Phillies Land J.T. Realmuto In Four-Player Swap

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired catcher J.T. Realmuto from the Miami Marlins on Thursday in exchange for catcher Jorge Alfaro, pitching prospect Sixto Sanchez and left-hander Will Stewart and $250,000 in international bonus slot money. Realmuto, 27, is under team control through 2020, but the Phillies may be interested in inking him to a long-term deal […]

Mets Re-Sign Devin Mesoraco

The New York Mets re-signed catcher Devin Mesoraco to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training on Thursday. Mesoraco has major injury concerns and hit just .221/.303/.398 with 11 home runs and 33 RBI in 84 games for the Reds and Mets last season. He'll enter the year behind both Wilson Ramos […]

Cam Newton's Shoulder Wasn't As Bad As Feared

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton's shoulder wasn't as bad as feared after arthroscopic surgery last month to explore both the labrum and rotator cuff in his right arm. Surgeon Pat Connor told Newton that the "cartilage damage was not as extensive as we'd feared." Newton's shoulder bothered him for most of the second half of […]

Steelers Could Use Transition Tag On Le'Veon Bell

The Pittsburgh Steelers could still place the transition tag on running back Le'Veon Bell, but it would likely be with the intention of trading him because they don't want him for another season, according to sources. Teams can't use the transition tag until Feb. 19 and have 15 days to decide if they want to […]

Nate Karns Signs With Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles signed free-agent starting pitcher Nate Karns to a one-year, $800,000 deal on Thursday. The deal includes $200,000 in incentives. It speaks to how bad the Orioles pitching staff is that Karns will have a shot to win a rotation spot in spring training. The 31-year-old right-hander didn't pitch at all in 2018 […]

Phillies Close To Acquiring J.T. Realmuto

Updating a previous report, the Philadelphia Phillies are close to acquiring Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto and are down to physicals and a third player beyond catcher Jorge Alfaro and pitching prospect Sixto Sanchez in the return package, according to two sources. This deal is coming together quickly and could be completed by the end […]

Phillies Becoming Favorites For J.T. Realmuto?

A trade that would send Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto to the Philadelphia Phillies is "gaining momentum," according to a source. However, a trade may depend on whether the Phillies will include pitching prospect Sixto Sanchez in the deal. A source said that Sanchez is viewed as a "must" to be included in the package […]

Phillip Lindsay Unsure If He'll Be Ready For OTAs

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (wrist), who is still wearing a hard cast on his right arm, isn't trying to predict whether he'll be ready for organized team activities (OTAs) this spring. "I'm just going with the flow of things right now," Lindsay said. The 24-year-old was not drafted but became the best Broncos […]

Giants Won't Pick Up Jonathan Stewart's Option

The New York Giants won't exercise running back Jonathan Stewart's 2019 option for his second season with the team, according to a source. J-Stew's salary cap hit in 2019 would have been $2.775 million, but they won't have any dead money and will actually receive a $250,000 cap credit. In his first year in the […]

Marlins Want Sixto Sanchez From Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Sixto Sanchez is viewed as a "must" to be included in any trade package involving Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto, according to a source. The Phillies re-engaged the Marlins in trade talks for Realmuto this week, but the Marlins are still asking for a ton for one of the best hitting […]

Alex Bregman Starts Hitting Wednesday

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said that third baseman Alex Bregman (elbow) started hitting on Wednesday after he underwent surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow last month. The 24-year-old (25 in March) had a breakout season in 2018, hitting .286/.394/.532 with 31 home runs, 103 RBI, 105 runs scored and 10 stolen bases […]

Royals Agree With Brad Boxberger

The Kansas City Royals agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent relief pitcher Brad Boxberger on Wednesday, according to a source. Boxberger was an All-Star with the Rays in 2015 when he notched a career-high 41 saves, and he had a 4.39 ERA with 32 saves for the Diamondbacks last season while striking out […]

NFL Investigating Antonio Brown

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown wasn't arrested after a recent domestic dispute, but he could face discipline from the league, as NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said "we will look into the matter." The investigation could result in a suspension for Brown, although Brown's lawyer called the allegations "baseless and false." Brown is going through […]

Dolphins Officially Hire Chad O'Shea

The Miami Dolphins officially hired New England Patriots wide receivers coach Chad O'Shea as their next offensive coordinator on Wednesday, according to a source. O'Shea worked as a position coach for a decade under Bill Belichick in New England, but he'll now run an offense for the first time in the NFL. Miami is at […]

Falcons Release Matt Bryant

The Atlanta Falcons released kicker Matt Bryant on Wednesday. The soon-to-be 44-year-old had two years left on his deal and made it clear on Twitter that he didn't plan to retire ahead of the 2019 season. Despite missing three games with a hamstring injury, Bryant was very effective otherwise, making 20 of his 21 field […]

