49ers Hire Klint Kubiak For Top Offensive Role

The San Francisco 49ers hired former Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator and Denver Broncos quarterbacks coach Klint Kubiak to a top role on head coach Kyle Shanahan's offensive staff on Thursday, according to sources. He'll be replacing Bobby Slowik, who became the Houston Texans' offensive coordinator. Kubiak's brother, Klay, is already San Fran's assistant quarterbacks coach, […]

Saquon Barkley Could Return For $14 Million Per Season

New York Giants impending free-agent running back Saquon Barkley finished fourth in the NFL in rushing in 2022 with 1,312 yards, and his nine carries of 20-plus yards placed him fifth in the league. Barkley could be a candidate for the franchise tag, and his injury history doesn't help his cause for a long-term deal. […]

Yoan Moncada Taking Better Care Of His Body

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada has impressed new manager Pedro Grifol so far. Moncada is scheduled to play for Team Cuba in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, which is a risk for a player that has had his fair share of injuries over the years. He hit just .212/.273/.353 with 12 home runs […]

Anthony DeSclafani Says He's 100 Percent

San Francisco Giants right-hander Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) said he is fully healthy in spring training and intends to bounce back this year after being limited to five starts in 2022 after having season-ending ankle surgery. DeSclafani had an ERA over 6.00 in his 19 innings pitched last year, too, so it was all bad. The […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Says His Shoulder Is 100%

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder, wrist) said his shoulder is 100 percent healthy. "It's just locked in. I feel like it's not going to come out anymore and it feels really secure. It just feels right," Tatis said. In addition to having surgery on his left shoulder, the 24-year-old phenom also had […]

Clayton Kershaw May Not Pitch In World Baseball Classic

Team USA general manager Tony Reagins said that "there are some challenges in getting Clayton Kershaw cleared" for the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The exact reason for Kershaw's uncertain status is not known. The most common hold-up for players to play in the WBC is the need to secure insurance coverage, particularly those with a […]

Andrew Painter Has A New Pitch

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter, who stands at 6-foot-7 at 19 years old, has added a cutter to his repertoire this year. Catcher J.T. Realmuto thought Painter's cutter reminded him of Zack Wheeler's. Painter has ascended quickly and could become the first teenager to pitch for the team since 1980. He's in camp this […]

Shintaro Fujinami Impresses At A's Camp

Oakland Athletics right-hander Shintaro Fujinami was impressive in his first side session at spring training on Thursday. The 28-year-old Japanese sensation drew rave reviews and threw all six of his pitches -- four-seam fastball, two-seam fastball, cutter, slider, splitter and curveball -- during a bullpen session of around 40 pitches. "The big splitter was nasty," […]

Diamondbacks Closing Situation Will Be Fluid This Year

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said the team's closing situation this year will be "fluid in that area." "What I've done for the past six years is, I've always had a closer. That's just how my mind works. But I've got to evolve a little bit in that area. So if I feel the need […]

Jacob deGrom To Be Evaluated Friday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) will be evaluated on Friday. If that goes well, manager Bruce Bochy said that deGrom could throw again as early as Saturday. The Rangers pushed deGrom's throwing session back on Wednesday after he reported tightness in his left side during a bullpen session earlier this week. The Rangers […]

Ryan Helsley Loses Arbitration Case Against Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley lost his salary arbitration case on Thursday, according to a source. He will make $2.15 million in 2023 instead of the $3 million that he filed for. Helsley will still be St. Louis' primary closer in 2023 after the All-Star had a career-best 1.25 ERA (2.34 FIP), 0.74 WHIP, […]

Eagles New OC Expected To Call Plays

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said he will continue the practice of having his offensive coordinator call the plays in games. Former offensive coordinator Shane Steichen left the organization to become the Indianapolis Colts' new head coach earlier this week, so Philly is looking to replace him after losing Super Bowl LVII to the […]

Cardinals Request To Interview Joel Thomas For OC Position

The Arizona Cardinals have requested to interview New Orleans Saints running backs coach Joel Thomas for their offensive coordinator position, according to a source. In addition to Thomas, Arizona has also requested to interview Cleveland Browns quarterbacks coach Drew Petzing and Washington Commanders wide receivers coach Drew Terrell. New head coach Jonathan Gannon, previously the […]

Cardinals Request To Interview Drew Terrell

The Arizona Cardinals have requested to interview Washington Commanders wide receivers coach Drew Terrell for their vacant offensive coordinator position, according to a source. Terrell is just 31 years old and is highly regarded in NFL coaching circles. He has been on head coach Ron Rivera's staff since 2018 with the Carolina Panthers. Terrell is […]

Cardinals Request To Interview Drew Petzing For OC Job

The Arizona Cardinals have requested to interview Cleveland Browns quarterbacks coach Drew Petzing for their offensive coordinator position under new head coach Jonathan Gannon, according to a source. Petzing is considered a strong candidate for the job. He was Cleveland's tight ends coach in 2020 and 2021 before coaching QBs last season with the Browns. […]

