Cowboys Agree With Leighton Vander Esch

The Dallas Cowboys agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with linebacker Leighton Vander Esch on Friday, according to a source. The Cowboys bring their former first-round pick back, and it's a deal that makes sense for Dallas with young star pass-rusher Micah Parsons set to play a significant number of snaps on the edge. Vander […]

Garrett Griffin Signs With Lions

Former New Orleans Saints tight end Garrett Griffin signed an undisclosed deal with the Detroit Lions on Thursday, according to a source. Griffin played for head coach Dan Campbell when Campbell coached tight ends for the Saints. The 28-year-old spent his first four seasons in the NFL with the Saints, and he caught all four […]

Padres Trade For Luke Voit

The San Diego Padres are acquiring first baseman Luke Voit from the New York Yankees on Friday in exchange for minor league pitcher Justin Lang. Voit could settle into the regular designated hitter role for the Padres this year, and he should help replace some power that will be lost with superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis […]

Braves, Padres In Talks With Jorge Soler

The Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres are in talks with free-agent outfielder Jorge Soler, according to a trusted source. The Braves already re-signed postseason hero Eddie Rosario, and Soler could be next to help replace some of the power that was lost when first baseman Freddie Freeman signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Soler, […]

Dominic Smith Played With Torn Labrum Last Year

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith (shoulder) played with a partially torn labrum in his right shoulder last season. Smith also dealt with a right wrist strain and a groin issue in 2021, but through it all, he still managed to play in 145 games. After his shoulder injury, he wasn't the same hitter […]

Starling Marte Expects To Hit Soon

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (oblique) isn't in the team's starting lineup for an intrasquad game on Friday, but he said he expects to start hitting in the next few days. Marte said he should be ready for Opening Day. The 33-year-old hasn't done much early in camp due to a sore oblique. The […]

Garrett Richards Joins Rangers

Free-agent right-hander Garrett Richards signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Texas Rangers on Thursday. The deal includes an option for the 2023 season. Richards was with the Boston Red Sox last season, posting a 4.87 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, three saves, 115 strikeouts and 60 walks in 40 appearances (22 starts) over 136 2/3 innings […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Named Opening Day Starter

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez will be the team's Opening Day starter in 2022. Rodriguez will take the bump for the first time in a Tigers uniform on April 8 against the Chicago White Sox. The 28-year-old left-hander is also starting the team's first spring training game on Friday. E-Rod signed a five-year, $77 […]

Phillies In Serious Pursuit Of Nick Castellanos

The Philadelphia Phillies are in serious pursuit of free-agent outfielder Nick Castellanos, according to sources. Castellanos would put the Phillies well over the luxury tax threshold, but they appear to view him as a big enough difference-maker to justify that. A Castellanos signing would push the recently signed Kyle Schwarber to designated hitter. The cost-cutting […]

La'el Collins Visits With Bengals

Free-agent offensive tackle La'el Collins visited with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, according to sources. Collins was released by the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, but he could find a new home very quickly. The 28-year-old missed five games last year due to a suspension after missing the entire 2020 season after having hip surgery. Before […]

Eli Apple Returns To Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed cornerback Eli Apple to a one-year, $4 million deal on Thursday, according to a source. Apple, a former first-round pick of the New York Giants in 2016, had 49 tackles (38 solo), two interceptions, 10 passes defensed and a fumble recovery in 16 games (15 starts) in 2021 in his first […]

Adam Thielen Restructures Contract

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen restructured his contract on Friday and will remain with the team. The restructure is expected to lower his salary cap number for the 2022 season. The Vikings likely converted a portion of his base salary this year into a signing bonus. The 31-year-old pass-catcher had ankle surgery in late […]

Rams Receiving Calls On Robert Woods

After the Los Angeles Rams signed wide receiver Allen Robinson II on Thursday, they have received calls about the availability of Robert Woods, who is now a prime trade candidate, according to league sources. Woods is coming off a torn ACL last year, but he is expected to be ready for training camp this summer. […]

Falcons Push Back Decision On Matt Ryan

The Atlanta Falcons and quarterback Matt Ryan agreed to push back the $7.5 million roster bonus due to Ryan from Friday to next Tuesday, giving Ryan four extra days to vet his trade options, according to sources. The Falcons are a finalist to land Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, with some saying that Atlanta is […]

Deshaun Watson Down To Two Teams

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is down to the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints as trade partners after the Carolina Panthers were informed on Thursday that they have been ruled out. The Cleveland Browns are also out. He's still going back and forth, but he could make his decision as soon as Friday. The […]

Byron Pringle Expected To Sign With Bears

Kansas City Chiefs free-agent wide receiver Byron Pringle is expected to sign with the Chicago Bears, according to a source. Pringle will head to Chicago after spending his first three seasons in the NFL with the Chiefs, where he totaled 67 catches on 93 targets for 898 yards and seven touchdowns. He had his best […]

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 […]