Paul Blackburn May Not Be Ready For Opening Day

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (finger) has a right middle fingernail avulsion (torn nail) that will cause him to be scratched from his Cactus League outing on Wednesday. Manager Mark Kotsay said it could jeopardize Blackburn's availability to begin the regular season as well. It's disappointing for the 29-year-old right-hander, who had a chance […]

Gerrit Cole Hasn't Allowed A Run This Spring

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole has yet to allow a run in 6 1/3 Grapefruit League innings this spring while striking out 11 hitters. Cole seems to be in midseason form already, but he'll have to wait several more weeks. The hard-throwing 32-year-old had a disappointing 3.50 ERA (3.47 FIP), but he also […]

Dylan Moore To Make Spring Debut Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dylan Moore (abdomen) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Thursday against the San Francisco Giants. Moore has been brought along slowly this spring after having core-muscle surgery in the offseason, but he still has enough time to get ready for Opening Day later this month. The 30-year-old can also […]

Nick Gordon Expects To Play Thursday

Minnesota Twins utility man Nick Gordon (ankle) said he expects to play second base in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Gordon is recovering from a high-ankle sprain in spring training, but he's nearing his return to game action for the Twins. If he can avoid setbacks once he's back on the […]

Luis Gonzalez To Miss Half The Season

San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Gonzalez (back) is undergoing surgery on Tuesday to fix a herniated disc in his lower back. It's an estimated 16-week recovery timetable, so he'll miss at least half of the 2023 season. However, there's optimism that Gonzalez will finally put the issue behind him. The 27-year-old left-handed hitter was limited […]

Ranger Suarez Throwing On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (forearm) did some light throwing on flat ground on Tuesday at spring camp. Suarez has been dealing with tightness in his left forearm, which caused him to drop out of the World Baseball Classic, but the injury isn't considered to be very serious. The 27-year-old southpaw could still be ready […]

Kodai Senga Throws Bullpen Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (finger) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday. The Japanese right-hander was scratched from his latest Grapefruit League outing due to right index finger tendinitis, but the injury isn't considered serious and he's expected to be ready for Opening Day. We'll have to wait and see when the 30-year-old […]

Deivi Garcia Looking Good This Spring

New York Yankees right-hander Deivi Garcia looked "really good" in 3 1/3 innings of relief in a spring game on Monday, according to manager Aaron Boone. "It's been encouraging to see how good his stuff's been really since the start of camp," Boone said. Garcia has allowed two runs in 7 1/3 Grapefruit League innings […]

Anthony Rizzo Not Worried About Back Issues

Both New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) and the team are downplaying a back issue this spring. A "cranky" back caused him to miss the team's short road trip, but he was able to take batting practice on Monday and felt "fine." Rizzo has dealt with back issues the last few seasons, "but […]

Victor Robles Back In Action Against Mets

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (knee) is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Tuesday against the New York Mets and left-hander David Peterson. Robles is starting in center field and batting seventh in the lineup. It's Robles' first game action since he was carted off the field with a bruised knee in Grapefruit League […]

Starling Marte Back In Grapefruit League Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (head) is returning to the Grapefruit League lineup on Tuesday against right-hander Cade Cavalli and the Washington Nationals. Marte was hit in the head by a pitch in spring action on Sunday, but he avoided a serious injury and will be back in there. The 34-year-old Dominican has played […]

Jordan Walker Returns To Lineup Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Jordan Walker (shoulder) is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Tuesday against the Houston Astros and right-hander Brandon Bielak. Walker is starting in left field and hitting third in the batting order. Walker strained his right shoulder while sliding head-first in a spring game last Saturday, but the injury […]

Christian Walker Removed As Precaution Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that first baseman Christian Walker (hip) was removed from Monday's Cactus League game against the San Francisco Giants as a precaution after getting hit by a pitch above his left hip. The 31-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now, and he should return to Cactus League play sooner than […]

Cowboys Still Working To Re-Sign Dante Fowler

The Dallas Cowboys are "still working on" trying to re-sign defensive end Dante Fowler, according to a league source. Fowler impressed in a rotational role in his first season in Dallas in 2022, finishing with 27 tackles (22 solo), six sacks, seven tackles for loss, nine QB hits and two forced fumbles in 17 games […]

Cowboys Re-Sign Donovan Wilson To Three-Year Deal

The Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms to re-sign safety Donovan Wilson to a three-year deal worth up to $24 million, according to sources. The first two years of the deal are fully guaranteed at $13.5 million. Wilson only played in nine games due to injury in 2021, but he cashed in after bouncing back in […]

