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 […]

Saints To Use First-Round Tender On Taysom Hill

The New Orleans Saints are planning to place a first-round tender on impending restricted free-agent quarterback Taysom Hill, according to a source. The Saints will have a chance to match an offer sheet that he could receive from another team. If he departs, they'd receive a first-round pick. It's looking increasingly likely that Hill will […]

Mitch Haniger's Rehab Moving Slowly

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger's (back) rehab process continues to move along slowly, as he's limited to walking for about another week before he can move to the next phase of his rehab. Haniger had microdiscectomy three weeks ago for a herniated disc, and he also had surgery in February to fix a torn adductor […]

Tom Murphy, Austin Nola To Share Time Behind Plate

Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy should see more of the playing time behind the plate this year, but manager Scott Servais said that backup Austin Nola will also see plenty of time. Nola mostly played first base in 2019, but he'll strictly work at catcher in 2020. "Everybody says, 'Oh, Murphy is the starting catcher.’ […]

Yusei Kikuchi In A Better Place This Year

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, who struggled in his rookie season in 2019, tossed three scoreless innings in his spring start on Thursday and had five strikeouts. Kikuchi got his fastball up to 96 mph in the outing. "Compared to last year, I’m already in such a better spot," Kikuchi said through interpreter Kevin […]

Mitch Moreland To DH Saturday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (hamstring) is expected to serve as the designated hitter in the Grapefruit League game on Saturday. Moreland should be just fine for Opening Day. The left-handed hitter should start most days at first base against right-handers, and he can give fantasy owners some pop in deep mixed and […]

Griffin Canning Shut Down For A Month

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning (elbow) will be shut down for around a month as he recovers from soreness in his right elbow. Canning will receive an injection of biological substances in an effort to heal his elbow inflammation. As a result, he'll open the regular season on the injured list. Patrick Sandoval […]

Jets Pursuing Trent Williams

The New York Jets are among the teams pursuing Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams, according to multiple league sources. The Redskins gave Williams permission to seek a trade on Thursday. If he's dealt, Williams will want a new long-term deal with his new team. He sat out all of the 2019 season, but the […]

Domingo Leyba Receives 80-Game Suspension

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Domingo Leyba received an 80-game suspension on Friday after testing positive for Boldenone, which is in violation of the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. Leyba is ranked as the team's No. 30 prospect and has the skills to become a solid utility player for the Snakes at the major league level, but […]

Raiders In The Mix For Marcus Mariota

The Las Vegas Raiders are in the mix for Tennessee Titans impending free-agent quarterback Marcus Mariota. Mariota was general manager Mike Mayock's top-ranked quarterback in 2015. Derek Carr is the incumbent for the Raiders, and even though 2019 was one of Carr's better seasons, he still struggles with the deep ball and Las Vegas may […]

Austin Ekeler Agrees To Four-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Chargers and restricted free-agent running back Austin Ekeler agreed to a four-year, $24.5 million deal on Friday, according to sources. The deal includes $15 million in guarantees. With Melvin Gordon likely gone in free agency, Ekeler will become the Bolts unquestioned lead back in 2020 and beyond. It doesn't mean they won't […]

Trent Williams Has Permission To Seek A Trade

The Washington Redskins gave left tackle Trent Williams permission to seek a trade on Thursday, and teams have already started calling. The Redskins may not be interested in giving Williams the long-term deal that he wants, but they won't just give him away in a trade. And if Williams is dealt to a new team, […]