Brandon Finnegan Threw Bullpen Friday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan (forearm) threw what was termed a "light bullpen" on Friday. Finnegan left the game last Sunday with spasms in his left forearm, setting off alarms after he was limited to just four starts in 2017. He threw 15 pitches on Friday and is slated to throw again Sunday. If he […]

Ervin Santana Still Not Cleared To Throw

Minnesota Twins right-hander Ervin Santana (finger) has still not been cleared to throw a baseball. Santana had surgery on the middle finger of his throwing hand in February and is still in the process of working his way back to the field. According to reports, the swelling has gone down on his knuckle, but doctors […]

Steelers Add Jon Bostic

The Pittsburgh Steelers and free-agent linebacker Jon Bostic agreed to a two-year deal on Sunday. Bostic spent the 2017 season with the Indianapolis Colts, appearing in 14 games and notching a career-high 97 total tackles to go along with one sack and one fumble recovery. Bostic will be counted upon to help replace the injured […]

Matthew Slater Meets With Steelers

Free agent special teams ace Matthew Slater visited with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. Slater has spent his entire 10-year career with the New England Patriots, making the Pro Bowl as a special teamer seven times. The free agent 32-year-old has been a long-time captain and locker room leader for the Patriots, meaning his loss […]

Twins Acquire Jake Cave, Designated Kennys Vargas For Assignment

The Minnesota Twins acquired outfielder Jake Cave from the New York Yankees on Friday, sending right-handed pitcher Luis Gil to New York in exchange. To make room for Cave, the team has designated first baseman Kennys Vargas for assignment. Vargas' days in Minnesota were numbered from the moment they signed Logan Morrison as a free […]

Reds Reassign Dilson Herrera, Others

The Cincinnati Reds have reassigned second baseman Dilson Herrera, catcher Chadwick Tromp, and infielder/outfielders Darnell Sweeney and Patrick Kivlehan to minor league camp. Herrera is the biggest name of the group and was once considered the team's second baseman of the future but shoulder surgery in July of 2017 is still preventing him from playing […]

Nick Senzel Still Part Of Plans

The Cincinnati Reds and third baseman Eugenio Suarez agreed to a long-term contract extension on Friday. The team announced that Suarez has signed a seven-year, $66 million extension, which will keep him in Cincinnati through the end of the 2024 season. General manager Dick Williams was asked what the extension means for top prospect Nick […]

Kennys Vargas Not Expected To Make Final Roster

Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Kennys Vargas will likely be the odd man out when the team has to trim the roster down to 25 players. Vargas was originally expected to be the team's backup first baseman but the mid-spring signing of Logan Morrison will likely leave Vargas without a spot on the active roster, […]

Miguel Sano Scratched With Knee Bruise

The Minnesota Twins scratched third baseman Miguel Sano from the lineup on Friday after he came down with a bruised right knee. Fortunately, the issue is not related to the injury which caused Sano to undergo offseason surgery to have a titanium rod inserted in his left shin. Sano is having a nice spring, batting […]

Tyrod Taylor Named Starting Quarterback

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson told the media on Thursday that Tyrod Taylor will be the team's starter in 2018. Jackson went on to state, "He's going to be the starting quarterback. There is no competition." The Browns are widely expected to use one of their first-round picks on a rookie quarterback but it […]

Browns Cut Jason McCourty

The Cleveland Browns are releasing cornerback Jason McCourty on Thursday, according to sources. McCourty appeared in 14 games with Cleveland in 2017, his only season with the team. He was far and away the team's best cornerback and finished the season with 65 total tackles, two forced fumbles, three interceptions and 14 passes defended. The […]

Fitzgerald Toussaint Signs One-Year Deal With Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers and running back Fitzgerald Toussaint have agreed to a one-year deal. The Steelers did not tender Toussaint, who was a restricted free agent, but they will bring him back to town to compete for a backup role. He will likely battle with second-year running back James Conner for second-string behind starter Le'Veon […]

Sammie Coates Released By Browns

The Cleveland Browns released wide receiver Sammie Coates on Thursday. Coates spent just one season in Cleveland, catching six passes for 70 yards in 12 games. Coates was a third-round draft selection by the Pittsburgh Steelers but has caught just 28 passes for 516 yards and two touchdowns in 32 career games over three seasons. […]

Jake Odorizzi Completes Successful Bullpen

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi turned in a successful bullpen session on Thursday, according to reports. Odorizzi had his most recent scheduled spring training start on Tuesday cancelled for what the team called "maintenance purposes." Odorizzi's ability to throw an uneventful bullpen on Thursday lends credence to that initial report that he was not dealing […]

Brandon Finnegan Experiencing Minimal Soreness

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Finnegan (biceps) is still experiencing "minimal soreness" in his pitching arm but he was able to play catch on Wednesday. Finnegan is not expected to throw off the mound until the soreness is gone but it appears he's trending in the right direction. Finnegan was removed from a Cactus League game […]

