Nate Pearson's Secondary Pitches Make Him Intriguing

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Nate Pearson debuted last July to much fanfare, but he had a sky-high 16 percent walk rate and was among the worst starters in baseball at locating his pitches in 2020. The right-hander can hit triple digits on the radar gun and has a slider with good depth, a big […]

Griffin Canning's Curveball Could Take Him To Next Level

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning had a slow start last season but posted a 3.14 ERA in his last five starts of 2020, capped by a career-high 10-strikeout performance against a potent Padres lineup while holding them to one run and two hits over six innings. The 24-year-old had a 47 percent whiff […]

Tarik Skubal Has Electric Stuff

Detroit Tigers left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal skyrocketed up prospect lists in 2019 after racking up 179 strikeouts in 122 2/3 innings (13.1 K/9) in the minors, and he showed some of his electric stuff (94.4 average mph, 2,422 rpm average spin rate on his heater) in 2020. But the 24-year-old finished with a 5.63 ERA […]

Jesus Luzardo Poised For A Breakout?

Oakland Athletics left-handed pitcher Jesus Luzardo made his first nine career starts in 2020 and had a 4.12 ERA (101 ERA+), but he had a 45 percent whiff rate on curveballs and changeups. The 23-year-old would've also had a 2.93 ERA on the year if two of his poor starts, in which he allowed four […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Healthy Heading Into 2021 Season

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (heart), who missed all of the 2020 season after being diagnosed with myocarditis (inflammation of the heart) related to COVID-19, is feeling normal and is ready to take his spot in the team's starting rotation. The 27-year-old left-hander had a career-best season in 2019 with a 3.81 ERA, […]

Marvin Jones Jr. Chasing A Super Bowl In Free Agency

Detroit Lions impending free-agent wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. said that "nothing's off the table" as far as where he plays in 2021, but a chance to win a Super Bowl is high on his list of priorities. That makes a return to the rebuilding Lions unlikely. Jones had his only 1,000-yard receiving season in […]

Cardinals Owner Bullish On Kliff Kingsbury, Steve Keim

Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill was disappointed with the team's finish last season when they missed out on the playoffs, but he liked the progress that the team showed under head coach Kliff Kingsbury in his second season while looking at things from a big-picture perspective. Bidwill thinks the team is in position to take […]

Panthers Release Tre Boston Friday

The Carolina Panthers informed starting safety Tre Boston of his release on Friday, according to a source. With the move, the Panthers will clear around $3.5 million against the salary cap. The 28-year-old was third on the team with 95 tackles during the 2020 season, and he also recorded an interception, a sack and two […]

Raiders Sign David Irving

The Las Vegas Raiders signed defensive lineman David Irving to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to the league's transaction wire. The former Cowboy played in just two games for the Raiders in 2020 and had four combined tackles. Prior to that in four seasons with Dallas, the 27-year-old had 36 total tackles (17 for […]

Brian Dozier Retiring After Nine Seasons

Former Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier announced his retirement on Thursday after nine years in the major leagues and 167 career home runs. Dozier spent his first seven seasons with Minnesota before he was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in 2018. He managed to hit 20 home runs and help the Washington Nationals […]

Tyler Glasnow Adding A New Pitch

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow is adding a new pitch -- a slider/cutter -- to his arsenal for the 2021 season. Already considered a strong SP2 for fantasy managers with plenty of upside in his right arm at 27 years old, Glasnow took a slight step back in 2020 with a 4.08 ERA […]

J.T. Realmuto Suffers Broken Thumb

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (thumb) suffered a broken thumb on his throwing hand and is expected to miss up to a month. Realmuto should be ready for Opening Day but will be out for a number of spring training games after recently signing a five-year deal worth $115 million to return to Philadelphia. As […]

Juan Soto Due For A Contract Extension?

Washington Nationals star outfielder Juan Soto could be in line for a big contract extension after the Padres signed 22-year-old shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. to a 14-year, $340 million deal on Wednesday night. Soto is also 22 years old. He will make $8.5 million in 2021 and has four years remaining before he can reach […]

Chris Sale Says He Feels Great

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) said he's feeling great while he continues to rehab from Tommy John surgery on his left elbow. The left-hander hasn't been cleared to throw off a mound yet, and it will be months before he pitches in a game. Sale had a mild case of COVID-19 a […]

Falcons Release Ricardo Allen, Allen Bailey

The Atlanta Falcons released starting safety Ricardo Allen and defensive end Allen Bailey on Thursday, according to a source. The Falcons will save $6.25 million against a tight salary cap by cutting Allen. The 29-year-old is a leader when he's on the field, but he played in only 12 games in 2020 and missed all […]

