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 […]

Reds Acquire Sonny Gray

The Cincinnati Reds officially acquired starting pitcher Sonny Gray from the New York Yankees on Monday in exchange for second base prospect Shed Long, according to league sources. The deal could also include the Reds sending a draft pick to the Yankees, and Cincy could be finalizing an extension for Gray as part of the […]

Twins To Use Martin Perez As Starter

The Minnesota Twins plan to use starting pitcher Martin Perez in their rotation in 2019. It makes the left-hander more attractive for fantasy purposes, but only as a dollar late-round flier in deep AL-only leagues. Perez was 2-7 last year for the Rangers with an ugly 6.22 ERA, 1.78 WHIP and 52 strikeouts in 85 […]

Miles Mikolas Open To Contract Extension

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas said on Sunday that he's open to a possible contract extension before he hits free agency after the 2019 season. He's open to continuing negotiations into the regular season if need be. Mikolas hadn't pitched in the majors since 2014 before last year, and he surprised everyone by […]

Rafael Devers Feels Healthier

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers, who is still only 22, hired a nutritionist in the offseason and has been eating healthier after a challenge from team management after his first full season in the majors. “I feel healthy right now,” Devers said Saturday at the team’s annual Winter Weekend event. I think I’m […]

Dansby Swanson, Mike Soroka Expected To Be Ready

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (wrist) and starting pitcher Mike Soroka (shoulder) are both expected to report to spring training without physical limitations. However, both are expected to be eased into the Grapefruit League schedule. Swanson's left wrist bothered him pretty much all year until he was shut down in the final week, and he […]

Cody Allen Will Close For Angels

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Cody Allen will be the team's closer in 2019, according to general manager Billy Eppler. “He has a history of pitching in big games and big spots," Eppler said. Allen was recently signed to a one-year deal after a disappointing 4.70 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 2018, although he did […]

Shohei Ohtani To Have Follow-Up Appointment Soon

Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler said designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) will have his next follow-up appointment soon. Ohtani is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, but they are unsure beyond that on his timetable for hitting. Ohtani, the 2018 American League Rookie of the Year, won't pitch at all in 2019, […]

Jose Martinez Could Play Every Day

St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said first baseman Jose Martinez "could play every day" and will push for playing time in 2019. Mozeliak said he expects Martinez to contribute in some way every game. While Martinez hit .305/.364/.457 with 17 home runs and 83 RBI in 2018, he's more suited for a designated […]

Dolphins Plan To Hire Patrick Graham To Coach Defense

The Miami Dolphins plan to hire Green Bay Packers run-game coordinator/inside linebackers coach Patrick Graham as their next defensive coordinator, according to a source. The Dolphins are expected to name New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores as their head coach after the Super Bowl. Miami's D ranked 29th in yards allowed per game (391.1), […]

Titans Promote Arthur Smith To Offensive Coordinator

The Tennessee Titans promoted tight ends coach Arthur Smith to be their offensive coordinator on Monday. Under former coordinator Matt LaFleur, who is now the head coach of the Packers, the Titans averaged 312.4 yards per game, ranking 25th in the league. They also finished 27th in the NFL by averaging just 19.4 points per […]

Drew Brees Plans To Return For Another Season

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, who turned 40 years old last Tuesday, plans to return for his 19th season in 2019. "I plan on being here next year and making another run at it," Brees said. He has one year remaining on a two-year deal he signed last offseason and had a personal-best passer […]

Patrick Mahomes Expected To Sign Record Extension In 2020

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to give quarterback Patrick Mahomes the league's first $200 million contract after next season, according to league sources. The expected NFL Most Valuable Player had over 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns in his second season, becoming only the second quarterback to ever reach those marks. The 23-year-old has become […]

Todd Gurley Says He's Not Injured

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (knee) was on the sidelines through most of the win over the Saints in the NFC Championship on Sunday, but he said his lack of snaps and production wasn't because of his injury. He ran four times for 10 yards and a touchdown and caught one pass for […]

