Astros In Serious Pursuit Of Blake Snell

Updating a previous report, the Houston Astros are engaged in a serious pursuit of free-agent left-hander Blake Snell, according to sources briefed on their discussions. The 31-year-old southpaw is the best starter on the market and is believed to be seeking the same type of contract recently signed by two other Scott Boras clients -- […]

Aaron Judge Unlikely To Play Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (abdomen, oblique) will "probably not" return to Grapefruit League action on Saturday, according to manager Aaron Boone. The skipper added that Judge has "plenty of runway" to be ready for Opening Day on March 28 on the road against the Houston Astros. Judge didn't take batting practice with the […]

Steelers Signing Van Jefferson

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing free-agent wide receiver Van Jefferson to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday. After the trade of receiver Diontae Johnson to the Carolina Panthers this week, the move to sign Jefferson will give new quarterback Russell Wilson a new weapon alongside George Pickens and Calvin Austin III. The 27-year-old former second-round […]

Chargers Expected To Target Receiver In NFL Draft

After the Los Angeles Chargers traded wide receiver Keenan Allen to the Chicago Bears on Thursday night and released Mike Williams this week, they are fully expected to pursue receiving help in the upcoming NFL draft. Allen is the franchise's all-time leading receiver in yards and catches, trailing only tight end Antonio Gates overall. The […]

Buccaneers Sign Ben Bredeson

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed former New York Giants offensive guard Ben Bredeson to a one-year deal worth up to $3.5 million on Friday, according to a source. The former Baltimore Ravens' fourth-round pick in 2020 out of Michigan started a career-high 16 games in his third season for the Giants last year. The 26-year-old […]

Jon Feliciano Returning To San Francisco

Veteran free-agent offensive lineman Jon Feliciano signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Friday, according to a source. Feliciano will re-sign with the defending NFC champions after playing in 16 games (seven starts) for the team during the regular season before helping them advance to the Super Bowl in his first […]

Panthers Add K'Lavon Chaisson On One-Year Deal

The Carolina Panthers signed former Jacksonville Jaguars edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson to a one-year, $5 million maximum deal on Friday, according to a source. The former first-round pick (20th overall) in 2020 by the Jacksonville Jaguars out of LSU will head to the NFC after tallying 73 tackles (48 solo), five sacks, 11 tackles for […]

Josh Sweat Staying With Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to terms with pass-rusher Josh Sweat on a restructured contract on Friday to keep him in Philadelphia, according to sources. Sweat was drawing interest from other teams for what likely would have been a pay increase, but he'll instead stay with the team in 2024. With the restructure, the 26-year-old has […]

Buccaneers Agree To Terms With John Wolford

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with free-agent quarterback John Wolford, according to Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht. Wolford will return to Tampa after spending the end of last season on the team's practice squad. The 28-year-old didn't actually appear in a game in the NFL in 2023. The Wake […]

Calvin Ridley Wants To Have Full Route Tree In Tennessee

New Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley said "let me run all the routes" when giving his introductory press conference. It sounds like the Jacksonville Jaguars only let him run certain routes as their No. 1 pass-catcher in 2023, which kept him somewhat limited. Ridley would like to express more creativity with his routes in […]

Raiders Restructure Jakobi Meyers' Contract

The Las Vegas Raiders restructured wide receiver Jakobi Meyers' contract on Friday to create $4.125 million in salary cap space for 2024. Meyers joined the Raiders in free agency last offseason and signed a three-year, $33 million deal. He immediately paid off for the Raiders as the No. 2 behind All-Pro Davante Adams, as Meyers […]

Rams Agree With Jimmy Garoppolo On One-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Rams agreed to terms with free-agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday, according to sources. Following his disastrous year with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023, Jimmy G is now set to join the Rams for one season as Matthew Stafford's backup. Garoppolo must first serve a two-games […]

Craig Counsell Not Committing To Any Bullpen Roles

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell isn't committing to a specific closer to open his first season with the club in 2024. There are high-leverage arms in Chicago's bullpen, but Counsell isn't ready to give out defined roles this spring among names like Adbert Alzolay, Julian Merryweather, Mark Leiter Jr. and Hector Neris. The best bet […]

Jose Urquidy Pulled From Minor-League Game With Elbow Pain

Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy (elbow) pulled himself from a minor-league game in camp on Friday after 43 pitches due to right-elbow pain, according to manager Joe Espada. Urquidy is being evaluated by team trainers right now, but we might not have an update on his injury until later on Friday or Saturday morning. The […]

Framber Valdez Named Astros Opening Day Starter

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez will start the team's Opening Day game on March 28 versus the visiting New York Yankees, according to manager Joe Espada. With future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander (shoulder) to begin the 2024 regular season on the injured list, Valdez will take the ball for the team's first game in […]

