Jose Martinez One To Watch In 2018

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jose Martinez hit .309/.379/.518 in 307 plate appearances in 2017, and although he doesn't have a clear path to playing time this season, there are reasons to believe his performance last year can be repeated. Despite the fact that he'll turn 30 this summer, Martinez had elite plate command in 2017. […]

Josh McCown Wants To Keep Playing

New York Jets impending free-agent quarterback Josh McCown, who will be 39 in 2018, said he wants to continue playing. He said he'd also like to return to the Jets. "Right now, that's how it's looking," McCown said when asked if he 100 percent wants to play. "At this time of the year, I go […]

Brewers Make Trade Offer For Christian Yelich

The Milwaukee Brewers have shown "strong interest" in Marlins outfielder Christian Yelich and have made a trade offer, according to a source. The Brewers are one of at least 15 teams to be interested in Yelich, and talks between Milwaukee and Miami aren't believed to have gotten very far Tuesday. Yelich is one of the […]

Norv Turner Won't Stop Cam Newton From Running

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner said he won't stop quarterback Cam Newton from running in 2018. "I think that's a real threat to defenses. Defenses, they're really bothered by that. He's always got to have that as part of his game. He's always got to have the threat to run. Depending on who we're […]

Broncos Fine With Baker Mayfield's Height

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said he wasn't concerned with Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield's height. "I think that’s fine. You watch Drew Brees play, he’s figured it out. He’s a very successful quarterback. Guys figure it out. Good players figure it out. I wouldn’t be concerned about that," Joseph said. The Broncos have reportedly […]

Derek Carr's Back Injury Bothered Him Throughout The Year

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (back) said the three transverse process fractures he suffered in his back in Week 4 against the Broncos affected him throughout the season. He was originally expected to miss two to four weeks, but Carr ended up only missing one game. “I had to deal with it,” Carr said. “I […]

Tigers Sign Alexi Amarista

The Detroit Tigers signed free-agent infielder Alexi Amarista to a minor league deal Tuesday, according to a source. The Little Ninja is mainly useful for his positional versatility, and he figures to perform as a super-utility player for the rebuilding Tigers. Amarista hit just .238 with the Rockies in 2017 in 96 games, and he […]

Lance Lynn, Alex Cobb May Wait For Yu Darvish To Sign

Free-agent starting pitchers Lance Lynn and Alex Cobb could wait for free-agent starters Yu Darvish and Jake Arrieta to sign before they land deals. Both Lynn and Cobb appear to be fallback options for teams that lose out on Darvish and Arrieta. Arrieta, who is the consensus No. 2 starter on the market behind Darvish, […]

Ryan Day Expected To Stay In College Ranks

Ohio State co-offensive coordinator Ryan Day, who is a candidate for the Titans offensive coordinator position, is expected to remain at Ohio State, according to a source. The Titans have chosen Mike Vrabel as their next head coach, and the offensive coordinator position is the next one to be filled. Tennessee will be looking for […]

Blake Bortles Would Like To Return

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles said he would like to return in 2018. "I would be thrilled to be able to stay here and play here. Hopefully that can happen," Bortles said. His fifth-year option is only guaranteed for injury, so there is a chance they could move on. If Bortles is back under center […]

Mets Not Discussing Bartolo Colon

The New York Mets are not discussing free-agent starting pitcher Bartolo Colon, according to at least two members of the team's front office. “You never know, things could change, but it’s not something I see happening,” one source said. “It’s not a name I’ve been hearing.” Colon pitched three seasons for the Mets and would […]

Yu Darvish Has Five-Year Offer On The Table

Free-agent starting pitcher Yu Darvish has at least one five-year offer on the table from an undisclosed team, according to a source. The Cubs, Twins, Rangers, Dodgers and Brewers are all believed to be interested in signing Darvish. While the Japanese right-hander struggled against the Astros in the World Series, he remains the best starter […]

Jerick McKinnon Prefers Lead-Back Role

Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent running back Jerick McKinnon said he would ideally like to go somewhere where he can be the featured running back. “I want bigger and better things for myself. We’ll see what happens," McKinnon said. It makes sense considering McKinnon set career highs in rushing yardage (570), rushing touchdowns (three), receptions (51) […]

Dick LeBeau Won't Return As Defensive Coordinator

Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau, who is 80 years old, will not return to the team next season, according to a team source. Another source with knowledge of LeBeau's thinking said last week that LeBeau likely would "be comfortable retiring if it doesn't work out in Tennessee." With the Titans hiring a new head […]

Eric Washington To Be New Defensive Coordinator

The Carolina Panthers will name Eric Washington as their next defensive coordinator with Steve Wilks taking the head coaching job with Arizona, according to a source. Led by linebacker Luke Kuechly, the Carolina defense was strong yet again in 2017 and should continue to be a top fantasy option for the 2018 season under Washington.

