Clayton Kershaw Returning To Dodgers?

There is heavy industry expectation that free-agent left-hander Clayton Kershaw will return to the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2022 season. Kershaw became a free agent last November when the team didn't extend him a qualifying offer. The 33-year-old eight-time All-Star and future Hall of Famer dealt with forearm problems in 2021 and ended up […]

Collin McHugh Has Robust Market

Free-agent right-hander Collin McHugh has a robust free-agent market, as expected, and the Boston Red Sox are among the teams interested in him, according to an industry source. McHugh signed with the Red Sox in 2020 and then opted out of the season due to COVID-19 and injury concerns. The 34-year-old was great for the […]

Three Teams Showing Interest In Albert Pujols

Three teams have shown interest in free-agent first baseman/designated hitter Albert Pujols, according to sources. The addition of the DH to the National League has widened the market for the future Hall of Famer. Pujols was one of the best hitters of all time in his prime, but he's now 42 years old and hit […]

Carlos Rodon Agrees With Giants

The San Francisco Giants agreed to a two-year, $44 million deal with left-hander Carlos Rodon on Friday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The contract includes an opt-out clause after the first season. It's an excellent landing spot for the 29-year-old southpaw starter in terms of fantasy outlook. Rodon has had trouble with injuries […]

Dodgers Not Closing The Door On Trevor Bauer

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he doesn't want "to close the door completely" on starting pitcher Trevor Bauer being in spring camp with the team, but Roberts also said he's not completely aware of the situation regarding the league's investigation. Bauer is being investigated for sexual-assault allegations. He spent the second half of […]

Max Muncy Will Be Ready For Opening Day

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy (elbow) will be ready for Opening Day, according to manager Dave Roberts. Muncy has resumed hitting after tearing his UCL on the final day of the regular season last year. We'll keep a close eye on Muncy during the truncated spring training this year, but barring any setbacks, […]

Texans Sign Cedric Ogbuehi On Friday

The Houston Texans are signing former Cincinnati Bengals first-rounder and veteran offensive tackle Cedric Ogbuehi to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday, according to a source. Ogbuehi will reunite with offensive line coach George Warhop, who coached him in Jacksonville. The 29-year-old spent last season with the Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks and only played […]

Chargers Tender Donald Parham Jr.

The Los Angeles Chargers tendered exclusive-rights free-agent tight end Donald Parham Jr. on Friday, according to a source. Parham is expected to return to the Bolts in 2022, and he has been fully cleared from the concussion that put him on Injured Reserve to finish last season. The 24-year-old caught 20 of 27 targets for […]

Falcons Restructuring Matt Ryan's Contract

The Atlanta Falcons are restructuring quarterback Matt Ryan's contract to clear salary cap space for the 2022 season. Ryan is owed a $7.5 million roster bonus on March 19 and has a $16.25 million salary for the upcoming season. His $48.662 million cap hit for the 2022 season was the largest in the league heading […]

Cowboys Have Contacted Bobby Wagner

The Dallas Cowboys have contacted free-agent linebacker Bobby Wagner and expressed their interest in having him play for defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, who coached him in Seattle, according to a source. The Seahawks released the 31-year-old tackle machine this week after drafting him all the way back in 2012. Wagner was scheduled to carry a […]

DeMarcus Lawrence Not Going Anywhere

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence turned down a pay cut, but ESPN's Ed Werder quoted a team source by saying, "DeMarcus Lawrence isn't going anywhere." Lawrence will make $19 million in base salary this year and is scheduled to count $27 million against the salary cap, which is the fifth-highest cap number in the […]

Bears Release Eddie Goldman

After trying to trade him, the Chicago Bears are releasing nose tackle Eddie Goldman on Friday, according to a source. Goldman is only 28 years old and will have a nice market in free agency. He was originally a second-round pick by the Bears in the 2015 draft out of Florida State. Goldman managed 22 […]

Texans Bringing Back Jeff Driskel

The Houston Texans are re-signing quarterback Jeff Driskel and will give him a shot at quarterback again after trying him at tight end. Driskel will return on a one-year deal for the 2022 season. The 28-year-old finished last year on Injured Reserve after fracturing his collarbone in December. In four NFL seasons, Driskel has played […]

Tommy La Stella A Little Behind

San Francisco Giants infielder Tommy La Stella (Achilles) will be a little bit behind in spring camp as he recovers from Achilles surgery, according to president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi. Overall, La Stella's recovery is going well, and he should have a shot to be ready by Opening Day on April 7. However, with […]

Martin Perez Agrees With Rangers

The Texas Rangers agreed to a deal with free-agent left-hander Martin Perez on Friday, pending a physical, according to sources familiar with the situation. MLB Network's Jon Heyman is reporting that the deal is worth $4 million for the 2022 season. Perez became a free agent when the Boston Red Sox declined his $6 million […]

