MLB Teams To Expand Rosters For First Month Of Season

When Major League Baseball is able to start the regular season, teams are expected to expand their rosters from 26 players to 29 players for the first month. MLB is also considering expanding the playoffs from 10 to 14 teams this year. To get creative with a shortened season, doubleheaders could be implemented as well, […]

Indians Option Aaron Civale, Zach Plesac, Others

The Cleveland Indians optioned starting pitchers Aaron Civale and Zach Plesac, relief pitcher James Karinchak and outfielder Bradley Zimmer to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday. Civale, Plesac and Karinchak were expected to make the Opening Day roster before the 2020 season was delayed. Zimmer has intriguing power and speed, but he has missed most of the […]

Packers To Bring Back Tyler Ervin

The Green Bay Packers are expected to re-sign running back/return man Tyler Ervin on an undisclosed one-year deal. Ervin was picked up off waivers midway through last season and gave the Packers a boost in the return game. The 26-year-old had 11 punt returns for 106 yards and also returned six kickoffs for 160 yards […]

Bucs Looking For Pass-Catching Back Alongside Ronald Jones

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that the team will look to bring in a "pass-catching back" in free agency and/or the draft to complement running back Ronald Jones II. Jones was brutal in his rookie season but stepped up in his sophomore campaign to run 172 times for 724 yards (4.2 yards […]

Michael Brockers Ends Up Back With Rams

The Baltimore Ravens announced on Thursday that they wouldn't be signing defensive tackle Michael Brockers after being unable to agree on the terms of a contract after his high ankle sprain from last season was flagged on a physical. Instead, he's getting a three-year, $31.5 million deal to re-sign with the Los Angeles Rams, according […]

Antonio Brown Doesn't Have A Future With Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians shut down the possibility of free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown landing with the Bucs on Thursday. "There’s no room and probably not enough money. It’s just not going to happen here. It’s not a fit here," Arians said. New quarterback Tom Brady is close with Brown and reportedly […]

NFL Draft Expected To Go On As Scheduled

The NFL Management Council Executive Committee met on Thursday, and it "was unanimous and unequivocal that the draft should go forward as scheduled on April 23-25, 2020," commissioner Roger Goodell told teams in a memo. The draft won't be held in Las Vegas, but will be done virtually for viewers with cut-ins to team officials […]

Erick Fedde Optioned To Triple-A Thursday

The Washington Nationals optioned starting pitcher Erick Fedde to Triple-A Fresno on Thursday. Fedde was a candidate for the final spot in the rotation, but it's not a huge surprise given the fact that he had options remaining while Joe Ross and Austin Voth did not. Ross and Voth are now in competition for the […]

Willie Calhoun Cleared For Baseball Activities

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun (jaw) said on his Twitter account that he was cleared on Thursday to start doing his daily workouts and to resume baseball activities. Manager Chris Woodward said on Wednesday that he expects Calhoun to be ready for the start of the regular season, whenever that may be. The 25-year-old had […]

Joc Pederson, Dustin May Recovered From Injuries

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said that outfielder Joc Pederson (hip) and starting pitcher Dustin May (side) are pretty much recovered from the injuries they were nursing when spring training was put on hold, and they should not be limited when action resumes. Pederson had already resumed playing in minor league […]

Xavier Rhodes Signing With Colts

The Indianapolis Colts are signing former Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday. Rhodes made the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career in 2019, finishing with a career-high 63 tackles (54 solo), six passes defensed and one forced fumble in 15 games with the Vikes. The former […]

Esteban Quiroz Going To The Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired second baseman Esteban Quiroz from the San Diego Padres on Thursday in the deal to complete the trade that sent outfielder Tommy Pham to the Padres, according to a source. Quiroz is listed as the team's No. 23 prospect, per MLB.com, and he had a nice .271/.384/.539 slash line with […]

Brendan McKay, Randy Arozarena, Nathaniel Lowe Optioned

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned starting pitcher Brendan McKay, outfielder Randy Arozarena and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to the minors on Thursday, along with Anthony Banda, Mike Brousseau, Brian O'Grady and Trevor Richards. McKay, a two-way player, is the team's No. 2 prospect and should see time in the big leagues at some point in […]

Melvin Gordon To Be Denver's Bell-Cow Back?

