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Clayton Kershaw To Make Spring Debut Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Friday against the Los Angeles Angels. Although Kershaw has dealt with his share of injuries in recent seasons, he's been healthy in spring training, although the Dodgers haven't been in a hurry to get him into Cactus League games. The […]
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Tommy Kahnle, Lou Trivino To Begin On Injured List
New York Yankees relief pitchers Tommy Kahnle (biceps) and Lou Trivino (elbow) will begin the 2023 season on the injured list, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Kahnle is dealing with biceps tendinitis at camp, which is also something he dealt with in 2018. The 33-year-old right-hander could end up missing the first month of […]
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Yandy Diaz To Play First Base On Friday
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said corner infielder Yandy Diaz (hip) will play first base in a Grapefruit League game on Friday against the Atlanta Braves after missing some time in camp with a hip-flexor injury. The 31-year-old has missed almost a week of spring training action, but he'll be back in action this […]
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Likely To Face Live Pitching Friday
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) took some ground balls and hit again on Thursday, and he'll likely face live pitching on Friday and go from there. The good news is that he's feeling good, according to manager John Schneider. The Blue Jays are taking things slowly in camp with the 23-year-old […]
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Carlos Rodon Won't Start Season On Time
New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (forearm) is dealing with a mild forearm strain and won't throw for the next seven to 10 days, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Rodon will not be ready for the start of the 2023 regular season and will begin on the injured list. It's not what the Yankees […]
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Panthers Restructure Taylor Moton's Contract
The Carolina Panthers restructured offensive tackle Taylor Moton's contract on Thursday to clear $11 million in 2023 salary cap space. Before the restructure, Moton was scheduled to count for more than $25 million on this year's salary cap. The 28-year-old former second-round pick in 2017 has spent all six of his NFL seasons with the […]
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Bradley Chubb Has Contract Restructured
The Miami Dolphins restructured the contract of defensive end Bradley Chubb on Thursday to clear up $14.656 million against the 2023 salary cap. Chubb made the Pro Bowl for the second time in his young career in 2022. The 26-year-old pass-rusher started the year with the Denver Broncos but was then traded to the Dolphins. […]
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Bengals Re-Sign Joe Bachie, Jalen Davis
The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed linebacker Joe Bachie and cornerback Jalen Davis to deals on Thursday, according to sources. Bachie will receive an undisclosed one-year deal instead of a restricted free-agent tender, and Davis receives an undisclosed two-year deal to return to Cincy. Neither player moves the needle at all for fantasy managers in IDP leagues, […]
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Jets Expected To Acquire Chuck Clark From Ravens
The New York Jets are expected to acquire safety Chuck Clark from the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for late-round draft-pick compensation, according to sources. A starter for the Ravens since 2019, Clark will add veteran experience to an already strong Jets defense. The trade should become official when the new league year begins next week […]
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Jets To Release Braxton Berrios Next Week
The New York Jets will release wide receiver Braxton Berrios at the start of the new league year next week on March 15, according to a source. The two sides have discussed a restructure of his contract, but they were unable to reach an agreement. Berrios' release will save $5 million against his year's salary […]
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Chargers Restructure Keenan Allen, Mike Williams
The Los Angeles Chargers restructured the contracts of wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams on Thursday. They cleared $8.9 million in salary cap space for 2023 on Allen and $5.46 million with Williams. Allen has been mentioned as a cap casualty this offseason after playing in just 10 games in 2022 due to injuries. […]
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Jets Optimistic That They'll Land Aaron Rodgers
The New York Jets have optimism that they are on the brink of landing Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the wake of an extensive in-person meeting between the future Hall of Famer and the Jets' brass, according to sources close to the situation. It now comes down to what Rodgers wants to do. […]
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Lamar Jackson Not An Option For Commanders
Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that the team isn't seeking another quarterback whose status or salary would automatically top Sam Howell's. Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, who received the non-exclusive franchise tag on Tuesday, is not coming to the Commanders. Jacoby Brissett and Andy Dalton are more realistic for Washington, with either likely […]
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Tristan Wirfs Could Be Moving To Left Side
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have discussed the possibility of moving All-Pro right tackle Tristan Wirfs to the left side in 2023. He would have to be comfortable with the move, but the early belief is that he's open to the possibility. It makes even more sense after the team just released left tackle Donovan Smith […]
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Jawaan Taylor Could Have Massive Market
Jacksonville Jaguars impending free-agent right tackle Jawaan Taylor could have a massive free-agent market, and some believe he could command up to $17-18 million per year. Pass-protecting right tackles are scarce, which is why the Jaguars are pushing hard to keep him around. Jacksonville already used the franchise tag on tight end Evan Engram, but […]
