Julius Peppers Leaning Toward Returning

Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers is leaning toward playing another season in 2018, but he doesn't want to commit yet, according to a source close to Peppers. Further complicating matters is the fact that he had shoulder surgery after the season. Despite being 38 years old, Peppers remains effective and tied for the team […]

Tim Lincecum Has Guaranteed Offer

Free-agent starting pitcher Tim Lincecum has a guaranteed offer from a team not named the Giants, according to a source. If the Giants want to bring Lincecum back, they'll have to offer more than a minor league deal, which is unlikely. The Freak is said to be in great shape and was hitting 90 mph […]

Troy Tulowitzki Hits And Takes Grounders

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (heel) took groundballs and hit without any setbacks Monday in camp, but the team wants to be cautious with him. Manager John Gibbons said he doesn't expect Tulowitzki to play in the first couple of spring games. The injuries just keep coming for Tulo, who was limited to just […]

Allen Robinson Lining Up To Be Tagged

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Allen Robinson (knee) is the only player that the team would consider using the franchise tag on this year after he missed almost all of the 2017 season with a torn ACL and after he struggled in 2016. A one-year, incentive-laden deal is their preference, but if the two sides can't […]

Jets Willing To Go All Out For Kirk Cousins

Sources say that the New York Jets are willing to pay whatever it takes to land Washington Redskins impending free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins unless the 'Skins tag him for a third time, which is highly unlikely. The Jets will have to convince Cousins that he'll have a chance to win in New York. If they […]

Orioles Sign Alex Presley

The Baltimore Orioles signed free-agent outfielder Alex Presley to a major league deal Monday, which will include an invite to major league spring training. Presley saw a lot of action (71 games) with the Tigers in 2017 and performed admirably, hitting .314 with three home runs, 20 RBI and five steals. However, his chances of […]

Royals Looking To Find At-Bats For Jorge Soler, Cheslor Cuthbert, Jorge Bonifacio

The Kansas City Royals are focusing on finding a way for outfielders Jorge Soler, Cheslor Cuthbert and Jorge Bonifacio to each get 500-plus at-bats in 2018, according to manager Ned Yost. Yost also said Soler could see time at designated hitter and both corner outfield spots. On a rebuilding club that lost their best outfielder […]

Victor Martinez Had Normal Offseason

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez (heart) said he had a normal offseason training program and wasn't limited in any way. V-Mart missed the final month of last year with an irregular heartbeat and needed surgery to fix it. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, the 39-year-old doesn't have much left to offer with his bat. He […]

Blue Jays Still View Joe Biagini As Starter

Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker still thinks pitcher Joe Biagini can be a starter. "I still envision him as a quality major league starter," Walker said. On the surface, Biagini's 5.34 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 18 starts and 119 2/3 innings don't look good for fantasy owners. He ran into a lot […]

Chris Tillman Threw For Tigers

Free-agent starting pitcher Chris Tillman threw for the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. The Orioles are one of three teams currently in the mix to sign Tillman, and he's expected to settle on a team in the next two days, according to a source. Baltimore remains a favorite to re-sign him because of their familiarity with […]

Brewers Not Trying To Add Jonathan Lucroy

Milwaukee Brewers general manager David Stearns said the team isn't trying to sign free-agent catcher Jonathan Lucroy. "I think we have confidence in our current catching group. In general, I think we got pretty meaningful production from our catching group last year," Stearns said. A former All-Star with Milwaukee, Lucroy was a complete fantasy bust […]

Rockies Staying In Touch With Carlos Gonzalez's Agent

Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich said that he has remained in contact with free-agent outfielder Carlos Gonzalez's agent, Scott Boras. There really hasn't been a market that has developed for Car-Go, who struggled mightily in his age-31 season last year. Gonzalez finished hitting .261 with only 14 home runs and 57 RBI in 136 […]

Royals Content Standing Pat

The Kansas City Royals say that they will stand pat and will not pursue any other marquee free agents now that former first baseman chose the San Diego Padres on Saturday. That presumably also includes free-agent third baseman Mike Moustakas, who remains available in free agency. Moose posted a career-high 38 home runs in 2017 […]

Angels Sign Outfielder Chris Young To One-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have signed free-agent outfielder Chris Young to a one-year, $2 million contract with incentives. Young, 34, hit .235 with seven home runs and three stolen bases in 90 games for the Red Sox last season. He will have a hard time finding playing time in LA's crowded outfield. Expect […]

Eddie Lacy Not Expected To Be Back

Seattle Seahawks impending unrestricted free-agent running back Eddie Lacy is not expected to be back in 2018 with Chris Carson, Mike Davis and J.D. McKissic also in the mix. Carson has three years left on his deal, and the Seahawks see him as a big part of their future. Lacy was utterly useless for most […]

