Joey Votto Takes Part In Minor-League Game

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (biceps, shoulder) had a few plate appearances in one of the team's minor-league games at spring training on Friday. Votto is not expected to be ready for Opening Day this year after he had surgery on his left biceps and on a torn rotator cuff in his shoulder last […]

Michael Kopech To Make Spring Debut Sunday

Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech (knee, shoulder) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Sunday and start against the San Diego Padres. He will throw just two innings in the contest. The White Sox have taken a cautious approach with Kopech, who is dealing with multiple injuries this spring. If he doesn't […]

Lucas Giolito Fans Six Hitters In Three Spring Innings

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito was in midseason form in the team's 4-3 Cactus League win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday, allowing three hits and one unearned run while walking two and striking out six in three innings pitched. In his two appearances so far this spring, he has fanned nine in […]

Justin Turner Could Take Batting Practice Sunday

Boston Red Sox third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner (face) is making big improvements and could take batting practice on Sunday while also getting his stitches removed. Turner was hit in the face by a pitch in a Grapefruit League game earlier this week, and he wasn't expected to have his stitches removed for another couple […]

Noah Song Shut Down With Back Tightness

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Noah Song (back) has been shut down due to tightness in his back, according to the team. Song had an MRI exam and will be re-evaluated next week. It's now unlikely he'll be ready for the start of the 2023 regular season. The 25-year-old was away from baseball the last two years […]

Yankees Hope To Have Lou Trivino Back In May

New York Yankees relief pitcher Lou Trivino (elbow) will open the 2023 season on the injured list with what general manager Brian Cashman called a "mild elbow ligament sprain." It's the first time that Trivino will go on the injured list in his career with an arm-related injury. Cashman is hoping the team will get […]

Luis Severino Struggling With His Slider

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino is feeling fine physically in spring training, but the right-hander's results haven't been great so far. "That my slider sucks, that's what they're telling me right now," Severino said. "I need to work more on my slider. It's not the movement, it's just location actually." He allowed two […]

Brandon Belt Making Spring Debut As DH

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is making his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Austin Voth, serving as the designated hitter while batting third in the lineup. Belt has been delayed in camp this spring after having surgery on his right knee last September. He limped to […]

Brooks Raley Drops Out Of WBC Due To Injury

New York Mets relief pitcher Brooks Raley (undisclosed) has dropped out of this year's World Baseball Classic For Team USA due to an undisclosed injury. Los Angeles Angels reliever Aaron Loup will replace him on the roster. It remains to be seen what Raley's exact injury is or whether it puts him in danger of […]

Rockies Looking At Jurickson Profar

With injuries to Colorado Rockies outfielders Sean Bouchard (biceps) and Randal Grichuk (hernia) this spring, the Rockies are showing renewed interest in signing free-agent outfielder/infielder Jurickson Profar, according to a source. Charlie Blackmon (back) was also injured in Friday's Cactus League game. The 30-year-old switch-hitter slashed .243/.331/.391 with 15 home runs in 152 games for […]

Nationals To Sign Keibert Ruiz To Eight-Year Extension

The Washington Nationals will announce an eight-year, $50 million extension with catcher Keibert Ruiz on Saturday, according to a source familiar with the terms. Ruiz was under club control for five more seasons, so this extension buys out those years, plus three years of free agency, keeping him in D.C. through at least 2030. He […]

Aaron Rodgers' Return Isn't Packers' Top Option

It's sounding more like the Green Bay Packers are ready to move on from quarterback Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love. President Mark Murphy isn't ruling out Rodgers' return, but he apparently isn't the organization's first choice in 2023. "I mean unless, if things don't work out the way we would want them, yeah," Murphy said […]

Giants Ready To Spend In Free Agency

Even after the New York Giants spent plenty of money to sign quarterback Daniel Jones to a contract extension and to franchise tag running back Saquon Barkley, general manager Joe Schoen says he's ready to spend in free agency this offseason. "We're not shopping for minimum players anymore," Schoen said. New York may not break […]

Broncos Release Graham Glasgow On Friday

The Denver Broncos released offensive guard Graham Glasgow on Friday, according to a source. Cutting Glasgow clears $11 million in salary cap space for the 2023 season. The 30-year-old spent the last three seasons with the Broncos and played in 37 games (33 starts). He was originally taken in the third round of the 2016 […]

Titans Release Ben Jones

The Tennessee Titans released center Ben Jones on Friday with a failed-physical designation. Jones joined the team in 2016 and made his first Pro Bowl in 2022, but he'll be looking for work on the free-agent market this offseason. He was originally a fourth-round pick by the Houston Texans in 2012, and he spent the […]

Steelers Release Corner William Jackson III

The Pittsburgh Steelers released cornerback William Jackson III on Friday, according to sources. Jackson has recorded five career interceptions and 51 pass breakups in his career and was due nearly $12.2 million against the 2023 salary cap. The 30-year-old defensive back began the 2022 campaign with the Washington Commanders before being dealt to Pittsburgh. He […]

