Nick Anderson In Line For Bulk Of Save Chances

When spring training screeched to a halt because of the coronavirus, Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Nick Anderson was in line to get the bulk of the save opportunities to begin the regular season. On the other hand, Jose Alvarado had a strong spring after coming off a lost 2019 season, so he could be […]

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo Could Be Part-Time Player

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo looked fine defensively in both left field and third base before spring training was shut down, but the Rays expect him to need time to adjust to the high-end velocity of major league pitchers after coming over from Japan. It was clear that Tsutsugo needed to make some adjustments […]

Jose Martinez Limits Rays Flexibility

The Tampa Bay Rays want to get the most out of outfielder Jose Martinez's right-handed power bat, but to do so they need him to play first base occasionally. Martinez was making slow progress defensively in spring training. As only a designated hitter or as a pinch-hitter off the bench, Martinez limits what the Rays […]

Austin Meadows, Yandy Diaz Expected To Share Leadoff Duties

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows and corner infielder Yandy Diaz are expected to share leadoff duties for the Rays, at least to begin the regular season. Meadows would hit at the top of the order against right-handers, with Diaz getting the nod against lefties. Meadows broke out by hitting .291/.364/.558 with 33 home runs, […]

Ed Dickson Could Be Released

The Seattle Seahawks could release tight end Ed Dickson and save $3 million against the salary cap in order to free up some space to sign either defensive end Everson Griffen or Jadeveon Clowney. They could also look to cut safety Tedric Thompson ($2.1 million cap savings) or center Justin Britt ($8.75 million savings). Britt […]

Seahawks Considering Everson Griffen

The Seattle Seahawks could choose to sign defensive end Everson Griffen as a fallback option to Jadeveon Clowney, who is seeking around $20 million per season on the open market. Head coach Pete Carroll coached Griffen at USC, and the team's top priority this offseason was to improve their pass rush. Only the Dolphins had […]

Kenyan Drake Signs Transition Tender

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake officially signed his transition tender on Saturday. Drake was traded from the Dolphins to the Cardinals last year and excelled in the second half of the season in the desert, rushing 123 times for 643 yards (5.2 yards per carry) and eight rushing touchdowns. He also added 28 receptions […]

Emmanuel Sanders Winds Up With Saints

The New Orleans Saints agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders on Friday. The deal can be worth up to $19 million with incentives. Sanders spoke with the Cowboys and the Packers, but preferred the Saints with quarterback Drew Brees giving it one more run at a Super Bowl in […]

Pirates Want Cole Tucker To See Everyday At-Bats

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned shortstop Cole Tucker to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday because management would like to see him play every day in the minors rather than sitting the bench regularly behind Kevin Newman to start the 2020 season. General manager Ben Cherington expects Tucker to contribute in the majors soon, and the Pirates think […]

D.J. Stewart Expected To Be Fully Healed

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that he expects outfielder D.J. Stewart (ankle) to be fully healed by the time the regular season starts. Stewart had been ramping up toward game action when spring training was canceled after having microfracture surgery on his ankle last fall. Before his injury he hit .238/.317/.381 with four home […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes, Cole Tucker Sent To Minors

The Pittsburgh Pirates sent third base prospect Ke'Bryan Hayes, baseball's No. 41 overall prospect, to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday. The team also sent Geoff Hartlieb, Sam Howard, Jason Martin, Yacksel Rios, Edgar Santana and Cole Tucker to Indy. The 23-year-old Hayes, the team's No. 2 prospect behind Mitch Keller, hit .280/.400/.440 with a home run […]

Seth DeValve Agrees With Panthers

The Carolina Panthers agreed to an undisclosed deal with tight end Seth DeValve on Thursday, according to his agent, Chris Cabott. DeValve spent the 2019 season with the Jaguars, where he caught 12 of his 18 targets for 140 yards and no touchdowns in 12 games. He spent the previous three seasons with the Browns, […]

Emmanuel Sanders Unlikely To Land With Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys are unlikely to sign free-agent wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders unless he takes substantially less than what everyone thinks he'll get paid, according to Cowboys officials. With Randall Cobb signing with the Texans, Devin Smith is currently Dallas' No. 3 wideout behind Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup. Sanders would be a nice No. […]

Panthers Sign Pharoh Cooper

The Carolina Panthers signed wide receiver Pharoh Cooper to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday. Cooper was a fourth-round pick of the Rams in 2016 and earned All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors in 2017 as a returner with 932 yards and a touchdown on 34 kickoffs, as well as 399 yards on 32 punt returns. […]

Cowboys Not Looking To Add Jadeveon Clowney

The Dallas Cowboys are not among the teams that are looking to add free-agent pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney, according to a league source. The Giants have been the team most connected to Clowney in a cold free-agent market for the former Texan, but his price will need to come down before he has a chance to […]

