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Former Zag. Detroit Tigers fanatic who used to work for the Mariners (I know) and lives in the PNW. Use fantasy baseball to bond with my dad, which will continue to work as long as I always finish before him.
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Ameer Abdullah on Thin Ice in Detroit
Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah is on thin ice in regards to his role as a feature back in Detroit. Lions general manager Bob Quinn spoke to reporters on Thursday and said that Abdullah will need to come in and prove himself to a new group of coaches this season. Quinn has mentioned bringing... Read More
Lions Not Planning to Tender T.J. Jones
The Detroit Lions are not planning on tendering a contract to restricted free-agent wide receiver T.J. Jones. There is still a chance, however, that the team will try and bring him back. Jones was a nice surprise for the Lions last season, hauling in 49 catches for 399 yards and a touchdown. With Golden Tate, Marvin... Read More
Joe Mixon To Be Bell-Cow Next Season
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon will be a bell-cow next season, according to Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin. Mixon will mix in occasionally with Giovani Bernard, but the majority of carries will go to Mixon. Mixon rushed for 626 yards and four touchdowns last season and looks primed to be the guy... Read More
Lions Franchise Ziggy Ansah
The Detroit Lions have franchise tagged defensive end Ziggy Ansah. The franchise tag was long rumored for the five-year veteran and 2015 Pro Bowler. Ansah started 14 games last year and led the team with 12 sacks, his second career season with 10 or more sacks. Ansah is a huge part of Detroit's defense, and... Read More
Andrew Bailey to Officially Retire
Los Angeles Angels reliever Andrew Bailey is officially retiring and taking another position with the Angels. Bailey, 33, will be the Angels instant-replay coordinator and coaching assistant this season. The former A's closer was recovering from a shoulder injury but opted instead to retire. Bailey only threw four innings last season and has had health... Read More
A.J. Puk to Start in Place of Daniel Gossett on Sunday
Oakland A's left-hander A.J. Puk will start Sunday's spring training game in place of right-hander Daniel Gossett (back). Gossett is dealing with some back tightness and will be scratched. Gossett struggled mightily in his first taste of the majors, going 4-11 with a 6.11 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP. He is not a strong fantasy option... Read More
Bengals May Move on From Tyler Kroft
The Cincinnati Bengals may look to upgrade at tight end this offseason, according to Paul Dehner Jr. on Twitter. Tight end Tyler Eifert, who missed all of last season with an injury, is a free agent and is unlikely to return. Backup Tyler Kroft filled in admirably in Eifert's absence last season, hauling in 42 catches... Read More
Lions Expected to Retain Eric Ebron
The Detroit Lions are expected to bring back tight end Eric Ebron next season. Ebron's $8.25 million salary is guaranteed on the first day of the new season. The tight end had a disappointing season last year, catching 53 passes for 574 yards and four touchdowns. He is expected to go into the season as... Read More
Angels Add Chris Carter on Minor League Deal
The Los Angeles Angels signed free-agent first baseman/designated hitter Chris Carter to a minor league deal on Sunday. Carter will effectively take the place of recently-traded first baseman C.J. Cron, who was dealt to the Rays on Saturday. Carter will compete with Jefry Marte, Luis Valbuena and Albert Pujols for at-bats at first base and... Read More
AJ McCarron Wins Grievance, Will be a Free Agent
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron won his grievance against the Bengals and will be a free agent this offseason. McCarron was placed on the NFI (non-football injury) list in 2014 after suffering a shoulder injury that the Bengals determined did not happen at practice. This meant McCarron was set to be a restricted free agent.... Read More
Ex-A's Ace Jarrod Parker to Officially Retire
Former Oakland A's ace pitcher Jarrod Parker has officially decided to call it a career. The 29-year-old has battled two ugly elbow injuries that derailed his once-promising career. “I’m not entertaining any offers, let’s put it that way,” Parker said with a laugh. “I’m just working through the logistical stuff.” Parker has not played in... Read More
JC Ramirez Recovering Well From Stell-Cell Therapy
Los Angeles Angels starter JC Ramirez (elbow) has thrown 10 bullpens and feels normal. His last bullpen was 50 pitches, simulating two innings. He is recovering from stem-cell therapy on his UCL, which he opted for as opposed to Tommy John surgery. Ramirez tossed a career-high 147 1/3 innings with a 4.15 ERA last season with... Read More
Bruce Maxwell's Legal Issues Continue
Oakland A's catcher Bruce Maxwell's legal issues will bleed into the regular season. He had a settlement conference on Monday, but it was left unresolved. He will have another meeting on April 13. This means Maxwell will report to spring training without resolution in his legal issues, which stem from an October arrest for disorderly... Read More
Bruce Maxwell Nearing Resolution On Legal Issues
Oakland A's catcher Bruce Maxwell may be able to resolve his legal issues before spring training begins. Maxwell has a settlement conference scheduled for Feb. 12, where he could reach a plea deal for his arrest. Maxwell was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct stemming from an incident... Read More
Chris Bassitt, Jesse Hahn Could be Bullpen Pieces in 2018
The Oakland A's are currently stretching out pitcher Chris Bassitt as a starter, but manager Bob Melvin mentioned that both Bassitt and Jesse Hahn could be bullpen options next season. Injuries cost Bassitt all of 2017, but he has been a starter for the majority of his major league career. Hahn made 13 starts for the... Read More
