Yankees, Among Others, Watch David Robertson Throw

Free-agent relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) threw for a number of teams on Thursday, including the New York Yankees, at the University of Alabama. Robertson touched 91 mph and showed off his patented curveball and looks to be in shape with a week until pitchers and catchers report for spring training. The Phillies declined the […]

Cleveland Signs Billy Hamilton To Minor League Deal

The Cleveland Indians signed free-agent outfielder Billy Hamilton to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Thursday, according to a report by Venezuela-based journalist Daniel Alvarez Montes. The 30-year-old played in 36 games with the Cubs and Mets in 2020. Hamilton, along with Ben Gamel, who also signed Thursday, the Tribe […]

Jon Jay Agrees With Angels

The Los Angeles Angels signed free-agent outfielder Jon Jay to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Thursday. The 36-year-old has played with six different teams in the major leagues over 11 years and hit .295/.359/.396 in 2,424 plate appearances with the Cardinals from 2010-14 in his best seasons. Since 2018, […]

Raiders To Release Tyrell Williams

The Las Vegas Raiders plan to release wide receiver Tyrell Williams at the start of the new league year next month, according to a source. Williams missed all of the 2020 season with a shoulder injury that required surgery. But he's turning just 29 years old on Friday and should be fully healthy in two […]

Tigers Agree With Nomar Mazara Thursday

The Detroit Tigers signed free-agent outfielder Nomar Mazara to a one-year, $1.75 million deal on Thursday, according to a source. The White Sox non-tendered Mazara when he hit .228 (31-for-136) with one home run, 15 RBI and a .589 OPS. That was coming off four straight seasons of 19-20 homers with Texas. He'll turn 26 […]

Marwin Gonzalez Agrees To Join Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with free-agent utility man Marwin Gonzalez on Thursday, according to a source. The Toronto Blue Jays were also interested in him. The 31-year-old has played every position except pitcher and catcher in his nine-year career. He also switch hits and should see plenty of […]

Tom Brady To Have Surgery On His Knee

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (knee) will have a minor surgical procedure on his knee, with head coach Bruce Arians calling the surgery "a clean-up." The 43-year-old seven-time Super Bowl champion dealt with some knee discomfort for most of the 2020 season and will have it cleaned up this offseason. Brady had a brace […]

Shaquil Barrett Looking To Break The Bank

Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent pass-rusher Shaquil Barrett, who played the 2020 season under the franchise tag, feels that he's earned a big contract this offseason after helping the team win Super Bowl LV. "I'm most definitely looking forward to getting a long-term deal done..." Barrett said. "I feel like it's time for me to […]

Tony Wolters Signs With Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent catcher Tony Wolters to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training on Thursday. Wolters became a free agent this offseason when the Colorado Rockies non-tendered him in December. The 28-year-old will serve as catching depth behind backstops Michael Perez and Jacob Stallings. Wolters, a left-handed hitter, is […]

Rockies Reach Deal With Greg Bird

The Colorado Rockies signed free-agent first baseman Greg Bird to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Thursday. The former Yankee didn't appear in the major leagues with the Rangers last season. Bird will return home after playing his high-school ball for Grandview High School in Colorado. The 28-year-old left-handed hitter […]

Mets Interested In Jake Arrieta, James Paxton

The New York Mets have had discussions with free-agent starting pitcher Jake Arrieta, but there's no indication that a deal is close. The Mets have also shown some interest in free-agent starter James Paxton. New York is still trying to add another arm after narrowly missing out on Trevor Bauer. Arrieta is a former Cy […]

Red Sox Likely To Re-Sign Jackie Bradley Jr.?

The Boston Red Sox are likely to re-sign outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. now that they've traded Andrew Benintendi, according to two rival executives. "It makes too much sense not to happen now," one executive said. Bradley has displayed excellent defense in center field the last eight seasons for the Red Sox, with his performances at […]

Red Sox Close To Signing Hirokazu Sawamura

The Boston Red Sox are close to signing Japanese right-handed reliever Hirokazu Sawamura, according to a source. Sankei Sports is reporting that the deal will be worth $2.4 million over two years. If it becomes official, he will join Matt Barnes, Adam Ottavino and Darwinzon Hernandez in the back of Boston's bullpen. The 32-year-old has […]

Retirement Not On Nelson Cruz's Mind

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz said that retirement is not on his mind after he re-signed a one-year deal to play in his 17th major league season. "My body feels great. My mind is still good, too. So there's no reason. I still love the game. I don't know what else to do. I […]

Broncos Defense Releases A.J. Bouye

The Denver Broncos released cornerback A.J. Bouye on Thursday. Bouye missed the last four games of the 2020 season due to a six-game suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. The 29-year-old will be suspended for the first two games of the 2021 season as well. The release frees up $11.7 million against […]

