Cubs Agree With First-Rounder Ed Howard

The Chicago Cubs Agreed to terms with shortstop Ed Howard, their first-round pick at 16th overall, on Sunday at slot value for $3.75 million, according to a source. Many draft analysts considered Howard to be the steal of the first round and perhaps one of the best picks of the entire 2020 draft. A local […]

Addison Russell Heading To KBO

Former Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell finalized a one-year, $530,000 deal with the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korean Baseball Organization on Saturday, according to a source familiar with the deal. Russell was non-tendered by the Cubs last year after serving a 40-game domestic-violence suspension. The 26-year-old was an All-Star in 2016 but has seen his […]

Astros Sign Carlos Correa's Brother

The Houston Astros signed second baseman J.C. Correa, the younger brother of shortstop Carlos Correa, to a $20,000 deal (the maximum) as an undrafted free agent. The younger Correa had been taken by Houston in the later rounds of the last two drafts, but this year's draft was only five rounds because of the coronavirus […]

MLB Closing All Spring Training Sites

Major League Baseball will close all of their spring training sites in Arizona and Florida for deep cleaning and will not allow players or staff members back in until they pass a COVID-19 test. This comes after the Phillies, Blue Jays, Giants and Rangers shut down their spring training facilities earlier in the day due […]

MLB Won't Counter Players' Latest Proposal

Major League Baseball won't counter the Players Association's latest proposal to play 70 games this year, instead sticking with their most recent offer of 60 games at full prorated salaries. The players can either accept the 60-game offer with expanded playoffs and promise not to file a grievance, or reject it and force commissioner Rob […]

Bobby Miller Signs Rookie Deal With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Louisville right-handed pitcher Bobby Miller, their first-round pick at 29th overall, to a deal that included a $2.2 million signing bonus on Friday, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. It's under the slot value of $2.424 million for the No. 29 pick, so the Dodgers save a […]

Nationals Sign First-Rounder Cade Cavalli

The Washington Nationals signed Oklahoma pitcher Cade Cavalli, their first-round pick (22nd overall), to his rookie deal on Friday. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed, but the Nationals have room to go above the designated $3.027 million slot value for the 22nd overall pick. Cavalli was the fourth straight pitcher the team has taken in […]

49ers Player Tests Positive For COVID-19

A San Francisco 49ers player who was working out in Nashville, Tennessee, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to sources. The rest of the group is getting tested and trying to figure out how and when they can travel. This comes as the NFL is trying to figure out protocols and proper testing to allow […]

Colby Parkinson Has Surgery For Jones Fracture

Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end Colby Parkinson (foot), a fourth-round pick, suffered a broken fifth metatarsal in his foot while running a route this offseason, according to a source. Parkinson had surgery on the Jones fracture on June 2 and has been rehabbing in Seattle. This injury means that the rookie might not be ready […]

Jets Agree With Second-Rounder Denzel Mims

The New York Jets agreed to terms with rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims, the 59th overall pick in the second round, on a four-year, $5.5 million deal on Friday, according to SNY insider Ralph Vacchiano. The deal includes $3 million guaranteed. Mims is expected to play right away in three-receiver sets with Breshad Perriman and […]

Blue Jays Close Facilities After COVID-19 Scare

The Toronto Blue Jays shut down their spring training facilities in Dunedin, Florida, on Thursday after a player showed coronavirus symptoms, according to sources. The Phillies, located in Clearwater, Florida, are also closing their facility after five players and a staff member tested positive. The Blue Jays player is a pitcher on the 40-man roster […]

Jamal Adams Wants The Big Bucks

New York Jets safety Jamal Adams, who requested a trade on Thursday, wants to be paid among the top defensive players on his next contract, according to a source from a team that has looked into Adams. If that's the case, Adams wants to be paid well over $20 million per year, while the safety […]

Khalil Mack Has Something To Prove

Chicago Bears linebackers coach Ted Monachino said that outside linebacker Khalil Mack has something to prove heading into the 2020 season. “He’s training like I have never seen anybody train before,” Monachino said. Mack didn't live up to his high standards in Chicago last year, with his 8.5 sacks and 14 QB hits the fewest […]

Curtis Samuel Critical To Team's Success

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady said that wide receiver Curtis Samuel "is going to be critical to our success." Brady will be Samuel's fourth offensive coordinator in as many seasons since he was the 40th overall pick in 2017. "I think Curtis is a playmaker. He fits the mold of what we're looking for […]

Rangers Sign First-Rounder Justin Foscue

The Texas Rangers signed their first-round pick (14th overall), second baseman Justin Foscue, for $3.25 million on Friday. The Mississippi State infielder signed for below slot value for the No. 14 pick ($4.0368 million). The 6-foot, 203-pounder provides plus power at the keystone from the right side of the plate and has a solid floor […]

