Framber Valdez Hasn't Had Extension Talks With Astros

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez hasn't had any contract-extension talks with the team this offseason in the lead-up to spring training. New general manager Dana Brown and the Astros front office will surely start talking extension with Valdez at some point this spring. They just signed fellow starter Cristian Javier to a five-year, $64 million […]

Michael Wacha Agrees With Padres

Free-agent right-hander Michael Wacha agreed to an undisclosed deal with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, pending a physical, according to sources. The deal is expected to be for multiple years with an opt-out clause. The 31-year-old starting pitcher gives the Friars some much-needed rotation depth alongside Nick Martinez and Seth Lugo, who are entering […]

Juan Soto Moving To Left Field In 2023

San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin said that outfielder Juan Soto will play left field this season. Soto has played right field throughout his career, but the Padres' outfield mix suggested he might need to move around this year. Melvin said the club would keep him in left. "His preparation is pretty epic. He would […]

Padres Checking In On Michael Wacha

The San Diego Padres have checked in with free-agent starting pitcher Michael Wacha. The 31-year-old veteran right-hander remains available on the open market with pitchers and catchers reporting to spring camps this week. He played the 2022 season with the Boston Red Sox, going 11-2 with a 3.32 ERA (4.14 FIP), 1.11 WHIP and 20.2 […]

Jasson Dominguez Likely To Spend Another Year In Minors

New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez was invited to big-league spring training this year, but he just turned 20 years old and likely has at least one more year in the minors before he makes his major-league debut. However, the Yankees think he has the potential to be a cornerstone player when he eventually […]

Anthony Volpe Expected To Start At Triple-A

New York Yankees shortstop prospect Anthony Volpe will likely start the year at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after only getting 89 at-bats at Triple-A in 2022 while hitting only .236. The Yankees have high expectations for both Volpe and Oswald Peraza, who is considered the favorite to win the shortstop job over Isiah Kiner-Falefa in spring training. […]

Raiders To Release Derek Carr Before Tuesday Deadline

The Las Vegas Raiders will be releasing quarterback Derek Carr in advance of his money becoming fully guaranteed on Tuesday. Carr informed the Raiders on Sunday that he wasn't willing to accept a trade to the New Orleans Saints or any other team due to his no-trade clause. It was a long shot that the […]

Dylan Moore, Sam Haggerty Could Be A Bit Behind

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said the team's top two bench players -- Dylan Moore (core) and Sam Haggerty (groin) -- may be a bit behind schedule in spring training when position players report on Feb. 20. Moore had core-muscle surgery in early December and had "a bit of a setback" in his rehab. […]

AJ Pollock To Platoon In Left Field

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto and manager Scott Servais announced that they will use a platoon in left field in 2023 with veteran AJ Pollock, who signed a one-year deal in free agency. Pollock will start against left-handed pitchers. The 35-year-old has a .304/.350/.593 slash line with 24 doubles, 31 homers, 75 RBI, 26 […]

Kyle Freeland To Pitch In World Baseball Classic

Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland has been officially named to the roster for Team USA for the upcoming 2023 World Baseball Classic. He will be replacing New York Yankees left-handed starter Nestor Cortes, who had to drop out after suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain. The 29-year-old Freeland had a 4.53 ERA (4.21 FIP), 1.41 […]

Drew Pomeranz Likely To Be Limited In Spring Training

San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin said that relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz (elbow) will likely be limited for the start of spring training. It shouldn't come as much of a surprise after Pomeranz didn't pitch at all in 2022 after having flexor tendon surgery in 2021. The 34-year-old veteran southpaw has only thrown 44 1/3 […]

MLB Sticking With Extra-Innings Baserunner

Major League Baseball will stick with a runner at second base in all regular season extra-inning games, according to a source familiar with the situation. MLB's joint competition committee voted unanimously to adopt the rule full time after it had been in place the last three years. The league is also tweaking the rule that […]

Nic Enright Diagnosed With Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Miami Marlins right-hander Nic Enright was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin's lymphoma in late December, 12 days after he was taken by the Marlins in the Rule 5 draft. The 26-year-old has developed a plan of attack and has avoided chemotherapy. Instead a port was put into his chest in December and he underwent a […]

Braves Impressed With Vaughn Grissom

Atlanta Braves third base coach/infielders coach Ron Washington has liked what he's seen from young shortstop Vaughn Grissom. "I'm not thinking he can do the job, I know he can do the job," Washington said when asked about Grissom's chances of being the Opening Day shortstop. "But he has to come up in here and […]

