Michael Kopech Had COVID Last Month

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech said he had COVID-19 in the last week in February, but he feels that he'll be ready for Opening Day and to pitch every five days once the season begins. The White Sox said a few days ago that Kopech is a bit behind the other starting candidate […]

49ers Sign Oren Burks To Two-Year Deal

The San Francisco 49ers announced on Thursday that they signed former Green Bay Packers linebacker Oren Burks to an undisclosed two-year deal. Burks was taken in the third round of the 2018 draft by the Packers out of Vanderbilt. In his four seasons with the Packers, he mostly played in a rotational role while starting […]

Scott Kazmir Holds Showcase

Free-agent left-hander Scott Kazmir had a workout for about 10 teams in Tampa on Monday, and the San Francisco Giants were among the teams in attendance. Kazmir reportedly looked much like he did in his start last September for the Giants against the San Diego Padres when he held them to an unearned run and […]

Cubs Agree With Robert Gsellman

The Chicago Cubs are agreeing to an undisclosed deal with free-agent right-hander Robert Gsellman on Thursday, according to a source. The Cubs have been busy on Thursday, also adding veteran infielder Jonathan Villar and left-handed pitcher Daniel Norris to major league deals. Gsellman spent his first six MLB seasons with the New York Mets, posting […]

Ranger Suarez Expects To Be Ready

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez arrived in camp on Thursday and said he threw a couple of bullpens before leaving Venezuela. Suarez expects to be ready for the start of the regular season after being delayed to spring training by visa issues. The 26-year-old right-hander probably won't be able to go deep into games […]

Drew Pomeranz Doubtful For Opening Day

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz, whose 2021 season ended with flexor tendon surgery in his left arm, is playing catch regularly but hasn't gotten on a mound yet. He's doubtful for Opening Day, according to manager Bob Melvin. The Padres also placed left-hander Adrian Morejon on the 60-day injured list after he underwent […]

Kris Bryant To Primarily Play Left Field

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant will primarily play left field in 2022. Ryan McMahon should be the Rockies regular third baseman. With Bryant cemented in left field, Connor Joe will have to find at-bats in right field and at designated hitter. Bryant agreed to a seven-year, $182 million deal […]

Clayton Kershaw Will Be Ready For First Start

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) will be ready for his first start in the rotation, wherever that may be. Kershaw dealt with a left forearm injury that kept him from pitching in the postseason last October, but barring any setbacks this spring, he should be ready for […]

Dodgers Not Planning To Have Trevor Bauer For A While

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that he plans to not have starting pitcher Trevor Bauer for the foreseeable future, if ever again. Bauer was placed back on administrative leave last week when the lockout was lifted after spending the entire second half of last year on leave amid investigations into sexual-assault charges against […]

Texans Sign Jalen Reeves-Maybin

The Houston Texans are signing free-agent linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin to a deal worth up to $9 million on Thursday, according to a source. Reeves-Maybin spent his first five seasons with the Detroit Lions. He had his best year in 2021, tallying a career-high 82 tackles (53 solo), four tackles for loss, four passes defensed and […]

Bengals Re-Sign Brandon Allen

The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed quarterback Brandon Allen to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Allen was the team's top choice to back up Joe Burrow in 2022, and they are excited to have him back. It will be Allen's third straight season in Cincinnati. The 29-year-old has gone 107-for-176 for 1,074 […]

Jameis Winston Has Talked With Colts

Free-agent quarterback Jameis Winston said he's had conversations with the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints. The Saints already made him an offer earlier this offseason. "I still view myself as a starter in this league and that's what I'm looking for," Winston said. The Saints are currently the favorites to land Houston Texans […]

Ty Montgomery Agrees With Patriots

Free-agent running back Ty Montgomery agreed to a two-year deal worth up to $4 million with the New England Patriots on Thursday, according to a league source. Montgomery spent the past two seasons with the New Orleans Saints, totaling four carries for 145 yards and adding 19 receptions on 32 targets for 122 additional yards […]

Lions Re-Sign David Blough

The Detroit Lions re-signed quarterback David Blough to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to a source. Blough will compete for the backup job to Jared Goff with Tim Boyle and potentially a rookie in 2022. The 26-year-old played in just one game for the Lions last year and took one sack while not attempting […]

Falcons Signing Casey Hayward To Two-Year Deal

The Atlanta Falcons are signing free-agent cornerback Casey Hayward to a two-year, $11 million contract on Thursday, according to a source. Hayward will give the Falcons some key depth in their secondary. He played last season with the Las Vegas Raiders, securing 46 tackles (39 solo), three tackles for loss, one safety, one interception and […]

