Michael Brantley Remains Day-To-Day

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said that outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) remains day-to-day with spring training beginning this week. "It's still day-to-day. He's hitting, fielding ground balls, moving well, not feeling much pain. He's on course. I think it's going to go down to the wire, but I think it's going to be close." […]

Mookie Betts Gains Eight Pounds

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts gained eight pounds in the offseason to add some strength. It came at the recommendation of Driveline, where he went this winter "because my employer told me to." Betts made his sixth All-Star team in 2022 and also clubbed a career-high 35 home runs while slashing .269/.340/.533 with an […]

Kenta Maeda Throws Bullpen Thursday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (elbow) said he threw around 40 pitches in his first bullpen session of spring training on Thursday, and he topped out around 89 mph. "In comparison to what I was throwing in September last year, it feels much better right now," Maeda said. "I can tell you that much." […]

Oneil Cruz Shooting For 30-30 Or 40-40 Season

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz said his goals in 2023 include having a 30-30 or 40-40 season. "The one that is going to be under my control is to play hard and put on a good show for the people in Pittsburgh who go to see me play," Cruz said. The 24-year-old Dominican hit .233/.294/.450 […]

Corbin Burnes Not Happy After Arbitration Case

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes said he wishes the Brewers would have handled his salary arbitration hearing on Wednesday with a little more respect. "There's no denying that the relationship is definitely hurt," Burnes said. Milwaukee will pay Burnes $10.01 million in 2023 instead of the $10.75 million salary he requested. It's business, and […]

Alec Bohm Gains 5-10 Pounds Of Muscle

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm said that he gained five to 10 pounds of muscle during the offseason. Bohm had his best season in his third MLB campaign in 2022 on the way to helping the Phillies to a World Series appearance. He slashed .280/.315/.398 with a .713 OPS and career-highs in home runs […]

Shohei Ohtani To Start On Opening Day

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Thursday that starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani will get the Opening Day nod on March 30 on the road against the Oakland Athletics. It's a no-brainer and shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. The 28-year-old should also get the Angels' home opener on April 7 in a much tougher […]

Chiefs Sign La'Mical Perine To Futures Deal

The Kansas City Chiefs signed running back La'Mical Perine to a Reserve/Futures Deal on Wednesday. The team also signed Kendall Blanton, Dicaprio Bootle, Matt Bushman, Mike Caliendo, Cole Christiansen, Jerrion Early, Chris Oladokun, Cornell Powell, Austin Reiter, Danny Shelton and Ihmir Smith-Marsette. The 25-year-old Perine didn't sign to Kansas City's practice squad until last month, […]

Broncos Interview Kris Richard For DC Position

The Denver Broncos have interviewed former New Orleans Saints co-defensive coordinator Kris Richard for their vacant defensive coordinator position, according to a source. The Broncos are also expected to interview Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator and former Denver head coach Vance Joseph, but former New York Jets and Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan is considered […]

Eagles Have Interest In Vance Joseph At Defensive Coordinator

The Philadelphia Eagles have interest in interviewing Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for their defensive coordinator position and are expected to request an interview, according to a source. Joseph has also been requested for an interview with the Denver Broncos for the same role. Jonathan Gannon is Arizona's new head coach, and he could […]

Broncos Request Permission To Interview Vance Joseph

The Denver Broncos have requested permission to interview Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for their open defensive coordinator position, according to a source. Joseph was the Broncos' head coach from 2017-18. He's currently under contract with the Cardinals, but he could become available with new Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon expected to run the […]

Colts Request To Interview Jim Bob Cooter For OC Job

The Indianapolis Colts have requested permission to interview Jacksonville Jaguars passing-game coordinator Jim Bob Cooter for their offensive coordinator job under new head coach Shane Steichen, according to a source. The 38-year-old served as an offensive consultant for the Eagles in the past, giving him a connection with Steichen. The Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay […]

Lane Johnson Facing 10-12 Week Recovery

Philadelphia Eagles star offensive tackle Lane Johnson (groin) had surgery to fix a torn adductor on Thursday and is facing a 10- to 12-week recovery in the offseason. Johnson was impressive in the playoffs despite playing through the injury. Barring a setback, the 32-year-old should be ready for training camp in the summer and the […]

DeAndre Hopkins Doesn't Have No-Trade Clause

Former agent Joel Corry points out that Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins' no-trade clause was voided after his suspension to begin the 2022 season. Hopkins was suspended for the first six games and also missed the last two games due to a knee injury. The 30-year-old wideout has been in trade rumors since the […]

Jets To Consider Trading For Lamar Jackson?

