Rangers Sign Clint Frazier, Danny Duffy To Minor-League Deals

The Texas Rangers signed free-agent outfielder Clint Frazier and left-hander Danny Duffy to minor-league deals on Friday. Once a top prospect for the Cleveland Guardians, Frazier spent the 2022 season with the Chicago Cubs and hit just .216 with a .653 OPS and no home runs in 19 games. Staying healthy has always been a […]

Jesus Aguilar To Split Time At First Base, DH

Oakland Athletics general manager David Forst said he expects the newly signed Jesus Aguilar to split his time in 2023 at first base and designated hitter in an everyday role, similar to what he was doing last year with the Miami Marlins and Baltimore Orioles. The 32-year-old right-handed slugger spent most of his time with […]

James Kaprielian, Paul Blackburn Expected To Be Ready

The Oakland Athletics expect starting pitchers James Kaprielian (shoulder) and Paul Blackburn (finger) to be ready for spring training, according to general manager David Forst. It's the reason the team felt comfortable trading left-hander Cole Irvin to the Baltimore Orioles this week. Kaprielian had surgery to fix the AC joint in his right-shoulder in the […]

Pete Fairbanks Agrees To Three-Year Extension With Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays and reliever Pete Fairbanks agreed to a three-year, $12 million contract extension on Friday, according to sources. The deal includes a fourth-year team option and comes off a year in which Fairbanks tossed 22 scoreless innings. The 29-year-old right-hander avoids his remaining arbitration-eligible years with the deal, and his fourth-year option […]

Braves Sign Brian Snitker Through 2025 Season

The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they signed manager Brian Snitker to a contract extension that will carry him through the 2025 season. The 67-year-old skipper captured a World Series title with the team in 2021 and guided them to 101 wins during the regular season in 2022. The Braves have won the National […]

Cole Hamels Looks Great During Showcase

Free-agent left-hander Cole Hamels threw for interested teams in Arlington, Texas, on Friday and was said to look "insanely good." Hamels was hitting 88-91 mph with his fastball, and the observer expects Hamels to draw serious interest on the open market with spring training quickly approaching. The 39-year-old southpaw hasn't pitched since the 2020 shortened […]

Jeff McNeil, Mets Agree On Four-Year Extension

The New York Mets and National League batting champion Jeff McNeil agreed to a four-year, $50 million contract extension on Friday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The contract includes a fifth-year team option that could take the total value of the deal to $63.75 million. Not only can McNeil hit, but he can […]

Sean Payton Could Land Cardinals Head-Coaching Job

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said on The Pat McAfee Show on Friday that former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton had a good interview for the Arizona Cardinals head-coaching position on Thursday, so there remains a chance that he could be a head coach again in the NFL in 2023. The Carolina Panthers already […]

Jonah Williams, Alex Cappa Ruled Out Against Chiefs

Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Jonah Williams (knee) and right guard Alex Cappa (ankle) have officially been ruled out for the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Williams and Cappa were also out in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills, and even though Cincy's offensive line played great in that […]

Tua Tagovailoa Still In Concussion Protocol

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol and will not take part in next week's Pro Bowl, according to a source. Tagovailoa was named the first alternate at QB for the Pro Bowl. He initially entered the protocol on Dec. 26 for the second time this year after suffering a […]

Elijah Mitchell Questionable To Face Eagles

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (groin) is listed as questionable to play against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in the NFC Championship game. Mitchell took part in Friday's walkthrough practice after missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but there's a chance he could be out or limited this weekend. We'd be surprised if […]

Christian McCaffrey A Full-Go For NFC Championship

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) returned to practice on Friday and was removed from the final injury report. Despite missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday, he will play on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship. CMC is dealing with a bruised right calf, but he could be forced into […]

Mecole Hardman, Justin Watson Questionable

Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Mecole Hardman (pelvis) and Justin Watson (illness) are both listed as questionable to play on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship tilt. Hardman was limited all week, while Watson popped up on the injury report on Friday with a DNP. Hardman scored touchdowns in each of his […]

Travis Kelce Listed As Questionable For AFC Title Game

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (back) popped up on Friday's injury report and has been listed as questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship against the Cincinnati Bengals despite practicing in full on Friday. Kelce's injury is notable, but it would be a big surprise if he doesn't play this weekend. The 33-year-old could be […]

Patrick Mahomes Off The Final Injury Report

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) managed to somehow practice in full all week with a right high-ankle sprain, and he's been removed from Friday's final injury report. Mahomes will suit up in the AFC Championship game on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, although his mobility will certainly be limited. Expect the 27-year-old to […]

