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Drew Brees Might Not Demand Top-Dollar Contract
New Orleans Saints impending free-agent quarterback Drew Brees has announced that he will return to the team for another season in 2020, and he's not expected to demand a top-dollar deal in what should be his final deal before retirement. Brees is likely to be signed for around $25 million, which would allow the Saints […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoElijhaa Penny Agrees To Two-Year Deal
The New York Giants and restricted free-agent running back Elijhaa Penny agreed to a new two-year deal on Thursday, according to sources. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Penny has played in 46 career games and only has four career starts, but he is a strong run blocker and has good hands out of […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJordan Reed Visiting With Seahawks
Former Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed is visiting with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, according to a source. The Seahawks already signed veteran tight end Greg Olsen this offseason and have Will Dissly and Jacob Hollister on roster, so moving to Seattle would be a bad fit for Reed. There was a question as […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoOpening Day Delayed Two Weeks
With Major League Baseball officially canceling the rest of spring training due to concerns about the coronavirus, the start of the regular season will be delayed at least two weeks. Thursday will be the final day of spring training action. Players trying to rehab injuries will be forced to work out in bullpen sessions, simulated […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoTitans Release Dion Lewis
The Tennessee Titans released running back Dion Lewis on Thursday, according to a source. Lewis' playing time fell off dramatically last season as the backup to Derrick Henry, who the Titans plan to bring back at a big number. After running the ball 155 times in 2018 in his first year with the team, Lewis […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMLB Suspending Spring Training
Major League Baseball will suspend spring training games, beginning on Friday, due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus. The NBA and NHL have also put their seasons on pause due to concerns about the spread of the virus. It remains to be seen how long the spring season will be delayed, which is also likely to […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoPatriots Pick Up Jason McCourty's Option
The New England Patriots picked up the 2020 option for cornerback Jason McCourty on Thursday, according to a source. McCourty started 10 of 12 games in 2019 and had another very successful season in New England's secondary. He'll carry a salary cap hit of $5.5 million this year. The 32-year-old was in his second year […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoLuis Urias To Make Spring Debut Thursday
Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that shortstop Luis Urias (wrist) will make his Cactus League debut against the Diamondbacks on Thursday. Urias had surgery in January to fix a fractured hamate bone in his hand/wrist, and it's still unclear if he'll be ready for Opening Day. How he fares in spring action will give […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJoc Pederson Could Play In A Game Next Week
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson (side) is progressing and could return to Cactus League action next week. Manager Dave Roberts still thinks that Pederson will be ready for Opening Day. He still has a chance, but he can't afford any setbacks from here on out with the regular season quickly approaching. The 27-year-old (28 […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoYu Darvish Or Kyle Hendricks Will Start Opening Day
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross said that the Opening Day start will come down to starting pitchers Yu Darvish and Kyle Hendricks. That will come on the road on Thursday, March 26, against the Brewers. Darvish is more of a volatile fantasy selection because of his injury history, but he also offers more strikeout upside […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJeff Mathis Injured, Jesse Chavez To Miss Opening Day
There's a chance that Texas Rangers catcher Jeff Mathis (hamstring) won't be ready for Opening Day, alongside relief pitcher Jesse Chavez (elbow, shoulder). Mathis, 36, pulled his left hamstring in the game on Tuesday and was sent for an MRI exam. With Jose Trevino (finger) sidelined with a hairline fracture on his right index finger, it […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoChance Sisco Dealing With Sore Hand
Baltimore Orioles catcher Chance Sisco (hand) hasn't been in the Grapefruit League lineup because of a sore right hand that he suffered when taking a foul ball off of it. However, Sisco took some swings in a simulated game on Wednesday, so the injury doesn't look too serious. The 25-year-old is expected to form a […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAlex Cobb Won't Start Thursday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb (finger) will not make his spring start on Thursday because of a small blister on his pitching hand. It always seems to be something with Cobb, who made just three starts due to back issues in 2019. Even if Cobb is healthy and in Baltimore's starting rotation in 2020, […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAdam Eaton Returns Wednesday
Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (hamstring) returned to Grapefruit League play on Wednesday as the designated hitter and went 0-for-3 with a strikeout against the Astros. If Eaton can avoid any setbacks with his hamstring, he should be fine for Opening Day. Trea Turner is expected to lead off in 2020, with Eaton hitting second. […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoShohei Ohtani Likely To Pitch On Wednesdays
The Los Angeles Angels have a plan for which days to pitch starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (elbow) when he returns sometime in May. Manager Joe Maddon wouldn't say which day they are targeting, but he said that Wednesday "is a lot of common sense." The Angels will have four Thursday off days in May and […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoFreddie Freeman Scheduled To Return Friday
Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, who has been away from the team on a family matter, is scheduled to return to the Grapefruit League lineup on Friday, according to manager Brian Snitker. Freeman has missed some time this spring due to elbow issues as well, but it isn't expected to be anything serious and […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoColten Brewer Being Stretched Out
Boston Red Sox pitcher Colten Brewer is being stretched out in camp to potentially fill an opener role. The 27-year-old tossed 2 2/3 scoreless innings against the Cardinals on Tuesday and allowed only one hit while striking out three. Manager Ron Roenicke said that Brewer could "be a big piece of that" if the team […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMookie Betts Back In Lineup Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (illness) is back in the lineup for the Cactus League game against the Brewers on Wednesday and is hitting leadoff. Betts has missed some time this spring with an illness, but the Dodgers were just being cautious with him and giving him plenty of time to recover. The former […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDeAndre Carter Re-Signs With Texans
The Houston Texans signed impending exclusive-rights free-agent wide receiver Deandre Carter to a one-year contract extension on Wednesday. Carter, 26, has been with the team since 2018 when he was claimed off waivers from the Eagles. He has 31 catches for 357 yards and has returned 38 punts and 23 kicks in his two seasons […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoPackers To Release Jimmy Graham
The Green Bay Packers will release tight end Jimmy Graham on Thursday, according to a source. Graham, 33, was the highest-paid tight end in the NFL with an average salary of $10 million and was scheduled to cost $11.666 million against the salary cap in 2020, the second-most of any tight end in the league. […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBlake Snell On Track For Simulated Game Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (elbow) played catch on Wednesday and said his elbow was fine. However, it looks like he'll throw a simulated game on Saturday instead of facing the Blue Jays in a Grapefruit League game. Snell's couldn't find his command in his return to the mound in spring action earlier […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoLamar Miller, Carlos Hyde To Hit Open Market
Houston Texans impending free-agent running backs Lamar Miller (knee) and Carlos Hyde are set to hit the open market next week, according to sources. Hyde declined a contract offer from the team already, while Miller is coming off a torn ACL in 2019. With Miller hurt last year, Hyde led the team in rushing with […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBuccaneers To Go All In For Tom Brady
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to go all in to land New England Patriots impending free-agent quarterback Tom Brady if he hits the open market next week. Looking to make the playoffs for the first time in 12 years, Tampa will do almost anything to land Tom Terrific. The Bucs are considering Jameis Winston […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMike Leake Making Progress
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Mike Leake (wrist) continues to make progress, but it's still unknown if he'll be ready for Opening Day. Leake, recovering from left wrist surgery, looked good during in a controlled game on Tuesday, allowing three runs on 10 hits while striking out four in five innings. The right-hander has not played […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDolphins Releasing Reshad Jones
The Miami Dolphins are releasing two-time Pro Bowl safety Reshad Jones on Wednesday, according to a source. The move will become official on the start of the new league year on March 18, and Jones' release will free up $5.3 million against the team's salary cap. Miami will focus heavily on replenishing their secondary in […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoTexans, Johnathan Joseph Parting Ways
The Houston Texans and cornerback Johnathan Joseph have agreed to mutually part ways after nine seasons together. Joseph will leave the team as the franchise's all-time leader in interceptions (17), passes defensed (118), interception return yards (410) and interceptions returned for touchdowns (four) while ranking tied for third in games played (133) and fifth in […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoNoah Syndergaard On His Way To Bounce-Back Season?
New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard had one of the worst seasons of his career in 2019, posting a 95 ERA+ and leading the National League in earned runs allowed. Syndergaard's fastball-slider combination can be among the deadliest in the majors, but he also allowed a career-high 24 home runs in his 32 starts […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBubba Starling Showing Off His Skills
Kansas City Royals outfielder Bubba Starling, the fifth overall pick in the 2011 draft, is hitting .423/.500/.885 in spring training so far. Starling hasn't yet delivered on his abilities in professional baseball, and he struggled to a .215/.255/.317 slash line in 197 plate appearances in his first taste of big league pitching last season. His […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoKenley Jansen Ready For Rebound Season?
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen had a career-high 3.71 ERA last year and blew eight saves. But he spent the winter at Driveline Baseball trying to improve and has struck out 10 hitters while allowing only three hits so far in his five spring innings. It's the first time Jansen has double-digit strikeouts in […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoIan Miller Swinging A Hot Stick
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Miller, who hit .264/.346/.431 in Triple-A last season with the Twins and Mariners, is batting .375/.459/.469 and is leading the majors with eight stolen bases in spring training. It has given him a chance to break camp as the 26th man on Chicago's roster after being a non-roster spring invite. The […]
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