Josh Donaldson Feels Different This Spring

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson began his offseason work earlier than usual and cited a new "intensity" and "focus" in ensuring he was ready for spring training this year. He went 1-for-2 with a single, walk and strikeout in his Grapefruit League debut on Sunday and is ready to bounce back after posting […]

Brandon Nimmo Being Eased In

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is healthy, but he's taking a slow progression in spring training by design and expects to make his Grapefruit League debut toward the end of this week. He took swings during live batting practice on a back field on Sunday. The Mets are just being cautious with their 29-year-old […]

Spencer Strider To Make Spring Debut Monday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider will pitch two innings in his Grapefruit League debut on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Strider missed the end of last season due to a strained oblique, but he hasn't had any ill effects in camp and should be ready to go for Opening Day in 2023, barring […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. To Make Spring Debut Tuesday

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. will serve as the designated hitter in his Cactus League debut on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants, according to manager Bob Melvin. Tatis didn't play at all in 2022 due to a fractured wrist and an 80-game suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. He […]

Jacob deGrom On Schedule After Sunday Bullpen

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) looked like his normal self during a bullpen session of close to 30 pitches on Sunday. "It feels good," deGrom said upon coming off the mound. We've been watching deGrom closely early in spring training after he reported some left side soreness after one of his first throwing […]

Jaguars Sign JaMycal Hasty To Extension

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed running back JaMycal Hasty to an undisclosed contract extension on Sunday. Hasty was set to become a restricted free agent in March at the start of the new league year. He was acquired just before the 2022 season and finished last year with 194 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 46 […]

Broncos Officially Name Joe Lombardi As Offensive Coordinator

The Denver Broncos officially named Joe Lombardi as their new offensive coordinator on Saturday. The team also officially named Vance Joseph as defensive coordinator, Mike Westhoff as assistant head coach and Ben Kotwica as special teams coordinator. Lombardi will stay in the AFC West after previously serving as the Los Angeles Chargers' offensive coordinator. It […]

Jaguars Restructure Foye Oluokun's Contract

The Jacksonville Jaguars restructured linebacker Foye Oluokun's contract on Saturday to free up $10.336 million against the 2023 salary cap. Oluokun has become one of the best linebackers in IDP fantasy leagues over the last two seasons, leading the league in total tackles in each of the last two years with the Atlanta Falcons and […]

Preston Smith Has Contract Restructured

The Green Bay Packers restructured the contract of linebacker Preston Smith on Saturday, according to a source. The move created $6.668 million in salary cap space for the 2023 season. In addition to Smith, Green Bay also did the same for star cornerback Jaire Alexander to free up $9.456 million against the salary cap. The […]

Chiefs Expected To Decline Clyde Edwards-Helaire's Option

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to decline running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire's fifth-year option, which in turn makes him a logical candidate to be traded this offseason. The Chiefs are likely to enter 2023 with seventh-rounder Isiah Pacheco as their starter, and they could re-sign Jerick McKinnon to another one-year deal to serve as the […]

Jakobi Meyers Could Cash In On Open Market

New England Patriots impending free-agent wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is on the cusp of a life-changing payday when free agency opens on March 15. New England's results have been uneven in recent years in signing players to second deals. The 26-year-old Meyers outshined former first-rounder N'Keal Harry and all of the team's other draft picks […]

Nick Ahmed Out Five Days With Forearm Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (forearm) will be out for at least the next five days with tightness/inflammation in his left forearm. There's no reason to believe he'll miss an extended period of time, but he was given a cortisone injection to reduce the inflammation. Ahmed has missed time each of the last three years […]

Michael Brantley To Take Batting Practice Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Michael Brantley (shoulder) will take batting practice on the field on Sunday for the first time since having shoulder surgery. The 35-year-old veteran underwent surgery to fix the labrum in his right shoulder last August, so this is a significant step for Brantley as he prepares to get ready for the […]

Masataka Yoshida Unlikely To Hit Leadoff

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora threw cold water on Sunday on the idea of outfielder Masataka Yoshida hitting leadoff in his first MLB season. Instead, he's likely to hit near the middle of the batting order to open up the 2023 campaign. The 29-year-old was able to get on base frequently while playing in […]

Brayan Bello Back On The Mound Sunday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (forearm) is back on the mound on Sunday for the first time since he experienced forearm tightness earlier in spring training. Bello is set to throw 20 pitches in a bullpen session on Sunday. The Red Sox took precaution and shut down the 23-year-old for a week after he […]