Scooter Gennett Dealing With Sore Right Shoulder

The Cincinnati Reds have scratched second baseman Scooter Gennett (shoulder) for Thursday's Cactus League game. Gennett is dealing with a sore right shoulder, but the team doesn't expect him to miss more than a day. Infielder Brandon Dixon has taken Gennett's place at second base and is batting eighth. Dixon is a non-roster invitee who is […]

Browns, Rams, 49ers All Looking At Terrelle Pryor

Free-agent wide receiver Terrelle Pryor appears to have several teams interested in his services for the upcoming season. A tweet by NFL Network's Michael Silver indicated that the Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers are all attempting to add Pryor to their rosters. Pryor had a big season in 2016 with the […]

Browns Sign Cornerback T.J. Carrie

The Cleveland Browns and cornerback T.J. Carrie have agreed to a four-year, $31 million contract. Carrie spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Oakland Raiders after being selected in the seventh round of the draft. Carrie will return to Ohio, where he played college ball at Ohio University. Carrie played in […]

Eddie Rosario Throws Wednesday Without Issue

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (triceps) got through a Wednesday throwing session without incident. The young outfielder had been sidelined over the past week with tendinitis in his right triceps, which prevented him from playing the field. Rosario was able to complete two sets of 20 throws at 60 feet without any problems. Rosario is […]

Joe Thomas Expected To Decide On Future Soon

Cleveland Browns left tackle Joe Thomas is expected to make a decision soon about whether he will continue his playing career or retire. The future Hall of Fame left tackle suffered a torn triceps during the 2017 season, which caused him to miss game time for the first time in his NFL career. Thomas spoke […]

Browns Add Free Agent Darren Fells

The Cleveland Browns and free-agent tight end Darren Fells have agreed to a three-year, $12 million contract. Fells spent the 2017 season with the Detroit Lions, playing in 16 games and catching 17 passes for 177 yards and three touchdowns. Fells is known more for his blocking ability than he is for his production in […]

Carlos Hyde Expected To Sign With Browns

According to a tweet from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, free-agent running back Carlos Hyde is expected to sign with the Cleveland Browns. Hyde will get a three-year deal worth over $15 million, including $6 million in the first year. Hyde should inherit the early-down role which Isaiah Crowell held the previous season while getting spelled […]

Eli Rogers Becomes A Free Agent

The Pittsburgh Steelers opted not to tender restricted free-agent wide receiver Eli Rogers, allowing the young wide receiver to become an unrestricted free agent. Rogers tore his ACL during the playoffs, an injury which could have played into Pittsburgh's decision to not tender him. The emergence of star rookie JuJu Smith-Schuster also likely played a role […]

Eddie Rosario Could Be Ready To DH By Friday

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (triceps) is slated to begin a throwing program on Wednesday and could be ready to serve as the team's designated hitter by Friday in a split-squad game. Rosario has been sidelined over the past few weeks with tendinitis in the triceps of his throwing arm. Despite […]

Browns Solidify O-Line With Chris Hubbard

The Cleveland Browns strengthened their offensive line on Tuesday by signing Chris Hubbard away from the rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Hubbard is able to play multiple positions across the offensive line, but he's expected to take over for Shon Coleman at right tackle in 2018. Hubbard will be quite the upgrade over Coleman, who struggled mightily […]

Josh Gordon Tendered By Browns As Exclusive-Rights Free Agent

The Cleveland Browns have tendered wide receiver Josh Gordon as an exclusive-rights free agent. Gordon will make $790,000 in 2018, the veteran minimum. Despite being in the league since 2012, Gordon's multiple suspensions have made it so he's accrued just two years of service time in the NFL. As such, the supremely talented Gordon will […]

Dilson Herrera Clears Waivers

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Dilson Herrera has cleared waivers and will no longer be part of the team's 40-man roster. He is expected to remain in big league camp in the meantime as the team attempts to get him more at-bats. Herrera had season-ending shoulder surgery in July 2017 and has not yet been able […]

Jake Odorizzi Skipping Tuesday's Start For Rest

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jake Odorizzi will skip Tuesday's start. He told reporters that there is no injury and that he is just taking the day off for maintenance. He continued to state that he's "Just being smart." Odorizzi will throw a bullpen session on Thursday before he makes his next start against the Philadelphia Phillies […]

Browns Looking At Nate Solder

The Cleveland Browns have expressed interest in signing free-agent left tackle Nate Solder. Solder has spent his entire seven-year career with the New England Patriots. Cleveland's interest in Solder could indicate that long-time Browns left tackle Joe Thomas is leaning toward retirement after tearing his triceps last season. Thomas has yet to officially inform the […]

Eddie Rosario Still Not Cleared To Throw

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (triceps) still has not been cleared to throw as he works his way back from triceps tendinitis in his throwing arm. Rosario is expected to rejoin the lineup as the team's designated hitter in the coming days but he still has not been cleared to throw. It is a positive […]