Nelson Cruz Signs One-Year Deal With The Nationals

The Washington Nationals signed free-agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz to a one-year, $15 million contract on Sunday, including a $3 million buyout on mutual option. With the National League having a full-time DH, teams such as the Dodgers, Padres, Brewers and Braves were also interested in acquiring the Boomstick. He ultimately landed in Washington and […]

Astros Reportedly Talking To Carlos Correa

The Houston Astros reportedly are talking to free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa in an effort to keep him in Houston. He declined his $18.4 million qualifying offer from the Astros during the offseason. The 27-year-old is one of the top available free agents remaining on the market and has been linked to various teams. He set […]

Steven Souza Jr. Signs Minor-League Deal With Seattle

The Seattle Mariners signed outfielder Steven Souza Jr. to a minor-league deal that includes an invitation to Spring Training. The 32-year-old could make up to $1 million if he makes the big league roster. He slashed .152/.222/.333 with a triple, homer, and three RBI over 36 plate appearances for the Dodgers in 2021. The veteran […]

Brewers Sign Brad Boxberger To One-Year Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent pitcher Brad Boxberger to a one-year, $2.5 million contract on Sunday. He returns to Milwaukee in 2022, where he will reprise his role as one of Milwaukee's top setup man for star closer Josh Hader. The 33-year-old posted a 5-4 record with a 3.34 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and an 83:24 […]

Mariners Reportedly Interested In Signing Kris Bryant

The Seattle Mariners are reportedly interested in signing free-agent third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant. According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, the Kris Bryant-to-Seattle chatter resumed in the baseball industry on Friday. Seattle's president of baseball operations is looking to add an "impact bat" which fits at third base, outfielder, or designated hitter. The 30-year-old […]

MacKenzie Gore Throwing 95-99 MPH In Spring Training

San Diego Padres pitcher MacKenzie Gore touched 95-99 MPH over/around the plate when facing live hitters during Spring Training on Friday. The top prospect struggled mightily in Triple-A last season, posting a 5.85 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and an 18:12 K: BB over 20 innings in six starts. He will continue to develop as a starter […]

Mets Reportedly In Trade Talks For Tyler Mahle

The New York Mets reportedly have had trade talks with the Cincinnati Reds for pitcher Tyler Mahle. Last season, he posted an impressive strikeout rate (27.7%) while keeping walks under control (8.4%). The 27-year-old is a central piece to the Reds' rotation, setting career-highs in wins (13), innings (180), and strikeouts (210) in 2021. The […]

Ramon Laureano Participating In Spring Training

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (suspension) can work out with the team during Spring Training. In 2021, he was suspended 80 games for violating MLB's PED policy and has 27 games remaining on his suspension. The 27-year-old will stay in Arizona and continue to work out when the team leaves for Opening Day. He underwent […]

Willson Contreras, Cubs Work On Contract Extension

The Chicago Cubs and catcher Willson Contreras could work on a contract extension before Opening Day. The 29-year-old, who made $6.65 million in 2021, is in his final year of arbitration eligibility and club control. Chicago failed to sign long-term extensions in the past for cornerstone players such as Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, and Javier […]

Dodgers Interest In Freddie Freeman "Sincere"

The Los Angeles Dodgers' interest in free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman is "sincere," per Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. "Some in the industry believe he could be next major free agent to sign." The New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves are also in the mix to sign Freeman. He slashed .300/.393/.503 with 31 home […]

Nolan Gorman Enters Spring Training Fully Healthy

St. Louis Cardinals' third baseman Nolan Gorman (hamstring) has been a full participant during the minor-league camp and is expected to open the season at Triple-A Memphis. In the Arizona Fall League, a hamstring issue limited him to just six games in October. The 21-year-old is regarded as one of the top-hitting prospects in baseball […]

Tommy La Stella Expected To Be 100 Percent By Opening Day

San Francisco Giants second baseman Tommy La Stella (Achilles) is expected to be fully healthy by Opening Day. He underwent surgery on his left Achilles in October, and with the lockout ended, he will enter spring training 100 percent healthy. The 33-year-old slashed .250/.308/.405 with seven home runs, 28 RBI and 26 runs scored over […]

Ranger Suarez Unlikely To Be Ready By Opening Day

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez is unlikely to be ready by Opening Day due to visa issues. According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, Suarez does not have his visa and is unlikely to be ready Opening Day. He was excellent in multiple roles for the Phillies last season, posting an 8-5 record, four saves, […]

Raiders Restructure Kenyan Drake's Contract

The Las Vegas Raiders restructured the contracts of running back Kenyan Drake and offensive lineman Kolton Miller on Thursday. The move will clear up $14.525 million in cap space for 2022. Las Vegas may have cleared up cap space to re-sign quarterback Derek Carr to a long-term extension. The Raiders and Carr recently have been […]

Julian Stanford Re-Signs With The Panthers

The Carolina Panthers re-signed linebacker Julian Stanford on Wednesday. He was a special teams standout, racking up 14 tackles (seven on special teams) and a forced fumble over 17 games in 2021. The 31-year-old had previous stints with the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars. Stanford has a crucial role on […]

