George Kittle Discussing Extension With 49ers

San Francisco Chronicle's Eric Branch writes that the San Francisco 49ers and star tight end George Kittle have been in talks about a contract extension early this offseason. The 31-year-old is heading into the final year of his current deal in 2025 after a strong 2024 campaign in which he caught 78 passes on 94 […]

Rams Give Permission To Matthew Stafford's Agent To Talk To Other Teams

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero said on the Rich Eisen Show on Friday that the Los Angeles Rams have given quarterback Matthew Stafford's agent permission to talk with other teams to gauge his contract value this offseason if he were to be traded. It also helps the Rams in their own negotiations with Stafford by letting […]

Nick Kurtz Unlikely To Make Opening Day Roster

MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo doesn't think Athletics first base prospect Nick Kurtz will break camp with the big-league team for Opening Day in late March. "It's not going to take him very long to make it to the big leagues," Mayo said. "I do not think that he has any real chance, but I think […]

Cole Young Likely To Begin At Triple-A

MLB.com's Michael Avallone writes that Seattle Mariners shortstop/second baseman Cole Young will likely begin the 2025 season at Triple-A Tacoma. The team's first-round pick in 2022 took a step back from his breakout season in 2023 but did spend the entire season at Double-A Arkansas at just 21 years old in 2024. He slashed .271/.369/.390 […]

Bubba Chandler Could Break Camp With Big-League Club

MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo gives Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitching prospect Chandler Jones a 45 percent chance to make the Opening Day roster out of spring training. Chandler, who is ranked as the 15th overall prospect by MLB Pipeline in 2025, could give Pittsburgh a dominant triumvirate of right-handed prospects in addition to reigning National League […]

Jacob Misiorowski Is One To Watch

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski has a 50 percent chance to make the Opening Day roster out of spring training, according to MLB's Jim Callis. "I think [his stuff] is as good as anyone in the Minor Leagues," Callis said. "He hasn't harnessed it." Misiorowski, who is ranked as MLB Pipeline's No. 100 […]

Kyle Teel On The Cusp Of The Big Leagues

The Chicago White Sox acquired catcher Kyle Teel in the December trade that sent left-hander Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox, and MLB.com's Michael Avallone writes that Teel is on the Cusp of making his major-league debut after a strong full season in the minors in 2024. His numbers dipped a bit late in […]

Aaron Schunk Outrighted To Triple-A

The Colorado Rockies announced on Friday that infielder Aaron Schunk cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque. After being designated for assignment, Schunk will remain in major-league spring training as a non-roster invite. The 27-year-old will most likely open the 2025 regular season with Albuquerque but could eventually rejoin the big-league roster as […]

Ernie Clement Expected To Open The Year At Third Base

MLB.com's Keegan Matheson expects Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement to open the year as the starting third baseman. However, once the season gets underway, Matheson thinks the Blue Jays could play the hot hand at the position, which could also mean plenty of Will Wagner, especially if the Jays are looking to inject more […]

Ricky Tiedemann Encouraged With His Progress

Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann (elbow) is doing well in his rehab from Tommy John surgery and has been very encouraged with how his elbow and arm are feeling compared to pre-surgery. Tiedemann is targeting games by the end of the 2025 season. The 22-year-old has unique physical gifts and remains one […]

Brett Baty Getting Work At Shortstop

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty has been taking ground balls in camp at shortstop, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. The skipper isn't ruling out Baty playing the position in exhibition games later in camp. "He's got the arm. It comes down to, can he get to the ball? Range and all that," Mendoza […]

CJ Abrams To Stick In Leadoff Spot

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams will remain the team's leadoff hitter in 2025, according to manager Dave Martinez. Abrams held the top spot in the batting order from July of 2023 until August of last year and hit .252/.318/.441 with 111 runs scored, 35 doubles, nine triples, 28 homers, 89 RBI and 56 stolen bases. […]

Skyy Moore Could Be Salary Cap Casualty

The Athletic's Nate Taylor writes that the Kansas City Chiefs could release wide receiver Skyy Moore this offseason and save $1.6 million on the 2025 salary cap, according to Over The Cap. Moore would leave behind just $467,819 in dead money. The 24-year-old former second-round pick (54th overall) in 2022 out of Western Michigan has […]

Cardinals Plan To Be Active In Free Agency

Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort and owner Michael Bidwell said that the team plans to be active in free agency this offseason with more than $76 million available in salary cap space, according to Over The Cap. It's the fourth-most cap space available of any NFL team. "We're going to look for every avenue […]

Panthers Release Dane Jackson

The Carolina Panthers released veteran cornerback Dane Jackson on Friday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jackson signed with the Panthers last spring after spending four years with the Buffalo Bills. It's pretty much a no-brainer move for the Panthers to save a little bit of salary cap space in 2025 after Jackson played in only […]

