James Paxton Thinks He Can Return In May

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (back) said that he was told he can resume throwing in four to six weeks, and the Yankees think the left-hander could return in May or June. Paxton said he thinks that a May return is possible. Fantasy owners would be wise not to get their hopes up […]

Tommy Edman To Serve As Super-Utility Player

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Tommy Edman, who led the team with an .850 OPS in his first season in 2019, arrived to spring training this week prepared to move around the diamond. Edman is expected to get work at as many as six positions this spring. He'll see time at shortstop, center field, left field […]

Quinton Dunbar Not Requesting A Trade

Washington Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar is looking for more long-term security from the team, but he denied requesting a trade earlier this week. Dunbar simply wants to know where he stands with the new coaching staff and wants to know if he is "one of the key guys" under new head coach Ron Rivera. Dunbar […]

Eagles Will Have Interest In Demarcus Robinson

The Philadelphia Eagles will have Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent wide receiver Demarcus Robinson in their sights when he officially becomes a free agent in March, according to NFL sources. The Eagles had a pre-draft visit with Robinson before the 2016 draft, and they could have another chance to land him in free agency. The […]

Bengals Willing To Facilitate Andy Dalton Trade

The Cincinnati Bengals are willing to work with quarterback Andy Dalton in order to trade him this offseason, according to sources. Dalton has a franchise-record 204 career passing touchdowns for the team. The Bengals hold Dalton in high regard for what he's done for the organization, which is why they're willing to work with him […]

Rich Hill Ramping Up Throwing Program

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Rich Hill (elbow) said he's on his second week of throwing and will slowly ramp up to long toss in a few weeks. The team has mapped out a rough plan and if all goes well, Hill expects a month-long rehab assignment in May and a return sometime in early June. […]

Jameis Winston Has Eye Surgery

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (eye) recently underwent LASIK eye surgery to correct his nearsightedness. He has struggled with nearsightedness throughout his career. "He can't read the scoreboard, but he can see the guys in front of him, so he's fine," head coach Bruce Arians said at the end of the season. Winston led […]

Jonathan Villar Will See Time In Center Field

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly said that infielder Jonathan Villar will play the middle of the field in his first year in Miami, noting center field, second base and shortstop. Third base was mentioned more in passing. Villar was extremely valuable to fantasy owners in 2019 despite playing for the last-place Orioles, as he hit […]

Salvador Perez Close To 100 Percent

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (elbow) caught a bullpen session during the team's first spring training workout on Wednesday and said his surgically repaired right elbow is at "90 percent." Perez hurt his elbow in spring training last year and required Tommy John surgery, missing the entire 2019 season. He is hitting and throwing […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Won't Be Limited In Spring Training

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler said that all the medical reports on shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (back) were positive and he won't have physical limitations during spring training. "He's been out here early, he's swung the bat, he's running, he's playing defense, so we do not expect any limitations," the manager said. Tatis reported […]

Falcons May Move On From Devonta Freeman

The Atlanta Falcons may move on and release running back Devonta Freeman this offseason to save around $3 million in salary cap space. Freeman is due over $6 million in 2020 if they keep him around. The Falcons strongly considered trading Freeman at last year's trade deadline. The 27-year-old (28 in March) has played in […]

Cardinals Sign Brad Miller

The St. Louis Cardinals signed infielder Brad Miller to a one-year major league deal on Wednesday. Relief pitcher Jordan Hicks (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Miller, 30, hit .260/.329/.565 with 13 home runs and 25 RBI in 79 games for the Indians and Phillies as a utility infielder […]

Raiders Ready To Pursue Tom Brady

The Las Vegas Raiders are poised to pursue New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady if he doesn't re-sign with the Patriots before free agency begins, according to league sources. But it's uncertain if the Raiders can lure Brady to Las Vegas. The Patriots are expected to want a decision to be made well before the […]

Patriots, Tom Brady Haven't Made Progress In Extension Talks

The New England Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady haven't made any progress in contract talks, according to sources. The Patriots will absorb a $13.5 million salary cap charge if Brady is not on the roster when the 2020 league year begins on March 18, so owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick are expected […]

Hunter Harvey To Begin Year As Reliever

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Hunter Harvey, a former first-round pick, will be a relief pitcher in 2020. A former top pitching prospect in Baltimore's system, Harvey never lived up to expectations because of injuries. But he made his big league debut in 2019 out of the bullpen and excelled, posting a 1.42 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and […]

