Julius Peppers Signs One-Year Deal To Return To Panthers

Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers will sign a one-year, $5 million deal to return to the Panthers, per NFL.com. Peppers had 11 sacks last season and the future Hall of Famer can still rush the quarterback with efficiency. In his career, he has 10 seasons of 10 sacks or more and 154.5 in his […]

Vikings Interested In Sheldon Richardson

The Minnesota Vikings have inquired about free-agent defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Richardson was acquired mid-season by the Seahawks and Seattle also has interest in retaining him. The Vikings need to get quarterback Kirk Cousins to put his name on a contract, but it is clear that it will be […]

Taylor Gabriel To Join Bears On Four-Year Deal

ESPN's Adam Shefter has reported that the Chicago Bears will sign free-agent wide receiver Taylor Gabriel to a four-year contract. Gabriel enjoyed an excellent 2016 season, averaging 16.5 yards per catch and bringing in a team-high six touchdowns. Gabriel's speed was a huge factor in what made the Falcons a historically fantastic offense, and he […]

Marqise Lee Expected To Return To Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee is expected to return to the Jaguars, per nfl.com. Adam Shefter of ESPN reports that the deal could be a four-year deal with a max value of $38 million, including almost 18 of that being guaranteed. Lee led the Jaguars with 702 receiving yards last season and emerged as […]

Jaguars Lands Andrew Norwell

The Jacksonville Jaguars surprised many as the winner of the Andrew Norwell sweepstakes, landing the All-Pro guard for $66.5 million over five years, according to Pro Football Talk. The deal includes $30 million in guarantees and bolsters a Jaguars run game that already had the arrow pointing up. Jacksonville clearly is doubling down on what […]

Cody Parkey To Sign With Bears

The Chicago Bears have found their kicker, agreeing in principle with free-agent kicker Cody Parkey, per NFL.com. Parkey converted on 21 of 23 attempts last season for the Dolphins and stabilizes a position that was shaky at best last year for the Bears. Chicago went through several kickers last year, and the veteran kicker is […]

Jean Segura Taking More Pitches This Spring

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura walked only 34 times in 524 at-bats last season. Segura is an excellent hitter, but for a guy who is expected to be a table setter for Seattle's offense, he is quite the free swinger. So far this spring, Segura is hitting .318 with four extra-base hits but also has […]

Dee Gordon Leading The Charge On Offense This Spring

Seattle Mariners center fielder Dee Gordon has been impressive with the bat this spring, leading the team in home runs and runs batted in through 26 spring at-bats. Gordon is hitting .385 with one double, one triple, three home runs, six runs batted in and has taken quite nicely to his move to the outfield. […]

Josh Bellamy Tendered Contract By Bears

Chicago Bears wide receiver Josh Bellamy was tendered a $1.9 million contract by the team on Monday. The restricted free agent is a solid special teams player and saw a career high in snaps played on offense in 2017. The Bears receiving corps was one of the worst in the league last year due to […]

Bears Tender Contract To Cameron Meredith

Chicago Bears wide receiver Cameron Meredith has been tendered a contract of $1.9 million to stay with the team, per Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Meredith came into last season as the No. 1 receiver in a talent-thin Bears receiving corps but tore his ACL in the preseason. The Bears are almost certain to bring […]

James Paxton Gets Shelled Again

Seattle Mariners starter James Paxton got roughed up again, this time by the Giants on Friday. It may only be spring training, but Paxton is certainly off to a rocky start. Paxton gave up four earned runs through three innings on Friday and now has allowed 11 runs in only 4 2/3 innings this preseason. […]

Nelson Cruz Smacks First Spring Home Run

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Nelson Cruz snapped an 0-for-14 streak to begin spring training with his first home run on Friday. Cruz went 2-for-2 in the game and scored two runs for his first hits of the preseason. The early funk is nothing for fantasy owners to worry about when it comes to a veteran […]

Gordon Beckham Making Case To Make Mariners Roster

Seattle Mariners infielder Gordon Beckham is doing all he can to make the Opening Day roster and is currently hitting everything in sight. Through 19 preseason at-bats, Beckham has 10 hits with four extra-base hits and is slashing .526/.625/.842. The once highly-touted prospect is looking to make the team on the merits of his defense […]

So Far, So Good For Gerrit Cole

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole is off to a promising start through three preseason starts. The big-game pitcher was acquired from the Pirates in the offseason and has allowed only one run through 8 2/3 innings pitched with eight strikeouts in spring training. Cole won 19 games in 2015 with a 2.60 ERA but […]

Brian McCann Hitless Thus Far In Spring Training

Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann is still looking for his first hit through 14 spring at-bats. This shouldn't set off too many alarms for the veteran catcher with 263 career home runs, but it is reasonable to ask how much the 34-year-old has left in the tank. He failed to hit more than 20 home […]