Red Sox Have Discussed Extension With Xander Bogaerts

The Boston Red Sox have had contract-extension talks with shortstop Xander Bogaerts this offseason, according to multiple sources. He can become a free agent after the 2019 season and had a breakout year in 2018, hitting .288 with a .360 on-base percentage, .522 slugging percentage and 23 home runs. Bogaerts makes a lot of contact […]

Dodgers Have Increasing Interest In A.J. Pollock

The Los Angeles Dodgers have increasing interest in signing free-agent outfielder A.J. Pollock, but there is no indication that any deal is close at this time. Pollock has the ability to play center field and would help balance a lefty-heavy Dodgers lineup. The 31-year-old would be a top-of-the-order hitter for the Blue and provides fantasy […]

Reds Finalizing Deal For Sonny Gray

The Cincinnati Reds are finalizing a deal for New York Yankees starting pitcher Sonny Gray on Sunday. Infield prospect Shed Long and a draft pick are expected to be sent to the Yankees, with a possible third piece also involved. Gray struggled mightily in his two seasons with the Yankees and was demoted to the […]

Twins Agree With Martin Perez

The Minnesota Twins agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with free-agent starting pitcher Martin Perez. The deal also includes a team option for 2020. The 27-year-old left-hander has pitched the last seven seasons with the Rangers and went an ugly 2-7 with a 6.22 ERA in 2018, missing some time with an injury to […]

Ravens Reach Contract Extension With John Harbaugh

The Baltimore Ravens agreed in principle to a contract extension with head coach John Harbaugh with "some lawyer stuff left to do," according to a source. Harbaugh inserted rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson into the starting role over Joe Flacco in the middle of the season and led the team to a 10-6 record, the AFC […]

Chiefs Want To Extend Tyreek Hill, Chris Jones

The Kansas City Chiefs offseason priorities include trying to reach long-term contract extensions with wide receiver Tyreek Hill and defensive end Chris Jones. Hill, 25 in March, set career highs across the board in his third season in catches (87), yards (1,479) and touchdowns (12) and has become one of the best home run threats […]

C.J. Prosise Will Be Ready For Offseason Program

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said running back C.J. Prosise (abdomen) will be ready for the start of the team's offseason program on April 15. Going into next year, Prosise has to be considered outside looking in for a roster spot after playing in just 16 of a possible 48 games to begin his […]

Cameron Brate Has Surgery On Hip

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (hip) underwent arthroscopic surgery last week to fix a torn labrum in his hip that he dealt with for the majority of the 2018 season, according to a source. The procedure included the removal of bone fragments, and Brate is now on crutches. The source said his recovery […]

Benjamin Watson Won't Play Against Rams

New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson (appendix) will not play in the NFC Championship game on Sunday against the Rams after missing several practices this week while dealing with appendicitis, according to a source. He has been able to avoid surgery, but he won't be able to play in the big game. The veteran […]

Spencer Ware Will Play In AFC Championship

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (hamstring) was taken off the final injury report for the AFC Championship on Sunday against the Patriots after practicing in full on Thursday and Friday. Ware hasn't played since the first week of December and will return to a backup role behind Damien Williams, limiting his DFS upside […]

Reds Making Progress In Sonny Gray Talks

The Cincinnati Reds are making progress in trade talks for New York Yankees starting pitcher Sonny Gray, according to insider Jon Heyman. The Reds are considering dealing two prospects and a draft pick to acquire Gray. The Braves, Brewers and Giants are also thought to be considering a trade for Gray. If Gray were to […]

Addison Russell To Get Second Chance With Cubs

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein said that shortstop Addison Russell is getting a "conditional second chance" after being suspended 40 games last October for violating the league's domestic-violence policy. "If he continues to meet the high standards we’ve laid out for him, put the work in, he will be eligible to return […]