Jeff Hoffman Released By Twins

The Minnesota Twins granted right-hander Jeff Hoffman his release on Tuesday, per an out in his contract. Hoffman throws hard from the right side and was decent in four Grapefruit League relief appearances for the Twins this spring, but he'll be looking for a new opportunity with Opening Day quickly approaching this Thursday. In his […]

Kris Bubic Named Royals Fifth Starter

Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic will be the team's No. 5 starter to open the 2023 regular season, according to manager Matt Quatraro. Bubic gets the chance with Daniel Lynch (shoulder) getting injured. The 25-year-old southpaw looked very good this spring, posting a 1.74 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, seven walks and 15 strikeouts in five […]

Sean Doolittle, Tanner Rainey To Continue Rehabbing

Washington Nationals relief pitchers Sean Doolittle (elbow) and Tanner Rainey (elbow) will return to Florida to continue their respective elbow rehabs after the 2023 regular season begins. Doolittle is a little further along than Rainey, who is still recovering from Tommy John surgery. "He's building up strength, he's throwing," manager Dave Martinez said of Doolittle. […]

Hunter Gaddis Expected To Enter Rotation

With Cleveland Guardians starter Triston McKenzie (shoulder, triceps) starting the year on the injured list, Hunter Gaddis, who is currently stretched out to 70 pitches, is the most likely candidate to take McKenzie's spot in the starting rotation. The Guardians could also choose to start Zach Plesac through the first turn, as he's currently scheduled […]

Josiah Gray To Make Season Debut Saturday

Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray will start the second game of the season on Saturday against the division-rival Atlanta Braves. Gray will look to continue pitching well after allowing only three runs (one earned) on 13 hits while walking two and striking out 14 in five starts over 16 1/3 innings in Grapefruit League play […]

Devin Duvernay Expected To Return In 2023

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh made it sound like wide receiver Devin Duvernay would return to the team in 2023 despite the recent addition of Nelson Agholor. Duvernay has been in danger of being a salary cap casualty this offseason after catching 37 passes for 407 yards and three touchdowns in 14 regular season […]

Matthew Stafford Won't Have Any Limitations

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that quarterback Matthew Stafford (neck) is healthy and will be ready for the 2023 season. "There will be no limitations. He'll be ready to roll," McVay said. Stafford wasn't healthy last year and missed the final seven games of the season due to a spinal-cord contusion. The […]

Trey Lance Has A Chance To Regain Starting Job

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Tuesday that quarterback Trey Lance has a shot to regain the starting job under center in 2023. "With Brock being hurt, (Trey Lance) has a chance to regain that," Shanahan said. On Monday, general manager John Lynch said that Purdy "has earned the right" to be […]

Giants A Long Shot For Odell Beckham Jr.

ESPN New York's Jordan Raanan writes that free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. reuniting with the New York Giants is a long shot, at best, right now. Owner John Mara left the door open for the Giants to pursue a reunion with Beckham this offseason. The Giants could still use some upgrades at the position, […]

DJ Chark Undergoes Ankle Surgery

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich said that wide receiver DJ Chark (ankle) recently underwent ankle surgery, but he could be ready for part of organized team activities this spring. The 26-year-old should be ready for training camp this summer and the start of the 2023 regular season, but his surgery is noteworthy as he […]

Michael Thomas Making Progress In Recovery

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that wide receiver Michael Thomas (toe) is making progress in his recovery, but he's not 100 percent yet and the team is going to be cautious with him in the offseason. Thomas and the Saints restructured his contract to keep him around in 2023 after he missed […]

Aaron Rodgers Trade Could Involve Two Second-Round Picks

The Green Bay Packers and New York Jets continue to work on trade negotiations for veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, with protection for draft-pick compensation emerging as a key holdup to a deal in the event that Rodgers doesn't play in 2024. According to multiple sources, the trade is currently surrounding a swap that would send […]

Irv Smith Jr. Agrees To One-Year Deal With Bengals

Free-agent tight end Irv Smith Jr. agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday, according to a source. Smith is a much-needed addition for the Bengals at the tight end position after they lost Hayden Hurst in free agency. Cincinnati also has Devin Asiasi, Tanner Hudson and Nick Bowers at the […]

Tigers Release Cesar Hernandez

The Detroit Tigers granted second baseman Cesar Hernandez his release on Tuesday. Hernandez wasn't going to make the team's Opening Day roster, so he asked for and was granted his release after hitting .234 (11-for-47) with seven doubles, four RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in 19 Grapefruit League games with the team […]

