Nelson Cruz Not Ready To Retire

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is turning 40 years old on Wednesday but doesn't feel that he's approaching retirement after hitting 41 home runs last season. Cruz also had baseball's third-highest average exit velocity in 2019. "Nelson Cruz is in probably better shape than almost any player in the game. He’s diligent. Nelson Cruz […]

Brendan McKay Has Been Throwing Regularly

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Brendan McKay (shoulder), the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was set back by some early camp shoulder soreness, but he has been throwing regularly at Tropicana Field and is ready for spring training 2.0. McKay is part of the team's 60-player pool and could be used to build […]

Blake Snell Looks "Awesome"

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that starting pitcher Blake Snell (elbow) looked "awesome" during a Tuesday bullpen session at Tropicana Field. Snell was limited by a left elbow injury in 2019 and was sidelined early in the spring with elbow soreness that required a cortisone shot. But the left-hander insisted he was fine […]

Daniel Robertson Has Edge For Second Utility Spot

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Daniel Robertson apparently has edged out Michael Brosseau and Nate Lowe for the second utility infielder spot, with his ability to play shortstop a benefit. Brosseau has the ability to play the outfield, and that could factor in with the Rays using newcomer Yoshitomo Tsutsugo at third on occasion. Tampa is […]

Markus Golden Looks Set To Return To Big Apple

New York Giants free-agent linebacker Markus Golden has until July 22 to find a new team after the Giants put a May 5 tender on him, but there is no indication that any other team is interested in signing him for more than one year and $4.125 million. If another team wanted him for more, […]

Giants, Leonard Williams Not Close To Long-Term Extension

SNY's Ralph Vacchiano doesn't think that the New York Giants and defensive tackle Leonard Williams will come to an agreement on a long-term contract extension before the July 15 deadline. Williams wants to be paid like a premier pass-rusher (around $18-20 million a year), and the Giants haven't wanted to pay him that amount. On […]

MLB Can't Identify Players That Test Positive For COVID-19

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and Chicago Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer both said that because of the HIPAA Act, teams are not allowed to divulge the names of any player who tests positive for COVID-19 during the season. "The information I've been given is [the media] will be left to try to […]

Jared Hughes Signs With Mets

The New York Mets signed relief pitcher Jared Hughes to a big league deal worth a prorated $700,000 on Tuesday, according to a source. Assuming MLB plays a full 60-game season, Hughes would make around $260,000. The veteran right-handed reliever will immediately join the team's 60-player pool. Hughes, 35 this Saturday, had a 4.04 ERA, […]

Chris Jones Unlikely To Get Extension?

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo believes that Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones deserves a long-term contract extension, but with the team not making an offer at $20 million per season or more, it could be unlikely that he agrees to a deal before the July 15 deadline. Under the franchise tag in 2020, Jones […]

Minor League Season Officially Canceled

Baseball's minor leagues officially canceled their 2020 season on Tuesday after MLB decided not to provide any players to its affiliated teams during the coronavirus pandemic. An agreement between the majors and minors expires after this season, and MLB has proposed reducing the minimum affiliates from 160 to 120. MLB clubs will retain expanded 60-player […]

James Paxton Should Be Ready

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (back), who had surgery on Feb. 5 to fix a herniated disc in his back and to remove a peridiscal cyst, is expected to be ready for the start of the 2020 regular season in late July. Paxton left his final regular season start last year on Sept. […]

Jadeveon Clowney Plans To Pick A Team Before Season Starts

Free-agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney said that he intends to sign with a team "before the season starts, if everything still goes on time with the season." Clowney also said that "I have not narrowed down a final team. I'm still open." Clowney encountered a cold market this offseason, and it wasn't helped by the […]

Shohei Ohtani Will Be Two-Way Player Once Season Begins

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) is expected to be on the mound at the outset of training camp later this week, according to general manager Billy Eppler. Ohtani will be a two-way player from the start of the 2020 season, which will begin in late July. The Japanese two-way star was […]

Jordan Wilkins Not A Lock To Make Team

It's not a lock that Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins will make the team as the fourth running back behind Marlon Mack, rookie Jonathan Taylor and third-down back Nyheim Hines. The Colts hardly ever use a fourth running back, and the skill group is accounting for another body with the signing of fullback Roosevelt […]

Matt Kemp Signing With Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are signing outfielder Matt Kemp to a minor league deal on Tuesday after he didn't make the Marlins 60-man player pool for the upcoming season. The Kemp signing comes after outfielder Ian Desmond announced on Monday night that he will not be playing in 2020 due to risks surrounding COVID-19. It's a […]

Darius Leonard Impressed With DeForest Buckner

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard knows the team's defense will get better with the addition of defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. "Having DeForest come onto the team and help our defense out, he's a complete dog. Watching his tape, he has a motor that doesn't stop," Leonard said. The Colts secondary allowed 248.9 passing yards per […]

Long-Term Deal May Not Be In Cards For Shaquil Barrett

Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett is holding out hope for a long-term deal before the July 15 deadline, but he isn't holding his breath. "Long-term will probably be pretty hard with the situation of the world right now. I think we're working on a deal, but it probably won't be long (term)," Barrett […]

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo Back In U.S.