Panthers Release Damien Wilson

The Carolina Panthers released linebacker Damien Wilson on Friday after he fell out of the defensive plans last year. Wilson was signed to a two-year deal last offseason as the team was looking for a bigger and more physical inside linebacker. But the 29-year-old ended up playing only four defensive snaps in the final eight […]

Broncos Release Ronald Darby

The Denver Broncos released cornerback Ronald Darby on Friday, according to a source. Darby was scheduled to count $12.7 million against the 2023 salary cap. Darby played in just five games in 2022 in his second season in Denver before suffering a season-ending torn ACL. The 29-year-old will need to prove that he's fully healthy […]

Vikings Waive Cameron Dantzler On Friday

The Minnesota Vikings waived cornerback Cameron Dantzler on Friday. He finished his third season with the Vikings in 2022 and recorded 50 tackles (45 solo), three tackles for loss, five passes defensed, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 10 games played (nine starts). The former third-round pick in 2020 has posted 149 tackles […]

Cardinals Releasing Markus Golden

The Arizona Cardinals are releasing pass-rusher Markus Golden on Friday, according to a source. It comes after Golden had 11 sacks with the Cardinals in 2020. However, he fell back to Earth last season, finishing with only 2.5 sacks, 48 tackles (22 solo), seven tackles for loss and 20 QB hits in 17 games (14 […]

Saints Re-Sign J.T. Gray To Three-Year Deal

The New Orleans Saints re-signed star special-teamer J.T. Gray to a three-year deal worth $9.6 million on Friday, according to source. He'll receive a $2.4 million signing bonus and $500,000 per year in playing-time bonuses. The contract maxes out at $11.1 million. The 27-year-old was a first-team All-Pro in 2021 and will remain New Orleans' […]

Buccaneers Restructure Vita Vea Friday

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers restructured defensive tackle Vita Vea's contract on Friday to clear around $9 million in salary cap space for 2023, according to a source. Vea signed a four-year, $73 million contract extension with the team before last season, and he was scheduled to make $12.5 million in 2023. Tampa continues to adjust […]

Bears Acquire DJ Moore In Big Trade With Panthers

The Chicago Bears traded away the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft to the Carolina Panthers on Friday in exchange for the No. 9 overall pick, pick No. 61, a first-rounder in 2024, a second-rounder in 2025 and wide receiver DJ Moore, according to sources. It's a massive haul for the Bears in […]

Bears Trade No. 1 Pick To The Panthers

The Chicago Bears are trading the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft to the Carolina Panthers, according to sources. The Panthers are sending the Bears the No. 9 overall pick, pick No. 61, a first-rounder in 2024, a second-rounder in 2025 and wide receiver DJ Moore, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. What a […]

Rams To Release Leonard Floyd On Friday

The Los Angeles Rams are planning to release outside linebacker Leonard Floyd on Friday, according to a source. The move was expected as the Rams continue to shed salary in 2023. Floyd finished his third year with the Rams in 2022 with 59 tackles (31 solo), nine sacks, 10 tackles for loss, 22 QB hits […]

Chargers, Cowboys Reach Out To Bobby Wagner

The Los Angeles Chargers and Dallas Cowboys, among other teams, have reached out to free-agent linebacker Bobby Wagner, according to sources. A return to the Seattle Seahawks cannot be ruled out, either, for the future first-ballot Hall of Famer. The Los Angeles Rams and Wagner mutually agreed to part ways after the 2022 season. The […]

Devin McCourty Calls It A Career

New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday on his official Instagram account. The Patriots originally selected McCourty in the first round in 2010 out of Rutgers, and he spent his entire 13-year career with the organization. He made two Pro Bowls (in 2010 and 2016) and will ride […]

Broncos Release Chase Edmonds

The Denver Broncos released running back Chase Edmonds on Friday, according to a source. Edmonds' release will save the Broncos $5.92 million against the 2023 salary cap. The 26-year-old started the 2022 season with the Miami Dolphins but joined the Broncos midway through the year. He finished with just 68 total carries for 245 yards […]

Brock Purdy Has Successful Elbow Surgery Friday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) had successful surgery on his right elbow on Friday, according to a source. The surgery was the anticipated UCL repair with an internal brace, so the expectation is that Purdy will begin throwing in three months and will build up his arm strength from there. It's good news […]

Dolphins To Pick Up Tua Tagovailoa's Fifth-Year Option

The Miami Dolphins have informed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa that they are picking up his fifth-year option, according to sources. Once it's officially exercised, he will be guaranteed $23.2 million for the 2024 season. It's another indication that the team is confident that Tagovailoa will be their franchise signal-caller for a long time. Miami has said […]