Giants Eyeing Michael Conforto

The San Francisco Giants are active in their search for a left-handed bat, and former New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is one option the team has discussed at length internally, according to sources. He's coming off a down year but has a career .824 OPS and has hit at least 27 home runs in […]

Rays Being Aggressive In Freddie Freeman Talks

The Tampa Bay Rays are being aggressive in talks for free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman, according to sources. It's hard to believe that they are one of the finalists for Freeman's services, as they are currently bidding against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox. Freeman would be a huge upgrade over Ji-Man Choi […]

Royals Trying To Acquire Frankie Montas

The Kansas City Royals are one of the teams trying to acquire Oakland Athletics right-hander Frankie Montas, according to sources. The Royals freed up $8.5 million in the trade Wednesday that sent left-hander Mike Minor to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for lefty reliever Amir Garrett. The A's, on the other hand, have already traded […]

Royals Trade For Amir Garrett Wednesday

The Kansas City Royals acquired left-handed reliever Amir Garrett from the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday in exchange for left-hander Mike Minor and cash. Garrett had seven saves for the Reds in 2021, but he also had a rough 6.04 ERA and 1.57 WHIP while striking out 61 and walking 29 in 47 2/3 innings over […]

Reds Acquire Pitcher Mike Minor From Royals

The Cincinnati Reds acquired left-hander Mike Minor and cash from the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday in exchange for left-hander Amir Garrett. Minor finished last year on the injured list with a left shoulder impingement, but he was able to make 28 starts over 158 2/3 innings for the Royals while going 8-12 with a […]

Chiefs Bring Back Chad Henne

The Kansas City Chiefs are re-signing quarterback Chad Henne to a one-year, $2 million deal on Wednesday, according to a source. It will be Henne's fifth season serving as Patrick Mahomes' backup in Kansas City. The 36-year-old has made just one start for the Chiefs and has seen action in parts of eight games in […]

Seahawks, Colts Could Be Landing Spots For Baker Mayfield

League sources predict that the Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts would be attractive options welcomed by Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield if he's traded. The Browns said that Mayfield would be their starting QB earlier in the offseason, but they've changed that stance and are now considering trading for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Mayfield […]

Commanders Release Landon Collins, Matt Ioannidis

The Washington Commanders released defensive back Landon Collins and defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis on Wednesday. ESPN's Adam Schefter also reports that the team released offensive lineman Ereck Flowers. Collins and the Commanders were unable to agree on a restructured contract after he played out three years of a six-year, $84 million deal signed in 2019. […]

J.D. McKissic Changes His Mind, Re-Signs With Commanders

Free-agent running back J.D. McKissic, who intended to sign a two-year, $7 million deal with the Buffalo Bills, has changed his mind and will now re-sign with the Washington Commanders for the same compensation, according to sources. The reversal of course is good news for Bills running back Devin Singletary and bad news for Commander […]

Browns Re-Sign Anthony Walker

The Cleveland Browns re-signed linebacker Anthony Walker to a one-year, $5 million deal on Wednesday, according to his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. Walker will return for his second season in Cleveland in 2022 after recording a team-high 113 tackles (69 solo), two passes defensed and one sack in 13 games (12 starts) in […]

Darious Williams Expected To Join Jaguars

Former Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams is expected to finalize a three-year, $39 million deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to a source. Williams, 29, should be a huge boost to Jacksonville's suspect secondary. Williams is a much better real-life player than a fantasy one, although he did have a career-high 71 tackles (60 […]

Artie Burns Going To The Seahawks

Former Chicago Bears cornerback Artie Burns is joining the Seattle Seahawks on a one-year, $2 million deal, according to his agents. In his first year with the Bears in 2021, Burns played in 11 games (six starts) and finished with 23 tackles (19 solo) and six passes defensed. The 26-year-old was a former first-round pick […]

Terrance Mitchell Signs With Patriots

Former Houston Texans cornerback Terrance Mitchell signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the New England Patriots on Wednesday, according to a source. Mitchell has made 29 starts the last two seasons with the Cleveland Browns and Texans, and he finished last year with 60 tackles (45 solo), one interception 10 passes defensed and three […]

Giants Receiving Calls On James Bradberry

NFL teams with cornerback needs have been inquiring about New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry. The Giants have been reluctant to part with him without compensation, but $2 million of his $13.4 million salary becomes guaranteed at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Either the Giants will find a trade partner on Wednesday, or they will […]

Raiders To Release Carl Nassib

The Las Vegas Raiders will designate defensive end Carl Nassib as a post-June 1 release, which will save the team $8 million against the 2022 salary cap, according to a source. Nassib is now free to sign with another team. The 28-year-old former third-round pick in 2016 of the Cleveland Browns was with the Raiders […]