Giants Re-Sign Isaiah Hodgins

The New York Giants re-signed impending exclusive-rights free-agent wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. Hodgins was a great story for the Giants in 2022 after he was claimed off waivers from the Buffalo Bills in the middle of the season. The 24-year-old became a big part of New York's passing game […]

Alvin Kamara Indicted On Thursday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was indicted on Thursday by a Clark County grand jury for an alleged beating at a Las Vegas night club early in 2022. Kamara was officially indicted on criminal charges of conspiracy to commit battery and battery resulting in substantial bodily harm. A judge set a court date […]

Michael Kopech On Track To Be Ready

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) doesn't seem to have any issues after undergoing right knee surgery late last season. "He's on pace. He's in a good spot," manager Pedro Grifol said. Kopech has already thrown a couple of bullpen sessions in spring training and has been looking good. The 26-year-old also dealt […]

Rays Move Andrew Kittredge To 60-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays moved relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (elbow) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday and added right-hander Trevor Kelley to the 40-man roster in a corresponding move. Kelley was already with the team on a minor-league deal. Kittredge had Tommy John surgery last June and is expected to miss at least the […]

Cole Hamels Agrees With Padres On Minor-League Deal

Free-agent left-hander Cole Hamels and the San Diego Padres agreed to a minor-league deal on Thursday, according to a source familiar with the deal. Hamels is likely to receive an invitation to major-league spring training and can make as much as $2 million if he's in the majors in 2023. The San Diego native is […]

Luis Rengifo Wins Arbitration Case Thursday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo won his salary arbitration case against the team on Thursday, according to a source. Rengifo will earn $2.3 million in 2023 instead of the $2 million that the Angels filed for. The Angels failed to upgrade at the shortstop position in the offseason, so Rengifo is expected to enter […]

Diamondbacks Win Arbitration Case Over Josh Rojas

The Arizona Diamondbacks won their salary arbitration case against infielder Josh Rojas on Thursday, according to a source. Rojas will earn $2.575 million in 2023 instead of the $2.9 million that he filed for. In his fourth MLB season with the D-backs in 2022, Rojas hit .269/.349/.391 with a .739 OPS, nine home runs, 56 […]

Harold Ramirez Wins Arbitration Case

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Harold Ramirez won his salary arbitration case over the team on Thursday, according to a source. He will make $2.2 million in 2023 instead of the $1.9 million that the Rays filed for. Ramirez is an outfield regular for the Rays heading into the 2023 season after he slashed an impressive […]

Aaron Ashby Expected To Miss A Couple Months

The Milwaukee Brewers expect left-hander Aaron Ashby (shoulder) to miss "a couple months" with shoulder inflammation, according to manager Craig Counsell. Ashby was going to be behind the other pitchers in Brewers camp due to a left shoulder issue, and now he's going to miss the first couple months of the 2023 season. It obviously […]

Matt Moore Officially Agrees With Angels

Free-agent left-hander Matt Moore officially agreed to a one-year, $7.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. Moore could immediately become an option for saves for the Angels, alongside Carlos Estevez, Jimmy Herget and Ryan Tepera. A starter for the majority of his career, the 33-year-old veteran southpaw pitched exclusively in relief for […]

Michael Brantley Remains Day-To-Day

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said that outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) remains day-to-day with spring training beginning this week. "It's still day-to-day. He's hitting, fielding ground balls, moving well, not feeling much pain. He's on course. I think it's going to go down to the wire, but I think it's going to be close." […]

Mookie Betts Gains Eight Pounds

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts gained eight pounds in the offseason to add some strength. It came at the recommendation of Driveline, where he went this winter "because my employer told me to." Betts made his sixth All-Star team in 2022 and also clubbed a career-high 35 home runs while slashing .269/.340/.533 with an […]

Kenta Maeda Throws Bullpen Thursday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (elbow) said he threw around 40 pitches in his first bullpen session of spring training on Thursday, and he topped out around 89 mph. "In comparison to what I was throwing in September last year, it feels much better right now," Maeda said. "I can tell you that much." […]

Oneil Cruz Shooting For 30-30 Or 40-40 Season

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz said his goals in 2023 include having a 30-30 or 40-40 season. "The one that is going to be under my control is to play hard and put on a good show for the people in Pittsburgh who go to see me play," Cruz said. The 24-year-old Dominican hit .233/.294/.450 […]

Corbin Burnes Not Happy After Arbitration Case

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes said he wishes the Brewers would have handled his salary arbitration hearing on Wednesday with a little more respect. "There's no denying that the relationship is definitely hurt," Burnes said. Milwaukee will pay Burnes $10.01 million in 2023 instead of the $10.75 million salary he requested. It's business, and […]