Shohei Ohtani Won't Be Shut Down From Throwing

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) won't be shut down from throwing while Major League Baseball is suspended from play, according to general manager Billy Eppler. The same goes for the rest of the team's pitchers, but they're all still deciding where they'll be working out. The Japanese right-hander didn't pitch all […]

Redskins Could Go After Thomas Davis

The Washington Redskins could make a run at free-agent linebacker Thomas Davis after he was released by the Chargers on Friday. Davis played in Carolina for more than 10 years, including from 2011 to 2018 with Ron Rivera, the new head coach of the Redskins. While playing under Rivera, Davis made three Pro Bowls and […]

Broncos Pick Up Options On Von Miller, Brandon McManus

The Denver Broncos picked up the 2020 options for outside linebacker Von Miller, kicker Brandon McManus and inside linebacker Todd Davis on Friday, as general manager John Elway previously said the team would do. Miller has made the Pro Bowl each of the last six years and is also a three-time first-team All-Pro, but he […]

Jaguars Place Tag On Yannick Ngakoue

The Jacksonville Jaguars officially placed the franchise tag on defensive end Yannick Ngakoue on Friday, according to a source. This was expected all along. With Ngakoue no longer interested in a long-term deal with the team, though, he's one of the best candidates in the league to be tagged and traded, something that has become […]

Trent Williams Trade Not Close

Over a week has passed since the Washington Redskins gave left tackle Trent Williams permission to seek a trade, and there is no sense that anything is close. According to sources, the Redskins are seeking a second-round pick for Williams in a trade, but at that asking price nothing is expected to get done. On […]

Chargers Release Thomas Davis, Brandon Mebane

The Los Angeles Chargers announced the release of linebacker Thomas Davis and defensive tackle Brandon Mebane on Friday. Davis had 112 tackles (65 solo) in his one and only season with the Bolts, and it was his highest tackle total since he had 123 (85 solo) in 2013 with the Panthers. The three-time Pro Bowler […]

Xavier Rhodes Being Released

The Minnesota Vikings are releasing cornerback Xavier Rhodes on Friday, according to a source. Rhodes was named to his third Pro Bowl in 2019, but he failed to record an interception while racking up 63 tackles (54 solo) and only six passes defensed. The former first-team All-Pro in 2016 hasn't been as good in the […]

Titans Release Delanie Walker

The Tennessee Titans released tight end Delanie Walker on Friday. This doesn't come as a huge surprise, as the 35-year-old has played in a combined eight games the last two seasons for the Titans due to injuries. The three-time Pro Bowler could still offer something to an organization, but it remains to be seen if […]

Justin Simmons Slapped With Franchise Tag

The Denver Broncos officially placed their franchise tag on safety Justin Simmons on Friday, according to a source. This was an expected move, and the two sides will now try to work out a long-term contract extension. Simmons, 26, is a huge part of Denver's defense, and secondary in particular, especially with cornerback Chris Harris […]

Chargers Put Franchise Tag On Hunter Henry

The Los Angeles Chargers placed the franchise tag on tight end Hunter Henry on Friday, according to sources. This was widely expected and ensures that Falcons impending free-agent tight end Austin Hooper will be the top tight end on the open market. Henry, 25, had a career-high 55 catches for 652 yards and five touchdowns […]

Titans Releasing Ryan Succop

The Tennessee Titans are releasing kicker Ryan Succop on Friday. Succop played in just six games in 2019 due to injury and wasn't good at all when he was on the field, making just one of his six field-goal attempts and missing all five of his tries from 40-plus yards. He did, however, make 24 […]

Buccaneers Bring Back Tanner Hudson

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed exclusive-rights free-agent tight end Tanner Hudson to a one-year, $660,00 deal on Friday. Hudson had just two catches for 26 yards in 2019, but he could step into a bigger role next season if the team moves on from either O.J. Howard or Cameron Brate. The 25-year-old Hudson played in […]

Ravens Placing Franchise Tag On Matthew Judon

The Baltimore Ravens are officially placing the franchise tag on linebacker Matthew Judon, according to sources. This was fully expected. Judon, 27, may be a tag-and-trade candidate if the two sides are unable to work out a long-term contract extension by this summer. He racked up a career-high 9.5 sacks in 16 games last season […]

Danny Trevathan Agrees To Three-Year Extension

The Chicago Bears and linebacker Danny Trevathan agreed to a three-year contract extension on Thursday, according to sources. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Trevathan has played in just one full season in his four years in Chicago, but he's a key piece of the Bears interior defense when he's on the field. The […]

Marco Gonzales To Get Opening Day Nod

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais said that starting pitcher Marco Gonzales will be on the mound for Opening Day, whenever that may be. Major League Baseball has pushed back the start of the regular season at least two weeks due to concerns over the coronavirus, but Gonzales will be on the mound for the first […]

