Ex-Packers RB Taylor, 49ers agree to one-year deal, per agent
The San Francisco 49ers signed running back Patrick Taylor Jr. to a one-year contract to add depth to their running back room.
Taylor played for the Green Bay Packers and is set to compete for a roster spot with the 49ers, joining a group that includes Christian McCaffrey and others. [ more ]
Details emerge on 49ers' 1-year deals with Jon Feliciano and Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
Feliciano and Flannigan-Fowles re-signed with the 49ers on one-year deals with detailed contract information provided.
Flannigan-Fowles' contract includes reduced impact on the salary cap due to the team utilizing a portion of salary that won't count against the cap for veteran players. [ more ]
The Oakland A's made roster moves, recalling Tyler Soderstrom and Osvaldo Bido, selecting Easton Lucas, and making other adjustments to their lineup. [ more ]
Kevin Pillar gets $1 million salary in new deal with Chicago White Sox
Kevin Pillar's contract with the Chicago White Sox includes a $1 million salary in the majors and $180,000 in the minors, with performance bonuses available.
Max Stassi's injury led to Robbie Grossman's minor league contract and Korey Lee being recalled as the potential backup catcher. [ more ]
Manhattan's Luxury Home Market Continues to Disappoint This April
Manhattan's luxury real estate market sees unseasonably slow activity, with fewer than 20 deals for $4 million or more, signaling potential concerns. [ more ]
Pirates adding catching depth by signing two-time All-Star Yasmani Grandal, AP source says
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed catcher Yasmani Grandal to a one-year, $2.5 million contract.
Grandal will provide depth at catcher for the Pirates, as their rookie catcher Endy Rodríguez is ruled out for 2024 due to Tommy John surgery. [ more ]
Two Liverpool players have been tipped to leave after Jurgen Klopp's departure
Glen Johnson expresses concern that Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah may leave Liverpool if the next manager does not replicate Klopp's success quickly.
Both Salah and Alexander-Arnold have less than 18 months left on their contracts, which may allow them to negotiate moves with other clubs in January 2025. [ more ]
"Always the possibility" - Pundit suggests Liverpool duo could "have their heads turned" following Jurgen Klopp exit
The departure of Jurgen Klopp from Liverpool has significant implications for the contract situations of key senior players like Salah, van Dijk, and Alexander-Arnold.
Klopp's presence was a significant influence in retaining and attracting top players at Liverpool. [ more ]
Soon to stream everywhere: Rogan & Cooper. But Spotify still makes the money happen. - RAIN News
Joe Rogan and Alex Cooper negotiated new contracts with Spotify, removing the exclusive distribution aspect and making their podcasts available on any podcast app.
Spotify will continue to be the exclusive ad sales representative for Joe Rogan's show and Call Her Daddy, while maintaining exclusive distribution of the video presentation of Call Her Daddy. [ more ]