Nick Nelson To Start Grapefruit League Opener

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that right-hander Nick Nelson will start the team's Grapefruit League opener at home against the New York Yankees on Saturday. In his first season with the Phillies in 2022, Nelson went 3-2 with a 4.85 ERA (3.04 FIP), 1.48 WHIP, one save and 22.6 percent strikeout rate in a […]

Jacob deGrom To Throw First Bullpen On Thursday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session of spring training on Thursday, according to manager Bruce Bochy. deGrom reported left side tightness after a throwing session early last week, and the Rangers held him back as a precaution early in camp given his long list of injuries […]

Hunter Brown Has Chance To Open Year In Rotation

With Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (elbow) expected to open the season on the injured list, right-hander Hunter Brown figures to slot into the fifth rotation spot and play a prominent role early on. The 24-year-old made his major-league debut last year and had a 0.89 ERA (1.98 FIP), 1.08 WHIP and 22 […]

Frankie Montas Undergoes Shoulder Surgery Wednesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Frankie Montas (shoulder) underwent surgery to clean up his right labrum on Wednesday. The good news is that doctors didn't have to touch his rotator cuff, so Montas is expected to begin a throwing program in 12 weeks. The 29-year-old right-hander and the Yankees are hoping that he will be […]

Noah Song Reporting To Phillies Camp

The Philadelphia Phillies reported on Wednesday that right-hander Noah Song was discharged from the Navy, and he's expected to report to spring training on Thursday. Song has been in the Navy the last two years and hasn't pitched in the minor leagues since 2019, so he has plenty of developing to do on the farm […]

Nick Pivetta Expected To Skip World Baseball Classic

Boston Red Sox right-hander Nick Pivetta (illness) is expected to have to drop out of the 2023 World Baseball Classic due to an illness that has set him back a few days. Pivetta was looking like a potential ace for Team Canada. The 30-year-old dealt with COVID-19 last week and has been slow to bounce […]

Buccaneers Consider Kyle Trask An Efficient "Point Guard"

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales said he views quarterback Kyle Trask as a very efficient "point guard." Trask did a good job at the University of Florida distributing the football to future NFL weapons in tight end Kyle Pitts, wide receiver Kadarius Toney and running back Dameon Pierce. It sounds as though […]

Titans Officially Release Randy Bullock

The Tennessee Titans officially released kicker Randy Bullock on Wednesday. The Titans began the day around $25 million over the 2023 salary cap, but after releasing Bullock, wide receiver Robert Woods and left tackle Taylor Lewan, they are now $4.25 million under this year's salary cap. In his second year with the Titans in 2022, […]

Vikings, Dalvin Tomlinson Buy More Time To Negotiate

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson's deal was set to void in recent days, which would have pushed $7.5 million of dead money onto the team's 2023 salary cap. Instead, both sides agreed to move the void date to March 15, which buys them more time to reach a long-term contract extension to avoid all […]

Taylor Lewan Released By Titans

Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (knee) announced on his official Twitter account on Wednesday that he has been released. The three-time Pro Bowler's time in Tennessee comes to an end after spending nine years with the organization. He was drafted 11th overall by the Titans in 2014 out of the University of Michigan. The […]

Titans Release Robert Woods

The Tennessee Titans released wide receiver Robert Woods on Wednesday, according to sources. Moving on from Woods will save the Titans around $12 million in salary cap space in 2023. The 30-year-old veteran came over from the Los Angeles Rams last season and disappointed with only 53 receptions on 91 targets for 527 yards and […]

Chargers Interview DeMarcus Covington, Doug Belk

The Los Angeles Chargers have interviewed New England Patriots defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington and University of Houston defensive coordinator Doug Belk for their vacant defensive coordinator position, according to sources. Covington also interviewed for the same position with the Arizona Cardinals. The Chargers are looking for a new D coordinator after Renaldo Hill left […]

Evan Engram Wants To Stay In Jacksonville

Jacksonville Jaguars impending free-agent tight end Evan Engram has interest in returning to the team next year after having a big year in 2022 while playing on a one-year deal worth $9 million. "So, hopefully, something gets done. I think it's mutual. We haven't had too many conversations yet [with Jacksonville]. But the interest is […]

Jets Think Highly Of Derek Carr

Free-agent quarterback Derek Carr visited with the New York Jets this past weekend, and apparently the Jets treated him like he was the savior of the franchise while giving him extremely high praise. The visit went well, and the Jets predicted that Carr could be a future Hall of Famer if he were to sign […]

Alec Ingold Expects Tua Tagovailoa To Be Healthy In 2023

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold said on ESPN's Adam Schefter's podcast that he expects quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) to be back healthy in 2023. Ingold also said that Tagovailoa will be taking Judo classes in the offseason in order to learn how to fall better to prevent injuries like the ones that led to two […]

