Hirokazu Sawamura Negotiating With MLB Teams

Japanese relief pitcher Hirokazu Sawamura has traveled to the United States to negotiate with major league teams, according to a Nikkan Sports report. He's primarily been a reliever since 2015 and had a 1.71 ERA with 29 strikeouts and 10 walks in 21 innings for the Chiba Lotte Marines in 2020. He'll turn 33 years […]

Brewers Still In The Mix For Justin Turner

The Milwaukee Brewers remain in the mix for free-agent third baseman Justin Turner even after agreeing to a deal with second baseman Kolten Wong this week, according to sources. The Los Angeles Dodgers are viewed as the favorite to re-sign Turner, but the Brewers remain interested. The 36-year-old hit .302/.382/.503 with 116 home runs in […]

Bobby Witt Jr., Daniel Lynch Invited To Spring Training

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and left-handers Asa Lacy and Daniel Lynch are among the team's 29 non-roster invites to spring training. According to MLB Pipeline, Witt is the No. 7 prospect in baseball, with Lynch and Lacy at Nos. 29 and 30, respectively. Lynch will have a chance to compete for the […]

Braves Not Interested In Kris Bryant

The Atlanta Braves have made it clear that they are not interested in trading for Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant. However, they did talk to the Colorado Rockies about third baseman Nolan Arenado before he was traded to the Cardinals this week. A significant hindrance to a potential Arenado deal was future payrolls. Bryant […]

Ji-Man Choi Wins Arbitration Case

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi won his salary arbitration case against the team and will earn $2.45 million in 2021, according to a source. The Rays had filed at $1.85 million. Choi hit .230 with three home runs, a .741 OPS and 16 RBI in 42 games in the shortened 2020 season. He […]

Anthony Santander Loses Arbitration Case With O's

The Baltimore Orioles won their salary arbitration case over outfielder Anthony Santander on Friday, and he will make $2.1 million in 2021. The Miami Marlins, who have been interested in trading for Santander, could be even more interested now. Santander was asking for a raise from $572,500 to $2.475 million. The 26-year-old hit .261 with […]

Mets Win Arbitration Case Over J.D. Davis

The New York Mets won their salary arbitration case over third baseman/outfielder J.D. Davis on Friday, and he will make $2.1 million in 2021. Davis was seeking $2.475 million this year and still has three years left of team control after this season. The 27-year-old is a solid right-handed hitter with some pop, adding 22 […]

Jason Garrett Expected To Return As Offensive Coordinator

New York Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett is expected to return for the 2021 season after the team finished 31st in total offense and points scored in 2020, according to a source. However, there will be potential internal alterations when it comes to the responsibilities of those on staff. Quarterbacks coach Jerry Schuplinski, wide receivers […]

Vikings Confident In Kirk Cousins

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said the team remains confident in quarterback Kirk Cousins after signing him to a two-year contract extension just last season. "Kirk's our guy," Zimmer said. "You know, he had a terrific year this year. We were fourth in the league on offense." Cousins actually had one of his best […]

Tyreek Hill The Most Explosive Player In Football

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill creates big plays with rare athletic traits in the NFL, which has allowed him to transform KC's offense to a historic level. The first-team All-Pro receiver is the most explosive offensive player in the NFL because he gets elite burst off the line of scrimmage, has a second […]

Demarcus Robinson Cleared To Practice Friday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson, who was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday because of a close contact with a barber who tested positive for the virus, has been cleared to practice on Friday, according to a source. Robinson has tested negative for COVID-19 every day this week and is now eligible […]

Braves Not Giving Up On Marcell Ozuna

The Atlanta Braves haven't given up on re-signing outfielder Marcell Ozuna. There's a difference in dollars, but they have yet to replace the right-handed slugger and he still doesn't have a team with spring training just two weeks away. Ozuna's potential return also became more uncertain with the revelation that National League teams will not […]

Angels Acquire Dexter Fowler From Cardinals

The Los Angeles Angels acquired outfielder Dexter Fowler from the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night in exchange for a player to be named later and cash considerations, according to sources. The Angels are receiving $12.75 million from St. Louis to offset Fowler's $14.5 million 2021 salary. The addition of the veteran outfielder almost certainly […]

Mets Have Offered Trevor Bauer A Three-Year Deal

The New York Mets' offer to free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer is for three years and is believed to be close to $100 million. There is also likely an opt-out clause in the deal after the first season. It was reported earlier on Thursday that Bauer and the Mets had agreed on a contract, but […]

Cameron Brate Plans To Play In Super Bowl

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (back) was pulled from practice on Thursday out of an abundance of caution, according to a source. As of now, Brate plans on playing in Super Bowl LV against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Mid-week additions to the injury report are usually never a good sign, but […]

Raiders Bring Nathan Peterman Back

The Las Vegas Raiders re-signed quarterback Nathan Peterman to a one-year contract extension on Thursday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Peterman will stick around as a developmental signal-caller for the Raiders behind Derek Carr and Marcus Mariota in 2021. The 26-year-old was selected in the fifth round (171st overall) by the Buffalo […]

Trevor Bauer Race Down To Mets, Dodgers?

