Chain Gangs To Be Replaced In 2025

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that the Hawk-Eye virtual measurement for the line to gain is scheduled to replace the chains as the primary measurement system for the NFL regular season in 2025. The chain gain will remain on the sidelines as a backup option. The average time to measure with the chains came out […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Working To Be More Efficient On The Bases

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had an incredible 2024 season that resulted in him being the runner-up for the American League MVP award, but he wants to be more efficient as a baserunner in 2025. "I'm one of the fastest guys in the league, so I shouldn't be getting thrown out the way […]

Vikings Keeping Sam Darnold Would Represent Big Shift In Their Plans

If the Minnesota Vikings bring back impending free-agent quarterback Sam Darnold, ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that they'd be blowing up their plans for young quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) and their entire roster. Putting the franchise tag on Darnold this year and again next year would cost around $40 million in 2025 and around $48 million […]

Bears Could Add Another Running Back This Offseason

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift is likely to be on the team's roster in 2025 -- he'll be making $8 million this year, with $6.11 million fully guaranteed. However, ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that there has been a lot of chatter about Chicago adding another running back this offseason, based on the formula that […]

Giants To Pick Up Kayvon Thibodeau's Fifth-Year Option?

ESPN's Dan Graziano thinks it feels like the right move for the New York Giants to pick up linebacker Kayvon Thibodeau's fifth-year option for 2026, which would guarantee him $16.06 million, feels like the right move. New York took Thibodeaux fifth overall in the 2022 draft out of Oregon, and he has shown some flashes, […]

Micah Parsons Could Become Highest-Paid Defensive Player In The NFL

ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that Dallas Cowboys All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons, who is heading into his fifth-year-option season in 2025, might end up being the highest-paid defensive player in the league whenever he signs a contract extension. Because that distinction could also be made for a few other players as well, Graziano thinks the Cowboys […]

Rams Give Jonah Jackson Permission To Seek A Trade

The Los Angeles Rams have given offensive guard Jonah Jackson (shoulder) permission to seek a trade, sources tell ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The former Detroit Lions Pro Bowler signed a big deal with the Rams in free agency last year (three years, $51 million) but played in just four games in 2024 due to a shoulder […]

Patriots Give Davon Godchaux Permission To Seek A Trade

The New England Patriots have given defensive tackle Davon Godchaux permission to seek a trade, sources tell NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Interested teams have already made contact with Godchaux, and the veteran defensive lineman will likely be on the move this offseason given the team's scheme change on defense. In his fourth year in New […]

Saints Leaning Towards Keeping Derek Carr?

New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said on Wednesday at the NFL Combine that the team feels like they can win with quarterback Derek Carr, and new head coach Kellen Moore also said the team feels fortunate to have Carr on the roster. The Saints still have contract stuff to figure out with Carr, […]

Max Meyer Tops Out At 97 MPH In Grapefruit League Debut

Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer, who didn't throw a pitch 97 mph or faster in 2024, topped out at 97.7 mph in his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday against the division-rival New York Mets. Meyer threw only 13 pitches (seven strikes) and walked one in an inning of work and looked to be throwing only […]

Masataka Yoshida Cleared For Live Batting Practice

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) has been cleared to take live batting practice in camp, according to Mass Live's Christopher Smith. Yoshida needed surgery last October to fix a tear in the labrum in his right shoulder, which is why he's been delayed early in spring training. However, the Red Sox expect […]

Bryce Harper Should Be Fine After Being Hit By Pitch

Updating a previous report, the Philadelphia Phillies think first baseman Bryce Harper (triceps) will be fine after he was hit by a pitch in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to manager Rob Thomson. Harper left the game immediately in the sixth inning and has a contusion in the right triceps […]

Stuart Fairchild Back From Thumb Surgery

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Stuart Fairchild (thumb) made another start in center field on Wednesday in a Cactus League game against the Los Angeles Angels. It's Fairchild's third game of the spring -- he went 0-for-5 with a strikeout in his first two contests -- since having surgery on his right thumb late last season. The […]

Liam Hendriks Looks Good In Spring Debut

Boston Red Sox right-handed reliever Liam Hendriks (elbow) was up to 96 mph on the radar gun in his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday versus the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays while tossing a scoreless inning. It was Hendriks' first game action since a minor-league rehab appearance last June. The 36-year-old veteran allowed a single and […]

