Phillies Interested In Andrelton Simmons

The Philadelphia Phillies are interested in free-agent shortstop Andrelton Simmons. The Cincinnati Red and Toronto Blue Jays are among other teams involved. Simmons is one of the best defensive shortstops around, but he played in just 133 of a possible 222 games for the Angels in the last two years and hit just .271/.318/.362 (82 […]

Blue Jays Discussing Blockbuster For Kris Bryant, Kyle Hendricks?

There is some truth to a rumor floating that the Toronto Blue Jays are discussing a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Cubs that would include third baseman Kris Bryant and starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks. But it also could just be the Blue Jays checking in with the Cubs, a team that is known to be […]

Yankees Talking With Brett Gardner

The New York Yankees last spoke with free-agent outfielder Brett Gardner a little more than a week ago, according to a source. Gardner intends to play in 2021, and the Yankees are clearly his top choice. The veteran outfielder was the club's longest-tenured player in 2020, appearing in his 13th season with the Yankees. The […]

Red Sox Acquire Adam Ottavino From Yankees

The Boston Red Sox acquired right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino and right-hander Frank German from the New York Yankees on Monday, according to a source. The Red Sox will pick up all of the $11 million owed to Ottavino. The 10-year veteran has a 3.53 career ERA but posted a 5.89 mark in 18 1/3 innings […]

Braves Bring Back Pablo Sandoval

The Atlanta Braves agreed to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training with corner infielder Pablo Sandoval on Sunday. Sandoval will receive $1 million if he's put on the team's big-league roster, according to a source. The 34-year-old switch-hitter hit just .214 with a .549 OPS in 94 plate appearances with the […]

Brad Hand Agrees With Nationals

The Washington Nationals agreed with free-agent closer Brad Hand on a one-year, $10.5 million deal on Sunday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 30-year-old figures to become the team's ninth-inning arm in his 11th big-league season in 2021, joining the back end of a Washington bullpen that includes Will Harris, Daniel Hudson and […]

Colts Agree With Marcus Brady As Offensive Coordinator

The Indianapolis Colts agreed to terms with quarterbacks coach Marcus Brady on Monday as their new offensive coordinator, according to sources. Brady will take over for Nick Sirianni, who was hired as the Eagles head coach. The former Montreal Alouettes offensive coordinator is a rising young coach in the NFL. Brady spent the last three […]

Eagles Name Shane Steichen As Offensive Coordinator

The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Shane Steichen on Monday as their new offensive coordinator, according to a source. Steichen was key in the development of rookie quarterback Justin Herbert in 2020. New head coach Nick Sirianni and Steichen worked together with the Chargers for four years until […]

Joe Lombardi To Become Chargers Offensive Coordinator

New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach Joe Lombardi is expected to become the new offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers, according to sources. New head coach Brandon Staley played under Lombardi for one year at Mercyhurst University in 2005 when Lombardi was the offensive coordinator. Lombardi is the grandson of Hall of Fame coach Vince […]

Chargers Hiring Renaldo Hill As Defensive Coordinator

The Los Angeles Chargers are hiring Denver Broncos defensive backs coach Renaldo Hill as their new defensive coordinator on Monday, according to sources. Hill worked with head coach Brandon Staley in Denver in 2019 and played in the league for a decade. Staley said last week that he will be making the defensive play calls […]

Aaron Rodgers Uncertain About Future

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was uncertain about his future after the team's 31-26 loss to the Buccaneers in the NFC Championship on Sunday. The 37-year-old is expected to win the MVP this year and is under contract through the 2023 season via the $134 million extension he signed in 2018. But the Packers […]

Eric Fisher Tears Achilles In AFC Championship

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that left tackle Eric Fisher (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles in the AFC Championship win over the Bills on Sunday, according to a source. Fisher faces a long road to recovery, while the Chiefs will head to their second straight Super Bowl without their standout offensive lineman. […]

Kevin King Active For Packers Defense

Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King (back) will be active for the NFC Championship game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday despite being listed as questionable to play. King popped up on the injury report on Friday, which is usually never a good sign, but he will be active. The 25-year-old missed the team's […]

Antoine Winfield Jr. Out For Buccaneers Defense

There was early optimism that Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) would play in the NFC Championship against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, but he has been ruled out, according to sources. Winfield suffered an ankle injury in practice late in the week and wasn't able to overcome it. A key […]

Pirates Acquire Miguel Yajure, Three Other Prospects

The Pittsburgh Pirates dealt right-hander Jameson Taillon to the New York Yankees on Sunday in exchange for pitchers Miguel Yajure and Roansy Contreras, infielder Maikol Escotto and outfielder Canaan Smith, according to sources. Yajure was the Yankees No. 15 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, while Contreras was No. 19 and Smith was No. 21. Yajure, […]