James McCann Likely To Open On Injured List

Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann (oblique) missed the final seven games of spring training after feeling soreness in his left oblique in a March 20 Grapefruit League game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 32-year-old backstop called the injury "minor," but general manager Mike Elias said it's "likely" that McCann will begin the 2023 season on […]

Mychal Givens Headed To Injured List

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Mychal Givens (knee) appears headed to the injured list to open the 2023 season, as general manager Mike Elias said the 32-year-old right-hander is running out of time to get ready. Givens tested his injured left knee during a simulated game on Sunday, but he again felt pain and threw only […]

Leody Taveras Out Another Week

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that outfielder Leody Taveras (oblique) will miss "maybe a week" as he continues to recover from an oblique injury that has kept him out since March 3. The most likely option to fill in at center field for the Rangers with Taveras on the shelf is Adolis Garcia. In […]

Sergio Romo Officially Retires With Giants

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sergio Romo officially retired with the team after making one final appearance during a Cactus League game against the Oakland Athletics on Monday. Romo pitched in the big leagues for 15 seasons with eight different teams and won three World Series rings. He was originally selected by the Giants in […]

Cristian Pache Won't Be On Opening Day Roster

Oakland Athletics outfielder Cristian Pache, who is out of minor-league options, won't open the year on the team's Opening Day roster, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Brent Rooker and Conner Capel will be on the Opening Day roster. It comes after Pache hit .302 (13-for-43) with a double, two triples, eight RBI, three runs scored […]

Daniel Hudson Could Return In Late April

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (knee) has been frustrated by how slowly he has recovered from an ACL tear he suffered last June, and he didn't appear in a Cactus League game this spring. Hudson will remain at the team's spring training facilities to continue his rehab when the 2023 regular season begins. […]

Dodgers Targeting Late-April Return For Tony Gonsolin

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (ankle) rolled his left ankle while going through drills on a back field at camp on March 6, which will put him on the injured list to begin the 2023 regular season. Gonsolin threw a bullpen session of around 20 to 25 pitches on March 27, and manager […]

Triston McKenzie Could Be Out Up To Eight Weeks

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie is dealing with a right teres major muscle sprain and will be shut down from throwing for at least two weeks. According to the Guardians, it may be up to eight weeks before McKenzie is able to make his 2023 season debut. It's tough news for Cleveland and fantasy […]

Cubs, Nico Hoerner Agree On Three-Year Extension

The Chicago Cubs and second baseman Nico Hoerner agreed on a three-year, $35 million contract extension on Monday night, according to sources. The deal buys out one year of free agency, but Hoerner will still hit the open market at 29 years old. Hoerner served as the team's primary shortstop in 2022, but he'll move […]

Jerod Mayo To Be Bill Belichick's Successor?

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said on Monday that he hopes linebackers coach Jerod Mayo will eventually be the team's head coach whenever Bill Belichick decides to end his Hall of Fame career. "There's no ceiling on his ability to be a head coach, and he'll be a head coach," Kraft said at the […]

Taylor Rapp Signs One-Year Deal With Bills

Free-agent safety Taylor Rapp signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills on Monday, according to a source. Rapp was a former second-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams in 2019, and he also visited with the New England Patriots in free agency before choosing the Bills. The 25-year-old spent his first four seasons […]

Broncos Think Jarrett Stidham Has Starting Potential

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton thinks quarterback Jarrett Stidham was an "important signing" and believes he could one day become a starting QB in the NFL. The Broncos signed him to a two-year, $10 million deal in free agency to back up Russell Wilson in 2023. Wilson struggled mightily in his first year with […]

Gardner Minshew To Compete For Starting Job

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew will compete for the team's starting job under center in 2023, according to new head coach Shane Steichen. "Right now, obviously, he's coming in to just compete and be the best he can be, you know, and that's where we're going," Steichen said on if Minshew will be named the […]

Mac Jones Not Guaranteed To Start In 2023

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick hinted that the team will have a competition at quarterback in 2023 between Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe. Jones made the Pro Bowl and led the team to the playoffs as a rookie in 2021, but he regressed last year after offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels left to become […]

Samaje Perine Could Fill In As Starter

Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine could serve as the team's starting running back if Javonte Williams (knee) isn't ready to go for the start of the 2023 season. "Samaje (Perine), he can be a starter. He's good on first, second down. He's good on third down. He has really good hands. He's solid in […]

Chargers Confident They'll Keep Justin Herbert Long Term

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said he's "confident that Justin Herbert is gonna be our quarterback for a long time." Staley also said that contract-extension talks with Herbert and his representatives are in the early stages, but in the end, the two sides should be able to work something out. The Chargers are […]