Austin Seferian-Jenkins Turned Down Two-Year Deal

New York Jets impending free-agent tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, who caught 50 passes in 2017, already turned down a two-year, $8 million deal from the Jets that was short on guarantees and total value. Seferian-Jenkins is still just 25 years old and has turned his life around off the field, so he and the Jets […]

Jets Could Consider AJ McCarron

The New York Jets would likely consider free-agent quarterback AJ McCarron as a fallback option if they fail to sign Redskins impending free-agent Kirk Cousins, according to ESPN New York's Rich Cimini. The Jets considered trading for McCarron last year, but they chose veteran gunslinger Josh McCown instead, and Cimini personally still prefers McCown over […]

Case Keenum The Favorite To Start For Minnesota

Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent quarterback Case Keenum still seems to be the favorite to start heading into next season. The Vikings blocked quarterbacks coach Kevin Stefanski from joining the Giants, which would seem to indicate that the Vikings want to stay with either Keenum, Teddy Bridgewater or Sam Bradford. Keenum would also be much cheaper […]

Vikings Expected To Consider AJ McCarron

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to pursue free-agent quarterback AJ McCarron this offseason if they are unable to re-sign Case Keenum. McCarron was ruled an unrestricted free agent on Thursday after he won his grievance against the Bengals. The Browns, Cardinals, Broncos and Jets are also expected to look at McCarron, and his price tag […]

Browns Expected To Pursue Terrelle Pryor

The Cleveland Browns are expected to pursue Washington Redskins impending free-agent wide receiver Terrelle Pryor, and The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot thinks Pryor will have interest in a reunion as well. Pryor was a free-agent bust for the Redskins, but he was also plagued by an ankle injury after having surgery in November. […]

Rob Gronkowski Will Continue To Contemplate Retirement

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is expected to continue to consider retirement. “Weeks before [the AFC Championship game,] Gronkowski was telling people around him the toll on his body was making him lean toward the potential that this was his last season,” ESPN’s Jeff Darlington reported on SportsCenter last week. “This is a […]

Scott Kazmir Says He's Fully Healthy

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Scott Kazmir, 34, said he's fully healthy and is ready to surprise people in 2018. The former three-time All-Star left-hander is determined to win a spot in the starting rotation this spring. He'll be competing with young pitchers Luiz Gohara, Max Fried and Sean Newcomb for the final two spots in […]

Rays To Open Season With Four-Man Rotation

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said the team will open the year with a four-man rotation that will last until mid-May, which means starting pitcher Matt Andriese will work out of the bullpen in a mult-inning role to begin the season. This isn't good for Andriese to begin the year, but the trade of […]

Guillermo Heredia Could Be Cleared Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Guillermo Heredia (shoulder) is set to meet with doctors Monday and could be cleared for full participation in camp. Heredia should be fine for Opening Day unless he has a setback. He has very minimal power, though, and hits way too many groundballs. Heredia also isn't much of a threat to steal […]

Erasmo Ramirez Shut Down For Two Weeks

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Erasmo Ramirez (lat) is dealing with a minor lat strain and has been shut down for two weeks. Ramirez has plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day, but this isn't a good start for the right-hander. Ramirez pitched well in the rotation as he returned to his former team, […]

Yasmani Grandal Expected To Be Primary Catcher

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal is expected to see the majority of playing time behind the dish in 2018 over Austin Barnes, according to manager Dave Roberts. "Yasmani obviously had more opportunities, more at-bats, more playing time [in 2017]— and I see that again," Roberts said. "But Austin has earned the right to get […]

Chris Owings, Socrates Brito Behind In Camp

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Chris Owings (finger) and outfielder Socrates Brito (pinkie) are slightly behind their teammates in camp, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Owings needed a second surgery on his fractured right middle finger in November, but he's on track for Opening Day. Brito injured his finger in winter ball in the Dominican and is […]

Yasmany Tomas Cleared For Workouts

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Yasmany Tomas (hernia) has been cleared for workouts in camp by the team's medical staff after a pair of core muscle/sports hernia surgeries last year, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Tomas likely was never fully healthy in 2017, and his season officially ended in July, as he finished with a .241 average, […]

Ian Desmond Expected To Mainly Play Left Field

Colorado Rockies first baseman/outfielder Ian Desmond said he's expected to mostly play left field this year. "I will be ready to play first base if they need me to, but right now, from what I understand it’s going to be mostly left field," Desmond said. Pegged as a breakout candidate with the move to Coors […]

Kirby Yates Has Twisted Ankle

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Kirby Yates (ankle) is dealing with a twisted ankle, but the injury isn't believed to be a long-term one. Yates was extremely effective for the Friars in 2017, posting a 3.97 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 88 strikeouts in 56 2/3 frames. He misses plenty of bats, but the home run […]