Jacob Melton Has Opportunity To Make Impact For Astros

MLB.com's Brian McTaggart mentions outfielders Jacob Melton and Zach Dezenzo as having real opportunities to make an impact at the major-league level in 2025 for the Houston Astros. Per MLB Pipeline, Melton is the club's No. 2 prospect, while Dezenzo checks in at No. 6. Melton could push to make the team out of spring […]

Hayden Wesneski Penciled In As No. 5 Starter

Houston Astros pitchers Framber Valdez, Hunter Brown, Ronel Blanco and Spencer Arrighetti -- each of whom made at least 28 starts in 2024 -- are locked into the starting rotation. Right-hander Hayden Wesneski, who was acquired from the Chicago Cubs this offseason in the deal that sent outfielder Kyle Tucker to Chicago, is penciled in […]

Orioles Invite Samuel Basallo To Spring Training

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Thursday that catching prospect Samuel Basallo will be a non-roster invite at major-league spring training this year. Per MLB Pipeline, Basallo is the No. 13 prospect in all of baseball for the 2025 season. In addition to Basallo, outfield prospects Enrique Bradfield and Dylan Beavers will be at spring training. […]

Giants Acquire Osleivis Basabe From Rays

The San Francisco Giants acquired infielder Osleivis Basabe from the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. Basabe had been designated for assignment by the Rays earlier in the week. Basabe played in only 78 games in the minors in 2024 due to a […]

Pierce Johnson Will Have Bigger Role In 2025

Atlanta Braves right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson will be relied on even more in 2025 with Joe Jimenez (knee) expected to miss most of the season after having knee surgery last October. Johnson split primary setup duties in Atlanta's bullpen last year with Jimenez, but he should be the primary late-inning setup man in front of […]

Daysbel Hernandez Could Fill Key Setup Role For Atlanta

The Athletic's David O'Brien writes that Atlanta Braves right-hander Daysbel Hernandez will get a chance to fill a key setup role in the bullpen that opened up when Joe Jimenez had knee surgery in October. As a result, Jimenez is expected to be out for most of the 2025 season. The 28-year-old Hernandez mostly pitched […]

Braves May Lean On Aaron Bummer More In High-Leverage Situations

The Athletic's David O'Brien suggests that the Atlanta Braves will need left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer more in high-leverage situations in 2025 with A.J. Minter gone to the division-rival New York Mets in free agency. Bummer had 69 strikeouts and 18 walks in 55 1/3 innings in his first year with Atlanta in 2024, and his […]

Chadwick Tromp Expected To Be Backup Catcher

Atlanta Braves catcher Chadwick Tromp is expected to open the 2025 season as Sean Murphy's backup now that Travis d'Arnaud is with the Angels, which likely means he'll receive a start or two per week. Tromp had a similar role last year when Murphy missed two months with an injury, and again when d'Arnaud missed […]

Mark Vientos To Stay At Third Base In 2025

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos will stick at the hot corner for the Mets in 2025 after the team re-signed first baseman Pete Alonso on Wednesday night. Before the move to reunite with Alonso, Vientos was set to slide across the diamond to serve as New York's primary first baseman. The return of […]

Trey Hendrickson Wants A New Contract Or To Be Traded

During an interview on The Pat McAfee Show during Super Bowl week in New Orleans, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson indicated that either a new deal or a trade are the only viable options for him moving forward. Hendrickson is heading into the final year of his deal in 2025 after leading the NFL […]

Jets Hire Rick Spielman As Senior Football Adviser

The New York Jets are hiring former Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman to a full-time position as a senior football adviser, Spielman announced himself on his CBS Sports podcast "With the First Pick." Spielman will now join the Jets full time after he helped the Jets in their searches for a new GM and […]

Jaguars To Hire Shane Waldron As Pass-Game Coordinator

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the Jacksonville Jaguars plan to hire former Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, likely as their passing-game coordinator, according to sources. Waldron coached with new Jaguars head coach and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen with the Los Angeles Rams from 2018-20. Before serving as the Bears' offensive […]

Joe Burrow Willing To Restructure His Contract To Retain Core Players

Speaking on Breakfast Ball, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said he believes in the organization and that the Bengals have the salary cap space to retain core players like receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins (impending free agent), defensive end Trey Hendrickson and tight end Mike Gesicki (impending free agent). Burrow added that he's motivated […]

Jaguars Agree To Make Grant Udinski Their Offensive Coordinator

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced on Wednesday evening that they agreed to terms with Minnesota Vikings assistant offensive coordinator and assistant quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski to become their next offensive coordinator under first-time head coach Liam Coen. Udinski was a popular name for open offensive-coordinator jobs around the league this cycle and will ultimately land in […]

