Gio Gonzalez Retires

Left-handed starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez has announced his retirement from baseball at the age of 35. Gonzalez was with the Miami Marlins on a minor league contract, but he has decided to call it quits after 13 big league seasons and 131 career wins. He made only one official appearance with the Marlins this spring, […]

Rajon Rondo Acquired By Clippers

Former Atlanta Hawks guard Rajon Rondo is heading to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a trade involving guard Lou Williams and two second-round picks. Rondo brings playmaking and defense to the Clippers' backcourt, two things they've lacked since the injury to Patrick Beverley (knee). The 35-year-old veteran is averaging 8.5 assists and 1.7 […]

Taylor Trammell Stays Hot

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell hit his second home run of the spring Wednesday off of Chicago Cubs starter Zach Davies. Trammell went 1-for-2 with a walk in the contest, and also added an outfield assist to his resume, throwing out catcher P.J. Higgins at third base. Trammell, who is now slashing .289/.386/.579 for the […]

Cowboys Won't Re-Sign Aldon Smith

The Dallas Cowboys informed free-agent pass-rusher Aldon Smith that they will not re-sign him after one season with the team, according to a source. Smith served an indefinite suspension from 2016 to 2019 for multiple off-field incidents and violations of the league's substance-abuse policy. The 31-year-old had five sacks and was second to DeMarcus Lawrence […]

Jake Fraley Making Late Roster Push

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley continued his improved play on Wednesday, going 2-for-3 with a single and a double. He also swiped two bags in the contest. Having entered spring training as the likely opening day starter in left field, Fraley has been surpassed by Taylor Trammell as the favorite for the position. The possibility […]

Adam Humphries Visiting With Washington

Free-agent wide receiver Adam Humphries is visiting with the Washington Football Team on Thursday. Humphries was released by the Tennessee Titans halfway through his four-year, $36 million deal that was signed in 2019. The 27-year-old battled through injuries for most of last season and was limited to seven games, finishing with just 23 catches for […]

Vikings Acquire Mason Cole From Cardinals

The Minnesota Vikings acquired offensive lineman Mason Cole from the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday in exchange for a sixth-round pick (No. 223 overall) in the 2021 draft. Cole has played in 46 career games (32 starts) in three NFL seasons since the Cardinals drafted him in 2018 in the third round. The soon-to-be 25-year-old will […]

Lou Williams Dealt To The Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks have acquired guard Lou Williams from the Los Angeles Clippers. Atlanta also received two future second-round picks in exchange for guard Rajon Rondo. Williams ' arrival bolsters the Hawks' bench unit, as the veteran is averaging 12.1 points, 3.4 assists, and 1.1 triples per game in 21.9 minutes. His minutes might creep […]

Chiefs Re-Sign Wideout Demarcus Robinson

The Kansas City Chiefs are re-signing wide receiver Demarcus Robinson to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to a source. Robinson brings veteran experience to the Chiefs with the team likely to lose Sammy Watkins in free agency. Kansas City's offense remains plenty explosive, but Robinson will continue to be unpredictable from a fantasy perspective […]

Jayron Kearse Agrees With Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms with free-agent safety Jayron Kearse on an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. The five-year pro began his career with four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings before playing for the Detroit Lions in 2020, where he recorded 59 tackles in seven starts. Along with Kearse, the Cowboys also visited with […]

George Hill Acquired By Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired guard George Hill from the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 76ers were rumored to be interested in Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, though this deal all but removes them from consideration for the veteran guard's services. Hill brings a solid veteran presence to Philly, though he's missed the last two months of […]

Seahawks Re-Sign Cedric Ogbuehi

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed offensive lineman Cedric Ogbuehi to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to sources. The former starter for the Cincinnati Bengals played in eight games (four starts) for the Seahawks last year. Seattle also agreed to terms with offensive guard Jordan Simmons on an undisclosed one-year deal. Both players will return in […]

Chargers Agree To Terms With Kyler Fackrell

The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with free-agent outside linebacker Kyler Fackrell on an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Fackrell started in nine games for the New York Giants last season. The 29-year-old recorded 34 tackles, four sacks and an interception returned for a touchdown in his 12 total games. Fackrell entered the league as […]

Nemanja Bjelica Heading To Miami

Former Sacramento Kings forward Nemanja Bjelica is heading to the Miami Heat. Miami will send forward Maurice Harkless and forward Chris Silva to Sacramento in the deal. Bjelica is having a shaky season and has played just 16.9 minutes per game, though he gives the Heat a solid stretch-four to help space the floor. The […]

Cam Sims Returns To Washington

The Washington Football Team re-signed restricted free-agent wide receiver Cam Sims on Wednesday. Washington put the right-of-first-refusal tender on Sims on March 16, which is worth $2.133 million for the 2021 season. He played for $675,000 last year. Sims had just two catches for 27 yards in his first two NFL seasons, and he had […]

