Angels, Shohei Ohtani Avoid Arbitration

The Los Angeles Angels avoided salary arbitration with starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani on Monday by agreeing to a two-year, $8.5 million deal. Ohtani will make $3 million in 2021 and $5.5 million in 2022. The two-way star filed for $3.3 million and the Angels offered him $2.5 million, so the deal comes in a […]

Rangers Sign Mike Foltynewicz

The Texas Rangers signed free-agent starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz to a one-year deal worth $2 million plus incentives over the weekend, according to a source. His incentives could reach $500,000. Foltynewicz threw for interested teams recently, and Texas must have liked what they saw out of the right-hander. He had a career-best 2.85 ERA and […]

Reds Considering Willy Adames

The Cincinnati Reds are still looking at shortstops and have considered free-agent Jonathan Villar and trades for Cleveland Indians shortstop Amed Rosario and Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames. Cincy signed infielder Dee Strange-Gordon to a minor league deal over the weekend, but he's mostly a depth/fallback option at the position. Adames would likely cost […]

Dee Strange-Gordon Signs Minor League Deal With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds signed second baseman/outfielder Dee Strange-Gordon to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Sunday, according to a source with knowledge of the deal. Strange-Gordon was an All-Star in 2014 and 2015 and spent the last three years with the Seattle Mariners. The left-handed hitter batted just .200 with […]

Chasen Shreve Agrees With Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to a minor league deal with relief pitcher Chasen Shreve. He will be guaranteed $1.5 million if he makes the major league roster, according to sources. The 30-year-old has a strong fastball/cutter combination and had the highest whiff rate for a left-handed pitcher with 25-plus innings last season. Shreve posted a […]

Vikings Promote Klint Kubiak To Offensive Coordinator

The Minnesota Vikings are promoting Klint Kubiak to offensive coordinator on Monday, according to sources. Head coach Mike Zimmer wanted to keep the Kubiak offense in place after Klint's father, Gary, retired following the 2020 season as the offensive coordinator. The 33-year-old will take over for his father after coaching the team's quarterbacks for the […]

Seahawks Not Interested In Trading Russell Wilson

A couple of teams have called the Seattle Seahawks to inquire about quarterback Russell Wilson's availability, but there's no chance that the Seahawks will deal their star quarterback. Wilson and the Seattle offense stalled in the second half of the 2020 season after a scorching-hot start in which Wilson was the MVP front-runner. The 32-year-old […]

Raiders Considering Trading Derek Carr?

Teams have been calling the Las Vegas Raiders to gauge interest in trading for quarterback Derek Carr, and the Raiders appear open to considering it in some form or fashion, at least right now and as long as they can replace him with someone on the same level. Teams think that the Raiders are open […]

Chris Godwin Expected To Return To Bucs

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers don't want impending free-agent wide receiver Chris Godwin going anywhere. The Buccaneers are expected to work on a long-term deal with Godwin, and the franchise tag is available as well. Godwin was quiet in the 31-9 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV with just two catches for […]

Eric Bienemy Expected To Reach New Deal With Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs and offensive coordinator Eric Bienemy are expected to reach a new agreement in the coming weeks after Bienemy didn't land any of the open head-coaching positions around the league. There was outside interest in Bienemy as an offensive coordinator, but those who were exploring that possibility became aware that he would […]

Rob Gronkowski Mulling His Future

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski said he will take a few weeks to decide on his future, but if he does return for another season, it will be with the Buccaneers. Gronk was quarterback Tom Brady's favorite weapon in the 31-9 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV, as he […]

Brewers Looking At Shin-Soo Choo At First Base

Free-agent outfielder Shin-Soo Choo has been working out at first base with the goal of increasing his versatility, and the Milwaukee Brewers are among the teams interested in him at the position. Choo has hit .289 with an .883 OPS against right-handed pitchers in his career, and a few National League teams are keeping tabs […]

Daniel Kilgore Cleared For Super Bowl LV

Kansas City Chiefs center Daniel Kilgore has been cleared to play in Super Bowl LV against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, according to a source. Kilgore spent the week on the league's Reserve/COVID-19 list because of a high-risk close contact with the team's barber. He tested negative all week and is now good to […]

Giants Interested In Jake Odorizzi

The San Francisco Giants have shown interest in free-agent starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi. They are interested in adding another starting pitcher before spring training after they already added Anthony DeSclafani and Alex Wood this offseason. The Phillies and Cardinals have also been connected to Odorizzi. The 30-year-old was hampered by injuries during the shortened 2020 […]

Carlos Correa, Astros Settle At $11.7 Million

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa and the team settled his arbitration case, and the star shortstop will make $11.7 million in 2021. Correa had submitted $12.5 million in salary arbitration, while the Astros were at $9.75 million. The 26-year-old hit .264/.326/.383 with a career-low .709 OPS and 92 OPS+ along with five home runs, 25 […]

Saints Renegotiate Drew Brees' 2021 Salary

The New Orleans Saints renegotiated quarterback Drew Brees' contract to free up nearly $24 million in salary cap space for the 2021 season, according to a league source. Brees is dropping his salary to the minimum, which is another big hint that he's leaning toward retirement after his season ended with a loss to the […]

Braves Bring Back Marcell Ozuna For Four Years

The Atlanta Braves are finalizing a four-year, $65 million deal to re-sign outfielder Marcell Ozuna on Friday, according to sources familiar with the agreement. The deal includes a fifth-year option worth $16 million ($1 million buyout) that would take the value of the deal to $80 million. The 30-year-old finished sixth in the National League […]

Jonathan Schoop Re-Signs With Tigers

The Detroit Tigers re-signed second baseman Jonathan Schoop to a one-year, $4.5 million deal on Friday, according to sources. The 29-year-old hit .278 with eight home runs and a .799 OPS in the shortened 2020 season and will return as the club's primary second baseman in 2021. An All-Star in 2017 with the Orioles when […]

Trevor Lawrence To Undergo Shoulder Surgery

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder), the projected No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft, will throw for NFL teams on Feb. 12 instead of taking part in his school's pro day next month. After Feb. 12, he will undergo surgery to fix the labrum in his left (non-throwing shoulder). Doctors are confident that Lawrence […]

Trevor Bauer Chooses Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a three-year, $102 million deal with free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer on Friday. Bauer has opt-outs after the first two years and will earn $40 million in 2021 and $45 million in 2022, which will make him the highest-paid player in MLB history each of the next two seasons. […]

Brewers To Move Keston Hiura To First Base

The Milwaukee Brewers plan to move second baseman Keston Hiura to first base this year after they signed Gold Glove second baseman Kolten Wong to a two-year, $18 million deal earlier this week. The 24-year-old Hiura hit just .212 with a National League-leading 85 strikeouts in 2020, but he hit .303 with a .938 OPS […]

Buccaneers Defense At Full Strength For Super Bowl

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safeties Jordan Whitehead (shoulder) and Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) and linebacker Lavonte David (hamstring) have been removed from the final injury report for Super Bowl LV and will be active on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Winfield missed the NFC Championship game but will be back against Kansas City. Having both […]

Antonio Brown, Cameron Brate Questionable For Big Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (knee) and tight end Cameron Brate (back) are both officially questionable for Super Bowl LV against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Brown returned to a full practice on Thursday after missing the NFC Championship and being ruled doubtful for the Super Bowl just a week ago. Brate […]

Sammy Watkins Questionable For Super Bowl LV

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (calf) had a full practice on Friday but is listed as questionable for Super Bowl LV against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Watkins is optimistic about playing in the big game despite not having played since tweaking his calf in Week 16. The 27-year-old had just 37 […]

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 […]