Brandon Woodruff Named Opening Day Starter

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff has been named the team's Opening Day starter. Woodruff gets the honor for the second consecutive year after a strong start to his career as a full-time starter for the Brewers. In 195 1/3 combined innings between 2019 and 2020, the 28-year-old has pitched to a 3.41 ERA with […]

Raul Neto Could Sit Thursday

Washington Wizards guard Raul Neto (rib) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. Russell Westbrook was expected to sit this game out, but it sounds like he'll play with Neto unlikely to suit up. He would likely see heavy minutes, assuming Neto is out. Troy Brown would get more chances as […]

Marcus Stroman Throws Five Strong Innings On Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman threw five innings while allowing one earned one and striking out six in Thursday's Grapefruit League action against the Washington Nationals. Stroman has now thrown 13 1/3 innings this spring while allowing four earned runs and striking out 14. It has been a nice spring for Stroman and […]

Russell Westbrook Available On Thursday

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (quad) is available for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. He was originally listed as out due to the fact it's the second game of a back-to-back set. However, Raul Neto (rib) is listed as questionable, so Westbrook might be asked to play. Possibly, Westbrook sits out if Neto does […]

Tyson Barrie Collects Four Helpers On Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Tyson Barrie recorded four assists to help lead the way as his team blew out the Calgary Flames 7-3 on Wednesday night. The 29-year-old, who was listed as a game-time decision before the game due to an upper-body injury, showcased no signs of pain in this one - posting three power-play points, […]

Jeremy Lamb Practices On Thursday

Indiana Pacers guard Jeremy Lamb (knee) was able to take part in Thursday's practice, according to head coach Nate Bjorkgren. He has missed each of the last three games due to left knee soreness. It would be tough for Lamb to make an impact with Caris Levert healthy and above him in the rotation. Lamb […]

Miles Mikolas Plays Catch On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (shoulder) was able to play catch on Wednesday. The plan is for him to do that one more time before the team plans out the next step (likely a bullpen session, then a simulated game). Mikolas was not able to pitch at all last season due to an […]

Kenyan Drake Signing Two-Year Deal With Raiders

Former Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake is signing a two-year, $11 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, according to a source. Drake can make up to $14.5 million in incentives. It's a curious landing spot, as the Raiders already have bell-cow back Josh Jacobs in the fold in their backfield. The […]

Carlos Carrasco Strains Hamstring Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) threw a 20-pitch live batting practice session on Thursday and reportedly strained his right hamstring during the follow-up conditioning work. Before the news broke that Carrasco suffered the hamstring strain, Mets manager Luis Rojas stated that the team believed Carrasco would be ready for his first rotation […]

Raiders Reunite With Derek Carrier

The Los Vegas Raiders re-signed veteran free-agent tight end Derek Carrier to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Carrier has been with the Raiders for the last three seasons, and he's produced just 21 receptions on 32 targets for 189 yards and two touchdowns in 48 games (six starts). The 30-year-old […]

Dylan Bundy To Start Opening Day For Angels

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Dylan Bundy was recently named the team's Opening Day starter for their game against the White Sox. Manager Joe Maddon cited Bundy's strong 2020 season, as well as the fact that he believes the right-hander matches up well with a predominantly right-handed White Sox lineup. The 28-year-old broke out during […]

Kwang Hyun Kim To Throw A Simulated Game

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim (back) reportedly threw a successful side session in spring camp on Wednesday and is on track to throw a simulated game sometime in the next few days. Cardinals manager Mike Shildt said that Kim's side session was "more aggressive than originally planned" which likely means Kim was […]

Kyle Van Noy Receives Two-Year Deal From Patriots

The New England Patriots signed free-agent linebacker Kyle Van Noy to a two-year deal worth up to $13.2 million, according to a source. After just one season with the Miami Dolphins, Van Noy will return to New England, where he previously played a variety of roles for head coach Bill Belichick. He played both inside […]

Sandy Alcantara Officially Named Opening Day Starter

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara was officially named the team's Opening Day starter by manager Don Mattingly on Thursday. While the Marlins laughably called Jose Urena their "ace" for years, he's in Detroit now so Alcantara can take over and actually pitch like an ace for the Fish. He was always fully expected to […]

Cowboys Re-Sign Jourdan Lewis

The Dallas Cowboys re-signed cornerback Jourdan Lewis to a three-year deal with a maximum value of $16.5 million with $8 million guaranteed. Lewis has appeared in 61 of 66 possible games during the course of his career, but he's made just 26 starts since entering the league in 2017. Injuries to Chidobe Awuzie and Anthony […]