NBC Sports' Peter King said on the Rich Eisen Show that there's a chance that the New York Jets consider trading for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson this offseason. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers may be New York's No. 1 target if he decides to keep playing and wants to be traded, but the […]

Ian Anderson Revamps His Mechanics

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson really struggled in his third major-league season in 2022, posting a career-worst 5.00 ERA (4.25 FIP), 1.51 WHIP and career-low 19.7 percent strikeout rate in 111 2/3 innings over 22 starts. It got so bad that he was temporarily demoted to Triple-A to fix some things. He's competing for […]

Dodgers Put Walker Buehler On 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers moved right-handers Walker Buehler (elbow), J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder) and Blake Treinen (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for recently signed right-handers Alex Reyes and Jimmy Nelson and outfielder David Peralta. Buehler underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last August and […]

Shohei Ohtani Not Discussing Future With Angels

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani said he hasn't had any "deep" conversations with the team about his future and isn't currently focused on his future right now with spring training beginning. Ohtani is in the final year of his deal with the Angels, but he's focused on pitching for Team Japan in this […]

Dillon Tate To Open On The Injured List

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Dillon Tate (forearm) will spend April on the injured list with what general manager Mike Elias said was a flexor/forearm strain that he suffered in November of last year. In addition to Tate, closer Felix Bautista and relievers DL Hall and Nick Vespi will have slow starts in spring training due […]

Felix Bautista Behind In Spring Training

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista (knee, shoulder) will be late getting into Grapefruit League games in spring training while on a strengthening program for his knee and shoulder, according to general manager Mike Elias. However, it's still possible that Bautista could be ready for Opening Day. The 27-year-old finished the 2022 season on the injured […]

Red Sox Place Trevor Story On 60-Day Injured List

The Boston Red Sox placed shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) on the 60-day injured list to make room for recently signed infielder Yu Chang on the 40-man roster. Story said on Wednesday that he's hoping to return for the second half of the season after having an internal-bracing procedure done on his UCL last month. It […]

Seranthony Dominguez Avoids Arbitration With Two-Year Deal

The Philadelphia Phillies and relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by agreeing to a two-year deal worth $7 million. Dominguez will make $2.5 million this year and $4.5 million in 2024, and the deal includes an $8 million option for 2025 with a $500,000 buyout. The deal buys out Dominguez's final two […]

Angels Closing In On Deal With Matt Moore

The Los Angeles Angels are closing in on a deal with free-agent left-hander Matt Moore on Thursday, according to a source. The 33-year-old southpaw had a great 1.95 ERA and held opponents to a .564 OPS in 74 relief innings pitched for the Texas Rangers last year. The deal is expected to be for one […]

Rex Ryan A Top Candidate For DC Job In Denver

Rex Ryan has emerged as a top candidate for the Denver Broncos vacant defensive coordinator position. Ryan has been working for ESPN as an analyst since he was fired as the head coach of the Buffalo Bills in 2016. He hasn't served as a defensive coordinator in the NFL since 2008 for the Baltimore Ravens. […]

Buccaneers Hire Dave Canales As New Offensive Coordinator

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks coach Dave Canales as their new offensive coordinator on Wednesday, according to sources. Canales spent the last 13 seasons as an assistant coach on Pete Carroll's staff in college at USC and in Seattle and will now head to Tampa to run head coach Todd Bowles' offense. […]

Taylor Trammell To Have Surgery On His Hand

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell (hand) will have surgery on his right hand to fix a broken hamate bone. Trammell is expected to be out for six to seven weeks, so he'll most likely enter the 2023 season on the injured list. The 25-year-old wasn't a lock to make Seattle's Opening Day roster to begin […]

Stephen Strasburg Suffers Setback

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (ribs, shoulder) began throwing off a mound a few weeks ago in D.C. and made it through his first throwing session with no issues, but he then reported the return of his nerve issue following his second session. Manger Dave Martinez said there's no timetable for Strasburg at this […]

Corbin Burnes Loses Arbitration Case

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes lost his salary arbitration case against the team on Wednesday, according to a source. He will make $10.01 million this year instead of the $10.75 million that he filed for. Burnes has become one of the best pitchers in baseball the last few years. He won the National League […]

Royals Sign Franmil Reyes To Minor-League Deal

The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes a non-roster invite to major-league spring training, according to sources. The former Cleveland Guardian hit 30 home runs in 2021 but finished last year with the Chicago Cubs and hit a combined .221/.273/.365 with a career-low .638 […]

Jaguars Sign Qadree Ollison

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free-agent running back Qadree Ollison to an undisclosed deal. Ollison was originally a fifth-round draft pick by the Atlanta Falcons in 2019. The 26-year-old spent three years in Atlanta and had 44 carries for 158 yards and five touchdowns in 19 games over three seasons before joining the Dallas Cowboys in […]