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 […]

Brian Johnson Expected To Become Eagles Offensive Coordinator

Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson is expected to become the team's next offensive coordinator after Shane Steichen left the team to become the Indianapolis Colts' head coach. "The offensive coordinator is going to be Brian Johnson, that I don't think there's any question there. That you can take to the bank basically," ESPN's Adam […]

Commanders To Interview Eric Bieniemy On Thursday

The Washington Commanders will interview Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy for their still-vacant offensive coordinator position on Thursday, according to a source. Bieniemy remains the team's top candidate. Washington also spoke with former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman for the same position on Tuesday. The last two NFL head-coaching gigs were filled […]

Texans Expected To Draft QB With No. 2 Overall Pick

The Houston Texans have every intention of drafting a quarterback with the second overall pick in this year's draft, according to league sources familiar with the Texans' plan. It's pretty obvious, as Davis Mills is the only current signal-caller on the roster heading into the new league year. Mills finished tied for the league lead […]

Calvin Ridley Applying For Reinstatement

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley, who was suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games during the 2021 season, applied for reinstatement on Wednesday, according to a source. Ridley was suspended for all of the 2022 season and applied for reinstatement on the first day that he was eligible. The Jags acquired the 28-year-old pass-catcher […]

Sterling Shepard Cut By Giants

The New York Giants released wide receiver Sterling Shepard on Wednesday. When he took a pay cut last offseason, his new contract included an automatic void three days after the Super Bowl, so he is now officially a free agent. The Giants will carry a $4.3 million dead-money salary cap charge for Shepard this year. […]

Kyle Hendricks Expected To Miss Beginning Of Season

The Chicago Cubs aren't ready to put starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) on the injured list just yet, but president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said that Hendricks won't be ready for the start of the regular season. Hendricks is feeling great, though, and Hoyer expects him to throw off a mound soon. The 33-year-old […]

Chris Sale Could Be Ready By Opening Day

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said it's "realistic" that left-hander Chris Sale (wrist) will be ready by Opening Day. Sale threw a bullpen session on Wednesday and didn't have any setbacks, so there's a possibility he'll be ready to go in Boston's starting rotation when the regular season gets underway. The 33-year-old southpaw only […]

Trevor Story Hoping To Return In Second Half

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) said the best-case scenario for him in 2023 would be a second-half return. The worst-case scenario would be that he doesn't play at all this year, but he's currently feeling good and expects to return after the All-Star break. The 30-year-old had an internal-bracing procedure to fix the […]

Surgery On The Table For Frankie Montas

New York Yankees right-hander Frankie Montas (shoulder) continues to be evaluated, and a surgical option is "on the table," according to pitching coach Matt Blake. However, surgery would "not necessarily" be season-ending. The Yankees are doing their due diligence with Montas' shoulder injury with spring training starting for pitchers and catchers this week. The 29-year-old […]

Zack Britton Throwing For Interested Teams Wednesday

Free-agent relief pitcher Zack Britton (shoulder) is throwing a bullpen session on Wednesday for six interested teams. It remains to be seen which six teams will be in attendance, but it was reported several weeks ago that the Los Angeles Angels had "strong interest" in the left-hander, so it's likely they are one of the […]

No Setbacks For Alex Kirilloff

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) has had no setbacks heading into spring training, according to president of baseball operations Derek Falvey. "AK has been in a great spot. Our strength guys said [the wrist is] probably in as good of a spot as they've seen him coming into camp, where he's at. The early […]

Jacob deGrom Feeling Tightness In His Side

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) felt some tightness in his left side, and the Rangers are going to hold him back a day or two at spring training as a precaution due to how early it is in spring training. According to sources, deGrom would likely play through the issue if it was […]

Bryan Reynolds Open To Extension With Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds said that he's still open to a long-term contract extension with the team, and his difference of opinion about his worth led to his trade request in the offseason. "I want that to be a fair deal for both sides, not one side or the other. Not a crazy player […]

Andres Munoz Throws Bullpen Session

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (ankle) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and has been throwing for a while after having surgery to fuse two bones together in his right ankle two weeks after last season. Munoz wore a cast for six weeks and then a walking boot for six weeks. The Mariners might […]

