Gus Edwards Reworks Contract With Ravens

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards has agreed to a reworked deal with the team, reducing his 2023 salary by about $1 million (from $4.38 million). However, he now has incentives in his contract to earn the money back. This could be a sign that JK Dobbins will take more work from him in the […]

Mike Boone To Sign With Texans

Former Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos running back Mike Boone is expected to sign with the Houston Texans when the new league year begins on Wednesday, March 15. Boone totaled 198 yards on 33 touches in 2022, but spent two stints on the Injured Reserve list. Boone won't have much fantasy value in 2023, but […]

Case Keenum To Sign Two-Year Deal With Texans

Journeyman quarterback Case Keenum intends to sign a two-year deal with the Houston Texans. The 35-year-old played his first two seasons in the NFL with Houston and will now apparently back up or serve as a bridge QB for whichever signal-caller the Texans select in the 2023 NFL Draft. Keenum has played 10 NFL seasons, […]

Matt Corral Could Be Traded By Panthers

Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Corral was drafted in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but Carolina is already willing to trade him this offseason. Corral likely would have started a few games in his 2022 rookie season as the QB situation was fluid week-to-week, but he suffered a Lisfranc injury in a preseason […]

Mike White To Sign Two-Year Deal With Dolphins

Former New York Jets quarterback Mike White is expected to sign a two-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, worth up to $16 million. White has flashed upside in his eight games played for New York over the last two seasons but ultimately has thrown for just 2,145 yards, eight touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. Still, he […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Agrees To Three-Year Deal With Raiders

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is set to sign with the Las Vegas Raiders on a three-year, $67.5 million deal. Las Vegas released Derek Carr this offseason and were rumored to be interested in reuniting former Patriots offensive coordinator and current Raiders' head coach Josh McDaniels with Garoppolo for 2023. Jimmy G worked […]

Chargers Not Expected To Tender Donald Parham Jr.

The Los Angeles Chargers are not expected to tender tight end Donald Parham Jr. as a restricted free agent, according to a source. The two sides had talks but could not agree on a contract extension, so it looks like Parham will hit the open market this week. The 25-year-old has plenty of pass-catching potential, […]

Chargers Re-Sign Easton Stick

The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms to re-sign quarterback Easton Stick on Monday, according to a source. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The fifth-round pick in 2019 will continue to back up Justin Herbert in 2023. The 27-year-old has been the Bolts' backup the last three seasons, but he's only seen action […]

Sal Frelick Punches Italy's Ticket To WBC Quarterfinal

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Sal Frelick recorded a three-hit game as Italy beat the Netherlands 7-1 on Sunday to advance to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. The 30th-ranked overall prospect per MLB Pipeline, Frelick also recorded two RBI and scored a run in the winning effort. The 22-year-old outfielder is hitting .389 with a .977 […]

Nyheim Hines Reworking His Contract

Buffalo Bills running back Nyheim Hines is in the process of reworking his deal to stay with the team, according to sources. He will convert part of his base salary in 2023 to a signing bonus to provide some salary cap relief for the Bills. Incentives added to his deal will give him a chance […]

Felix Bautista To Make Spring Debut Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista will make his spring debut Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates after dealing with knee and shoulder issues this spring. Bautista was hampered by a knee injury late in the 2022 season while he underwent a shoulder strengthening program this spring. The 27-year-old took over closing duties for the Orioles […]

Raiders Expected To Pursue Jimmy Garoppolo

The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to be in on San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo as the QB market settles, according to a source. There is some mutual interest on both sides thanks to the familiarity with some old friends, most importantly head coach Josh McDaniels. Jarrett Stidham just signed a two-year […]

Jarrett Stidham Signing Two-Year Deal With Broncos

Former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham is signing a two-year, $10 million deal with the Denver Broncos on Monday, according to sources. The deal includes $5 million guaranteed and $4 million more in incentives. Stidham played in five games and made his first two career starts for the Raiders to close out the 2022 […]

Cristian Pache Having Big Spring For A's

Oakland A's center fielder Cristian Pache has come out of the gates hot this spring as he chases down a full-time role for the A's in 2023. Through 10 Cactus League contests, Pache is hitting .417 with a double, two triples and a 1.065 OPS across 24 at-bats. To his credit, the 24-year-old has yet […]

Browns Restructure Deshaun Watson's Contract

The Cleveland Browns restructured quarterback Deshaun Watson's contract on Monday, creating almost $36 million in salary cap space for the 2023 season, according to a source. The cap conversion gives Cleveland plenty of room to work in free agency, which kicks off on Wednesday. Watson made his return in 2022 and started six games for […]

Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21 Include Talen Horton-Tucker, Killian Hayes, Nick Richards, Isaiah Jackson

Welcome back to RotoBaller's weekly fantasy basketball waiver wire column and schedule breakdown. It's fantasy playoff time, so let's see if we can get you over the hump and get you a title. These recommendations are mainly for 9-cat leagues, but if you play in another format, there's a good chance that the information here […]

Austin Ekeler Requesting Permission To Seek Trade

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is requesting permission to speak with other teams about a potential trade after preliminary talks with the team aimed at a contract extension didn't progress, according to his agent Cameron Weiss. Ekeler is one of the best all-purpose backs in the NFL and is the heart and soul […]

Falcons Acquire Jonnu Smith From Patriots

The Atlanta Falcons acquired tight end Jonnu Smith from the New England Patriots on Monday, according to sources. The Patriots will receive a seventh-round pick in exchange. Trading away Smith will open up some 2023 salary cap space for the Patriots while also cementing Hunter Henry in as their unquestioned top pass-catching tight end. In […]

Jake Fraley Enjoys Big Game Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley enjoyed a big day at the plate Saturday as part of an 8-7 Cactus League loss to the Texas Rangers. Fraley clubbed a fourth-inning two-run home run while he added a double and drove in three runs on the afternoon. The long ball was Fraley's second of the spring, and […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Serving As DH Monday

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (knee) is batting third and serving as the designated hitter in Monday's Cactus League game against the San Francisco Giants and left-hander Sean Manaea. Tatis was scratched from Sunday's lineup with a left knee bruise, but obviously it's not a very serious injury. The 24-year-old superstar will be […]

Brett Baty Enjoying Red-Hot Spring

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty is raking this spring in his bid for an Opening Day roster spot. Baty has hit one home run with a double on his ledger, but he's also hitting a hefty .458 alongside a 1.177 OPS across 24 spring at-bats. The 23-year-old also has four walks against six […]

A's Option JJ Bleday To Triple-A

The Oakland Athletics optioned outfielder JJ Bleday to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday. Bleday is headed for some more minor-league seasoning to begin the 2023 season, but he'll surely be up with the A's at some point this year. He was acquired from the Miami Marlins in the offseason in the deal that sent left-hander […]

Anthony Volpe Has Been Red-Hot This Spring

New York Yankees shortstop prospect Anthony Volpe is doing "everything he needs to do" in the competition for the starting job at shortstop this spring, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Volpe crushed a home run and added a double in Sunday's Grapefruit League game as he continues his push to win the starting job […]

Kodai Senga Throws On Flat Ground Monday

After a couple days of rest, New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (finger) threw off flat ground on Monday morning from around 90 feet. Senga didn't appear to be throwing at maximum effort, but it was a step in the right direction. The Japanese hurler is confident he'll be ready for the start of the […]

Michael Brantley Back At Camp

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (personal, shoulder) is back with the team in spring training on Monday. Brantley was away from the team due to personal reasons, but he has yet to make his Grapefruit League debut while recovering from surgery he had on his right labrum last August. The Astros aren't ruling out Opening […]

Ty Gibbs Brings Out Overtime

Ty Gibbs, driving the No. 54 Toyota from Joe Gibbs Racing, hit the wall on the backstretch just before the end of the race on Sunday to cause overtime. Gibbs, who started this race in the top 15 at 14th, was having a good day in his first race at Phoenix as a full-time Cup […]

Lance McCullers Jr. To Throw Again Monday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) will throw for a second time on Monday in the batting cages. It is McCullers' second throwing session in three days as he works to build his way back up after suffering a right forearm strain last month. The 29-year-old right-hander will open the 2023 season on […]

Yandy Diaz Back In The Lineup Monday

Tampa Bay Rays corner infielder Yandy Diaz (hand) is back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Monday against the Detroit Tigers and right-hander Miguel Diaz. Diaz is starting at third base and hitting leadoff for the Rays. Diaz was hit on the left hand by a pitch in the spring game on Friday, and this […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Should Return To Lineup In A Few Days

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) should be fine to return to the Grapefruit League lineup in a few days after his baserunning session went well over the weekend. It sounds like the knee worry is almost behind him. Guerrero is dealing with right knee inflammation, but the Blue Jays were taking […]

Denny Hamlin Crashes Out Of A Top-Five Finish

Getting the cars reacquainted on the race track is not new for Denny Hamlin and Ross Chastain. However, a late crash as the United Rentals 500 race went into overtime cost both drivers a chance at a top-five finish. On the white-flag lap of overtime, the two drivers were next to each other near the […]