settled. The NFL could also place […]

Nick Foles Could Be On The Move

The Chicago Bears have explored trades for quarterback Nick Foles, and with the addition of Trevor Siemian on Friday, those efforts are expected to continue. Foles has $1 million of his base salary guaranteed in addition to the $4 million roster bonus that the Bears paid him this month. The 33-year-old was mostly a healthy […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Could Catch More Passes

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is expected to alter the offense in a number of ways in 2021 now that receiver Tyreek Hill is in Miami. JuJu Smith-Schuster will be the team's primary slot receiver, while Mecole Hardman, the fastest player on the team, will take over Hill's role as the team's best […]

Nothing Happening Between Tom Brady, Dolphins

There is nothing happening between Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and the Miami Dolphins, according to a source. Since unretiring, Brady has been recruiting free agents to join him in Tampa. There may be some speculation or rumors out there that Brady was considering joining the Dolphins after they traded for All-Pro receiver Tyreek […]

Bears Bring In Trevor Siemian

The Chicago Bears gave free-agent backup quarterback Trevor Siemian a two-year deal worth $4 million on Friday, according to a source. Siemian has a chance to make $5 million total through incentives. The 30-year-old signal-caller spent 2021 with the New Orleans Saints, playing in six games (four starts) while going 108-for-188 for 1,154 yards, 11 […]

Mickey Moniak Competing For Roster Spot

With Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera (oblique) to begin the season on the injured list, Mickey Moniak has rejoined the competition for an Opening Day roster spot. Moniak hit a game-tying home run in Grapefruit League action on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and could be battling Adam Haseley for the lefty side of a […]

Aaron Nola To Start On Opening Day Against A's

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola will be the team's Opening Day starter on April 8 at home against the Oakland Athletics. It will be Nola's fifth straight Opening Day start, the longest streak by a Phillies pitcher since Steve Carlton started 10 straight openers from 1977-86. Nola allowed two solo home runs in Grapefruit […]

Broncos Agree With Billy Turner

The Denver Broncos agreed with former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Billy Turner on an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Turner should fill Denver's right tackle opening for the 2022 season in front of new quarterback Russell Wilson. He spent two-plus seasons with the Broncos from 2016 to 2018 before protecting […]

Myjai Sanders Gets His Weight Back Up

Cincinnati defensive end Myjai Sanders was battling a sickness during the combine in February that knocked him down to 228 pounds, but he weighed in at 248.5 pounds on Thursday at his school's Pro Day. He had dinner with Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin on Wednesday and did defensive line and linebacker drills on […]

Eagles Re-Sign Derek Barnett

The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed defensive end Derek Barnett to an undisclosed two-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Barnett had a career-high 46 tackles (20 solo), seven tackles for loss and 11 QB hits, but he also recorded a career-low two sacks in 16 games (15 starts) in his fifth season in Philadelphia. The […]

Rob Gronkowski Truly Undecided On Playing In 2022

Drew Rosenhaus, the agent for free-agent tight end Rob Gronkowski, said his client is "truly undecided" about whether he'll play in 2022. Gronk has hinted this offseason about likely returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he wants to take his time. Of course, the Buccaneers want him back, and quarterback Tom Brady has unretired, […]

Kyler Murray Not Worried About His Future

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, who was facing the media for the first time since the playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams, said he's not worried about his future and "I'm an Arizona Cardinal" on Thursday. "I've done nothing but give my all to the Cardinals and will continue to do that. I'm not […]

Chiefs Sign Marquez Valdes-Scantling

The Kansas City Chiefs signed former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a three-year, $30 million deal on Thursday, according to his agents. He'll receive $18 million in the first two years, and incentives could push the deal to a maximum of $36 million. The Chiefs moved quickly to bring another receiver in […]

Damone Clark Undergoing Spinal Fusion Surgery

Former LSU linebacker Damone Clark (back) is undergoing spinal fusion surgery on Thursday after an MRI exam at the combine in February revealed a herniated disc, according to sources. Clark is one of the top linebackers in this year's draft, but he'll now likely miss his rookie season in 2022. The good news is that […]