Jose Bautista Not Considering Retirement

Free-agent outfielder Jose Bautista said he is not considering retirement. “Right now I’m just considering my options, and it depends on two criteria,” Bautista said in a phone conversation. “That’s winning and making sure that my family’s in a good situation.” The 37-year-old has major league offers on the table but is weighing his options. […]

Felix Hernandez Throws Thursday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (forearm) had a successful throwing session Thursday, according to pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre Jr. Hernandez made 40 throws off flat ground. "He was freer and easier today,'' Stottlemyre said. As long as King Felix doesn't have anymore setbacks, he should be good to go for the regular season. But […]

Ichiro Suzuki To Play Regularly

Seattle Mariners veteran outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is expected to play four to six days a week to begin the season, at least until outfielder Ben Gamel's (oblique) return, according to general manager Jerry Dipoto. Helping Suzuki's cause is the fact that both Mitch Haniger and Guillermo Heredia have been dealing with injuries in spring training, […]

Mitch Haniger To Take BP Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (hand) will hit live batting practice against relief pitcher Nick Vincent on Saturday, and he could be cleared to participate in spring games after that. Injuries have been the problem so far for Haniger in his two seasons in the big leagues, but he's been adequate for fantasy owners when […]

Zack Greinke's Velocity Is Down

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke's velocity has been down this spring, and he said he has a fear that he doesn't have it anymore. Greinke typically has reservations every year about his velocity, but this is something to watch as we near the regular season. The veteran right-hander went 17-7 last year with a […]

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie May Not Switch Positions

New York Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie may not be moving from corner to free safety in 2018. There were reports last week that the 31-year-old would return for the final year of his deal at a new position, but that has been news to the Giants coaches. He's scheduled to make $6.48 million in 2018 […]

Broncos Exercise Chris Harris' Option

The Denver Broncos exercised cornerback Chris Harris Jr.'s $1.1 million option for the 2018 season, according to a league source. The 28-year-old has developed into one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL, and they'll need him to step up even more with Aqib Talib likely to be traded to open up some salary cap […]

Stedman Bailey Trying To Make Comeback

Former St. Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey, whose football career came to an abrupt end at the time when he was shot twice in the head in 2015, worked out at Marshall's Pro Day recently and is attempting to make a comeback. The 27-year-old is now a free agent and is free to sign […]

Ravens Could Go QB In First Round

While it's highly unlikely, the Baltimore Ravens could decide to take a quarterback at 16th overall in the first round of this year's draft. NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah projected the Ravens taking Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield at No. 16 in his latest mock draft. Joe Flacco is 33 years old, has suffered injuries […]

Jonathan Stewart Visiting Seahawks

Free-agent running back Jonathan Stewart is visiting the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, according to a source. Seattle's ground game was one of the worst in the league in 2017, so they will look at all avenues to improve. However, the declining J-Stew probably isn't the answer after he posted a career-low 3.4 yards per carry […]

Jarvis Landry Signs Franchise Tender

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry signed his $15.982 million franchise tender Thursday, according to a source. The next item of business is for the Dolphins to trade Landry, as they are already over the salary cap with Landry on the books. No trade is imminent, however, and Miami may elect to wait until the […]

Clint Frazier Taking Things Slowly

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (concussion), who has had two MRI exams and a CT scan on his head, did 20 minutes on a bike, threw and did rotational exercises on Thursday. “It’s frustrating, but I’m trying not to mess around with this," Frazier said. He suffered a serious concussion after running into the […]

Stephen Vogt Works Out Pain-Free

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt (shoulder) did some plyometric throwing drills Thursday and didn't have any pain. Vogt dealt with some shoulder soreness early in camp, but as long as he doesn't have any setbacks from here on out, he should be ready for Opening Day. However, he's not a lock for the final roster, […]

Zach Davies Not Concerned With Injury

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies isn't concerned about his oblique injury and said he's "feeling really good." He will test it with a throwing program Thursday and will then throw a bullpen session Friday. This is good news, but oblique injuries can often be tricky for pitchers, so let's see how he comes out […]

Michael Conforto Takes BP Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder) took full batting practice on the field Thursday and also shagged fly balls in center field, where he was seen sprinting around. He continues to progress from shoulder surgery and is targeting a May 1 return. Conforto seems to be way ahead of schedule from a serious shoulder […]

Andrew Norwell Expected To Sign With Giants

The belief is that free-agent offensive guard Andrew Norwell is a "done deal" to land with the New York Giants. New Giants general manager Dave Gettleman is familiar with Norwell from his time leading the Panthers and is expected to bring Norwell over to shore up New York's pitiful offensive line. Norwell is one of […]

