Anthony Swarzak Will Be Behind In Spring Training

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak (shoulder) will be behind when he reports to spring training. Swarzak was listed as the favorite for save duties in Seattle, but that was before the team signed Hunter Strickland on Thursday. The right-hander was limited to only 26 1/3 innings with the Mets in 2018 because of injury, […]

Jordan Zimmermann Has Resumed Throwing

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann (abdomen) said he has already started throwing in Florida after core muscle surgery in October. He hasn't had any neck or back issues and isn't expected to need a nerve-block injection for the first time in a few years. Zimmermann will be 33 in May and just isn't much […]

Hunter Strickland Agrees With Mariners

The Seattle Mariners agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent relief pitcher Hunter Strickland on Thursday, according to sources. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Strickland missed time with a fractured hand last season and posted a 3.97 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 14 saves and 37 strikeouts in 45 1/3 innings for the Giants. Now […]

Dodgers Moving Focus To J.T. Realmuto

The Los Angeles Dodgers are focusing on a potential trade for Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto, with intensive talks on-going. The Dodgers have been one of a handful of teams interested in the backstop all offseason, but things may be getting more serious. Realmuto hit .277/.340/.484 with 21 home runs and 74 RBI last year […]

Cubs Agree With Brad Brach

The Chicago Cubs agreed to an undisclosed deal with free-agent relief pitcher Brad Brach on Thursday, according to sources. Brach struggled with Baltimore in 2018, posting a 4.85 ERA, 1.77 WHIP, 8.8 K/9 and 11 saves in 42 outings before being traded to Atlanta, where he was much better in 27 games (1.52 ERA, 1.31 […]

Dodgers Agree With A.J. Pollock

The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to an undisclosed deal with free-agent outfielder A.J. Pollock on Thursday, according to sources. Pollock is a big addition for the Dodgers even if they already have a somewhat stacked outfield despite trading Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp this offseason. The 31-year-old helps bring more balance to a left-handed heavy […]

Bengals Content With Andy Dalton

Despite the Cincinnati Bengals firing of head coach Marvin Lewis after the season, league sources indicate more than one candidate during the team's coaching search expressed approval in quarterback Andy Dalton. Dalton has proven himself capable in the eyes of the personnel department and also has two years remaining with no dead salary cap charge […]

Steelers Talking Extension With Ben Roethlisberger

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II said the team has already started talking about a contract extension with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who will be in the final year of his current deal in 2019. “So, I think that Ben has some good years left. He’s still, I would say, close to being in the prime […]

Chris Boswell Expected To See Competition In Training Camp

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II said that kicker Chris Boswell, who is due a $2 million roster bonus in March, is expected to be on the roster in training camp this summer. However, Rooney said that general manager Kevin Colbert will be looking to give Boswell competition after he struggled in 2018. Boswell made […]

Steelers Not Closing The Door On Antonio Brown Returning

Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II isn't closing the door on wide receiver Antonio Brown returning for his 10th season in the NFL. Despite the fact that Brown hasn't returned calls from players, coaches and even Rooney himself, Rooney indicated that the team can fix the fractured relationship with Brown. “There are a lot of […]

Jets Officially Hire Dowell Loggains

The New York Jets officially hired Dowell Loggains as their next offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach on Wednesday. Loggains has worked under head coach Adam Gase in both Chicago and Miami. With Gase likely running the show on offense, Loggains' main task will be to continue the development of quarterback Sam Darnold, who was very up and […]

Albert Wilson Has Avoided Setbacks

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson (hip) has progressed in his rehab without setbacks since suffering a hip injury in October, according to a league source. Doctors have ruled out surgery once and for all for Wilson and has raised hope that he will be able to get back on the field this spring. The […]

Giants Sign Drew Pomeranz

The San Francisco Giants signed free-agent starting pitcher Drew Pomeranz to a one-year deal on Wednesday, according to sources. The deal is for $1.5 million and it can max out at $5 million with incentives. The left-hander had a rough year in 2018 with the Red Sox, going 2-6 with a 6.08 ERA, 1.77 WHIP […]

Deon Cain Could Have Role In Colts Offense

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Deon Cain, who is recovering from a torn ACL in his rookie year, could have a role in the offense in 2019. “We think Cain has great upside,” general manager Chris Ballard said last week. He's targeting August for his return to the practice field around the start of training camp. […]

Larry Fitzgerald Returning For Another Season

The Arizona Cardinals signed veteran wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald to a one-year deal on Wednesday so that he can return for a 16th season. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Fitzgerald will turn 36 at the end of August but will remain the No. 1 wideout on the team because of his experience. His numbers […]

