Brandin Echols Signs Two-Year Deal With Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent cornerback Brandin Echols to an undisclosed two-year deal on Friday, according to Steelers.com's Teresa Varley. Echols spent the first four years of his NFL career with the New York Jets after they selected him in the sixth round (200th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft out of Kentucky. The 27-year-old […]

Kenny Yeboah Signs One-Year Deal With Lions

Former New York Jets tight end Kenny Yeboah signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Detroit Lions on Friday, according to the Detroit Free Press' Dave Birkett. Yeboah heads to the NFC after spending the first four years of his career with the Jets, where he posted only nine receptions on 15 targets for 111 […]

Avery Williams Signs With Eagles

Former Atlanta Falcons running back/return man Avery Williams signed an undisclosed deal with the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, according to his agency, the Aura Sports Group. Williams, who was drafted by the Falcons in the fifth round (183rd overall) in 2021 out of Boise State, has not put up any numbers as an offensive threat […]

Jets Re-Sign Kene Nwangwu To One-Year Deal

The New York Jets re-signed running back/kick returner Kene Nwangwu (hand) to a one-year deal worth up to $2.5 million on Friday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Nwangwu will return for his second season with the Jets and is currently the No. 4 RB on their depth chart behind Breece Hall, Braelon Allen and […]

Eli White Appears Likely To Open Season In Utility Role

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eli White appears to have the advantage over Luke Williams in the competition for one of the final position-player roster spots, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Justin Toscano. Both White and Williams are similar players, but the difference has come down to their performances in the Grapefruit League. White, 30, has gone […]

Tommy Henry Optioned To Triple-A

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned left-hander Tommy Henry to Triple-A Reno on Friday. The D-backs also sent infielder Grae Kessinger and outfielder Jorge Barrosa to Reno while reassigning right-handers Jeff Brigham and Juan Morillo, left-hander Jose Castillo, infielder Connor Kaiser and outfielder Cristian Pache to minor-league camp. It's not a big surprise that Henry lost out […]

Blake Walston To Have Tommy John Surgery

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitching prospect Blake Walston (elbow) will have Tommy John surgery, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Walston missed time last year at Triple-A Reno with a left-elbow injury and will now miss the entire 2025 season and likely the start of 2026 as well. The 23-year-old southpaw is listed as the team's No. […]

Brewers Reassign Jacob Misiorowski To Minor-League Camp

The Milwaukee Brewers reassigned right-handed pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski to minor-league camp on Friday. The team also reassigned right-handers Deivi Garcia, Easton McGee and Vinny Nittoli, infielder Raynel Delgado and catcher Darrien Miller to minor-league camp and optioned outfielder Brewers Hicklen to Triple-A Nashville. Misiorowski is considered the team's No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, […]

Erik Swanson Diagnosed With "Median Nerve Entrapment"

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Erik Swanson (forearm) has been diagnosed with a "median nerve entrapment" in his right forearm. His MRI exam showed no structural damage, but he received a cortisone injection and will back off from throwing for a couple of days. There's no timetable for when the 31-year-old veteran will be cleared to […]

Shane Baz Not Worried About Spring Training Results

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz hasn't put up great numbers in his two Grapefruit League starts, but despite another rough showing on Thursday against the Washington Nationals in which he gave up four earned runs on five hits while walking none and striking out two in 4 1/3 innings, he was encouraged with his […]

Jake Cronenworth Not Expected To Play First Base

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt said he doesn't foresee second baseman Jake Cronenworth playing first base this year. "I don't see it on the radar at the moment," Shildt said. Cronenworth enters the 2025 season with eligibility at both second and first base after splitting time at the two positions in 2024. Losing Ha-Seong […]

Lance McCullers Jr. To Make Grapefruit League Debut On Tuesday

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) will make his Grapefruit League debut on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals, according to manager Joe Espada. McCullers has been cleared to pitch in his first game of the spring after looking good recently in a live batting practice session in which he touched 94 mph on the […]

Giancarlo Stanton Dealing With Minor Calf Injury

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf, elbows) is dealing with a "fairly minor" calf injury on top of the tennis elbow he's dealing with in both of his arms. Stanton is back in camp after a third round of platelet-rich plasma injections in his arms, but the Yankees still […]

Jacob deGrom Throws In Minor-League Game On Friday

Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom (illness) tossed three innings in a minor-league game on Friday after he was scratched from his scheduled Cactus League start on Thursday due to a stomach bug that is going around the clubhouse. deGrom should be able to make another spring outing soon and he will be ready for the […]

Wilyer Abreu To Make Spring Debut On Saturday, Could Be Ready For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (illness) will make his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves after gaining clearance from recent tests. Manager Alex Cora now thinks it's possible for Abreu to be ready for Opening Day in late March, which is a change from a week ago when the team was […]

