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Alex Singleton Could Be Let Go This Offseason
The Denver Broncos are operating with more than $50 million in salary cap space this year and won't be forced into cost-saving moves like they were a year ago to account for the financial ramifications of releasing quarterback Russell Wilson. However, The Athletic's Nick Kosmider writes that they could still cut linebacker Alex Singleton (knee) […]
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Donovan Wilson A Potential Salary Cap Casualty?
The Athletic's Jon Machota writes that the Dallas Cowboys' safety position stands out as one that cut see a cut for salary cap purposes this offseason. It's likely that safety Donovan Wilson stays with the team, but another option would be safety Malik Hooker. Wilson has a base salary of $6.5 million in 2025, and […]
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Ogbonnia Okoronkwo A Cut Candidate
The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes that the Cleveland Browns could save $3 million by designating edge rusher Ogbonnia Okoronkwo as a post-June 1 cut this offseason ahead of his age-30 season. The Browns have plenty of important decisions coming and also have to decide on the futures of veteran defensive tackles Dalvin Tomlinson and Shelby […]
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Sheldon Rankins Likely To Be Let Go
The Cincinnati Bengals have several veterans that are likely to be salary cap casualties this offseason, including defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (illness), offensive lineman Alex Cappa, defensive lineman Sam Hubbard and linebacker Germaine Pratt, but The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. writes that Rankins is the most certain cut of the group. When healthy, Rankins only […]
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Drew Rasmussen Building Back Up As A Starter
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen threw his first live batting practice session of the spring on Wednesday and is working on a five-day starter's schedule. Rasmussen recovered from his third right-elbow surgery last year and rejoined the Rays as a reliever in August. The 29-year-old former sixth-round pick by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018 […]
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Shohei Ohtani Working Out Of The Windup
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow, shoulder) has thrown mostly out of the full windup in his first two bullpen sessions this spring after pitching almost exclusively out of the stretch in his time with the Los Angeles Angels. "As part of being a baseball player, I do want to explore different options […]
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Josh Jung Ready To Go For Spring Training
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (wrist) is excited to be fully healthy for spring training after undergoing two surgeries on his wrist last year, according to the Dallas Morning News' Shawn McFarland. Jung was an All-Star for the Rangers in 2023 in his first full big-league season, but he still managed to play in […]
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Jared Shuster Transitioning To Starting Role
Chicago White Sox left-hander Jared Shuster, the 25th overall pick by the Atlanta Braves in 2020 out of Wake Forest University, is transitioning from a setup role last year into a starting role in 2025. Shuster is looking to raise his pitch count in spring training and will start the team's Cactus League opener this […]
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Christian Moore Has "Really Good Chance" To Make Opening Day Roster
MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo thinks that Los Angeles Angels infield prospect Christian Moore has "a really, really good chance to make this team." The Angels have notoriously been very aggressive with promoting their young prospects despite having minimal professional experience. Moore was taken eighth overall in 2024 out of the University of Tennessee and didn't disappoint, […]
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Tony Gonsolin To Start Friday's Cactus League Game
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin (elbow) will start the team's second Cactus League game on Friday against the Chicago Cubs, with Nick Frasso starting on Saturday versus the Kansas City Royals. Gonsolin had Tommy John surgery in September of 2023, which caused him to miss the entire 2024 season with the Dodgers. The 30-year-old […]
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Jared Jones Adding Two-Seam Fastball
After breaking into the big leagues last year, Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones is adding a two-seam fastball heading into his sophomore season, according to manager Derek Shelton. Jones' four-seamer averages 17.1 inches of vertical break, but his two-seamer would move in the opposite direction. The 23-year-old has been experimenting with the new pitch in […]
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DJ Herz Tightens Up His Mechanics
The Washington Post's Spencer Nusbaum writes that Washington Nationals left-hander DJ Herz worked hard to tighten up his mechanics and add strength in the offseason. "Everything's in the zone, everything's where you want it. And it's cool to see that all of my bullpens have been like that so far," Herz said. The 24-year-old southpaw […]
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Seth Halvorsen Could See Save Chances For Rockies
The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders writes that Colorado Rockies right-hander Seth Halvorsen is in the mix for saves in 2025. Tyler Kinley is believed to be the favorite for saves in Colorado to open the season because of the experience factor alone, but Halvorsen should be in the mix as well after making his major-league […]
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Patriots Re-Sign Ben Brown, Demontrey Jacobs
The New England Patriots signed exclusive-rights free-agent center Ben Brown (concussion) and offensive tackle Demontrey Jacobs on Thursday. Brown's one-year deal is worth a base salary of $1.3 million, while Jacobs' one-year deal is worth $960,000. Brown ended the 2024 season on Injured Reserve due to a concussion and missed the final two games of […]
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Dawand Jones Undergoes Knee Surgery
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Dawand Jones (knee, leg) recently had arthroscopic surgery to address a lingering knee injury that he played through in 2024, according to a league source. In addition to battling through a knee issue, Jones missed the last seven games with a fractured fibula. The 23-year-old will […]