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Cowboys Working To Keep Tyron Smith
The Dallas Cowboys are working on a contract extension to bring eight-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Tyron Smith back for a 13th season, which could include a restructured contract, according to sources. Smith is due $13.6 million in 2023 in the final year of his deal. Some have predicting the Cowboys to potentially move on […]
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Bears Give Khari Blasingame A Two-Year Extension
The Chicago Bears and running back Khari Blasingame agreed to an undisclosed two-year contract extension on Wednesday. Blasingame spent the 2022 campaign with the Bears. He played in 16 games but didn't see a single carry and whiffed on his only target in the passing game on offense while serving as the team's fullback. The […]
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Michael Massey Day-To-Day With Ankle Contusion
Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey (ankle) is being listed as day-to-day after leaving Wednesday night's Cactus League game against the Chicago White Sox with an ankle contusion. Massey fouled a ball off his foot and was removed from the game as a precaution. The 24-year-old should be just fine for Opening Day later […]
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Jason Heyward Expected To Make Opening Day Roster
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, "I think it's a safe bet" that outfielder Jason Heyward will be on the Opening Day roster, which was expected all along. Heyward's chances of making the roster out of spring training greatly increased when Chris Taylor was forced into infield duties when Gavin Lux (knee) went down […]
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Shohei Ohtani To Pitch Game 1 For Team Japan
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani will open the 2023 World Baseball Classic and start for Team Japan on Thursday in Tokyo against Team China. The two-way Japanese star had his best year on the mound in 2022, going 15-9 with a career-best 2.33 ERA (2.40 FIP), 1.01 WHIP and career-high 33.2 percent strikeout rate […]
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Andrew Painter Could Avoid Surgery; Bailey Falter Rising
The Philadelphia Phillies offered no new information on Wednesday on the severity of top pitching prospect Andrew Painter's tender right elbow, but multiple sources said that nobody has been told that he needs surgery. Another source said that "time is what is needed" for Painter to recover. With Painter ailing, left-hander Bailey Falter has a […]
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Nestor Cortes To Throw One More BP Session
New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (hamstring) will throw one more live batting practice session before making his Grapefruit League debut, and manager Aaron Boone said Cortes has been throwing the ball well. Cortes got through a three-inning simulated game on Wednesday and looked good. The 28-year-old southpaw is getting close to game action, and […]
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Victor Robles Day-To-Day With Knee Contusion
Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (knee) was diagnosed with a left knee contusion after having to be carted off the field in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game, according to manager Dave Martinez. Robles bruised his kneecap when he ran into a pipe behind the outfield wall. He's considered day-to-day for now and is expected to be […]
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Jacob deGrom Could Make Spring Debut On Monday
If everything goes well, Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) could make his Cactus League debut as early as Monday. deGrom suffered from left side tightness early in spring training and has been brought along slowly, but he sat in the upper-90s during a 35-pitch live batting practice session on Wednesday and looked good. […]
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Gavin Lux Has Successful Knee Surgery
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux's (knee) surgery on Wednesday "went well," according to manager Dave Roberts. In addition to suffering a torn right ACL in a Cactus League game on Feb. 27, Lux's surgery confirmed the damage to his LCL was "more than a sprain." The 25-year-old will miss the entire 2023 season, so […]
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Miguel Vargas Cleared To Swing
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Vargas (finger) isn't in the team's Cactus League lineup on Wednesday, but he said his routine is "back to normal." Whenever Vargas returns to the spring lineup, he should be cleared to swing in the game. The Dodgers have kept Vargas in their Cactus League lineups to work on his […]
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Tony Gonsolin Could Miss Opening Day
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin's left ankle is still "tender," according to manager Dave Roberts. However, X-rays came back clean for any fractures. Roberts said he "doesn't feel good" about Gonsolin being ready for Opening Day, but he continues to be listed as day-to-day in spring camp. Gonsolin suffered a sprained ankle doing […]
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Jets Restructure C.J. Uzomah's Deal
The New York Jets restructured tight end C.J. Uzomah's contract on Wednesday by converting $4.5 million of his salary into a bonus, which will clear $3.6 million in salary cap space in 2023. It saves the Jets some money this year, but Uzomah will now count $12.5 million against the cap in 2024. The 30-year-old […]
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Cardinals Release Chosen Anderson
The Arizona Cardinals officially released wide receiver Chosen Anderson on Wednesday. The artist formerly known as Robbie Anderson will get a bit of a head start on the free-agent market in a move that was expected. The 29-year-old had the worst season of his career in 2022 with the Cardinals and Carolina Panthers, catching 20 […]
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DeAndre Hopkins Will Be Flexible With Contract
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins admitted on The Pat McAfee Show this week that he's "been hearing a lot of trade talks." If Hopkins were to be traded this offseason, sources are saying he'd be flexible on the last two years of his contract instead of shooting for a top-of-the-market deal. He's set to […]
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