Miguel Andujar Assaulted, Robbed In Dominican Republic

New York Yankees outfielder/infielder Miguel Andujar was assaulted and robbed at gunpoint at his farm in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. The 27-year-old is no longer in danger, but he had an expensive watch stolen from him while bullets were fired. Andujar was not shot and is expected to report to […]

Steelers Place Tender On Dwayne Haskins

The Pittsburgh Steelers are using an original-round tender on restricted free-agent quarterback Dwayne Haskins, according to a source. Haskins will make $2.54 million on the tender this season. The Steelers were always expected to bring Haskins back, especially after Ben Roethlisberger retired. Pittsburgh picked Haskins up after he was released by the Washington Commanders, but […]

Steelers Re-Sign Miles Killebrew

The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed safety Miles Killebrew to a two-year, $4 million deal on Friday, according to a source. Killebrew had 13 tackles (nine solo) and one tackle for a loss in 17 games (no starts) in his first year in Pittsburgh in 2021. He's expected to once again serve as a core special teams […]

Steelers Considering Jacoby Brissett

The Pittsburgh Steelers are discussing the possibility of signing Miami Dolphins impending free-agent quarterback Jacoby Brissett, according to sources. Brissett, who has started 37 games in his career, could be an option because of his past relationship with four current Steelers assistant coaches, including offensive coordinator Matt Canada. The 29-year-old Brissett started 30 games for […]

Mariners Excited About Kyle Lewis

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said the team is very excited about outfielder Kyle Lewis heading into the 2022 season. In his third year in the big leagues with Seattle in 2021, Lewis managed to play in only 36 games due to an injury. In those 36 games, he hit .246/.333/.392 with five home […]

Cubs Sign David Ross Through 2024

The Chicago Cubs signed manager David Ross to a contract extension through the 2024 season on Friday. The deal includes a team option for the 2025 campaign. Ross' previous contract was set to expire after this season. The 44-year-old has gone 105-117 in his two seasons as the skipper in Chicago, including a National League […]

Eagles Giving Jason Kelce $14 Million In 2022

The Philadelphia Eagles are giving center Jason Kelce what is essentially a one-year deal worth $14 million in 2022, according to a source. Kelce will play another season as the league's highest-paid center. The 34-year-old veteran announced on Thursday that he will return for another season after contemplating retirement yet again this offseason. Kelce battled […]

Malcolm Butler Visiting Texans

The Houston Texans are visiting with free-agent cornerback Malcolm Butler on Friday, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly. Butler retired last year while with the Arizona Cardinals due to personal reasons. The former Pro Bowler in 2015 and Super Bowl hero with the New England Patriots last played in 2020 with the […]

Robinson Cano Will Be At Camp

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano will be coming to spring training camp, but it's uncertain what his role will be in 2022. The new designated hitter spot in the National League may help Cano's chances, but Pete Alonso, Dominic Smith and J.D. Davis are also daily DH candidates for the Mets. Cano was […]

Jaguars Release Carlos Hyde

The Jacksonville Jaguars released running back Carlos Hyde on Friday, according to a source. Hyde played in only 12 games for the Jaguars in his first year with the team and finished the season on Injured Reserve with a concussion. The 31-year-old veteran finished with 253 rushing yards and a touchdown on carries, and he […]

Bryan Reynolds Turned Down Two Long-Term Offers

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds turned down two long-term deals with the team before the 2021 season, according to a source. Reynolds finished 11th in National League MVP voting last year and was 16th in fWAR (5.5) last season. The 27-year-old bet on himself and made the right decision. The Pirates and Reynolds have yet […]

Bryce Harper Stumping For Kris Bryant

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper, who won the National League MVP last year, is stumping for free-agent third baseman Kris Bryant, who is one of his good friends and neighbor in Las Vegas. The Phillies have plenty of needs and also options in free agency, and Bryant can fit at either the hot corner or […]

Cardinals Sign Drew VerHagen To Two-Year Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals reopened MLB free agency on Friday by signing right-hander Drew VerHagen to a two-year, $5.5 million deal, according to a source. VerHagen pitched for the Detroit Tigers from 2014-19 and played in Japan the last two seasons. He will make up to $2.5 million this year and $3 million in 2023, […]

Max Scherzer To Be At Camp Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer is ready to play ball and will be at the team's spring camp on Day 1 on Friday despite being one of the more vocal detractors of the new collective bargaining agreement during player deliberations on Thursday. Before the lockout in early December, Scherzer and the Mets agreed […]

Bears Release Tarik Cohen

The Chicago Bears are releasing running back Tarik Cohen (knee) on Friday with an injury designation, according to a source. Cohen hasn't been able to pass a physical stemming from his knee injury in 2020, but his goal is to be ready for the upcoming season after he missed all of 2021. The 26-year-old is […]