Bills Sign Trent Sherfield To One-Year Deal

The Buffalo Bills signed former Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Sherfield to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. Sherfield spent the first three seasons of his NFL career witht he Arizona Cardinals and caught a combined 28 passes for 340 yards and one touchdown on 48 targets over 44 games (four […]

Cardinals Agree With Zach Pascal On Two-Year Deal

The Arizona Cardinals agreed to terms with free-agent wide receiver Zach Pascal on an undisclosed two-year deal on Monday, according to sources. Pascal and new Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon were together with the Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles, so Gannon knows that Pascal is a well-rounded receiver. The 28-year-old pass-catcher had a career-low 15 […]

Guardians Sign Jhon Romero To Minor-League Deal

The Cleveland Guardians signed free-agent right-hander Jhon Romero to a minor-league deal on Monday. Romero has spent time with the Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals and Minnesota Twins and made his major-league debut in 2021. He also appeared in three games for Team Columbia in this year's World Baseball Classic. The 28-year-old missed most of last […]

Yu Chang Held Up By Visa Issues

Boston Red Sox infielder Yu Chang won't be back with the team in spring camp until Thursday due to visa issues. He will have six days to make the team once he's back, as he's competing with Bobby Dalbec for the final infield spot on the bench to open up the 2023 regular season. The […]

Brayan Bello Looks Good In Spring Debut

Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (forearm) looked good in his Grapefruit League debut on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, throwing two hitless and scoreless innings while walking none and striking out three in Boston's 9-5 win. Bello has been held back in camp due to right forearm tightness, but he made his debut on […]

Eury Perez Reassigned To Minor-League Camp

The Miami Marlins reassigned pitching prospect Eury Perez to minor-league camp on Monday, in addition to catcher Paul McIntosh, infielder Alex De Goti and left-hander Enmanuel De Jesus. The Marlins also optioned left-hander Josh Simpson, first baseman/outfielder Jerar Encarnacion and right-hander Eli Villalobos to Triple-A. Perez is the team's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, but […]

Michael Soroka To Make Spring Debut Wednesday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka (hamstring) will likely be targeted for two innings when he makes his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Soroka has been behind the other pitchers in spring training after straining his right hamstring before reporting to camp. The 25-year-old right-hander was an All-Star in just his second […]

Matt Vierling Playing Monday Against Blue Jays

Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling (knee) is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman. Vierling is starting in left field and is batting leadoff in his return. A knee strain costed Vierling the last 10 days in spring training, but he is back and ready […]

Michael Lorenzen Scratched With Groin Tightness

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen (groin) was scratched from his scheduled Grapefruit League start on Monday due to groin tightness. Trey Wingenter will now make the start in what will be a bullpen game for the Tigers against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 31-year-old is currently being evaluated, and it's unclear as of now if […]

Justin Turner Back In Spring Lineup Monday

Boston Red Sox third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner (face) has returned to the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Luis Ortiz. Turner is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third in the lineup. The 38-year-old required 16 stitches after being hit in the face by a pitch […]

Jose Altuve Expected To Miss 8-10 Weeks

Houston Astros All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve (thumb) is expected to miss eight to 10 weeks due to a broken right thumb that he suffered in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals on Saturday night while playing for Team Venezuela. Altuve was hit by a pitch while facing Team USA and reliever Daniel Bard on Saturday, […]

Brayan Bello Making Spring Debut Sunday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (forearm) will toss a couple innings in a Grapefruit League game on Sunday for his spring debut. He will follow Nick Pivetta in the outing for Boston. The 23-year-old threw two innings on the back fields in spring training on Wednesday and is now ready to make his spring […]

Christian Walker Hits First Spring Homer In Return Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (hip) returned to the Cactus League lineup on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians and went 1-for-2 with his first spring home run and a walk in the team's 6-4 win. Walker was pulled from Monday's Cactus League game early as a precaution after being hit by a pitch above […]

Freddie Freeman Records Two Hits In Return To Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (hamstring) made his return to the team's Cactus League lineup as the designated hitter on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox and went 2-for-2 with a run scored and a walk in the team's 6-4 victory. The plan is for Freeman to play first base on Sunday after […]

Nestor Cortes Roughed Up In Spring Debut Saturday

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (hamstring) made his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays and didn't have a great time on the mound. Cortes allowed three hits (two home runs) and five earned runs while walking three and striking out four in 3 1/3 innings of work. Although it wasn't […]

