Rays Add Luke Bard On Minor League Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays signed right-handed pitcher Luke Bard to a minor league deal on Thursday. The 31-year-old right-hander appeared in 46 games (three starts) for the Los Angeles Angels from 2018-20, posting a 5.05 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with 60 strikeouts and 18 walks in 66 innings pitched. He missed all of the 2021 […]

Ryan Helsley To Make Spring Debut Friday

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said on Thursday that relief pitcher Ryan Helsley (elbow, knee) will make his first in-game appearance this spring on Friday. Helsley had a stress reaction in his right elbow last year and also dealt with a left knee injury that required offseason surgery. The hard-throwing right-hander is working his […]

Ranger Suarez To Throw Live BP Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez will throw a live batting practice session on Sunday. Manager Joe Girardi thinks Suarez can theoretically still be ready for the first week of the regular season, but it's still too early to tell. The 26-year-old left-hander arrived late to camp due to visa issues, but he should be […]

Hyun Jin Ryu To Make Spring Debut Friday

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said that starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu remains on track to make his spring training debut on Friday against the Detroit Tigers. The 34-year-old left-hander was a late arrival to camp after working out in South Korea, and he also dealt with COVID-19 over the winter, but he was […]

Yankees, Aaron Judge Continue To Work On Contract

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was disappointed a deal wasn't reached with the team before Tuesday's deadline to avoid salary arbitration -- he asked for a raise from $10.175 million to $21 million, while the Yankees offered $17 million. But Judge is hoping fluid conversations on a one-year or long-term deal can be completed […]

Justin Verlander Still Has Work To Do

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (elbow) says he still needs to get sharper as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. Verlander threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings in spring training on Wednesday and said he "felt good physically." The two-time Cy Young winner missed all of last year after having elbow reconstruction […]

Guardians Re-Sign Bryan Shaw

The Cleveland Guardians re-signed relief pitcher Bryan Shaw on Thursday, according to sources. MLB Network's Jon Heyman is reporting that the deal is for one year and $3 million and includes an option for the 2023 season. Shaw will make $9 million if he hits all his incentives and his option is exercised. The 34-year-old […]

Matt Corral Shows Mobility At Pro Day

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral showed off his right arm and a healthy right ankle at his school's Pro Day on Wednesday. At least four head coaches, the Steelers' Mike Tomlin, the Falcons' Arthur Smith, the Panthers' Matt Rhule and the Cowboys' Mike McCarthy, were on hand to watch him throw. Corral is projected as a […]

Trevor Siemian Visiting With Raiders

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian is visiting with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, according to a source. The Raiders are looking for a backup to Derek Carr after Marcus Mariota signed with the Atlanta Falcons this week. Siemian, 30, made four starts for the Saints in 2021 with Jameis Winston injured, and […]

Tom Brady Could Play Beyond 2022

Now that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has unretired, there's a chance that he could be back for more than just one season. General manager Jason Licht kept his plans close to his vest when asked if the team was likely to extend Brady past the 2022 season to free up additional salary cap […]

Cornelius Lucas Re-Signs With Commanders

The Washington Commanders re-signed offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas to a two-year, $8.2 million deal on Thursday, according to his agent, Dan Saffron. Lucas will return for his third season in D.C. after providing offensive line depth for Washington the last two seasons. The 30-year-old filled in at left tackle for part of last season when […]

Seahawks Still Want To Re-Sign Geno Smith

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said the team would like to re-sign quarterback Geno Smith, who was Russell Wilson's backup the last three years. Smith started three games in Wilson's absence last year and went 1-2 in those starts. If Smith is re-signed, Carroll said he'd be the front-runner to win the starting job […]

Colin Kaepernick Still Hoping Seahawks Give Him A Shot

Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick hasn't played in the NFL since 2016, and the Seattle Seahawks are the only team to have hosted him on a visit since then, in May of 2017. Kaepernick held a workout at the University of Washington's indoor practice facility on Wednesday, spending around 90 minutes throwing to a handful of […]

Chiefs Inquiring About Laviska Shenault Jr.

