CJ Alexander Back In Spring Lineup

Athletics third baseman CJ Alexander (undisclosed) is back at third base and is batting eighth in the Cactus League game on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Alexander is back in action after he was removed from Monday's spring game against the Chicago White Sox due to an undisclosed injury. Obviously, it wasn't a very serious […]

Roman Anthony Returns To Grapefruit League Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony (illness) is back int he team's Grapefruit League lineup on Wednesday, starting in left field and batting seventh against the Minnesota Twins. Anthony has been out of the spring lineup since March 2 due to a virus that has been going around the Red Sox's clubhouse. It caused […]

Tyrel Dodson Re-Signs To Two-Year Deal With Miami

The Miami Dolphins are re-signing linebacker Tyrel Dodson to an undisclosed two-year deal on Wednesday, a source tells ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques. Dodson signed a one-year, $4.2 million deal last offseason with the Seattle Seahawks but was released after nine games. Miami then claimed him off waivers, and he started three of his nine games with […]

Cooper Kupp Expected To Be Released

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports on Wednesday that the most likely outcome for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is a release since he came out and said the week before the Super Bowl that the Rams were looking to trade him. This mostly has everything to do about Kupp's contract. Although he has […]

Chiefs Restructure Chris Jones' Contract

The Kansas City Chiefs restructured the contract of defensive tackle Chris Jones on Wednesday, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. In addition to Jones, the Chiefs also restructured quarterback Patrick Mahomes' contract to free up $49.446 million in salary cap space for this year. In recent weeks, the Chiefs placed the franchise tag on offensive […]

Aaron Rodgers Deciding Between Steelers, Giants

FOX Sports' Ralph Vacchiano reports that free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers is deciding between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants. He's also hoping that the Minnesota Vikings will get involved. The fallback option for both the Steelers and Giants appears to be Russell Wilson. If Rodgers signs with the Vikings and Wilson re-signs with Pittsburgh, […]

Bills Bring Damar Hamlin Back

The Buffalo Bills agreed to terms to re-sign safety Damar Hamlin on an undisclosed one-year deal, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Hamlin, who famously went into cardiac arrest on the field against the Cincinnati Bengals on a Monday night game in 2022, will stick around in Buffalo for a fifth season after collecting 89 […]

Willi Castro The Top Option At 2B For Twins?

The Athletic's Dan Hayes writes that if all of the Minnesota Twins options at second base -- a group that includes Willi Castro, Edouard Julien, Brooks Lee and Mickey Gasper -- are healthy going into the 2025 regular season, the team would likely give the bulk of their plate appearances at the keystone to Castro, […]

Yandy Diaz Could Be Moved Out Of Leadoff Spot

The Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin writes that the Tampa Bay Rays are considering dropping first baseman Yandy Diaz down in the lineup from the leadoff spot as a way to boost their offense in 2025. Diaz has served as the team's leadoff hitter the last two seasons, but the 33-year-old veteran could be moved […]

Brandon Woodruff Faces Minor-League Hitters On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) faced live batters for the first time this spring on Tuesday in a minor-league game and hit 93-94 mph with his fastball. It was the first time Woodruff pitched in a game in almost 18 months after having shoulder surgery, and he allowed three runs on three hits (one […]

Dustin May Wins Fifth Rotation Spot

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dustin May will officially open the 2025 regular season as the team's No. 5 starter with right-hander Tony Gonsolin (back) opening the year on the injured list due to a back injury he suffered while lifting weights. Recovery from surgery on his right UCL and surgery to fix an esophageal tear […]

Roki Sasaki To Start Game 2 In Japan

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced on Tuesday that Japanese rookie right-hander Roki Sasaki will start Game 2 in Tokyo, Japan, on March 19 against the Chicago Cubs. Sasaki was expected all along to start one of the games in his native Japan to kick the 2025 season off, but now it's official. The 23-year-old […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto To Start Game 1 Against Cubs

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced on Tuesday that right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start the first game of the 2025 regular season on March 18 against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, Japan. It was always expected that Yamamoto would start the first game in his native Japan, and now it's official. The 26-year-old second-year hurler […]

Joey Bosa Agrees To Join The Bills

Five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Joey Bosa reached an agreement on Tuesday night on a one-year, $12.6 million deal with the Buffalo Bills, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. Bosa will essentially replace veteran pass-rusher Von Miller, who was cut by the Bills over the weekend. The 29-year-old former third overall pick by the Chargers […]

Cowboys, Dolphins, Ravens To Each Have Four Compensatory Picks

The NFL announced the 35 compensatory picks on Tuesday for the 2025 NFL draft this April, with the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Ravens having the most with four each. In total, 35 selections were awarded to 15 teams. The Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks each have three compensatory picks. […]

