Nestor Cortes Throws Three-Inning Simulated Game

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (hamstring) threw a three-inning simulated game at spring training on Wednesday. Cortes has been behind the other pitchers in camp due to a mild right hamstring strain, but he's getting closer to making his Grapefruit League debut, which could come early next week. The 28-year-old southpaw could be ready […]

Joe Musgrove Throws Off Flat Ground Wednesday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (toe) threw off flat ground in camp on Wednesday for the first time since breaking his left big toe in the weight room recently. He's not landing on his left foot yet and is keeping both feet on the ground when he throws, but he's still putting weight […]

Juan Soto To Play In B Game Thursday

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (calf) is scheduled to appear in a B game on Thursday, according to manager Bob Melvin. If all goes well, Soto could join Team Dominican Republic for the 2023 World Baseball Classic ahead of their first game against Team Venezuela on Saturday. The 24-year-old left-handed slugger is 100 percent […]

Miles Mikolas To Start Wednesday For Team USA

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas is scheduled to start against Team Colombia in the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday for Team USA. Mikolas was an All-Star for the second time in 2022, and he's allowed two hits and no runs while striking out five in five Grapefruit League innings so far in spring […]

Pirates Acquire Mark Mathias From Rangers

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired infielder/outfielder Mark Mathias from the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in exchange for a player to be named later. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Pirates moved right-hander Max Kranick to the 60-day injured list. Mathias, 28, played 30 games in the big leagues with the Milwaukee Brewers and Rangers […]

Nathan Eovaldi To Throw Light Bullpen Wednesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (side) will throw a "light bullpen" session at camp on Wednesday. It's the first time that Eovaldi will get back on a mound in spring training since he experienced left-side tightness in camp last week. The 33-year-old right-hander still has some time to build his arm back up in […]

Jacob deGrom Throwing To Live Hitters Wednesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) will throw to live hitters in spring training on Wednesday. deGrom is expected to throw around 30 pitches on Wednesday, and barring any kind of setback, he should be ready for Opening Day at the end of March after initially feeling left side tightness early in camp. The […]

Victor Robles Carted Off On Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (undisclosed) made a great play in the outfield in Grapefruit League action on Wednesday in the second inning against the Detroit Tigers but fell down after colliding with the wall and was in a lot of pain. Robles tried to walk it off but then fell down again and eventually […]

Cowboys Could Cut Ezekiel Elliott

The Dallas Cowboys would save $4.8 million on the 2023 salary cap by releasing running back Ezekiel Elliott this offseason. They'd save $10.9 million if they designate him as a post-June 1 cut. Elliott doesn't have anymore guaranteed money left on his deal, so it wouldn't be surprising to see the Cowboys move on, especially […]

Titans Have Had Extension Discussions With Jeffery Simmons

The Tennessee Titans and defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons have had talks about a long-term deal. Simmons is currently scheduled to play the 2023 season on his fifth-year option at $10.753 million, but he has outplayed that. He recorded 7.5 sacks and 27 pressures from the interior last year and has been a Pro Bowler in […]

Panthers Could Trade Up For A Quarterback

The Carolina Panthers could be a team to watch in the top 10 of this year's NFL draft that could trade up to take a quarterback. They currently have the No. 9 overall pick, right behind the Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders, both of whom could be going QB with their picks. Sources at […]

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, […]