Jeff Samardzija Throws Live Batting Practice Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) got through his live batting practice session on Tuesday and said he felt good while throwing all of his pitches. Samardzija is coming off season-ending shoulder surgery and will see some action when the team kicks off their spring schedule this weekend. The Giants anticipate him being […]

Cardinals Not Happy With Carlos Martinez's Training Regimen

St. Louis Cardinals executive John Mozeliak voiced his displeasure with starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder) after already being injured in camp after he dealt with arm issues for most of the 2018 season. "Obviously, there’s a history with Carlos’ shoulder and it would be probably in everybody’s best interest if he maintained a constant or […]

Yu Darvish Throws Live Batting Practice Tuesday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow) threw live batting practice on Tuesday and "looked good," according to manager Joe Maddon. The Japanese right-hander was a failure in his first year in Chicago, going 1-3 with a 4.95 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 49 K's in 40 innings over just eight starts due to his arm […]

Padres Not Ruling Out Bryce Harper

The San Diego Padres are not ruling out signing free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper after they agreed to a 10-year, $300 million deal with shortstop Manny Machado on Tuesday. Harper is expected to receive a deal that surpasses Machado's, so it remains unlikely that the Padres would land both of the prize free agents of the […]

DeMarcus Lawrence Won't Sign Franchise Tag

Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence said he will not sign the franchise tender if he's tagged for the second straight season. Lawrence has turned into one of the best young pass rushers in the NFL and has recorded 25 sacks in the last two seasons with Dallas. The Cowboys have two weeks […]

Rob Gronkowski To Make Decision In Next Few Weeks

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said his client will likely make a decision on his playing future "in the next couple of weeks." While Gronk looked somewhat rejuvenated late in the team's Super Bowl run, the 29-year-old has been worn down by injuries throughout his career and has clearly lost […]

Justin Upton Hitting Off A Tee

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (knee) is hitting off a tee and will move to soft toss soon. Upton is dealing with tendinitis in his knee, but it isn't very serious and he should be ready for the start of the regular season. The team's starting left fielder hit .257/.344/.463 with 30 home runs, […]

Ryan Brasier Having Toe Examined

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Ryan Brasier is dealing with an infection in his pinkie toe and went back to Boston to have it examined. Brasier had a stellar 1.60 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 29 strikeouts in 33 2/3 innings for Boston in 2018 and has become a big part of the back end of […]

Manny Machado Agrees With Padres

The San Diego Padres agreed to a 10-year deal for $300 million with free-agent shortstop Manny Machado on Tuesday, according to a league source. The Padres stepped up and landed one of the top free agents this year in Machado, who will play third base for them. The talented 26-year-old hit .297/.367/.538 with 37 home […]

Tyler Glasnow Experimenting With Pause In Delivery

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow is experimenting with an Alex Cobb-like pause in his delivery during live batting practice on Tuesday. The young right-hander also worked with pitching coach Kyle Snyder to shorten his delivery to the plate and it has helped him consistently reach the upper-90s with his fastball so far this […]

Charles Clay Signing With Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals are signing free-agent tight end Charles Clay to a one-year deal worth up to $3.25 million on Tuesday, according to a source. The deal includes a $350,000 signing bonus. Clay was an afterthought in Buffalo's offense the last couple years and had only 21 catches for 184 yards and no scores in […]

Joakim Soria Has Right Hip Discomfort

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Joakim Soria will be held back in camp a bit as he deals with right hip discomfort. Unless the injury gets worse, Soria has plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day. The 34-year-old had a 3.12 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 75 K's in 60 2/3 innings for the White […]

Johnny Cueto Throws On Monday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) said he threw from 45 feet on Monday and felt good. It was the first time he had thrown since having Tommy John surgery. Cueto isn't a lock to pitch at all in 2018 after undergoing elbow reconstruction, and if he does he won't be of much […]

Austin Seferian-Jenkins Becomes Free Agent

The Jacksonville Jaguars declined the 2019 option for tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins on Tuesday, making him a free agent. He started the first five games of the season and caught 11 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown before missing the final 11 games with a core muscle injury. His best year came in 2017 […]

Jaguars Exercise Calais Campbell's Option

The Jacksonville Jaguars exercised the 2019 options for defensive end Calais Campbell, defensive end Lerentee McCray and safety Cody Davis. Campbell has been a Pro Bowl selection the last two years with the Jaguars and has accumulated 25 sacks in that time frame. He'll enter his 12th season in 2019 and had a franchise-record 14.5 […]