Ryan Zimmerman Could Play Beyond 2021

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman signed a one-year, $1 million deal for the 2021 season and said that he might stick around longer than just one season. The 36-year-old two-time All-Star is the team's longest-tenured player but opted out of the 2020 campaign due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Zimmerman's playing time will likely diminish […]

New Head Coach Won't Alter Deshaun Watson's Thinking

The Houston Texans head-coaching hire is not expected to change quarterback Deshaun Watson's thinking and he is still expected to want out of Houston, according to sources. The rift started last year when Houston dealt All-Pro wideout DeAndre Hopkins to the Cardinals for running back David Johnson, and the gap widened early this offseason when […]

Eagles Hire Jonathan Gannon As Defensive Coordinator

The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to terms with Indianapolis Colts defensive backs coach Jonathan Gannon to be their next defensive coordinator, according to sources. Gannon worked with new Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni in Indianapolis. Gannon was with the Colts as their defensive backs coach since 2018, so he worked with Sirianni for the last […]

Antoine Winfield Jr. Trending Toward Playing

Tampa Bay Buccaneers stud rookie safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in practice late in the week and is questionable to play on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game, but right now he's leaning toward being active. Winfield is a true game-time decision and will be tested […]

Buccaneers Want Antonio Brown Back In 2021

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers would like to bring wide receiver Antonio Brown back for the 2021 season after taking a chance on him with a one-year contract this season, according to a source. Brown won't play in the NFC Championship against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, but the 32-year-old managed 45 catches for 483 […]

Patrick Mahomes Diagnosed With Turf Toe

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (toe) was diagnosed with turf toe on his left foot, according to sources. It's an injury that affected his preparation for the AFC Championship game against the Buffalo Bills more than his time in the concussion protocol. Mahomes was cleared from his concussion and will play against the Bills, […]

Chiefs Not Optimistic About Sammy Watkins

The Kansas City Chiefs will test wide receiver Sammy Watkins (calf) in pre-game workouts, but the team doesn't sound optimistic that he'll be able to play against the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship game on Sunday. He'll be a true game-time decision and is extremely hard to trust for fantasy managers, even if he's […]

Le'Veon Bell Not Expected To Play

The Kansas City Chiefs will likely be without running back Le'Veon Bell (knee) in the AFC Championship against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, according to a source. Bell wasn't able to practice this week and should not be in any fantasy lineups for championship weekend. The good news for the Chiefs is that they are […]

Lions Hiring Anthony Lynn As Offensive Coordinator

The Detroit Lions will be hiring former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn as their next offensive coordinator, according to sources. Lynn had other options, but he wanted to work with new head coach Dan Campbell and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, who played for the Cowboys when Lynn coached in Dallas. The 52-year-old Lynn […]

Tramon Williams Could Make History Sunday

Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday, and he's now on track to become the first player in NFL history to play for two different teams in the same postseason. Williams started the playoffs with the Ravens before signing with the Packers. More importantly, […]

Kenny Stills To Be Active For AFC Championship

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kenny Stills has been promoted from the practice squad to the active roster for the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The Bills signed Stills to their practice squad after he was cut by the Houston Texans late in November, and he was initially brought on for […]

Bashaud Breeland Will Play For Chiefs Defense

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol and has no game status for Sunday. He will play in the AFC Championship against the Buffalo Bills. It's good news for a Chiefs secondary that will be trying to slow down All-Pro wide receiver Stefon Diggs and breakout quarterback Josh Allen […]

Twins Increase Offer For Nelson Cruz

The Minnesota Twins have upgraded their dollar amount in their one-year offer to try and re-sign designated hitter Nelson Cruz. However, multiple National League teams have shown interest, and it's not a surprise that he's waiting to see if the universal DH will be adopted again in 2021. The 40-year-old slugger hasn't played a single […]

Blue Jays Have Been In Touch With Andrelton Simmons

The Toronto Blue Jays have been in touch with free-agent shortstop Andrelton Simmons. Toronto currently has young star Bo Bichette at shortstop, but they are willing to move Bichette around the infield if they can bring in an established veteran at the 6 like Simmons. The Blue Jays were also trying to trade for Francisco […]

Angels, Mets The Favorites For Trevor Bauer?

The Los Angeles Angels and New York Mets are viewed as the two teams that have the best chance of signing free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer, the National League's Cy Young winner in 2020. The Angels are "very active" on the starting pitcher market and just added left-hander Jose Quintana to the rotation picture. The […]