Cliff Pennington Signs With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent infielder Cliff Pennington to a split contract. He'll receive $1.5 million if he makes the major league roster. The 33-year-old switch-hitter can play all over the infield, but mainly profiles as middle infield depth for the Reds in what could be a utility role. He hit just .253 with three […]

Phillies Trying Roman Quinn At Shortstop

The Philadelphia Phillies are giving outfield prospect Roman Quinn a try at shortstop at camp, despite the fact that he hasn't played there since 2014 and amassed 61 errors in 149 games in the low minors at the position. The Phillies value positional versatility, and if Quinn can prove adequate on the infield, it will […]

Juan Lagares Expected To Open Season As Starting Center Fielder

New York Mets outfielder Juan Lagares is unlikely to be traded, and the Mets are expecting him to open the season as the everyday center fielder with Michael Conforto (shoulder) sidelined. Lagares continues to see major league playing time because he's an excellent defender. You can't say much about his bat, though. Lagares has zero […]

Brandon Finnegan Heads Into Camp Healthy

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Brandon Finnegan (shoulders) had surgery on his left shoulder and also had surgery on his right shoulder to repair a torn labrum last July, but he's reporting to spring camp this year completely healthy. The left-hander tossed seven shutout innings against the Phillies in his first start last year, but it […]

Nick Senzel Working At Second Base And Shortstop

Cincinnati Reds third base prospect Nick Senzel arrived to the team's spring complex about a month early, and their No. 1 ranked prospect and No. 7 prospect in all of baseball has been working diligently at second base and shortstop. The 22-year-old has worked exclusively at third base since he was selected second overall in […]

Raiders Won't Bring Sebastian Janikowski Back

The Oakland Raiders have informed place kicker Sebastian Janikowski that they will not bring him back for the 2018 season, according to a source. His 18-year run with the Raiders will come to an end. One of the best and strongest-legged kicker in the NFL during his prime, Janikowski missed all of last season with […]

Rick Dennison Hired As Run-Game Coordinator

The New York Jets hired rick Dennison as their offensive line coach and run-game coordinator. The team also officially announced Jeremy Bates as the new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach and Steve Jackson as an assistant defensive backs coach. Dennison and the Buffalo running game was a disappointment in 2017 in his lone year there, […]

Daniel Kilgore Reaches Three-Year Extension

The San Francisco 49ers signed center Daniel Kilgore to a three-year contract extension Wednesday. After signing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a huge extension, Kilgore was the next priority to shore up the offensive line. Kilgore brings leadership and plenty of experience as the 49ers look to be a team on the rise with one of […]

Lions Could Make A Run At Dion Lewis

The Detroit Lions could make a run at New England Patriots impending free-agent running back Dion Lewis. Lewis is set to be a free agent and may be asking for more than the Patriots typically give their running backs. New Detroit head coach Matt Patricia is obviously familiar with Lewis, so he could enter the […]

Yankees Could Still Trade For Manny Machado

It's not out of the question that the New York Yankees could swing a deal for third baseman Manny Machado, even though the superstar can hit free agency next year. It's a long shot, but Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic explores a possibility that the Yankees land Machado. New York's major obstacle is avoiding the […]

Dolphins To Move On From Ndamukong Suh?

Confidants of Miami Dolphins owners Stephen Ross said that the owner was ready to move on from defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, who is set to count $26 million against the 2018 salary cap. In his third year in Miami, Suh recorded just 29 total tackles and 4.5 sacks, which was his lowest total in a […]

Demariyus Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders Expected To Return

The belief is that Denver Broncos wide receivers Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders will both return in 2018 as the team searches for a top quarterback. Thomas and Sanders are the team's most expensive salary cap hits, but they need both to entice a free-agent quarterback this offseason or to help mentor a young quarterback […]

No Restrictions For Phil Hughes

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Phil Hughes (shoulder) is throwing a bullpen session Wednesday and said he will have no restrictions in camp. Hughes continues to struggle with injuries and made only nine starts in 2017 due to a biceps injury and recurring problems related to thoracic outlet syndrome. His fastball velocity continues to plummet, and […]

Ryon Healy Undergoing Tests On Hand

Seattle Mariners first baseman/designated hitter Ryon Healy (hand) is dealing with a hand injury at camp and is undergoing further tests. Until we know the results of his tests, we won't have an idea of how serious his injury is. Healy maintained a nice hard-hit and loft rates in 2017, but he likely won't be […]

Wei-Yin Chen Not Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Wei-Yin Chen (elbow) is not expected to be ready for Opening Day, according to manager Don Mattingly. When healthy, Chen is expected to be in the team's starting rotation, but when he'll make his debut is unknown. The lefty made just five starts in 2017 due to elbow issues, and he'll […]