David Bednar To Throw A Bullpen On Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar (lat) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session in camp on Friday. Bednar felt some right-lat tightness at spring training earlier this month, and his mound session on Friday will be his first time throwing since the injury cropped up. The 29-year-old right-hander has yet to debut in a spring […]

Aaron Judge Not Taking Batting Practice Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (abdomen, oblique) is not listed in Friday's batting practice groups in camp. Manager Aaron Boone said on Thursday that if Judge didn't take batting practice on Friday, he would not play in the team's Grapefruit League game on Saturday. Instead of BP, Judge said he would go through his […]

Steelers Sending Kenny Pickett To Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring quarterback Kenny Pickett from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday in a pick swap, according to sources. It's unclear as of right now what draft picks are involved. Pickett, who opened last year as the Steelers' starting quarterback before getting hurt and losing the job to Mason Rudolph, preferred to move […]

Rangers Optimistic That Corey Seager Will Be Ready For Opening Day

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said he is more optimistic now about shortstop Corey Seager's (hernia) availability for Opening Day at the end of March. Seager had offseason hernia surgery but is coming along nicely this spring and should be ready to go for fantasy managers to kick off the 2024 regular season. The 29-year-old […]

Astros Still In Play To Sign Blake Snell

The Houston Astros have remained engaged in the starting pitching market, according to multiple people with knowledge of the team's plans, and it stands to reason that free-agent left-hander Blake Snell may emerge as their top target. "As I've said multiple times, we always have our foot on the gas when it comes to winning […]

Kodai Senga Won't Throw For Another 7-10 Days

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (shoulder) won't throw for another seven to 10 days, according to president of baseball operations David Stearns. After that, the Mets will get another round of imaging done on Senga to determine the next step. Senga's three-week shutdown has expired, but the team's "internal pacing" calls for a longer […]

Cardinals Sign Oliver Marmol To Contract Extension

The St. Louis Cardinals signed manager Oliver Marmol to an undisclosed contract extension on Friday. Marmol led the Cardinals to a 93-win season in 2022 but led the team to 91 losses last year. He was getting set to enter the final year of his original three-year deal in 2024, but the skipper will now […]

Robert Stephenson Feeling More Shoulder "Discomfort"

Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (shoulder) is feeling shoulder "discomfort," according to manager Ron Washington. Stephenson had been feeling good about being ready for Opening Day on March 28, but Washington now concedes that Stephenson may run out of time. The skipper said the team did tests and is now just waiting for […]

Jung Hoo Lee Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

San Francisco Giants rookie outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (hamstring) is dealing with left-hamstring tightness in camp and will be limited for the next two to three days. Lee was pulled from Wednesday's Cactus League game early as a precaution. It's something to watch for the 25-year-old as he prepares for his first season in the […]

Danny Jansen Has Fracture In His Wrist

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen (wrist) has been diagnosed with a fractured pisiform bone in his right wrist. The Blue Jays expect him to miss "a couple weeks," and he has a follow-up appointment with a doctor on Friday. The 28-year-old backstop's history of hand issues continues. It's a tough blow for Toronto just […]

Kevin Gausman Looking Unlikely For Opening Day

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (shoulder) will throw one inning of live batting practice in camp on Friday and build back up from there. It's now looking unlikely that he'll be able to start on Opening Day for the team on March 28. "We just want him to be good, and if that means […]

Vikings Looking To Draft Drake Maye?

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah said on Thursday that he thinks the Minnesota Vikings "will put forth a strong effort to try and get up to get Drake Maye" in the upcoming NFL draft in April. The Vikings sit with the No. 11 pick in the first round of the draft, but they just made a […]

Aaron Donald Announces His Retirement

Los Angeles Rams legendary pass-rusher Aaron Donald announced his retirement from professional football on Friday. Donald retires as one of the best players at his position all time. The 32-year-old was the Rams' 13th overall pick in the 2014 draft out of Pittsburgh, and he had a phenomenal career in his 10 NFL seasons, which […]

Vikings Moving Up In 2024 NFL Draft

The Minnesota Vikings acquired the 23rd and 232nd overall picks in the upcoming 2024 NFL draft from the Houston Texans on Friday in exchange for the 42nd and 188th overall picks in this year's draft and a second-rounder next year. In addition to the 23rd pick in the first round, the Vikings also have the […]

Drew Lock To Be Giants Backup

Despite a report on Thursday evening that Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said the New York Giants convinced him that quarterback Drew Lock would compete for a starting role with the G-Men in 2024, the Giants did not tell Lock that he would be competing for the starting gig with Daniel Jones in order […]