Patriots Have Called About DeAndre Hopkins, Jerry Jeudy

The New England Patriots have called about Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and Denver Broncos receiver Jerry Jeudy, according to sources. The Patriots also attended free-agent receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s workout last week in Arizona. It remains to be seen if New England will go after any of these receivers after signing JuJu Smith-Schuster... Read More

Aaron Ashby Hoping To Return In Mid-May

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby (shoulder) is taking it slow after suffering a left shoulder injury that required a platelet-rich plasma injection, and he is hoping to make his season debut in mid-May. "It's a shoulder impingement, labral tear. That sounds really bad but everyone has these; it's just kind of how it affects you,"... Read More

Garrett Mitchell's Return Pushed Back

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (hamstring) reported tightness in his right hamstring during the March 9 Cactus League game against the San Francisco Giants, and the Brewers thought he might return to spring action during the weekend of March 18-19. However, now they are aiming for Mitchell to return around March 21. Manager Craig Counsell... Read More

Matt Manning Could Benefit From Time In Triple-A

Even before this spring, Detroit Tigers right-hander Matt Manning's velocity had been wildly inconsistent. He was throwing in the upper-90s in the spring of 2020, but his fastball averaged 93.2 mph last year. Manning's slider can be really good when it's on, but his slider and changeup are almost never in sync on the same... Read More

Hernan Perez Agrees With Twins

Free-agent infielder/outfielder Hernan Perez reached an agreement with the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, according to sources. The deal is a minor-league pact. Perez will join the Twins in spring training once he's done playing for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. The 31-year-old utility man last saw action in the major leagues with the... Read More

Tony Gonsolin Resumes Throwing Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (ankle) is throwing out to 120 feet in spring training and is able to put some weight on his sprained left ankle, according to manager Dave Roberts. However, there is still no update on Gonsolin's timetable for a return to games. The 28-year-old isn't expected to be ready... Read More

Dodgers Not Concerned About Freddie Freeman

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he has "no concern at all" that first baseman Freddie Freeman (hamstring), who suffered a right hamstring injury while playing for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, won't be ready for Opening Day. "We expect him to be in a game sooner rather than later,"... Read More

Broncos Want A First-Rounder For Jerry Jeudy

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy's name has continued to come up in trade conversations this week, according to a source, but the Broncos' asking price on him has been at least a first-round pick. Denver might have trouble finding many takers for the former first-round pick at that cost, as he hasn't exactly lived... Read More

Ravens Involved In Free-Agent QB Market

The Baltimore Ravens, who face uncertainty around quarterback Lamar Jackson's future, have been involved in the free-agent QB market and looked into options such as Baker Mayfield and Jacoby Brissett before they signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Commanders, respectively, according to league sources. The Ravens appear to be looking for flexibility. The... Read More

Bills Sign Kyle Allen On Wednesday

The Buffalo Bills are signing former Houston Texans quarterback Kyle Allen to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to a source. He has 19 career starts in the NFL and will now back up Josh Allen. The 27-year-old should be Josh's primary backup in his new home. He spent the 2022 season as a backup... Read More

Aaron Rodgers Won't Command Multiple First-Rounders?

Contrary to a previous report, the Green Bay Packers are not looking for multiple first-round picks for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Packers and New York Jets continue to negotiate on a Rodgers trade, but nothing has been agreed on yet, according to sources. The Athletic's Matt Schneidman also reported on Wednesday that Rodgers hasn't told... Read More

Panthers Don't Use Tender On P.J. Walker

As expected, the Carolina Panthers will not place a tender on restricted free-agent quarterback P.J. Walker, according to a league source. Walker will hit the open market, but there's a chance he's brought back at a lower price. The Panthers signed veteran QB Andy Dalton on Tuesday and are fully expected to take their future... Read More

Ravens Plan To Tender Tyler Huntley

The Baltimore Ravens will use the low restricted free-agent tender (right of first refusal) on quarterback Tyler Huntley, according to a source. Huntley was viewed as the most likely of the team's six restricted free agents to get a tender this offseason. The Ravens will have the right to match any offer sheet that Huntley... Read More

Saints, Jamaal Williams Agree To Three-Year Deal

The New Orleans Saints and former Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams agreed to a three-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Williams led the NFL with 17 rushing touchdowns last year in Detroit, adding his first 1,000-yard season on a career-high 262 carries. He also... Read More

