Texans Have Zero Interest In Trading Deshaun Watson

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio said that the team has "zero" interest in trading quarterback Deshaun Watson, despite the fact that the quarterback formally requested a trade on Thursday. "Organizationally, I just want to reiterate our commitment to Deshaun Watson," Caserio said on Friday. Caserio and new head coach David Culley are saying that […]

Daniel Murphy Retiring From Baseball

Free-agent first baseman Daniel Murphy announced on Friday that he is retiring from Major League Baseball after 12 seasons. The 35-year-old was a three-time All-Star and a .296 career hitter with the New York Mets, Washington Nationals, Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies. He was the MVP of the National League Championship Series in 2015 when […]

Mike Foltynewicz Throws For Teams Friday

Free-agent starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz threw for interested teams in Atlanta on Friday and looked to be in fine shape while hitting 90-92 mph on the radar gun. Foltynewicz was an All-Star in 2018 with the Braves when he went 13-10 with a 2.85 ERA and 1.08 ERA while striking out 202 batters and walking […]

Ravens, Nick Boyle Agree On Two-Year Extension

The Baltimore Ravens and tight end Nick Boyle agreed to a two-year, $13 million extension on Friday that will keep him around through the 2023 season. The deal includes $10.5 million fully guaranteed upon signing. Boyle suffered a season-ending knee injury in the Week 10 loss to the Patriots. He finished the 202 campaign with […]

Titans Defense To Be Run By Shane Bowen

The Tennessee Titans announced on Friday that they will promote outside linebackers coach Shane Bowen to defensive coordinator. The Titans also announced that they promoted Luke Steckel to tight ends coach, Ryan Crow to outside linebackers coach and Matt Edwards to assistant special teams coach. The Titans also hired Kenechi Udeze as assistant defensive line […]

Maxx Crosby Played Through Multiple Injuries

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (hand, shoulder) led the team in sacks in each of his first two seasons with 17 in 2019 and 2020 combined. But he said that he played this last season (all 16 games) with a labrum tear in his shoulder and a metal plate in his hand. Crosby […]

Mac Jones Meets With Patriots, Saints, Texans

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones met with the New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints and Houston Texans during his rounds of Senior Bowl interviews this week. The 6-foot-3, 217-pound quarterback has been the most impressive of the six QBs at the Senior Bowl, according to an area scout for an AFC team. Jones is projected to […]

Lovie Smith To Become Texans Defensive Coordinator

The Houston Texans are hiring Lovie Smith as their new defensive coordinator on Friday. Smith spent the last five years at the University of Illinois, but he was fired after finishing with a record of 17-39. He was the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when he was last in the NFL, going 8-24 […]

Matt Moore Signs With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent starting pitcher Matt Moore to a major league deal on Friday, according to sources. MLB Network's Jon Heyman reports the deal is for one year and $3 million. The left-hander should compete for a spot in the team's starting rotation in 2021 after he went 6-3 with a 2.65 ERA […]

Cardinals Discussing Blockbuster For Nolan Arenado

The St. Louis Cardinals are talking to the Colorado Rockies about a possible Nolan Arenado trade, but there's no word on if anything is close yet. The Atlanta Braves have also checked in on Arenado, but they are probably a long shot. Colorado wants a big haul back but don't want to eat much of […]

Willie Gay Jr. Won't Play In Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs rookie linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (knee) will not play in Super Bowl LV after undergoing surgery to fix a torn meniscus in his knee, according to a source informed of the situation. Gay will be on a four-month recovery timetable but should be ready in time for the start of the 2021 […]

Titans To Promote Todd Downing To Offensive Coordinator

The Tennessee Titans are expected to promote tight ends coach Todd Downing to offensive coordinator, according to a source. The last time the Titans made an internal promotion of a tight ends coach, it was former offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, who is now the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. Downing was also the offensive […]

Cardinals Bring Back Adam Wainwright

The St. Louis Cardinals are re-signing starting pitcher Adam Wainwright to a one-year deal on Thursday believed to be worth $8 million. The 39-year-old was the team's most reliable pitcher in the shortened 2020 season, throwing two shutouts and posting a 3.15 ERA in his 15th season with St. Louis. The three-time All-Star made his […]

Alex Avila Agrees With Nationals

The Washington Nationals agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent catcher Alex Avila on Thursday. The left-handed hitter will serve as the backup in D.C. and pair with veteran Yan Gomes. Avila, who will turn 34 years old on Friday, is entering his 13th big-league season. He hit just .184 in 49 at-bats over […]