The Kansas City Chiefs are inquiring about Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr., according to sources. The 23-year-old was a second-round pick by the Jaguars in 2020 and has plenty of fans throughout the league. "That kid's a baller. We loved him in the draft. … Only a matter of time before he really […]

Merrill Kelly Dominates In First Spring Start

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly struck out eight of the nine batters he faced in three scoreless innings against the San Francisco Giants in his first Cactus League start on Wednesday. His fastball touched 94-95 mph. Kelly focused on his changeup this offseason, and he got swings and misses on the pitch on Wednesday. […]

Mackenzie Gore Looks Good Wednesday

San Diego Padres left-hander MacKenzie Gore has been adamant that he's made significant strides this year and is ready to put his struggles the last two seasons behind him, and he had another strong spring showing on Wednesday in three scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Angels. The 23-year-old southpaw struck out five, allowed one […]

A's May Hold Onto Frankie Montas, Sean Manaea

Interested teams are getting the impression that the Oakland Athletics may hold onto starting pitchers Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea. Some teams believe they are open to dealing Manaea, but it's quite possible now that they keep both pitchers, at least to begin the 2022 season. The A's have already traded Chris Bassitt, Matt Olson […]

Jose Barrero Undergoes Surgery, Out Six Weeks

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Barrero (hand) had successful surgery on the hamate bone in his left hand and is expected to be out for six weeks. Barrero was hoping to compete for the starting job at shortstop to open the season, but that will now be Kyle Farmer's job early in 2022. The 23-year-old has […]

Tommy Pham Agrees With Reds On One-Year Deal

Free-agent outfielder Tommy Pham agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, according to multiple sources familiar with the negotiations. The deal includes a mutual option for the 2023 season and is pending a physical. The 34-year-old hit .229 last year with 24 doubles, 15 home runs, 49 RBI, 74 runs […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Not Ruling Out A Return To Browns

Free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. isn't slamming the door shut on a return to the Cleveland Browns, but it's unlikely at this point. Beckham is open to the possibility because he loved his teammates and Browns fans, and he only left when things reached the point of no return with quarterback Baker Mayfield. Mayfield […]

Titans Bring Ola Adeniyi Back

The Tennessee Titans re-signed linebacker Ola Adeniyi to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. Adeniyi finished his first season in Tennessee last year with a career-high 21 tackles (14 solo), eight QB hits, 2.5 sacks and a pass defensed in 16 games (zero starts). He was […]

Bobby Wagner Visiting With Rams

Six-time All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner is visiting with the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday, and there is mutual interest in getting a deal done, according to sources. The Seattle Seahawks cut the 31-year-old earlier this offseason, and he'll be a massive defensive addition for whichever team signs him on the open market. Wagner, a second-round […]

Malcolm Butler Returns To New England

Former New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler signed a two-year deal worth up to $9 million with the Patriots on Wednesday, according to his agent. Butler began his career in New England in 2014 and spent four years with the team before playing three seasons with the Tennessee Titans from 2018-20. The 32-year-old was out […]

Chiefs Visiting With Ronald Jones II

The Kansas City Chiefs are hosting Tampa Bay Buccaneers veteran free-agent running back Ronald Jones II on Wednesday, according to a league source. The Chiefs are looking for available free agents after sending star wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins in a blockbuster trade on Wednesday. Both Jerick McKinnon and Darrel Williams are […]

Teoscar Hernandez Could Return This Weekend

The Toronto Blue Jays are hopeful that outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (wrist) will return to the Grapefruit League lineup by Saturday. Hernandez continues to make improvement while recovering from a mild left wrist sprain that he suffered diving for a ball earlier in camp. He has been taking fly balls and hit off a tee on […]

Hanser Alberto Joins Dodgers

Free-agent second baseman Hanser Alberto joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in spring camp on Tuesday. It's unclear if he's in camp on a major league or minor league deal. The 29-year-old spent last year with the Kansas City Royals, hitting .270/.291/.402 with two home runs, 24 RBI and 25 runs scored in 255 plate appearances […]

Mike Clevinger Looks Good In Minor League Outing

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (elbow) tossed three perfect innings in 41 pitches against Chicago White Sox minor-leaguers on Wednesday in his first time on a mound in a competitive setting this spring. Clevinger sat at 94-95 mph throughout his outing and threw all of his pitches. It's great news for the 31-year-old […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Could Return In Early May

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said on Wednesday that the team's training and medical staff now think outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) could be playing the outfield in early May instead of late May. The Braves are targeting a late-April return for Acuna to begin serving as the designated hitter, but he won't be […]

Zack Wheeler Impresses In Bullpen Session

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (shoulder) was impressive during a 42-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday. The right-hander entered camp a bit behind schedule after throwing a major league-leading 213 1/3 innings last year and experiencing right shoulder soreness when he resumed throwing in December. Wheeler also missed a few days last week because of […]

A's Currently Focused On Trading Sean Manaea

Teams in discussions with the Oakland Athletics say they are currently focused on trading left-hander Sean Manaea while waiting to decide how to proceed with right-hander Frankie Montas. Both Manaea and Montas are generating plenty of interest from a handful of teams around the league with the A's looking to continue their spring fire sale. […]