The belief is that Denver Broncos recently signed running back Melvin Gordon III will be the team's bell-cow back in 2020. We have a long way to go before the start of the regular season and Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman will still get their touches in this crowded backfield, but Gordon could be the […]

Red Sox Sign Yairo Munoz

The Boston Red Sox signed infielder Yairo Munoz to a minor league deal on Wednesday. Munoz will provide middle infield depth for the Red Sox after he was released by the Cardinals. The 25-year-old Dominican has a .273/.331/.391 career slash in the big leagues in two seasons (196 games) while adding 10 home runs, 55 […]

Redskins Agree With Cody Latimer

The Washington Redskins agreed to an undisclosed deal with wide receiver Cody Latimer on Wednesday, according to a source. Latimer, a former second-round pick of the Broncos in the 2014 draft, spent the last two seasons with the Giants and had a career-high 24 receptions (42 targets) for 300 yards and two touchdowns in 15 […]

Cowboys Resume Negotiations With Dak Prescott

The Dallas Cowboys have resumed contract negotiations with quarterback Dak Prescott for the first time since placing the exclusive franchise tag on him, according to a source. Prescott currently has a $26.8 million salary cap charge even though he has yet to sign his franchise tender. The Cowboys are still trying to work out a […]

Bengals Could Keep Andy Dalton

All options are still on the table for Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton. The Bengals have been open to trading him, but the possibility remains that they will also hang onto him. Dalton doesn't have guaranteed money remaining on his contract, so they are in no rush to move him. With Cincy expected to take […]

Steven Brault Not Throwing

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Steven Brault (shoulder) has not resumed throwing, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. Brault was shut down for at least two weeks on March 2, and he last pitched in a game on Feb. 28 because of a left shoulder strain. The left-hander has more time to recover now with […]

Jameson Taillon Throwing From 120 Feet

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (elbow) is throwing from 120 feet as he rehabs from Tommy John surgery, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. Taillon should miss most of the 2020 season after having elbow surgery last August, so those in redraft leagues can ignore him if you haven't had your draft […]

Bengals Continue Reinforcing Defense With Vonn Bell

The Cincinnati Bengals agreed to an undisclosed three-year deal with former New Orleans Saints safety Vonn Bell on Wednesday. Along with Bell, Cincy has added defensive tackle D.J. Reader, cornerbacks Trae Waynes, Xavier Su'a-Filo and Mackensie Alexander and linebacker Josh Bynes in free agency. Bell, 25, is one of the most productive safeties in the […]

Buccaneers Bringing Back Ndamukong Suh

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to re-sign defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh to a one-year deal worth $8 million, according to sources. Suh wanted to return to play for defensive coordinator Todd Bowles. The 33-year-old managed 41 tackles (22 solo), seven tackles for loss, 14 QB hits, four passes defensed, four fumble recoveries and two […]

Nickell-Robey-Coleman Going To The Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman on Wednesday. The secondary was of primary concern for the Eagles heading into the offseason, and they've addressed it by signing Robey-Coleman and trading for Darius Slay in the past week. NRC had 36 tackles (32 solo), seven passes defensed and two […]

Blake Bell Reaches Agreement With Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys reached an undisclosed agreement with tight end Blake Bell on Wednesday, according to a source. Bell had eight catches for 67 yards with the Chiefs last year. He's more of a blocking tight end despite catching a touchdown pass in the Super Bowl, as he has just 38 receptions for 424 yards […]

Cowboys Agree With Dontari Poe

The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to basic terms on a deal for defensive tackle Dontari Poe on Wednesday, according to a source. The two sides are finalizing the language of the contract, but a deal will get done. Poe, 30 this fall, was a first-team All-Pro in 2013 and 2014 with the Chiefs. He had […]

Tajae Sharpe Signing With Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are signing former Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tajae Sharpe to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Sharpe will likely slide in as the No. 2 wideout behind Adam Thielen, filling the void left when the team dealt Stefon Diggs to the Bills last week. The 25-year-old will certainly […]

Saints Sign Janoris Jenkins To Extension

The New Orleans Saints signed cornerback Janoris Jenkins to a two-year, $16.75 million contract extension on Wednesday, according to a source. So Jenkins will make $27 million overall for three years, with $10.2 million in guarantees. He'll have two option years after getting all the money he was owed for 2020 up front. The Saints […]

Griffin Canning May Resume Throwing In A Week

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning (elbow), who has received platelet-rich plasma injections, may resume throwing in around a week. Canning was shut down in February when he was diagnosed with UCL damage in his right elbow, but he's trying to avoid surgery that would likely put him out for all of 2020 and […]

Ravens Bring Back Chris Moore

The Baltimore Ravens re-signed wide receiver Chris Moore to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday. Moore caught a career-low three passes for 21 yards in his fourth season with Baltimore, but his exploits on special teams bought him another chance with the organization. He was a fourth-round selection in 2016 and has caught 47 passes […]

Jaguars Sign Tyler Eifert

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed tight end Tyler Eifert to an undisclosed two-year deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Eifert, a former first-round pick by the Bengals, will try to solve Jacksonville's woes at the tight end position. He should be the top pass-catching option at the position for quarterback Gardner Minshew, and he will […]