Aaron Hicks Eyeing April 4 Return

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks said his lower back is feeling "much better" after he received two cortisone shots in six days. He has been diagnosed with chronic back pain, which has kept him out of spring action since March 1. Hicks said he isn't feeling any pain, but the real test will come […]

Dellin Betances To Begin On Injured List

New York Yankees relief pitcher Dellin Betances will begin the season on the injured list due to a right shoulder impingement. He's been prescribed anti-inflammatories after undergoing an MRI exam. It'll be three to five days before he resumes throwing, although general manager Brian Cashman don't think the reliever will miss much time. Betances has […]

Corey Seager To Play In Cactus League Game Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (elbow, hip) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Wednesday night and play in seven innings. Despite missing most of last season due to elbow and hip surgeries, Seager is still one of the most attractive offensive bets at his position. 2019 might be the year to […]

Luis Castillo To Start On Opening Day

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luis Castillo will start on Opening Day on March 28 against the Pirates at Great American Ballpark. He'll be followed in the order by Sonny Gray, Tanner Roark and Anthony DeSclafani. Castillo went 10-12 with a 4.30 ERA in 2018 and his fantasy stock is down. However, he's still just 26 […]

Panthers Expected To Sign Bruce Irvin

The Carolina Panthers are expected to sign free-agent defensive end Bruce Irvin to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, a source told NFL Network's Tiffany Blackmon. The 31-year-old spent time with the Raiders and Falcons in 2018 and had 6.5 sacks in eight games with each squad. The veteran pass rusher will help fill the void […]

Vikings Re-Sign Dan Bailey

The Minnesota Vikings re-signed kicker Dan Bailey to a one-year, $1 million contract on Tuesday, a source informed of the deal told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The deal is worth a maximum of $2 million with incentives, and Bailey is guaranteed a base salary of $250,000. The 31-year-old joined Minnesota midseason last year and made […]

Cowboys Could Trade For Robert Quinn

The Dallas Cowboys are in trade talks for Miami Dolphins defensive end Robert Quinn, and NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported on Tuesday that Quinn was spotted on his way to visit with the Cowboys. The 28-year-old pass rusher would help with Randy Gregory suspended and David Irving moving on. Quinn had a career-high 19 sacks […]

Mike Trout Agrees To Record Deal With Angels

The Los Angeles Angels and superstar outfielder Mike Trout agreed on a record-setting 12-year deal worth more than $430 million on Tuesday, a source told MLB.com's Jon Paul Morosi. The 27-year-old was eligible to become a free agent after the 2020 season after his six-year, $144.5 million contract expired. The new deal would add 10 […]

Erik Gonzalez Wins Shortstop Job

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington said on Monday that shortstop Erik Gonzalez won the shortstop job over Kevin Newman. Gonzalez had gone 7-for-30 (.233) with a double, home run, 11 strikeouts and two errors in Grapefruit League action, while Newman was 8-for-29 (.276) with two doubles, a homer and no errors. In his three […]

Estevan Florial To Be In Cast For Weeks

A follow-up MRI exam and visit to a hand specialist on Monday resulted in New York Yankees outfield prospect Estevan Florial (wrist) being put in a cast for "a few weeks," according to manager Aaron Boone. The MRI also revealed a second break to a separate bone in Florial's right hand. Both bones are expected […]

Jacoby Ellsbury Getting Into Baseball Shape

New York Yankees outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury (hip, foot, oblique) returned to camp on Sunday and is slowly getting back into baseball shape after not playing at all in 2018. The 34-year-old veteran has been cleared to catch at short distances and hit off the tee. Ellsbury hasn't played in a big league game since October […]

Alex Wood Expected To Open On Disabled List

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Alex Wood is expected to open the season on the disabled list as he recovers from a sore back that has limited him in spring training. The southpaw had made just one spring start before his back tightened up, and he also had a setback while throwing last week. "It will […]

Yankees Agree With Gio Gonzalez

The New York Yankees agreed to a minor league deal with free-agent starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez on Monday night. The left-hander will earn $3 million for the season, plus incentives, if he's added to the major league roster, a source told ESPN's Buster Olney. Gonzalez can also opt out of the deal he he's not […]

Kevin Gausman To Face Minor Leaguers Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (shoulder) will try to complete five innings against minor leaguers on Tuesday. The right-hander has struggled in his two Grapefruit League starts but says he's no longer bothered by right shoulder pain he dealt with heading into camp. Gausman could make another spring start on Sunday and then be […]

Kyle Wright, Bryse Wilson Could Make Opening Day Roster

Atlanta Braves pitchers Kyle Wright and Bryse Wilson may have positioned themselves to open the year on the Opening Day roster. Wright is the most likely candidate to fill Mike Foltynewicz's rotation void to begin the season. Wilson allowed three runs in four innings against the Yankees on Monday night and has impressed this spring. […]