Everson Griffen Leaving The Vikings

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen will leave the team and enter free agency, according to his agent, Brian Murphy. "We have broken off talks with Minnesota because they have to spend their money elsewhere and we decided to now focus our attention on free agency," Murphy said in a statement. Plenty of teams will […]

Broncos, Melvin Gordon Agree To Deal

The Denver Broncos and running back Melvin Gordon III agreed to a two-year deal worth $16 million on Friday, according to a source. The deal includes $13.5 million in guarantees. Gordon will stay within the division and will form a strong one-two punch with Phillip Lindsay. The 26-year-old (27 next month) held out for a […]

Patriots Unlikely To Pursue Jameis Winston

The New England Patriots are "unlikely" to target free-agent quarterback Jameis Winston as the replacement for Tom Brady, according to a high-ranking Patriots official. Winston led the league in passing yards and touchdowns, but he also threw for a league-high 30 interceptions, becoming the first quarterback to have 30 touchdowns and 30 picks in the […]

Steelers Signing Eric Ebron

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing tight end Eric Ebron to a two-year deal worth $12 million on Friday, according to a source. Ebron predictably fell back to Earth in 2019 with 31 catches for 375 yards and three touchdowns in just 11 games played after setting career highs in catches (66), yards (750) and touchdowns […]

Saints Re-Sign Andrus Peat To Five-Year Deal

The New Orleans Saints re-signed offensive tackle Andrus Peat to a five-year, $57.5 million deal on Friday, according to a source. The deal includes $33 million in guarantees. Peat was the 13th overall pick of the 2015 draft for New Orleans, and he's been a Pro Bowler each of the past two seasons. The 26-year-old […]

Tom Brady's Deal With Buccaneers Becomes Official

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Tom Brady announced on Friday that he's signed a two-year deal worth $50 million guaranteed with up to $4.5 million each year in incentives. Brady said goodbye to the Patriots earlier this week, leaving behind a team that he won six Super Bowls with over 20 years. Mike Evans […]

Ben Roethlisberger Throwing Pain-Free

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) said he's "throwing without pain for the first time in years" and that he has "no doubts I'm going to be able to come back and play well." Roethlisberger resumed throwing a football on Feb. 21 after having major right elbow surgery on Sept. 23 of last year. He […]

Robby Anderson Greeted With Frigid Market

It was anticipated that free-agent wide receiver Robby Anderson would receive plenty of attention on the open market as the No. 2 available wideout behind Amari Cooper, who quickly re-signed with the Cowboys. However, free agency hasn't gone as expected for Anderson and he's still available without anyone showing interest in him four days into […]

Bucs Could Look To Bring Breshad Perriman Back

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were focused on re-signing their own players before they signed quarterback Tom Brady, so they could return their focus on bringing back wide receiver Breshad Perriman as a downfield threat for Brady. The 26-year-old finished the 2019 season with 36 catches for 645 yards and a career-high six touchdowns in 14 […]

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix Lands In Dallas

The Dallas Cowboys signed safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix to an undisclosed deal on Thursday night. Clinton-Dix should be a starter for the Cowboys after they lost both Byron Jones and Jeff Heath in free agency. The 27-year-old former first-round pick of the Packers in 2014 had 78 tackles (62 solo), two interceptions (one for a […]

Jaguars Not Having Trade Discussions For Yannick Ngakoue

The Jacksonville Jaguars have not had any trade discussions regarding defensive end Yannick Ngakoue with any team, according to sources. The Jags put the franchise tag on Ngakoue with the intention of turning around and trading him after he said he's no longer interested in a long-term deal with the organization. That could still happen, […]

Ryon Healy Sent Down

The Milwaukee Brewers optioned corner infielder Ryon Healy to Triple-A San Antonio. Healy appears to be the odd man out as a utility infielder at the corner spots to begin the 2020 season. Milwaukee also has Jedd Gyorko, Brock Holt, Justin Smoak and Eric Sogard who are capable of playing the corner spots. Healy, 28, […]

Ryan Weber, Brian Johnson Have Become Rotation Candidates

Boston Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke said that pitchers Ryan Weber and Brian Johnson are rotation candidates to join Eduardo Rodriguez, Nathan Eovaldi and Martin Perez now that Chris Sale (elbow) needs Tommy John surgery. Johnson, a lefty, has made 25 starts for the BoSox over the last three years, but he posted an ERA […]

Rich Hill Still On Track To Pitch In June

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Rich Hill (elbow) is back in his home in Boston and is working with the same physical therapist that he used in the offseason, according to president of baseball operations Derek Falvey. Hill remains on track to pitch for the team in June. The veteran left-hander might actually be ready for […]

Trey Mancini Released From Hospital

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini has been released from the hospital but will undergo more testing, according to general manager Mike Elias. Mancini had a malignant tumor removed from his colon last week, and there is no timetable for his return to baseball activities. On the bright side, the slugger has a chance to be […]