Mike Gillislee May Have Another Opportunity

Things are looking good for New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee to get another shot at significant playing time in 2018 with free-agent Dion Lewis unlikely to return. Gillislee was pretty much a non-factor last year, rushing for only 383 yards in nine games, and he was a healthy scratch for much of the […...

Felix Hernandez Feeling Stronger

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (foreram) threw aggressively on flat ground Saturday, and manager Scott Servais isn't ruling Hernandez out to pitch in his 10th straight Opening Day, although James Paxton seems more likely to get the nod. Hernandez threw out to around 120 feet Saturday and said "it's getting better every day." The […...

Paulo Orlando Out 3-6 Days

Kansas City Royals outfielder Paulo Orlando (hamstring) will be out three to six days with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, according to manager Ned Yost. Injuries and poor play hurt Orlando in 2016, as he hit a putrid .197 with two homers, six RBI and one steal in only 39 games. Lorenzo Cain leaving in […...

Mike Moustakas Could See Time At First Base

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said he could give third baseman Mike Moustakas a look at first base in spring training. It would be another way to get infielder Cheslor Cuthbert some playing time. It's an interesting proposition, as Moose would be more valuable to fantasy owners if he added first base eligibility, but […...

Richard Sherman Expected To Be Ready For Camp

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (Achilles) is expected to be ready for training camp this summer, according to sources. Sherman played in only nine games last season due to a torn Achilles, combining for 35 tackles and two interceptions. He'll turn 30 at the end of this month, and while he's getting older, he's […...

Erasmo Ramirez Plays Catch Saturday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Erasmo Ramirez (shoulder) played catch Saturday for the first time since he was shut down three weeks ago, and manager Scott Servais said there's still a chance that Ramirez could be in the rotation by the time the team needs a fifth starter in mid-April. After returning to Seattle midseason last […...

Giants Ask Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie To Take Pay Cut

The New York Giants have asked cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie to take a significant pay cut from the $6.5 million he's owed in 2018, according to sources. Rogers-Cromartie and the team are far apart in talks. There has also been some talk about DRC possibly switching positions this year. He disappointed in his fourth season with […...

49ers Reach Agreement With Richard Sherman

Updating a previous report, the San Francisco 49ers and free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman have agreed to a three-year deal Saturday, according to sources. Sherman visited with the Niners on Saturday, and they didn't let him get away. The two sides appear to be a perfect fit, as Sherman went to nearby Stanford in college and […...

49ers Offer Richard Sherman A Three-Year Deal

Free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman is considering a potential three-year deal from the San Francisco 49ers, according to sources. The Niners don't appear to be concerned that the aging superstar is coming off two Achilles surgeries in the offseason. San Fran could be the perfect fit for Sherman, as he's a Northern California native and would […...

Paul Richardson Expects To Move On

Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent Paul Richardson hinted on his Twitter account that he doesn't expect to re-sign with the Seahawks. After posting career highs across the board last year in catches (44), yards (703) and touchdowns (six), Richardson is looking for a pay rise that Seattle is unwilling to give him. The soon-to-be 26-year-old is […...

Corey Knebel Tweaks Knee

Milwaukee Brewers closer Corey Knebel (knee) slipped on a wet mound in Cactus League action Saturday and slightly tweaked his left knee, according to manager Craig Counsell. However, Counsell said the injury wasn't serious, and they removed Knebel for "precautionary" reasons. It looks like Knebel dodged a bullet here, but it's something worth keeping an […...

Ryan Braun Not Comfortable At First Base

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, who was playing left field in spring training Saturday, said he's "not remotely comfortable" playing at first base yet. Given Milwaukee's plethora of outfielders in 2018, the team would like Braun to move to first base and share time with Eric Thames. Injuries always remain a concern for Braun, too, […...

Nelson Cruz Scratched Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Nelson Cruz (illness) was scratched from the spring lineup Saturday because he wasn't feeling well. Cruz will be fine. He managed to hit .288 with 39 home runs, 119 RBI and a .549 slugging percentage in 556 at-bats for Seattle last year and will once again be a strong fantasy consideration, even […...

Jose Urena Named Opening Day Starter

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena has been named the team's Opening Day starter. He'll get the nod over Dan Straily. On the surface, Urena was great in 2017 with a 14-7 record, 3.81 ERA and 1.27 WHIP, but when you look further, there are reasons to be skeptical. His FIP was 5.20 and he […...

Muhammad Wilkerson Visiting With Chiefs

Free-agent defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson said he is visiting with the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. After signing a big extension with the Jets, Wilkerson bombed out and wore out his welcome in the Big Apple. However, he's a high-end talent on the defensive line and may benefit from a change of scenery. He's just […...