Miguel Sano Wearing Walking Boot

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (foot) will wear a walking boot to keep the gash on his foot from re-opening. It sounds as though he'll only need it for five to seven days. His injury isn't serious and he should be ready for Opening Day, but it's not good news for a player that […]

Jon Gray Adds Weight As He Looks To Rebound

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray packed on the pounds in the offseason and now weighs 235 pounds after weighing 209 pounds at one point last season. His Weight Watchers program included "eating anything and everything" and dedicating himself to lifting heavy. "I’m right where I need to be,” said Gray, the third overall pick […]

Carlos Martinez Shut Down From Throwing For Two Weeks

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder) will be on a no-throw program for two weeks after the team discovered that his right shoulder strength isn't where it needed to be in camp. The good news is he doesn't have any structural damage. The bad news is Martinez dealt with arm issues for most […]

Miguel Cabrera In Camp And Healthy

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (biceps) was back in camp on Monday and took part in the full-squad workout after playing in just 38 games last season due to a torn biceps. The 36-year-old also missed significant time in 2017 with two herniated discs in his back that led to pain in his hips […]

49ers Interested In Trading For Odell Beckham Jr.?

The San Francisco 49ers gave the sense that they'd be interested in trading for New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. as the season ended, and that sense still persists halfway into February. They've had real interest in OBJ for almost a year, but the question is whether the Giants would actually consider trading […]

Mallex Smith's Status For Japan Series In Doubt

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mallex Smith's (elbow) status for the Japan Series against the A's in Tokyo on March 20-21 is in doubt after he strained the flexor bundle in his right elbow when overdoing his throwing routine last month in preparation for spring training. He won't be allowed to throw for several weeks and won't […]

White Sox Remain In On Manny Machado

The Chicago White Sox remain a strong factor in the sweepstakes for free-agent shortstop Manny Machado along with the Padres, according to sources. Machado is believed to be the first preference of both front offices, as well as the Phillies. Machado is one of the best defensive and offensive shortstops in the game but can […]

Cowboys Decline Terrance Williams' Option

The Dallas Cowboys declined the option on wide receiver Terrance Williams for the 2019 season on Monday, making him an unrestricted free agent in March, according to sources. Williams, 29, played in just three games in 2018 due to injury and a suspension and had two catches for 18 yards. He was never much of […]

Yoan Moncada Could Play Third Base

Chicago White Sox second baseman Yoan Moncada could be the team's Opening Day third baseman, according to manager Rick Renteria. Moncada has yet to really impress in the big leagues in his three seasons, hitting .234/.319/.399 in 211 games, but he did have 17 home runs, 61 RBI and 12 stolen bases in his first […]

49ers Expected To Use Franchise Tag On Robbie Gould

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to use the franchise tag on kicker Robbie Gould if they are unable to work out a multi-year contract extension. San Fran hasn't used the tag since 2012 with safety Dashon Goldson. The franchise tag for a kicker is expected to be around $5 million for one season. In […]

Mark Trumbo To Be Held Out Of Early Spring Games

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo (knee) will not be ready to play in early spring training games, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Trumbo had knee surgery last September and hit .261/.313/.452 with 17 home runs and 44 RBI in just 90 games for the O's last year. He's two years removed from a career-high 47 […]

Cesar Hernandez Healthy This Spring

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez (foot) is fully healed this spring after breaking his foot on a foul ball last July. He played the rest of the season with his broken foot, but his numbers declined considerably in the second half. "I’m not going to lie," Hernandez said. "It was tough playing with a […]

Alex Bregman Making Throws Across Diamond

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (elbow) threw across the diamond for the first time on Monday since he had surgery to remove bone chips from his right elbow. Bregman is also fielding ground balls, hitting and throwing past 90 feet, so he should be just fine for Opening Day. The soon-to-be 25-year-old hit .286/.394/.532 […]

Bruce Bochy To Retire At End Of Season

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy will retire at the end of the 2019 season. Bochy will turn 64 in April and will be in the Hall of Fame eventually. He enters this season with a career managerial record of 1,926-1,944 with the Padres and Giants. He won three World Series rings with San Fran […]

Victor Robles Could Hit Ninth At Times

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that outfielder Victor Robles could hit ninth some games in order to give the team a second leadoff hitter at the end of the order. It'll hurt his overall fantasy upside, but the 21-year-old hit .288/.348/.525 with three home runs and 10 RBI in his first 59 major league […]