Bubba Starling Showing Off His Skills

Kansas City Royals outfielder Bubba Starling, the fifth overall pick in the 2011 draft, is hitting .423/.500/.885 in spring training so far. Starling hasn't yet delivered on his abilities in professional baseball, and he struggled to a .215/.255/.317 slash line in 197 plate appearances in his first taste of big league pitching last season. His […]

Kenley Jansen Ready For Rebound Season?

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen had a career-high 3.71 ERA last year and blew eight saves. But he spent the winter at Driveline Baseball trying to improve and has struck out 10 hitters while allowing only three hits so far in his five spring innings. It's the first time Jansen has double-digit strikeouts in […]

Ian Miller Swinging A Hot Stick

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Miller, who hit .264/.346/.431 in Triple-A last season with the Twins and Mariners, is batting .375/.459/.469 and is leading the majors with eight stolen bases in spring training. It has given him a chance to break camp as the 26th man on Chicago's roster after being a non-roster spring invite. The […]

Orlando Arcia Trying To Hold Off Luis Urias

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia, who has tweaked his swing, is hitting .304 with five home runs so far this spring as he tries to hold off Luis Urias (wrist) for the starting job at shortstop to begin the season. Arcia posted a .731 OPS with 15 home runs in 2017, but he hasn't been […]

Chris Davis Having A Nice Spring

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis entered Wednesday's spring action leading the team in most offensive categories while batting an absurd .538/.652/1.231 with three home runs. Spring training numbers must always be taken with a grain of salt, but it's nice to see Davis having some success after enduring one of the worst slumps in […]

Peter Lambert Suffers Forearm Tightness

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Peter Lambert (forearm) suffered from "forearm tightness" during his outing in the Cactus League on Tuesday, according to manager Bud Black. When asked about Lambert's prognosis, Black said, "Fingers crossed." We won't know the severity of the right-hander's injury until the Rockies evaluate him further, but it sounds like an injury […]

Titans Want To Keep Ryan Tannehill Around Long-Term

The Tennessee Titans are focused on signing impending free-agent quarterback Ryan Tannehill to a long-term contract extension. That would take the Titans out of the running for Tom Brady if he actually hits the open market next week. Tannehill flopped in his six seasons with Miami, but he came on in relief of Marcus Mariota […]

Patriots, Tom Brady No Closer To Agreement

The New England Patriots and impending free-agent quarterback Tom Brady are no closer to an agreement just six days before he'll officially hit the open market. There is an air of uncertainty around whether the future Hall of Famer will actually return to New England. Owner Robert Kraft hopes that Brady will return, but he's […]

Patrick Mahomes Not In A Rush To Sign Extension

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes "isn't going to do a deal early just because the Chiefs want to." Waiting until the Collective Bargaining Agreement is settled makes the most sense for Mahomes. Whenever he gets paid, Mahomes will become the highest-paid signal-caller in league history. After all, he's only 24 years old and has […]

Alvin Kamara 100 Percent Healthy

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara said his leg was 75 percent healthy last season, but that he's now back to 100 percent. Kamara was somewhat of a disappointment in 2019, and playing at less than 100 percent probably had something to do with it. He ran the ball 171 times for 797 yards […]

Dylan Moore Suffers Bone Bruise After Hit By Pitch

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dylan Moore (wrist) suffered a deep bone bruise after being hit by a pitch in the right wrist in Cactus League action on Tuesday. X-rays came back negative on his wrist. It's good news for a player trying to win a bench spot as a utility infielder and outfielder on the team's […]

Tommy Milone To Throw Simulated Game Thursday

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tommy Milone (neck) is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Thursday, and the Orioles will then slot him back into the starting rotation in the Grapefruit League. Milone is trying to win a spot in the team's Opening Day rotation. The 33-year-old left-hander has made just 10 starts in the last […]

Anthony Santander Plays Outfield Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) played the outfield for the first time in a Grapefruit League game on Tuesday and went 1-for-2 with a home run. Santander had previously been serving as the designated hitter this spring. The 25-year-old Venezuelan hit .261/.297/.476 with 20 home runs and 59 RBI in 93 games for the […]

JaCoby Jones To Play Thursday

Detroit Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones (calf) has been working out and running, and the plan is for him to play in a Grapefruit League game on Thursday. Jones should have time to get ready for Opening Day. The 27-year-old hit just .235/.310/.430 with 11 home runs, 26 RBI and seven steals for Detroit in 88 […]

