Ian Happ Wants To See Time At Second Base

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ made it clear to manager Joe Maddon in the offseason that he wants to be considered an option for second base in 2019. Maddon plans to rotate Happ around again this season in an effort to keep him in the lineup consistently. He'll be an option in the outfield and […]

Miles Mikolas Plans To Use Changeup More

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas, who will start the team's first Grapefruit League game this Saturday, plans to use his changeup more this year. "That's something I obviously want to work on, a pitch I want to have," said Mikolas, who threw his changeup 4.4 percent of the time, according to Statcast. "This […]

Alex Reyes Throws To Live Hitters

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes (shoulder) faced live hitters in camp on Tuesday for the first time since May 30 of last season. Reyes said the session went well. He is on track to be ready to pitch in Grapefruit League games and possibly put himself in consideration for the Opening Day rotation, […]

Alex Bregman To Face Live Pitching Wednesday

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (elbow) is scheduled to face live pitching in camp on Wednesday. Bregman is progressing nicely and should be fine for Opening Day after having surgery in January to remove bone chips from his throwing elbow. He broke out last year with a .286/.394/.532 slash line, 31 home runs, 105 […]

Giants Still Have Shot At Bryce Harper

It's unclear how big of a contract the San Francisco Giants will/have offered free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper, but the belief is that they have a shot at him and the Phillies have a tough road to get something done. The Giants are believed to want more of a short-term deal, but Harper is trying to […]

Bryce Harper Reluctant To Sign With Phillies?

Free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper is believed to be reluctant to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to sources. However, if the Phils can get to $326 million for Harper -- which would beat Giancarlo Stanton's deal -- it could overrule his doubts. The Phillies are thought to be the favorites to land Harper, especially now […]

Buccaneers Sign Andre Ellington

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free-agent running back Andre Ellington to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday. Ellington played almost five seasons under head coach Bruce Arians in their time with the Cardinals, so the two have familiarity. The sixth-round pick in 2013 was out of the league last year and carried the ball five […]

Emmanuel Sanders Won't Restructure His Contract

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (Achilles) said that he wouldn't restructure his current deal. "It ain’t happening. No way Jose," Sanders tweeted. The 31-year-old tore his Achilles in practice on Dec. 5 and is schedule to count $12.94 million against the salary cap in 2019. If Denver exercises his 2019 salary before March 12, […]

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 […]