Pablo Sandoval Re-Signs With Giants

The San Francisco Giants re-signed third baseman Pablo Sandoval to a one-year deal on Wednesday. He can make $2 million if he makes the major league roster, plus another $750,000 in incentives. Sandoval had Tommy John surgery last year, but he's expected to make the team if he's healthy. That's no guarantee for a 33-year-old […]

Myles Garrett Expected To Be Reinstated Soon

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett will meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell within the next 60 days, and one league source expects Garrett to be reinstated from his indefinite suspension at that time. The pass rusher was suspended for the final six games of the 2019 season on Nov. 15 for ripping off Steelers […]

Robert Quinn Unlikely To Return To Dallas

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Robert Quinn is likely to be lost in free agency. Defensive tackles Maliek Collins, Christian Covington, Michael Bennett and Kerry Hyder are all set to become free agents in March as well. The Cowboys' top priorities this offseason are re-signing quarterback Dak Prescott, wide receiver Amari Cooper and safety Byron Jones. […]

David Phelps Agrees With Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a one-year deal with relief pitcher David Phelps on Wednesday, according to sources. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Phelps spent the 2019 season with the Blue Jays and Cubs, posting a 3.41 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with 36 strikeouts and 17 walks in 34 1/3 innings over 40 […]

Mitch Trubisky Has Shoulder Surgery

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (shoulder) underwent surgery to fix a partially torn labrum in his left, non-throwing shoulder shortly after the end of the regular season. The typical recovery time for his minor procedure is a couple of months, so Trubisky should be good to go for training camp this summer and the start […]

Kris Bryant Loses Grievance Against Cubs

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant lost his grievance against the team in which he sought an extra year of service time, meaning that he won't become a free agent until after the 2021 season, according to sources familiar with the ruling. The ruling was expected, but it makes Bryant a more valuable trade chip […]

Dak Prescott Confident An Extension Will Get Done

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, who can become a free agent in March, remains confident that he will work out a long-term extension with the team. "So when you put that in perspective, my mindset is to be in Dallas. And I've got the confidence in my team to get something done and the confidence […]

Orioles Agree With Wade LeBlanc

The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a minor league deal with starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc on Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the deal. LeBlanc could have a good shot to win a rotation spot for this rebuilding team, and he would make $800,000 if he cracks the major league roster. The soft-throwing left-hander shouldn't […]

Greg Holland Returning To Royals

The Kansas City Royals agreed to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training with relief pitcher Greg Holland on Tuesday, according to a source. Holland pitched for KC from 2011- 2015 and had 145 saves while helping the Royals win the 2015 World Series. The 34-year-old missed all of the 2016 season […]

Red Sox Re-Sign Mitch Moreland

The Boston Red Sox re-signed first baseman Mitch Moreland to a one-year, $3 million deal on Tuesday, according to a major league source. The deal includes a $3 million club option for the 2021 season that includes a $500,000 buyout. Pitcher Denyi Reyes was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Moreland, a two-time Gold […]

Luis Urias Expected To Miss 6-8 Weeks

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Luis Urias (leg) underwent surgery to fix a fractured left hamate bone and is expected to miss six to eight weeks. The Brewers acquired Urias from the Padres in the deal that sent Trent Grisham to San Diego, and Milwaukee had plans for Urias to take the shortstop duties from Orlando Arcia […]

Eugenio Suarez Recovering From Surgery

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (shoulder) had surgery to remove loose cartilage in his right shoulder this offseason. He will be limited to start spring training but is expected to be ready near the start of the regular season. It doesn't sound like a major operation, but it's something to take note of in […]

Yolmer Sanchez Agrees With Giants

The San Francisco Giants agreed to a minor league deal with second baseman Yolmer Sanchez on Tuesday, according to a source. Sanchez turned down major league offers from other teams for a chance to earn the starting second base job in San Francisco. The switch-hitting 27-year-old hit just .252/.318/.321 with two home runs, 43 RBI […]

Red Sox Serious About Moving Mookie Betts

There is a sense that the Boston Red Sox are more serious than ever about trading outfielder Mookie Betts, and rival teams are starting to think that it might actually happen. The Dodgers and Padres are the two teams most publicly linked to Betts, although there's no sense that one team is the favorite. Boston […]

All Options Open With Philip Rivers

Updating a previous story from Monday, the Los Angeles Chargers haven't officially moved on from quarterback Philip Rivers, as FOX Sports' Jay Glazer alluded to. All options remain available with the veteran gunslinger, including the franchise tag. However, the fact that Rivers moved his family 2,000 miles away from Los Angeles to Florida could factor […]

