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), […]

Bills Looking To Add Power Running Back

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said that the team will add another running back to the roster, and with James Cook and Nyheim Hines on the lighter side, the RB that they add is likely to be a heavier, power back. Devin Singletary is a free agent and isn't expected to return to the […]

Charlie Blackmon Won't Play This Weekend

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (back) is still dealing with a sore back and won't play in Cactus League games this weekend. It's starting to become a concern for Blackmon, as he's already missed a week of spring games due to the injury. There's still time for him to return and get himself ready for […]

Royals Sign Jake Brentz To Two-Year Deal

The Kanas City Royals signed left-hander Jake Brentz to an undisclosed two-year extension on Thursday. Brentz will miss all of this season after having Tommy John surgery on his left elbow last July. The 28-year-old southpaw reliever made just eight relief appearances for the Royals before his injury in 2022 in just his second major-league […]

Mets Will Be Reimbursed For Edwin Diaz's Salary

The New York Mets will be reimbursed for closer Edwin Diaz's (knee) salary during his time on the injured list this year after he suffered a torn patellar tendon at the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday night, according to league sources. MLB has insurance in place to protect teams if their players get injured in […]

Lance Lynn To Start For Team USA On Saturday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn will start for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic in the quarterfinals against Team Venezuela on Saturday. Lynn allowed just one run in five innings for a win on Monday against Team Canada, and he will be back on the bump this weekend in a much stiffer […]

Justin Turner Could Return To Game Action Monday

Boston Red Sox third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner (face) is hitting on the field on Friday and could play in a Grapefruit League game on Monday if all goes well with his hitting session. Turner required 16 stitches after getting hit by a pitch in the face early last week in a spring game, but […]

Yordan Alvarez Taking On-Field Batting Practice Friday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is scheduled to take on-field batting practice on Friday, according to manager Dusty Baker. It's the first time that Alvarez will take on-field batting practice this spring. Alvarez has been held out of spring action due to a sore left hand, which is something he also dealt with […]

Carlos Santana Dealing With Knee Discomfort

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Carlos Santana (knee) was removed from Thursday night's Grapefruit League game against the New York Yankees due to left knee discomfort. Santana suffered the injury when he slipped on the infield while attempting to catch a fly ball. The Pirates continue to evaluate him, and we'll have an update on the […]

Freddie Freeman Expected To Play Saturday

The Los Angeles Dodgers' plan is for first baseman Freddie Freeman (hamstring) to serve as the designated hitter for Saturday's Cactus League game and then play first base on Sunday. Freeman was pulled from Team Canada's game in the World Baseball Classic earlier this week with a tweaked right hamstring, but it was a precautionary […]

Colts Agree To Bring In Gardner Minshew

The Indianapolis Colts agreed to an undisclosed deal with free-agent quarterback Gardner Minshew on Thursday, according to a source. The Colts' search for a new QB lands them Minshew Mania after veteran Matt Ryan failed in 2022, was benched and ultimately released this week. Indy also still has Nick Foles and Sam Ehlinger on their […]

Andrew McCutchen Dealing With Elbow Soreness

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen (elbow) is dealing with "very minor" right elbow soreness in spring training, and the team doesn't think the injury is significant. "Out of an abundance of caution, we're taking it very slow with Andrew," director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said. The Pirates aren't too concerned, but it's something to […]

Mark Melancon Will Open Season On Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Mark Melancon (shoulder) has a subscapularis strain in his right shoulder and will open the 2023 regular season on the injured list, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Melancon is getting a platelet-rich plasma injection. The injury will keep the 37-year-old veteran reliever out for the first couple months of the season, so […]

Bears Release Trevor Siemian

The Chicago Bears released quarterback Trevor Siemian on Thursday. The move comes after the Bears scooped up P.J. Walker on Wednesday after he was non-tendered by the Carolina Panthers. Walker will now head into the 2023 season as the backup to Justin Fields, pending another acquisition by Chicago at the QB position. Siemian ended 2022 […]

Giants Bring Back Darius Slayton

The New York Giants agreed to terms to re-sign wide receiver Darius Slayton to an undisclosed two-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. The fifth-round pick in 2019 returns to the Giants after a bounce-back season in 2022 in which he caught 46 passes for 724 yards and two touchdowns in 16 regular season […]

Taylor Heinicke To Serve As Desmond Ridder's Backup

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke said that his mindset is to be "the best backup I can be to Desmond Ridder." The Falcons were clear that Heinicke would be the backup when they signed him in free agency this week. "They drafted (Ridder) high for a reason," Heinicke said. The 30-year-old Heinicke signed for two […]

DJ Chark Visiting With Panthers Friday

Free-agent wide receiver DJ Chark is visiting with the Carolina Panthers on Friday, according to a source. In the six games he saw five or more targets with the Detroit Lions last season, the former LSU standout averaged almost 70 yards per game with three touchdowns. Carolina is certainly in the receiver market after sending […]

Graham Glasgow Returning To Lions

Former Denver Broncos free-agent offensive guard Graham Glasgow is returning to the Detroit Lions on a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million on Thursday, according to a source. Glasgow was Detroit's third-round pick back in 2016, and he spent his first four seasons in the NFL with the team until moving to Denver in […]

Patriots Visiting With Taylor Rapp Thursday

The New England Patriots are hosting Los Angeles Rams free-agent safety Taylor Rapp on a visit that begins on Thursday, according to a source. The versatile defender could land with the Patriots after spending his first four NFL seasons with the Rams. Rapp had 100 total tackles in his rookie season in 2019 and has […]

Nassir Adderley Announces His Retirement

Former Los Angeles Chargers safety Nassir Adderley officially announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday on his official Instagram page. The Chargers selected Adderley in the second round in 2019 out of Delaware, and he played in four seasons with the Bolts before hanging up his cleats. In his four years in LA, Adderley […]