Charlie Morton Slated For Home Opener

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch has tabbed starting pitcher Charlie Morton for the team's home opener this year. “I wanted Charlie to pitch the home opener,” Hinch said. “I think that’s something special that he’s earned." Morton was a quality fantasy starter last season, going 14-7 with a 3.62 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 163 strikeouts […]

JT Riddle Playing In Minor League Games

Miami Marlins shortstop JT Riddle (shoulder) played three innings in the field in a minor league game on Saturday for the first time since having shoulder surgery last August. He handled some routine ground balls and also started a double play while singling and doubling at the plate. Riddle could be ready for Opening Day […]

Rafael Montero Could Be Traded

The New York Mets are preparing to possibly trade pitcher Rafael Montero before the regular season starts, according to sources. He is out of minor league options and is not a lock to make the Opening Day roster, but the team currently isn't close to a deal. The 27-year-old hasn't helped his cause by posting […]

Wilmer Flores Seeing Outfield Reps

New York Mets infielder Wilmer Flores started the spring game in left field for the first time on Saturday. “You saw why he needs to be playing multiple positions because the kid can hit. He can hit really good,” manager Mickey Callaway said after Flores went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and a double. “We […]

Jason Vargas Has Fractured Hand

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas (hand) had a CT scan reveal a non-displaced fracture of the hamate bone in his right (glove) hand, and he will visit with a specialist before deciding on whether to have surgery. The good news is that the injury is to his non-throwing hand, but it's a bad […]

Randal Grichuk Not Playing Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk (rib cage) is not playing in the spring game Sunday, but he will start swinging a bat in the cages. He could take batting practice on Monday if everything goes well, according to manager John Gibbons. The Jays are just taking every precaution here, so Grichuk should be ready […]

Marcus Stroman Slated To Start Fourth Game

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said the plan is for starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) to start the fourth game of the season. Although not yet official, it's assumed that starter J.A. Happ will receive the Opening Day nod. Stroman threw two successful innings against the Canadian team on Saturday and should be fine […]

Vinny Curry Joining Buccaneers

Free-agent defensive end Vinny Curry is signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a three-year deal worth up to $27 million with $11.5 million in injury guarantees, according to a source. Curry combined for 42 tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble in his final year with the Eagles in 2017. He'll help fill in […]

Ravens Could Re-Sign Mike Wallace, Michael Campanaro

Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome is not ruling out re-signing wide receivers Mike Wallace and Michael Campanaro. The team has had talks with both players. The veteran Wallace was one of Baltimore's most consistent pass catchers in an atrocious group last season, hauling in 52 passes for 748 yards and four touchdowns. However, with […]

DeMarco Murray To Visit Dolphins On Sunday

Free-agent running back DeMarco Murray will visit with the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Murray had a career-low 3.6 yards per carry and six rushing touchdowns last year with the Titans in 15 games, and nagging injuries continued to wear him down and make him less effective. It's fair to wonder how much the veteran back […]

Marshawn Lynch Staying With Raiders

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch will stay with the team and will receive a $1 million roster bonus on March 18, according to sources. It's a great sign for Oakland's running back depth, but a bad sign for everyone involved from a fantasy perspective. Lynch will likely remain as the lead back, but he'll […]

No Restrictions For Anthony Swarzak

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway said there are no restrictions for relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak (calf) moving forward. He is in line to be ready for Opening Day. The left-handed reliever was a combined 6-4 with a 2.33 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 10.6 K/9 in 70 games for the White Sox and Brewers in […]

Patriots Signing Patrick Chung To Extension

The New England Patriots are signing safety Patrick Chung to a short-term contract extension, according to sources. He was due $2 million this season in the last year of his current deal. Chung is an integral and underrated cog in the team's secondary, as he recorded 84 tackles, two fumble recoveries and one interception in […]

Jets Trade Up To Third Overall In Draft

The New York Jets moved up three spots in this year's draft to third overall after trading with the Indianapolis Colts. The Jets sent the sixth pick and two second-round picks in this year's draft -- 37th and 49th overall -- as well as their 2019 second-rounder to the Colts. It's obvious that even after re-signing […]

Tyrann Mathieu Agrees With Texans

Free-agent safety Tyrann Mathieu agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Texans, according to sources. Mathieu wasn't as effective the last two seasons for the Cardinals, but he was an All Pro in 2015 and is extremely versatile on defense, able to play cornerback and linebacker as well. He'll help improve what was one […]

Danny Woodhead Announces Retirement

Free-agent running back Danny Woodhead announced his retirement less than a week after being released by the Baltimore Ravens. The pint-sized back was marred by injuries the last two seasons and missed all but three games in 2014 while playing just two games in 2016. Last year, he was injured in the season opener and […]

