Packers Say Aaron Rodgers Will Be Back In 2021

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said "there's no doubt about it" that quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be back with the team in 2021. "You're talking about the guy who's going to win the MVP of the league. We're not in this position without him," LaFleur said. The head coach also said he thinks […]

Trevor Williams Agrees With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs agreed to a one-year deal believed to be worth around $2.5 million with free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Williams on Saturday. Williams will attempt to win a rotation job in Chicago, with Kyle Hendricks, Zach Davies, Adbert Alzolay and Alec Mills likely lined up to take four spots. The right-hander could be competing […]

Reds Acquire Kyle Holder From Phillies

The Cincinnati Reds acquired shortstop Kyle Holder from the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, according to sources. The 26-year-old was selected in the Rule 5 draft by the Phillies after spending six years in the New York Yankees organization. Cincinnati is still hoping to trade for Cleveland shortstop Amed Rosario. They wanted to sign Didi Gregorius, […]

Rockies Likely To Consider Extension For Trevor Story

With the Colorado Rockies agreeing to a blockbuster deal to send third baseman Nolan Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals, the team will now likely try to lock shortstop Trevor Story up on a long-term contract extension. But it remains to be seen if Story would be interested in an extension, as he could be […]

Rockies Set To Acquire Austin Gomber

The Colorado Rockies are finalizing a blockbuster deal that would send All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for left-hander Austin Gomber and low-level prospects. The 27-year-old was excellent in a swing role for the Cardinals in 2020, posting a 1.86 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with 27 strikeouts and 15 […]

Carlos Rodon Returns To White Sox

The Chicago White Sox re-signed starting pitcher Carlos Rodon to a one-year, $3 million deal on Saturday, pending a physical. Rodon became a free agent this winter when he was non-tendered by the team in early December, but he will return to pitch for the Pale Hose in 2021. The left-hander has made just 11 […]

A's Acquire Cole Irvin From Phillies

The Oakland Athletics acquired left-handed relief pitcher Cole Irvin from the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations. Turning 27 years old on Sunday, Irvin has 19 career major league appearances (three starts) over the last two years with Philly. He's posted a 6.75 ERA with a poor 17.2 percent strikeout rate over […]

Steven Souza Jr. Heading To Houston

The Houston Astros agreed to an undisclosed deal with free-agent outfielder Steven Souza Jr. on Saturday, according to a source. The 31-year-old hit just .148 in 27 at-bats in 11 games for the Chicago Cubs in the shortened 2020 season after missing all of the 2019 campaign while recovering from surgery to fix an ACL […]

Carl Edwards Jr. Agrees With Braves

The Atlanta Braves agreed to a minor league deal with free-agent relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. on Friday night. The 29-year-old right-hander helped the Chicago Cubs win the World Series in 2016 and had a nice 3.03 ERA and 34 percent strikeout rate with the team from 2016-18. However, he started struggling in 2019 when […]

Matthew Stafford Trade Talks Getting Heavy

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that trade talks for quarterback Matthew Stafford have gotten "hot and heavy." With Detroit taking a long-term approach to their current rebuild, they decided after the season that they would be parting ways with Stafford. The 33-year-old veteran considers the Los Angeles Rams as a viable contender in […]

Texans Have Decision To Make On J.J. Watt

The Houston Texans have a decision to make on pass-rusher J.J. Watt, but the sense that the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo are getting is that it might make more sense somewhere other than Houston. Watt has been the face of the franchise for the last decade, but his situation has been overshadowed […]

Matthew Stafford Considers Rams A Potential Landing Spot

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford considers the Los Angeles Rams a contender in his trade market, according to sources. The Rams have explored the possibility of trading for Stafford, although it's unknown what they can do with current quarterback Jared Goff's long-term deal on the books. Cutting Goff would cost LA $65.2 million in dead […]

Lavonte David, Antoine Winfield Jr. Questionable Against Chiefs

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (hamstring) and rookie safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) are both listed as questionable for the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 7. Pass-rusher Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) was removed from the injury report after practicing all week. David and Winfield didn't practice all week, so they'll have […]

Antonio Brown Doubtful To Play In Super Bowl

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (knee) and safety Jordan Whitehead (knee, shoulder) are listed as doubtful to play in the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 7. Brown and Whitehead both missed practice all week, so they'll have to make big improvements next week in order to have a shot […]

Braves Have Checked In On Justin Turner

The Atlanta Braves are among the teams that have checked in on free-agent third baseman Justin Turner. The veteran third baseman doesn't have a shortage of suitors, but most still see the Los Angeles Dodgers as heavy favorites to re-sign him. The Blue Jays were also interested, but that's more unlikely after they signed infielder […]