NFLPA Not Interested In 18-Game Schedule

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell recently said that safety data doesn't discourage the league from expanding the regular season to 18 games, but NFL Players Association executive director Lloyd Howell Jr. doesn't feel the same way. "Frankly, we're not sure how he's reaching that conclusion based on the data we've been given access to," Howell said. […]

Cam Skattebo Skips Senior Bowl, Entering NFL Draft

Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo skipped last weekend's Senior Bowl to focus on the upcoming NFL draft and scouting combine later this month. Skattebo had a huge 2024 season for the Sun Devils, recording 1,711 rushing yards (5.8 yards per carry) , 605 receiving yards (13.4 yards per catch) and 25 total touchdowns while […]

Ben Gamel, Astros Agree On One-Year Deal

Free-agent outfielder Ben Gamel (leg) and the Houston Astros agreed to a one-year, $1.2 million deal on Wednesday, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Gamel's deal includes a $200,000 signing bonus, with the remaining $1 million being non-guaranteed. The 32-year-old veteran outfielder began the 2024 season with the New York Mets and played in only 18 […]

Rams To Host First-Ever NFL Game In Australia in 2026

The NFL announced on Wednesday that the Los Angeles Rams will host a game in Melbourne, Australia, for the first time in NFL history during the 2026 season. The game will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground as part of the league's multi-year commitment to play regular-season games in Australia. The Rams' opponent will […]

Will Hernandez Wants To Return To Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent offensive guard Will Hernandez (knee) stated his intentions of wanting to re-sign with the team this offseason. "I'd love to stay, but at the end of the day, it's not up to me," Hernandez said. It remains to be seen if the Cardinals have mutual interest in bringing the 29-year-old offensive […]

Skyy Moore Limited In Wednesday's Practice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore (abdomen) was the only player on the team listed as limited in their first practice of the week on Wednesday. The Chiefs opened Moore's practice window last week to return from Injured Reserve potentially for the Super Bowl this Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, although the Chiefs listed […]

Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens Practicing In Full

Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Landon Dickerson (knee) and center Cam Jurgens (back) both put in full practice sessions on Wednesday. Neither Dickerson nor Jurgens practiced at all last week, but the Eagles didn't list either of them with an injury designation on last Friday's final injury report, indicating they both should be just fine to […]

Brandon Graham On Track To Return For Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (triceps) said he remains on track to play on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX in what will be his final NFL game, according to FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Graham suffered a torn triceps in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams and had surgery […]

Dallas Goedert Practicing In Full Before Super Bowl

Despite not practicing at all last week, Philadelphia Eagles tight ends Dallas Goedert (ankle) returned to a full practice session on Wednesday. TE C.J. Uzomah (abdomen) was also a full-go. It shouldn't come as much of a surprise after the Eagles didn't list Goedert on last Friday's final injury report. They were merely giving the […]

Kenneth Gainwell Back At Practice On Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (concussion, knee) returned to practice on Wednesday and was limited. Gainwell suffered a concussion and knee injury in the victory over the division-rival Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship and was unable to practice at all last week. While his availability for Super Bowl LIX this Sunday in New […]

DeVonta Smith Limited On Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Smith picked up a hamstring injury in the NFC Championship win over the division-rival Washington Commanders and was held out of practice all of last week. However, he has now returned to the practice field and should be […]

Calvin Faucher The Favorite To Be Marlins Closer?

The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson writes that Miami Marlins right-hander Calvin Faucher could be the favorite to close games to open the 2025 season, although right-hander Jesus Tinoco could also be in the mix. Neither pitcher should be very high on fantasy managers' radars during draft season when scrounging for saves. The 29-year-old Faucher closed […]

Marlins Expecting Improvement From Edward Cabrera

Miami Marlins new manager Clayton McCullough thinks that right-hander Edward Cabrera can make big strides in 2025 after he went 4-8 with a 4.95 ERA (4.68 FIP) and 1.37 WHIP with 107 strikeouts and 50 walks in 96 1/3 innings over 20 starts in his fourth big-league season in 2024. Cabrera does have 225 strikeouts […]

Eury Perez Hoping To Return Around Midseason

According to the Miami Herald's Barry Jackson, Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Perez (elbow) is hoping to be back with the team by the All-Star break after recovering from Tommy John surgery that he had last April. Perez didn't pitch at all for the Fish in 2024 but displayed considerable upside in 2023 in his rookie […]

Yankees Claim Owen White Off Waivers From Reds

The New York Yankees claimed right-hander Owen White off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday and designated right-hander Allan Winans for assignment in a corresponding move to make room for White on the 40-man roster. White will head back to the American League after allowing 13 earned runs on 14 hits (three homers) while […]

Yankees Claim Braden Shewmake Off Waivers From Royals

The New York Yankees claimed infielder Braden Shewmake off waivers from the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. Shewmake is now on his third team this offseason after being designated for assignment by both the Royals and Chicago White Sox. The 27-year-old former first-rounder by the Atlanta Braves in 2019 out of Texas A&M University will […]