Alex Verdugo Takes Swings, Does Agility Work

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (back) took 20 swings in the batting cages on Monday and also did some agility work on the field. Verdugo will open the season on the injured list because of a stress fracture in his back, but there's still a chance he'll return in late April. The 23-year-old has […]

Chris Sale To Be Reassessed At 10- 14-Day Mark

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) will be reassessed at the 10- to 14-day mark of his shutdown period, according to manager Ron Roenicke. Sale was originally expected to be shut down for just one week, so the Red Sox have pushed things back with him. Already slated to open the season on […]

Robert Griffin III, Gabe Jackson Involved In Trade Talks

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III and Oakland Raiders offensive guard Gabe Jackson have both been discussed in trade talks with the start of the new league year approaching, according to sources. Jackson is due $9.6 million and Griffin is due $2 million for the 2020 season. Both contracts are not guaranteed and are tradable. […]

Marshal Yanda Hangs Up His Cleats

Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Marshal Yanda will announce his retirement on Wednesday. Yanda, 35, played all 13 of his seasons with the Ravens and will finish with one of the most decorated careers for an offensive lineman in NFL history. He was a third-round pick in 2007 and was one of three guards in NFL […]

Giants Interested In Byron Jones, James Bradberry

The New York Giants have expressed a level of interest in Dallas Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones and Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry, who will both be free agents next week, according to NFL sources. However, the Giants will have to pay a pretty penny for either player, as both players could reset the cornerback market. […]

Bills Re-Sign Robert Foster, Levi Wallace

The Buffalo Bills re-signed wide receiver Robert Foster and cornerback Levi Wallace on Tuesday. Both players were set to become exclusive-rights free agents next week. Foster played in just three games last year and had three receptions for 64 yards and no touchdowns. He's buried on the depth chart behind John Brown, Cole Beasley, Duke […]

Panthers Re-Sign Kyle Allen

The Carolina Panthers re-signed quarterback Kyle Allen to a one-year deal on Tuesday. Allen was set to be an exclusive-rights free agent. The Panthers now have Cam Newton, Will Grier and Allen under contract for 2020. Allen made 12 starts last year after Newton aggravated his foot injury in Week 2, and he became the […]

49ers Haven't Had Contract Talks With Emmanuel Sanders

San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders said that he hasn't engaged the team in contract talks, which suggests that the Niners will let him test the open market next week. Sanders had two big games with San Fran after he was acquired from the Broncos last year, but he tailed off down […]

Texans Re-Sign Ka'imi Fairbairn

The Houston Texans agreed to a four-year contract extension with kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn on Tuesday, according to league sources. The deal is worth $17.65 million and includes $9 million fully guaranteed with $10.45 million over the next two years. Fairbairn made 80 percent (20 of 25) of his field goals last year, which ranked 20th […]

Darren Fells Receives Two-Year Extension

The Houston Texans agreed to a two-year, $7 million extension with tight end Darren Fells on Tuesday, according to sources. Fells will make $4 million in 2020 after setting a career high with seven touchdowns in 2019. The soon-to-be 34-year-old will be the top pass-catching tight end for quarterback Deshaun Watson again next season, but […]

Pirates Discussing Extensions For Joe Musgrove, Others

The Pittsburgh Pirates have approached starting pitcher Joe Musgrove, outfielder Bryan Reynolds, shortstop Kevin Newman and third base prospect Ke'Bryan Hayes about contract extensions, according to sources. Hayes, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has yet to play in the major leagues, so agreeing to a contract extension would ensure him a spot […]

Nick Solak To See Significant Playing Time In Left Field

With Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun (jaw) expected to miss significant playing time to begin the season due to a fractured jaw, utility man Nick Solak is expected to replace Calhoun in left field, according to manager Chris Woodward. Solak had been bouncing around positions this spring, and the Rangers were trying to find a […]

Byron Buxton To Take Batting Practice Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) will take live batting practice on Tuesday. The team will evaluate him on a day-to-day basis as they determine if he'll be ready for Opening Day. Buxton had surgery last September to fix a torn labrum in his non-throwing (left) shoulder. If he can avoid setbacks, he still has […]

Willie Calhoun Has Surgery For Broken Jaw

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun (jaw) had surgery on Monday to fix a broken jaw after being hit in the face by a pitch on Sunday. Surgeons installed a plate to steady the fracture, which should make for a quicker recovery than if his jaw had to be wired shut. General manager Jon Daniels said […]

Tua Tagovailoa Has Positive Checkup

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (hip) had his four-month scan on his dislocated hip on Monday, and sources described the scan as "very good with no concerns." Tagovailoa will now begin the slow progression of activity and rehab in order to play in 2020. It's great news for a player that is expected to be the […]

