Ndamukong Suh To Visit With Rams

Free-agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh said he is planning to visit with the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams already have one of the best young up-and-coming defenses in the league, so adding an All-Pro run-stopper would make them even more feared. Suh also is a disruptive force in the passing game, although he typically doesn't […...

Patriots Acquire Cordarrelle Patterson

The New England Patriots acquired wide receiver/kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson and a late-round pick from the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a late-round draft pick, according to a league source. Patterson will be due a base salary of $3 million in the final year of his deal and has a $250,000 workout bonus. He has […...

Brewers Send Keston Hiura To Minor League Camp

The Milwaukee Brewers sent second baseman Keston Hiura to minor league camp on Sunday. According to MLB.com, Hiura is the team's top-ranked prospect entering the 2018 season. He left quite the impression on the team in camp and could be up with the team in the second half. The ninth overall pick of last year's […...

Jason Vargas To Have Surgery Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas (hand) will have surgery on Tuesday to fix a fractured bone in his right (non-throwing) hand. However, he'll resume throwing five days after the procedure, but he'll likely miss the start of the regular season. The veteran left-handed probably won't miss many starts in the first month of […...

Ichiro Suzuki Could Play Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (calf) could play in a minor league game on Sunday, but he will not run due to his sore calf. The hope is that he can return to Cactus League games by Wednesday. The 44-year-old Suzuki could see everyday at-bats to open the season with Mitch Haniger injured, but even […...

Stephen Vogt To Open On DL

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt (shoulder) will open the season on the disabled list, according to manager Craig Counsell. Vogt will not be released, and his $3.065 million salary becomes guaranteed. Vogt lost out on the backup job to Manny Pina because of the injury this spring, and the former All-Star with the A's has […...

Michael Conforto To Play Again Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder) will play in another minor league game on Sunday and plans to play in the outfield for the first time. Conforto had a serious shoulder injury that required surgery last year, but he's way ahead of his timetable for a May 1 return and could even see time […...

Ryan Grant To Visit Raiders

Free-agent cornerback Ryan Grant is set to visit with the Oakland Raiders, according to a source. Grant had a deal with Baltimore earlier this week, but that was voided due to a failed physical. The former Redskins also recently visited with the Colts but came away without a deal. Grant had a career-best 45 catches […...

Teddy Bridgewater Passes Physical

While the New York Jets deal with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater hasn't been made official yet, the quarterback has passed his physical and the Jets will announce the deal soon, according to a league source. There was some speculation that the deal may be voided after the Jets moved up to third overall in this year's […...

Kyle Tucker Sent To Minor League Camp

The Houston Astros sent outfielder Kyle Tucker, the team's No. 2 prospect according to MLB.com, to minor league camp on Sunday. Tucker was very hot with the bat in camp, but Houston's stacked roster was too much for him to overcome to begin the regular season, He could easily be up in the majors at […...

Charlie Morton Slated For Home Opener

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch has tabbed starting pitcher Charlie Morton for the team's home opener this year. “I wanted Charlie to pitch the home opener,” Hinch said. “I think that’s something special that he’s earned." Morton was a quality fantasy starter last season, going 14-7 with a 3.62 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 163 strikeouts […...

JT Riddle Playing In Minor League Games

Miami Marlins shortstop JT Riddle (shoulder) played three innings in the field in a minor league game on Saturday for the first time since having shoulder surgery last August. He handled some routine ground balls and also started a double play while singling and doubling at the plate. Riddle could be ready for Opening Day […...

Rafael Montero Could Be Traded

The New York Mets are preparing to possibly trade pitcher Rafael Montero before the regular season starts, according to sources. He is out of minor league options and is not a lock to make the Opening Day roster, but the team currently isn't close to a deal. The 27-year-old hasn't helped his cause by posting […...

Wilmer Flores Seeing Outfield Reps

New York Mets infielder Wilmer Flores started the spring game in left field for the first time on Saturday. “You saw why he needs to be playing multiple positions because the kid can hit. He can hit really good,” manager Mickey Callaway said after Flores went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and a double. “We […...

Jason Vargas Has Fractured Hand

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas (hand) had a CT scan reveal a non-displaced fracture of the hamate bone in his right (glove) hand, and he will visit with a specialist before deciding on whether to have surgery. The good news is that the injury is to his non-throwing hand, but it's a bad […...

