Colson Montgomery Optioned To Triple-A

The Chicago White Sox announced on Tuesday that they optioned shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery (back) to Triple-A Charlotte. Montgomery, who is ranked as the No. 39 overall prospect this year per MLB Pipeline, had a real shot to open the 2025 regular season as Chicago's starting shortstop, but a back injury has limited him to […]

Tyler Mahle Scratched On Tuesday With "Forearm Soreness"

Texas Rangers right-hander Tyler Mahle (forearm) was scratched from his scheduled Cactus League start on Tuesday versus the division-rival Los Angeles Angels with what was described as "forearm soreness." The Rangers are taking an abundance of caution, but as the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant points out, there is always caution and concern when it […]

Max Scherzer Being Scratched From Next Outing Due To Sore Thumb

The Toronto Blue Jays are bumping right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) from his scheduled Grapefruit League start on Thursday against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles due to a sore right thumb that he developed after his last spring outing last Saturday against the Detroit Tigers. Manager John Schneider said the team is "just being extra careful with […]

Jacoby Brissett Plans To Sign With Cardinals

Free-agent quarterback Jacoby Brissett plans to sign with the Arizona Cardinals, a source tells ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Brissett, who spent last year with the New England Patriots, will become the new backup to starter Kyler Murray in Arizona. Eleven of Brissett's 53 career starts have come with new Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as his […]

Justin Reid Agrees With Saints On Three-Year Deal

Former Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid reached an agreement on Tuesday with the New Orleans Saints on a three-year, $31.5 million deal that includes $22.25 million fully guaranteed, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Prairieville, Louisiana, native will be returning home after spending the last three years with the Chiefs. He played his […]

Cowboys Agree To One-Year Deal With Payton Turner

The Dallas Cowboys agreed to a one-year deal worth $3 million with free-agent defensive end Payton Turner on Tuesday, sources tell ESPN Dallas' Todd Archer. Turner will receive $2 million guaranteed. Payton, the former 28th overall pick in the first round in 2021 by the New Orleans Saints out of Houston, played in a combined […]

Falcons Signing Leonard Floyd To $10 Million Deal

The Atlanta Falcons are signing former San Francisco 49ers pass-rusher Leonard Floyd on Tuesday to a one-year deal worth $10 million, sources tell NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. After being released by the 49ers on Tuesday, Floyd will come home, as he went to the University of Georgia and is a Chauncey, Georgia, native. The 32-year-old […]

Anthony Nelson Re-Signs With Buccaneers For Two Years

Pass-rusher Anthony Nelson re-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday for two years and $10 million, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Nelson's new deal can max out at $12 million through incentives. Nelson was originally drafted by the Buccaneers in the fourth round (107th overall) in 2019 out of Iowa, and he's spent […]

Saints Bring Back Dante Pettis On One-Year Deal

The New Orleans Saints agreed to terms on an undisclosed one-year deal to re-sign wide receiver Dante Pettis on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Pettis began the 2024 season with the Chicago Bears before being released in September with an injury settlement. He eventually latched onto the Saints' practice squad before becoming a part […]

Commanders Agree To Terms With Will Harris On Two-Year Deal

The Washington Commanders agreed to terms with free-agent safety Will Harris on a two-year, $8 million deal on Tuesday, a source told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The deal has a maximum value of $10 million. The former third-round pick (81st overall) by the Detroit Lions in 2019 out of Boston College will head to the […]

Commanders Re-Sign Jeremy McNichols To One-Year Deal

The Washington Commanders are re-signing running back Jeremy McNichols to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday, a source tells ESPN's John Keim. Although McNichols wasn't on the fantasy radar at all last year in his first year in D.C., he was a valuable member of the team's RB room as a backup for his blitz […]

Saints Re-Sign Juwan Johnson To Three-Year Deal

The New Orleans Saints re-signed tight end Juwan Johnson to a three-year deal worth over $30 million, sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Johnson was one of the top tight ends available on the open market this offseason and will return to the Saints after a career-best 50-548-3 line in 17 games (five starts) in […]

Cam Smith To Play Right Field In Spring Game Soon

Houston Astros third base prospect Cam Smith will play right field in a Grapefruit League game soon, according to manager Joe Espada. Before that, Smith is scheduled to played five innings in right field in a game on the back fields in camp on Tuesday. It remains to be seen if the Astros are serious […]

Christian Walker Not Swinging Yet

Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (oblique) has yet to resume swinging a bat at camp but will take infield on Tuesday. Walker suffered a minor left-oblique injury and is being eased back into baseball activities. The 33-year-old veteran is running out of time to get back up to speed with Opening Day two weeks […]

Padres Unlikely To Trade Dylan Cease

MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports that the San Diego Padres are unlikely to trade right-hander Dylan Cease before the start of the 2025 season, despite the fact that he's scheduled to be a free agent after this year. "I just do not think we are going to see a Dylan Cease trade that rescues the […]