Jacoby Brissett Expected To Sign With Commanders

Free-agent quarterback Jacoby Brissett is expected to sign with the Washington Commanders, according to sources. Brissett spent last season as the fill-in starter for the Cleveland Browns until Deshaun Watson returned from a lengthy suspension. In 16 games played (11 starts), he threw for 2,608 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions on 369 pass attempts.... Read More

Cowboys Officially Release Ezekiel Elliott

The Dallas Cowboys and running back Ezekiel Elliott officially parted ways on Wednesday and he will now be a free agent, according to a source. It was reported on Wednesday morning that the move was expected, and now it's official after the two sides couldn't come to an agreement on a contract restructure. It's not... Read More

Alex Lange Likely The Tigers' Closer

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Lange got roughed up in his Grapefruit League outing on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox, but he has looked really sharp at other points this spring. His curveball is one of the best swing-and-miss pitches in baseball and he has everything you want in a closer's demeanor. Trey Wingenter... Read More

Rays Add Trevor Kelley To 40-Man Roster

The Tampa Bay Rays selected right-hander Trevor Kelley to their 40-man roster on Wednesday and placed right-hander Andrew Kittredge (elbow) on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Kittredge is recovering from Tommy John surgery and will miss at least the first half of the season. Kelley could still begin the 2023 regular season... Read More

Kyle Finnegan Expected To Open The Year As The Closer

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan is expected to be the team's primary closer entering the 2023 campaign with both Sean Doolittle and Tanner Rainey not expected to be ready for Opening Day. Finnegan's 11 saves were second on the team to Rainey's 12 last year. The 31-year-old finished the season with a 3.51 ERA,... Read More

Freddie Freeman Out Of WBC Lineup Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (hamstring) is officially out of Team Canada's lineup in the World Baseball Classic against Team Mexico on Wednesday, as expected. "He's out of this tournament for now. The Dodgers decided that. He's over in camp right now getting looked at by the doctors and training staff," Canada manager... Read More

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Could Rejoin Team Dominican Republic

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) said he's open to rejoining Team Dominican Republic for the World Baseball Classic now that he's past his knee injury. Guerrero said a decision will be made after a conversation with Toronto's manager and general manager. The 23-year-old returned to the Grapefruit League lineup on Wednesday... Read More

Max Scherzer To Start On Opening Day Against Miami

The New York Mets are planning to start right-hander Max Scherzer on Opening Day against the Miami Marlins on March 30 and Justin Verlander in the home opener on April 6. Scherzer is more injury-prone than ever before in his career and will turn 39 this July, but when healthy, he's still one of the... Read More

Carlos Rodon Could Miss Only A Few Starts

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon's (forearm) rehab for a forearm muscle strain is going well, and his next step will be medical clearance to resume throwing from a shutdown that began on March 9 and is supposed to last up to 10 days. He will begin the season on the injured list but may... Read More

Jose Trevino Dealing With Wrist Injury

New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino (wrist) is dealing with a right wrist sprain. "I just feel some inflammation there, but I feel good. I feel pretty confident where I'm at right now," Trevino said. He expects to resume swinging a bat again in a couple of days and said he's "very confident" he'll be... Read More

Dylan Cease's Velocity On The Rise

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease topped out at 95 mph in his last Cactus League appearance, but he was sitting at 95-97 mph in his first inning of work on Tuesday against the Oakland Athletics. His slider hasn't been very sharp, though, which led to him giving up two runs in his first... Read More

Graham Ashcraft Listed As Friday's Starter

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Graham Ashcraft (calf) is listed as the team's starter for Friday's Cactus League contest against the Cleveland Guardians. Ashcraft had to be removed early from his last spring start due to cramps in his calf, but he looks to be good to go to get back on the bump later this week... Read More

Kris Bryant Set To Play Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (back) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third in Wednesday's Cactus League lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Bryant dealt with back stiffness the last couple of days, but he's back in there on Wednesday. The 31-year-old veteran also missed considerable time in... Read More

Justin Turner To Take Batting Practice Friday

Boston Red Sox third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner (face) is scheduled to take batting practice on Friday. Turner is ahead of schedule while needing 16 stitches after taking a pitch to the face in spring action early last week, and he could be cleared to return to Grapefruit League games if all goes well with... Read More

Christian Walker Returns To Cactus League Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (hip) is back in the team's Cactus League lineup against the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Sean Hjelle on Wednesday. Walker is starting at first base and is hitting cleanup. The 31-year-old was removed from Monday's game as a precaution after being hit by a pitch on his left... Read More

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Back In The Lineup Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander JT Brubaker. Guerrero is playing first base and batting third in the lineup. It will be his first game action since being removed early on March 3 due to some minor... Read More