Adam Haseley Eyes Opening Day Return From Groin Injury

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley (groin) is aiming to be back by Opening Day. Haseley suffered a groin injury in a Spring Training game running from first to third, this is the second time in his young career Haseley has sustained this injury. The Phillies estimated the 24-year-old would miss four weeks which would put […]

Jose Altuve Hits First Home Run Of Spring

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's tie with the Cardinals. Altuve had been in a bit of a slump, so it was a good sign to see him back in the hit column, particularly with his first homer of the spring. The 30-year-old […]

Raiders Ask Marcus Mariota To Take A Pay Cut

The Las Vegas Raiders asked backup quarterback Marcus Mariota to take a pay cut down to just $3 million in 2021, according to a source. If Mariota refuses to do so, the team will move on. While a Mariota release is now likely, the team could also find a trade partner. He is due $10.725 […]

Panthers Defense Adds Another Pass-Rusher In Morgan Fox

The Carolina Panthers signed former Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Morgan Fox to a two-year, $8.1 million deal. Fox will receive $7 million guaranteed. Fox broke out with six sacks in 2020 for the Rams despite being a rotational player at defensive end for a strong Rams defense. He often subbed in for Michael Brockers […]

Roman Quinn Making His Case For Center Field Job

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn has had a productive spring as he makes his case in the team's four-way battle for a starting role. Quinn is competing with Scott Kingery, Odubel Herrera, and Mickey Moniak for the vacancy in center field for the Phillies. Quinn is slashing .318/400/.409 through 25 plate appearances with one stolen […]

Kyle Long Signs One-Year Deal With Chiefs

Former Chicago Bears Pro Bowl offensive guard Kyle Long, who came out of retirement this offseason, signed a one-year deal worth up to $5 million with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a source. Long is the latest addition as the Chiefs try to overhaul an offensive line that could have five new starters in […]

Tae Davis Signs With The Texans

Cleveland Browns free-agent linebacker and special-teamer Tae Davis signed an $8,000 deal with the Houston Texans, according to his agent, David Canter. Davis signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent out of Chattanooga and made the team's active roster while playing in 14 games (four starts) in 2018. The Browns picked […]

Chargers Add Jared Cook To The Mix

The Los Angeles Chargers signed free-agent tight end Jared Cook to a one-year, $6 million deal on Thursday, according to a source. Cook will receive $4.5 million fully guaranteed. The 33-year-old veteran will replace Hunter Henry, who signed with the New England Patriots in free agency. Cook is a two-time Pro Bowler that put up […]

Texans Acquire Ryan Izzo From Patriots

The Houston Texans are acquiring tight end Ryan Izzo from the New England Patriots on Thursday in exchange for a seventh-round pick in 2022, according to a source. The Patriots are dealing from a position of strength now that they signed Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry in free agency this week. In addition to Smith […]

Paul Goldschmidt Finds Power Stroke

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt found his power stroke over the last few days. Goldschmidt hit two home runs off of Jack Flaherty in an exhibition on Tuesday- then followed it up with a two-run blast on Wednesday against the Astros, his first in Grapefruit League action. The 33-year-old slashed .304/.417/.466 in 2020, […]

Anze Kopitar Tallies Two Points On Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings forward Anze Kopitar sent St. Louis to their fifth straight loss on Wednesday. They defeated the Blues 4-1. Kopitar is continuing to have an excellent season adding 8 goals and 26 assists in 28 Kings contests. He has 156 shots on goal and is averaging 22:18 minutes of ice time per game. […]

Haason Reddick Heads To The Panthers On One-Year Deal

The Carolina Panthers agreed on a one-year deal worth a maximum of $8 million with free-agent linebacker Haason Reddick. He'll receive $6 million guaranteed and will rejoin his college coach at Temple in Matt Rhule. Reddick had a breakout year last season when he tallied 12.5 sacks. The 26-year-old also recorded 63 combined tackles (15 […]

Tim Anderson Strikes Out Twice Wednesday

Chicago White shortstop Tim Anderson when 1-for-3 with two strikeouts in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Anderson has had mixed results so far this spring as he is now 7-for-23 with just one RBI and one stolen base. His early struggles can easily be shrugged off as he has hit over .300 […]

49ers Re-Sign D.J. Jones

The San Francisco 49ers re-signed defensive tackle D.J. Jones to an undisclosed one-year deal, according to a source. Jones has been an underrated starter on the defensive side of the ball. The 2017 sixth-round pick started 14 games for the team last year and had a career-high in tackles for loss, sacks, QB hurries and […]

Justin Verlander Throws First Pitch Post-Surgery

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (elbow) posted a video on Twitter on Wednesday throwing his first pitch after having Tommy John surgery on Sept. 30 of last year. The 2019 American League Cy Young winner isn't expected to pitch at all this season, and he will attempt to become the 10th known pitcher to […]