Braves Considering Trey Mancini

The Atlanta Braves have kicked the tires on Baltimore Orioles star outfielder Trey Mancini. Nothing is serious between the two sides yet, but the Braves are still trying to improve on offense. We still don't know if there will be a universal designated hitter again in 2021, but the Braves could be losing one of […]

Kyle Rudolph Not Willing To Take Pay Cut

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph expressed unhappiness with his role in the offense over the last two seasons and isn't willing to accept a pay cut heading into the 2021 season. Rudolph went from being the team's second- or third-leading receiver from 2015-18 to being an afterthought in the passing attack. The Vikings would […]

Brian Flores Not Worried About DeVonta Smith's Size

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said that Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith's size -- he's listed at just 175 pounds on Alabama's roster -- is not a concern. "If you're a good player -- I mean, you can nitpick all you want about a guy's size -- good players are good players are good […]

Didi Gregorius Down To Phillies, Reds?

Free-agent shortstop Didi Gregorius' top two choices are likely the Philadelphia Phillies or Cincinnati Reds after Marcus Semien signed with the Blue Jays, Andrelton Simmons agreed with the Twins and Freddy Galvis joined the Orioles on Tuesday. Gregorius' asking price is thought to be two years and $30 million. The 30-year-old Gregorius might not have […]

Wilson Ramos Signs With Tigers

The Detroit Tigers signed free-agent catcher Wilson Ramos to a one-year, $2 million deal on Tuesday evening. Ramos became a free agent when the Mets declined his $10 million option for the 2021 season. The 33-year-old veteran backstop hit .239/.297/.387 with five home runs and 15 RBI in 142 at-bats during the shortened 2020 season. […]

Tommy La Stella Chooses The Giants

The San Francisco Giants signed free-agent infielder Tommy La Stella to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday night. La Stella was with the Angels and A's during the shortened 2020 season and had an .819 OPS in 55 total games. The 32-year-old left-handed hitter was an All-Star for the Angels in his last full season in […]

Andrelton Simmons Heading To The Twins

The Minnesota Twins and free-agent shortstop Andrelton Simmons agreed to a one-year, $10.5 million deal on Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the deal. It was reported earlier that Simmons was the Phillies top priority after re-signing catcher J.T. Realmuto, but Simmons had other ideas. Simmons will be Minnesota's starting shortstop, with Jorge Polanco moving […]

Chargers To Build Offense Around Justin Herbert

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley and offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi plan to build the Chargers offense in 2021 around second-year quarterback Justin Herbert. But Herbert will also be learning a new offense with a new head coach and offensive coordinator in just his second season. The Oregon product finished sixth in passing yards […]

Phillies Turning Attention To Andrelton Simmons

The Philadelphia Phillies were finally able to re-sign All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto on Tuesday. With their top offseason priority taken care of, they are now shifting their focus to shortstop, specifically free-agent shortstop Andrelton Simmons, according to sources. Last year's shortstop, Didi Gregorius, is also a candidate to return. Simmons is the better defender of […]

Brewers Still Listening On Josh Hader

The Milwaukee Brewers continue to listen to trade inquiries on relief pitcher Josh Hader, according to league sources. However, the asking price is "overwhelming" for Hader, who the Brewers believe is the best left-handed reliever in baseball. The two-time All-Star wasn't quite as dominant in 2020 during the COVID-19 shortened season due to a spike […]

Brewers Showing Interest In Eddie Rosario

The Milwaukee Brewers have shown interest in free-agent outfielder Eddie Rosario, according to sources. However, it's unclear how Rosario would fit with Milwaukee defensively with a deep outfield and no clarity on a universal designated hitter again in 2021. Ryan Braun is a free agent, but the Brewers still have Christian Yelich, Lorenzo Cain and […]

Orioles Sign Freddy Galvis On Tuesday

The Baltimore Orioles signed free-agent infielder Freddy Galvis to a one-year deal on Tuesday. MLB Network's Jon Heyman reports that Galvis will receive $1.5 million and $250,000 if he's traded. The 31-year-old made 31 starts at shortstop and 11 at second base in 47 games for the Reds in 2020, hitting just .220/.308/.404 (31-for-141) with […]

Marcus Semien Agrees With Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a one-year, $18 million deal on Tuesday with free-agent shortstop Marcus Semien, according to a source familiar with the deal. Semien has played shortstop exclusively for the A's since 2015, but the initial expectation is that he will slide over to second base in Toronto, a position he last […]

Teams Asking About Matthew Stafford

Teams are already reaching out to the Detroit Lions to initiate trade talks to figure out what it will cost to acquire quarterback Matthew Stafford, according to sources. With a new general manager in place and a new coaching staff for 2021 and beyond, it was reported last weekend that the Lions have mutually agreed […]