The New York Mets continue to be engaged with free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer, while the Los Angeles Dodgers remain in the mix as well, according to sources. A resolution could come soon with spring training camps set to open in two weeks. Barring the entrance of a mystery team, the Mets and Dodgers look […]

Cameron Brate Lands On Injury Report Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (back) landed on the injury report on Thursday after being a limited participant in practice due to a back injury. Mid-week injuries are usually never promising, but the fact that Brate was able to practice at all might mean that he will still be able to play in […]

Mets Engaged With Trevor Bauer

The New York Mets are engaged with free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer and expect to hear something in the next 24 hours or so. The situation remains fluid, but the Mets are hoping that they can get something done and have the money after they were willing to go $100 million plus with both J.T. […]

Lucas Giolito Working On New Pitch

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito has been working on a new pitch that he refers to as the "downer" with new pitching coach Ethan Katz. The pitch is a modified curveball. "It's like a 12-6 curveball, but it just goes down," Giolito said. "It comes out of my hand almost like a slider […]

Antonio Brown Does More In Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that wide receiver Antonio Brown (knee) and safeties Jordan Whitehead (shoulder) and Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) took part in practice on Thursday and "ran around pretty good." Brown and Whitehead were listed as doubtful for the Super Bowl on last week's injury report, but they have made […]

Demarcus Robinson, Daniel Kilgore Have Tested Negative

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson and center Daniel Kilgore have tested negative for COVID-19 every day since they were deemed high-risk close contacts after their barber tested positive for the virus, according to sources. As long as both players continue to test negative, Robinson can rejoin the team on Friday and Kilgore on […]

Cardinals Signing Cole McDonald

The Arizona Cardinals are signing former Tennessee Titans seventh-round quarterback Cole McDonald to a reserve/futures contract on Thursday, according to a source. McDonald will give the Cardinals more depth at the QB position after the Titans released him in training camp. The 22-year-old was a two-year starter at Hawaii and racked up 7,454 passing yards […]

Phillies, Cardinals Looking At Free-Agent Starters

The Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals are actively looking at free-agent starting pitchers, according to a source. Jake Odorizzi, James Paxton and Taijuan Walker are the top remaining starters behind Trevor Bauer. Other notable pitchers on the market include Rich Hill, Cole Hamels, Jake Arrieta, Homer Bailey, Anibal Sanchez and Mike Fiers. The Phillies […]

Teams Calling About Carson Wentz Trade

Teams have started calling the Philadelphia Eagles about a potential trade for quarterback Carson Wentz, according to sources. However, the Eagles are in no rush to trade Wentz and currently intend for him to return in 2021 under new head coach Nick Sirianni. But they have fielded calls and general manager Howie Roseman will always […]

Mets Showing Interest In Marwin Gonzalez

The New York Mets have shown interest in utility man Marwin Gonzalez, according to a source. Gonzalez is attractive mainly because of his versatility around the diamond, as he has played seven positions in his career, including six in the last two seasons. He's coming off a down year offensively, but he slashed .264/.322/.414 with […]

Rich Hill's Market Heating Up

Three teams have emerged as the favorites to sign free-agent left-hander Rich Hill, with the Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets all showing significant interest in the 40-year-old. The Red Sox had interest in Hill, but that was before adding starters Martin Perez and Garrett Richards. Hill had a 3.03 ERA and […]

Rockies Not Willing To Discuss Trades For Trevor Story

The Colorado Rockies haven't given any indication that they are willing to discuss shortstop Trevor Story in any trade proposals. This comes after they officially traded star third baseman Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals earlier this week. Story, who was ranked as MLB.com's top shortstop entering the 2021 season, is eligible to become a free […]

Felix Hernandez Joining O's On Minor League Deal

The Baltimore Orioles are signing free-agent right-hander Felix Hernandez to a minor league deal on Wednesday, according to sources. The King will make $1 million if he makes the major league roster out of spring training. The 34-year-old former Mariners legend was looking excellent in spring training last year with the Braves before he opted […]

Bryan Shaw, Heath Hembree Sign With Cleveland

The Cleveland Indians signed free-agent relief pitchers Bryan Shaw and Heath Hembree to a minor league deals on Wednesday. Hembree will make $1.25 million plus incentives if he's in the major leagues. Reliever DJ Johnson was also signed. Shaw will return to the Tribe and will receive an invite to spring training. All three relievers […]