Jets Expected To Promote Jeremy Bates

The New York Jets are expected to promote quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates to the offensive coordinator position, according to league sources. Bates did a great job with journeyman quarterback Josh McCown in 2017, and the team outperformed all expectations on offense with little talent. Bates deserves the promotion in New York, but he may be […]

Teddy Bridgewater Hopes To Start In 2018

Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater sees himself as a starter for the 2018 season. Along with Bridgewater, quarterbacks Case Keenum and Sam Bradford will also be free agents, so the Vikes have some decisions to make. It seems unlikely that the Vikes would just give Bridgewater the starting gig since he has played […]

Dalvin Cook Has Resumed Jogging

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (knee) has resumed jogging, but he doesn't have a set plan for returning to football activities. Cook tore his ACL after just four games in his rookie season, but before the injury he proved effective, running 74 times for 354 yards (4.8 yards per carry) and two touchdowns. If […]

Patriots Optimistic Rob Gronkowski Will Be Ready For Super Bowl

The New England Patriots are optimistic that tight end Rob Gronkowski (concussion) will be cleared to play in Super Bowl LII on Feb. 4 against the Eagles, according to a source. Gronk suffered his second career concussion in the second quarter of the AFC title game against the Jaguars and didn't return to the game. […]

Koji Uehara Expects To Play One More Year

Free-agent relief pitcher Koji Uehara said he expects to retire after one more season in 2018, although he's not interested in signing a minor league deal. "I want to play this year, for one more year," the free-agent right-hander said at a baseball clinic in Fukushima. "If I get a contract, I'm more than 90 […]

Jose Bautista Working Out Hard In Offseason

Free-agent outfielder Jose Bautista has been working out diligently this offseason in hopes of bouncing back after posting a .203/.308/.366 slash line in 157 games in 2017 with the Blue Jays, according to his agent, Jay Alou. Joey Bats' OPS numbers have been on a drastic decline each of the last three years, and fantasy […]

Falcons Hire Greg Knapp As Quarterbacks Coach

The Atlanta Falcons hired Greg Knapp as their new quarterbacks coach, according to a source. Knapp served as the offensive coordinator in Atlanta from 2004 to 2006 when Michael Vick was under center, and Knapp also served as the offensive coordinator in San Francisco, Oakland and Seattle. He'll be replacing Bush Hamdan, who is leaving […]

David Wright's Future Uncertain

New York Mets third baseman David Wright (back, shoulder) admitted that his playing future is uncertain after missing all of the 2017 season after undergoing rotator cuff surgery on his right shoulder and surgery to remove bone spurs and fix a herniated disc in his back. "It really hurts to say this, but I obviously […]

Vic Beasley To Move Back To Defensive End

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Vic Beasley, who led the league with 15.5 sacks in 2015, will move back to defensive end permanently in 2018. Beasley moved to linebacker in 2017 and had just five sacks in his third season in the league. Beasley will be better off strictly rushing the passer instead of dropping into coverage […]

Eli Rogers Tore ACL In Divisional Round

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Eli Rogers (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the Divisional Round loss to the Jaguars last weekend. It's a tough blow for Rogers, as he'll now be unlikely to start the 2018 season on time. The slot man took a big step backwards in his second season, catching only 18 passes […]

Randal Grichuk Likely To See Bulk Of Playing Time In Right Field

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk, who was traded over from the Cardinals on Friday, is the leading candidate to see most of the playing time in right field in 2018, according to general manager Ross Atkins. Toronto likes his defense, so he could play all three outfield positions. It makes perfect sense with the […]

Leonard Fournette Not On Final Injury Report For AFC Championship

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Leonard Fournette (ankle) was limited in practice all week and was taken off the final injury report for the AFC title game against the Patriots. Fournette bounced back good from his ankle aggravation in the Divisional Round. He managed three touchdowns to help beat the Steelers, but he was much […]

Red Sox Make Five-Year, $125 Million Offer To J.D. Martinez

The Boston Red Sox are believed to have offered five years and roughly $125 million to free-agent outfielder J.D. Martinez, according to a source. It's around the same deal that oufielder Josh Hamilton received from the Angels five years ago. Martinez, who hit .303 with 45 home runs and 104 RBI in 119 games between […]

Bryce Harper Is Extremely Focused

Texas Rangers infielder Joey Gallo has been working out in Las Vegas with Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper, and Gallo says he sees something different in Harper this offseason. Gallo and Harper grew up together and played travel ball together. "At the workouts, he's as focused as I've ever seen him," Gallo said Thursday on […]

Johan Santana Not Officially Retired

Free-agent starting pitcher Johan Santana said he is not officially retired from baseball and is considering a comeback. Santana had multiple surgeries on his left shoulder and hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2012. It's an extreme long shot that he makes it back if he decides to give it another shot.