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder/first baseman Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, who traveled back home to his native Japan during the MLB shutdown, has arrived back in the United States ahead of the July 1 reporting date for spring training 2.0, according to general manager Erik Neander. The 28-year-old left-handed hitter will bring some power and versatility to the […]

Ian Desmond Won't Play In 2020

Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond announced on his Instagram on Monday night that he will opt out of playing in 2020 because of health risks surrounding COVID-19 and racial issues inside the sport. Desmond said "the COVID-19 pandemic has made this baseball season one that is a risk I am not comfortable taking." His wife […]

A.J. Johnson To Remain A Mainstay On Defense

Denver Broncos linebacker A.J. Johnson will remain an "early down mainstay" on defense for the Broncos in 2020 after he broke out in 2019. Denver's defense started to play much better last year when they gave Johnson more snaps. The 28-year-old had 88 total tackles (46 solo), 1.5 sacks, three passes defensed and one interception […]

Jordan Howard, Matt Breida To Complement Each Other

Miami Dolphins running backs Jordan Howard and Matt Breida are expected to share the backfield this season after the team finished last in rushing yards and last in yards per rush in 2019. Howard will offer power and is expected to be the short-yardage and goal-line back, while Breida delivers speed. Howard is third in […]

Cardinals Have One Positive COVID-19 Test

The St. Louis Cardinals have had one positive COVID-19 test so far during entry screening ahead of summer camps that will begin later this week. They are following the procedures of re-testing and self-quarantining the individual that tested positive. The Cardinals haven't had any players opt out of the shortened 2020 season as of now. […]

Cam Newton Not Guaranteed The Starting Job

The New England Patriots made a splash on Sunday when they signed quarterback Cam Newton, a former MVP, to a one-year, incentive-laden $7.5 million deal. He'll join a depth chart that includes second-year QB Jarrett Stidham, veteran journeyman Brian Hoyer and undrafted rookies J'Mar Smith and Brian Lewerke. Newton wasn't guaranteed the starting job when […]

Mitch Haniger Put On Injured List

The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Mitch Haniger (back) on the 45-day injured list. Haniger is not in the team's player pool for the start of big league camps later this week, but the Mariners can add him later if they so desire. The 29-year-old broke out in 2018, but injuries derailed his 2019 season, and […]

Brendan McKay, Vidal Brujan Make Rays Player Pool

Along with Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Wander Franco, who is the No. 1 prospect in all of baseball, starting pitcher/designated hitter Brendan McKay and infielder Vidal Brujan also made the team's player pool for the upcoming 60-game season. McKay and Brujan are the team's No. 2 and 3 prospects, respectively, per MLB Pipeline. McKay, […]

Mets Sign Second-Rounder J.T. Ginn

The New York Mets signed second-rounder J.T. Ginn (52nd overall) to a contract worth $2.9 million on Monday. The Mississippi State right-handed pitcher signed for well over the slot value of the 52nd overall pick at $1.403 million. Ginn has nasty stuff, including a 91-97 mph fastball and a wipeout slider, but he underwent Tommy […]

Hunter Bishop Tests Positive For COVID-19

San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Hunter Bishop, the team's first-round pick in 2019, was expected to be a part of the team's player pool for spring training 2.0, but he tested positive for COVID-19 and is quarantining in Arizona. Bishop, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is expected to join the team's pool […]

Joey Bart Headlines Giants Prospects At Summer Camp

The San Francisco Giants announced their 51-player pool on Monday, and it includes catcher Joey Bart, their No. 1 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. Shortstop Marco Luciano (No. 2) and outfielder Heliot Ramos (No. 3) also make up the group. Bart, Luciano and Ramos are all ranked among the top-65 prospects by MLB.com. They will join […]

Royce Lewis, Alex Kirilloff Part Of Twins Player Pool

The Minnesota Twins released their initial 60-man roster on Monday, and it includes their top three prospects -- shortstop Royce Lewis and outfielders Alex Kirilloff and Trevor Larnach. Catching prospect Ryan Jeffers and outfield prospect Brent Rooker were also included among the position players. Top pitching prospect Jordan Balazovic, who finished the 2019 season at […]

Padres Have Less Than A Handful Of Positive COVID-19 Tests

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller said that the team has had "less than a handful" of positive COVID-19 tests in the last three weeks. All of the positive tests are on the minor league side of things, and none of them are in the 60-man player pool. The players/staffers that tested positive are […]