Aaron Judge Or Giancarlo Stanton To Hit Second

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he "definitely" sees outfielders Giancarlo Stanton or Aaron Judge hitting second this year. Stanton and Judge are two of the most elite power hitters in the game, and they'll likely hit second and third, in either order. Both are early-round targets with monster potential hitting next to each... Read More

Markus Wheaton Unlikely To Return

Chicago Bears wide receiver Markus Wheaton, who was a free-agent bust, is expected to be released by the team this offseason. Kevin White is under contract and the Bears are expected to tender a contract to Cameron Meredith if he's recovered from a torn ACL. Wheaton couldn't stay healthy, battling injuries to his shoulder, appendix,... Read More

AJ McCarron An Option For Browns

Free-agent quarterback AJ McCarron, who won his grievance with the Bengals and the NFL, is expected to be a real option for the Cleveland Browns, especially after head coach Hue Jackson tried to trade for McCarron at last year's trade deadline. McCarron started four games when Jackson was the offensive coordinator for the Bengals and... Read More

Travis Wood Undergoing X-Rays

Detroit Tigers pitcher Travis Wood (finger) is undergoing X-rays on his broken right index finger Friday, and he may get his splint off if it has healed properly. Wood will be a swingman for a rebuilding Tigers team, and he should have plenty of time to heal before the start of the regular season, especially... Read More

No Restrictions For Nate Karns

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Nate Karns (shoulder) said he won't have any restrictions this spring after having season-ending surgery to fix thoracic outlet syndrome last summer. He finished the season going 2-2 with a 4.16 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in eight starts for the Royals. The 30-year-old has faded a bit the last two... Read More

Gerardo Parra Has Surgery Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Gerardo Parra (hand) underwent surgery to remove a broken hook of his hamate bone in his right hand Friday. He's expected to return to action around March 8-10. Parra should have time to get ready for Opening Day with that timetable, but if he suffers any setbacks, it could open the door... Read More

Zach Britton Moved To Disabled List

Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton (Achilles) was placed on the 60-day disabled list Friday. Britton had surgery on his right Achilles and is expected to miss the first half of the season, although he is ahead of schedule in his rehab. A top fantasy closer in recent seasons, Britton fell off a bit in 2017... Read More

Hanley Ramirez Feels Fantastic

Boston Red Sox first baseman/designated hitter Hanley Ramirez (shoulder) said he feels "fantastic" and that throwing won't be a problem for him this year. Han-Ram continued his downfall in 2017, hitting .241 with 23 home runs and 62 RBI in 133 games, but his shoulder injury might've been the main culprit. Ramirez was also terrible... Read More

Albert Pujols Looking Leaner

Los Angeles Angels first baseman/designated hitter Albert Pujols said he lost 12 to 15 pounds in the offseason, and he's looking lean and strong. He's looking forward to playing more first base in 2018. Pujols managed to hit 23 home runs and drive in 101 runs, but the Machine will turn 38 years old this... Read More

Alex Wood Undergoing X-Rays

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood (ankle) will undergo X-rays on his right ankle and will not take part in workouts Friday. Wood had an excellent first half in 2017, going 11-0 with a 1.56 ERA and 0.88 WHIP, but he predictably struggled a bit more in the second half with a 3.89 ERA... Read More

Corey Seager's Elbow Issues A Thing Of The Past

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (elbow) said his elbow held up well during offseason throwing exercises, but he has yet to throw past 100 feet. His nagging injuries didn't really slow him in 2017, as Seager hit .295 with 22 home runs, 77 RBI and a .375 on-base percentage in 145 games. He's become... Read More

Stephen Vogt Not Guaranteed A Roster Spot

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said catcher Stephen Vogt isn't guaranteed a spot on the Opening Day roster over catchers Manny Pina and Jett Bandy. "Stephen, we brought him back, signed him to a contract, but I think he's got something to prove, and that will be part of his camp," Counsell said. Pina and... Read More

Jon Gruden Hoping Marshawn Lynch Returns

Oakland Raiders new head coach Jon Gruden said that running back Marshawn Lynch is currently "our leading ball carrier. He's our back, and we're counting on him." Gruden further went on, saying, "Hopefully we get an opportunity to work together. that’s a man that has a lot of respect in this league as a player... Read More

Tim Lincecum Looks Improved In Showcase

Free-agent starting pitcher Tim Lincecum looked improved from two years ago during his showcase for scouts on Thursday, and he was reportedly throwing 90-93 mph with his fastball in front of 25 to 30 scouts for at least 15 teams. Lincecum appears to be in good shape, so he'll probably at least sign a minor... Read More

Derek Wolfe Feeling Better After Surgery

Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (neck) underwent offseason surgery to fix a nerve issue in his neck that had been bothering him for two years, and he said he feels much better. The foraminotomy surgery completely took away the nerve pain that caused him to miss two games in 2016 and the final five... Read More

