Mets Interested In Jake Arrieta, James Paxton

The New York Mets have had discussions with free-agent starting pitcher Jake Arrieta, but there's no indication that a deal is close. The Mets have also shown some interest in free-agent starter James Paxton. New York is still trying to add another arm after narrowly missing out on Trevor Bauer. Arrieta is a former Cy […]

Red Sox Likely To Re-Sign Jackie Bradley Jr.?

The Boston Red Sox are likely to re-sign outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. now that they've traded Andrew Benintendi, according to two rival executives. "It makes too much sense not to happen now," one executive said. Bradley has displayed excellent defense in center field the last eight seasons for the Red Sox, with his performances at […]

Red Sox Close To Signing Hirokazu Sawamura

The Boston Red Sox are close to signing Japanese right-handed reliever Hirokazu Sawamura, according to a source. Sankei Sports is reporting that the deal will be worth $2.4 million over two years. If it becomes official, he will join Matt Barnes, Adam Ottavino and Darwinzon Hernandez in the back of Boston's bullpen. The 32-year-old has […]

Retirement Not On Nelson Cruz's Mind

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz said that retirement is not on his mind after he re-signed a one-year deal to play in his 17th major league season. "My body feels great. My mind is still good, too. So there's no reason. I still love the game. I don't know what else to do. I […]

Broncos Defense Releases A.J. Bouye

The Denver Broncos released cornerback A.J. Bouye on Thursday. Bouye missed the last four games of the 2020 season due to a six-game suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. The 29-year-old will be suspended for the first two games of the 2021 season as well. The release frees up $11.7 million against […]

Ben Gamel Joining Cleveland

The Cleveland Indians signed free-agent outfielder Ben Gamel to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training on Thursday. Gamel had a slash line of .237/.315/.404 with three home runs and 10 RBI in 40 games for the Brewers in the shortened 2020 season. The 28-year-old has bounced around with the Mariners, Yankees […]

D'Andre Swift Could Be Workhorse Back In Detroit

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift, who led the team with 10 touchdowns as a rookie and finished second with 521 rushing yards despite missing three games with migraine headaches, could see his role increase under new offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn and assistant head coach/running backs coach Duce Staley in 2021. Both Lynn and Staley […]

David Phelps Signs With Toronto

The Toronto Blue Jays signed free-agent right-hander David Phelps to a one-year, $1.75 million deal on Thursday, according to sources. Phelps can earn another $750,000 in performance bonuses. The 34-year-old reliever became a free agent when he had his $4.5 million 2021 option declined by the Philadelphia Phillies after he went 2-4 with an ugly […]

Vikings Renegotiate Riley Reiff's Contract

The Minnesota Vikings renegotiated left tackle Riley Reiff's contract and gave him a $1 million signing bonus to make up for the $1 million playing-time incentive that he narrowly missed out on in 2020 after he sat out the regular season finale while on the COVID-19 list, according to a source. It's a nice gesture […]

Kyle Allen Should Be Recovered By April

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (ankle) continues to make progress in his rehab from a dislocated ankle and is expected to be fully recovered by April. Allen was able to complete 69 percent of his passes with four touchdowns and a 99.3 rating in his four starts last season before his season-ending injury. Washington […]

Jake Marisnick Agrees With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs agreed to a deal with free-agent outfielder Jake Marisnick on Thursday, according to a source. MLB Network's Jon Heyman is reporting that the deal is for $1 million, plus $500,000 in incentives for the 2021 season. The deal also includes a $4 million mutual option for 2022 that comes with a $500,000 […]

Dodgers Avoid Arbitration With Walker Buehler

The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided salary arbitration with starting pitcher Walker Buehler by signing him to a two-year, $8 million deal, according to a source. The deal includes a $2 million signing bonus, a $2.75 million salary in 2021 and a $3.25 million salary in 2022. The right-hander will also have escalators built into the […]

Brandon Kintzler Signs With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler to a minor league deal on Wednesday, according to a source. It's a one-year deal for $3 million if Kintzler makes the team out of spring training, plus incentives. Kintzler turned down a major league offer to return to the Miami Marlins, but he can make […]

Orlando Brown Wants To Be Traded

Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Orlando Brown wants to be traded, according to sources. Brown has made known his desire to only play left tackle. He filled in and shined at the position when he replaced Ronnie Stanley last season and only wants to play for a team that will play him at his preferred spot. […]

Washington Agrees To Extension With Taylor Heinicke

The Washington Football Team agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension worth $8.75 million for quarterback Taylor Heinicke on Wednesday, according to sources. There are also incentives in the deal based on how many games Heinicke starts. The move gives them some security at the position, but it doesn't mean that Washington won't be […]

