Phillies Confident They'll Land Bryce Harper

The Philadelphia Phillies are confident that they will eventually sign free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper and have ramped up negotiations after being motivated after losing out on shortstop Manny Machado, according to a source. The Phillies weren't prepared to give $300 million to Machado, but Harper and his agent, Scott Boras, are likely to want to […]

Ryan Brasier Returns To Camp

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Ryan Brasier, who is dealing with an infected right little toe, has returned to camp and is hoping to resume workouts soon. It's not exactly clear what is wrong with his toe, but it doesn't appear to be too serious. Brasier, along with Matt Barnes, are the favorites for closing […]

Chris Archer, Joe Musgrove Expected To Be Ready

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitchers Chris Archer and Joe Musgrove are "on target to begin the season healthy" after they both underwent core/abdominal surgery early in the offseason, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. Archer threw live batting practice on Wednesday, while Musgrove threw a bullpen. Musgrove is scheduled to pitch in the team's […]

Gregory Polanco Looking Strong And Healthy

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) is looking strong and healthy while working in the batting cages at camp and is hitting the ball with authority during batting practice. He's currently swinging the bat "without any reservations and restrictions," according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. However, Polanco is still working through a throwing […]

Noah Syndergaard Not Worried About Extension

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard, who signed a one-year, $6 million deal in January to cover his second year or arbitration eligibility, said he's not in any rush to sign a long-term contract extension. "I trust my ability and the talent that I have. So I feel like I'm going to bet (on) […]

Anthony Rendon Not Putting Deadline On Extension Talks

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon, who is in the final year of his current deal in 2019, isn't putting a firm deadline on contract-extension talks. The Nationals expect talks to resume this spring once Bryce Harper's free agency is resolved. "We can talk as much you want, I’m all ears," Rendon said. "I’m a […]

Nationals Encouraging Trea Turner To Run More

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez has told shortstop Trea Turner that he wants him to attempt more stolen bases this year. Martinez thinks if Turner "attempts 75-80, we'll be in great shape." Only nine players have attempted at least 75 stolen bases in a season over the last decade and only four (Juan Pierre, Dee […]

Dodgers Slow-Playing Walker Buehler

The Los Angeles Dodgers are slow-playing starting pitcher Walker Buehler in spring training after his spike in innings last season. As a result, he's about a week behind the other starters in camp who are already throwing live batting practice in preparation for games that start this weekend. Buehler expects to throw one or two […]

Troy Tulowitzki Expected To Make Spring Debut Early Next Week

New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut at home on Monday or Tuesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees are easing Tulo in this spring because he has played in just 66 games the last two seasons due to injuries. The 34-year-old was one of the better […]

Greg Bird Packs On Weight

New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird added around 20 pounds this offseason, mostly by making changes to his diet. Manager Aaron Boone said there is a "noticeable difference" in Bird's swing quality and believes the first baseman will benefit from the added weight. Bird has yet to capitalize on his potential and hit just […]

Miguel Andujar Working To Reduce Errors

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar focused on his pre-pitch setup at third base in the offseason with infield coach Carlos Mendoza and manager Aaron Boone in order to reduce the 15 errors he committed in his rookie season. "The plan on defense since the offseason has been to improve my ready position, improve […]

Nationals Have No Plans To Give Bryce Harper A Mega-Deal

The Washington Nationals have no plans to give free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper a mega-deal comparable to Manny Machado's 10-year, $300 million contract with the Padres, according to sources. Washington offered Harper a contract for 10 years and $300 million before the end of last season and he rejected the deal. Two sources said that around […]

LeGarrette Blount Expected To Hit Open Market

The Detroit Lions are not expected to re-sign impending unrestricted free-agent running back LeGarrette Blount this offseason. Tight ends Levine Toilolo and Luke Willson and defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois are also expected to hit the open market. The 32-year-old Blount had 154 carries for only 418 yards (career-low 2.7 yards per carry) and five […]

Buster Posey Unlikely To Catch In Early Spring Games

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (hip) is unlikely to catch in any spring training games until early March, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Posey had surgery last August to address a hip impingement and repair a torn labrum, but he has been catching side sessions in camp. Bochy said that Posey could play first […]

Hayden Hurst Says He's Healthy

Baltimore Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst (foot), who was the 25th overall pick in last year's draft, said an X-ray showed he is now 100 percent after he had a screw removed from his foot. Hurst went down with a stress fracture in August and played in 12 games in his rookie season, catching only […]

Le'Veon Bell Out Of Shape?

