Clyde Edwards-Helaire A Trade Candidate?

Some NFL teams have Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire on their radar as a potential trade option, but ESPN's Jeremy Fowler doesn't think the Chiefs are actively shopping him at this time. It could be more of a "we will listen" situation this offseason. The 23-year-old has been a big first-round bust for […]

Chiefs Bracing To Lose Mecole Hardman

The Kansas City Chiefs are bracing to lose impending free-agent wide receiver Mecole Hardman, who should have a sneaky good market this offseason despite playing in just eight games in 2022 due to injury. With Hardman likely gone, the Chiefs are expected to attempt to re-sign JuJu Smith-Schuster. Hardman had groin surgery at the end […]

Jakobi Meyers Expected To Hit The Open Market

New England Patriots impending free-agent wide receiver Jakobi Meyers could receive the biggest contract among a thin group of free-agent receivers this offseason. He has talked to the Patriots about a new deal, but the two sides haven't made much progress, so it sounds like Meyers will hit the open market when the new league […]

Raiders A Team To Watch For Aaron Rodgers

The Las Vegas Raiders remain a team to watch in the Aaron Rodgers sweepstakes. Head coach Josh McDaniels has long been an admirer of Rodgers, and the future Hall of Famer would be the best possible addition if they are trying to win in 2023. If they don't get Rodgers, many folks expect McDaniels and […]

Shaquill Griffin Released By Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars officially released cornerback Shaquill Griffin on Wednesday, according to sources. Griffin, who is only 27 years old, should attract plenty of attention as one of the best cornerbacks on the free-agent market this offseason. He played in just five games in 2022 due to back and hip injuries, but Griffin has been […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hits In Cages Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) hit in the cages on Wednesday and did some light running and fielding work at spring training. There's no timeline on his return to Grapefruit League games, but it's possible that he'll play again next Wednesday. Guerrero is dealing with some right knee inflammation that isn't […]

Lorenzo Cain To Retire This Summer

Free-agent outfielder Lorenzo Cain will officially retire this summer as a member of the Kansas City Royals, the team he spent seven years with from 2011-17. The two-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner finished his career with the Milwaukee Brewers, a team that he spent six of his seasons with. He hit just .179/.231/.234 with […]

Adam Wainwright To Start Game 1 For Team USA

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright will start Game 1 of the World Baseball Classic for Team USA on Saturday night against Team Great Britain. Wainwright hasn't looked good in his first two Grapefruit League starts in spring training, topping out in the upper-80s with his fastball, allowing eight hits and four earned runs […]

Lucas Gilbreath To Have Tommy John Surgery

Colorado Rockies left-hander Lucas Gilbreath (elbow) will have Tommy John surgery next week, which will knock him out for the entire 2023 season. Depending on how his recovery goes, he could also miss the start of the 2024 campaign. The 27-year-old southpaw reliever appeared in 47 games out of the bullpen for Colorado in his […]

Astros Hoping To Lock Up Framber Valdez

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said he's giving contract talks "48 hours" in the team's attempt to lock up star left-hander Framber Valdez to a long-term contract extension at spring training. Valdez isn't scheduled to become a free agent until after the 2025 seasons, so the Astros still have time if they can't get […]

Astros Working On Extension For Kyle Tucker

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said he's giving contract talks "48 hours" in their attempt to lock up star outfielder Kyle Tucker to a long-term deal. "We're communicating. It looks like we're further away with Tucker, but we'll see," Brown said. Some sources suggest Tucker is looking for a longer deal. He's slated to […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Still Has Not Resumed Throwing

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) still isn't throwing in spring training, according to manager Dusty Baker. McCullers suffered a right forearm strain three weeks ago during a bullpen session and has yet to resume throwing, and he's already been ruled out for Opening Day. Now fantasy managers want to know just how […]

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 […]