Brendan Rodgers Serves As DH Thursday

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) made his Cactus League debut on Thursday as the designated hitter and went 2-for-3. Rodgers, who had shoulder surgery last July, is hoping to be able to play the field next week. Initially projected to be out until May, Rodgers has been healing quickly. However, Hampson must produce […]

Yu Darvish Scratched With Illness

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (illness) was scratched from his Grapefruit League start on Thursday because he's dealing with a cold. It was initially reported that he was dealing with the flu, but tests proved otherwise. Second baseman Jason Kipnis is also taking the day off due to illness. Darvish, the expected Opening Day […]

Melvin Gordon Expected To Test Open Market

Los Angeles Chargers impending free-agent running back Melvin Gordon is expected to test the free-agent market, according to a source. Gordon has been expected to go elsewhere all along, with restricted free-agent Austin Ekeler being the one to stay with the Bolts. Gordon has played in 12 games in each of the last two seasons, […]

Adalberto Mondesi Hoping To Play Next Week

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (shoulder) still isn't ready to play in spring training games, but he said that he's hoping to make his Cactus League debut next week. Mondesi is recovering from shoulder surgery but is expected to be ready for Opening Day as long as he doesn't have any setbacks. The 24-year-old […]

Chris Sale Shut Down For A Week With Flexor Strain

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) has been diagnosed with a flexor strain in his left arm and will be shut down from throwing for a week. It was reported on Wednesday night that Sale isn't expected to need Tommy John surgery, which is a huge relief for those that already drafted him […]

Jason Peters Expected To Hit Open Market

The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to let left tackle Jason Peters hit the free-agent market, according to sources. The nine-time Pro Bowler could be playing for another team after spending 11 years with the Eagles. Despite his age (38), Peters remained productive in protecting quarterback Carson Wentz's blind side in 2019, but it looks like […]

Markus Golden Could Test Free Agency

New York Giants impending free-agent linebacker Markus Golden has interest in re-signing with the Giants, but he will also endeavor to test the free-agent market, according to a source. Golden led the Giants with 10 sacks in the 2019 season, his first with the G-Men. However, aside from a career-high 12.5-sack season in his second […]

LeSean McCoy Not Expected To Return To Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy isn't thinking about retiring, but he's not expected to be back with the Chiefs in 2020. McCoy, who will turn 32 this summer, played just one snap in the postseason on the way to winning a Super Bowl title with KC. Despite fading down the stretch, Shady averaged […]

Chris Archer To Make Spring Debut Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (neck) is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday against the Blue Jays. Archer was scratched from a spring start last week with neck tightness, but he's worked through the issue and is ready to go. If he can avoid any further setbacks, he should be ready […]

Panthers To Acquire Russell Okung; Trai Turner To Bolts

The Los Angeles Chargers and Carolina Panthers have tentatively agreed to a swap that would send left tackle Russell Okung to the Panthers in exchange for offensive guard Trai Turner, according to sources. The trade is expected to be processed at the start of the league year. If quarterback Cam Newton (foot) remains in the […]

49ers Pick Up Kyle Juszczyk's Option

The San Francisco 49ers exercised fullback Kyle Juszczyk's option for the 2020 season on Wednesday, according to a source. Juszczyk, who will turn 29 in April, only carried the ball three times and caught the ball 20 times during the regular season, but he's an integral part of the team's ground game as the lead […]

Jimmy Graham Not Expected To Return

Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham is not expected to be back with the team next season, according to sources. Graham has become a shell of his former self, so this move wouldn't come as a huge surprise. The 33-year-old rarely gets much separation these days and had only 38 catches (60 targets) for […]

Brad Peacock Throws Off Mound Wednesday

Houston Astros pitcher Brad Peacock (neck) was scheduled to throw off a mound for the first time this spring on Wednesday. Peacock has been struggling with nerve issues in his neck, effectively ending his chances of opening the regular season in the starting rotation. The 32-year-old right-hander has proven highly effective in a relief role […]

Taijuan Walker Looks Good Wednesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (elbow) threw two innings in a B game on Wednesday and allowed no hits, no walks and struck out two while throwing 21 of his 31 pitches for strikes. Walker had been limited to bullpen sessions and live batting practice in camp as the team slowly prepares him for […]

Tyler Beede Diagnosed With UCL Sprain

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tyler Beede (elbow) underwent an MRI exam on Tuesday night and was diagnosed with a flexor strain and a UCL sprain in his right elbow. The Giants are gathering second opinions and will have more information on his diagnosis later this week. The right-hander doesn't think he'll need surgery, but […]