Connor Wong Could Play In Games This Weekend

The Boston Red Sox are "shooting for the weekend" for catcher Connor Wong (shoulder) to make his Grapefruit League debut, according to manager Alex Cora. "He's going to get live at-bats tomorrow and the next day," Cora said. Wong has been slowed early in spring training with a sore shoulder, but it's not an injury […]

Brayan Bello To Throw Bullpen On Friday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (shoulder) is set to throw a bullpen session at camp on Friday, according to Mass Live's Christopher Smith. Barring a setback with his right shoulder, the Red Sox believe that Bello will be ready for Opening Day in late March. The 25-year-old has been dealing with right-shoulder soreness early […]

Heliot Ramos Hits In Batting Cages Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (oblique) hit off the tee and soft toss in the batting cages at camp on Wednesday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser. Ramos was originally scheduled to resume swinging on Thursday after dealing with a sore oblique early in spring training. It's a good sign that the […]

Bryce Harper Leaves Early After Being Hit By Pitch

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (biceps) was hit on the right biceps by a Richard Lovelady pitch on Wednesday during his Grapefruit League debut versus the Toronto Blue Jays and immediately came out of the game. The 32-year-old was hit in the arm in his third plate appearance of the day in the sixth […]

Trent Williams Ready To Play In 2025

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on Wednesday at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis that All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) is ready and motivated to play in 2025. "Trent is playing. Trent is ready, he's motivated," Lynch said. Williams is entering his age-37 and missed the final six games of last year […]

49ers Start Contract Talks With Brock Purdy

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on Wednesday at the NFL Combine that the team has started negotiations with quarterback Brock Purdy on long-term contract extension. Despite a down year in 2024 in which he threw for 3,864 yards (career-low 65.9 completion percentage), 20 touchdowns and a career-high 12 interceptions in 15 starts, […]

49ers Will Honor Deebo Samuel Sr.'s Trade Request

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on Wednesday at the NFL Combine that the team is on good terms with wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. and will honor his trade request. "He asked for a fresh start and we're going to honor that," Lynch said. Samuel asked for a trade right after the […]

Jared Jones Debuts New Pitch In Spring Game

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones debuted his new two-seam fastball, which is a "sinker or whatever you want to call it," during a Grapefruit League game on Tuesday. In two scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves, Jones threw the new pitch five times, with it generating a called strike and four swings -- two fouls […]

Brandon Nimmo Expected To Make Grapefruit League Debut Soon

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (foot) is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut soon, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Nimmo has been delayed in spring training this year after playing through plantar fasciitis in his left foot for the majority of last season. However, the 31-year-old said he's feeling much better now and […]

Starling Marte To Take Live Batting Practice In Early March

MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports that New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee) will begin taking live batting practice early in March on the back fields in camp. The veteran outfielder has been dealing with knee soreness since last summer, although the Mets remain confident he'll be good to go for Opening Day in late March. […]

Tarik Skubal To Start On Opening Day Against Dodgers

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal will get the nod on Opening Day on March 27 against the World Series-champion Los Angeles Dodgers. "I'm looking forward to the challenge. You don't know how many Opening Days you're going to start in your career and I'm honored to be able to start two of them," Skubal said. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Back In Camp

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (illness) is back in camp after missing a few days while battling the flu, according to MLB.com's AJ Cassavell. Tatis will likely have a light day on Wednesday as he builds back up, according to manager Mike Shildt. It' unclear when the 26-year-old will make his Cactus League […]

Aaron Judge To Hit Second In 2025

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Foul Territory on Wednesday that he's planning to return outfielder Aaron Judge to the No. 2 spot in the lineup this year. Boone explains that it makes sense with the Yankees' lineup being left-handed heavy, especially with outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) currently sidelined. The skipper said […]

Will Smith To Make Cactus League Debut On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (ankle) is set to make his Cactus League debut for the Dodgers on Friday against the Los Angeles Angels, according to the Los Angeles Times' Jack Harris. A minor ankle injury kept Smith sidelined early in the spring training slate, but he's ready to go now and will be […]

Freddie Freeman Scheduled To DH On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (ankle) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut as the designated hitter on Thursday against the division-rival Colorado Rockies, according to the Los Angeles Times' Jack Harris. The Dodgers have eased Freeman into the early portion of spring training after he had surgery in December to remove […]

Matthew Stafford Expected To Stay With Rams?

According to SNY's Connor Hughes, the current sentiment shared by most right now is that the Los Angeles Rams won't trade veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford this offseason. The permission that the Rams granted Stafford to talk with other teams is likely nothing more than a means to figure out his value. Hughes believes that eventually, […]