Eagles Interview Jim Leonhard For Defensive Coordinator

The Philadelphia Eagles have interviewed former Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard for their open defensive coordinator position, according to a league source. Leonhard was a 10-year NFL safety who is well-respected in league circles. The 40-year-old has never coached at the NFL level. He began his coaching career as a defensive backs coach at Wisconsin […]

Derrick Ansley To Be Promoted To Defensive Coordinator

The Los Angeles Chargers plan to promote secondary coach Derrick Ansley to defensive coordinator and Tommy Donatell to secondary coach/passing-game coordinator, according to sources. It comes after former defensive coordinator Renaldo Hill, who had been with the team the last two years, left to join the Miami Dolphins on a multi-year deal. Head coach Brandon […]

Renaldo Hill Leaves Chargers For Dolphins

Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Renaldo Hill is leaving the organization to reunite with Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Vic Fangio to become the Dolphins' defensive passing-game coordinator, according to a source. Hill was Fangio's top target, and out of respect to his former boss, Chargers head coach Brandon Staley allowed Hill to depart for Miami. […]

Colts To Hire Jim Bob Cooter As Offensive Coordinator

The Indianapolis Colts are expected to name NFL veteran assistant coach Jim Bob Cooter as their new offensive coordinator, according to sources. The 38-year-old spent the 2022 season as the Jacksonville Jaguars' passing-game coordinator. Cooter served as an offensive consultant with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021 when new Colts head coach Shane Steichen was with […]

Franchise Tag Likely For Daniel Jones?

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has switched agents from CAA to Athletes First, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. A source believes Jones wants more than CAA was able to get and more than the Giants have offered, possibly as much as $45 million per year or more. New York could […]

Michael Brantley To Be Eased Into Spring Games

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) said he's on schedule in his recovery from shoulder surgery, but he also probably won't be ready to play in spring games when Grapefruit League contests begin this Saturday. Brantley has no limitations defensively, but he'll be eased into action. The 35-year-old had surgery to fix his right labrum […]

Robbie Ray Starting Cactus League Opener

Seattle Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray will start the team's Cactus League opener this Friday against the San Diego Padres. In his first year in Seattle after winning the American League Cy Young with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2021, Ray went 12-12 with a 3.71 ERA (4.16 FIP), 1.19 WHIP and 27.4 percent strikeout rate […]

Daniel Espino, Chase Delauter To Miss Significant Time

Cleveland Guardians top pitching prospect Daniel Espino (shoulder) will be shut down for at least eight weeks due to a strain/tear in his shoulder. Meanwhile, last year's first-rounder Chase Delauter (foot) will miss four to five months with a fracture in his foot, which is the same injury he dealt with last year. Espino also […]

Brayan Bello Resumes Throwing Monday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello (forearm) resumed throwing on flat ground at a shorter distance at spring training on Monday for the first time since reporting forearm tightness following his bullpen session a week ago. The Red Sox are being extra cautious with the 23-year-old early in camp, but it's a good sign that […]

Felix Bautista To Throw Another Bullpen Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista (knee, shoulder) said that he's scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Tuesday at 75 percent to 80 percent intensity. He felt good after his last bullpen, but he made sure to reiterate that his progression will be deliberate and not rapid. The 27-year-old right-hander has been slowed by left […]

David Peralta Had Offseason Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder David Peralta (back) needed offseason back surgery to address a herniated disc over the winter, with the pain coming "out of nowhere." It could help explain why his numbers dropped last year with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Tampa Bay Rays. The 35-year-old left-hander hit .251/.316/.415 with a .731 OPS, 12 home […]

J.D. Martinez To Serve As Full-Time DH

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez is expected to serve as the team's full-time DH in his first year with the team. In the first season of the universal DH in 2022, four Dodgers players appeared at the position at least 20 times -- Justin Turner, Max Muncy, Will Smith and Edwin Rios. With […]

Jacob deGrom To Continue Throwing Program Monday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) felt good after a workout on Sunday and will continue his throwing program on Monday. deGrom experienced some tightness in his left side in a bullpen session last week, prompting the Rangers to shut him down for a couple days as a precaution. It appears to be a […]

Robert Stephenson Dealing With Right Arm Discomfort

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Robert Stephenson (arm) has been slowed in spring training due to right arm discomfort. The Pirates are being cautious early in camp after Stephenson threw on Saturday. It's probably a minor issue, but the Bucs aren't going to take any chances this early in camp. The 29-year-old right-hander is slated to […]

Rangers Add Dominic Leone On Minor-League Deal

The Texas Rangers signed free-agent right-hander Dominic Leone to a minor-league deal on Saturday. Leone has worked under Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux with the St. Louis Cardinals, under manager Bruce Bochy with the San Francisco Giants and for general manager Chris Young with the Seattle Mariners. The 31-year-old reliever ended the 2022 season on […]

