DJ Peters Signs Minor-League Deal With Texas

Free-agent pitcher DJ Peters signed a minor-league contract with the Texas Rangers. The 28-year-old has been part of the Dodgers, Rangers, and Tigers organizations in the past and spent one season in the KBO as an outfielder. He's now a full-time pitcher and spent 2023 with the Tigers, pitching in the Florida Complex League. It […]

Astros Manager Won't Name Closer Between Ryan Pressly, Josh Hader

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada would not name a closer when reporters asked him over the weekend at the team's FanFest. This is notable as the Astros just signed closer Josh Hader to a record-breaking contract. Ryan Pressly, who locked down 31 saves for Houston last season, was the clear incumbent before the Hader signing. […]

Ken Giles Will Throw A Bullpen Session For Potential Suitors

Free-agent relief pitcher Ken Giles will throw a bullpen session for interested teams on Friday, Jan. 26 in Phoenix, Arizona, according to Jon Heyman. Due to injury, the 33-year-old has appeared in just nine games over the last three seasons, so he wants to prove to teams that he is finally healthy and ready to […]

Brayan Bello To Emphasize His Slider More In 2024

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello told reporters over the weekend that he plans to use his slider more during the 2024 season. He only threw his slider 17.7% of the time in 2023 but induced a whiff rate of 25.6% on the pitch, according to Baseball Savant. The 24-year-old appears to be looking […]

Alex Cobb Begins Throwing Program

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb (hip) started throwing from flat ground over the weekend as he continues to recover from offseason hip surgery. "Sixty feet. Nothing crazy. But it feels great," the 36-year-old told reporters. He added, "It feels way better than it did at the end of the year." It's an encouraging […]

Blue Jays Keeping Tabs On Blake Snell

Free-agent pitcher Blake Snell, who is coming off his second Cy Young Award, has had his market "quietly monitored" by the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The two-time Cy Young winner is reportedly seeking a multi-year deal of around $240 million. Numerous teams, including the Yankees, Red Sox, Angels, Giants, […]

Riley Greene Progressing In His Rehab

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (elbow) is progressing in his rehab, according to Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free Press. Greene underwent Tommy John surgery on his non-throwing arm back in September and has been rehabbing and training at the team's complex in Florida. He's been hitting, playing catch, and doing some defensive drills, per […]

Yankees And Rangers Interested In Hector Neris

Free-agent relief pitcher Hector Neris is drawing interest from both the New York Yankees and the Texas Rangers. Mark Feinsand of MLB Network stated that the two clubs have emerged as the front-runners to land the 34-year-old veteran. Neris is coming off an excellent 2023 season in which he finished with a 1.71 ERA, 1.054 […]

Enrique Hernandez Is Gaining Interest From The Angels

Free-agent utility man Enrique Hernandez is drawing interest from the Los Angeles Angels, according to Ken Rosenthal. The veteran infielder had surgery to repair a double hernia back in October, so the market has been slow to show interest in him. He would fit in nicely with the Angels' lineup, as he can play all […]

Matt Shaw Taking Reps At Third Base

Chicago Cubs shortstop Matt Shaw has been taking reps at third base, he told reporters. Shaw was the 13th overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft and was primarily a middle infielder in college at The University of Maryland. Shaw said he's taken "probably 99%" of his reps at third base and added that "you […]

James Paxton Drawing Interest From Baltimore

Free-agent starting pitcher James Paxton is drawing interest from the Baltimore Orioles, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The veteran southpaw started 19 games for the Red Sox last season, putting up a solid 7-5 record to go along with a 4.50 ERA, 1.313 WHIP, and 101:33 K/BB over 96 innings. The […]

Paul Goldschmidt Extension Talks Will Wait Until Start Of Season

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, who will be an unrestricted free agent after the upcoming season, will need to wait until the start of the 2024 season for potential extension talks to begin. In regards to an extension for Goldschmidt, president of baseball operations John Mozeliak told reporters on Saturday"I think right now, […]

Julio Jones Could See More Action In Monday's Playoff Game

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Julio Jones should see an uptick in targets in Monday's Wild Card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Star wideout A.J. Brown (knee) has been ruled out so the Eagles will need the veteran Jones to step up. The Philadelphia passing game will still heavily revolve around DeVonta Smith and […]

Bills-Steelers Postponed To Monday Due To Extreme Weather

Sunday's Wild Card playoff matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills has been postponed to 4:30 PM ET on Monday due to extreme weather. The game was originally scheduled for Sunday at 1:00 PM ET but with cold temperatures and heavy snow expected in the forecast, the decision has been made to re-schedule […]