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Chargers Agree To Three-Year Deal With Elijah Molden
The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to a three-year contract extension with safety Elijah Molden (leg) on Thursday, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. In his first year with the Chargers in 2024, Molden played in 15 games (12 starts) before suffering a fractured fibula on Dec. 28 in the win over the New England Patriots. […]
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Joe Kelly Could Retire
Free-agent right-handed reliever Joe Kelly (shoulder), who suffered a shoulder injury last September while with the Los Angeles Dodgers that forced him to miss the team's World Series run, acknowledged that he might retire. The 36-year-old remains open to pitching this year and continues to progress through a throwing program, but he's uncertain if he'll […]
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Jarlin Susana Bringing The Heat In Camp
Washington Nationals right-hander Jarlin Susana hit 100 mph during his first bullpen session of the spring and was throwing more gas during live batting practice session at camp on Thursday. In addition to a triple-digit heater, Susana showed his slider, which made first baseman James Wood look foolish. "I'd rather face Jose A. Ferrer 100 […]
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Luis Garcia Jr. Firmly Entrenched As Starting Second Baseman
MASN's Mark Zuckerman writes that Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. is firmly entrenched as the everyday second baseman for the team going into the 2025 season after he was seemingly on the hot seat every day during spring training a year ago because of his defensive struggles. "Luis is in a different place," […]
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Zack Martin To Retire
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that seven-time All-Pro offensive guard Zack Martin has informed the Dallas Cowboys that he plans to retire, according to sources. Martin is one of the greatest linemen of his era and will surely get into the Hall of Fame down the road. The 34-year-old stepping away and hanging up his […]
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Juan Yepez Working At Third Base In Camp
The Washington Post's Spencer Nusbaum reports that Washington Nationals infielder Juan Yepez has been seeing most of his work at spring training at third base. The 27-year-old Venezuelan could be competing for a regular role at the hot corner for the Nats to open the 2025 regular season, although the last time he played at […]
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Michael Toglia Says He's An Everyday Player
Colorado Rockies switch-hitting first baseman Michael Toglia is preparing to be an everyday player in 2025 after he hit .218/.311/.456 with 25 home runs (one shy of the team lead), 55 RBI, 10 stolen bases and 62 runs scored in a career-high 116 games played in his third year in the big leagues. Toglia began […]
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Charlie Morton Under The Weather
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Charlie Morton (illness) was not in camp on Thursday due to an illness. Morton could miss a few days of spring training while he recovers, but he should be back with the team sooner than later. The 41-year-old veteran is expected to slot in as the team's No. 3 starter behind Grayson […]
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Albert Suarez To Start Grapefruit League Opener
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde announced that right-hander Albert Suarez will get the nod to start the Grapefruit League opener on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Suarez didn't break camp with the big-league squad last year as a non-roster invite at spring training but was called up early on and debuted on April 17. He […]
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Paul Goldschmidt To Play In Spring Opener On Friday
MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports that New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt will start in the team's Grapefruit League opener on Friday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays. In addition to Goldy, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Anthony Volpe, Jasson Dominguez and Cody Bellinger are scheduled to play. After seeing a notable decline in his offensive skills […]
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Ian Hamilton Faces Live Hitters
New York Yankees right-handed reliever Ian Hamilton (calf) faced hitters in a live batting practice session at spring training on Thursday. Hamilton should be ready for Opening Day in late March after injuring his calf in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series last October against the Cleveland Guardians. In his second season in […]
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Landen Roupp To Start Cactus League Opener On Saturday
San Francisco Giants right-hander Landen Roupp will start the team's Cactus League opener on Saturday against the Texas Rangers and will likely throw two innings. Roupp will kick things off for the Giants this weekend after making his major-league debut in 2024 and going 1-2 with a 3.58 ERA (3.42 FIP), a 1.37 WHIP and […]
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Tyler Fitzgerald Resumes Baseball Activities
San Francisco Giants middle infielder Tyler Fitzgerald (back) is set to resume baseball activities at spring training on Thursday. Fitzgerald has been dealing with a lower-back injury early in spring training, but it's not considered very serious. The 27-year-old might be delayed in playing in Cactus League games initially, but he should be ready well […]
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Bobby Miller Struck By Comebacker In Cactus League Opener
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller (head) was struck in the head by a comebacker in a scary situation on Thursday in the team's Cactus League opener against the Chicago Cubs. The good news is that Miller was able to walk off the field after trainers came to check on him. The 25-year-old walked the […]
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Aaron Judge To Be Held Out Of Spring Games Until March 1
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and catcher Austin Wells will be held out of Grapefruit League games until around March 1, according to manager Aaron Boone. "He played 150, 160 games last year. I don't want to rush him," Boone said. The Yankees are just giving the 32-year-old MVP a little extra time off […]
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