Steelers RB Room Likely To Undergo Massive Overhaul

The Pittsburgh Steelers running back room is likely in for a massive overhaul this offseason after the team's top four running backs combined for just 1,230 rushing yards in 2020. James Conner, who will be a free agent, had 721 yards in 13 games and averaged 4.3 yards per carry with six touchdowns. He averaged […]

Eagles Agree To Trade Carson Wentz To Colts

The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to trade quarterback Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday in exchange for a 2021 third-round pick and a conditional 2022 second-round pick that could turn into a first-rounder, according to league sources. Wentz had the worst season of his career in 2020 and was benched in favor of […]

Buccaneers Want To Retain Their Free Agents

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians hopes that the allure of winning another championship in 2021 can pull most of the team's impending free-agents back for another season. That includes players like wide receiver Chris Godwin, defensive end Shaquil Barrett, linebacker Lavonte David, tight end Rob Gronkowski, defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and running back […]

NFL Increases Minimum Salary Cap To $180 Million

The NFL said on Thursday that the salary cap floor has been increased from $175 million to $180 million following talks with the NFL Players Association, according to sources informed of the situation. As the league stated in their memo, this isn't the final salary cap for the 2021 season, it just increases the minimum […]

Buster Posey Feels Good Physically

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey, who will turn 34 next month, said he feels good physically after focusing on improving his conditioning in the offseason after sitting out all of 2020 due to COVID-19. Manager Gabe Kapler noted that Posey appears to have bulked up over the winter, creating optimism that he can bounce […]

Blue Jays To Play First Two Homestands In Florida

The Toronto Blue Jays will play the first two homestands of the regular season at their spring training facility in Dunedin, Florida, because of Canadian government restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Blue Jays start off with a three-game series at the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers before a homestand with four games against […]

49ers Likely To Part With Richard Sherman

San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman said that "it's been made pretty clear" that the team doesn't plan on re-signing him this offseason. The 49ers have 30 unrestricted free agents and just over $13.1 million in salary cap space for the 2021 season, which factors into the decision to let the All-Pro defensive […]

Luis Campusano Has Reported To Camp

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano has reported to spring camp following his October arrest for marijuana possession. Manager Jayce Tingler said he doesn't expect legal issues to affect Campusano's status. The 22-year-old is the team's No. 3 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, and will be in a tight battle for what will likely be […]

Padres Open-Minded About Bullpen

The San Diego Padres have relief pitchers Drew Pomeranz, Emilio Pagan, Mark Melancon and Keone Kela as options for the closer's role this season, but manager Jayce Tingler said on Wednesday that the club will be open-minded about the bullpen. "We're not committed to one way right now. We're going to stay extremely flexible," Tingler […]

Padres Feel Good About Dinelson Lamet

The San Diego Padres feel good about starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (elbow), who missed the playoffs last year because of an elbow/biceps injury. The 28-year-old right-hander received a platelet-rich plasma injection in October, and there have been questions about whether he'll be ready for the start of the 2021 season after he broke out as […]

Blake Snell Forecasts 150-180 Innings In 2021

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell forecast 150 to 180 innings "and then the postseason" coming off the shortened 2020 season. The 28-year-old left-hander won the American League Cy Young Award in 2018 with a career-high 180 2/3 innings. The Padres may be more open-minded toward using Snell beyond some of his previous limits […]

Brad Miller Agrees With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with free-agent infielder Brad Miller on Wednesday. The 31-year-old left-handed bat will bring versatility around the infield at second base, shortstop and first base. He spent the shortened 2020 season with the Cardinals and hit .232/.357/.451 with seven home runs and 25 RBI in 142 […]

Ndamukong Suh Wants To Return In 2021

Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh clearly wants to return to the team in 2021 and play with quarterback Tom Brady again after winning Super Bowl LV over the Chiefs. "My goal is to come back and have an opportunity to go win another championship," Suh said. After 11 years in the […]

Alex Smith Thinks He Has Room For Growth

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith, last year's Comeback Player of the Year, appeared in eight games (six starts) and completed 66.7 percent of his passes while going 5-1 after nearly losing his leg due to injury in 2018. Smith strained the calf in the same leg late in the season, but it was unrelated […]

Red Sox Acquire Ronaldo Hernandez, Nick Sogard

The Boston Red Sox acquired catching prospect Ronaldo Hernandez and infield prospect Nick Sogard from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday in exchange for right-hander Chris Mazza, left-hander Jeffrey Springs and cash considerations. Hernandez was Tampa's No. 14 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. The 23-year-old has a really strong arm and hit .265 with nine […]