Brock Purdy's Surgery To Be Delayed

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) visited Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday, and the doctor recommended postponing surgery because of ongoing inflammation in Purdy's elbow, according to sources. They will reconvene in March, and all signs point to a UCL repair that would have Purdy ready for the 2023 season. The 23-year-old was initially […]

Michael Taylor Wants To Run In 2023

Minnesota Twins outfielder Michael Taylor wants to contribute to the team being more aggressive on the base paths in 2023. From 2015 to 2019, Taylor stole 77 bases in 96 attempts while with the Washington Nationals. However, the soon-to-be 32-year-old has only swiped 18 of his 27 tries in the last three seasons, but he's […]

Nick Martinez To Start Cactus League Opener Friday

San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin said that right-hander Nick Martinez will start the team's Cactus League opener in spring training on Friday. Although Martinez only made 10 starts in 47 appearances for the Padres last year, he's expected to open the 2023 campaign at the back end of the team's starting rotation. In his […]

Aaron Ashby Hopes To Return By Mid-May

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby (shoulder) hopes to be pitching for the team by the middle of May if everything goes well in his recovery from a left shoulder impingement and a slight labral tear. The 24-year-old southpaw needed a platelet-rich plasma injection in his shoulder in late January, which will cause him to miss […]

Daniel Vogelbach Slims Down

New York Mets first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach estimated that he lost 20 to 25 pounds this offseason after he was listed at 270 pounds in 2022. "Obviously watching what I eat, but just working out and doing my routine," Vogelbach said. "I wasn't really that focused on one particular thing. Just coming in and […]

Twins Agree With Donovan Solano On One-Year Deal

The Minnesota Twins agreed with free-agent infielder Donovan Solano on an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Solano comes to Minnesota after spending the 2022 campaign with the Cincinnati Reds. The 35-year-old veteran hit .284/.339/.385 with a .724 OPS, four home runs, 24 RBI and 304 plate appearances in 80 games played […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. To Make Center Field Debut Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder/second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. said he will most likely make his first start in center field in a Grapefruit League game on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals. After adding Jean Segura and Luis Arraez this offseason, Chisholm is expected to shift to center field in 2023 after previously serving as the […]

Myles Straw To Be Held Out With Knee Soreness

Cleveland Guardians center fielder Myles Straw (knee) will miss the first couple of Cactus League games in spring training due to soreness behind his right knee. However, manager Terry Francona said the team is just being cautious early in camp. Straw will have plenty of time to recover in time for Opening Day, but it's […]

Seahawks Sign Phil Haynes To One-Year Extension

The Seattle Seahawks signed offensive guard Phil Haynes to an undisclosed one-year contract extension on Tuesday. Haynes has spent all four of his NFL seasons with the Seahawks after being taken in the fourth round in 2019 out of Wake Forest. The 27-year-old played in a career-high 15 games (three starts) for the Seahawks last […]

Bears Re-Sign Dieter Eiselen

The Chicago Bears re-signed offensive guard Dieter Eiselen to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to his agency. Eiselen has served as depth for Chicago's offensive line the last three seasons, but he played in a career-high 11 games in 2022. The 26-year-old went undrafted out of Yale and has only played in 14 games […]

Browns Request To Interview Anthony Blevins

The Cleveland Browns requested permission to interview New York Giants assistant special teams coordinator Anthony Blevins for their special teams coordinator position. Blevins had a stint with the Arizona Cardinals before joining the Giants, and he also interviewed for the Denver Broncos' special teams coordinator position. He's widely respected in the Giants organization and around […]

Browns Request To Interview Bubba Ventrone

The Cleveland Browns requested an interview with Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone for their special teams coordinator, according to sources. He was a former special teams ace with the Browns and has led one of the league's top units in Indianapolis. Cleveland fired previous special teams coordinator Mike Priefer on Tuesday. The 40-year-old […]

Todd Monken Expected To Have Versatile Offensive Scheme

New Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken is expected to run a very versatile offense in his first year in 2023. He brings a big body of experience and versatility that is more adaptable to the Ravens' personnel and identity. He rain an "Air Raid" deep passing attack in his days at Oklahoma State and […]

Ezekiel Elliott Likely To Remain In Dallas?

The Athletic's Bob Sturm thinks Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott's one option for employment above the NFL minimum in 2023 is with the Cowboys. "I think the answer is that given the number of analysts and scouts I have talked to about Elliott this year and the consensus opinion is in stone. He has […]

Panthers Not Saying If They'll Visit With Derek Carr

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich would not say definitively on Tuesday whether the team would visit with free-agent quarterback Derek Carr when asked about it. Sam Darnold and P.J. Walker are both scheduled to become free agents next month, so the only QB on the team's active roster will be Matt Corral. Carr has […]