There is word on the street that Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent running back Le'Veon Bell is up to around 260 pounds after holding out for all of 2018. His playing weight is listed as 225 pounds. Bell may have lost a lot of that extra baggage now, but the Jets and other teams may be […]

Brandon Nimmo Has Right Shoulder Pain

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is dealing with pain in his right shoulder and did not throw during defensive drills on Wednesday. Nimmo called it "just some early-season soreness." "We don’t want it to escalate,” Nimmo said. "Every year, it seems like if it’s not something it’s something else. When you get back into […]

Tigers Agree With Josh Harrison

The Detroit Tigers agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent infielder Josh Harrison on Wednesday, according to a source. The 31-year-old two-time All-Star had his $10.5 million option declined by the Pirates. He gives fantasy owners position flexibility, but his stock is way down after he hit just .250/.293/.363 with eight home runs and […]

Bears To Release Dion Sims

The Chicago Bears are expected to release tight end Dion Sims, according to a source. He was due $6 million in 2019, so he'll become a salary cap casualty. The 28-year-old played in just 22 games in his two years in Chicago and caught only 17 passes for 189 yards and one touchdown over that […]

Robbie Grossman Could Be Leadoff Hitter

Oakland Athletics outfielder Robbie Grossman could be the team's leadoff hitter on a regular basis in 2019. He's scheduled to hit first in the Cactus League opener against Seattle on Thursday. Grossman, a 29-year-old switch-hitter, has a career .355 on-base percentage and batted .273/.367/.384 with five home runs and 48 RBI in 129 games with […]

Bryce Harper Has Turned Down Multiple $300 Million Offers

Free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper is believed to have turned down multiple offers over $300 million in recent weeks. At least five teams are believed to be in contact, although the Phillies, Giants and maybe even Nationals appear to have more of a chance than the Padres and White Sox. The Padres just dished out $300 […]

Odubel Herrera Injured Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera left the team's spring complex on Wednesday with his left leg wrapped after appearing to tweak something while rounding second base. It's something to keep an eye on in the coming days. Herrera hit a career-high 22 home runs and drive in a career-high 71 runs last year, but he […]

Tyler Clippard Signs With Indians

The Cleveland Indians signed free-agent relief pitcher Tyler Clippard on Wednesday. It's a minor league deal, but Clippard can make $1.75 million if he's on the major league roster with an additional $1 million in incentives. The 34-year-old journeyman reliever had a 3.67 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 85 strikeouts in 68 2/3 innings with seven […]

Jesse Winker Could Be Leading Candidate To Hit Leadoff

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker could be the leading candidate to hit leadoff this season, with first baseman Joey Votto hitting second, third baseman Eugenio Suarez third and second baseman Scooter Gennett in the cleanup spot. Winker, 25, hit .299/.405/.431 with seven home runs and 43 RBI in 89 games before an injury derailed his […]

Steelers Won't Give Antonio Brown Away

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said the team will attempt to trade wide receiver Antonio Brown this offseason, but they will not give him away. If the trade doesn't benefit the Steelers, they will not trade him. Both sides are ready to move on, but the Steelers are unlikely to get a ton for […]

Todd Gurley's Knee Injury Was Worse Than Originally Thought

Los Angeles Rams running back C.J. Anderson said Todd Gurley's knee injury was worse than the team originally thought when they signed Anderson to take over for Gurley for the final two regular season games. "Yeah, he'd never really tell me. It was tough. I would say sprained knee," Anderson said. "Obviously, it's the same […]

Steelers Won't Tag Le'Veon Bell

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said the team will not place the franchise or transition tag on running back Le'Veon Bell. "Le’Veon is still a great player. We can’t afford to use any other type of tags. Le’Veon will be an unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year," Colbert said. […]

Jed Lowrie Dealing With Left Knee Soreness

New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie is dealing with left knee soreness in camp and the team is limiting his activity. The injury isn't believed to be serious, but it's not something you want to see from a player that will turn 35 in April. Lowrie set career highs in home runs (23) and […]

Dolphins Could Move On From DeVante Parker, Danny Amendola

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker is believed to already be gone and wideout Danny Amendola is iffy to be re-signed as well. Even Kenny Stills could be at risk with a $4 million salary cap savings if he's cut. The Dolphins have been wanting to move on from Parker for a while, so that […]

Adam Thielen Could Reach Extension With Vikings

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen's agent, Blake Baratz, thinks his client and two-time Pro Bowler could reach an extension with the team this offseason. Thielen signed a four-year deal worth $19.246 million in 2017 that will pay him around $8 million in 2019. He has outplayed his contract after setting career highs in catches […]