The San Francisco Giants have reached a deal with former San Diego Padres infield prospect Sergio Alcántara on a minor league contract, according to Francys Romero. Alcántara, a client of Quality Control Sports, will receive an invitation to spring training with the major league team. Alcántara, 27, was acquired by the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash…
The Philadelphia Eagles still could use a boost on the edge and one former Pro Bowler now is available after being waived by the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore brought in one-time Pro Bowler Yannick Ngakoue, and he appeared in five games with the team. Over that stretch, he recorded 1.5 sacks, five tackles, and four quarterback…
Max Fried received a qualifying offer from the Atlanta Braves on Monday, but the seasoned left-hander is likely looking ahead to the more substantial offers expected in free agency. Teams extend a qualifying offer to ensure they receive draft pick compensation if the player signs elsewhere. The Braves offered Fried a one-year, $21.05 million deal,…
The Eagles brought back a familiar face to the organization on Thursday, signing defensive end Tarron Jackson to the practice squad. Jackson, a 2021 sixth-round pick of the Eagles out of Coastal Carolina, spent parts of 2021 through 2023 with the organization before being waived back in August. He played all 17 games and the…
The Los Angeles Angels have made it clear that Mike Trout isn’t going anywhere. They have also reportedly decided that he will not become the team’s next designated hitter, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. In September, Trout expressed a willingness to shift to a corner outfield spot and spend more time as a DH. However, sources say the…
Cade Smith appeared on MLB Radio to recap his 2024 rookie season and the dominant year from the Cleveland Guardians’ bullpen. This group was undeniably the best reliever core in baseball throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. However, Smith reveals one thing that made this group so good, especially in leverage moments. “I…
Barring a setback, star running back Christian McCaffrey is ready to make his season debut for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Niners coach Kyle Shanahan commented on the progress McCaffrey has made in practice when speaking to KNBR radio in San Francisco on Thursday afternoon. “He’s been awesome these…
The Cleveland Guardians will be searching high and low for bats this offseason, and that means perusing the free-agent market while also monitoring potential trades. The Guardians are a historically frugal organization, so they will likely be aiming for the hitters who will provide them with the most bang-for-your-buck (no, Juan Soto isn’t coming). Quincy…
Will the Toronto Blue Jays add some more firepower to the offense this winter? It certainly seems like they at least are going to try to do so and may even look into signing a star from one of the team’s biggest rivals. New York Yankees All-Star slugger Gleyber Torres will be one of the…
A player that at one time seemed like one of the best young players in the game has found his baseball home for the 2025 season. Former Los Angeles Dodger, Cincinnati Red, Cleveland Guardian and 2014 All-Star Yasiel Puig will play with the Kiwoom Heroes of the South Korea-based Korean Baseball Organization for 2025, it…
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Toronto Blue Jays have inquired about free agent starter Max Fried. The Orioles, Red Sox and Blue Jays are all in on at least Fried. Boston is looking to upgrade its pitching and they don’t have a lefty, so Fried could make sense. Now, that doesn’t tell…
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw sent a clear message on Thursday after undergoing surgery. Kershaw shared an Instagram post updating fans on his health, revealing that he had surgery on his foot and knee on Wednesday. The three-time Cy Young Award winner said the surgery was a success, and he was planning on being…