Mike Mayers and John Brebbia Make the Opening Day Roster

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitchers Mike Mayers and John Brebbia were informed that they have made the Opening Day roster. Barring injury, the Cardinals 25-man roster is set for next week. Mayers and Brebbia will work in middle relief and won't have much fantasy value unless they move up the depth chart.

Dominic Leone and Tyler Lyons to Share Closer Duties to Start the Season

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitchers Dominic Leone and Tyler Lyons will split closer duties to kick off the season while Luke Gregerson (hamstring) starts the year on the disabled list. With Gregerson already having a less-than-solid grasp on the ninth inning, it wouldn't be a surprise to see either Lyons or Leone take over the […]

Luke Gregerson Will Begin the Season on the Disabled List

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson (hamstring) will begin the season on the 10-day disabled list. Gregerson started out Spring Training with an oblique injury then suffered a hamstring injury once he returned. Manager Mike Matheny announced that Dominic Leone and Tyler Lyons would split closer duties while Gregerson was out. There's a decent […]

Carlos Torres Released

The Cleveland Indians released right handed pitcher Carlos Torres on Saturday. Torres was informed he would not make the Opening Day roster after posting a disappointing 6.10 ERA and 1.94 WHIP in Cactus League play. He struck out nine but walked six. Torres will try to catch on with another team, but may have to […]

Matt Belisle Makes the Team

Cleveland Indians pitcher Matt Belisle has been informed that he has made the Opening Day roster as a member of the bullpen. Belisle struggled in Cactus League play, putting up a 6.10 ERA and a 2.03 WHIP, but Cleveland must have seen some promise in his pitching to give him a spot in the bullpen. […]

Cowboys Sign Cameron Fleming

The Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms on a contract with offensive tackle Cameron Fleming. Fleming played for the New England Patriots for the past four seasons, playing well according to Pro Football Focus' grades. He played the role of a swingman in New England, but he should compete for a starting role at right tackle […]

Cowboys Restructure Jason Witten's Contract

The Dallas Cowboys restructured tight end Jason Witten's contract. It'll give Dallas about $3.5 million in much-needed cap space for 2018. Witten will turn 36 in May, and while there were some rumors that he was considering retirement, this contract restructuring shows that he's likely to be with the team in 2018. His fantasy value […]

Ryan Merritt Will Start the Season on the Disabled List

Cleveland Indians left handed pitcher Ryan Merritt will start the 2018 season on the disabled list with a tired shoulder. Manager Terry Francona said the issue came from an earlier knee injury that Merritt suffered in the offseason. Merritt is out of options, so he would have had to pass through waivers if he wasn't […]

Michael Bennett Indicted on a Felony Charge

Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Michael Bennett has been indicted on a felony charge for injuring someone at Super Bowl 51. Bennett was at the Super Bowl as a fan to watch his brother play, and allegedly pushed his way onto the field, shoving a 66-year-old paraplegic employee of Houston's NRG Stadium. Bennett is facing a […]

Malcolm Jenkins Underwent Thumb Surgery

Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Malcolm Jenkins underwent thumb surgery to repair ligaments in his left thumb. Jenkins himself described the procedure as "offseason maintenance" and he does not expect to miss any time leading into the 2018 season. Jenkins is one of the league's best safeties and should continue to anchor a strong Eagles secondary […]

Luke Gregerson Dealing With a New Injury

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luke Gregerson has been dealing with a hamstring injury that has kept him from pitching in Grapefruit League games. Gregerson started out Spring Training with an oblique issue that kept him off the mound, and now he has not appeared in a game since March 20 due to the hamstring […]

Yairo Munoz Makes the Opening Day Roster

St. Louis Cardinals utility player Yairo Munoz has made the Opening Day roster. Munoz beat out Harrison Bader and Luke Voit for the last spot on the roster. He hit three home runs and slashed a strong .376/.423/.625 in Grapefruit League play. Acquired in the Stephen Piscotty trade, Munoz can play in the infield and […]

Harrison Bader and Luke Voit Optioned to Triple-A

The St. Louis Cardinals optioned first baseman Luke Voit and outfielder Harrison Bader to Triple-A Memphis on Friday. Bader had a chance to make the team, but he would have served as a reserve outfielder at the big league level and the team would prefer to have him get consistent at bats instead. Both Bader […]

Mike Napoli to Decide on a Minor League Deal on Friday

The Cleveland Indians released first baseman/designated hitter Mike Napoli on Thursday, and he will decide to day if he will accept a minor league contract to return to the organization. He was told by the club upon his official release that he would be welcomed back on a minor league contract if he was willing […]

Eagles Sign Mike Wallace

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed free agent wide receiver Mike Wallace to a one-year contract. Wallace will replace Torrey Smith as the Eagles deep threat. It's a huge blow to Mack Hollins, who seemed to be coming on nicely at the end of last season. Wallace is a slightly better version of Torrey Smith, so […]