Aaron Nola To Throw Bullpen Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (flu) is feeling better and will throw a bullpen session on Thursday, according to manager Joe Girardi. If Nola gets through his bullpen session, he'll move to a simulated game on Saturday and could be back in Grapefruit League action next week. The 26-year-old right-hander disappointed a bit in […]

Bryce Harper Has Bruised toe

Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (toe) suffered a bruised left big toe when he was hit by a pitch in the Grapefruit League game on Tuesday. Harper is expected to play again on Friday, according to manager Joe Girardi. The Phillies were just exercising caution with their superstar outfielder, and Harper should […]

Robby Anderson Wants To Re-Sign With Jets

New York Jets impending free-agent wide receiver Robby Anderson said on NFL Live that he would like to re-sign with the team. "l think they definitely want me back," Anderson said. "I truly do want to be back with the Jets. I love Sam (Darnold). I love my teammates, Jamal (Adams) and all those guys. […]

Alex Verdugo Takes Swings, Does Agility Work

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (back) took 20 swings in the batting cages on Monday and also did some agility work on the field. Verdugo will open the season on the injured list because of a stress fracture in his back, but there's still a chance he'll return in late April. The 23-year-old has […]

Chris Sale To Be Reassessed At 10- 14-Day Mark

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) will be reassessed at the 10- to 14-day mark of his shutdown period, according to manager Ron Roenicke. Sale was originally expected to be shut down for just one week, so the Red Sox have pushed things back with him. Already slated to open the season on […]

Robert Griffin III, Gabe Jackson Involved In Trade Talks

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III and Oakland Raiders offensive guard Gabe Jackson have both been discussed in trade talks with the start of the new league year approaching, according to sources. Jackson is due $9.6 million and Griffin is due $2 million for the 2020 season. Both contracts are not guaranteed and are tradable. […]

Marshal Yanda Hangs Up His Cleats

Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Marshal Yanda will announce his retirement on Wednesday. Yanda, 35, played all 13 of his seasons with the Ravens and will finish with one of the most decorated careers for an offensive lineman in NFL history. He was a third-round pick in 2007 and was one of three guards in NFL […]

Giants Interested In Byron Jones, James Bradberry

The New York Giants have expressed a level of interest in Dallas Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones and Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry, who will both be free agents next week, according to NFL sources. However, the Giants will have to pay a pretty penny for either player, as both players could reset the cornerback market. […]

Bills Re-Sign Robert Foster, Levi Wallace

The Buffalo Bills re-signed wide receiver Robert Foster and cornerback Levi Wallace on Tuesday. Both players were set to become exclusive-rights free agents next week. Foster played in just three games last year and had three receptions for 64 yards and no touchdowns. He's buried on the depth chart behind John Brown, Cole Beasley, Duke […]

Panthers Re-Sign Kyle Allen

The Carolina Panthers re-signed quarterback Kyle Allen to a one-year deal on Tuesday. Allen was set to be an exclusive-rights free agent. The Panthers now have Cam Newton, Will Grier and Allen under contract for 2020. Allen made 12 starts last year after Newton aggravated his foot injury in Week 2, and he became the […]

49ers Haven't Had Contract Talks With Emmanuel Sanders

San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders said that he hasn't engaged the team in contract talks, which suggests that the Niners will let him test the open market next week. Sanders had two big games with San Fran after he was acquired from the Broncos last year, but he tailed off down […]

Texans Re-Sign Ka'imi Fairbairn

The Houston Texans agreed to a four-year contract extension with kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn on Tuesday, according to league sources. The deal is worth $17.65 million and includes $9 million fully guaranteed with $10.45 million over the next two years. Fairbairn made 80 percent (20 of 25) of his field goals last year, which ranked 20th […]

Darren Fells Receives Two-Year Extension

The Houston Texans agreed to a two-year, $7 million extension with tight end Darren Fells on Tuesday, according to sources. Fells will make $4 million in 2020 after setting a career high with seven touchdowns in 2019. The soon-to-be 34-year-old will be the top pass-catching tight end for quarterback Deshaun Watson again next season, but […]

Pirates Discussing Extensions For Joe Musgrove, Others

The Pittsburgh Pirates have approached starting pitcher Joe Musgrove, outfielder Bryan Reynolds, shortstop Kevin Newman and third base prospect Ke'Bryan Hayes about contract extensions, according to sources. Hayes, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has yet to play in the major leagues, so agreeing to a contract extension would ensure him a spot […]

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 […]