Ben Gamel Joining Cleveland

The Cleveland Indians signed free-agent outfielder Ben Gamel to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training on Thursday. Gamel had a slash line of .237/.315/.404 with three home runs and 10 RBI in 40 games for the Brewers in the shortened 2020 season. The 28-year-old has bounced around with the Mariners, Yankees […]

D'Andre Swift Could Be Workhorse Back In Detroit

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift, who led the team with 10 touchdowns as a rookie and finished second with 521 rushing yards despite missing three games with migraine headaches, could see his role increase under new offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn and assistant head coach/running backs coach Duce Staley in 2021. Both Lynn and Staley […]

David Phelps Signs With Toronto

The Toronto Blue Jays signed free-agent right-hander David Phelps to a one-year, $1.75 million deal on Thursday, according to sources. Phelps can earn another $750,000 in performance bonuses. The 34-year-old reliever became a free agent when he had his $4.5 million 2021 option declined by the Philadelphia Phillies after he went 2-4 with an ugly […]

Vikings Renegotiate Riley Reiff's Contract

The Minnesota Vikings renegotiated left tackle Riley Reiff's contract and gave him a $1 million signing bonus to make up for the $1 million playing-time incentive that he narrowly missed out on in 2020 after he sat out the regular season finale while on the COVID-19 list, according to a source. It's a nice gesture […]

Kyle Allen Should Be Recovered By April

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (ankle) continues to make progress in his rehab from a dislocated ankle and is expected to be fully recovered by April. Allen was able to complete 69 percent of his passes with four touchdowns and a 99.3 rating in his four starts last season before his season-ending injury. Washington […]

Jake Marisnick Agrees With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs agreed to a deal with free-agent outfielder Jake Marisnick on Thursday, according to a source. MLB Network's Jon Heyman is reporting that the deal is for $1 million, plus $500,000 in incentives for the 2021 season. The deal also includes a $4 million mutual option for 2022 that comes with a $500,000 […]

Dodgers Avoid Arbitration With Walker Buehler

The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided salary arbitration with starting pitcher Walker Buehler by signing him to a two-year, $8 million deal, according to a source. The deal includes a $2 million signing bonus, a $2.75 million salary in 2021 and a $3.25 million salary in 2022. The right-hander will also have escalators built into the […]

Brandon Kintzler Signs With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler to a minor league deal on Wednesday, according to a source. It's a one-year deal for $3 million if Kintzler makes the team out of spring training, plus incentives. Kintzler turned down a major league offer to return to the Miami Marlins, but he can make […]

Orlando Brown Wants To Be Traded

Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Orlando Brown wants to be traded, according to sources. Brown has made known his desire to only play left tackle. He filled in and shined at the position when he replaced Ronnie Stanley last season and only wants to play for a team that will play him at his preferred spot. […]

Washington Agrees To Extension With Taylor Heinicke

The Washington Football Team agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension worth $8.75 million for quarterback Taylor Heinicke on Wednesday, according to sources. There are also incentives in the deal based on how many games Heinicke starts. The move gives them some security at the position, but it doesn't mean that Washington won't be […]

Ryan Braun Not Currently Interested In Playing

Free-agent outfielder Ryan Braun isn't ready to retire, but he also said that he's "not currently interested in playing." The 37-year-old became a free agent when the Milwaukee Brewers declined their half of his mutual option for 2021 and gave him a $4 million buyout instead. With no designated hitter currently projected in the National […]

Marcus Mariota Receiving Trade Interest

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota is receiving legitimate trade interest from teams around the league, as is quarterback Derek Carr. The Raiders don't seem to have a ton of interest in trading Carr, but Mariota impressed some teams with a great relief appearance for the Raiders late in the season against the Chargers in […]

Steve Cishek Joining Astros

The Houston Astros signed free-agent relief pitcher Steve Cishek to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Tuesday. The veteran right-hander has a 2.78 ERA in 594 career relief appearances with a .214 average against and 132 saves in 10-plus major league seasons. He's held right-handed hitters to a .204 average […]

Jordan Zimmermann Joins Brewers On Minors Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers signed former All-Star right-hander Jordan Zimmermann to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Tuesday. Zimmermann will turn 35 years old on May 23 and pitched in just three games (7.94 ERA) for the Detroit Tigers in 2020 due to a forearm injury. He went 1-13 with a […]

Alex Tanney Hangs Up His Cleats

New York Giants quarterback Alex Tanney, who threw just 15 passes in two games over his nine-year NFL career, is retiring from the NFL on Tuesday. The 33-year-old re-signed on Jan. 4 and had spent most of the last three seasons as a backup to Eli Manning and Daniel Jones. He entered the league as […]