Cardinals Remain in Contact With Greg Holland

The St. Louis Cardinals have remained in contact with free agent relief pitcher Greg Holland. Holland is certainly the biggest name still remaining on the free agent market, and the Arizona Diamondbacks and Atlanta Braves have also shown interest. Holland led the National League with 41 saves last season, posting a 3.61 ERA and 70 […]

Danny Salazar Scheduled to Throw Off a Mound on Thursday

Cleveland Indians pitcher Danny Salazar (shoulder) is scheduled to throw off a mound for the first time this spring on Thursday. He's set to throw approximately 20 pitches in a side session. Salazar is dealing with inflammation in his rotator cuff and hasn't been able to do much in Spring Training. He'll start the season […]

Ben Taylor Optioned to Triple-A

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Ben Taylor was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday. Taylor is a live arm that came over from the Boston Red Sox as a waiver claim in February. He'll likely make some appearances in the Cleveland bullpen this season once injuries and ineffectiveness strike.

Terry Francona Confirms That Carlos Carrasco is "Fine"

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona confirmed an earlier report that starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco is "fine." Carrasco gave his team and his fantasy owners a scare when he was forced to leave Wednesday's Cactus League game after taking a line drive off his leg. He ended up with a left foot contusion, but Francona said […]

Mike Napoli Will Be Released, but Can Re-Sign With Cleveland Tomorrow

Cleveland Indians first baseman/designated hitter Mike Napoli will be released by the team today, but can re-sign with the club tomorrow. It seems like a procedural move, but it's unclear if Napoli will make the Opening Day roster, or if part of the release/re-sign process will ultimately have Napoli spending time in the minor leagues. […]

Greg Allen Optioned to Triple-A

Cleveland Indians outfielder Greg Allen was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday. Allen had a chance to make the team out of spring training, but he struggled a bit and the last reserve outfield spot went to veteran Rajai Davis instead. Allen has plus speed, but needs some more work on his hit tool, which […]

Giovanny Urshela Likely to Start on the Disabled List; Erik Gonzalez to Take His Spot

Cleveland Indians infielder Giovanny Urshela (hamstring) is likely to start the season on the disabled list. Urshela suffered a hamstring strain earlier this week and was given a 10-14 day recovery period. He had been having an excellent spring and was very much on track to make the Opening Day roster, but his injury will […]

Rajai Davis Makes the Team

Cleveland Indians outfielder Rajai Davis has made the Opening Day roster. Davis is a familiar face in Cleveland, and his positional versatility likely helped him make it past final cuts. He's a 37-year-old backup outfielder who slashed just .235/.293/.348 in 117 games last season, but he did swipe 29 bags. He could end up with […]

Carlos Carrasco Walking Without a Limp

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (foot) was seen walking around the clubhouse without a limp on Thursday morning. He said he felt fine, and there seemed to be no concern about his availability going forward. Carrasco was forced to leave Wednesday's Cactus League game after he was drilled by a line drive, but he […]

Cardinals Release Jason Motte

The St. Louis Cardinals released relief pitcher Jason Motte on Thursday. He will be a free agent and will reportedly listen to offers from other teams, but the veteran right-hander is willing to come back to the Cardinals and play at Triple-A Memphis if he does not get any other offers to his liking. He […]

Deonte Thompson Signs With the Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.5 million contract with free agent wide receiver Deonte Thompson. The 29-year-old has been with Baltimore, Chicago, and Buffalo, and played well last season as a Bill, coming down with 27 passes for 430 yards and a touchdown in 11 games. If the Cowboys depth chart […]

Eagles Restructure Chris Long's Contract

The Philadelphia Eagles restructured defensive end Chris Long's contract. They guaranteed Long a base salary of $2.5 million and eliminated $1.5 million that would have only been reached through incentives and bonuses. Long is reportedly considering retirement and still has not made a decision on 2018, but the Eagles are hoping that guaranteeing him the […]

The Cardinals Could Start the Season Without a Closer

The St. Louis Cardinals may start the season without officially naming a closer. General manager John Mozeliak said, "When you look at it right now, that eighth, ninth inning, we have three or four arms who can compete for [the closer job] or do that." He later added, "Once the season starts, I think we'll […]

Carlos Carrasco Diagnosed With a Left Foot Contusion

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco has been diagnosed with a left foot contusion. Carrasco was forced to leave Wednesday's Cactus League appearance after being hit by a line drive, but it seems he will be fine by the time his first turn in the regular season rotation comes up. He was struggling mightily before […]

Cowboys Sign Joe Thomas

The Dallas Cowboys and free agent linebacker Joe Thomas agreed to terms on a contract. Thomas was a key special teams player for Green Bay, but was not tendered a contract as a restricted free agent. He'll work behind Jaylon Smith and Sean Lee on defense, but should have a weekly role on special teams.