Steelers Reportedly Not Interested In Deshaun Watson

The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly are not interested in acquiring Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. It was rumored earlier on Wednesday that Pittsburgh was in the mix to acquire the star quarterback, but that report has been refuted. Unless Pittsburgh acquires or drafts a quarterback, the Steelers plan to have Mason Rudolph under center as the […]

Bobby Wagner Could End Up Back In The NFC West

Former Seattle Seahawk star linebacker Bobby Wagner reportedly could end up back in the NFC West. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Wagner is drawing interest from the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and Arizona Cardinals. Seattle released Wagner on Tuesday, who carried a cap hit of $20 million in 2022 on […]

Derek Carr Reportedly On Cleveland's Radar This Offseason

The Cleveland Browns reportedly have Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr on their radar this offseason. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, now that the Colts have shipped Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders, Indianapolis could make a big push for Carr, whom the Browns have had on their radar at times this offseason. […]

Jets Reportedly In Talks With Joe Flacco

The New York Jets are reportedly talking with free-agent quarterback Joe Flacco. According to Rich Cimini of ESPN, Jets head coach Robert Saleh wants to run it back with Zach Wilson, Mike White (must receive RFA tender), and Flacco. The 37-year-old appeared in two games in 2021 and completed 27-of-42 passes for 338 yards and […]

Panthers Sign Zane Gonzalez To Two-Year Deal

The Carolina Panthers signed kicker Zane Gonzalez to a two-year, $4.5 million contract on Wednesday. Last year, he performed well for the Panthers and was rewarded with a two-year deal. The 26-year-old made 20 of his 22 field-goal attempts and missed just one extra point before landing on the IR with a quadriceps injury in […]

Jameis Winston Reportedly Drawing Interest From Washington

The Washington Commanders are reportedly interested in New Orleans Saints impending free-agent quarterback Jameis Winston (knee). According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, they continue to have interest in the former No. 1 overall pick. The 28-year-old continues to recover from a torn ACL he sustained during Week 8 of the 2021 season. New Orleans is […]

Evan Engram Reportedly Drawing Interest From Several Teams

Several NFL teams are reportedly inquiring about New York Giants impending free-agent tight end Evan Engram as both a slot receiver and a tight end. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, they believe he's a matchup problem as a WR, which adds to his value in free agency. The 23rd pick of the […]

Cowboys Place Franchise Tag On Dalton Schultz

The Dallas Cowboys placed the franchise tag on tight end Dalton Schultz. Dallas will work on a long-term extension with the tight end, who will play the 2022 season for $10.93 million. The 25-year-old set career-highs across the board in 2021, catching 78 passes on 104 targets for 808 yards and eight touchdowns over 17 […]

Dolphins Place Franchise Tag On Mike Gesicki

The Miami Dolphins have placed the franchise tag on tight end Mike Gesicki. He is set to make $10.93 million in 2022. He played more snaps out of the slot than any other tight end in 2021. The 26-year-old set career-highs in catches (73) and receiving yards (780) and was the team's second leading receiver […]

James White Progressing In Recovery

New England Patriots running back James White (hip) is "doing great" after his 2021 season was cut short due to a hip subluxation that required surgery. The 30-year-old is set to be a free agent and plans to play another season, whether New England or somewhere else. He finished last season with 10 carries for […]

Patriots, Dolphins Interested In Amari Cooper

The New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins are reportedly interested in signing wide receiver Amari Cooper if he's released by the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas reportedly is trying to deal Cooper, but there hasn't been any interest due to his high salary -- he's set to make $20 million in 2022. If released, Dallas would use […]

Rams Could Restructure Aaron Donald's Contract

The Los Angeles Rams could restructure star defensive tackle Aaron Donald's contract to give him "a big raise in 2022." The 31-year-old has been named the Defensive Player of the Year three times and has been an All-Pro seven times already in his career. He has three years left in his contract and was considering […]

Giants "Very Likely" To Pursue Mitchell Trubisky

The New York Giants are "very likely" to pursue Buffalo Bills impending free-agent quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. He would reunite with Giants head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen, whom he worked with in Buffalo last season. The former No.2 overall pick would compete for Daniel Jones for the starting quarterback job. After four […]

Patriots Reportedly Inquire About Robby Anderson

The New England Patriots have inquired about Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson. According to Joe, Person of The Athletic, the conversation was exploratory and nothing imminent at this point. In his second season in Carolina, Anderson was below-average, managing just 53 catches on 110 targets for 519 yards and five scores over 17 games. […]

James Conner, Chase Edmonds Set To Hit Free Agency

The Arizona Cardinals will weigh options at running back with James Conner and Chase Edmonds set to hit free agency. The two Cardinals running backs combined for 1,344 rushing yards and 80 receptions for 686 yards and 20 total touchdowns last season. "I think things keep changing philosophically," Cardinals general manager Steve Keim. "I understand that […]