Dolphins Inquiring About DeMarco Murray

The Miami Dolphins have asked about free-agent running back DeMarco Murray, according to a source. However, it is unclear if there is a visit lined up. The aging Murray appears to be on his last legs in the NFL after racking up the yardage earlier in his career with Dallas. In 2017 with Tennessee, Murray […]

Terrelle Pryor To Visit With Seahawks Sunday

Free-agent wide receiver Terrelle Pryor will visit with the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, according to a source. Quarterback Russell Wilson is recruiting Pryor hard. Pryor was a free-agent bust with the Redskins, playing in only nine games due to injury and catching 20 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown. He broke out with a […]

Jaron Brown Agrees With Seahawks

Free-agent wide receiver Jaron Brown agreed to terms with the Seattle Seahawks on Friday, according to a source. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Brown will help with the losses of receiver Paul Richardson and tight end Jimmy Graham, but they may not be done adding just yet. Brown had his best season in 2017 […]

Marcus Stroman Throws Two Innings Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) tossed two scoreless innings against the Canadian National team on Saturday. "I thought it went really well. I'm ready to rock. Just progress over the next two starts and looking forward to pitching against the Yankees on Sunday," Stroman said. Barring any setbacks, Stroman should be just […]

Raiders Expected To Sign Rashaan Melvin

The Oakland Raiders are expected to sign free-agent cornerback Rashaan Melvin, according to a source. Melvin was regarded as the best cornerback left on the market, and he'll help improve an Oakland secondary that lost T.J. Carrie and Sean Smith. Melvin was having a great year in 2017 before suffering an injury. He had 36 […]

Chargers Expected To Sign Caleb Sturgis

The Los Angeles Chargers are expected to sign free-agent place kicker Caleb Sturgis, according to a source. Sturgis made all three of his field goal attempts for the Eagles last year before landing on Injured Reserve. He's made only 81 percent of his 137 attempts in five NFL seasons and is 13-for-24 on attempts of […]

Vikings Release Jarius Wright

The Minnesota Vikings released wide receiver Jarius Wright after he restructured his deal last year. Wright had 18 catches for 198 yards and two touchdowns in his final season with the Vikings in 2017. He never had more than 42 catches, 588 yards or three scores in his six years with the Vikes. Wright is […]

Patriots Agree With Adrian Clayborn

The New England Patriots reached an agreement with free-agent defensive end Adrian Clayborn on Friday, according to a source. Clayborn is coming off a career-high 9.5 sacks with the Falcons in 2017, but before last year, he hadn't recorded more than 4.5 sacks since his 7.5-sack rookie season in 2011. Clayborn will provide pass-rushing help […]

Patriots Sign Jeremy Hill

The New England Patriots signed free-agent running back Jeremy Hill on Friday, according to a source. Hill had a promising rookie year with the Bengals, putting up 1,124 yards on the ground and nine touchdowns, but aside from his career-high 11 scores in 2015, he averaged less than 4.0 yards per carry in his last […]

Mike Pouncey To Visit With Chargers

Free-agent center Mike Pouncey will start his visits with the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, according to a source. Pouncey graded out poory with the Dolphins in 2017, but he can provide a stabilizing and veteran presence on an offensive line that surely could use it in LA.

Sheldon Richardson Agrees With Vikings

Free-agent defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson agreed to a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, according to a source. Already a top fantasy defense heading into the 2018 season, the Vikings just got considerably better on the defensive line with the addition of Richardson. He had just 2.5 sacks the last two years but will be […]

Chiefs Signing Chad Henne

The Kansas City Chiefs are signing free-agent quarterback Chad Henne to a two-year deal, according to a source. He will serve as the backup to young quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The veteran Henne will serve as a mentor for the promising Mahomes. Henne has attempted just two passes in the regular season since 2015 and won't […]

Texans Claim Sammie Coates

The Houston Texans claimed wide receiver Sammie Coates off waivers from the Cleveland Browns on Friday, according to a source. Coates had only six receptions for 70 yards in 12 games for the Browns in his lone season, and he hasn't had more than 21 catches for 435 yards in his three NFL seasons. Coates […]

Jerick McKinnon To Have Large Role In Niners Offense

The San Francisco 49ers placed a large priority on running back Jerick McKinnon in free agency, which is why they signed him to a four-year, $30 million deal ($11.7 million in guarantees). Head coach Kyle Shanahan sees McKinnon filling the Devonta Freeman role from his time in Atlanta. McKinnon averaged 4.0 yards per attempt on […]