Jim Bob Cooter Expected to Stay on in Detroit
It appears that new Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia is already making personnel changes. While not technically hired on yet, as he cannot be tendered a contract until the Patriots season is over, he has already met with current staff members and informed them they will not be retained next season. Most of those... Read More
Angels to Implement Six-Man Rotation in 2018
The Los Angeles Angels are likely to implement a six-man rotation in 2018. "I think that's probably the route we will go, but we're going to wait until we get to Spring Training, and then we can make some decisions there," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "I think it makes a lot of sense right... Read More
Lions Part Ways With Brian Callahan
The Detroit Lions are parting ways with quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan. This comes as a surprise, as he is very well-regarded among coaches. He should garner a lot of attention on the open coaching market. While there is no formal announcement, this likely means that new head coach Matt Patricia has coaches in mind that... Read More
A's Remain Interested in Tony Watson
The Oakland A's are looking to add a left-handed reliever and remain interested in free-agent relief pitcher Tony Watson. Watson, 32, had a 3.38 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP last season with 53 strikeouts. He would be unlikely to see any saves in Oakland and would only be worth an add in deep leagues that count... Read More
Matt Patricia Expected to be Lions Next Head Coach
Current New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is expected to be the next head coach of the Detroit Lions. Patricia has been a target for the Lions ever since they announced that Jim Caldwell would not return. While this is not finalized, it sounds as if Patricia will be reunited with former Patriots and... Read More
Angels, Cam Bedrosian Avoid Arbitration
The Los Angeles Angels and reliever Cam Bedrosian avoided arbitration at the last minute, agreeing on a one-year, $1.1 million dollar contract. Bedrosian opened 2017 as the closer, but an injury cost him a big chunk of the season. He finished the year with a 4.43 ERA and six saves. He is the favorite to... Read More
Bengals Complete Coaching Overhaul
The Cincinnati Bengals have continued their staff overhaul, bringing in Alex Van Pelt to be their quarterbacks coach. Additionally, Daronte Jones will be brought in as a secondary coach, and Matt Raich will be brought on as an assistant on the defense. Van Pelt has been the quarterbacks coach for the Packers since 2014. Before... Read More
A's, Marcus Semien Avoid Arbitration
The Oakland A's and shortstop Marcus Semien have agreed to terms on a one-year, $3.125 million dollar contract, avoiding arbitration. Semien only played in 85 games last season after he missed a huge chunk of time with a broken wrist. He hit .249 with 10 home runs and a career-high 12 stolen bases, however, and... Read More
A's, Blake Treinen Avoid Arbitration
The Oakland A's and closer Blake Treinen have avoided arbitration, coming to terms on a one-year, $2.15 million contract. Treinen came over to the A's at the trade deadline from the Nationals. Treinen was solid for the A's down the stretch, pitching to a 2.57 ERA with a 10.9 K/9 in his final 14 innings.... Read More
Matt Shoemaker, Angels Avoid Arbitration
The Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Matt Shoemaker have come to terms on a one-year, $4.125 million contract, avoiding arbitration. Shoemaker made 14 starts for the Angels last year, pitching to a 4.52 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. He is expected to be in the starting rotation next season if he's healthy. However, he should... Read More
Teryl Austin To Interview for Bengals Defensive Coordinator Job
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin is interviewing for the vacant defensive coordinator position in Cincinnati. Austin was recently interviewed by the Lions as a potential head coaching candidate, so it is interesting to say the least that he is interviewing for another defensive coordinator position with a different team. The Lions have been connected... Read More
Lions Interview Winston Moss
The Detroit Lions have interviewed Green Bay Packers associate head coach Winston Moss for their vacant head coaching position. Moss has worked primarily with the linebackers in Green Bay, continuing Detroit's trend of looking for a head coach with defensive experience. So far the Lions have interviewed both offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter and defensive... Read More
Bengals Retain Bill Lazor
The Cincinnati Bengals and head coach Marvin Lewis have decided to retain interim offensive coordinator Bill Lazor, giving him the position full time. Lazor was promoted to offensive coordinator two games into the season after the Bengals had failed to score a touchdown. Without organized team activities or preseason or anything else, Lazor was able... Read More
Lions Interview Jim Bob Cooter
The Detroit Lions have officially interviewed offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter for their vacant head coaching position. One day after interviewing defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, the Lions seems to be giving their other internal options a crack at the position. The Lions have also considered a variety of defensive and offensive coordinators around the league,... Read More
Paul Guenther to Explore Other Opportunities
With Marvin Lewis returning as head coach, Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Paul Guenther, who remains without a contract, will leave to explore other opportunities. Guenther has been with the Bengals since 2005 and was promoted to defensive coordinator back in 2014. With plenty of head coaching opportunities available, look for Guenther’s name to be connected... Read More
