Padres One Of Many Teams In On Nelson Cruz

The San Diego Padres are one of many teams in on free-agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz, who is expected to make his decision this weekend. Padres general manager AJ Preller has the connection to Cruz from their time with the Texas Rangers, where Cruz became a star. Almost all contending teams in the National League […]

Luke Maile Signs With Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians agreed to a minor league deal with free-agent catcher Luke Maile on Saturday that will pay him $900,000 if he's in the major leagues. Maile hit .300/.382/.433 with no home runs and three RBI in just 34 plate appearances over 15 games for the Milwaukee Brewers, and he hasn't done much with […]

Alex Colome Agrees With Rockies

The Colorado Rockies agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent relief pitcher Alex Colome on Saturday night, according to a source. The Rockies added Colome, shortstop Jose Iglesias and outfielder Scott Schebler on a busy Saturday. Colome doesn't have typical closer stuff, but the 33-year-old veteran has 155 career saves over nine major league […]

Niko Goodrum Joins Astros

The Houston Astros signed free-agent infielder Niko Goodrum on Saturday to a $2.1 million deal plus incentives. Goodrum will most likely serve as a utility infielder for the Astros after he slashed .232/.306/.401 with 42 home runs, 151 RBI and 45 stolen bases for the Detroit Tigers in a four-year span from 2018-21. In 2021, […]

Jeurys Familia Signs With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent relief pitcher Jeurys Familia to a $6 million deal on Saturday night. The 31-year-old right-hander has plenty of experience in the ninth inning in his 10-year major league career, as he's saved 125 games in 498 2/3 innings pitched. Familia had just one save for the New York Mets in […]

Rangers Acquire Mitch Garver From Twins

The Texas Rangers acquired catcher Mitch Garver from the Minnesota Twins on Saturday in exchange for shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa and an unnamed prospect. Garver will be the team's new starting catcher in 2022, which those investing in Jonah Heim stock won't be too thrilled about. Garver broke out in 2019 with 31 home runs and […]

Twins Trading For Isiah Kiner-Falefa

The Minnesota Twins agreed to acquire Texas Rangers shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa on Saturday, according to sources familiar with the situation. MLB Network's Jon Heyman is reporting that the Rangers are also sending an unnamed prospect to the Twins in exchange for catcher Mitch Garver. Kiner-Falefa was set to open the 2022 season as the Rangers […]

Josh Rojas Ready To Go

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Josh Rojas (shoulder), who had cleanup surgery on his non-throwing shoulder after last season, said he's "doing really well" and is fully healthy entering spring training. "It's doing really well," Rojas said. "I'm really happy. I did the surgery. It feels good. I've been doing everything, hitting, throwing, taking ground balls. Everything […]

Royce Lewis Doing Some Running

Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Royce Lewis (knee), who missed all of last season after tearing his ACL, reported to spring camp on Friday and was doing some running drills on Saturday. Lewis is the team's top prospect and is ranked as the No. 35 overall prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline. The former first overall […]

Brandon Nimmo Hasn't Discussed Extension With Mets

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who will be a free agent after the 2022 season, said he hasn't had any contract extension talks with the team. However, he said he's interested in signing a long-term extension with the Mets. "This is all I've known, being a New York Met, and I like the direction […]

Heston Kjerstad Injures Hamstring In Camp

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad (hamstring) pulled his hamstring in an intrasquad game on Friday in camp. It doesn't sound like a serious injury for the 23-year-old, but the Orioles will surely play it safe with their No. 7 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. Kjerstad was the second overall pick in the 2020 draft, but […]

Rockies Not Interested In Albert Pujols

Three teams are reportedly interested in free-agent first baseman/designated hitter Albert Pujols, but the Colorado Rockies are not one of those teams. The Seattle Mariners could be interesting, and the St. Louis Cardinals would be a crowd-pleaser since Pujols began his illustrious career with them. Now that the DH is in play for all of […]

Max Scherzer Throws First Spring Bullpen

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer threw his first bullpen of the spring on Saturday. Although Scherzer was one of the detractors of the new collective bargaining agreement, he's raring to go for his first season in Queens after signing a three-year, $130 million contract. The 37-year-old right-hander looks to be fully healthy after […]

Johnny Cueto's Market Heating Up

Free-agent starting pitcher Johnny Cueto's market is heating up, and he could sign with a team fairly quickly. At least half of the teams could use another starter with spring training games beginning late next week. Cueto once again struggled with injuries last season, and he ultimately finished with a 4.08 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 98 […]

Nelson Cruz Finalizing Details With NL Team

Free-agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz is finalizing details for a new deal with a National League team, according to a source. With the DH now in play in the National League, the most coveted DH in free agency has a bigger market now that free agency has reopened. Cruz has spent the last 17 seasons […]