Jason Heyward Makes Significant Mechanical Adjustments

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward underwent a "significant" adjustment to his swing mechanics this winter, according to manager Dave Roberts. "I think he might have unlocked something," said first baseman Freddie Freeman, who is very happy to be reunited with his former Atlanta teammate. Heyward has been in decline now for a while and […]

Jhoan Duran Throws Live Batting Practice

Minnesota Twins right-hander Jhoan Duran (hamstring) was able to throw a live batting practice session on Sunday at spring training. Duran had to drop out of the 2023 World Baseball Classic after he suffered a minor hamstring injury last month, but he's back on the mound and looked good on Sunday. The 25-year-old Dominican made […]

Kenta Maeda Throws Live BP Session

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kenta Maeda (elbow) threw a live batting practice session at spring training on Sunday. Maeda reportedly felt great after the session. He didn't pitch at all in 2022 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but he's in camp and appears to be ready for the start of the 2023 season. The 34-year-old […]

German Marquez Tests Hamstring Sunday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez (hamstring) tested his sore left hamstring during a bullpen session at spring training on Sunday. Marquez was forced to pull out of the 2023 World Baseball Classic for Team Venezuela because of the injury, but there are no indications that it will cause him to miss the start of […]

Starling Marte Had Surgery On Both Sides Of His Groin

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) is a "slow go" at the start of spring training after he had surgery on each side of his groin in the offseason, according to manager Buck Showalter. Marte's legs bothered him for much of last season, but he's hopeful he can be more aggressive on the bases […]

Tyler Glasnow Throws Bullpen Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (illness) threw his normal bullpen session on Sunday after a stomach bug sidelined him on Saturday. Manager Kevin Cash called it the best bullpen he's seen Glasnow throw because of how he filled up the strike zone. The 29-year-old right-hander was recovering from Tommy John surgery for most […]

Eagles Sign Greg Ward To Futures Deal

The Philadelphia Eagles signed wide receivers Greg Ward, Devon Allen and Tyrie Cleveland, cornerback Mario Goodrich, defensive ends Tarron Jackson and Matt Leo, offensive tackles Fred Johnson and Roderick Johnson, offensive guards Sua Opeta and Tyrese Robinson, linebacker Davion Taylor and defensive tackle Marvin Wilson to Reserve/Futures deals. Ward was initially signed by the Eagles […]

Vikings Re-Sign Khyiris Tonga, Blake Brandel

The Minnesota Vikings re-signed impending exclusive-rights free-agent defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga to an undisclosed deal. In addition, the team also re-signed offensive tackle Blake Brandel, who was also scheduled to be an exclusive-rights free agent next month. Tonga, a former seventh-round pick by the Chicago Bears in 2021, had 28 tackles (12 solo), half a […]

Saints Re-Sign Keith Kirkwood To One-Year Deal

The New Orleans Saints re-signed wide receiver Keith Kirkwood to an undisclosed one-year contract extension. In 2022, Kirkwood caught just two of his four targets for 18 yards in five games played. It was his third season with New Orleans after spending the first two years of his career with the team, when he caught […]

Cardinals Sign Noah Togiai

The Arizona Cardinals have signed free-agent tight end Noah Togiai to an undisclosed deal. Togiai spent the last two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and finished the 2022 campaign on their practice squad. In his two years with the Eagles, he failed to catch a pass on just one target in three games played. He […]

Zach Ertz's Rehab Going Well

Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (knee) said his rehab this offseason has been going well. "I am excited with where we are right now," said Ertz, who will reach three months post-surgery on Saturday. "The goal is always to be there Week 1. It's an adaptable goal. When I am out there, I am […]

Chiefs Expected To Use Franchise Tag On Orlando Brown Jr.

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. is the team's top impending free agent, and the Chiefs are expected to use the franchise tag on him for the second straight season. The move will allow both sides to negotiate a long-term contract extension by the middle of July. If Brown plays 2023 under the […]

Cardinals Hire Nick Rallis As New Defensive Coordinator

The Arizona Cardinals hired Philadelphia Eagles linebackers coach Nick Rallis as their new defensive coordinator on Saturday. The 29-year-old worked with new Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon in Philadelphia for the last two seasons. Before joining the Eagles, he spent three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, first as a defensive quality control coach in 2018 […]

Cardinals Hire Drew Petzing As Offensive Coordinator

The Arizona Cardinals hired Cleveland Browns quarterbacks coach Drew Petzing as their new offensive coordinator on Sunday, according to sources. The 35-year-old previously coached with the Minnesota Vikings, where he worked with new Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon from 2014-17. He's considered a rising young assistant and is expected to call the offensive plays in […]

Chase Anderson Signs Minor-League Deal With Reds

Free-agent right-hander Chase Anderson signed a minor-league deal with the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, according to a source. He'll return to the team that he spent the 2022 season with. In nine appearances (seven starts) for the Reds last year, Anderson allowed 17 earned runs on 17 hits (three homers) while walking 15 and striking […]