Saints Officially Hire Brandon Staley As Defensive Coordinator

FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz reports that the New Orleans Saints officially hired former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley as their new defensive coordinator on Friday, according to sources. Once it was clear that former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore was getting the Saints' head-coaching job, Staley was considered the front-runner to run […]

Aaron Rodgers Looking To Join A Contender

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who will eventually be released by the Jets this offseason, is looking to play again in 2025 and wants to play for a contender, according to NFL.com's Kevin Patra. When asked what Rodgers is looking for in his next team, he said, "If they got a good team." The […]

Bears Releasing Gerald Everett

The Chicago Bears informed veteran tight end Gerald Everett on Friday that he is being released after one season, according to The 33rd Team's Ari Meirov. The move to cut Everett will save the Bears $5.5 million in salary cap space for the 2025 season. He'll leave behind just $1 million in dead-cap money after […]

MacKenzie Gore Pushed Back, Jake Irvin To Start Spring Opener

The Washington Nationals previously named left-hander MacKenzie Gore as the starter for their Grapefruit League opener on Saturday against the Houston Astros, but he's being pushed back because he wants to be able to go two innings in his debut. Instead, right-hander Jake Irvin will make the start on Saturday. Gore and Irvin will be […]

Nabil Crismatt To Start Grapefruit League Opener

The Philadelphia Phillies plan to start right-handed relief pitcher Nabil Crismatt in their Grapefruit League opener on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers. Right-hander Tyler Phillips will get the ball for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, while left-hander Cristopher Sanchez will start on Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Crismatt, 30, signed a minor-league deal with […]

Weston Wilson Injures Oblique On Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Weston Wilson (oblique) felt something in his oblique while taking swings in the batting cage at camp on Friday morning. The severity of Wilson's injury is unknown, but he'll likely go for testing to determine if he'll need to miss any time in spring training. If it's an oblique injury, the 30-year-old […]

Manuel Margot Joins Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have added free-agent outfielder Manuel Margot on an undisclosed deal, and he was spotted walking through the team's clubhouse at spring training on Friday. Margot was likely added on a minor-league deal to add depth to an already crowded Brewers outfield. The 30-year-old Dominican became a free agent in the offseason when […]

Joey Ortiz To Start At Shortstop In Cactus League Opener

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Joey Ortiz is penciled in to start at shortstop and hit sixth in the team's Cactus League opener on Saturday against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds. Fantasy managers should take Milwaukee's first spring lineup with a grain of salt, but it's interesting that Ortiz will make the start at the 6 in the […]

Alec Marsh To Throw Bullpen On Friday

Kansas City Royals right-hander Alec Marsh (shoulder) is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session of the spring on Friday after he experienced right-shoulder soreness in the early portion of his offseason throwing program. As a result, his throwing progression has been slowed early in camp. As long as the 26-year-old doesn't suffer any further […]

Jonathan India Starting In Left Field In Spring Opener

Kansas City Royals infielder Jonathan India will hit leadoff and start in left field in the team's Cactus League opener on Friday against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium. The Royals acquired India from the Cincinnati Reds in the offseason in exchange for right-hander Brady Singer. The 28-year-old has never played a position other than […]

Logan Webb Named Opening Day Starter

Unsurprisingly, San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin announced right-hander Logan Webb as the team's Opening Day starter on March 27 against the Cincinnati Reds. Webb has made at least 32 starts for the Giants in each of the last three seasons and is coming off his first All-Star appearance after going 13-10 with a 3.47 […]

Clay Holmes To Start In Grapefruit League Opener

MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports that New York Mets right-hander Clay Holmes will start the team's Grapefruit League opener on Saturday against the Houston Astros. Holmes, previously the New York Yankees' closer, signed with the crosstown Mets in the offseason and will make the transition to being a full-time starter in 2025. The 31-year-old former ninth-round […]

Juan Soto To Make Grapefruit League Debut On Saturday

New York Mets superstar outfielder Juan Soto will be in the lineup for the team's Grapefruit League opener on Saturday against a Houston Astros split-squad team, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. In addition to Soto, shortstop Francisco Lindor and first baseman Pete Alonso are expected to play. The 26-year-old Soto signed with the Mets on […]

Evan Phillips To Throw Bullpen On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed relief pitcher Evan Phillips (shoulder) will throw his first bullpen session of the spring on Friday, according to the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett. Phillips knows that he will not be ready for Opening Day in the two-game series against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, Japan, but he is progressing well […]

Miguel Rojas Making Cactus League Debut On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas (hernia) is making his Cactus League debut on Friday against the Chicago Cubs and is starting at third base and batting sixth in the lineup. Rojas was a bit behind the other position players at the start of camp after undergoing sports-hernia surgery in the offseason, but he's back […]