Kohl Stewart Signs With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent right-hander Kohl Stewart to a one-year, $700,000 deal on Thursday. Stewart will offer depth for Chicago's starting rotation but can also serve a multi-inning relief role if needed. He has pitched in parts of only two major league seasons and comes with five years of club control. The 26-year-old will […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire A Full Participant Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip), offensive tackle Mike Remmers (groin) and guard Andrew Wylie (ankle) were all full participants in practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Edwards-Helaire returned in the AFC Championship win over the Bills last weekend and should be good to go for the Super Bowl […]

Mets' Offer To Trevor Bauer For 3-4 Years

The New York Mets offer to free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer is thought to be for three to four years with opt-outs and less than the record $36 million annual average value. The Los Angeles Dodgers have similar interest in the right-hander but are unlikely to go for a long deal. Some teams think that […]

Panthers To Be Aggressive In Pursuit Of Deshaun Watson

The Carolina Panthers will be aggressive in their pursuit of Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, who officially requested a trade on Thursday. "Don't sleep on the Carolina Panthers," NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said. "They are a team that I'm told is going to be aggressive in potentially acquiring Deshaun Watson." Adding the 25-year-old signal-caller to […]

Ben Roethlisberger Wants To Return In 2021

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II said that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has told the team that he wants to return in 2021. However, the Steelers cannot afford Roethlisberger's $41.2 million salary cap hit. But if the two sides can agree to a contract alteration for the 2021 season, Roethlisberger is expected to return, and he […]

Dinelson Lamet Having Good Offseason

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller said that starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (biceps), who was shut down prior to the playoffs last year, is having a great offseason health-wise. The Padres acquisitions of starters Blake Snell, Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove this offseason were more geared for the jump from a 60-game regular season […]

Trevor Rosenthal's Stock On The Rise

Free-agent relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal was a top-tier reliever in 2020 with the Royals and Padres and is one of the top available relief arms on the open market. Rosenthal was one of MLB's best relievers from 2012-17 with the Cardinals, but Tommy John surgery caused him to miss all of 2018 and he was […]

Reds Considering Amed Rosario

The Cincinnati Reds have been discussing whether a trade with Cleveland for shortstop Amed Rosario might make sense. Rosario was traded to Cleveland by the New York Mets in the blockbuster trade that involved shortstop Francisco Lindor. The 25-year-old was one of the main pieces in the Lindor trade, but the Indians have flexibility because […]

Mets Could Be More Likely To Land Trevor Bauer

The New York Mets trade of starting pitcher Steven Matz to the Toronto Blue Jays doesn't necessarily mean that free-agent right-hander Trevor Bauer will be signing with New York, but it does open the door wider. The Mets now have an extra $5.2 million of payroll space and a vacancy in the starting rotation. One […]

Trey Mancini To Primarily Play First Base

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that the team's plan is to have outfielder Trey Mancini primarily play first base going forward due to outfielder Anthony Santander's emergence in right field and the interesting mix of young outfielders the team has both on the 40-man roster and in the minor leagues. Even though Mancini […]

Adam Frazier Being Discussed On Trade Market

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier is being discussed on the trade market and could be the next player that the Pirates move as they continue to rebuild. The Pirates have already traded starting pitcher Jameson Taillon to the Yankees, right-hander Joe Musgrove to the Padres and first baseman Josh Bell to the Nationals this […]

Angels Not In On Trevor Bauer

The Los Angeles Angels have been searching for an ace for their starting rotation for years, with virtually no success. They continue to search for a front-line starter, but free-agent right-hander Trevor Bauer, who won the National League Cy Young in 2020, is unlikely to land with the Halos. The 29-year-old had a 1.73 ERA […]

Deshaun Watson Officially Requests Trade

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson officially requested a trade from the team, according to league sources. Watson actually requested a trade weeks ago. The Texans hired a new head coach in David Culley on Thursday, but it will not change Watson's mind. The star signal-caller signed a four-year, $156 million extension with the team in […]

Texans To Hire David Culley As Head Coach

The Houston Texans are working toward a deal for Baltimore Ravens assistant head coach David Culley to become their next head coach. The Texans offered Culley the job on Wednesday night, and he will accept it. The Ravens will receive two third-round compensatory draft picks for the hiring of a minority coach. Although Culley is […]

Joc Pederson In The Mix For Giants

The San Francisco Giants are still looking for a left-handed bat after signing infielder Tommy La Stella to a three-year deal on Tuesday night. Among those in the mix for San Francisco include free-agent outfielders Joc Pederson, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Eddie Rosario. Pederson will be much more attractive to National League teams if the […]

Colts Would Like To See T.Y. Hilton Return

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said that he would love to have impending free-agent wide receiver T.Y. Hilton return in 2021. The 31-year-old had 56 catches, 762 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 15 games for the Colts in 2020. The four-time Pro Bowler had a stretch from 2013-16 where he had four straight seasons […]