Bo Bichette Plans To Be More Aggressive On The Bases

Toronto Blue Jays general manager John Schneider said the team wants to be more aggressive on the bases in 2023, and shortstop Bo Bichette echoed that by saying he had already planned on being more aggressive this year, regardless of the new bases and rules. Bichette had 13 stolen bases in 2022 and a career-high […]

Kliff Kingsbury Meets With Ravens

Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury had talks with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday about potentially joining their coaching staff, according to sources. However, the talks didn't produce an imminent fit on timing and other factors, according to a league source. Kingsbury took a little time away after being fired by the Cardinals following […]

Commanders To Interview Greg Roman For OC Job

The Washington Commanders will interview former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman this week for their vacant offensive coordinator position. The Commanders are also working on bringing in Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy for an interview after the Super Bowl concluded on Sunday. Roman had his fair share of success running Baltimore's offense […]

Lou Anarumo, Jonathan Gannon The Finalists In Arizona

According to a source, the Arizona Cardinals have focused their head-coaching search on Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon. The Cardinals have been waiting until after the Super Bowl to interview Gannon for the position, which is expected to happen on Monday. New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike […]

Lane Johnson To Have Surgery This Week

Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson (groin), who played through a torn adductor in the playoffs, will have surgery on it later this week, according to sources. Johnson delayed his surgery so that he could play in the postseason, but he'll now be able to recover during the offseason. The 32-year-old four-time Pro Bowler is […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Expected To Have Active Free-Agent Market

San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is expected to attract significant interest on the open market next month. Among the teams that could have interest in him include the New York Jets, Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Garoppolo is highly unlikely to return to the 49ers in […]

Panthers Keeping Tabs On Derek Carr

The Carolina Panthers are expected to monitor Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr's situation this offseason to determine if he's worth pursuing as their quarterback in 2023 and beyond. Carr informed the Raiders on Sunday that he won't accept a trade to any NFL team, which means he's likely to be released before his contract […]

Jets Have Inquired About Aaron Rodgers

The New York Jets have inquired about Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' availability this offseason, according to sources. It's a move that was expected for the Jets as they explore veteran QB options. Rodgers is still in the process of trying to decide whether he wants to continue playing in 2023, and if he […]

Patrick Mahomes Says He'll Be Ready For OTAs

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) said that his Grade 2 high-ankle sprain won't affect him being ready for organized team activities this offseason. "The only thing that will take a hit is my golf game," Mahomes said at his Super Bowl MVP press conference after the 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in […]

Andy Reid Considering Retirement?

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid didn't say "no" when asked if he'd retire following Super Bowl LVII against his old team, the Philadelphia Eagles, on Sunday, Feb. 12. Reid said he's enjoying this year's Super Bowl more than in some of his past trips to the big game, perhaps a sign that he's […]

Rex Ryan Interviews For Broncos Defensive Coordinator Job

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton surprisingly interviewed ESPN's Rex Ryan for the team's defensive coordinator position this week. Ryan was previously a head coach for the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills and currently works for ESPN. Payton and Ryan haven't worked in the NFL together in the past, but Payton has history with […]

Brian Johnson, Jim Bob Cooter Candidates For Panthers OC Job

Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson is believed to be a candidate for the Carolina Panthers' offensive coordinator position. However, if current Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen becomes the next head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said they will likely promote Johnson to offensive coordinator. Johnson's work with quarterback Jalen […]

Thomas Brown To Meet With Buccaneers, Panthers

Los Angeles Rams assistant head coach Thomas Brown is scheduled to have a second interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wednesday for their offensive coordinator position, according to sources. He will then meet with the Carolina Panthers for a second interview on Thursday for the same position. Brown is a rising coach that knows […]

Dan Pitcher Staying In Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher will remain with the team for another season to work with quarterback Joe Burrow, according to sources. Pitcher had two interviews with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their offensive coordinator position and was considered a top candidate for the job. He'll most likely be in the mix for offensive […]

Texans Hire Bobby Slowik As Offensive Coordinator

The Houston Texans hired San Francisco 49ers passing-game coordinator Bobby Slowik as their offensive coordinator on Sunday, according to sources. Slowik and new Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans spent the last six years together in San Francisco, both starting their coaching careers as defensive quality control assistants. The 35-year-old Slowik hasn't called plays before in […]

Cardinals To Interview Jonathan Gannon

The Arizona Cardinals are expected to request permission to interview Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon for their vacant head-coaching position this week, according to sources. Arizona's other candidates for the job are New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka and Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. The Cardinals would interview Gannon on Monday, following […]