Steve Cishek Agrees With Nationals

The Washington Nationals agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent reliever Steve Cishek on Saturday, according to sources. Cishek had a rough 2020 season with the Chicago White Sox but bounced back to post a 3.42 ERA and 1.49 WHIP with 21 holds for the Los Angeles Angels in 68 1/3 innings over 74 […]

Bucs Restructure Vita Vea's Contract

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers restructured the 2022 base salary of nose tackle Vita Vea on Saturday, according to a source. The move frees up $7.64 million worth of salary cap space for the 2022 season. Vea's base salary will be reduced from $10.6 million to $1.12 million, with the remaining amount converted into a signing […]

Saints Restructure Marshon Lattimore's Deal

The New Orleans Saints restructured cornerback Marshon Lattimore's contract on Saturday for the 2022 season, according to a source. The team turned his base salary ($24 million) into a signing bonus to create $18.45 million in salary cap space for the upcoming season. As of right now, the Saints are now projected to be $5 […]

Five Teams Discussing Amari Cooper

At least five NFL teams have discussed Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper's availability in a potential trade or release, according to a source. Teams that are in the receiver market leading up to free agency are at least checking on Cooper's value and contract situation. Cooper is set to count $22 million against Dallas' […]

Falcons Save $12 Million On Matt Ryan Restructure

The Atlanta Falcons restructured quarterback Matt Ryan's contract to create $12 million in salary cap space in 2022. Ryan was due $23.75 million in cash this season and previously had a cap number of $48.662 million. As of Friday, the Falcons were $4.2 million under the salary cap, but $1.7 million over in effective cap […]

Panthers To Make Aggressive Offer For Deshaun Watson

The Carolina Panthers will make an "aggressive" offer for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson as soon as Watson waives his no-trade clause for them to negotiate with the Texans, according to a league source. An issue with having the clause waived is not anticipated. The Panthers were ready to trade for the 26-year-old last offseason […]

Dolphins Not Expected To Re-Sign Jason McCourty

The Miami Dolphins are not expected to re-sign cornerback Jason McCourty this offseason. McCourty won't survive the new coaching regime in Miami after playing in just seven games in 2021 due to injury in his first season with the Dolphins. The 34-year-old veteran finished last year with 21 tackles (10 solo) and two passes defensed […]

Bears Claim Darrynton Evans Off Waivers

The Chicago Bears claimed running back Darrynton Evans off waivers on Friday. The Tennessee Titans just waived Evans on Thursday, but he'll quickly find a new home. The 23-year-old was a third-round pick in 2020 and will now serve as running back depth in Chicago behind David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert. Evans has dealt with […]

Brandon Workman Joins Rangers

The Texas Rangers signed right-handed free-agent pitcher Brandon Workman to a minor league deal on Friday. Workman pitched for both the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs last year, posting a 5.46 ERA, 2.04 WHIP, 25 strikeouts and 21 walks in 28 innings over 29 relief appearances. If the 33-year-old does win a spot in […]

A.J. Ramos Agrees With Angels

The Los Angeles Angels agreed to a minor league deal with free-agent relief pitcher A.J. Ramos on Friday, according to a source. The deal includes an invite to major league camp. Ramos tossed 4 2/3 shutout innings of relief with the Halos in 2021 and will be battling for a spot in the Opening Day […]

Adam Conley Retires Friday

Free-agent left-hander Adam Conley announced his retirement from baseball on Friday. Conley was the second-round pick of the Miami Marlins in 2011 and pitched for them from 2015-19 and for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2021. The 31-year-old had a nice 2.29 ERA and 1.02 WHIP while striking out 16 and walking six in 19 […]

Cole Hamels Plans To Pitch In 2022

Free-agent starting pitcher Cole Hamels plans to continue playing in 2022, but a target date is uncertain. Hamels had left shoulder surgery in November of last year and probably wouldn't be ready until around midseason if a team takes a chance on him. The 38-year-hasn't pitched in a major league game since he made one […]

Several Teams Pursuing Seiya Suzuki

The Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox have been among the hottest pursuers of free-agent outfielder Seiya Suzuki, who has won Japan's Best Nine award five times. Suzuki is only 27 years old and hit .317/.433/.639 with the Hiroshima Carp last year. MLB scouts believe that the […]

Elvis Andrus Should Be Ready For Camp

Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said that he thinks shortstop Elvis Andrus (leg), who fractured his left fibula last September and had surgery, will be "ready to come to camp and hit the ground running." Andrus should be able to work out early in spring training, but the A's could ease him into game action […]

Mets Eyeing Josh Hader, Other Relief Arms

The New York Mets are eyeing Milwaukee Brewers reliever Josh Hader, former Chicago Cubs left-hander Andrew Chafin and free-agent right-hander Collin McHugh. The Mets are looking for both starting and relief pitching now that the MLB lockout is over and free agency has been reopened. Hader would be the big name and could immediately take […]