Yordan Alvarez Hopes To Start Swinging Next Week

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) said that he hopes to start swinging a bat next week at spring training. General manager Dana Brown recently said that he was hoping Alvarez would be swinging by this weekend, so it appears the 25-year-old left-handed slugger is getting close. He's been held back in camp due […]

Seahawks Could Be Ideal Landing Spot For Anthony Richardson

The Seattle Seahawks, who own the No. 5 overall pick in this year's draft, could be the ideal landing spot for University of Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson now that the team signed Geno Smith to a three-year contract extension on Monday. Locking up Smith will allow Seattle to draft a franchise QB that they can […]

Buccaneers Release Donovan Smith

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially released left tackle Donovan Smith on Tuesday, according to a source. Cutting Smith saves the Bucs $9.95 million against the 2023 salary cap. It's a move that doesn't come as much of a surprise as the team looks to get under the 2023 salary cap following the retirement of future […]

Dolphins Plan To Release Byron Jones

The Miami Dolphins have informed cornerback Byron Jones that he will be released when the new league year begins on March 15, according to sources. The Dolphins will designate him a post-June 1 cut, which will save them $13.6 million against the 2023 salary cap. It comes after Jones missed all of last year due […]

Jonathan Jones Will Hit Free-Agent Market

The New England Patriots chose not to franchise tag standout cornerback Jonathan Jones by the deadline on Tuesday, which means he'll hit the open market on March 15. However, the Patriots have interest in re-signing him. New England will have plenty of competition to retain his services after the 29-year-old had a career year in […]

Broncos Sign Lil'Jordan Humphrey

The Denver Broncos signed free-agent wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Humphrey spent the 2019-21 seasons with head coach Sean Payton and the New Orleans Saints before playing six games for the New England Patriots last year. The 24-year-old only appeared in six games (two starts) for the Patriots in 2022 […]

Falcons Re-Sign Lorenzo Carter To Two-Year Deal

The Atlanta Falcons re-signed pass-rusher Lorenzo Carter to an undisclosed two-year deal on Tuesday, according to sources. The 27-year-old Carter didn't even make it to the open market. The former third-round selection by the New York Giants in 2018 had a career-high 58 tackles (29 solo), six tackles for loss, 12 QB hits, four sacks, […]

Rams Don't Use Franchise Tag On Matt Gay

The Los Angeles Rams chose not to use the franchise or transition tag on impending free-agent kicker Matt Gay by the deadline on Tuesday. Gay has been one of the most accurate kickers in the league the last few years, as he's gone 60-for-64 in field-goal attempts the last two seasons. The 2021 Pro Bowler […]

Texans Pushing To Sign Jimmy Garoppolo?

There's a push within the Houston Texans building to sign San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo this offseason and play him in 2023 while drafting a QB at some point in the first round with the plan to sit him for a year, according to sources. The Texans have picks at No. 2 […]

Bears Could Trade Down Twice In First Round

The Chicago Bears are widely expected to trade the No. 1 overall pick of this year's NFL draft, but league sources are indicating that there's a chance they could trade down twice within the first round. It would result in the Bears netting multiple first-rounders this year and in 2024, along with several other Day […]

Cardinals Have Parameters To Trade DeAndre Hopkins

The Arizona Cardinals have parameters to trade wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, and it would most likely come after free agency starts on March 15, according to a source. The Cardinals want a second-rounder and a conditional pick or another player in return for Hopkins. There will surely be plenty of teams interested in trading for […]

Dolphins Won't Pursue Lamar Jackson Or Another QB

The Miami Dolphins will not be pursuing Baltimore Ravens franchise-tagged quarterback Lamar Jackson or any other starting QBs this offseason, according to multiple team sources. "Mike fully believes Tua Tagovailoa is the perfect fit for his system," according to a source. There was another recent rumor that the Dolphins might be trying to pull Tom […]

Brock Purdy To Have Surgery Friday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) will have surgery on his right UCL on Friday, according to a source. He was originally set for surgery on Feb. 22, but an MRI exam showed too much inflammation around his injured right elbow. With a six-month recovery timetable, Purdy is expected to be ready the second […]

Paul Blackburn Wants To Use Changeup More

Oakland Athletics right-hander Paul Blackburn, who is entering a season with a secure rotation spot in 2023 for the first time in his career, is utilizing that luxury by treating spring games as a testing ground for a more versatile repertoire of pitches. He wants to increase the usage of his changeup against right-handers after […]

Mike Clevinger To Make Spring Debut Saturday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger said he will make his Cactus League debut on Saturday against his former team, the San Diego Padres. The league was investigating Clevinger after domestic-violence chargers were made against him, but MLB has decided not to discipline him this season. It's good news for his fantasy value in […]