Jake Marisnick Needs To Cut Down On The Strikeouts

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick is getting every opportunity to earn more playing time this season for the defending champions. Marisnick is a fantastic center fielder and flashed some power last season, slugging 16 home runs through only 230 at-bats. Marisnick is off to a decent start this spring, hitting .292, but the strikeouts continue […]

Jose Altuve Already Picking Up Where He Left Off In 2017

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is hitting .412 through 17 at-bats with a couple weeks left in Spring Training. It doesn't matter whether it's the preseason, regular season, postseason or a game on Mars. Altuve will hit no matter where he is it seems. The Astros regulars are beginning to get more at-bats now […]

Dallas Keuchel Vows There Will Be No World Series Hangover

Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel declared that his defending champs are "not the Cubs" and there will be no World Series hangover. This was in reference to the 2016 World Champion Chicago Cubs playing .500 baseball for the entire first half of the season in 2017. Keuchel believes that the Astros, simply "have better […]

Erasmo Ramirez To Play Catch After Shutdown

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Erasmo Ramirez (shoulder) will finally begin to play catch after being shut down from throwing in mid-February, per MLB beat writer Greg Johns. Ramirez suffered a mid-lat injury and was immediately prohibited from throwing. Ramirez was certainly a candidate to crack the starting rotation this season for the Mariners after posting a […]

Felix Hernandez Has Positive Day Throwing

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (forearm) took positive steps playing long toss off flat ground for consecutive days, per mlb.com. There is no timetable for his return after taking a line drive off of his forearm in his first Cactus League outing of the spring but is making progress. This type of freak injury should […]

Max Stassi Flashing Early Power As Spring Training Begins

Houston Astros catcher Max Stassi has hit two home runs in his first seven spring training at-bats. The 26-year-old backstop currently is behind veteran Brian McCann and the talented Juan Centeno right now in the Astros major league pecking order, but a strong spring could put himself in position to see some major league at-bats […]

J.D. Davis Off To Hot Start For Defending Champs

Houston Astros third baseman J.D. Davis is off to a strong start at the beginning of spring training for the defending-champion Astros. It may only be 11 at-bats, but Davis has already hit two home runs, driven in four and is hitting .364. Davis saw only 64 at-bats with the big league club last season, […]

Tom Brady Ready To Add To His Legacy

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will be vying for his sixth championship and the third in his last four seasons this Sunday against the Eagles in the Super Bowl. Brady has been on fire all postseason, throwing five touchdowns with zero interceptions and 627 passing yards in two games. The 40-year-old will go up […]

Rob Gronkowski Presents Matchup Nightmare For Eagles

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will be the Eagles toughest defensive assignment for this Sunday's Super Bowl. The Eagles allowed the 14th fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends during the regular season, but they have rarely faced the caliber of tight end that is Gronk this season. Philadelphia was burned on the […]

Can James White Repeat Last Year's Super Bowl Performance?

New England Patriots running back James White is only one year removed from 139 total yards and 14 receptions in the Patriots Super Bowl comeback last season against the Falcons. This season, White has returned to his complementary role, receiving only 43 carries all season for 171 yards. The veteran running back presents a change […]

Dwayne Allen Not Worth A Play Against Eagles

New England Patriots tight end Dwayne Allen is not expected to be heavily involved in the Patriots offensive game plan for this Sunday's Super Bowl. Allen caught two passes for 26 yards in the AFC Divisional Round against the Bills but has been non-existent this season. He has only one touchdown catch on the season […]

Rex Burkhead Will Be Touchdown-Dependent Option For Super Bowl

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead will be a sleeper red-zone target for the Patriots this Sunday when they face the Eagles in the Super Bowl. Burkhead will have a tough test going up against an Eagles defense that allowed the second fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. But Burkhead, when […]

Dion Lewis Will Be Super Bowl X-Factor For Patriots

New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis will go up against an Eagles defense that allowed the second fewest fantasy points to opposing runners during the regular season. Other than allowing 103 yards to Ezekiel Elliott in Week 17, the Eagles have not allowed a single player more than 96 rushing yards in a game […]

Chris Hogan A Fantasy Darkhorse For Super Bowl

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan will head into Super Bowl Sunday as somewhat of a forgotten man. With the postseason emergence of Danny Amendola, a very talented receiver in Hogan is flying under the radar. Hogan battled injuries all season and has struggled getting back into the flow of the Patriots offense despite […]

Danny Amendola Rides Hot Postseason Into Super Bowl

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola will have plenty of eyes on him in the Super Bowl after posting 18 receptions for 196 yards and two touchdowns during this season's playoffs. Amendola has replaced receiver Julian Edelman as quarterback Tom Brady's preferred target in the intermediate passing game, and Amendola has delivered. Health has always been […]