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Jose Ramirez Will Return to the Lineup on Monday
Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez (ankle) will return to the lineup on Monday. Ramirez went down in Saturday's Cactus League game but was able to make it off the field under his own power. He ended up with just a bone bruise, which was the best-case scenario. He'll be ready for Opening Day and should... Read More
Cowboys Re-Sign L.P. Ladouceur
The Dallas Cowboys and long snapper L.P. Ladouceur have agreed to a one-year contract. Ladouceur has been with the Cowboys for 14 seasons and has not made a bad snap as a member of the team. He'll continue to play a key role on special teams for at least one more year.
Yan Gomes Will Be Behind the Plate on Sunday
Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes (arm) is scheduled to catch Sunday's Cactus League game. Gomes was resting due to "minor arm soreness" and it seems like it may have been just that, as he'll be back behind the plate for Sunday's game. Gomes will be part of a catching platoon in Cleveland along with Roberto... Read More
Jose Ramirez Leaves Saturday's Game Due to an Ankle Injury
Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez was forced to leave Saturday's Cactus League game due to an ankle bruise. Ramirez went down and certainly worried his fantasy owners, but he was able to leave the field on his own and is only dealing with an ankle bruise. Because it's Spring Training, Ramirez will likely miss a... Read More
Vinny Curry Released by the Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles release defensive end Vinny Curry. His contract would have been guaranteed on Sunday, so after Curry refused to take a pay cut, the Eagles were forced to set him free. Curry's career as an Eagle was essentially over once the team acquired defensive end Michael Bennett. Curry was excellent last season, grading... Read More
Alex Reyes Won't Pitch This Month and Won't Have a Defined Role in 2018
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes won't pitch in any Grapefruit League games this spring. Pitching coach Mike Maddux said it is not due to any setbacks, just a precautionary measure to make sure Reyes stays healthy. Reyes will not have a defined role in the 2018 season, instead pitching in a "hybrid" role... Read More
Luke Gregerson Faces Live Hitters on Friday
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson (oblique) faced live hitters on Friday in his continued return from injury. Gregerson's next step will likely be to appear in a Grapefruit League game. If he pitches well and avoids any setbacks, he may still start the season as the team's closer. For now, that job seems... Read More
Mike Clevinger Will Be Back on the Mound on Sunday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (illness) will return to the mound on Sunday. Clevinger was scratched from his last Cactus League start due to an illness, but it was never considered serious and he should be back on track on Sunday. Clevinger has made the Opening Day rotation, and should be able to keep... Read More
Yan Gomes Sidelined With Minor Arm Soreness
Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes is currently sidelined with what is being described as "minor arm soreness." Gomes will not be behind the plate again until Monday at the earliest, and he won't make the trip to Las Vegas with the team. He will stay back and work as the designated hitter in minor league... Read More
Danny Salazar Long Tossing from 130 Feet
Cleveland Indians pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) has been long tossing from 130 feet. Manager Terry Francona also implied that Salazar was close to returning to throw on the mound. Salazar has been dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his throwing shoulder and has already been ruled out for Opening Day. Josh Tomlin will be... Read More
Cowboys Out on Ndamukong Suh
The Dallas Cowboys showed interest in signing free-agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh when he was first made available, but a recent reports say the team is now "out" on the former Miami Dolphin. Suh has never missed a game due to injury and is still performing at a high level. The New Orleans Saints and... Read More
Michael Brantley Successfully Works Through Outfield Drills
Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley (ankle) successfully worked his way through outfield drills on Thursday. Manager Terry Francona told reporters that Brantley was "doing terrific." Brantley was also able to get a pair of at-bats in a minor league game on Wednesday. Brantley comes with nice upside, but the surgery he underwent to strengthen ligaments... Read More
Mike Clevinger Scratched Due to Illness
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger was scratched from Thursday's Cactus League start due to an illness. Evan Marshall will take the mound to start the game off against the Cincinnati Reds in Clevinger's place. Clevinger is already guaranteed a spot in the starting rotation, at least to kick off the season, so missing Thursday's... Read More
Zach Ertz Restructures His Contract
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz has agreed to restructure his contract. $7.21 million of Ertz's salary was converted into a roster bonus. Without changing how much money Ertz will make, this move saves the Eagles $5.407 million in salary cap space. They'll likely need to keep getting creative with restructures and new free-agent contracts... Read More
Cowboys and Seahawks Interested in Ndamukong Suh
The Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks are the first two teams rumored to have interest in free-agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. Suh was recently released by the Miami Dolphins. He has never missed a game due to injury and is still playing at a high level. The team that signs him will be getting a... Read More
Michael Bennett Agrees to Restructure His Contract
Brand new Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Michael Bennett has agreed to restructure his contract. Despite being up against the salary cap and having to make other moves to lower their cap hits, Bennett's restructure actually raises his cap number from $5.65 million to $7.375 million. $1.725 million of that will be given to him as... Read More
Eagles Release Brent Celek
The Philadelphia Eagles released veteran tight end Brent Celek. Celek was the Eagles longest-tenured player and now he'll be a free agent. Almost strictly a blocking tight end at this point in his career, Celek should be able to find a new team before long, but he won't have any real fantasy value going forward.