Cliff Pennington Signs With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent infielder Cliff Pennington to a split contract. He'll receive $1.5 million if he makes the major league roster. The 33-year-old switch-hitter can play all over the infield, but mainly profiles as middle infield depth for the Reds in what could be a utility role. He hit just .253 with three... Read More

Phillies Trying Roman Quinn At Shortstop

The Philadelphia Phillies are giving outfield prospect Roman Quinn a try at shortstop at camp, despite the fact that he hasn't played there since 2014 and amassed 61 errors in 149 games in the low minors at the position. The Phillies value positional versatility, and if Quinn can prove adequate on the infield, it will... Read More

Juan Lagares Expected To Open Season As Starting Center Fielder

New York Mets outfielder Juan Lagares is unlikely to be traded, and the Mets are expecting him to open the season as the everyday center fielder with Michael Conforto (shoulder) sidelined. Lagares continues to see major league playing time because he's an excellent defender. You can't say much about his bat, though. Lagares has zero... Read More

Brandon Finnegan Heads Into Camp Healthy

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Brandon Finnegan (shoulders) had surgery on his left shoulder and also had surgery on his right shoulder to repair a torn labrum last July, but he's reporting to spring camp this year completely healthy. The left-hander tossed seven shutout innings against the Phillies in his first start last year, but it... Read More

Nick Senzel Working At Second Base And Shortstop

Cincinnati Reds third base prospect Nick Senzel arrived to the team's spring complex about a month early, and their No. 1 ranked prospect and No. 7 prospect in all of baseball has been working diligently at second base and shortstop. The 22-year-old has worked exclusively at third base since he was selected second overall in... Read More

Raiders Won't Bring Sebastian Janikowski Back

The Oakland Raiders have informed place kicker Sebastian Janikowski that they will not bring him back for the 2018 season, according to a source. His 18-year run with the Raiders will come to an end. One of the best and strongest-legged kicker in the NFL during his prime, Janikowski missed all of last season with... Read More

Rick Dennison Hired As Run-Game Coordinator

The New York Jets hired rick Dennison as their offensive line coach and run-game coordinator. The team also officially announced Jeremy Bates as the new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and Steve Jackson as an assistant defensive backs coach. Dennison and the Buffalo running game was a disappointment in 2017 in his lone year there,... Read More

Daniel Kilgore Reaches Three-Year Extension

The San Francisco 49ers signed center Daniel Kilgore to a three-year contract extension Wednesday. After signing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a huge extension, Kilgore was the next priority to shore up the offensive line. Kilgore brings leadership and plenty of experience as the 49ers look to be a team on the rise with one of... Read More

Lions Could Make A Run At Dion Lewis

The Detroit Lions could make a run at New England Patriots impending free-agent running back Dion Lewis. Lewis is set to be a free agent and may be asking for more than the Patriots typically give their running backs. New Detroit head coach Matt Patricia is obviously familiar with Lewis, so he could enter the... Read More

Yankees Could Still Trade For Manny Machado

It's not out of the question that the New York Yankees could swing a deal for third baseman Manny Machado, even though the superstar can hit free agency next year. It's a long shot, but Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic explores a possibility that the Yankees land Machado. New York's major obstacle is avoiding the... Read More

Dolphins To Move On From Ndamukong Suh?

Confidants of Miami Dolphins owners Stephen Ross said that the owner was ready to move on from defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, who is set to count $26 million against the 2018 salary cap. In his third year in Miami, Suh recorded just 29 total tackles and 4.5 sacks, which was his lowest total in a... Read More

Demariyus Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders Expected To Return

The belief is that Denver Broncos wide receivers Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders will both return in 2018 as the team searches for a top quarterback. Thomas and Sanders are the team's most expensive salary cap hits, but they need both to entice a free-agent quarterback this offseason or to help mentor a young quarterback... Read More

No Restrictions For Phil Hughes

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Phil Hughes (shoulder) is throwing a bullpen session Wednesday and said he will have no restrictions in camp. Hughes continues to struggle with injuries and made only nine starts in 2017 due to a biceps injury and recurring problems related to thoracic outlet syndrome. His fastball velocity continues to plummet, and... Read More

Ryon Healy Undergoing Tests On Hand

Seattle Mariners first baseman/designated hitter Ryon Healy (hand) is dealing with a hand injury at camp and is undergoing further tests. Until we know the results of his tests, we won't have an idea of how serious his injury is. Healy maintained a nice hard-hit and loft rates in 2017, but he likely won't be... Read More

Wei-Yin Chen Not Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen (elbow) is not expected to be ready for Opening Day, according to manager Don Mattingly. When healthy, Chen is expected to be in the team's starting rotation, but when he'll make his debut is unknown. The lefty made just five starts in 2017 due to elbow issues, and he'll... Read More