Broncos Shopping Aqib Talib

Updating a previous report, the Denver Broncos are actively shopping cornerback Aqib Talib, according to a team source. General manager John Elway and 49ers GM John Lynch were engaged about talks for Talib, and both parties were making progress until Talib balked at that potential deal. Talib declined a trade to San Francisco and prefers […]

Patriots Are Aqib Talib's Top Choice

The Denver Broncos have had trade conversations concerning cornerback Aqib Talib with the San Francisco 49ers, but it doesn't look like a deal will get done, according to sources. Talib prefers to be released so that he can choose his next team, and the Patriots are his top choice, according to sources. The Broncos are […]

Dolphins Not Ruling Out Releasing Ndamukong Suh

The Miami Dolphins are not ruling out releasing defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, according to an NFL official who spoke with the team. It isn't likely or unlikely at this point, but the team has it under consideration as they determine if restructuring him or releasing him is the better option. Suh brings with him an […]

Austin Hooper Working To Get Better

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper worked with quarterback Matt Ryan last Friday and is putting in more work earlier in the offseason than ever before. “I'm here [in Atlanta] all offseason to work with him,” Hooper said. “Whenever Matt wants to go out, I told him to just text me.” Expectations were high for […]

Le'Veon Bell Won't Sit Out In 2018

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell said on Instagram on Wednesday that he will not sit out the 2018 season if he can't work out a long-term deal with the team. However, he will sit out all of training camp. "It's just a re-run of last year," Bell said. Bell started off a tad slow […]

Brian Flores To Call Defensive Plays

New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores will take over the primary play-calling duties in 2018 with previous defensive coordinator Matt Patricia now the head coach of the Lions. New England has not yet named a defensive coordinator and are preparing to go into the season without one, according to two league sources. Flores has […]

Patriots Releasing Martellus Bennett

The New England Patriots are releasing tight end Martellus Bennett on Wednesday, according to a league source. After posting a career-high seven touchdowns on his way to a Super Bowl ring with the Pats in 2016, Bennett was a big disappointment last year with the Packers and Patriots, mainly due to a shoulder injury. He […]

Patriots Pick Up Kenny Britt's Option

The New England Patriots picked up wide receiver Kenny Britt's 2018 option, according to a source. The veteran Britt turned out to be a monumental free-agent bust for the Browns last year, as he caught only 18 passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns in nine games for them before they cut him lose. He […]

Tre Mason Ready To Make Combeback

Former St. Louis Rams running back Tre Mason is ready to return to football following a two-year hiatus, according to sources. He has recently been in contact with NFL teams and is in a much better place mentally after multiple run-ins with the police in 2016. However, per sources, NFL teams are reluctant to give […]

Bears Put Transition Tag On Kyle Fuller

The Chicago Bears have applied the transition tag to cornerback Kyle Fuller, according to sources. The Bears can match any offer that comes in for Fuller. Chicago could have made it easier on themselves if they would've just picked up Fuller's fifth-year option in 2016, but Fuller missed that entire season before bouncing back in […]

Panthers Reach Long-Term Deal With Graham Gano

The Carolina Panthers have locked up place kicker Graham Gano on a long-term deal, so they will not have to place the franchise tag on him, according to a source. His deal is for four years. While Gano doesn't have the strongest leg in the NFL, he was 0-for-1 on 50-plus yard attempts last year, […]

Jerick McKinnon Likely To Move On

Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent running back Jerick McKinnon looks destined to test the free-agent market. General manager Rick Spielman and head coach Mike Zimmer talked about the team's running game at last week's combine but only discussed Dalvin Cook and Latavius Murray. With McKinnon expected to move on, the Vikings shouldn't have a problem replacing […]

Redskins Targeting Paul Richardson

The Washington Redskins are targeting Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent wide receiver Paul Richardson, among others. The 'Skins are looking to upgrade their receiving corps with quarterback Kirk Cousins basically out the door to free agency. Terrelle Pryor was a massive bust and tight end Jordan Reed can't stay healthy. Richardson had a career year in […]

Ravens Could Be Interested In Donte Moncrief

The Baltimore Ravens could be interested in Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent wide receiver Dontre Moncrief. Moncrief is looking to rehabilitate his image after struggling in 2017 without quarterback Andrew Luck, and he could settle for a modest one-year deal. He had a career-low 26 receptions for 391 yards and two touchdowns last year in 12 […]