Martin Prado Announces Retirement

Free-agent third baseman Martin Prado announced his retirement on Wednesday. Prado finished the 2019 season with the Marlins, hitting .233/.265/.294 with two home runs and only 15 RBI in 104 games. The 36-year-old spent 14 years in the majors and was an All-Star back in 2010 with the Braves. He started his career with Atlanta […]

Ben Zobrist Has No Plans To Play

Free-agent infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist hasn't announced his retirement yet, but he is currently at home and has no plans to play. The Cubs just signed Jason Kipnis to help at second base on Tuesday, so it's unlikely Zobrist is even in Chicago's plans if they were considering bringing him back. If this is the end […]

No Plan To Limit Jesus Luzardo, A.J. Puk

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said there's no plan for a specific innings limit for starting pitchers Jesus Luzardo and A.J. Puk. Both Luzardo and Puk are top left-handed pitching prospects and have extremely high fantasy ceilings in the long term, but the A's are expected to limit their innings in 2020 eventually. Per MLB […]

Gio Gonzalez Slowed With Shoulder Discomfort

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (shoulder) is dealing with discomfort in his shoulder and has been slowed down by the team in camp. Gonzalez's injury is minor and he should be ready for Opening Day, but he'll be slowed in early Cactus League action as a precaution. The 34-year-old left-hander was solid for […]

Yasmani Grandal Has Calf Strain

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (calf) was diagnosed with a minor calf strain in his left leg after undergoing an MRI exam. Grandal will be held out of the first week of Cactus League action, but he's expected to be fine for Opening Day. The White Sox will play it safe with their big […]

Lucas Giolito Dealing With Minor Injuries

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (rib cage) is dealing with soreness in his rib cage and has a strain in his chest muscle. Giolito will miss the first week of Cactus League games, but the injury isn't serious and he's expected to be ready for Opening Day. The 25-year-old broke out last year […]

Reds Re-Sign Derek Dietrich

The Cincinnati Reds re-signed infielder/outfielder Derek Dietrich to a minor league deal with an invitation to major league spring training on Wednesday. Dietrich had a career-high 19 home runs and drove in 43 runs in 113 games for Cincinnati in 2019, but he hit just .187/.328/.462 and struck out 74 times. He's useful to the […]

Mike Leake Dealing With Wrist Soreness

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Mike Leake (wrist) has left wrist soreness and is undergoing a precautionary MRI exam on Wednesday. It's to his non-pitching arm, so Leake should be fine as long as it's not a serious injury. The veteran 32-year-old had a 4.29 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 127 strikeouts and 27 walks in 32 starts […]

Madison Bumgarner Expected To Start On Opening Day

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo all but said that starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner will start on Opening Day. Bumgarner will make his debut with the D-Backs against the Braves at home on March 26. It's not a great matchup for his first start with Arizona, as the Braves have one of the most imposing lineups […]

Mariners Agree With Taijuan Walker

The Seattle Mariners agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with starting pitcher Taijuan Walker on Wednesday, according to sources. Walker can earn up to $3 million in incentives. The 27-year-old was drafted in the first round by the Mariners in 2010, so this is a homecoming for him. He hasn't been able to stay […]

Cameron Maybin Returns To Tigers

The Detroit Tigers agreed to a one-year major league deal with outfielder Cameron Maybin on Wednesday. The deal is for $1.5 million with the chance to make extra in incentives. Maybin played for Detroit in 2007 and 2016 and was the team's first-round pick in 2005. He'll turn 33 in April and hit .285 with […]

Red Sox Unsure If Dustin Pedroia Will Report For First Workout

Boston Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke is unsure if second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) will report to spring training before the first full-squad workout on Monday. Pedroia has been held to nine games over the last two seasons due to a left knee injury, and he suffered a significant setback in his rehab late last […]

Darwinzon Hernandez Could Be A Starter

Boston Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke said that pitcher Darwinzon Hernandez is a relief pitcher right now, but the coaching staff discussed the idea of him starting again at some point. The 23-year-old left-hander made his MLB debut in 2019 by making one start and 28 relief appearances. He posted a 4.45 ERA and 1.75 […]

Red Sox View Brandon Workman As Their Closer

Boston Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke believes that relief pitcher Brandon Workman will be the team's closer entering the regular season, barring something unforeseen. “I think with what he did last year, he deserves that shot to be the closer,” Roenicke said. Workman became Boston's closer late in the year in 2019, posting a stellar […]

Chris Sale Expected To Report On Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (illness) had a flu bug that turned into pneumonia, but he's expected to report to camp on Friday. It's not the start that Sale wanted, but the good news is his left arm is healthy following a year filled with injury and poor performance in 2019. Despite his […]