Eloy Jimenez To Miss 5-6 Months With Torn Pectoral

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) will miss five to six months with a torn pectoral muscle, according to Jim Duquette of MLB Network Radio. Jimenez left Wednesday's game after injuring himself while attempting to rob a home run. This is a significant loss to the White Sox lineup, as he slashed .296/.332/.559 with […]

Tyrone Crawford Hangs Up His Cleats

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy told reporters on Thursday that defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford is retiring after eight years in the NFL. The 31-year-old has served as a versatile leader for Dallas' defensive line in his time with the team. Crawford had surgery on both of his hips in 2019 and recorded only 14 […]

Austin Nola Progressing Quicker Than Expected

The San Diego Padres hope catcher Austin Nola (finger) can take batting practice this weekend. The Friars starting backstop fractured his finger nearly two weeks ago but has progressed quicker than expected. Nola recorded an .825 OPS with seven homers and 52 runs-plus-RBI in 184 plate appearances in 2020 but struggled after joining the Padres […]

Gary Trent Jr., Rodney Hood Dealt To Toronto

The Toronto Raptors have acquired guard Gary Trent Jr. and guard Rodney Hood as part of a deal that sent forward Norman Powell to Portland. Trent is a solid acquisition by the Raptors, as he impressed for Portland when C.J. McCollum was sidelined, averaging career-best marks in points, 15.0, and three-pointers made, 3.0, in 30.8 […]

Panthers Add Kicker Matt Ammendola

The Carolina Panthers signed free-agent kicker Matt Ammendola to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Ammendola will replace Lirim Hajrullahu, who was waived last week. Ammendola, a former Oklahoma State product, will be brought in to compete with Joey Slye this summer. He connected on 60 of his 78 field-goal attempts (76.9 percent) in college and […]

Trail Blazers Acquire Norman Powell

The Portland Trail Blazers have acquired forward Norman Powell from the Toronto Raptors. Portland agreed to send guard Gary Trent Jr. and guard Rodney Hood to Toronto in the deal. Powell gives the Trail Blazers a much-needed third scoring option behind Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum, making them an even deadlier three-point shooting team in […]

Dolphins Re-Sign Elandon Roberts

The Miami Dolphins re-signed linebacker Elandon Roberts to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Miami's linebacker position has seen some change this offseason, with Kyle Van Noy being cut and Benardrick McKinney acquired in a trade, but Roberts will return to the fold in 2021. Jerome Baker and Vince Biegel will also be returning alongside Andrew […]

Bills Agree With Efe Obada

The Buffalo Bills agreed to terms with former Carolina Panthers defensive end Efe Obada on an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. Obada spent the last four years with the Panthers. He became the first player in NFL history to officially make a pro roster coming from the International Pathway Program when he made the team's […]

Teams Inquiring About Giovani Bernard

Multiple teams have called to inquire about Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard, according to a source. Barring a restructured contract, Bernard could be headed elsewhere this offseason. The 29-year-old has been one of the league's top pass-catching backs. Drafted in the second round in 2013 out of North Carolina, Bernard has been with the […]

Gary Harris, R.J. Hampton Headed To Orlando

Former Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris and guard R.J. Hampton are headed to the Orlando Magic as part of a deal involving forward Aaron Gordon. Harris' time in Denver- including this season- was riddled by injury, as he appeared in just 19 games for the Nuggets this season, averaging career-lows across the board. Orlando's entire […]

Cardinals Agree To Terms With Malcolm Butler

The Arizona Cardinals agreed to terms with former Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler on an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday. Butler figures to immediately slot in as the team's top cornerback after the departure of Patrick Peterson in free agency. The 31-year-old Butler started in all 16 games for the Titans last season and had […]

Patriots Sign Jakob Johnson To One-Year Deal

The New England Patriots are signing exclusive-rights free-agent fullback Jakob Johnson to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Johnson's return was all but certain after the club tendered him a contract, which meant that he couldn't negotiate with other teams. He played in every game last year and started […]

Aaron Gordon Traded To The Nuggets

The Orlando Magic have traded forward Aaron Gordon to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for guards Gary Harris, R.J. Hampton, and a 2025 protected first-round pick, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Forward Gary Clark is also headed to Denver. The Magic have now rattled off three trades, unloading three of their core pieces in Nikola Vucevic, […]

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Shoulder Issue Considered Minor

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) is back in the lineup as the designated hitter Thursday against the Texas Rangers. Tatis aggravated a lingering issue to his left shoulder Tuesday after a defensive play and was forced to exit the game. His return to the scorecard is a great sign, but the Friars […]

Lions Sign Damion Ratley, Alex Anzalone

The Detroit Lions signed free-agent wide receiver Damion Ratley and linebacker Alex Anzalone to one-year deals on Wednesday. Anzalone's deal is worth $1.75 million. Ratley was most recently with the Houston Texans, but he didn't play a snap with the team. He spent the first part of the 2020 season with the New York Giants […]