Cubs Considering Jason Kipnis

The Chicago Cubs have been in contact with second baseman Jason Kipnis, who is a Chicago native. The Cubs may have an opening at second base this season, so Kipnis would make sense, although he might be better off as a platoon guy after slugging .446 against right-handers last year with the Indians compared to […]

Panthers Re-Sign Reggie Bonnafon

The Carolina Panthers signed running back Reggie Bonnafon to a one-year extension on Tuesday. Bonnafon was the No. 2 behind workhorse Christian McCaffrey in 2019, so he only saw 16 carries for 116 yards and one touchdown over a full season in 2019. He averaged a healthy 7.3 yards per carry, though, and also added […]

Wilmer Flores Heading To San Francisco

The San Francisco Giants agreed to a multi-year deal with infielder Wilmer Flores on Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the deal. Flores hit .317/.361/.487 with the Diamondbacks in 2019 and could play either second base or a utility role for the Giants in 2020. He'll be competing with the likes of Mauricio Dubon, Donovan […]

Rangers Sign Greg Bird

The Texas Rangers signed first baseman Greg Bird to a minor league deal on Tuesday. The deal will include an invite to spring training. If Bird can manage to stay healthy -- he's played in only 92 games the last two seasons with the Yankees combined due to multiple injuries -- he should have a […]

Astros Make Offer To Hunter Pence

The Houston Astros have made an offer to outfielder Hunter Pence, according to MLB sources. Pence was drafted by Houston and played for them from 2007 to 2011. He's a four-time All-Star, including in 2019 with the Rangers when he hit .297 with 18 home runs and 59 RBI in a resurgent season. The 36-year-old […]

Andrew Whitworth Expected To Return In 2020

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth (ankle) will put off retirement and is expected to return for the 2020 season, according to sources. Whitworth underwent surgery to clean out his ankle and is feeling great and wants to keep playing at 38 years old. Given LA's struggles on the offensive line last year, he's […]

Derrick Henry Sets His Asking Price

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, who will hit the free-agent market in March, revealed what he is looking for if the Titans don't re-sign him. “Zeke numbers is the floor,” Henry said on “The Rich Eisen Show” about his asking price. Ezekiel Elliott signed a six-year, $90 million contract extension that included $50 million […]

Sean Rodriguez Signs With Marlins

The Miami Marlins agreed to a minor league deal with infielder Sean Rodriguez on Tuesday, according to a source. The 34-year-old played every position in 2019 for the Phillies except catcher, and he even threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings on the mound. That's about where the good ended for S-Rod, though, as he hit only […]

Greg Olsen To Visit With Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks are interested in former Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen, according to a source. The veteran tight end will take a visit to Seattle. That will be after he visits with the Bills and Redskins this week. From a fantasy perspective, Olsen going to the Seahawks and catching passes from quarterback Russell […]

Johnathan Abram Close To Full Health

Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (shoulder), who tore his rotator cuff in the season opener last year in his rookie season, said he is currently at 90 percent health and benched 185 pounds 10 times during his training session last week. The 27th overall pick last April was looking to be a potential difference-maker […]

Lions Discussing Extension With Darius Slay

The Detroit Lions and Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay continue to discuss a long-term contract extension, but the expectation remains that he could re-enter the trade market if no deal is reached in the coming weeks, according to a source. Slay is eligible to become a free agent after next season. The 29-year-old totaled 46 […]

Jamal Adams Expects Extension From Jets

New York Jets safety Jamal Adams expects to reach a contract extension with the team this offseason, and the Jets and his representation are in the early stages of talks. The All-Pro safety is optimistic that a deal will get done this offseason. Adams was a first-team All-Pro for the first time in 2019 and […]

Greg Olsen To Visit Bills, Redskins

Free-agent tight end Greg Olsen will visit with the Buffalo Bills and Washington Redskins this week, according to a source. Bills general manager Brandon Beane used to work for the Panthers, while Redskins head coach Ron Rivera coached Olsen with the Panthers. Olsen was officially released by Carolina on Monday. If he wants a shot […]

Dolphins Unlikely To Pursue Tom Brady

The Miami Dolphins are unlikely to strongly pursue New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who is set to become a free agent in March, according to one source. “We’re a team that’s building, and I don’t know why he’d really want to come to the Dolphins. He’s been one of the fiercest competitors there is […]

Preston Williams Says He'll Be Ready For Next Season

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams (knee), who is coming off a torn ACL last year, said he will be ready for the start of the regular season this fall. Williams' emergence in his rookie season and the breakout year for Devante Parker has Miami suddenly stacked at receiver. They feel they don't need to […]

