Cubs Close To Adding Jason Kipnis

The Chicago Cubs are close to signing second baseman Jason Kipnis to a non-roster, minor league deal on Tuesday. Kipnis doesn't have the same bat as when he was elected to his second All-Star team in 2015 with the Indians, but he could bring a nice left-handed bat to the keystone in a platoon role […]

Wade Davis Will Enter Season As Closer

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black made it clear that relief pitcher Wade Davis will be the team's closer, with Scott Oberg as the primary setup man. "In a perfect world, Wade is our closer and Scotty pitches in front of him in some capacity," Black said. "That's based on Wade's great track record... That's our […]

Taysom Hill Sees Himself As Franchise QB

New Orleans Saints impending restricted free-agent quarterback Taysom Hill views himself as a franchise quarterback. Hill has also worked as a running back, wide receiver and tight end in the Saints offense. He hopes that he can remain in New Orleans, but he also suggested that he's willing to go elsewhere in free agency if […]

Mariners Sign Carlos Gonzalez

The Seattle Mariners signed outfielder Carlos Gonzalez to a minor league deal on Tuesday that will pay him $750,000 if he makes the major league roster. Gonzalez will also receive an invite to big league camp in spring training. The three-time All-Star has a shot to make the team's Opening Day roster, but he will […]

Brendan Rodgers Not Expected To Return Until May

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that infielder Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) is still recovering from labrum surgery in his right shoulder and isn't expected to be a factor at the big league level until around May. Until then, some combination of Ryan McMahon and Garrett Hampson will handle the second base duties. Rodgers hit just […]

Byron Buxton Could Play In Spring Games In Mid-March

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) is swinging the bat and is ahead of schedule for what Baldelli expected. The team will play it cautious with the speedy outfielder, but he could get into spring training games by mid-March. The second overall pick in 2012 still has enticing speed and […]

Redskins In Process Of Mending Trent Williams Relationship

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams had a very positive phone conversation with new head coach Ron Rivera, and the next step will be for the two to meet in person as the team tries to mend their relationship with him. The previous regime under general manager Bruce Allen just wanted to trade Williams when […]

Angels Targeting Mid-May For Shohei Ohtani's Pitching Return

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will open the 2020 season as the team's designated hitter, according to general manager Billy Eppler. The Angels are targeting a mid-May return for Ohtani on the mound after he missed all of the 2019 season as a pitcher after having Tommy John surgery. The new […]

Cowboys Want Dak Prescott Deal Done Before March 10

The Dallas Cowboys are making a push to get a long-term contract extension with quarterback Dak Prescott done before March 10. The franchise-tag deadline closes on March 10, so if the Cowboys can't get an extension with Prescott done by then, they will put the franchise tag on him. It will be extremely difficult to […]

A's In Contact With Jason Kipnis

The Oakland Athletics have been in contact with second baseman Jason Kipnis, according to a source. Kipnis would give the A's a strong left-handed hitting option at second base with good career numbers against right-handed pitchers. The 32-year-old (33 in April) hit .245/.304/.410 with 17 home runs, 65 RBI and seven steals in 458 at-bats […]

David Robertson Could Return In Second Half

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow), who had Tommy John surgery last year, isn't being ruled out from a second-half return in 2020. Robertson was a free-agent flop for the Phillies last season, as he appeared in just seven games (no saves) and allowed four earned runs in 6 2/3 innings pitched. The Phillies […]

Jean Segura, Scott Kingery To See Time At 2B, 3B

Philadelphia Phillies infielders Jean Segura and Scott Kingery will both see time at second base and third base in spring training. It will be the "sum of three parts" in deciding where they play during the regular season. Segura hit a healthy .280/.323/.420 with 12 home runs, 60 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 144 […]

Noah Syndergaard, Wilson Ramos To Be Paired In Camp

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas said that the plan is for starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard and catcher Wilson Ramos to be paired up in bullpens and spring games so that they can develop better chemistry and comfort in working together during the regular season. Thor allowed a career-high 4.28 ERA (league-high 94 earned runs) […]

Chris Taylor Gets Two-Year Extension

The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a two-year, $13.4 million extension with infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor on Friday, according to a source. The deal buys out the final two years of Taylor's arbitration years. He was seeking $5.8 million in salary arbitration for the 2020 season. Instead, he will make $5.6 million this season and $7.8 […]

Kendrys Morales Retires From Baseball

First baseman/designated hitter Kendrys Morales announced his retirement on Friday after a career spanning 13 seasons and seven teams. The 36-year-old hit just .194 with two home runs in 201 plate appearances with the Athletics and Yankees last season, and he was released by New York in July. He defected from Cuba in 2004 to […]