Blake Bortles Signs With Rams

The Los Angeles Rams signed free-agent quarterback Blake Bortles to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. The former long-time Jaguars starter, Bortles will now serve as the backup to Jared Goff and won't have any fantasy value. The third overall pick in the 2014 draft impressed in 2017 but regressed big time last season and […]

Clayton Kershaw Ruled Out For Opening Day

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) has been ruled out from making the Opening Day start, but manager Dave Roberts said that Walker Buehler (shoulder) is still in the mix. It'll snap Kershaw's streak of eight straight Opening Day assignments after the left-handed was set back three weeks this spring with left shoulder […]

Gio Gonzalez Close To Deal With Yankees

The New York Yankees are close to inking free-agent starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez to a minor league deal, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. Gonzalez would be paid $3 million in base salary if he makes the major league roster and he could ask for his release if he's not added to the roster by April […]

Ameer Abdullah Staying With Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings re-signed running back Ameer Abdullah to an undisclosed deal on Monday. Minnesota picked Abdullah up on waiver last year, and he ended the season the team's primary kick returner after flaming out in four seasons with the Lions. In 10 games with the Lions and Vikes last year, Abdullah had just one […]

Haloti Ngata Announces Retirement

Long-time defensive lineman Haloti Ngata announced his retirement on Instagram on Monday. The 35-year-old played for the Eagles in 2018 after three years with the Lions. He'll mostly be remembered for his days on a dominant Baltimore Ravens defense. Ngata was a first-round pick in 2006 and was named to five Pro Bowls, two first-team […]

Chiefs Signing Bashaud Breeland

The Kansas City Chiefs are signing free-agent cornerback Bashaud Breeland to a one-year, incentive-laden deal with a max value of $5.5 million on Monday, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The sixth-year defensive back was inconsistent in 2019 after he had his contract rescinded by the Panthers due to a failed physical. He appeared […]

Bengals Release Vontaze Burfict

The Cincinnati Bengals released linebacker Vontaze Burfict on Monday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The Bengals tried to trade Burfict before cutting him. The hard-hitting linebacker has plenty of talent but dealt with injuries and suspensions in his tenure with Cincy. He hasn't appeared in more than 11 games in any season since 2013 […]

Eli Manning Not Going Anywhere

New York Giants general manager David Gettleman said that quarterback Eli Manning, who will make a base salary of $11.5 million in 2019, isn't going anywhere. The veteran quarterback is due a $5 million roster bonus on Monday. "This narrative Eli is overpaid and can't play is a crock," Gettleman told reporters Monday during a […]

Forrest Whitley Looks Ready For Majors

Houston Astros starting pitcher Forrest Whitley, baseball's best pitching prospect, looks ready for the major league rotation and has struck out 15 and allowed only nine baserunners and two earned runs in 12 spring innings. The right-hander is only 21 and has just 137 1/3 innings of professional experience, which makes him likely to start […]

Ichiro Suzuki To Start In Season Opener

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki has been tabbed to start in the season opener in Japan against the A's on Wednesday, and he's expected to play right field. The 45-year-old went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants on Monday and is now 2-for-31 on the spring. The future Hall […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Agrees With Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal with free-agent quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick on Sunday, a source informed of the situation told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 36-year-old journeyman will be joining his eighth NFL team and his third in the AFC East. Barring a draft-day selection, Fitzpatrick is in line to start […]

Ryan McMahon Making Case For Second Base Job

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon had a .683 OPS and 31.7 percent strikeout rate in 202 plate appearances in 2018, but his swing is pretty and he made adjustments with his hand positioning last season that he hopes will carry over into 2019. He's hitting .462/.511/.821 with two home runs and five strikeouts in 39 […]

Shane Bieber's Spring Line Standing Out

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber is sporting a 0.64 ERA, 0.36 WHIP and .067 batting average against in four games started this spring. He posted a top-10 strikeout-to-walk ratio as a rookie and already has great core skills, although he obviously won't be this good during the regular season. The 23-year-old went 11-5 with […]

Aaron Hicks Will Miss Opening Day

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) said on Sunday that he will miss the first series of the regular season due to a lower back injury. The 29-year-old hasn't played in a Grapefruit League game since March 1 and had two cortisone shots within the last week. The team's starting center fielder hit .248/.366/.467 […]

Chris Sale Named Opening Day Starter

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale has been named the team's Opening Day starter against the Mariners on March 28. It will be the second straight year that Sale will start on Opening Day for Boston. The 29-year-old left-hander went 12-4 with a 2.11 ERA in 27 starts in 2018, but he missed most […]