Colts Discussing Extension For Marlon Mack

The Indianapolis Colts have had contract-extension talks with running back Marlon Mack, according to an NFL source. Talks are expected to heat up later this month at the combine. The soon-to-be 24-year-old is coming off his first 1,000-yard season and is set to make $2.25 million in 2020, the final year of his rookie contract. […]

Diamondbacks Sign Jon Jay, Edwin Jackson

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed outfielder Jon Jay and pitcher Edwin Jackson to minor league deals on Monday. Jay will make $1.5 million if he's on the major league roster with another $1.75 million in incentives, according to USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale. The 34-year-old (35 in March) played in just 47 games for the White Sox […]

Mariners Sign Marco Gonzales To Extension

The Seattle Mariners agreed to a four-year, $30 million contract extension with starting pitcher Marco Gonzales on Monday. The extension will begin in 2021 and contains a team option for the 2025 season. He'll make $1 million this year in the final year of his two-year deal. The left-hander was tied for the American League […]

Panthers Officially Release Greg Olsen

The Carolina Panthers officially released tight end Greg Olsen on Monday. Olsen will immediately become a free agent and is now able to sign with any team. The 34-year-old (35 in March) and the Panthers agreed to mutually part ways after Olsen spent the last nine years of his career in Carolina. He posted consecutive […]

Falcons Won't Retain Vic Beasley

The Atlanta Falcons announced that they will not try to re-sign impending free-agent outside linebacker Vic Beasley. He was the eighth overall pick in the 2015 draft and led the league in sacks with 15.5 in 2016. However, he fell off drastically after that with just five sacks in both 2017 and 2018. Beasley finished […]

Twins Could Be Interested In Taijuan Walker

The Minnesota Twins could be interested in signing starting pitcher Taijuan Walker to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. The Mariners are also known to be interested in a reunion with the former first-round pick. Walker, 27, has made just four starts over the last two seasons because of Tommy John […]

Twins Add Jhoulys Chacin

The Minnesota Twins signed starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training on Sunday. Chacin was 3-12 with a rough 6.01 ERA with the Brewers and Red Sox in 2019, but the 32-year-old has been in the league for 11 years and should provide a nice veteran presence […]

Mookie Betts Expected To Be Traded

Trade talks involving Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts continue to progress, and it's now expected that he's traded either Monday or Tuesday. There seems to be good momentum for the Dodgers landing the superstar outfielder, but the Padres are still in the mix and were still talking to Boston as of Sunday. If he […]

Browns Hiring Joe Woods As Defensive Coordinator

The Cleveland Browns will be hiring San Francisco 49ers defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator Joe Woods as their next defensive coordinator on Monday, according to a league source. Woods and new Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski worked together with the Vikings. Pass rusher Myles Garrett is expected to be reinstated from his indefinite […]

Chris Jones Wants To Stick Around For The Long Haul

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, who will be a free agent in March, said after the Super Bowl win on Sunday that he wants to stay with the team for a long time. "Kansas City, I know I don't talk about it much but I want to be a Chief for life. I […]

Tom Brady Not Demanding Over $30 Million

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who will be a free agent in March, isn't believed to be demanding $30 million or more a season, according to a source. Seeing Brady return to the only organization he's known wouldn't be surprising, but it remains to be seen if there's mutual interest from both sides. The […]

Titans Non-Committal On Ryan Tannehill

The Tennessee Titans front office has yet to decide on quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who will become an unrestricted free agent in March, according to sources. The 31-year-old took over for Marcus Mariota and led the team to an AFC Championship appearance against the Chiefs. But the Titans aren't sure if he is worth the price […]

Panthers Want To See Cam Newton Work Out In March

The Carolina Panthers want to see quarterback Cam Newton (foot) work out on the field in March when he's healthy, according to a source. They would like to evaluate him to make a decision on his future. "They want to at least give him a shot, see where he's at," the team source said. "Then […]

Super Bowl Busts? Players To Consider Avoiding In DFS

The big game is finally here, and it feels a little strange that the Patriots won't be representing the AFC in this year's Super Bowl for the first time since 2016. Instead, it'll be a Chiefs team featuring a high-flying offense under mastermind Andy Reid, with superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes leading the ship. Will they […]

Mets Not Discussing Trades For Dominic Smith

The New York Mets currently don't have any active trade talks involving first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith, according to sources. The assumption is that Smith would be a likely trade candidate now that the Mets signed first baseman Matt Adams on Friday. They also have All-Star Peter Alonso entrenched as the everyday starter at the position. […]