2021 MLB Season To Start On Time

Major League Baseball plans to start on time in 2021, with spring training camps scheduled to open on Feb. 17 and Opening Day scheduled for April 1. The MLB Players Association rejected MLB's proposal to delay a 154-game regular season until April. The MLBPA was concerned with playing doubleheaders, accepting expanded playoffs and the expansion […]

Rockies Land Elehuris Montero, Tony Locey, Other Prospects

The Colorado Rockies received left-hander Austin Gomber, third baseman Elehuris Montero, shortstop Mateo Gil and right-handers Tony Locey and Jake Sommers in the trade that sent third baseman Nolan Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals. Montero (No. 8), Locey (19) and Gil (22) were all listed as top-30 prospects for the Cardinals by MLB Pipeline. […]

Nolan Arenado Trade To Cardinals Becomes Official

The St. Louis Cardinals have officially acquired third baseman Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies on Monday night in exchange for left-hander Austin Gomber, third basemen Elehuris Montero and Mateo Gil and right-handers Tony Locey and Jake Sommers. Arenado, who had a no-trade clause, gave his written consent for the trade to go through. Around […]

Orioles Acquire Jahmai Jones From Angels

The Baltimore Orioles acquired second baseman Jahmai Jones from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday in exchange for starting pitcher Alex Cobb, according to sources. Jones was the Angels second-round pick in 2015 and was ranked by MLB Pipeline as the team's No. 7 prospect. Baltimore is also paying more than half of Cobb's $15 […]

Angels Finalize Trade For Alex Cobb

The Los Angeles Angels acquired starting pitcher Alex Cobb from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday in exchange for second baseman Jahmai Jones, the team's second-round pick in 2015, according to sources. Baltimore will be paying more than half of Cobb's $15 million salary in 2021. The 33-year-old right-hander had a 4.30 ERA in 10 starts […]

Chiefs Put Demarcus Robinson, Daniel Kilgore On COVID-19 List

The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Demarcus Robinson and center Daniel Kilgore on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday due to close contact with individuals who tested positive for the virus, according to a source. Both players could be available to play in the Super Bowl this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but they'll […]

Tom Brady Would Consider Playing Past 45

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, who is preparing to play in his 10th Super Bowl at the age of 43, said he's open to playing past 45 years of age. Brady's 5,493 passing yards this year, including the playoffs, are the fourth-most in his career in his first season with Tampa. His 4,633 passing […]

Lavonte David's Injury Is Minor

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (hamstring), who was listed as questionable on last Friday's injury report for Super Bowl LV against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 7, will play this Sunday in the big game. "You'd have to shoot him to keep him out of this game," head coach Bruce Arians said, deeming […]

Antonio Brown, Antoine Winfield Jr. Getting Closer

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (knee) and rookie safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) are "getting close" to being able to suit up in the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 7. Brown was listed as doubtful last Friday, while Winfield received a questionable tag ahead of the Super Bowl. It's […]

MLB Proposes Slightly Shortened 2021 Season

The Major League Baseball Players Association is mulling over a proposal by MLB to delay the start of the 2021 season, and if the Union doesn't provide a counteroffer early next week, spring training is likely to start in mid-February as scheduled, according to sources. The league's proposal would push spring training back to late […]

Carson Wentz, Jalen Hurts To Compete In 2021?

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni hinted on Monday that the team could feature a quarterback competition between Carson Wentz and Jalen Hurts this summer. "A core value, is competition," Sirianni said. "That's competition everywhere. Everybody is going to compete." It remains a mystery if Wentz will even be on the roster, and it is […]

Dustin Pedroia Announces Retirement

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, who played in 1,512 games for Boston from 2006-19, announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Monday. The 37-year-old spent his 17-year career with the BoSox after he was a second-round draft pick in 2004. Pedroia won the World Series three times (2007, '13, '18), was the […]

Angels In Talks To Acquire Alex Cobb From The Orioles

The Los Angeles Angels are in talks to acquire right-hander Alex Cobb from the Orioles on Monday, according to sources. The final details haven't been worked out yet, but Cobb is currently on the last year of his deal and is owed $15 million in 2021. Cobb would give the Halos more rotation depth behind […]

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 […]