Paying Cano $240 million seems risky, but the economics of baseball have changed and the Mariners also should reap the benefits of their regional TV network.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- There has been a lot of talk throughout the Robinson Cano negotiation and defection, but none of it has come from Robinson Cano. That should change soon as Cano is expected to be introduced as a Seattle Mainer as early as Thursday. The press conference is tentatively scheduled...

Robinson Cano has passed his physical, and the Mariners have finally announced his signing. All of you who were freaking out that the deal would fall apart after Geoff Baker blew the lid off the Mariners front office can rest easy. The full details of the contract are out, and they're pretty simple....

Nearly a week after the first reports that the Seattle Mariners had agreed to a 10-year, $240 million deal with Robinson Cano, the ballclub on Thursday officially announced the blockbuster signing. “I am really happy to be here in Seattle,” Cano said in the team’s announcement, “and look forward...

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been drafted by the Texas Rangers to play baseball. The Rangers ended baseball’s winter meetings at Walt Disney World in Florida with that bombshell, selecting Wilson in what is known as the Triple-A Rule 5 draft. Wilson played some minor league baseball with the Colorado Rockies. In fact, his dual Read More

The Seattle quarterback discusses the Giants D and winning on the road. The New York Giants were eliminated from playoff contention last week in San Diego, but the Seattle Seahawks are still on an agenda. Seattle is on track to nag the top seed in the NFC, but will have to avoid any slip-ups in the...

Grab some tissues and check out the video Seattle Children’s and its patients made for Seahawks’ quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, Ashton. They visit the hospital every Tuesday. And now the hospital has said thank you: Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, but for children and staff at the hospital, two of their Read More

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers still has not been medically cleared to return from a broken left collarbone, according to coach Mike McCarthy. But Rodgers had a limited practice Wednesday. The Cowboys are preparing to face Rodgers… and Matt Flynn. “We’ve...

 Photo/  Tony Romos 2010 season came crashing down thanks to a broken collarbone. GREEN BAY – Tony Romo hasn’t looked at Aaron Rodgers’ x-rays, CT scans or MRIs. He’s not a doctor, nor does he play one on conference calls with reporters. But the Dallas Cowboys quarterback knows a thing or...

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers showed signs of progress Wednesday in his recovery from a broken collarbone.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — History shows that Scott Boras could create a market for even Kim Jong-un. So, when the power agent yesterday told a throng of reporters that he has “numerous options” for free agent shortstop Stephen Drew to sign a multi-year contract, it would be foolish not to believe him.Right now, though, it’s difficult to see.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Scott Boras chuckled when asked if he was having a problem finding multiyear contract offers for shortstop Stephen Drew.    

Jaguars veteran running back Maurice Jones-Drew is playing out the final season of his contract, but should the Jaguars bring him back? The Jacksonville Jaguars season is going about as expected in a rebuilding year, outside of one area. The running game has been a chore for the Jaguars during the season, which is typically something they've always been productive out. Especially when they have a healthy Maurice Jones-Drew carrying the football. Even Jones-Drew has had a frustrating season thus far however, getting off to painfully slow start and not hitting the 100 yard mark in a game...

Maurice Jones-Drew (hamstring) is not practicing Thursday, as expected.

The Detroit Lions tailback missed practice Thursday, the team's first since Bush pulled his calf muscle during warmups for Sunday's game in Philadelphia. He didn't play in the game. But Bush maintained this week that he expected to play Monday against the Baltimore Ravens.

ALLEN PARK — Even though Reggie Bush expects to play on Monday he did not practice Thursday. The Detroit Lions running back was one of seven Lions who were sidelined for the first practice in preparation for their Monday Night Football game against the Baltimore Ravens. Bush injured his calf...

So Kirk Cousins will be the Washington Redskins‘ starting quarterback for the rest of the season. Coach Mike Shanahan decided to shut down Robert Griffin III to avoid the risk of injury going into the offseason. Many believe that Cousins and Griffin are just pawns in a chess match between Shanahan and owner Daniel Snyder, […]    

The Browns might face Jay Cutler, who's coming off a high ankle sprain.

Left tackle Nate Solder returned to practice today after missing the first regular-season workout of his career. Solder has been diagnosed with a concussion for the third time in three years. He'll have to pass one more test to be cleared for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.Wide receiver Aaron Dobson was the only player missing from today's practice. There is no specific timetable for his return with the sprained left foot, but he was still wearing a walking boot as recently as Sunday.

The top end of the free agent market for starting pitching may be at a standstill until Masahiro Tanaka’s posting status is resolved, but that didn’t stop the Mets from making a move that could just have easily worked for a contender as a non-contender. On Wednesday, they signed Bartolo Colon to a two-year, $20 […]

ORLANDO, Fla. — The likelihood of a trade sending Tampa Bay ace David Price to Seattle took a hit Wednesday when his agent, Bo McKinnis, rejected the idea of negotiating…

Former Nats outfielder Michael Morse is returning to the National League after reaching a one-year deal with the San Francisco Giants worth $5 million plus incentives.

Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey missed Wednesday's practice to be in Massachusetts for his appearance before the Aaron Hernandez murder case grand jury. Pouncey was subpoenaed after the Dolphins game against the New England Patriots in October. After the Miami Dolphins' 27-17 loss to the New England Patriots in October, center Mike Pouncey was served with a subpoena to appear before the grand jury considering the murder case against former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez. Yesterday, Pouncey missed the Dolphins' practice tp travel back to Massachusetts in order to testify. Pouncey...

The 49ers and Bucs released their first practice participation reports of Week 15. We break down the notable names, including Michael Crabtree, Mike Iupati and Tarell Brown. New to Niners Nation? Sign up here and join the discussion! The San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers released their first injury reports for Week 15, and we have a few notable names to discuss. The Wednesday report always has more issues than Thursday and Friday, as Wednesday is often a rest day for veterans. However, there are still some players worth discussion. The 49ers listed Michael Crabtree as limited...

Could Drew Smyly be headed back to the bullpen? A report seemingly out of left field -- but actually out of Minneapolis -- surfaced earlier today: Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN out of Minneapolis reported that the Tigers may be interested in starting pitcher Ervin Santana. I'm told to count the #Tigers in on FA pitcher Ervin Santana. Nothing there w/ the #MNTwins because of the draft pick compensation involved. — Darren Wolfson (@DarrenWolfson) December 11, 2013 Santana, a 32 year old* right-hander from the Dominican Republic, is a free agent for the first time this offseason. He spent...