Miguel Cabrera Resumes Swinging

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (biceps) has resumed swinging a bat, according to general manager Al Avila. Similar to Albert Pujols, the tread on Cabrera's tires is running thin as he enters his age-36 season. Miggy was limited to just 134 at-bats in 2018 because of his injury, but he did hit .299/.395/.448 in […]

Adam Frazier Projected To Start At 2B

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington said the team feels good about infielder Adam Frazier being the regular second baseman heading into next season. Frazier was a utility player for the Bucs in 2018 and also saw time in the outfield, hitting .277/.342/.456 with a career-high 10 home runs and 35 RBI in 113 games. […]

Jake Lamb To Play Some First Base In 2019

Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said that third baseman Jake Lamb will play some first base next year along with third base. 2018 was a lost season for Lamb, who required shoulder surgery. He played in just 56 games and was bad before his injury, hitting .222/.307/.348 with six home runs and 31 RBI. […]

Michael Fulmer Pain-Free

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (knee) has full pain-free range of motion in his surgically repaired right knee, according to general manager Al Avila. The pitcher is currently doing rehab work at the team's spring training facilities in Florida and expects to be ready for spring training, although he has another checkup with Dr. […]

Cesar Hernandez Played Through Broken Foot Last Year

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez (foot) played through a broken foot for most of the second half of last season after he fouled a pitch off his foot in July. General manager Matt Klentak said Hernandez didn't require surgery and that the bone healed on its own. It helps explain why Hernandez had a […]

Manuel Margot Suffers Bone Bruise In Winter Ball

San Diego Padres outfielder Manuel Margot (foot) suffered a bone bruise in his left foot after fouling a ball off his foot in the Dominican Republic winter league last month and will probably be shut down for the rest of the winter. This injury is unlikely to impact the start of spring training for Margot. […]

Mets Meet With Wilson Ramos

The New York Mets had a meeting with free-agent catcher Wilson Ramos on Monday. The Mets clearly aren't comfortable with using injury-prone Travis D'Arnaud as their primary backstop next season. Ramos has been somewhat injury prone in recent years but is one of the more underrated hitting catchers in baseball when he's healthy. The 31-year-old […]

Phillies To Meet With Bryce Harper, Manny Machado This Week

The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to meet with the agents for free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper and shortstop Manny Machado at the winter meetings this week, according to general manager Matt Klentak. The Phillies have plenty of money to spend this winter and plan to do so. While it's unlikely that they land both superstars, it's not […]

Pierre Garcon To Miss Final Three Games

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Pierre Garcon (knee) will undergo a knee scope and will be placed on the season-ending Injured Reserve. Garcon last played on Nov. 1 and had just one touchdown in the last two years for the Niners in just 16 combined contests. The 32-year-old won't be worth drafting in the majority […]

Austin Ekeler Unlikely To Play Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (neck) is extremely doubtful to play on Thursday against the Chiefs after suffering another stinger on an onside kick by the Bengals at the end of the Week 14 game. Ekeler is dealing with a bruised nerve in his neck. It sounds like it's painful, and on a […]

Braves A Dark Horse For J.A. Happ

The Atlanta Braves are a dark-horse contender for free-agent starting pitcher J.A. Happ. They are still in the field of potential landing spots after he narrowed down his list. The 36-year-old managed to win 17 games last year with the Blue Jays and Yankees and came on stronger in the second half with a playoff […]

Rashaad Penny Active Against Vikings

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny (ankle) is active on Monday night against the Vikings. Penny saw a little more run in Week 13 with Chris Carson dislocating his index finger, rushing seven times for 65 yards and his second touchdown of the year. However, Carson is playing on Monday night and should remain […]

Doug Baldwin Won't Play Monday Night

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (groin) has been ruled inactive for Monday night against the Vikings. Baldwin was on the wrong side of questionable and wasn't able to convince the team he could play in pregame warmups after not practicing all week. Tyler Lockett will be quarterback Russell Wilson's top target and will likely […]

Chris Sale Feeling Fine

Boston Red Sox general manager Dave Dombrowski said starting pitcher Chris Sale (shoulder) is "feeling fine" so far in the offseason and that the team is "comfortable where he is." Sale throwing hard in his first start off the disabled list late in the season was probably too much and contributed to his weak shoulder […]

Red Sox Not Expected To Re-Sign Craig Kimbrel

Boston Red Sox general manager Dave Dombrowski doesn't expect the team to re-sign closer Craig Kimbrel, as they aren't expected to spend big on a ninth-inning man for 2019. Kimbrel is one of the most dominant closers in the game after posting a 2.74 ERA, 13.9 K/9 and 42 saves in 2018 with the BoSox, […]

