Twins Add J.A. Happ To Starting Rotation

The Minnesota Twins agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal with veteran left-hander J.A. Happ on Wednesday, according to sources. The 38-year-old will add some depth to a starting rotation that was thinned by the departures of Jake Odorizzi and Rich Hill from last season. Happ should fit into the back of the rotation behind […]

Astros Bring Back Michael Brantley On Two-Year Deal

The Houston Astros reached an agreement on Wednesday to re-sign outfielder Michael Brantley to a two-year deal worth $32 million, according to a source. It was falsely reported hours earlier that the Blue Jays had agreed to a three-year deal to pair Brantley with George Springer. Brantley is likely to start in left field again […]

Phillies Chances Of Signing J.T. Realmuto Increase

The Philadelphia Phillies chances of re-signing star catcher J.T. Realmuto received a boost when the Toronto Blue Jays signed outfielder George Springer to a six-year, $150 million deal. The Blue Jays didn't view catching as a big weakness to begin with, and it's hard to envision them making room for another nine-figure player. The Phillies […]

Blue Jays Don't Have Deal With Michael Brantley

Updating a previous report, the Toronto Blue Jays remain among the teams interested in free-agent outfielder Michael Brantley, but they have not reached an agreement on a contract, according to a source familiar with the situation. It was reported earlier on Wednesday that Toronto and Brantley had agreed on a three-year deal. The 33-year-old left-handed […]

Stefon Diggs Gets In Limited Practice

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (oblique) remains on the injury report and was a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Diggs has been battling an oblique injury late this season, but it hasn't really slowed him down at all. The NFL's leader in receptions and receiving yards in 2020, the 27-year-old has 14 catches on […]

Gabriel Davis Misses Practice On Wednesday

Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Gabriel Davis (ankle) and defensive tackle Vernon Butler (quadriceps) both missed practice on Wednesday. Davis injured his ankle in the Divisional Round win over the Ravens last Saturday night. As of right now, the impressive 21-year-old should be considered questionable to play against the Chiefs in the AFC Championship on […]

A.J. Dillon Should Practice Wednesday

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that rookie running back A.J. Dillon (quadriceps) "should be out there a little bit today" at practice. Meanwhile, offensive tackle Jared Veldheer remains in the COVID-19 protocols, while running back Tyler Ervin (foot) will not practice. Dillon's injury doesn't appear to be very serious, so he should […]

Ronald Jones II Says He's Good

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (quadriceps) said he's all good and is already feeling better than last week when he was questionable heading into the Divisional Round against the Saints. Jones couldn't get loose during pre-game warmups before the wild-card win against Washington and didn't play at all in that contest, but […]

Vita Vea Has A Chance To Play Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said on Wednesday that defensive tackle Vita Vea (ankle), who has been out since Week 5 with a fractured ankle, looked good after taking part in the team's walkthrough practice. Arians thought that Vea had a chance to return after watching him run in a pool around three […]

Patrick Mahomes, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Sammy Watkins Practice

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (concussion, toe), rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip) and wide receiver Sammy Watkins (calf) all took part in practice on a limited basis on Wednesday, but head coach Andy Reid said that Thursday's practice is the big day. Mahomes took most of the snaps, a very positive sign […]

Wade Davis Lands Minors Deal With Royals

The Kansas City Royals signed right-handed reliever Wade Davis to a minor league deal on Wednesday. A three-time All-Star, the 35-year-old Davis pitched with the Rockies for the last three years and made just five appearances in the shortened 2020 season. He led the National League in saves (43) and games finished (63) in 2018, […]

Michael Brantley Agrees To Join Blue Jays

Free-agent outfielder Michael Brantley is in agreement on a three-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, according to a source. Financial terms of the contract were not immediately known. This comes after Toronto landed the top free-agent position player in outfielder George Springer for six years and $150 million on Tuesday night. The […]

Jose Quintana Agrees With Angels

The Los Angeles Angels agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal with veteran left-hander Jose Quintana on Tuesday, according to a source. Quintana pitched under current Angels manager Joe Maddon when he was the skipper for the Cubs. The southpaw was limited to 10 innings in the shortened 2020 season after having thumb surgery. The […]

Saquon Barkley, Odell Beckham Jr. To Rehab Together

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) and Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) are both recovering from torn ACLs and plan to get together to rehab and train in the offseason. Barkley had surgery on his right knee on Oct. 30, while Beckham needed left knee surgery on Nov. 10. The […]

Bengals Must Protect Joe Burrow Better

Newly acquired Cincinnati Bengals offensive line coach Frank Pollack said the team's No. 1 priority going into 2021 is to keep quarterback Joe Burrow upright and off the Injured Reserve. Burrow had been sacked 32 times at the time of his season-ending left knee injury in Week 11, which was the third-most in the league. […]