Blake Snell Has Rough Outing In Return To Mound

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (elbow) walked four of the five batters he faced in his return to Grapefruit League action on Monday before being pulled. However, he was clocked at 97-98 mph with his fastball. Snell called his performance "ridiculous" and "brutal." The good news, though, was that the left's elbow felt […]

Yordan Alvarez Says He'll Be Ready For Opening Day

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (knees) said on Monday that the pain in his knees "has gotten better" and that he'll be ready for Opening Day. Alvarez hasn't played in a spring game in eight days, but he was available to take part in baseball activities on Monday, according to manager Dusty Baker. The skipper […]

Trent Williams Seeking $20 Million Per Season

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams is seeking a contract extension that will pay him $20 million per season, according to ESPN.com's John Keim. It's a really high asking price since he'll turn 32 this summer and didn't play at all in 2019, but some teams might be willing to trade for him if they […]

Jets Showing Interest In Byron Jones, James Bradberry

The New York Jets are showing interest in Dallas Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones and Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry as free agency approaches, according to sources. Trumaine Johnson, who was signed to a big deal in 2018, was released, opening up a spot for another starting corner. Jones and Bradberry will both be looking to […]

Tavon Wilson Open To Re-Signing

Detroit Lions impending free-agent safety Tavon Wilson said he'd be "happy coming back to Detroit," but that he's also looking forward to testing the open market. Wilson had a breakout season in 2019, recording 98 tackles, five passes defensed, a sack and two fumble recoveries in 13 games. Wilson has fit well in head coach […]

Leonard Williams A Candidate For Franchise Tag

The New York Giants and defensive end Leonard Williams are not close to a contract extension and Williams will have a strong market if he reaches the open market, according to sources, so the pass-rusher is a candidate for the franchise tag. The 25-year-old former first-round pick had just half a sack in eight games […]

Rhett Ellison Announces Retirement

New York Giants tight end Rhett Ellison announced his retirement on Monday after eight seasons in the NFL, the last three with the Giants. Ellison suffered a concussion on Nov. 10 of last season and didn't play in the final six games of the season, which played a part in his retirement. He caught 18 […]

Cowboys Make New Offer To Dak Prescott

The Dallas Cowboys have sent a new contract proposal to quarterback Dak Prescott with the franchise-tag deadline coming this Thursday, according to a source. The Cowboys' new offer would likely at least be in the neighborhood of the current deals for Aaron Rodgers and Jared Goff at $33.5 million per season. Prescott's side has already […]

Josh Norman Agrees With Bills

The Buffalo Bills and cornerback Josh Norman agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal on Monday, according to sources. The deal includes incentives that could make the deal worth $8 million. Norman will reunite with head coach Sean McDermott, who was his defensive coordinator with the Panthers. Both Levi Wallace and Kevin Johnson will be […]

D-Backs To Be Mindful Of Luke Weaver's Workload

The Arizona Diamondbacks will be "cognizant" of starting pitcher Luke Weaver's innings total this year, according to general manager Mike Hazen. Weaver was limited to 64 1/3 innings in the big leagues in 2019 and has never had more than 140 1/3 innings in any one season. It could mean a tighter leash with Weaver's […]

Justin Verlander Shut Down With Lat Strain

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (lat) has been shut down with a "mild lat strain," according to general manager James Click. Click said they "don't know yet" whether Verlander will be ready for Opening Day, but that would be optimistic to expect that at this point. The good news is it doesn't seem very […]

Cardinals, Texans Showing Interest In Trent Williams

The Arizona Cardinals and Houston Texans have expressed interest in trading for Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams. The seven-time Pro Bowler has been granted permission to seek a trade from the Redskins after sitting out all of the 2019 season. If he's traded, Williams wants a new long-term deal from his new team, so […]

Shane Bieber To Start On Opening Day

The Cleveland Indians officially named starting pitcher Shane Bieber as the starter for Opening Day on March 26 against the Tigers. Bieber struck out seven with no walks in a dominating four-inning performance against the A's on Friday and has allowed just two hits and a walk in 7 2/3 innings in the Cactus League. […]

Seahawks Interested In Alex Collins

The Seattle Seahawks are interested in free-agent running back Alex Collins, according to sources. Collins played for the Seahawks in his rookie season in 2016 and worked out for them late last season when they were in need of healthy bodies. He's a street free agent, so he can sign before March 18. Collins sat […]

Marcus Johnson Will Hit Open Market

The Indianapolis Colts won't tender impending restricted free-agent wide receiver Marcus Johnson, meaning he'll hit the open market. Johnson made six starts last season and caught three passes for 105 yards and a touchdown in a game against the Buccaneers, so he should have interest on the open market. In all, the 25-year-old caught 17 […]