Yankees Talking About Scooter Gennett

The New York Yankees have had talks about Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett, according to sources. However, there may not be much to it, although the Yanks are in need of a middle infielder with Didi Gregorius expected to miss at least half of next year after having Tommy John surgery. Gennett has one […]

Braves Won't Be Trading Mike Foltynewicz

Updating a previous report, the Atlanta Braves have made it clear to teams that they will not trade starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz. Some teams came away with the perception that Atlanta would consider trading Folty, but that won't be the case. It makes sense, as Foltynewicz was the team's best starter in 2018 and his […]

Yankees Not A Fit For Bryce Harper

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper isn't a fit for the team. The Yankees already have six outfielders that will compete for spots in spring training, and playing Harper at first base isn't realistic. You can never count the Yankees out, but they do have a surplus of […]

Rays Interested In Edwin Encarnacion, Yandy Diaz

The Cleveland Indians are willing to listen to trade offers for designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion and infielder Yandy Diaz. It would be somewhat of a backup plan if they are unwilling to find the right return for either starting pitchers Corey Kluber or Trevor Bauer this winter. The Tampa Bay Rays have asked about both […]

Dodgers Willing To Trade Alex Verdugo

The Los Angeles Dodgers seem willing to include top outfield prospect Alex Verdugo in a big deal this offseason either to acquire Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto or Cleveland Indians starting pitchers Corey Kluber or Trevor Bauer. Verdugo is ready for a starting role at the big league level but is blocked by LA's abundance […]

Braves Willing To Trade Mike Foltynewicz, Ender Inciarte?

Some teams have gotten the sense that the Atlanta Braves are willing to trade both starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz and outfielder Ender Inciarte. If Inciarte is dealt, Ronald Acuna could move to center field. The Braves would likely need to fill multiple needs or have another deal for a starter if they were to trade […]

J.A. Happ A Good Fit For Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have had ongoing talks with free-agent starting pitcher J.A. Happ over the last several days, and he appears to be their best fit, according to sources. The left-hander has experience pitching in Philadelphia and is seeking a three-year deal. The veteran southpaw is 36 years old but had 17 wins, a 3.65 […]

Tyreek Hill Expected To Play Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said he thinks wide receiver Tyreek Hill (foot) will play on Thursday against the Chargers. Hill was hobbled late in the Week 14 overtime win against the Ravens but remained in the game and made a crucial fourth-down catch late in regulation. He's unlikely to practice at all […]

A's Talking To DJ LeMahieu

The Oakland Athletics have shown interest in free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu, according to an industry source. The A's have interest in re-signing Jed Lowrie, but his asking price might be too high. LeMahieu is a two-time All-Star and three-time Gold Glove winner and is four years younger than Lowrie at 30 years old. Should […]

Jalen Richard Should Be OK For Week 15

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard (rib) was injured in the Week 14 win over the Steelers but should be OK, according to head coach Jon Gruden. Richard had nine touches on Sunday (eight carries for 24 yards and one catch for five yards) a week after rushing for a season-high 95 yards against the […]

Josh Doctson In Concussion Protocol

Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson is in the league's concussion protocol. The Redskins continue to suffer injury after injury as the collapse to end the 2018 season. Doctson had four catches (five targets) for a season-high 84 yards in the Week 14 loss to the Giants and has 20 targets in the last three […]

Tyreek Hill Day-To-Day

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill's (foot) tests on Monday showed "nothing serious," and he's being considered "day-to-day," according to a source. Hill was noticeably hobbled late in the overtime win over the Ravens in Week 14, but he managed eight catches on a season-high 14 targets for 139 yards. The 24-year-old is unlikely […]

Tigers Sign Tyson Ross Monday

The Detroit Tigers signed free-agent starting pitcher Tyson Ross to a one-year, $5.75 million deal on Monday, according to a source. Ross had a successful year in 2018 after coming off thoracic outlet surgery the year prior, going 8-9 with a 4.15 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 7.3 K/9 in 31 outings (23 starts) between the […]

Twins In The Mix For Nelson Cruz

The Minnesota Twins have entered the mix for free-agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz. The Astros, Rays and possibly the White Sox are also interested. Cruz will turn 39 years old next July after hitting .256/.342/.509 with 37 home runs and 97 RBI in 144 games with the Mariners last season. Despite his advanced age, Cruz […]

Broncos Want Case Keenum To Be More Aggressive

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said he wants quarterback Case Keenum to be more aggressive to close out the year. “He’s got to take more chances downfield. He would agree with that," Joseph said. Keenum has 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions on the year, so he's been pretty careful with the football this year, […]