Josh Naylor Expected To Play Friday

San Diego Padres outfielder Josh Naylor (neck) took part in the team's full workout on Thursday and is expected to be in the Cactus League lineup on Friday night, barring a setback. Naylor has been fighting through a minor neck strain, but he should be fine for the start of the regular season. The 22-year-old […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Unlikely To Return Until Next Week

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (flu) was back with the team on Thursday, but he's unlikely to return to Cactus League action until next week. Tatis has missed time this week with the illness, but he has plenty of time to recover before Opening Day. The shortstop phenom missed time with injuries last […]

Blake Snell Has Successful Bullpen Friday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (elbow) said he felt great during his 20-pitch bullpen session on Friday, and he mixed in all of his pitches, including his slider. Snell will see how his body responds on Saturday, but he thinks he could pitch in a Grapefruit League game on Monday against the Blue […]

Jets Trying To Re-Sign Robby Anderson

The New York Jets are making an effort to re-sign wide receiver Robby Anderson, according to a source. It was widely believed that Anderson would be too pricey for the Jets to retain, as he'll be one of the top receivers on the open market. But it looks like Gang Green might be having second […]

Jimmy Nelson To Throw Bullpen Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Jimmy Nelson (lower body) will throw a bullpen session on Friday. Initially a candidate for the final rotation spot, Nelson's injury has set him back, and the best-case scenario now is that he opens the 2020 season in the bullpen for the Dodgers. The 30-year-old had a really solid year in […]

Ben Bowden Likely Out Another Month

Colorado Rockies pitching prospect Ben Bowden (back) hasn't made much progress from lower back soreness and is likely to be out for another month, according to manager Bud Black. Ranked as the team's No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, at the end of last season, the 25-year-old southpaw has a chance to be a true […]

Kyle Freeland To Pitch Sunday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (back) is scheduled to pitch on Sunday against the Indians after being held out recently with lower back spasms. “I feel good and strong,” Freeland said. “I really don’t think I’ve lost much time. I just wanted to make sure I didn’t rush anything.” The left-hander had his last […]

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 […]