Pirates Have Outfield Opening This Year

The Pittsburgh Pirates have an outfield spot open heading into the 2018 season with Andrew McCutchen traded to the Giants. It seems likely that they will choose between Adam Frazier, Sean Rodriguez and Jordan Luplow to fill in next to outfielders Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco. Prospect Austin Meadows, 22, is on the brink of […]

Rotation Spots Up For Grabs In Milwaukee

Aside from Milwaukee Brewers starting pitchers Zach Davies, Chase Anderson and Jhoulys Chacin, there are two open rotation spots for the Brewers with Jimmy Nelson (shoulder) expected to miss a big chunk of the first half of the season. The Brewers could still add a starter in free agency or trade for one, but that […]

Lance McCullers Working On Body Alignment

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers said he is focusing more on his body alignment this year. About the only thing holding McCullers back from a breakout season has been his health, as he landed on the disabled list twice in 2017 with back issues. When healthy, he struck out 25.8 percent of the batters […]

Jeurys Familia Expected To See Majority Of Save Chances

New York Mets pitching coach Dave Eiland said relief pitcher Jeurys Familia "will probably get the majority of the saves" in 2018. New manager Mickey Callaway initially said the team would use several relievers in various roles at the back end, but it looks like Familia will be the favorite in the ninth inning, but […]

Troy Tulowitzki Dealing With Bone Spur

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (heel) is dealing with a bone spur in his heal, but Gibbons doesn't think it'll be an issue in spring training. However, Tulo may have a delayed start in camp. This is the last thing Toronto wants to see after Tulowitzki played in just 66 […]

Bills Name Terry Robiskie As Receivers Coach

The Buffalo Bills named ex-Titans offensive coordinator Terry Robiskie as their new wide receivers coach. The 63-year-old has been an NFL coach for the last 36 years, 19 of which have been served as a receivers coach. He developed Roddy White and Julio Jones with the Falcons from 2008 to 2015. Robiskie served as an […]

Johnny Manziel To Play In Spring League

Free-agent quarterback Johnny Manziel confirmed on his Twitter page that he will be joining the NFL's Spring League in Austin, Texas, on March 28. "Football has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. Sometimes you take for granted how much you value something until it's gone. My goal […]

Mike Glennon's Time In Chicago Nearing An End

Chicago Bears backup quarterback Mike Glennon isn't long for Chicago, as the writing is clearly on the wall that he will not be playing for the Bears in 2018. Glennon was benched in Week 5 in favor of rookie Mitch Trubisky after he turned the ball over eight times in four games. Glennon's base salary […]

Vikings Could Look To Trade Laquon Treadwell

The Minnesota Vikings could be proactive this offseason and look to trade wide receiver Laquon Treadwell, who could use a change of scenery. A former first-round pick, Treadwell has struggled to find a role in Minnesota, and he could fetch the Vikings a mid-round draft pick in exchange. In his two seasons with Minnesota, Treadwell […]

Broncos Seem Intent On Making Devontae Booker Their No. 1 Back

The Denver Broncos seem intent on making running back Devontae Booker their No. 1 back moving forward, which means C.J. Anderson could be released in the offseason. It's a little bit of a head-scratcher, given that Booker hasn't really proved to be a lead back in his two years in the NFL. He ran the […]

Broncos Could Release C.J. Anderson

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson was one of the lone bright spots on offense in 2017, as he recorded his first 1,000-yard rushing season, but he was openly wondering what his future would be following the season, and the Broncos could wind up releasing him with two years remaining on his deal and no […]

Muhammad Wilkerson Expected To Be Cut

New York Jets defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson will carry a $16.75 million salary for the 2018 season, and the only question is whether the Jets designate him a pre-June 1 cut or post-June 1 cut. His 2018 salary cap hit will be $20 million. The Jets can clear $11 million in cap space by cutting […]

Clayton Kershaw Named Opening Day Starter In 2018

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts named starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw as the team's Opening Day starter on Tuesday. What a shocker. The talented left-hander will turn 30 years old next month, but he remains the best pitcher in baseball and went 18-4 with a 2.31 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 202 strikeouts in 175 innings […]

Justin Houston Expected To Remain With Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston will not be among those being released this offseason, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Houston has just 21 total sacks in three seasons since he accumulated 22 in 2014, but he's still one of the best defenders on the team. He'll command a base salary […]

Derrick Johnson To Become Free Agent

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson will become a free agent when his contract expires at the start of the new league year March 14. It will end his 13-year run with the team. Johnson is the Chiefs all-time leading tackler with 1,262 (993 solo) in his 13 seasons with KC, and he earned four […]