Derrick Henry To Be Big Part Of Offense In 2019

Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith made it clear that running back Derrick Henry is expected to have a big role in the 2019 offense in the final year of his rookie deal. Henry, who is 6-foot-3, 247 pounds, had 1,059 yards on the ground in 2018, with more than half of his yards coming […]

Jeremy Hellickson Returns To Nationals

The Washington Nationals re-signed starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson to a one-year, $1.3 million deal on Wednesday. With incentives, the total amount of the deal could reach $4 million. Hellickson, 32 in April, was solid in Washington last year (5-3, 3.45 ERA, 1.07 WHIP), but he made just 19 starts due to injury. He's merely a […]

Giants Recently Met With Bryce Harper

The San Francisco Giants recently met with free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper, but the extent of their interest is not known. With Harper's price likely dropping of late, it's believed that multiple new teams have emerged as suitors for the superstar. The Giants are a rebuilding team looking to get younger and have a lot of […]

Michael Kopech Throws Tuesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (elbow), who is ranked as the No. 18 prospect in baseball and No. 2 for the White Sox by MLB Pipeline, threw for the first time on Tuesday since having Tommy John surgery last September. The 22-year-old made four starts in the big leagues in 2018 and had […]

Nick Foles Buys His Freedom

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles will void the final year of his deal for $2 million after the Eagles exercised his $20 million option for 2019 on Tuesday, according to sources. Foles will now be a free agent unless the Eagles slap him with the franchise tag (around $25 million), which is unlikely. If the […]

White Sox Sign Brandon Guyer

The Chicago White Sox signed free-agent outfielder Brandon Guyer to a minor league deal on Tuesday, according to a source. The 33-year-old hit just .236/.326/.327 with two home runs and 20 RBI in 70 games with Cleveland last year due to an injury but he does have a career .824 OPS against left-handed pitchers and […]

Didi Gregorius Cleared To Begin Throwing Program

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow), who will miss the first half of the season after having Tommy John surgery, has been cleared to begin a throwing program, according to manager Aaron Boone. Gregorius was one of the most valuable fantasy shortstops in 2018, hitting .268/.335/.494 with a career-high 27 home runs, 86 RBI, […]

Eagles Officially Pick Up Nick Foles' Option

The Philadelphia Eagles notified quarterback Nick Foles on Tuesday that they will officially pick up his $20 million 2019 option, according to a source. Foles is now expected to opt out and become a free agent for $2 million, but the Eagles could also place the franchise tag on him and try to trade him. […]

Greg Olsen Confirms Plans To Play In 2019

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (foot), who has two years left on his contract, confirmed that he plans to play in 2019 despite missing half of his last 32 regular season games with foot issues. "My plan right now, I’m in every day doing my foot rehab, trying to get this thing finally back […]

White Sox Leaving Offer On Table For Manny Machado

The Chicago White Sox are leaving their current offer on the table with the growing belief that they will land free-agent shortstop Manny Machado. It's a similar situation that the Red Sox had last year when they signed outfielder J.D. Martinez to a five-year, $110 million deal on Feb. 26 and gave him opt outs […]

Todd Gurley Doesn't Need Offseason Surgery

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay isn't aware of any medical procedures that running back Todd Gurley (knee) needs in the offseason. Gurley had a physical exam on Tuesday, but McVay has yet to discuss the results with the team trainers yet. The Rams and Gurley continue to maintain that his knee injury wasn't […]

Tommy Pham To Make $4.1 Million In 2019

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Tommy Pham won his salary arbitration case against the team on Tuesday and will make $4.1 million in 2019 instead of the $3.5 million that the Rays proposed. Pham's overall season was a disappointment after his breakout in 2017, but he did finish strong after being traded to Tampa, hitting .343/.448/.622 […]

Phillies Could Be Players For J.T. Realmuto

The Philadelphia Phillies could be a trade possibility for Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto and it sounds as if they've made some traction in trade talks this week. There are a handful of other teams still in the running to acquire the star catcher, and there's a good chance he's dealt before the start of […]

Carlos Correa Wins Arbitration Case

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa won his salary arbitration case against the team on Tuesday and will make $5 million in 2019 instead of the $4.25 million the Astros proposed. The 24-year-old made $1 million last year in a disappointing season in which he played in just 110 games due to a back injury. He's […]

A.J. Green Sheds Walking Boot

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (toe), who is excited to work with new head coach Zac Taylor, has shed the walking boot that he's had on since December surgery on his big toe. Green has been limited by injuries three of the last five seasons, but he's excited about the new offense because it […]