Eagles Sign Corey Nelson
The Philadelphia Eagles signed former Denver Broncos linebacker Corey Nelson to a one-year contract. He was only able to play in five games last season due to a biceps injury, but he appeared in all 16 games in each of the previous three seasons. He'll be a reserve or rotational inside linebacker, but more importantly,... Read More
Lane Johnson Agrees to Restructure His Contract
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson has agreed to restructure his contract. Some of Johnson's salary was converted to a signing bonus, freeing up $7.5 million in much needed salary cap space. Following the trade for Michael Bennett, the Eagles needed to do something to clear up money, especially if they wanted to be active... Read More
Luke Gregerson Plays Catch on Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson (oblique) was able to play catch on Tuesday. Manager Mike Matheny said that Gregerson's next step should be a bullpen session, then a simulated game or even a return to a Grapefruit League game. Gregerson was seen as the favorite for the closer's role in St. Louis at... Read More
Cardinals Release Jordan Schafer
The St. Louis Cardinals released relief pitcher/outfielder Jordan Schafer. He was first reassigned to minor league camp but was more recently given his full release, making him a free agent. He's been on the mound and in the outfield in the minor leagues for the last two seasons, but he missed most of last year... Read More
Cowboys Give David Irving a Second-Round Tender
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman David Irving was tendered at a second-round level. The restricted free agent will earn $2.914 million on the tender and it should keep him in Dallas for at least one more season. He recorded seven sacks in eight games last season and should continue to be a key part of the... Read More
Dez Bryant and the Cowboys Have Not Discussed a Pay Cut
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant and the team have not discussed a pay cut, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. He does report that Bryant and team owner Jerry Jones recently had "a conversation" but the team has not reached out to the wide receiver's agent to discuss any financial restructuring. It seems like... Read More
Cowboys Re-Sign Brian Price
The Dallas Cowboys re-signed defensive tackle Brian Price to a two-year contract worth $1.35 million. Price was an exclusive-rights free agent, so the two-year deal is a good deal on his part. He's not a full-time starter, but he'll compete for a rotational role on the defensive line for the 2018 season.
Dominic Leone Suddenly the Front-Runner for Saves in St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Dominic Leone seems to have suddenly become the favorite for saves in the Cardinals bullpen. General manager John Mozeliak said that if the season were to begin Wednesday, the team's closer "would probably be Dominic Leone." The begin today part is key because Luke Gregerson, who has been considered the... Read More
Matt Carpenter Makes His 2018 Debut
St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter (back, shoulder) made his 2018 Grapefruit League debut on Tuesday, walking twice and scoring two runs. Carpenter has been recovering from a back injury and is still dealing with a shoulder issue that plagued him last season. Still, it seems like everything went OK on Tuesday, and unless something changes,... Read More
Eagles Working to Keep Patrick Robinson Around
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly working to keep cornerback Patrick Robinson with the team. They are expected to get it done before the tampering window opens. Robinson signed a one-year deal in 2017 before emerging as one of the top defenders on a strong Eagles defense. He should be returning to the same role in... Read More
Francisco Mejia to Play the Outfield in Minor League Camp
Cleveland Indians catching prospect Francisco Mejia will work in the outfield in minor league camp and early on in the minor league season. "He's still a catcher" according to the team, but they want him better positioned for potentially helping the big league club later this season. He had been working a bit at third... Read More
Orlando Scandrick Requests a Release
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick has requested to be released from the Cowboys so that he can join the free-agent market when it opens on Wednesday. Rumors have been swirling that Scandrick had fallen out of favor in Dallas with Chidobe Awuzie, Jourdan Lewis and Xavier Woods returning as cornerbacks and Byron Jones moving there,... Read More
Luke Weaver Tosses Four No-Hit Innings
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Luke Weaver tossed four no-hit innings in his Grapefruit League start on Sunday. Facing a Nationals lineup that included several regulars, Weaver was excellent. He struck out four in his four innings and has now allowed just one run through his nine Grapefruit League innings. He still seems to be... Read More