Grayson Rodriguez Should Begin Throwing Progression Next Week

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) won't need more imaging done on his elbow before he's cleared to throw again, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Rodriguez's throwing progression, which will be a "restart," is expected to begin early next week. "So it's going to take a while," Hyde said. The Baltimore Sun's Jacob Calvin Meyer […]

Kyle Wright Hoping To Face Live Hitters Next Week

Kansas City Royals right-hander Kyle Wright (hamstring, shoulder) is hoping that he can progress to live batting practice sessions in camp next week, according to MLB.com's Anne Rogers. After already missing all of the 2024 season due to right-shoulder surgery, Wright has missed more time this spring after injuring his hamstring. Even if the 29-year-old […]

Alec Marsh Continues To Build Up His Arm

Kansas City Royals right-hander Alec Marsh (shoulder) said he felt great in two innings of live batting practice in camp on Thursday and will continue to build his arm up. It's unclear when Marsh might be cleared to pitch in a Cactus League game, but he is making progress after arriving to spring training this […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Does Some Hitting On Friday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (forearm) is still feeling better on Friday and did some increased baseball activities at camp, including hitting, according to MLB.com's Anne Rogers. Witt was hit by a pitch on his left forearm in a Cactus League game on Wednesday, but X-rays came back negative and he's just dealing […]

Dante Fowler Jr. Heading Back To Cowboys

Free-agent veteran pass-rusher Dante Fowler Jr. is reuniting with the Dallas Cowboys on a one-year deal worth up to $8 million, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Fowler will return to Dallas after playing for the Cowboys in 2022 and 2023. The 30-year-old veteran linebacker spent last year with the division-rival Washington Commanders, where he […]

Larry Ogunjobi, Michael Hoecht Both Facing Six-Game PED Suspensions

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said that both defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi and defensive end Michael Hoecht will face six-game suspensions to begin the 2025 season for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. Beane said the Bills knew about Hoecht when they signed him as a free agent, but they were unaware of Ogunjobi's […]

Jorge Mateo Could Make Spring Debut Soon, Still Doubtful For Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo (elbow) could get into some Grapefruit League games soon, but it will take him some time to ramp up and he remains doubtful to be ready for Opening Day, according to manager Brandon Hyde. It's good news that Mateo has progressed to the point where he's close to being cleared […]

Zach Eflin Named Opening Day Starter

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Friday that right-hander Zach Eflin will start on Opening Day on March 27 in Toronto against the division-rival Blue Jays. Eflin gets the nod with fellow right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) opening the year on the injured list. The 30-year-old veteran closed out the year in Baltimore after the O's acquired […]

Andrew Painter Throws First Live Batting Practice Session

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Painter (elbow) threw his first live batting practice session of the spring against some of his Phillies teammates on Friday, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. Painter, who is ranked by MLB Pipeline as the No. 8 overall prospect in baseball this year, is being brought along slowly in spring […]

Bryce Harper Open To A Move Back To The Outfield

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper established himself as one of the league's best defensive first baseman in 2024 in his first full season playing the position. But in the offseason, he offered to return to the outfield if the Phillies were to acquire a big bat (such as Pete Alonso) to play first base. […]

Guardians Could Move Jose Ramirez To Two-Hole

According to Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt, the team is considering moving third baseman Jose Ramirez to the No. 2 spot in the lineup this year. Ramirez was the team's three-hole hitter 152 times last year, and he appeared in the two-hole just six times. Vogt's reasoning behind the potential change is that it will […]

Yoan Moncada Scratched On Friday With Thumb Soreness

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada (thumb) was scratched from Friday's Cactus League lineup against the division-rival Athletics due to thumb soreness, according to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. Meanwhile, Luis Rengifo (hamstring) is returning to the spring lineup on Friday for the first time this month due to hamstring tightness he's been dealing with. It's […]

Mets Name Clay Holmes The Opening Day Starter

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced on Friday that right-hander Clay Holmes will be the team's Opening Day starter this year on March 27 versus the Houston Astros on the road. "He earned it. We like what we're seeing," Mendoza said. As he transitions to a full-time starting role in his first year with […]

Austin Riley Hit By Pitch On Friday, X-Rays Come Back Negative

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (forearm, wrist) left Friday's Grapefruit League game against the division-rival Washington Nationals after he was hit by a pitch in the right forearm/wrist area. Riley passed initial strength tests, and X-rays came back negative for any broken bones, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Justin Toscano. The 27-year-old will now […]

Marlins Option Valente Bellozo, Brett de Geus

The Miami Marlins optioned right-handed pitchers Valente Bellozo and Brett de Geus to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday and reassigned right-hander Josh Ekness to minor-league camp. Bellozo lost out on the competition for a starting-rotation spot in camp by giving up 10 runs in 8 1/3 innings of work in the Grapefruit League. To begin the […]