Griffin Canning A Full-Go In Spring Training

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Griffin Canning (back) is pretty much a full-go at spring training after having mostly a normal offseason. He has already thrown a bunch of bullpen sessions and said he took up pilates and will do less lifting this year in order to keep his back healthy all season. Canning didn't pitch […]

Jared Walsh To See Outfield Work

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said that he expects first baseman Jared Walsh (shoulder) to work in the outfield in spring training, and there's a good chance he'll see playing time there in 2023. Walsh is fully healthy entering camp after having thoracic outlet surgery, which limited him to 118 games last season. The […]

Adalberto Mondesi Not Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said he wouldn't bet on shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (knee) being ready for Opening Day. Mondesi is recovering from ACL surgery on his knee, and a best-case scenario would have him being ready for Opening Day as the Red Sox look to replace Xander Bogaerts and Trevor Story […]

Randal Grichuk Undergoes Hernia Surgery

Colorado Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk (hernia) had surgery for a bilateral sports hernia a week ago. If all goes well in his rehab, he should be ready for game action in six weeks, but he's unlikely to be ready for Opening Day. The 31-year-old was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays last spring and hit […]

Charlie Morton Throws Bullpen Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton (elbow) threw a touch-and-feel bullpen on Tuesday with new catcher Sean Murphy. Morton exited his final start of last season after taking a comebacker off his elbow in Game 4 of the National League Division series against the Philadelphia Phillies, but it looks as though he'll be fine for […]

Starling Marte Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter said that there's nothing to suggest that outfielder Starling Marte (core) won't be ready for Opening Day. Marte had core-muscle surgery last November, but fantasy managers may not have to wait for him to make his 2023 regular season debut. Still, the Mets will probably take it easy on […]

George Springer Feeling Good Heading Into Spring Training

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (elbow) said that he's feeling better after having surgery on his elbow last October. Springer had a bone spur removed from his right elbow, and he shouldn't have any limitations in camp or early on in the regular season. There is more injury risk with the 33-year-old, but he […]

Buccaneers Interview Scottie Montgomery For OC Position

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have interviewed Detroit Lions assistant head coach/running backs coach Scottie Montgomery for their open offensive coordinator position. Montgomery is the ninth known candidate to meet with Tampa since they fired Byron Leftwich at the end of the season. Montgomery spent the last two years as the Indianapolis Colts' running backs coach […]

Jets Will Be In On Derek Carr

The New York Jets will be interested in soon-to-be free-agent quarterback Derek Carr, who is moving on from the Las Vegas Raiders after nine seasons. The Jets view him as a significant upgrade over Zach Wilson, but there is some concern about Carr's ability to play under pressure as the Jets continue to rebuild their […]

Ryan Tannehill The Favorite To Start In 2023?

The Athletic's Joe Rexrode thinks Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill is the overwhelming favorite to return as the starter in 2023. There remains a chance the Titans fall in love with a QB in the draft and trade up from No. 11 overall in the first round. For continuity of personnel with new offensive coordinator […]

Ravens Hire Todd Monken As Offensive Coordinator

The Baltimore Ravens have decided to hire University of Georgia offensive coordinator Todd Monken as their new offensive coordinator. It's a move that the Ravens hope will upgrade their struggling passing attack and get quarterback Lamar Jackson back on trade if they stick with him. The 57-year-old Monken guided Georgia to back-to-back national championships, with […]

Saints Could Be Interested In Baker Mayfield

The New Orleans Saints could be interested in signing Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent quarterback Baker Mayfield this offseason if they lose out on quarterback Derek Carr. The Saints staff was high on Mayfield ahead of the 2018 draft. The Saints had a two-day visit with Carr last week that went well, and the signal-caller […]

Derek Carr Not In A Rush To Sign

Former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, who will be released by the team on Tuesday, is expected to receive significant interest on the open market, but he won't be in a rush to sign with a new team. Carr is expected to have multiple visits with interested teams, and the New Orleans Saints are […]

Cardinals Finalizing Deal With New Head Coach Jonathan Gannon

The Arizona Cardinals are finalizing a deal on Tuesday with former Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon to become their new head coach, according to sources. With offensive coordinator Shane Steichen also becoming the Indianapolis Colts' next head coach, the Eagles will lose both their offensive and defensive coordinators. Gannon was identified as a candidate […]