Lions Officially Make Dan Campbell Head Coach

The Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints tight ends coach/assistant head coach Dan Campbell officially agreed to terms on a six-year deal to make him the new head coach, according to a source. The Lions had zeroed in on Campbell, but they couldn't make the hire official until the Saints were eliminated from the playoffs. […]

Philip Rivers Announces Retirement

Long-time San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers announced his retirement from football on Wednesday. Rivers went to the Chargers in a draft-day trade in 2004 and played for the Bolts for 16 seasons before spending his 17th and final NFL season with the Colts. He played in 244 games, starting the final 240 without […]

Patrick Mahomes Remains In Concussion Protocol

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (concussion) remains in the NFL's concussion protocol after leaving the Divisional Round contest against the Browns early, but there is optimism that he'll be able to play in the AFC Championship on Sunday against the Bills. Mahomes will have a very light practice on Wednesday and could be listed […]

Anibal Sanchez, Julio Teheran Could Find Teams Soon

Twenty four teams were present as free-agent right-handers Anibal Sanchez and Julio Teheran put on a showcase for interested teams on Tuesday. They performed well enough that they could both sign with a team soon. Sanchez, 36, finished with an ugly 6.26 ERA and a National League-leading 39 earned runs allowed in 2020, but he […]

Twins Interested In Bringing Marwin Gonzalez Back

The Minnesota Twins have shown interest in reuniting with utility man Marwin Gonzalez, according to sources. Gonzalez spent the last two years in Minnesota, and the Twins could still use some utility help, especially around the infield. The 31-year-old switch-hitter fell off with the bat during the shortened 2020 season, but he still provided mostly […]

Mets Have Been Interested In Kike Hernandez

The New York Mets were very interested in free-agent utility man Kike Hernandez before they fired general manager Jared Porter, but it's hard to say where things stand now. The Boston Red Sox were also among the teams with interest, and Hernandez's versatility makes him attractive to many teams. The 29-year-old has often struggled against […]

Blue Jays Add Kirby Yates On One-Year Deal

The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million deal with right-hander Kirby Yates on Tuesday, according to a source. The deal includes $4.5 million in performance bonuses for appearances and awards. The Blue Jays also added right-hander Tyler Chatwood on a one-year deal on Monday, and he's expected to work out of the […]

Corey Coleman Suspended For Six Games

Free-agent wide receiver Corey Coleman has been suspended by the NFL for the first six games of the 2021 season due to a violation of the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Coleman was the 15th overall pick of the Cleveland Browns back in 2016. He played in just 19 games for Cleveland in his first […]

Jaguars Expected To Hire Trent Baalke As General Manager

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to hire Trent Baalke as their next general manager, according to sources. Baalke was the top internal candidate and will remain with the organization to work with new head coach Urban Meyer. The deal isn't official, but it's expected to become official soon. Baalke joined the team's front office as […]

A.J. Brown Has Surgery On Both Knees

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (knees) said he had surgery on both of his knees on Tuesday. He also said he would have been out for the season after Week 2, but instead he battled through his injuries and made the Pro Bowl. The second-year wideout did miss two games, but he managed to […]

Zack Moss Undergoes Ankle Surgery

Buffalo Bills rookie running back Zack Moss (ankle) underwent a minor surgical "tight rope" procedure on his ankle on Tuesday. Moss is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for offseason workouts and training camp. The 23-year-old was injured in the wild-card win over the Colts and won't be available for the rest […]

Kenjon Barner Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers designated running back Kenjon Barner (groin) for return from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, allowing him to resume practicing with the team. The team also placed linebacker Jack Cichy (arm) on Injured Reserve after he broke his arm in the Divisional Round against the Saints and signed linebacker Deone Bucannon from the […]

Aaron Glenn To Become Lions Defensive Coordinator

New Orleans Saints secondary coach Aaron Glenn is headed to the Detroit Lions as their next defensive coordinator, according to sources. The two sides are closing in on a deal on Tuesday. Glenn will join Dan Campbell in Detroit after the two worked together in New Orleans. The former Pro Bowl cornerback played 15 seasons […]

Charges Against Mackensie Alexander Dismissed

A misdemeanor battery charge against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander was dismissed on Tuesday. The charge stemmed from last August in relation to the disappearance of his father. Alexander entered deferred prosecution on Dec. 8, which led to the charges being dismissed. Part of the terms of the agreement included 24 hours of community service […]

Patrick Mahomes Cleared Steps Monday

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (concussion) cleared "some big steps" on Monday, but he remains in the league's concussion protocol, and it's too early to say definitively that he will play in the AFC Championship against the Bills, according to sources. We'll have a better idea of Mahomes' chances of playing this Sunday once […]