Brandon Morrow Hopes To Play Catch Early Next Month

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Morrow (elbow) is hoping to play catch around Feb. 6. Morrow had 22 saves in his first season in Chicago in 2018, but his elbow injury cost him the entire second half of the season, and it looks like he won't be ready for Opening Day in 2019. The right-hander […]

Redskins Optimistic About Alex Smith

Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said the team is "optimistic" that quarterback Alex Smith (leg) will be ready for the start of the 2019 season, but he also said "we'll see." In his first year with Washington, Smith was a disappointment, throwing for 2,108 yards, 10 touchdowns and five interceptions with an 85.7 QB […]

Chiefs Fire Bob Sutton

The Kansas City Chiefs relieved defensive coordinator Bob Sutton of his duties on Tuesday. Sutton was head coach Andy Reid's defensive coordinator for all six of his years in KC, but the Chiefs defense continued to trend downward in 2018 and was their Achilles heel in the AFC Championship loss to the Patriots last weekend. […]

Nick Markakis Re-Signs With Braves

The Atlanta Braves re-signed outfielder Nick Markakis to a one-year, $6 million deal on Tuesday, according to a source. The 35-year-old will return to Atlanta after earning his first All-Star nod in 2018. He finished with a slash line of .297/.366/.440 with 14 home runs, 93 RBI, 78 runs and one stolen base in 162 […]

Raiders Want To Bring Back Jared Cook

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said the team would like to re-sign impending free-agent tight end Jared Cook, but he knows the market for his services will be competitive. He'll be in high demand after he set career highs across the board in catches (68), targets (101), yards (896) and touchdowns (six) for the […]

Raiders Unsure Of Marshawn Lynch's 2019 Plans

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said the team is unsure if impending free-agent running back Marshawn Lynch plans to play in 2019. Gruden said "we'd love to have him back" if he decides to play another season. Beast Mode will turn 33 in April and is coming off a season in which he played […]

Brian Callahan To Be Bengals Offensive Coordinator

The Cincinnati Bengals are hiring former Oakland Raiders quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan as their next offensive coordinator. Callahan has never been an offensive coordinator in the NFL but has been a QBs coach since 2015. He'll oversee an offense that could easily bounce back after serious injuries to quarterback Andy Dalton and wide receiver A.J. […]

Eli Manning's Agent Expects Him To Return

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning's agent, Tom Condon, believes that his client will be back with the Giants in 2019 for his 16th NFL season. “I think he’d love to come back,” said Condon, the driving force behind the powerful Creative Artists Agency’s football division. “Guys love to play their whole careers with one […]

Rangers Agree With Asdrubal Cabrera

The Texas Rangers agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent infielder Asdrubal Cabrera on Tuesday, according to sources. The deal will be for less than $5 million and he will be the team's third baseman. With Adrian Beltre a free agent, the Rangers needed to find a third baseman, so Cabrera will fill in at […]

Carson Wentz The Root Of Team's Offensive Problems?

Numerous sources around the NFL and the Philadelphia Eagles said they thought quarterback Carson Wentz may have been the root of the team's offensive problems in 2018, not offensive coordinator Mike Groh. Groh is a "good coach" who was "bullied" by Wentz, according to sources. Wentz and backup Nick Foles respect each other, but the […]

Casey Mize Invited To Spring Training

The Detroit Tigers invited top pitching prospect Casey Mize to spring training, according to a source. Mize is the team's No. 1 prospect and had a 3.95 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 14 strikeouts in 13 2/3 innings in five starts in the Rookie League and at High-A Lakeland after being the first overall pick last […]

Ketel Marte To Play Center Field

Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said second baseman Ketel Marte will play center field and other positions this year. It was the expected course of action with A.J. Pollock to depart in free agency and after the acquisition of infielder Wilmer Flores, who will play the keystone. The position versatility will be nice, but […]

Yadier Molina Open To Playing Past Current Contract

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (knee) hinted on Monday that he's open to playing another year after his $60 million, three-year contract is up after the 2020 season. But the catch is that he'd only want to play for St. Louis. The veteran catcher had a bone spur removed from his left knee in […]

Cardinals Interested In Extension For Paul Goldschmidt

The St. Louis Cardinals are interested in discussing a contract extension with first baseman Paul Goldschmidt that would keep him with the team past the 2019 season. "Whenever a good player comes to the Cardinals, if they have a year left on their contract, we always think down the road," owner Bill DeWitt said. "We'd […]

Sonny Gray Signs Extension With Reds

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Sonny Gray, who was traded from the New York Yankees on Monday in exchange for second base prospect Shed Long and a competitive-balance draft pick, agreed to a three-year contract extension that will keep him under contract through the 2022 season. He will be paid $30.5 million over three years with […]