Ty Buttrey Throws Successful Bullpen

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ty Buttrey (intercostal) said his bullpen session on Wednesday went "phenomenally." Buttrey will have time to build back up and be ready for Opening Day as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks. The 26-year-old (27 later this month) should open the season as the primary eighth-inning setup man in […]

Griffin Canning Getting Second Opinion Thursday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning (elbow) is scheduled to get a second opinion on Thursday, and the Angels will provide an update on his status on Friday. Canning is dealing with some elbow issues this spring, and he seems likely to miss the start of the regular season. Depending on the tests, the […]

Jaguars Not Shopping Nick Foles

The Jacksonville Jaguars are not shopping quarterback Nick Foles in a trade, according to sources familiar with their thinking, but teams that might have a need under center have been contacting the Jags. If a team offers the right compensation, there's a strong chance that Foles could be traded in the coming weeks. Foles was […]

Rams Optimistic They'll Re-Sign Andrew Whitworth

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead are optimistic that the team will re-sign left tackle Andrew Whitworth, who had a base salary of $10.3 million in 2019. The 38-year-old will be entering his 15th season this year, but he's the team's best option at the position with no obvious […]

Dante Fowler, Cory Littleton Candidates For Franchise Tag

Los Angeles Rams linebackers Dante Fowler and Cory Littleton are both candidates to receive the franchise tag, and they are both expected to earn significant multi-year offers from other teams if they reach free agency. Fowler had a career-high 11.5 sacks in 2019, while Littleton has led the team in tackles the last two seasons […]

Steelers Plan To Pick Up Vance McDonald's Option

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to pick up tight end Vance McDonald's $5.5 million option for the 2020 season, according to sources. McDonald would come at a salary cap hit of $7.127 million. Pittsburgh thinks he can have a bounce-back season after struggling with two quarterbacks once Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) went down for the season […]

Kyle Freeland Building Back Up

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (back) threw a bullpen session on Monday and is set for another one on Thursday after he left his Cactus League outing last Thursday due to back spasms. Freeland went 3-11 with an ugly 6.73 ERA in 22 starts for the Rockies last year, a season that included him […]

Jakob Junis' Back Injury Not Serious

Kansas City Royals manager Mike Matheny said that starting pitcher Jakob Junis' (back) tightness is not a serious concern. Junis may throw on the side in a day or two, but the team is just being cautious at this time. The 27-year-old righty went 9-14 with a 5.24 ERA and 1.43 WHIP while striking out […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Still Out Sick

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (flu) missed his third straight day while dealing with the flu on Tuesday. Tatis' fever spiked on Tuesday, but he was feeling better later in the day. The shortstop phenom should be just fine in time for Opening Day. As long as the 21-year-old can stay healthy, something […]

Padres Passing On Kris Bryant

The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres recently had trade discussions involving third baseman Kris Bryant, with the Cubs primarily asking for starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet and catching prospect Luis Campusano in return, but the Padres declined. Bryant can play the outfield as well, but he's primarily a third baseman, and the Padres already have […]

Triston McKenzie Could Make Spring Debut Soon

Cleveland Indians pitching prospect Triston McKenzie (back, pectoral), who missed the entire 2019 season with injuries, could see action in a spring training game soon, but the Indians are still trying to determine what is best for the youngster. McKenzie hasn't pitched in a game since August of 2018, but he's thrown in live batting […]

Mike Clevinger Making Promising Progress

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger's (knee) extended his flat-ground throwing sessions to 150 feet on Tuesday and moved to the mound to start doing simulations on the mound to test his surgically repaired knee. Clevinger said "it was a really, really, really promising day of catch." He's been pleased to be pain-free so far, […]

Mohamed Sanu Has Successful Surgery

New England Patriots wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (ankle) had successful ankle surgery on Tuesday. Sanu was traded from the Falcons to the Patriots midway through last season and had 10 catches for 81 yards and a touchdown in his second game in New England. After suffering his injury in Week 11, he limped to the […]

Trevor Siemian Fully Healthy

New York Jets impending free-agent quarterback Trevor Siemian (ankle) has received a clean bill of health this week from specialist Dr. David Porter roughly five and a half months after suffering a bad ankle injury, according to a source. Siemian played in just one game in place of Sam Darnold in 2019 and injured his […]

Dolphins Interested In Devin McCourty, Logan Ryan, Joe Thuney

The Miami Dolphins are interested in New England Patriots impending free-agent cornerback Devin McCourty and offensive guard Joe Thuney, as well as Titans cornerback Logan Ryan, according to multiple sources briefed on Miami's plans. Given head coach Brian Flores' familiarity with all three players from his time with the Patriots, it's not a huge surprise […]