Red Sox Still Seeking Top-10 Prospect From Twins

The Boston Red Sox are still seeking a top-10 prospect from the Minnesota Twins in addition to pitcher Brusdar Graterol in the three-team blockbuster deal that would include Mookie Betts and starting pitcher David Price going to the Dodgers. So far, the Twins have balked at this request. Boston's concerns over Graterol's medicals have held […]

Joc Pederson Loses Arbitration Case

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson lost his salary arbitration case on Friday and will earn $7.75 million in 2020 instead of the $9.5 million he was requesting, according to a source. Pederson is expected to be dealt to the Angels if/when the Dodgers blockbuster deal for Mookie Betts and David Price is officially finalized. […]

Sean Lee Likely To Return For Another Season

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee is likely to return for an 11th NFL season in 2020. The oft-injured Lee managed to play a full 16 games last year for the first time in his career, and it was huge for the Cowboys with Leighton Vander Esch missing time with a neck ailment to finish the […]

Giants Interested In Yasiel Puig

The San Francisco Giants have interest in outfielder Yasiel Puig, according to sources. President of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi has familiarity with Puig from their time together with the Dodgers. The 29-year-old power-speed guy would have a good shot at regular playing time in San Francisco, but the pitcher-friendly environment in the bay wouldn't help […]

Rays Showing Interest In Yasiel Puig

The Tampa Bay Rays have shown interest in outfielder Yasiel Puig, but it's unclear how serious their interest is. Puig played in 149 games with the Reds and Indians in 2019 and hit .267/.327/.458 with 24 home runs and set career highs in RBI (84) and stolen bases (19) in 555 at-bats. He's still on […]

Jamal Adams Could Become Highest-Paid Safety

New York Jets safety Jamal Adams wants to get a long-term extension from the team this offseason, but the Jets are in no rush with two more years of control of Adams, plus they could use the franchise tag on him in 2022. Bears safety Eddie Jackson reset the safety market last month, and he […]

Jordan Reed Unlikely To Return To Redskins

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (concussion), who missed all of last season with his seventh documented concussion, is unlikely to return to the team in 2020. Reed hasn't played more than 13 games in a season since 2015, and he is an obvious cut candidate with a salary cap hit of $10.3 million in […]

Paul Richardson A Candidate For Release

If Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson is on the roster on the fifth day of the new league year, then $2 million of his $6 million 2020 base salary becomes guaranteed. Richardson would count $8 million against the salary cap instead of $6 million if he's cut after that date. One source familiar with […]

Dak Prescott Extension Talks About To Heat Up

Dallas Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones said the team's extension talks with quarterback Dak Prescott are about to heat up. “We want to get this done,” Jones said Thursday. “Things are fixing to heat up. We want to put every foot forward and try to grind this out and get a deal done.” If the […]

Patrick Mahomes Extension Unlikely To Be Done Until After Draft

The Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes are both committed to getting a long-term extension done this offseason in order to try and build a dynasty in KC, and there's no question that Mahomes will become the highest-paid player in the NFL when that happens. He'll be in line to make an average salary […]

Ron Roenicke In Line To Become Next Red Sox Manager

Boston Red Sox bench coach Ron Roenicke is in line to replace Alex Cora as the team's next manager after a ruling comes down from Major League Baseball regarding their investigation of allegations that the Red Sox cheated in 2018. Roenicke has been the team's bench coach the last two seasons, and he was the […]

Hunter Pence In Agreement With Giants

The San Francisco Giants are in agreement on an undisclosed deal with outfielder Hunter Pence, according to a source. Pence is headed to San Francisco on Friday to take a physical after turning down offers from the Astros and Padres. The veteran outfielder was named the American League Comeback Player of the Year in 2019 […]

Tyler Glasnow Underwent Wrist Procedure In November

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (wrist) underwent a median nerve decompression procedure in his right wrist back in November, but he's been throwing without issues, including a bullpen session on Friday. Glasnow is considered to be on schedule for the beginning of spring training. The 26-year-old former top prospect made just 12 starts […]

Cowboys To Have More Complex Defense In 2020

The Dallas Cowboys Defense will continue with a four-man defensive front under new defensive coordinator Mike Nolan, who is 60 years old and who has 32 years of experience as an NFL coach, including from 2005 through 2008 as the head coach of the 49ers. He wants Dallas' defense to have "a swarming type of […]

Panthers Re-Sign Joey Slye

The Carolina Panthers agreed to a one-year contract extension with impending exclusive-rights free-agent kicker Joey Slye on Thursday. In Slye's first NFL season, he was 25-for-32 on field-goal attempts and made 31 of his 35 extra points. He was 8-for-11 from 50-plus yards, with his longest make coming from 55 yards out. Slye's eight made […]