Justin Steele Scratched Sunday With Arm Fatigue

Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele (arm) was scratched from his Cactus League debut on Sunday due to general arm fatigue. The plan is to give him a few days to rest before he throws a bullpen session. Javier Assad will now start in Steele's place on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. As of right […]

Seiya Suzuki To Have Tests Done Sunday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique), who was scratched from the team's Cactus League debut on Saturday due to left oblique tightness, will have tests done on Sunday to determine the severity of his injury. The Cubs are expecting an update on his status on Monday. The good news for the 28-year-old is that it's […]

Yordan Alvarez Still Not Swinging A Bat

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) sill isn't swinging a bat in spring training, according to manager Dusty Baker. Alvarez is dealing with left hand soreness in camp, which is something he also dealt with in 2022, so it's certainly something to keep a close eye on for one of the best all-around hitters […]

Padres, Manny Machado Finalizing 11-Year Extension

The San Diego Padres and star third baseman Manny Machado are finalizing an 11-year, $350 million contract extension on Sunday, according to sources familiar with the deal. Machado has helped turn around the franchise and was planning on opting out of his previous deal after the 2023 season. The 30-year-old All-Star had six years and […]

Ken Giles Auditions For Padres

Free-agent relief pitcher Ken Giles threw a bullpen session for the San Diego Padres on Friday at their spring training complex in Peoria, Ariz. He will continue to throw bullpens every Tuesday and Friday for interested teams until he gets signed. Giles also threw for interested clubs at Arizona State on Feb. 8, but nothing […]

James Paxton To Make Spring Debut On Friday

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (lat) is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut next Friday as the Red Sox begin to start mixing regular starters in. Paxton made just one start in 2021 and missed all of the 2022 season while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and he also dealt with a lat […]

Trevor Larnach Could Begin The Year In Minors

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach must demonstrate a lot in spring training in order to win a roster spot in 2023. The addition of infielder Donovan Solano means more time in the outfield for Joey Gallo and few designated hitter at-bats to go around. With the Twins roster being jam-packed, even a great spring from […]

Nate Pearson Preparing For Bulk Role

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Nate Pearson has missed most of the last two seasons due to injury, which is why he isn't being stretched out as a starter in spring training this year, but instead he's preparing for a bulk role. Pearson was sitting at 96-97 mph during live batting practice this week, and pitching […]

Yusei Kikuchi Has A New Curveball

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, who is starting the team's Grapefruit League opener on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, is featuring a new curveball in camp this spring. Kikuchi is trying to win the fifth spot in the starting rotation in spring training this year. He struggled in his first season with the Blue […]

Brandon Belt To Be Eased In At Spring Training

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) has played in seven spring training games in the last two years while managing a knee issue. The Blue Jays and the 34-year-old agreed to a plan to ease him into camp this year as a precautionary measure after he had knee surgery last September. Belt said […]

Noah Syndergaard Ready To Be Dominant Again?

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Noah Syndergaard thinks he can get back to being a dominant starter again in 2023 in his first season in LA. The 30-year-old was very average with the Los Angeles Angels and Philadelphia Phillies last year in just a year removed from Tommy John surgery. "My recovery game is second to […]

Pirates Haven't Made An Offer To Bryan Reynolds

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds said he doesn't have an idea on whether he expects contract-extension talks to be productive with the team because the team has yet to make a new offer. Reynolds also said he's not going to set any deadline to complete a deal, so it sounds as though he'd be open […]

Chiefs Promote Matt Nagy To Offensive Coordinator

As expected, the Kansas City Chiefs officially promoted Matt Nagy to offensive coordinator on Friday. The move comes after former offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy left the team to become the Washington Commanders' new offensive coordinator/assistant head coach. Nagy is being elevated from his previous role as senior offensive assistant/quarterbacks coach, and he was previously the […]

CJ Abrams Expected To Begin Year Near Bottom Of Lineup

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said he thinks both infielders CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia could be top-of-the-order hitters eventually, but they are both expected to hit near the bottom of the regular lineup when the 2023 season begins. When Abrams joined the team in mid-August in 2022, he hit mostly seventh, eighth or even […]

Graham Ashcraft Looks Good In Live BP Session

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Graham Ashcraft (ankle) had to leave his last live batting practice session early after he was hit by a comebacker on his right ankle. However, he threw another live batting practice session on Friday and looked like himself. The 25-year-old appears to be just fine. In his first taste of MLB action […]