Gabriel Moreno Doesn't Think Injury Is Serious

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (hand) was removed from the team's Cactus League game on Saturday after being hit by a pitch on the left hand/wrist. He said the pitch caught him across his knuckles and doesn't think it's too serious. Moreno isn't scheduled to undergo X-rays for now, but he might get checked out […]

Kyle Wright To Make Spring Debut Monday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) said he's scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Wright has faced hitters in spring training, but this will be his first time getting into a game. The 27-year-old needed a cortisone injection in his right shoulder back in January and […]

Austin Riley Looking Good In Spring Training

Entering Grapefruit League play on Friday, Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley is hitting a strong .316 (6-for-19) with a double, two home runs, four RBI and three runs scored in nine games played. He made his first All-Star team in his fourth year in the big leagues in 2022 by slashing .273/.349/.528 with an […]

Jake Rogers Injured On Friday

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (elbow) was removed from Friday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Yankees early after being drilled on his left elbow by a pitch. He was replaced by Andrew Knapp. Hopefully Rogers' injury isn't very serious, as he came into the day hitting a solid .333 (7-for-21) with two doubles, […]

Braden Shewmake, Vaughn Grissom Need Everyday Playing Time

MLB.com's Mark Bowman doesn't expect Atlanta Braves shortstop prospect Braden Shewmake to make the team's Opening Day roster in a bench role. At this stage of their careers, the Braves need Shewmake and Vaughn Grissom to play every day, and Grissom is expected to be Atlanta's shortstop to begin the 2023 campaign. However, Shewmake has […]

Mets Claim Dennis Santana Off Waivers From Twins

The New York Mets claimed right-handed reliever Dennis Santana off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Friday. It's the second time Santana has been claimed off waivers before the 2023 season, as the Twins previously snagged him from the Atlanta Braves not long ago. The 26-year-old was with the Texas Rangers in 2022, posting a […]

Austin Slater Going For MRI On Calf

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater (calf) is getting an MRI exam on Friday for his calf injury. Slater was removed from Thursday's Cactus League game early as a precautionary measure with a left-calf cramp. We'll have a better idea of when he might be able to return to the spring lineup after his MRI, […]

C.J. Cron Out A Few Days With Back Spasms

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (back) will miss at least a few days of Cactus League games due to back spasms he experienced on Thursday. There is no timeline for him to return to spring action. Cron hasn't been in the lineup since Tuesday, but his back injury doesn't look to be serious enough […]

Paul Blackburn Will Start Season On Injured List

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (finger) will begin the 2023 regular season on the injured list due to a cracked fingernail, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Blackburn had a nice season with the A's in 2022, but he also made only 21 starts due to another finger injury. The A's haven't given a timetable […]

Tony Gonsolin To Begin Season On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed on Friday that starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (ankle), as expected, will begin the 2023 regular season on the injured list due to a sprained ankle he suffered in camp. While Gonsolin won't be ready to take his first turn through the rotation to begin the year, he's expected […]

Julian Love Agrees To Terms With Seattle

Former New York Giants safety Julian Love said that he has agreed to terms on a two-year, $12 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks on Friday, according to sources. It's been a big day on the defensive side of the ball for Seattle, as they also landed former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush. Love was […]

Jordan Akins Visiting The Browns

Free-agent tight end Jordan Akins is visiting the Cleveland Browns, according to a source. It was impossible to trust any pass-catcher from the Houston Texans last year, but Akins had 37 catches (54 targets), a career-high 495 receiving yards and a career-high five touchdowns in 15 games (three starts) in Houston in 2022 in his […]

Buccaneers Officially Release Cameron Brate

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are officially releasing tight end Cameron Brate on Friday. Brate's release has been expected all offseason as the Buccaneers look to get under the 2023 salary cap. The 31-year-old had an extremely disappointing 2022 campaign in his ninth and final season with the team. In 11 games (only one start), he […]

Bills Release Isaiah McKenzie Friday

The Buffalo Bills released wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie, who was due a $250,000 bonus, on Friday. The move to release him will save the Bills over $2 million on the 2023 salary cap. McKenzie was expected to have a breakout year with the Bills in 2022 after the team released veteran slot man Cole Beasley, […]

Patriots Release Jalen Mills

The New England Patriots released defensive back Jalen Mills on Friday, according to a source. The move saves the team around $5 million against the 2023 salary cap. Mills played in only 10 games in his second year with the Patriots in 2022 due to injuries and finished with a career-low 31 tackles (26 solo), […]