Ravens Releasing Arthur Maulet, Marcus Williams

The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec reports that the Baltimore Ravens are releasing both cornerback Arthur Maulet and safety Marcus Williams. The move to release Maulet will create $2.2 million in salary cap space in 2025. Maulet, 31, was a key member of one of the NFL's best defenses back in 2023, but he only played in […]

Evan Engram Visiting With Chargers

Two-time Pro Bowl tight end Evan Engram is visiting with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. After being cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, Engram is making the rounds and also visited with the Denver Broncos as he looks to sign with a new team in free […]

Steelers Finalizing One-Year Deal With Kenneth Gainwell

The Pittsburgh Steelers are finalizing an undisclosed one-year deal with former Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell on Tuesday night, sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Gainwell will stay in the state of Pennsylvania and become the change-of pace option behind Jaylen Warren after Najee Harris left in free agency to join the Los Angeles […]

Trent Sherfield Sr. Joining Broncos On Two-Year Contract

Free-agent wide receiver Trent Sherfield Sr. is signing with the Denver Broncos on Tuesday on a two-year, $8 million deal, sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Sherfield will join the Broncos in 2025 after playing in 17 regular-season games (one start) with the Minnesota Vikings last year and catching only eight of his nine targets […]

J.J. McCarthy Likely To Be Vikings Starter In 2025

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that with quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones now out of town, it's considered likely that J.J. McCarthy (knee) will be the Minnesota Vikings' starting QB in 2025. The Vikings had plenty of interest in retaining one of Darnold or Jones, but they were outbid by the Seahawks and Colts, […]

Demarcus Robinson Signs Two-Year Deal With 49ers

Former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson signed a two-year, $9.5 million deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday that includes $6 million fully guaranteed, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Robinson will remain in the NFC West after spending the last two seasons with the Rams. In 33 regular-season games (21 starts) for L.A., […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Mitch Garver

X-rays on Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver's hand/wrist came back negative on Tuesday after he was hit by a pitch during his second plate appearance in Monday's Cactus League game. Trainers and a team doctor will look at Garver on Wednesday to see if a CT scan is necessary, but the Mariners think they avoided […]

Colson Montgomery Optioned To Triple-A

The Chicago White Sox announced on Tuesday that they optioned shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery (back) to Triple-A Charlotte. Montgomery, who is ranked as the No. 39 overall prospect this year per MLB Pipeline, had a real shot to open the 2025 regular season as Chicago's starting shortstop, but a back injury has limited him to […]

Tyler Mahle Scratched On Tuesday With "Forearm Soreness"

Texas Rangers right-hander Tyler Mahle (forearm) was scratched from his scheduled Cactus League start on Tuesday versus the division-rival Los Angeles Angels with what was described as "forearm soreness." The Rangers are taking an abundance of caution, but as the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant points out, there is always caution and concern when it […]

Max Scherzer Being Scratched From Next Outing Due To Sore Thumb

The Toronto Blue Jays are bumping right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) from his scheduled Grapefruit League start on Thursday against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles due to a sore right thumb that he developed after his last spring outing last Saturday against the Detroit Tigers. Manager John Schneider said the team is "just being extra careful with […]

Jacoby Brissett Plans To Sign With Cardinals

Free-agent quarterback Jacoby Brissett plans to sign with the Arizona Cardinals, a source tells ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Brissett, who spent last year with the New England Patriots, will become the new backup to starter Kyler Murray in Arizona. Eleven of Brissett's 53 career starts have come with new Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as his […]

Justin Reid Agrees With Saints On Three-Year Deal

Former Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid reached an agreement on Tuesday with the New Orleans Saints on a three-year, $31.5 million deal that includes $22.25 million fully guaranteed, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Prairieville, Louisiana, native will be returning home after spending the last three years with the Chiefs. He played his […]

Cowboys Agree To One-Year Deal With Payton Turner

The Dallas Cowboys agreed to a one-year deal worth $3 million with free-agent defensive end Payton Turner on Tuesday, sources tell ESPN Dallas' Todd Archer. Turner will receive $2 million guaranteed. Payton, the former 28th overall pick in the first round in 2021 by the New Orleans Saints out of Houston, played in a combined […]

Falcons Signing Leonard Floyd To $10 Million Deal

The Atlanta Falcons are signing former San Francisco 49ers pass-rusher Leonard Floyd on Tuesday to a one-year deal worth $10 million, sources tell NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. After being released by the 49ers on Tuesday, Floyd will come home, as he went to the University of Georgia and is a Chauncey, Georgia, native. The 32-year-old […]

Anthony Nelson Re-Signs With Buccaneers For Two Years

Pass-rusher Anthony Nelson re-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday for two years and $10 million, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Nelson's new deal can max out at $12 million through incentives. Nelson was originally drafted by the Buccaneers in the fourth round (107th overall) in 2019 out of Iowa, and he's spent […]