Orioles Sign Curtis Terry To Minor-League Deal

The Baltimore Orioles signed free-agent third baseman Curtis Terry to a minor-league deal on Friday. Terry made his major-league debut with the Texas Rangers in 2021 and went 4-for-45 with no homers, one RBI, three runs scored and 15 strikeouts in 48 plate appearances over only 13 games played. The 26-year-old spent the 2022 campaign […]

Cubs Add Tyler Duffey On Minor-League Deal

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent right-hander Tyler Duffey as a non-roster invitee on Friday, according to a source. Duffey will compete for a bullpen job in spring training. He made 295 appearances for the Minnesota Twins over the last eight seasons, and the Cubs have a good track record with these types of free-agent relievers. […]

Cardinals Sign Andrew Suarez To Minor-League Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals signed free-agent left-hander Andrew Suarez to a minor-league deal on Friday that includes a non-roster invitation to major-league spring training. The 30-year-old southpaw pitched in 56 games for the San Francisco Giants from 2018 to 2020 and was an All-Star in the Korean Baseball Organization in 2021. In his three seasons […]

Royals Sign Matt Duffy To Minor-League Deal

The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent infielder Matt Duffy to a minor-league deal on Friday that includes an invite to major-league spring training. Duffy will give the Royals some more infield depth after they just traded infielder Adalberto Mondesi to the Boston Red Sox this week. The 32-year-old veteran hit .250/.308/.311 with a .619 OPS, […]

Mets Re-Sign Michael Perez

The New York Mets re-signed catcher Michael Perez to a minor-league deal on Thursday. Perez came to the Mets in a midseason trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2022 and played in only six games for New York, going 2-for-14 with no homers, three RBI and two runs scored. In total, he slashed just .149/.214/.298 […]

Ian Kennedy Agrees With Rangers

Free-agent right-hander Ian Kennedy announced in his official Instagram page on Friday that he has agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Texas Rangers. Kennedy hit the open market this offseason when the Arizona Diamondbacks declined his $4 million option for the 2023 season. The 38-year-old reliever struggled in the desert last year with a […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Takes Swings Thursday

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder, wrist) took swings in the batting cages on Thursday. Tatis was cleared to resume baseball activities on Jan. 6 and is expected to be ready for the start of spring training after missing all of the 2022 season due to a fractured wrist and a suspension for […]

Hayden Hurst Says He'll Play Against Chiefs

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst (calf) said that he will play in the AFC Championship contest against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Hurst was added to the injury report on Thursday and was officially limited in practice after being a full-go on Wednesday. It's an injury that slowed the 29-year-old down at the […]

Christian McCaffrey Says He's Playing Sunday

When asked about the chances that San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) doesn't play in the NFC Championship game on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, he said "zero." McCaffrey has been held out of both practices so far this week after picking up a bruised right calf in last week's playoff win over […]

Don Martindale Gets Second Interview With Colts

The Indianapolis Colts are scheduling a second interview this weekend with New York Giants defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale for their head-coaching vacancy, according to league sources. The 59-year-old was a candidate for the Giants' head-coaching position in 2020 but lost out to Joe Judge. In his first year in New York in 2022, Martindale's […]

Cowboys Could Draft Quarterback In 2023

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is signed through 2024 and is set to make $31 million fully guaranteed in 2023. He will count $49.13 million against the salary cap. Only Browns QB Deshaun Watson ($54.9 million) will have a larger cap figure. In order to create more cap room next season, the team could give […]

Rams Hire Mike LaFleur As Offensive Coordinator

The Los Angeles Rams hired former New York Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as their new offensive coordinator on Friday, according to sources. LaFleur was the favorite for the position all along on head coach Sean McVay's coaching staff after he parted ways with the Jets following the 2022 season. He will be replacing Liam […]

Vikings Interview Brian Flores For Defensive Coordinator

The Minnesota Vikings interviewed Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant/linebackers coach Brian Flores for their defensive coordinator opening on Thursday. Flores is still in the running for the head-coaching position with the Arizona Cardinals, but if he doesn't get that job, the Vikings could hire him to run their defense in 2023. Minnesota is looking to […]

Chargers Interview Luke Steckel For OC Job

The Los Angeles Chargers interviewed Tennessee Titans tight ends coach Luke Steckel for their offensive coordinator position on Thursday. The Chargers are also expected to interview Greg Olson and Zac Robinson for the position after firing Joe Lombardi following their early playoff exit. Steckel is the son of long-time NFL assistant Les Steckel, and he […]

Eric Bieniemy Drawing Coordinator Interest

Highly respected Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy remains very much in the running to be the Indianapolis Colts' next head coach, according to league sources, but the Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens want to discuss openings for their offensive coordinator position. Bieniemy has been the Chiefs' offensive coordinator the last five years, and […]