Major League Baseball will have a shortened season, with 60 scheduled on the slate rather than the usual 162. But the playoffs will be expanded, moving from 10 to 16 teams. So, which unexpected squads will benefit the most from the opportunity to get in? Sports Illustrated host Robin Lundberg talked with SI baseball writer Emma Baccellieri and Max Goodman of InsidethePinstripes to get their thoughts on that very question.
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The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to cut quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The reported move comes just hours after the franchise agreed to sign Gardner Minshew to a two-year deal and days after after the team released signal-caller Brian Hoyer.
The Minnesota Vikings will sign running back Aaron Jones after the Green Bay Packers released the veteran on Monday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Tuesday morning. The deal will be for one year and $7 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Free agent running back Derrick Henry has agreed to sign a two-year contract worth $16 million with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Cleveland Browns are reportedly adding Jameis Winston to the team, providing depth behind Deshaun Watson after his injury-plagued season.