Nick Allen Not Guaranteed To Start At Shortstop

Oakland Athletics infielder Nick Allen isn't a lock to open the 2023 season as the team's starting shortstop, according to general manager David Forst. Allen is probably still the favorite for the 6 to open the regular season, but Aledmys Diaz could also be pushing him for playing time at the position. The 24-year-old Allen […]

Marcell Ozuna The Favorite For DH Job

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna remains the favorite for primary designated hitter duties for the team in 2023. Ozuna is playing often in the Grapefruit League in spring training and is strictly being used as a DH, despite saying before arriving to camp that his throwing arm was stronger after rehab work in the winter. […]

Kyle Wright Could Make Spring Debut Next Week

Atlanta Braves right-hander Kyle Wright (shoulder) will throw a side session on Tuesday and live batting practice on Friday, and he could make his Grapefruit League debut next week. It sets him up to make three spring starts before Opening Day. Wright could make another start against minor-leaguers and then be lined up for the […]

Chase Anderson Promoted To Big-League Camp

The Cincinnati Reds promoted/invited right-hander Chase Anderson to major-league spring training on Tuesday while also reassigning left-hander Andrew Abbott, right-handers Alan Busenitz, Ben Lively and Connor Phillips, outfielder Allan Cerda, infielder Alex McGarry and catcher Jhonny Pereda to minor-league camp. Anderson will be hoping to earn a spot on the team's Opening Day roster after […]

Juan Soto Says He's 100 Percent Healthy

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (calf) ran on Tuesday morning to test his injured calf and said that he is 100 percent healthy. "They don't want to take any risk," Soto said. If things continue to go well, the expectation is that Soto will join Team Dominican Republic in Florida by Friday for the […]

Dany Jimenez Struggling With Velocity In Camp

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez has been struggling with his velocity so far in spring training. The 29-year-old Dominican right-hander got up to the low-90s on the radar gun in his most recent Cactus League outing, but before that he topped out in the upper-80s with his fastball. It's something to keep an eye […]

Trevor Rosenthal Won't Be Ready For Opening Day

The Detroit Tigers will take their time ramping up relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal in spring training to make sure that he stays healthy. Manager A.J. Hinch didn't put a timetable on Rosenthal's readiness for games and said "Opening Day is not something that's feasible." "It does not matter when he's ready, as long as he's […]

Sam Huff Returns On Monday

Texas Rangers catcher Sam Huff (shoulder) returned to Cactus League play on Monday night in the 4-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies, walking in his only plate appearance. He also caught two innings in the contest. Huff suffered a right shoulder injury in a Cactus League game last Wednesday against the San Diego Padres. The […]

A.J. Puk Throws Live Batting Practice

Miami Marlins left-hander A.J. Puk (groin) threw a live batting practice session on Tuesday morning in camp, and the next step is for him to make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday as long as he checks out fine. The 27-year-old southpaw is taking things slow in spring training while dealing with left adductor tightness, […]

Terrin Vavra To Resume Swinging Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Terrin Vavra (shoulder) said he will swing a bat on Tuesday to test his injured left shoulder. He's been feeling much better and expects to play in Grapefruit League games soon. The 25-year-old has been dealing with left shoulder discomfort since late last week and has taken some time off as a […]

Andrew Knizner Not Assured Backup Job

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol made it clear on Tuesday that the backup catching job behind starter Willson Contreras is wide open in spring training. Incumbent Andrew Knizner and newcomer Tres Barrera are in a battle for the job in camp, with Barrera impressing the coaching and pitching staffs with his work. Knizner has […]

Marlins Continue To Talk With Yuli Gurriel

The Miami Marlins continue to talk with free-agent first baseman Yuli Gurriel, according to sources. If they were to sign him, it would likely be a minor-league deal with an invitation to big-league spring training. Gurriel remains on the open market a year after slashing .242/.288/.360 with a career-low .647 OPS, eight home runs, 53 […]

Tyler Naquin Back In Cactus League Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyler Naquin (shoulder) is back in the Cactus League lineup on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox and right-handed starter Lance Lynn, starting in right field and batting fifth in the order. Naquin has missed a couple of games while dealing with minor shoulder discomfort, but he'll be back in the fold […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Could Resume Swinging This Weekend

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) continues to get treatment on his right knee and is feeling better every day, according to manager John Schneider. Guerrero could get back in the batting cages by the weekend. Guerrero is dealing with a sore right knee and is taking things slowly in camp. It's […]

Tanner Scott Throws Live Batting Practice

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Tanner Scott (biceps) is throwing live batting practice on Tuesday. If he comes out of the session well, Scott will make his Grapefruit League debut on Friday. The 28-year-old left-hander has been slightly behind the other pitchers in camp due to left biceps discomfort, but as long as he doesn't suffer […]