Randall Cobb Expected To Be On Jets' Radar

Green Bay Packers veteran free-agent wide receiver Randall Cobb is expected to be on the New York Jets' radar in the coming days of free agency, according to league sources. The Jets are already closing in on a deal for Packers wideout Allen Lazard, and it looks like they'll be going after Cobb as well […]

Dolphins Monitoring Dalvin Cook

The Miami Dolphins have been monitoring the situation with Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, but the Vikings at this point are expected to keep him, according to sources. Cook has three years left on his current deal and is due to make $10.4 million in 2023. Minnesota has reportedly already received a trade offer […]

Dolphins Bring Back Raheem Mostert On Two-Year Deal

The Miami Dolphins reached an agreement to re-sign running back Raheem Mostert to a two-year deal worth up to $7.6 million with incentives on Tuesday, according to his agent. Mostert avoided the injury bug in his first year in Miami and bounced back with a career-high 181 carries for 891 yards and three touchdowns while […]

Jets Working To Reach Agreement With Allen Lazard

The New York Jets are actively working to reach an agreement with Green Bay Packers free-agent wide receiver Allen Lazard on Tuesday, according to league sources. There is another team involved with Lazard, though, and no final decision has been made, but the Jets are trying to reunite Lazard with offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. The […]

Falcons Signing Taylor Heinicke

The Atlanta Falcons are signing former Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke to a two-year deal worth up to $20 million on Tuesday, according to a source. The Falcons already have Desmond Ridder as their starter, but Heinicke receive top-end backup money with plenty of starting experience in his time in D.C. Atlanta let Marcus Mariota […]

Raiders Signing Jakobi Meyers To Three-Year Deal

The Las Vegas Raiders are signing New England Patriots free-agent wide receiver Jakobi Meyers to a three-year, $33 million deal on Tuesday, according to sources. The deal contains $21 million guaranteed. Meyers has ties to head coach Josh McDaniels, and he'll pair nicely with Davante Adams as another weapon for new quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. The […]

Buccaneers Exploring Trade Possibilities With Shaq Mason

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are exploring trade possibilities with offensive guard Shaq Mason, according to sources. Mason could become a salary cap casualty if he isn't traded because of his $9.6 million cap hit in 2023. The 29-year-old former fourth-round pick by the New England Patriots in 2015 spent the first seven seasons of his […]

Kelvin Beachum Re-Signs With Cardinals

Free-agent offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum re-signed with the Arizona Cardinals on a two-year deal on Monday, according to sources. Beachum has started 147 games in his career with the Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Jets over 11 NFL seasons. The 33-year-old didn't miss a single game in the desert in 2022 in […]

Browns Re-Sign Center Ethan Pocic

The Cleveland Browns re-signed center Ethan Pocic to an undisclosed three-year deal on Monday, according to a source. Pocic was originally a second-round selection by the Seattle Seahawks in 2017. He spent the first five years of his NFL career in Seattle before joining the Browns in 2022, where he started 13 games for the […]

Jason Kelce Returning To Eagles On One-Year Deal

The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with veteran center Jason Kelce on Monday. Kelce was contemplating retirement this offseason after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl, but he has decided to return for another year after plenty of thought. The 35-year-old five-time All-Pro will return for a 13th […]

Titans Agree With Andre Dillard On Three-Year Deal

The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms with former Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Andre Dillard on a three-year deal worth $29 million on Monday, according to a source. The former first-round pick by Philly in 2019 will now get a chance to play in Tennessee after spending the first three seasons of his career with the […]

Bills Agree With Connor McGovern On Three-Year Deal

The Buffalo Bills agreed to terms with free-agent offensive guard Connor McGovern on a three-year, $23 million deal on Monday, according to a source. The former third-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in 2019 is on the move in free agency. In his three years in Dallas to begin his career, McGovern played in 45 […]

Andrew Wylie Plans To Sign With Commanders

Former Kansas City Chiefs right tackle Andrew Wylie plans to sign a three-year, $24 million deal with the Washington Commanders, according to a source. He will reunite with offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. Wylie started 59 games in five seasons with the Chiefs and had the game of his life in the Super Bowl win over […]

Broncos Give Mike McGlinchey A Five-Year Deal

The Denver Broncos agreed with free-agent right tackle Mike McGlinchey on a massive five-year deal worth $87.5 million on Monday, according to a source. The deal includes over $50 million guaranteed. The Broncos ponied up and paid McGlinchey and offensive guard Ben Powers in order to improve their offensive line on the first day of […]

Bears Sign Nate Davis To Three-Year Deal

The Chicago Bears signed former Tennessee Titans offensive guard Nate Davis to a three-year deal worth $30 million on Monday, according to a source. The deal will guarantee Davis $19.25 million. Securing a strong run-blocking offensive guard was a big priority for the Bears in free agency, and they now have their man. The 26-year-old […]