Richie James Jr. Suffers Broken Wrist

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James Jr. (wrist) broke a bone in his wrist while training recently and is likely to be sidelined at least two months, according to sources. This comes after it was announced that Deebo Samuel suffered a broken foot and could be a candidate for the Physically Unable to Perform […]

MLB Owners Upset With Players' Latest Proposal

Major League Baseball owners are so upset about the Players Association's latest proposal -- which is for around $300 million more -- that no response is expected to be immediate this week. The league proposed a 60-game season earlier this week, while the players countered with a 70-game schedule, $50 million in playoff bonuses and […]

Rays Agree With Alika Williams

The Tampa Bay Rays officially signed shortstop Alika Williams, the 37th overall pick in the competitive-balance portion of the first round, on Thursday. The slot value for the No. 37 pick is $1.993 million, but the financial details of Williams' deal were not disclosed. The Arizona State shortstop stands at 6-foot-2, 180 pounds and had […]

Miguel Sano Accused In Kidnapping Case

Minnesota Twins third baseman/first baseman Miguel Sano told a Dominican Republic newspaper that he's being blackmailed, having been accused of kidnapping and assault. “We will continue to monitor the situation and hope to have more as it becomes available,” Twins spokesman Dustin Morse said. Odalis Ramos, a lawyer, has accused Sano and three of his […]

Braves Sign First-Rounder Jared Shuster

The Atlanta Braves signed their first-rounder, Wake Forest left-handed pitcher Jared Shuster, for $2.197 million on Thursday. Shuster's deal was for under slot value for the 25th overall pick ($2.740 million). The southpaw showed improved control last summer in the Cape Cod League and his fastball too a jump in the spring to 92-97 mph. […]

Jamal Adams Requests Trade

New York Jets safety Jamal Adams has informed the team that he wants to be traded, according to a source. Adams claims he still hasn't received a contract proposal from the Jets that was promised in January and said, "Maybe it's time to move on!" in his Instagram post on Thursday. The All-Pro safety is […]

Panthers Defense In Rebuilding Phase

Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Phil Snow, 64, knows he has his work cut out for him in 2020 as he tries to rebuild a once-proud defensive unit that allowed 29.4 points per game in 2019 -- second-most in the NFL. Snow is installing an entirely new system virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic, too. The […]

Deebo Samuel Suffers Broken Foot

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (foot) suffered a broken foot during a throwing session on Tuesday with teammates in Nashville, Tennessee, and is undergoing surgery on Thursday, according to a source. It's a Jones fracture. Dr. Robert Anderson will perform the surgery, and Samuel should be able to return in 12 to 16 […]

Josh Gordon Applies For Reinstatement

Free-agent wide receiver Josh Gordon applied for reinstatement on Wednesday, according to a source. The 29-year-old has been running routes in Seattle and is preparing for his return to the NFL. The hope is that his indefinite suspension is lifted in time for training camp in July. Gordon violated the league's substance-abuse policy yet again […]

Players Union Proposing Schedule Of Around 70 Games

Updating an ongoing story, the Major League Baseball Players Association has finalized a proposal to the league for a season in the neighborhood of 70 games, according to sources. The season would run from July 19 to Sept. 30 and would include full pro-rated salaries and $50 million in playoff bonuses. It would also include […]

Nick Foles, Mitchell Trubisky Need To Bring Energy

Chicago Bears quarterbacks Nick Foles and Mitchell Trubisky, who will be competing for the starting job in training camp, will need to bring plenty of energy to the battle this summer. Quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo said he's looking for "juice" at the position. DeFilippo spent the 2017 season in Philly with Foles and the 2019 […]

Kyler Murray Can Improve Under Pressure

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray wasn't pressured often in his rookie season, but when he was, he was among the league's worst. Murray had a negative-19 completion percentage under expectation when pressured and a passer rating of just 42.3 in those scenarios. However, he only attempted 29 passes under pressure last season. The Offensive Rookie […]

Chase Edmonds Is Explosive

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds had 20 rushes of 15-plus mph on just 59 carries last year, resulting in the highest percentage of explosive runs (minimum of 50 rushes) in the entire league. Edmonds had 303 rushing yards and four touchdowns in 13 games (two starts) last year for the Cardinals. As long as […]

Kenyan Drake Expects Big Things From Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake expects the Cardinals to make some noise in 2020 after going 5-10-1 in 2019 in head coach Kliff Kingsbury's first season at the helm. "I feel like the hype is warranted, to be honest," Drake said during an appearance on Good Morning Football on Thursday. "I feel like we're […]

Players Want More Than 60-Game Season

Following a four-hour negotiation in Arizona between MLB commissioner and union executive director Tony Clark on Wednesday, the league believed the framework of a deal had been agreed upon, according to sources. But the union disagreed and players said they view the 60-game schedule proposal as too short. Absent a deal, the league has the […]