A's Sign Carlos Perez To Minor League Deal

The Oakland Athletics signed free-agent catcher Carlos Perez to a minor league deal on Friday. If Perez finds his way onto the major league roster, he'll earn $650,000. The 30-year-old backstop has played four seasons in the big leagues and hasn't seen any action in the majors since 2018 with the Braves and Rangers, when […]

Mike Pettine Won't Return As Defensive Coordinator

Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine's contract is expiring and he will not return for the 2021 season, according to a source. The Packers also parted ways with special teams coordinator Shawn Mennenga two days ago. Green Bay's D gave up four touchdowns in the NFC Championship loss to the Buccaneers, including a 39-yard […]

Cubs Have Interest In Reunion With Jake Arrieta

The Chicago Cubs have some interest in a reunion with free-agent starting pitcher Jake Arrieta, with the team likely to sign one or two buy-low starters on the open market. Arrieta says that he is healthy and ready to go and was scheduled to throw a bullpen for interested teams on Friday in the Austin, […]

Yadier Molina Expected To Re-Sign With Cardinals

Free-agent catcher Yadier Molina is expected to re-sign with the St. Louis Cardinals after the Caribbean Series, if not before then, according to a source. The veteran backstop is playing for Puerto Rico's Criollos de Caguas. The Cardinals have reportedly already made Molina a one-year offer. The Red Birds also re-signed long-time Cardinal Adam Wainwright […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Good To Go For Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip), who was questionable going into the AFC Championship game against the Bills last weekend, was removed from the injury report for the Super Bowl against the Buccaneers on Feb. 7. Edwards-Helaire was limited in practice on Wednesday but was able to get in full sessions […]

Le'Veon Bell, Sammy Watkins Questionable For Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell (knee), wide receiver Sammy Watkins (calf) and cornerbacks Rashad Fenton (foot) and L'Jarius Sneed (concussion) are listed as questionable for the Super Bowl against the Buccaneers. Bell and Watkins didn't practice on Friday after being limited in practice earlier in the week. However, both players are expected to […]

Texans Have Zero Interest In Trading Deshaun Watson

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio said that the team has "zero" interest in trading quarterback Deshaun Watson, despite the fact that the quarterback formally requested a trade on Thursday. "Organizationally, I just want to reiterate our commitment to Deshaun Watson," Caserio said on Friday. Caserio and new head coach David Culley are saying that […]

Daniel Murphy Retiring From Baseball

Free-agent first baseman Daniel Murphy announced on Friday that he is retiring from Major League Baseball after 12 seasons. The 35-year-old was a three-time All-Star and a .296 career hitter with the New York Mets, Washington Nationals, Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies. He was the MVP of the National League Championship Series in 2015 when […]

Mike Foltynewicz Throws For Teams Friday

Free-agent starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz threw for interested teams in Atlanta on Friday and looked to be in fine shape while hitting 90-92 mph on the radar gun. Foltynewicz was an All-Star in 2018 with the Braves when he went 13-10 with a 2.85 ERA and 1.08 ERA while striking out 202 batters and walking […]

Ravens, Nick Boyle Agree On Two-Year Extension

The Baltimore Ravens and tight end Nick Boyle agreed to a two-year, $13 million extension on Friday that will keep him around through the 2023 season. The deal includes $10.5 million fully guaranteed upon signing. Boyle suffered a season-ending knee injury in the Week 10 loss to the Patriots. He finished the 202 campaign with […]

Titans Defense To Be Run By Shane Bowen

The Tennessee Titans announced on Friday that they will promote outside linebackers coach Shane Bowen to defensive coordinator. The Titans also announced that they promoted Luke Steckel to tight ends coach, Ryan Crow to outside linebackers coach and Matt Edwards to assistant special teams coach. The Titans also hired Kenechi Udeze as assistant defensive line […]

Maxx Crosby Played Through Multiple Injuries

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (hand, shoulder) led the team in sacks in each of his first two seasons with 17 in 2019 and 2020 combined. But he said that he played this last season (all 16 games) with a labrum tear in his shoulder and a metal plate in his hand. Crosby […]

Mac Jones Meets With Patriots, Saints, Texans

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones met with the New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans during his rounds of Senior Bowl interviews this week. The 6-foot-3, 217-pound quarterback has been the most impressive of the six QBs at the Senior Bowl, according to an area scout for an AFC team. Jones is projected to […]

Lovie Smith To Become Texans Defensive Coordinator

The Houston Texans are hiring Lovie Smith as their new defensive coordinator on Friday. Smith spent the last five years at the University of Illinois, but he was fired after finishing with a record of 17-39. He was the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when he was last in the NFL, going 8-24 […]

Matt Moore Signs With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent starting pitcher Matt Moore to a major league deal on Friday, according to sources. MLB Network's Jon Heyman reports the deal is for one year and $3 million. The left-hander should compete for a spot in the team's starting rotation in 2021 after he went 6-3 with a 2.65 ERA […]