Matt Shaw Will Travel To Japan

Chicago Cubs third base prospect Matt Shaw (oblique) will travel with the team to Tokyo, Japan, for the season-opening two-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 and 19, according to manager Craig Counsell. Shaw suffered a mild oblique injury early in camp but has returned to Cactus League action and should start […]

Adolis Garcia On Track To Serve As DH On Thursday

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that outfielder Adolis Garcia (oblique) will get at-bats on the back fields at camp on Tuesday, and if all goes well, he will serve as the designated hitter in a Cactus League game by Thursday against the San Francisco Giants. The 32-year-old veteran is recovering from a Grade 1 […]

Gunnar Henderson Hits In Cages

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) hit in the batting cages on Tuesday in camp as he starts his progression from a mild right-intercostal strain. He is scheduled to take ground balls on Wednesday. The Orioles aren't ruling out Henderson for the start of the 2025 regular season, but he's running out of time to […]

Roman Anthony Likely To Start At Triple-A

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu's (illness) absence this spring could open up a spot in the outfield on the Opening Day roster, but The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey writes that it remains likely that top prospect Roman Anthony will begin the year at Triple-A Worcester. Anthony missed about a week of Grapefruit League games and […]

Masataka Yoshida Likely To Start On Injured List?

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) continues to build up his throwing progression after having offseason right-shoulder surgery, but he's only throwing at 60 feet. Yoshida has appeared in Grapefruit League games at DH, but The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey thinks the likely scenario at this point is that Yoshida will start the season […]

Lucas Giolito Exits With Hamstring Tightness In Spring Debut

Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito (elbow, hamstring) left his Grapefruit League debut on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies with left-hamstring tightness. It was Giolito's first game since tearing his right UCL last March and then requiring a season-ending internal-brace procedure. However, the Boston Herald's Mac Cerullo is reporting that Giolito thinks it's "very minor" […]

Alex Bregman Likely To Begin The Year At Third Base

The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey writes that it seems increasingly likely that Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman will begin the season the team's third baseman, and Rafael Devers (shoulders) will start at designated hitter. However, manager Alex Cora has refused to address the situation. It also makes sense with Masataka Yoshida likely to begin […]

Lucas Giolito To Pitch Fifth Game Of The Year

Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito (elbow) is lined up to pitch the fifth game of the year in Baltimore against the division-rival Orioles on April 2, according to manager Alex Cora. Giolito is also set to make his Grapefruit League debut on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, which will be his first start since […]

Rafael Devers' Spring Debut Pushed Back Again, Still Expected To Be Ready

MLB.com's Ian Browne reports that Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers' (shoulders) Grapefruit League debut has once again been pushed back this week from Wednesday to Saturday. However, the team still expects him to be ready for Opening Day, and he's been taking live batting practice for more than a week. The 28-year-old has […]

Brayan Bello Won't Be Ready For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (shoulder) won't be ready for the start of the 2025 regular season after dealing with right-shoulder inflammation in spring training, according to manager Alex Cora. With Bello out of the mix for the Opening Day starting rotation, Richard Fitts, Quinn Priester and Cooper Criswell are all in the mix […]

Trevor Story Scratched As Precaution With Back Tightness

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (back) was scratched as a precaution from Tuesday's Grapefruit League lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies due to mild upper-back tightness. In his place, shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer will make the start for the BoSox. It's not a serious injury for Story, but with Opening Day just a few weeks […]

Justin Steele Making Spring Start On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele (illness) will make the Cactus League start on Tuesday versus the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers. Flu-like symptoms caused Steele to be scratched from his last scheduled spring start last Thursday, but the 29-year-old southpaw is feeling better now. After Tuesday's Cactus League outing, Steele's next start will come on March 19 […]

Kristian Fulton Agrees With Chiefs

Former Los Angeles Chargers standout cornerback Kristian Fulton agreed to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday on a two-year, $20 million deal with $15 million guaranteed, sources tell NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Fulton has the chance to make as much as $20.5 million through incentives. In his lone season with the Chargers, the […]

Panthers Release Miles Sanders

The Carolina Panthers announced on Tuesday that they have released running back Miles Sanders. This move does not come as a surprise as Sanders' tenure in Carolina was marred by injuries and poor performance. The 27-year-old lost the starting job to Chuba Hubbard in 2023 and averaged only 3.5 yards per carry on 184 rushing […]

AJ Dillon Fully Cleared By Doctors

Green Bay Packers free-agent running back AJ Dillon (neck) has been fully cleared by multiple doctors and is ready to return to the field in 2025, sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Dillon didn't play at all in 2024 due to a stinger, but he's still only 26 years old and has 2,428 career rushing […]