Randal Grichuk Not Playing Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk (rib cage) is not playing in the spring game Sunday, but he will start swinging a bat in the cages. He could take batting practice on Monday if everything goes well, according to manager John Gibbons. The Jays are just taking every precaution here, so Grichuk should be ready […...

Marcus Stroman Slated To Start Fourth Game

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said the plan is for starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) to start the fourth game of the season. Although not yet official, it's assumed that starter J.A. Happ will receive the Opening Day nod. Stroman threw two successful innings against the Canadian team on Saturday and should be fine […...

Vinny Curry Joining Buccaneers

Free-agent defensive end Vinny Curry is signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a three-year deal worth up to $27 million with $11.5 million in injury guarantees, according to a source. Curry combined for 42 tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble in his final year with the Eagles in 2017. He'll help fill in […...

Ravens Could Re-Sign Mike Wallace, Michael Campanaro

Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome is not ruling out re-signing wide receivers Mike Wallace and Michael Campanaro. The team has had talks with both players. The veteran Wallace was one of Baltimore's most consistent pass catchers in an atrocious group last season, hauling in 52 passes for 748 yards and four touchdowns. However, with […...

DeMarco Murray To Visit Dolphins On Sunday

Free-agent running back DeMarco Murray will visit with the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Murray had a career-low 3.6 yards per carry and six rushing touchdowns last year with the Titans in 15 games, and nagging injuries continued to wear him down and make him less effective. It's fair to wonder how much the veteran back […...

Marshawn Lynch Staying With Raiders

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch will stay with the team and will receive a $1 million roster bonus on March 18, according to sources. It's a great sign for Oakland's running back depth, but a bad sign for everyone involved from a fantasy perspective. Lynch will likely remain as the lead back, but he'll […...

No Restrictions For Anthony Swarzak

New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway said there are no restrictions for relief pitcher Anthony Swarzak (calf) moving forward. He is in line to be ready for Opening Day. The left-handed reliever was a combined 6-4 with a 2.33 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 10.6 K/9 in 70 games for the White Sox and Brewers in […...

Patriots Signing Patrick Chung To Extension

The New England Patriots are signing safety Patrick Chung to a short-term contract extension, according to sources. He was due $2 million this season in the last year of his current deal. Chung is an integral and underrated cog in the team's secondary, as he recorded 84 tackles, two fumble recoveries and one interception in […...

Jets Trade Up To Third Overall In Draft

The New York Jets moved up three spots in this year's draft to third overall after trading with the Indianapolis Colts. The Jets sent the sixth pick and two second-round picks in this year's draft -- 37th and 49th overall -- as well as their 2019 second-rounder to the Colts. It's obvious that even after re-signing […...

Tyrann Mathieu Agrees With Texans

Free-agent safety Tyrann Mathieu agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Texans, according to sources. Mathieu wasn't as effective the last two seasons for the Cardinals, but he was an All Pro in 2015 and is extremely versatile on defense, able to play cornerback and linebacker as well. He'll help improve what was one […...

Danny Woodhead Announces Retirement

Free-agent running back Danny Woodhead announced his retirement less than a week after being released by the Baltimore Ravens. The pint-sized back was marred by injuries the last two seasons and missed all but three games in 2014 while playing just two games in 2016. Last year, he was injured in the season opener and […...

Dolphins Inquiring About DeMarco Murray

The Miami Dolphins have asked about free-agent running back DeMarco Murray, according to a source. However, it is unclear if there is a visit lined up. The aging Murray appears to be on his last legs in the NFL after racking up the yardage earlier in his career with Dallas. In 2017 with Tennessee, Murray […...

Terrelle Pryor To Visit With Seahawks Sunday

Free-agent wide receiver Terrelle Pryor will visit with the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, according to a source. Quarterback Russell Wilson is recruiting Pryor hard. Pryor was a free-agent bust with the Redskins, playing in only nine games due to injury and catching 20 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown. He broke out with a […...

Jaron Brown Agrees With Seahawks

Free-agent wide receiver Jaron Brown agreed to terms with the Seattle Seahawks on Friday, according to a source. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Brown will help with the losses of receiver Paul Richardson and tight end Jimmy Graham, but they may not be done adding just yet. Brown had his best season in 2017 […...

Marcus Stroman Throws Two Innings Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (shoulder) tossed two scoreless innings against the Canadian National team on Saturday. "I thought it went really well. I'm ready to rock. Just progress over the next two starts and looking forward to pitching against the Yankees on Sunday," Stroman said. Barring any setbacks, Stroman should be just […...