Ryan Braun Not Currently Interested In Playing

Free-agent outfielder Ryan Braun isn't ready to retire, but he also said that he's "not currently interested in playing." The 37-year-old became a free agent when the Milwaukee Brewers declined their half of his mutual option for 2021 and gave him a $4 million buyout instead. With no designated hitter currently projected in the National […]

Marcus Mariota Receiving Trade Interest

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota is receiving legitimate trade interest from teams around the league, as is quarterback Derek Carr. The Raiders don't seem to have a ton of interest in trading Carr, but Mariota impressed some teams with a great relief appearance for the Raiders late in the season against the Chargers in […]

Steve Cishek Joining Astros

The Houston Astros signed free-agent relief pitcher Steve Cishek to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Tuesday. The veteran right-hander has a 2.78 ERA in 594 career relief appearances with a .214 average against and 132 saves in 10-plus major league seasons. He's held right-handed hitters to a .204 average […]

Jordan Zimmermann Joins Brewers On Minors Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers signed former All-Star right-hander Jordan Zimmermann to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Tuesday. Zimmermann will turn 35 years old on May 23 and pitched in just three games (7.94 ERA) for the Detroit Tigers in 2020 due to a forearm injury. He went 1-13 with a […]

Alex Tanney Hangs Up His Cleats

New York Giants quarterback Alex Tanney, who threw just 15 passes in two games over his nine-year NFL career, is retiring from the NFL on Tuesday. The 33-year-old re-signed on Jan. 4 and had spent most of the last three seasons as a backup to Eli Manning and Daniel Jones. He entered the league as […]

Giants Adding Jake McGee To Bullpen

The San Francisco Giants agreed to a two-year deal worth $7 million with free-agent relief pitcher Jake McGee on Tuesday, according to sources. McGee was solid in his lone season with the Dodgers in 2020, posting a 2.66 ERA and 0.83 WHIP with 33 strikeouts and only three walks in 20 1/3 innings over 24 […]

Russell Wilson Frustrated With Offensive Line

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson said he's frustrated with the team's offensive line and being hit too much. "I've definitely been hit. I've been sacked almost 400 times. So we've got to get better. I've got to find ways to get better too. I'm frustrated with getting hit too much," Wilson said. He was sacked […]

Adam Duvall Agrees With Marlins

The Miami Marlins agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent outfielder Adam Duvall on Tuesday. The deal is believed to be worth $4.5 million. A career .233/.293/.468 hitter with a 96 wRC+ in the big leagues, Duvall hit .248/.307/.545 with 117 wRC+ the last two seasons with the Braves, including a .237/.301/.532 slash line, 16 […]

Vikings Signing Greg Joseph

The Minnesota Vikings are signing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Greg Joseph to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Joseph was on Tampa's practice squad for most of the 2020 season, including the Super Bowl, with the Bucs often blocking other teams from signing him. The 26-year-old kicked in two games for […]

Mets Interested In Justin Turner

The New York Mets are interested in free-agent third baseman Justin Turner, but the two sides aren't matching up on years/dollars, according to sources. The Mets also aren't sure what third baseman J.D. Davis would bring in a trade. The Milwaukee Brewers and of course the Los Angeles Dodgers are also interested in signing Turner. […]

Yordan Alvarez Could Be X-Factor For Astros

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (knees), who won American League Rookie of the Year in 2019 when he had 27 home runs and 78 RBI in 87 games, could be the X-factor for an Astros lineup that lost George Springer, if he's healthy. Alvarez missed the first three weeks after a positive COVID-19 test […]

Red Sox Making Progress With Hirokazu Sawamura

The Boston Red Sox have made progress on a deal with Japanese relief pitcher Hirokazu Sawamura, according to a source. If a deal is finalized, it will likely be a major league deal for Sawamura. The 32-year-old right-hander had a 2.77 ERA over nine seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball and spent the 2020 season with […]

Three Teams In The Mix For Jackie Bradley Jr.?

The Houston Astros, San Francisco Giants and Boston Red Sox are three teams that are speculative landing spots for free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., based on need. Boston could re-sign the Gold Glove outfielder if his price falls, similar to what happened with Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves. There have been differing reports on […]

MLB To Deaden Baseballs Amid Home Run Surge

Major League Baseball has slightly deadened its baseballs amid a years-long surge in home runs totals, according to a source. The league thinks that its changes will be subtle, however, and an independent lab found that the new balls will fly one to two feet shorter on balls hit over 375 feet. Five more clubs […]

Russell Wilson Wants To Be Involved In Personnel Decisions

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson said he wants to have a more prominent voice in the team's day-to-day operations in regards to personnel decisions. "I want to be involved," Wilson said. "At the end of the day, it's your legacy, your team's legacy. It helps to be involved more. That dialogue should happen more often." […]