Josh Phegley Announces Retirement

Josh Phegley announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Wednesday. Family considerations and business opportunities factored into his decision to hang up his spikes. Phegley was drafted in the first round (38th overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2009 and will retire just over a week before his 33rd birthday. He made his […]

Antonio Brown Expected To Be Limited Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (knee) is expected to be limited in practice on Wednesday, according to a source. Brown didn't practice at all last week and was listed as doubtful for Super Bowl LV against the Kansas City Chiefs last Friday, but he's slowly making progress and could still play in the […]

Sammy Watkins, Le'Veon Bell Expected To Practice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (calf) and running back Le'Veon Bell (knee) are both expected to practice on Wednesday. Defensive backs Rashad Fenton (foot) and L'Jarius Sneed (concussion), who were listed as questionable last week, are also expected to be on the practice field. Watkins is optimistic about playing in the Super Bowl […]

Rays In The Marcell Ozuna Derby

The Tampa Bay Rays are interested in free-agent outfielder Marcell Ozuna, although it's likely a long shot that he lands in Tampa. The right-handed slugger nearly won the Triple Crown in the shortened 2020 season, but the lack of a universal designated hitter could be negatively impacting his market this offseason. Ozuna can play left […]

Blue Jays Still Interested In Yadier Molina

The Toronto Blue Jays still have interest in free-agent catcher Yadier Molina and have been in contact with him. The expectation is that Molina will return to St. Louis, where he's an icon and has spent his entire career, but nothing is done yet and a couple other teams are still in play. The Cardinals […]

Saquon Barkley Not Setting Timetable For Return

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) said that his surgically repaired knee is doing well, but he won't set a target date for his return to action. The 2018 Offensive Rookie of the Year tore his right ACL in Week 2 and missed the rest of the 2020 season. Unless he suffers some […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Intends To Return For 17th Season

Miami Dolphins impending free-agent quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick completed a career-high 68.5 percent of his passes for 2,091 yards, 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions in nine appearances in 2020, and the 38-year-old journeyman QB said he wants to play in a 17th season. With the quarterback market so in flux heading into this offseason, there could […]

Chase Anderson Agrees With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies agreed to an undisclosed deal with free-agent starting pitcher Chase Anderson on Wednesday, according to a source. The deal is pending a physical. The 33-year-old right-hander had an unsightly 7.22 ERA and 1.63 WHIP in 10 outings (seven starts) over 33 2/3 innings in his lone season with the Toronto Blue Jays […]

Twins Have Made Contact With Alex Colome

The Minnesota Twins have made preliminary contact with free-agent reliever Alex Colome, who posted a 0.81 ERA and 12 saves for the Chicago White Sox in 2020. Designated hitter Nelson Cruz, who just re-signed with the Twins on Tuesday night, will try to recruit Colome to join the team. Cruz's cousin is close with Colome, […]

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 […]