Richard Sherman Meeting With 49ers

Free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman is scheduled to meet with the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, according to sources. San Fran would like to make sure Sherman has healed from his Achilles surgeries in the offseason, but they could sign him to a deal before he leaves the meeting. The Niners are trying to upgrade their […...

Patriots Acquire Danny Shelton

The New England Patriots are acquiring defensive tackle Danny Shelton from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a conditional pick, according to league sources. The third-year defensive lineman combined for 34 tackles in 14 games last year but is more of a run-stuffer, with just 1.5 sacks in his three seasons. The Patriots can use […...

Cardinals Tender Elijhaa Penny

The Arizona Cardinals extended a tender offer to exclusive-rights free-agent running back Elijhaa Penny. Penny will be back in 2018 after running 31 times for 124 yards (4.0 yards per carry) and two scores in his rookie season. He figures to be depth behind David Johnson next season and is unlikely to have any fantasy […...

Jarvis Landry Could Play Under Franchise Tag

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry and his new team have not included a long-term extension as part of the trade, and he could play out the 2018 season on the one-year franchise tag. The two sides will likely discuss an extension, but it's not a guarantee it will happen. Landry could choose to play […...

49ers Won't Pick Up Elvis Dumervil's Option

The San Francisco 49ers will not pick up linebacker Elvis Dumervil's option for the 2018 season, which will make him a free agent. He led the team with 6.5 sacks in 2017, and it was his highest sack total since he accumulated a whopping 17 quarterback takedowns with Baltimore in 2014. Dumervil, 34, isn't the […...

Panthers Tender Damiere Byrd

The Carolina Panthers tendered exclusive-rights free-agent wide receiver Damiere Byrd on Friday. Byrd had just 10 catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns (all career highs), but his season was cut short by arm and leg injuries. He'll return as receiver depth for the team, but he's unlikely to have much of a role, especially […...

Mitch Haniger Could Play In Games Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (hand) faced live batting practice on Friday and could begin playing in games as early as Saturday. Haniger has been out since the start of camp with a sore right hand but said he's feeling great. Injuries have been the issue so far in his major league career, but he […...

Justin Bour Scratched With Back Spasms

Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour (back) was scratched from spring action Saturday due to back spasms. The injury isn't considered serious, and the Marlins are just being cautious with the regular season quickly approaching. Bour will be the team's cleanup hitter in 2018 after hitting .289 with a career-high 25 home runs in 377 […...

Mike Evans Signs Extension

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and wide receiver Mike Evans agreed to a five-year, $82.5 million extension that will include $55 million in guarantees on Friday, according to sources. That means Evans is now under contract through the 2023 season. It's a big deal for a player that has opened his career with four straight 1,000-yard […...

Chris Johnson Interested In Return To Tennessee

Free-agent running back Chris Johnson indicated on Twitter that he would be open to a return to the Tennessee Titans. Formerly known as CJ2K during his time with the Titans from 2008 to 2013, Johnson played in just eight games with the Cardinals the last two years and put up a career-worst 2.5 yards per […...

Ravens Interested In Re-Signing Michael Campanaro

The Baltimore Ravens are interested in re-signing wide receiver/kick returner Michael Campanaro. He led the AFC in punt returns in 2017 but had just 19 catches for 173 yards and a touchdown in 13 games. Campanaro isn't worthwhile to fantasy owners unless you're in an extremely deep league that counts return yardage...

Kyle Rudolph Has Cast Removed

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (ankle) had his cast removed Thursday and expects to be ready by June. Barring a setback, Rudolph should be all systems go for training camp this summer. He had 57 catches for 532 yards and matched a team high with eight touchdown catches in 16 games. Rudolph's numbers tailed […...

Titans Cut Matt Cassel, Eric Weems

The Tennessee Titans are releasing quarterback Matt Cassel and wide receiver Eric Weems on Friday. Cassel made one start in place of Marcus Mariota last year, going 21-for-32 for 141 yards with a touchdown. Weems saw very limited offensive snaps and hauled in just one catch for five yards in 2017. He has a whopping […...

Adalberto Mondesi, Bubba Starling Still Sidelined

Kansas City Royals second baseman Adalberto Mondesi (shoulder) and outfielder Bubba Starling (oblique) both remain sidelined in camp. Mondesi will not throw for the next five days, while Starling will be out for a while and is a candidate to open the year on the disabled list, according to manager Ned Yost. Neither player really […...

Erasmo Ramirez Could Be Cleared To Throw Saturday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Erasmo Ramirez (shoulder) will meet with a team doctor Friday and could be cleared to play catch Saturday. Manager Scott Servais isn't ruling Ramirez out to open the year as the fifth starter, but with off days, the M's won't need a fifth starter until mid-April. Because of that, the Mariners […...