Brewers Showing Interest In Justin Turner

The Milwaukee Brewers are one of two mystery teams showing interest in free-agent third baseman Justin Turner. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays have been his two primary suitors. Turner is only considering contending teams but has narrowed his list down to four clubs. Milwaukee doesn't have a clear solution at the hot […]

Rams Non-Committal On Jared Goff

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead was non-committal on quarterback Jared Goff's future when asked if Goff might not be on the team next season. "Not going to get into specifics on those. That's the beautiful mystery of the future. Jared Goff is a Ram at this moment. It's way too early to speculate," […]

Ehire Adrianza Signs With Braves

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent infielder/outfielder Ehire Adrianza to a minor league deal on Tuesday. It's unclear if Adrianza received an invitation to spring training. The 31-year-old spent the last four seasons with the Twins, hitting .253/.317/.377 with 13 home runs, 88 RBI and 14 stolen bases in 311 games. He hit just .191 with […]

Nick Mullens Has Successful Elbow Surgery

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (elbow) underwent successful elbow surgery in late December, according to a source. The damage wasn't as extensive as initially feared and did not require Tommy John surgery. Mullens is expected to be 100 percent recovered for the start of training camp. It's great news for the 25-year-old, as Tommy […]

Phillies Re-Sign J.T. Realmuto For Five Years

The Philadelphia Phillies and catcher J.T. Realmuto agreed to a five-year, $115.5 million deal on Tuesday, according to a source. The contract has the highest average annual value for a catcher in major league history at $23.1 million. Realmuto was an All-Star in 2018 and 2019 and won a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger award […]

DeVonta Smith Declines Measurements At Senior Bowl

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith, the 2020 Heisman Trophy winner and one of the top prospects in the 2021 NFL draft, declined to be weighed or measured for height at the Senior Bowl weigh-in on Tuesday. However, he plans to do so at Alabama's pro-day workout this spring. He was listed at 6-foot-1, 175 pounds […]

Packers Say They Won't Let Aaron Rodgers Leave

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was uncertain about his future with the team after the NFC Championship loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday, but chief executive officer Mark Murphy said the team won't let him go. "There's no way in heck Aaron is not gonna be on the Packers," Murphy said. "He's going to […]

Phillies Trying To Close Deal With J.T. Realmuto

The Philadelphia Phillies may be getting close to re-signing catcher J.T. Realmuto and are trying to close the deal. Their offer is believed to be around $110 million. The Phillies and Braves have mutual interest in the All-Star backstop, but Atlanta is thought to prefer a shorter deal. The Phillies have been strongly linked to […]

Mets In The Mix For Trevor Bauer

The New York Mets are believed to be interested and in the mix for free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer, the reigning National League Cy Young winner. A report emerged on Tuesday saying that the Mets were willing to top Gerrit Cole's $36 million average annual value on a shorter-term deal for Bauer, but multiple reports […]

Masahiro Tanaka Close To Returning To Japan

Free-agent starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is reportedly advancing negotiations to return to Japan and play for his original team, the Rakuten Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball. Tanaka could receive a formal offer from the Eagles this week. The Yankees additions of Corey Kluber and Jameson Taillon in the last 10 days has made it unlikely […]

Cleveland Re-Signs Cesar Hernandez

Cleveland agreed to an undisclosed deal to re-sign second baseman Cesar Hernandez on Tuesday, according to a source. Hernandez signed a one-year deal with the Tribe last year and hit .283 with three home runs and an American League-leading 20 doubles while also winning the Gold Glove Award at second base. The deal includes a […]

Antonio Brown, Antoine Winfield Jr. Expected To Be Ready

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (knee) and rookie safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) are expected to be ready to play in the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 7, according to sources. Both players missed the NFC Championship win over the Packers. Brown was injured in the Divisional Round against […]

Le'Veon Bell, Sammy Watkins Expected To Play In Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell (knee) and wide receiver Sammy Watkins (calf) are expected to be ready to play in the Super Bowl against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Feb. 7, according to sources. Both players were inactive for the AFC Championship win over Buffalo. Watkins played in just 10 games during the […]

Justin Turner Has Four Teams On His List

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain optimistic that they can re-sign third baseman Justin Turner. The veteran infielder will only play for a contender and has four possible options, including the Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. Los Angeles prefers to do a two-year deal, but Turner is hoping for more years in what will likely be […]

Blue Jays, Mets Have Best Shot At Landing Kris Bryant

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant has been rumored to be on the trade block all season, and the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets are the two teams that have the best chance at landing him, according to a club official not involved in Bryant trade talks. The Blue Jays and Mets have […]

Union Rejects MLB's Universal-DH Proposal, Expanded Playoffs

The Major League Baseball Players Association has turned down the latest MLB proposal for the universal designated hitter and an expanded playoff format, according to sources. The union doesn't want to talk about a trade of the universal DH in return for expanded playoffs. The universal DH and expanded playoff format were implemented during the […]