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 […]

Mets Have Done Background Work On Luke Weaver

The New York Mets have done some background work on Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver, and he could be a potential starting pitching target on the trade market leading up to the 2022 season. It's no secret that the Mets were in the market to add another starter this offseason. Weaver had a 4.25 […]

Twins Don't Plan To Limit Alex Kirilloff

The Minnesota Twins don't plan on limiting outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) this spring after manager Rocco Baldelli said his wrist looks to be in a good spot. Kirilloff looked good swinging a bat on Friday. "If there was any concern at this point for him taking swings on the medical side, he wouldn't have been […]

Braves Have Been In Touch With Matt Olson

The Atlanta Braves have been in touch with Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson, who is an Atlanta native, in the event that free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman signs with another team. The New York Yankees and Texas Rangers have also been interested in trading for the rising left-handed slugger, but no deals are close. […]

Andrelton Simmons Heading To The Cubs

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent shortstop Andrelton Simmons to a one-year deal worth $4 million plus incentives on Friday. Simmons is a glove-first commodity and isn't much to look at from a fantasy perspective. The 32-year-old veteran slashed .223/.283/.274 with three home runs, 37 runs and 31 RBI over 131 games for the Minnesota Twins […]

Dave Roberts Close To Extension With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts said on Friday that he's "really close" to signing a contract extension with the team. Roberts has led the club to three World Series appearances and won a World Series ring in 2020 and will now be with the team beyond the 2022 season. The 49-year-old's .622 […]

Trevor Bauer Expected To Be On Leave For A Week

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer is expected to be placed on administrative leave for a week as the league investigates/considers a possible suspension for the 2022 season. Bauer doesn't think his case warrants a suspension since a judge who heard the case threw it out. However, even if Bauer wasn't criminally charged, MLB […]

Dodgers Making A Push For Freddie Freeman

The Los Angeles Dodgers talks with free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman are intensifying on Friday, according to sources. The sides remain in contact on a deal would bring the reigning World Series champion back home to his native California. The Dodgers and Atlanta Braves have been the most consistent pursuers and most likely landing spots […]

Clayton Kershaw Agrees To Return To Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement with left-hander Clayton Kershaw on a one-year deal on Friday, pending a physical, according to sources. The deal was later announced to be worth $17 million. It was pretty much either return to the only team he's called home or sign with his hometown Texas Rangers in free […]

Jalen Guyton Will Be Back With Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers are tendering exclusive-rights free-agent wide receiver Jalen Guyton, according to a source. Guyton will return to the team in 2022 after he recorded 31 receptions for 448 yards and three touchdowns on 48 targets over 16 games in 2021. He has six total touchdowns in the last two years, but unless […]

Cowboys Release Blake Jarwin, Greg Zuerlein

The Dallas Cowboys released tight end Blake Jarwin (hip) and kicker Greg Zuerlein on Friday. The Cowboys continue to make moves to try and get under the salary cap for the 2022 season. Jarwin needed hip surgery this offseason and isn't expected to be available for the start of the 2022 season, so he could […]

Raiders Sign Maxx Crosby To Four-Year Extension

The Las Vegas Raiders signed Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby to a four-year, $98.98 million contract extension with $95 million in new money and $53 million guaranteed on Friday, according to sources. Crosby is now the NFL's fourth highest-paid edge rusher at his $23.75 million annual average. The 24-year-old was a steal in the […]

Deshaun Watson Won't Face Criminal Charges

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson will not face criminal charges after the grand jury didn't find enough evidence on Friday. There were nine sexual-assault accusations, and none were found to be criminal. Now that we have a little more clarity on Watson's legal situation that kept him sidelined for all of 2021, his trade market […]