Chiefs May Wait On Patrick Mahomes Extension

Kansas City Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said the team could wait until next year to sign quarterback Patrick Mahomes to a long-term contract extension. "I don't want to say necessarily it has to be this offseason, but I will say that it's a priority to get him done," Hunt said. A first-round pick in 2017, […]

Wilmer Flores' Market Picking Up

The market for free-agent infielder Wilmer Flores is starting to move, according to sources. With the free-agent market for hitters really thinning out at this point in the offseason, Flores is one of the more attractive utility men still available. The 28-year-old had just 265 at-bats with the Diamondbacks in 89 games last year due […]

Astros Choose Dusty Baker As Next Manager

The Houston Astros are expected to choose Dusty Baker as their next manager following the fallout from the sign-stealing scandal, according to a person familiar with the hiring. Baker's contract isn't officially finalized, but the 70-year-old three-time National League Manager of the Year is lined up to receive the job. He has guided four teams […]

LeSean McCoy Not Ready To Retire

Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy, who hasn't had a touch since Week 15 and who was inactive for the AFC Championship against the Titans, said he's not ready to retire after this season. "Nah, I'm not ready to retire, yet," McCoy said. "I still can play. So, I'm not going to retire yet, […]

George Kittle Has Been Playing With Torn Labrum

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (shoulder) said that he's been playing through a torn labrum in his right shoulder since the start of the 2018 season. "So I dislocated my shoulder last year," Kittle said Sunday on the Pardon My Take podcast, "and my labrum is completely torn. So I don't get surgery […]

Andre Patterson, Adam Zimmer To Serve As Co-D Coordinators

The Minnesota Vikings named Andre Patterson and Adam Zimmer as co-defensive coordinators on Monday. Patterson and Zimmer have both been helping coach the Vikings Defense since 2014. They'll take over a strong defensive unit that allowed 341.6 yards per game, 233.6 passing yards per game, 108 rushing yards per game and only 18.9 points allowed […]

Kareem Hunt Admits To Drug Use

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt, who will be a free agent in March, emotionally admitted that he would fail a drug test to a police officer during a traffic stop recently. This was caught on video of the police officer's dash cam during the traffic stop. Hunt also admitted that the small amounts of […]

Pirates Acquire Brennan Malone, Liover Peguero From Arizona

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired pitcher Brennan Malone and shortstop Liover Peguero from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday in exchange for outfielder Starling Marte. Malone was the 33rd overall pick in last year's draft and was Arizona's No. 9 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The 19-year-old right-hander has made strides with his command, but it'll be at […]

Chargers Have Moved On From Philip Rivers

The Los Angeles Chargers have "moved on from Philip Rivers," according to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer. Rivers is set to become a free agent in March, and the writing was on the wall when he recently moved his entire family from San Diego to Florida. Rivers will end a 16-year run with the Chargers, but […]

Carlos Gonzalez Intends To Play In 2020

Free-agent outfielder Carlos Gonzalez, who is 34 years old, intends to play in 2020. Gonzalez, a three-time All-Star with the Rockies, spent his first season away from Colorado last year with the Indians and Cubs and struggled in his 45 games. Car-Go hit just .200/.289/.283 with three home runs and 10 RBI in 145 at-bats. […]

Diamondbacks Acquiring Starling Marte

The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to acquire outfielder Starling Marte from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, according to sources. It's unknown which players the Pirates are receiving in return, so stay tuned for more details on the swap. The rebuilding Bucs have been in the market to trade Marte all offseason, and they have finally […]

Cubs Interested In Scooter Gennett

The Chicago Cubs continue to have interest in second baseman Scooter Gennett. Gennett got a late start to the 2019 season due to injury and just could never get on track, hitting an anemic .226/.245/.323 with just two home runs and 11 RBI in 42 games with the Reds and Giants. The 29-year-old did hit […]

Padres Discussing Names In Potential Mookie Betts Trade

The San Diego Padres are willing to send two young major leaguers and at least one prospect to Boston along with outfielder Wil Myers in exchange for Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts, according to multiple sources speaking on condition of anonymity. But in order for the Padres to take on Betts' $27 million salary […]

Matthew Judon A Candidate For Franchise Tag, Trade

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Matthew Judon is a candidate to receive the team's franchise tag and could also be traded, according to league sources. The Ravens would like to bring Judon back in 2020, but they are also likely to listen to trade offers if another team shows interest. The Niners dealt a second-round pick […]

Nick Senzel On The Trade Block?

The Cincinnati Reds are considering trading outfielder Nick Senzel. It makes sense now that the Reds signed outfielder Nicholas Castellanos to add to the team's crowded outfield picture that now includes the likes of Senzel, Castellanos, Jesse Winker, Shogo Akiyama, Aristides Aquino and Phillip Ervin. Senzel, 24, was the team's top prospect coming up through […]