Hanley Ramirez To Be No. 3 Hitter

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said first baseman Hanley Ramirez is currently in line to be the No. 3 hitter. Han-Ram had a disappointing season all around in 2017, but shoulder issues might've been the biggest reason for his decline across the board at the plate. Despite hitting .241, Ramirez still slugged 23 home […]

Ryan Braun To Play Left Field And First Base

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that outfielder Ryan Braun will only play left field and first base this year, and outfielder Christian Yelich will primarily play left field during the season but will see some time in right field this spring. In Milwaukee's crowded outfield, Domingo Santana appears to be the odd man out […]

Jackie Bradley Unlikely To Be Traded

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley is unlikely to be traded after the team signed free-agent outfielder J.D. Martinez on Monday, according to sources. Boston's outfield is likely to consist of Andrew Benintendi in left field, Bradley in center and Mookie Betts in right, with Martinez the primary designated hitter. Bradley is still an elite […]

Dolphins Could Pursue C.J. Anderson

With Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson being a candidate to be released in the offseason to save money on the salary cap, it wouldn't be remotely surprising if the Miami Dolphins pursued him, two years after they signed Anderson to an offer sheet, which was matched by Denver. Anderson was upset when the Broncos […]

Dolphins Getting To Know Baker Mayfield

The Miami Dolphins spent some time with Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield at last month's Senior Bowl, and they are planning to have dinner with him right before they evaluate him at Oklahoma's Pro Day on March 14. Mayfield threw for 4,627 yards last year with 43 touchdowns and only six interceptions and is one of […]

Marcus Peters May Not Have Future In KC

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters may not last long in Kansas City, according to sources. Trade talk surrounding Peters is expected to intensify next week at the scouting combine. With the Chiefs not having much salary cap space this offseason, Peters may be a casualty, although he's set to make under $2 million in […]

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 […]