Casey Mize Could Take The Next Step In 2021

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize is ranked No. 11 on MLB Pipeline's top-100 prospect list and is the third-best pitching prospect in all of baseball, but he had an ugly 6.99 ERA in seven starts in his first big-league showing in 2020. Mize gets elite movement on his splitter -- 5.3 inches more vertical […]

Nelson Cruz Returning To Minnesota

The Minnesota Twins agreed to re-sign designated hitter Nelson Cruz to a one-year deal on Tuesday night, according to sources familiar with the deal. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The 40-year-old will return to the middle of a strong Twins lineup in 2021 after he hit .303/.397/.595 with 16 home runs and […]

Blue Jays Agree With Francisco Liriano

The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms with free-agent left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano on an undisclosed deal on Tuesday night, according to a source. Liriano will be a non-roster invitee to spring training. The southpaw was traded to the Astros in 2017 for young outfield prospect Teoscar Hernandez. He sat out the entire 2020 season […]

Royals Not In On Yasiel Puig

The Kansas City Royals are not in on free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig. The three teams rumored to be interested in Puig -- the Miami Marlins, New York Yankees and Royals -- are not interested. It was reported earlier this offseason that Puig was generating interest, but his market must have cooled off. The 30-year-old power/speed […]

Falcons Not Expected To Trade Matt Ryan, Julio Jones

The Atlanta Falcons are not expected to trade quarterback Matt Ryan this offseason, according to sources. "The Falcons have not had any trade conversations about Ryan or their star wide receiver Julio Jones. And every expectation is both players are going to be on the roster in 2021," NFL Network's Tom Pelissero said. New head […]

Red Sox, Phillies Among Those Interested In Marwin Gonzalez

The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies are among at least six teams showing interest in free-agent utility man Marwin Gonzalez, according to sources. The 31-year-old spent the last two seasons with the Minnesota Twins and has made 100-plus appearances at five positions -- first base, second base, third base, shortstop and left field -- […]

Trevor Story Expected To Begin Season With Rockies

Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich said that he expects shortstop Trevor Story to be with the club for the start of the 2021 season. Many expect the Rockies to consider trading Story after they just sent All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals. The 28-year-old will be eligible to become a free agent […]

Angels Suspend Pitching Coach Mickey Callaway

The Los Angeles Angels suspended pitching coach Mickey Callaway on Tuesday after he was accused by five women of inappropriate behavior that included sending shirtless photographs, a request for nude pictures and other advances. The accusations span five years and included Callaway's run as pitching coach for the Cleveland Indians and manager of the New […]

Nolan Arenado Doesn't Plan On Opting Out

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado, who was acquired in a five-player trade with the Rockies this week, said he plans "on sticking around." "That's my goal. I plan on staying here for a long time. I said that once in Colorado, but I truly mean it. I'm not worried about [opting out]," Arenado […]

Tom Brady Has Struggled Against Steve Spagnuolo's Defenses

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has struggled against defenses run by Steve Spagnuolo, who is the defensive coordinator of the Kansas City Chiefs. Brady had his second-worst Super Bowl outing when the 18-0 Patriots were upset by the Giants in Super Bowl XLII when Spagnuolo was New York's defensive coordinator. The future Hall of […]

Antonio Brown Still Not Ready

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that all of the players took part in "a bonus day" on Tuesday where the team walked through 40 to 50 plays, but Arians said that wide receiver Antonio Brown (knee) and safeties Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) and Jordan Whitehead (knee, shoulder) are "still not ready to […]

Hector Rondon Agrees To Deal With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with free-agent relief pitcher Hector Rondon on Tuesday. He'll have a chance to make another $1 million in performance bonuses if he's in the majors. Rondon became a free agent when the Diamondbacks declined his $4 million option for the 2021 season. The 32-year-old right-hander […]

Dolphins Name Co-Offensive Coordinators

The Miami Dolphins are naming running backs coach Eric Studesville and quarterbacks coach George Godsey as co-offensive coordinators, according to sources. The two coaches will combine to do the job and were both strong internal candidates to earn promotions. Studesville was working with quarterbacks and calling plays during the Senior Bowl last week. Godsey also […]

Reds Agree With Sean Doolittle

The Cincinnati Reds agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent relief pitcher Sean Doolittle on Tuesday, according to a source. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. The 34-year-old left-hander only threw 7 2/3 innings over 11 outings for the Nationals in 2020 while missing time with right knee fatigue and a right oblique strain. […]

Jacob Eason Says He's Ready To Start

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacob Eason, the 122nd pick in the fourth round of the 2020 draft, didn't play at all in his rookie season while sitting behind Philip Rivers and Jacoby Brissett. But Rivers has hung up his cleats and Brissett is entering free agency, and Eason thinks he's ready for the starting job if […]

George Kittle Backs Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has plenty of confidence that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is the right man for the job under center in San Francisco. "I still believe in Jimmy G. I think we can win a Super Bowl with him. I think he's a fantastic quarterback," Kittle said. Garoppolo missed 10 games […]

Sammy Watkins Optimistic About Playing In Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (calf) told reporters that he's optimistic that he'll be able to play in the Super Bowl against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday despite being listed as questionable. Watkins hasn't played a game yet this postseason and also sat out the Week 17 regular season finale after suffering […]

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 […]