Sean Manaea Officially Signs With The Mets

New York Mets left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea has officially signed a two-year, $28 million contract with the team. This deal was announced last week but now the team has made it official. Manaea was a free agent this offseason and coming off a 4.44 ERA (3.90 FIP), 1.241 WHIP, and 128:42 K/BB over 117 2/3 […]

The Bears Have Not Come To A Decision On Justin Fields' Future

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has an uncertain future with the team, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Bears via their trade with the Carolina Panthers have the number one pick in the upcoming NFL draft. Per Rapoport, the team will evaluate the incoming QB class as part of their draft process. This has […]

Sean Manaea Signs Two-Year Deal With The Mets

Free-agent left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea has signed a two-year, $28 million contract with the New York Mets. The deal includes an opt-out after the 2024 season as well. The 31-year-old lefty was solid with the San Francisco Giants last season, finishing with a 4.44 ERA (3.90 FIP), 1.241 WHIP, and 128:42 K/BB over 117 2/3 […]

Riley Patterson Elevated To The Active Roster

Cleveland Browns kicker Riley Patterson has been elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's Week 18 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. Starting kicker Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) hurt his hamstring back in Week 16 against the Texans while chasing down Cameron Johnson, who returned a kickoff for a touchdown. Luckily for Hopkins, the Browns have […]

Oneil Cruz Healthy For The Start Of The Season

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (ankle) is healthy heading into the 2024 season, according to manager Derek Shelton. "He's healthy. He's moving around. That's a really encouraging sign for everybody who's a Pirates fan," Shelton told reporters. The 25-year-old shortstop fractured his left ankle back in April of the '23 season and missed the entire […]

Juwan Johnson Returns To Action On Sunday

Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (shoulder) has returned to action on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Johnson hurt his shoulder earlier in the contest and was questionable to return but has re-entered the contest. That's big news for the Saints offense as Johnson is having himself a huge […]

Will Levis Questionable To Return With A Foot Injury

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 17 game against the Houston Texans. Levis was injured on a strip sack, which led to a Texans defensive touchdown during the second quarter, and was slow to get up. He went to the blue medical tent and eventually went to […]

Juwan Johnson Injures Shoulder, Questionable To Return

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (shoulder) is questionable to return for Sunday's Week 17 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Johnson injured his shoulder on a long reception during the second quarter of Sunday's contest. He was on his way to a big game as he already scored earlier in the contest but […]

Brian Burns Returns To Action On Sunday

Carolina Panthers edge rusher Brian Burns (knee) has returned to Sunday's Week 17 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars after missing some snaps with a knee injury. Burns initially injured his knee in the first quarter and was deemed questionable to return. However, he didn't end up missing much time and is back out there now. […]

Brian Burns Questionable To Return On Sunday

Carolina Panthers edge rusher Brian Burns (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's Week 17 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Burns appeared to injure his knee at some point in the first quarter. His absence is a big blow to the Panthers' defense, as he's their best player on that side of the ball. The […]

Justyn Ross And Richie James To See Expanded Roles

Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Justyn Ross and Richie James should both see extended roles over the next few weeks, according to Jonathan Jones of NFL on CBS. To spark their stagnant offense, Jones said the Chiefs will look to get the second-year wideout Ross and veteran James some more targets. Neither player has made […]

Hunter Henry Travels With Team, Has Chance To Play In Week 17

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) has traveled with the team to Buffalo and has a chance to play in Week 17 against the Bills. Henry, who is listed as questionable, was absent from last Sunday's win over the Denver Broncos in Week 16 but is trending in the right direction for this […]

Kayshon Boutte Ruled Out For Week 17

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 17 game against the Buffalo Bills. Boutte did not even make the trip with the team to Buffalo. The rookie wideout has appeared in just four games this season, usually as a healthy scratch, so his absence on Sunday shouldn't […]

Vaughn Grissom Traded To The Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom as part of their trade that sent Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves. Boston is sending Sale and a majority of his $27.5 million 2023 salary to Atlanta in exchange for Grissom, who is a highly regarded infield prospect. Grissom has seen major league action in […]

Chris Sale Traded To The Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves have acquired starting pitcher Chris Sale in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com. Passan also noted that Vaughn Grissom, a talented infield prospect, is heading to Boston as part of the return. Sale put up a 4.30 ERA, 1.130 WHIP, and 125:29 K/BB ratio over […]

Keaontay Ingram Elevated To Chiefs Active Roster

Kansas City Chiefs running back Keaontay Ingram has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Ingram, who began the season with the Cardinals, signed with the Chiefs' practice squad back in late November. Ingram's elevation could mean that Isiah Pacheco (concussion) or […]