Bilal Nichols Getting A Two-Year Deal From Raiders

Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Bilal Nichols is getting a two-year, $11 million deal from the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday, according to sources. The deal comes with $9 million guaranteed. Nichols has started 49 of the 60 games he's played in in his first four NFL seasons with the Bears after they selected him […]

Yankees Discussing Sean Manaea, Frankie Montas

The New York Yankees are among the teams talking to the Oakland Athletics about star young pitchers Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas, according to sources familiar with the situation. In addition to the Yankees, the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox have discussed the two starting pitchers. The A's are clearly rebuilding after already trading […]

Shane Greene Returns To Dodgers On Minors Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed relief pitcher Shane Greene to a minor league deal on Wednesday. Greene started the 2021 season with the Atlanta Braves but finished things off with the Dodgers. Overall, he had a career-high 7.23 ERA and 1.65 WHIP while notching one save in 23 2/3 relief innings over 28 appearances. The […]

Steven Brault Joining The Cubs

Free-agent pitcher Steven Brault has signed an undisclosed deal with the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, according to sources familiar with the situation. Brault will give the Cubs some starting rotation insurance after it was announced on Tuesday that Adbert Alzolay (lat) will miss at least two months with a lat strain. The 29-year-old left-hander should […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Having Surgery Wednesday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) is undergoing surgery on his fractured left wrist on Wednesday. The 23-year-old superstar shortstop is expected to need up to three months to recover from the injury that was initially sustained in the offseason when he crashed his motorcycle. The Padres are expected to use Ha-Seong Kim […]

Eddie Rosario Returns To Braves On Two-Year Deal

The Atlanta Braves re-signed outfielder Eddie Rosario to a two-year, $18 million deal on Wednesday. The contract contains an option for a third year. Rosario began the 2021 season with Cleveland before being traded to the Braves at midseason. The 30-year-old lefty slugger really came alive after joining the Braves. He finished with a .271/.330/.573 […]

Jets Tender Kicker Eddy Pineiro

The New York Jets tendered restricted free-agent kicker Eddy Pineiro for one year at $2.433 million on Wednesday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Pineiro played well in five games down the stretch for the Jets last year, making all eight of his field-goal attempts and nine of his 10 extra-point tries. The 26-year-old will […]

Browns Sign Jakeem Grant Sr.

The Cleveland Browns signed Pro Bowl return man and wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. to a three-year deal worth up to $13.8 million on Wednesday, according to a source. Grant spent the 2021 season with the Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears. He was much more productive on offense in Chicago, catching nine of 15 targets […]

Breshad Perriman Returning To Buccaneers

Free-agent wide receiver Breshad Perriman is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on an undisclosed one-year deal, according to his agents. The Buccaneers have been able to easily re-sign a lot of their own once quarterback Tom Brady announced he was coming back after a short retirement. Perriman missed the team's playoff loss with an […]

Browns Will Release Austin Hooper

The Cleveland Browns plan to release tight end Austin Hooper as a post-June 1 designation, according to a source. The 27-year-old dual-threat tight end and two-time Pro Bowler will now be on the open market. It makes perfect sense after the Browns placed the franchise tag on fellow tight end David Njoku. Hooper's two-year, $42 […]

Falcons Meeting With Deshaun Watson Wednesday

The Atlanta Falcons will meet with Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson on Wednesday, the fourth meeting for a team that has extended a trade offer for Watson. In addition to the Falcons, the New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns are the others. The Falcons have jumped into the mix on Watson late, and […]

Tucker Barnhart To Switch Hit Again

Detroit Tigers catcher Tucker Barnhart has decided to pick up switch-hitting again this year after quitting two years ago. Barnhart has hit exclusively from the left side the last two seasons. The 31-year-old is more of a defense-first catcher and hit a combined .238/.311/.372 with 12 home runs and 61 RBI over the last two […]

Tigers Sign Wily Peralta To Minors Deal

The Detroit Tigers signed right-handed pitcher Wily Peralta to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training on Wednesday, according to sources with knowledge of the agreement. The 32-year-old will make $2.5 million if he's on the major league roster, and he can make an extra $500,000 in bonuses. Peralta had a 3.07 […]

Blue Jays Showing Interest In Jose Ramirez

The Toronto Blue Jays have spoken to the Cleveland Guardians about a trade for third baseman Jose Ramirez, with the idea of playing him at second base, according to sources. Other teams are showing interest in Ramirez as well, but the Guardians remain unlikely to move him. He's under team control for two more seasons […]

Keone Kela Joins The Diamondbacks

Free-agent relief pitcher Keone Kela agreed to a minor league deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the situation. Kela had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in May of last year, so he won't be ready to pitch until around midseason for the D-backs. The 28-year-old right-hander […]