Trey Mancini Has Tumor Removed From Colon

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini underwent successful surgery on Thursday to remove a malignant tumor from his colon. The tumor was discovered last week during a colonoscopy. Mancini's recovery will not be known until next week, but the good news for him is that the start of the regular season has been pushed back at […]

Drew Brees Might Not Demand Top-Dollar Contract

New Orleans Saints impending free-agent quarterback Drew Brees has announced that he will return to the team for another season in 2020, and he's not expected to demand a top-dollar deal in what should be his final deal before retirement. Brees is likely to be signed for around $25 million, which would allow the Saints […]

Elijhaa Penny Agrees To Two-Year Deal

The New York Giants and restricted free-agent running back Elijhaa Penny agreed to a new two-year deal on Thursday, according to sources. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Penny has played in 46 career games and only has four career starts, but he is a strong run blocker and has good hands out of […]

Jordan Reed Visiting With Seahawks

Former Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed is visiting with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, according to a source. The Seahawks already signed veteran tight end Greg Olsen this offseason and have Will Dissly and Jacob Hollister on roster, so moving to Seattle would be a bad fit for Reed. There was a question as […]

Opening Day Delayed Two Weeks

With Major League Baseball officially canceling the rest of spring training due to concerns about the coronavirus, the start of the regular season will be delayed at least two weeks. Thursday will be the final day of spring training action. Players trying to rehab injuries will be forced to work out in bullpen sessions, simulated […]

Titans Release Dion Lewis

The Tennessee Titans released running back Dion Lewis on Thursday, according to a source. Lewis' playing time fell off dramatically last season as the backup to Derrick Henry, who the Titans plan to bring back at a big number. After running the ball 155 times in 2018 in his first year with the team, Lewis […]

MLB Suspending Spring Training

Major League Baseball will suspend spring training games, beginning on Friday, due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus. The NBA and NHL have also put their seasons on pause due to concerns about the spread of the virus. It remains to be seen how long the spring season will be delayed, which is also likely to […]

Patriots Pick Up Jason McCourty's Option

The New England Patriots picked up the 2020 option for cornerback Jason McCourty on Thursday, according to a source. McCourty started 10 of 12 games in 2019 and had another very successful season in New England's secondary. He'll carry a salary cap hit of $5.5 million this year. The 32-year-old was in his second year […]

Luis Urias To Make Spring Debut Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that shortstop Luis Urias (wrist) will make his Cactus League debut against the Diamondbacks on Thursday. Urias had surgery in January to fix a fractured hamate bone in his hand/wrist, and it's still unclear if he'll be ready for Opening Day. How he fares in spring action will give […]

Joc Pederson Could Play In A Game Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (side) is progressing and could return to Cactus League action next week. Manager Dave Roberts still thinks that Pederson will be ready for Opening Day. He still has a chance, but he can't afford any setbacks from here on out with the regular season quickly approaching. The 27-year-old (28 […]

Yu Darvish Or Kyle Hendricks Will Start Opening Day

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross said that the Opening Day start will come down to starting pitchers Yu Darvish and Kyle Hendricks. That will come on the road on Thursday, March 26, against the Brewers. Darvish is more of a volatile fantasy selection because of his injury history, but he also offers more strikeout upside […]

Jeff Mathis Injured, Jesse Chavez To Miss Opening Day

There's a chance that Texas Rangers catcher Jeff Mathis (hamstring) won't be ready for Opening Day, alongside relief pitcher Jesse Chavez (elbow, shoulder). Mathis, 36, pulled his left hamstring in the game on Tuesday and was sent for an MRI exam. With Jose Trevino (finger) sidelined with a hairline fracture on his right index finger, it […]

Chance Sisco Dealing With Sore Hand

Baltimore Orioles catcher Chance Sisco (hand) hasn't been in the Grapefruit League lineup because of a sore right hand that he suffered when taking a foul ball off of it. However, Sisco took some swings in a simulated game on Wednesday, so the injury doesn't look too serious. The 25-year-old is expected to form a […]

Alex Cobb Won't Start Thursday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb (finger) will not make his spring start on Thursday because of a small blister on his pitching hand. It always seems to be something with Cobb, who made just three starts due to back issues in 2019. Even if Cobb is healthy and in Baltimore's starting rotation in 2020, […]

Adam Eaton Returns Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (hamstring) returned to Grapefruit League play on Wednesday as the designated hitter and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout against the Astros. If Eaton can avoid any setbacks with his hamstring, he should be fine for Opening Day. Trea Turner is expected to lead off in 2020, with Eaton hitting second. […]