Rangers Asked About Kyle Seager

The Texas Rangers inquired whether third baseman Kyle Seager wanted to reverse his retirement and join his brother Corey Seager on the left side of their infield. Kyle, who hit 35 home runs in 2021 with the Seattle Mariners, declined the Rangers offer. As of right now, the Rangers plan to use Andy Ibanez as […]

Alex Dickerson Signs With Atlanta

Free-agent outfielder Alex Dickerson signed a one-year deal worth $1 million with the Atlanta Braves. Dickerson did have a career-high 13 home runs in 2021 with the San Francisco Giants, but other than that he was mostly underwhelming with a .233/.304/.420 slash line, 38 RBI and 37 runs scored in 283 at-bats over 111 games. […]

Jonathan Villar Agrees With Cubs

Free-agent infielder Jonathan Villar agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, pending a physical, according to a source familiar with the situation. Villar spent the 2021 season with the New York Mets, where he slashed .249/.322/.416 with 18 home runs, 42 RBI, 14 stolen bases and 63 runs scored in 454 […]

Eagles Sign Howie Roseman To Three-Year Extension

The Philadelphia Eagles signed general manager Howie Roseman to a three-year contract extension on Thursday, according to a source. Roseman has been the team's primary decision-maker since 2010. The Eagles won their first Super Bowl title in 2017 under Roseman after he fired former head coach Chip Kelly following the 2016 season. Philadelphia made the […]

Tre'Quan Smith To Visit Falcons

Former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith, who was drafted by Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot, will visit the Falcons on Thursday, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The Falcons have also visited with former Cleveland Browns wideout Jarvis Landry and are extremely desperate for pass-catchers with Calvin Ridley suspended […]

Bengals Re-Sign Mike Thomas

The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed wide receiver Mike Thomas to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Thomas will return for a third season in Cincinnati after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Los Angeles Rams. The 27-year-old had only five receptions for 52 yards on 11 targets in […]

Bills Release Cole Beasley

The Buffalo Bills are releasing wide receiver Cole Beasley on Thursday, according to sources. The Bills gave Beasley permission to seek a trade earlier this month, so it's not a huge surprise that they are moving on from the 32-year-old wide receiver after he created some controversy in 2021 by not getting vaccinated against COVID-19. […]

Panthers Unlikely To Land Deshaun Watson

Barring a Hail Mary, it seems unlikely that the Carolina Panthers will land Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson in a trade, according to The Athletic's Joe Person. The Cleveland Browns were also informed on Thursday that Watson won't waive his no-trade clause to play for them. The Panthers reportedly have offered a package for Watson […]

Corey Dickerson Nearing Deal With Cardinals

Free-agent outfielder Corey Dickerson is nearing an agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, according to a source. Dickerson split the 2021 season with the Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays and finished with a .271/.326/.408 slash line, six home runs, 29 RBI and six stolen bases in 365 total plate appearances spread across […]

Browns Out On Deshaun Watson

The Cleveland Browns have been informed that they are out of the running for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, according to sources. The Browns still view Baker Mayfield as their quarterback going forward, and they told his agents at the combine that they'd only explore top-tier QBs like Watson. Watson has a no-trade clause in […]

Trey Mancini To See Work In Corner Outfield

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Trey Mancini will get some work in the corner outfield spots this spring, and Ryan Mountcastle will focus on first base, according to manager Brandon Hyde. With Mountcastle likely to be the team's primary first baseman, it's probable that most of Mancini's starts in 2022 will come as the DH. […]

Archie Bradley Set To Join Angels

Free-agent relief pitcher Archie Bradley is close to signing with the Los Angeles Angels and is headed to Arizona now, according to a source. Bradley spent last season pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies, where he recorded a 3.71 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 40 strikeouts, 22 walks and two saves in 51 relief innings over 53 appearances. […]

Colts Agree With Brandon Facyson

The Indianapolis Colts agreed to a one-year, $3.84 million deal with former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Brandon Facyson, according to a source. He can make another $800,000 in incentives. Facyson made nine starts last season and recorded his first career interception in Las Vegas. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley likes the former undrafted free agent, and […]

Commanders Expected To Sign Andrew Norwell

The Washington Commanders are expected to sign former Jacksonville Jaguars and Carolina Panthers offensive guard Andrew Norwell, according to a source. He will fill a big void on Washington's offensive line after they lost Pro Bowler Brandon Scherff in free agency and released guard Ereck Flowers. Norwell is familiar with head coach Ron Rivera from […]

Saints Meet With Deshaun Watson Again

The New Orleans Saints brass met with Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson a second time on Wednesday evening, according to sources. The Saints, Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns have been the most aggressive suitors for Watson, with the Saints and Panthers reportedly offering multiple first-round picks for the 26-year-old signal-caller. The Saints also continue to […]