Cristian Javier Signs Five-Year Extension With Astros

Right-hander Cristian Javier signed a five-year, $64 million contract extension with the Houston Astros on Friday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The deal contains performance bonuses. The 25-year-old was excellent in his third MLB season in 2022, going 11-9 with a career-best 2.54 ERA (3.16 FIP), 0.95 WHIP and career-high 33.2 percent strikeout […]

Michael Fulmer Agrees With Cubs Friday

Free-agent right-hander Michael Fulmer agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Chicago Cubs on Friday, according to sources. Fulmer began his major-league career as a starter for the Detroit Tigers, and he won the American League Rookie of the Year in 2016 before being named to the All-Star team in 2017. But now he's a […]

Browns Not Expected To Re-Sign Jadeveon Clowney

ESPN's Field Yates doesn't think the Cleveland Browns will re-sign impending free-agent edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney this offseason. The writing is written clearly on the wall for this one. Clowney was benched in the regular season finale after making public comments that were critical of Cleveland's coaching staff. He also said suggested he'd likely be […]

Avonte Maddox, Landon Dickerson Will Play Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (toe) and offensive guard Landon Dickerson (elbow) both put in full practices on Friday and were removed from the final injury report for Super Bowl LVII. They will both be available to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Maddox was injured in Week 16 but returned for the NFC […]

L'Jarius Sneed Will Play Against Eagles

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (knee) was upgraded to a full practice on Friday and was removed from the final injury report for the Super Bowl. He will play in Sunday's big game against the Philadelphia Eagles, which could be bad news for Eagles receiver A.J. Brown. Sneed suffered a concussion in the AFC […]

Patrick Mahomes Cleared To Play In Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) practiced in full all week and was removed from the final injury report for Super Bowl LVII on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 27-year-old suffered a right high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round against the Jacksonville Jaguars but somehow managed to suit up in the win over […]

Kliff Kingsbury Could Join Texans Coaching Staff

Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury is talking to the Houston Texans on Friday about a job on new head coach DeMeco Ryans' coaching staff, according to sources. After getting fired as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals following the 2022 season, he booked a one-way trip to Thailand for some time away. He's […]

Taylor Lewan Expects To Be Released; Could Retire

Tennessee Titans three-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (knee) said he expects to be released before he has to decide whether or not he wants to continue his career. Lewan only played in two games in 2022 before being placed on season-ending Injured Reserve due to a knee injury. Injuries have been an issue […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kadarius Toney Good To Go

Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) and Kadarius Toney (ankle, hamstring) will not carry injury designations into Super Bowl LVII on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Both wideouts missed practice all of last week and were listed as questionable for the big game a week ago, but they returned to practice this week […]

Tom Brady Files Retirement Papers Friday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady officially fired a letter on Friday with the NFL and NFL Players Association, reconfirming his Feb. 1 retirement, according to sources. For those still with hope that Brady would back out of retirement for a second time in two years, this silences any questions about whether he might return […]

Justin Bour Announces His Retirement

First baseman Justin Bour officially announced his retirement from professional baseball on his Twitter account on Friday. "There comes a time in every players career when they know it's time to hang them up. Today is that day for me. Thank you baseball and everyone that helped me along the way," Bour wrote. The 34-year-old […]

Josh Naylor Likely To Skip World Baseball Classic

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (ankle) will likely skip the 2023 World Baseball Classic after aggravating a right ankle injury late in the postseason. Naylor initially injured the ankle in 2021 and began the 2022 season late. Despite playing through his ankle injury last year, he hit .256 with a .771 OPS, 20 home […]

Robinson Cano Playing In World Baseball Classic

Free-agent second baseman Robinson Cano is on Team Dominican Republic's roster for the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The 41-year-old played in only 33 major-league games for the New York Mets, San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves in 2022, but he could serve as a capable bat off the bench against right-handed pitchers in the tournament. […]

Mike Soroka Not Pitching In World Baseball Classic

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (Achilles, elbow) will not pitch in this year's World Baseball Classic for Team Canada. Instead, Soroka will report to spring training in order to try and win a spot in the team's Opening Day rotation. The 25-year-old has had bad injury luck the last two years and hasn't pitched […]

Brad Miller Expected To Play Against Right-Handers

Texas Rangers outfielder Brad Miller, who hits left-handed, is expected to start in either left field or at designated hitter against right-handed pitchers in 2023. Miller dealt with several injuries last year, which likely contributed to his poor performance at the plate. The 33-year-old veteran slashed .212/.270/.320 with a .590 OPS, seven home runs, 32 […]

Sixto Sanchez Has Lost Almost 50 Pounds

Miami Marlins right-hander Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) said that he has progressed to throwing bullpen sessions and has lost 46 pounds this offseason. Sanchez said he's feeling physically stronger and hopes to land a spot on the team's Opening Day roster. Forty-six pounds is a lot. The 24-year-old had shoulder surgeries the last two years and […]

Dodgers Sign Rubby De La Rosa To Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent right-hander Rubby De La Rosa to a minor-league deal on Friday. De La Rosa hasn't pitched in the majors since making nine relief appearances for the Arizona Diamondbacks back in 2017. The 33-year-old started in the Dodgers organization and made his MLB debut with the Blue in 2011. He's […]

Phillies, Jose Alvarado Avoid Arbitration

The Philadelphia Phillies and relief pitcher Jose Alvarado avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $3.45 million deal. The 27-year-old left-hander started off on the wrong foot in 2022 but bounced back in a big way and finished with a 3.18 ERA (1.92 FIP), 1.22 WHIP, two saves and a career-high 81 […]

David Montgomery May Not Return To Chicago

ESPN's Field Yates isn't expecting the Chicago Bears to re-sign impending free-agent running back David Montgomery this offseason. The Bears have the most salary cap space of any NFL team this year, and Montgomery is well-respected by the organization. However, Chicago also has Khalil Herbert and Trestan Ebner at the position, so the Bears may […]

Brian Burns Could Receive Large Extension

Football Outsiders' Aaron Schatz predicts that the Carolina Panthers will sign defensive end Brian Burns to a large contract extension this offseason in order to establish him as a foundational piece for their franchise while also lowering his $16 million salary cap cost for the 2023 season. The fourth-year player had 12.5 sacks in 2022, […]

Panthers Expected To Re-Sign Bradley Bozeman

ESPN's Field Yates expects the Carolina Panthers to re-sign impending free-agent center Bradley Bozeman this offseason. Bozeman earned just $2.8 million in 2022, which turned out to be a bargain for the Panthers. He has been dependable and should be able to get $10 million or more per year on the open market. Bozeman's 95.5 […]

Re-Signing D'Onta Foreman Should Be Priority For Panthers

ESPN's David Newton thinks that the Carolina Panthers should re-sign running back D'Onta Foreman after he had a huge second half in 2022. He is 26 years old and can be retained at a reasonable price. After Carolina traded Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers at midseason, Foreman rushed for 914 yards on 203 […]

Brock Purdy's Recovery Timeline Could Change

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) will have surgery to fix a torn UCL in his right elbow on Feb. 22, and he's hoping for a six-month recovery. However, there's a scenario where the surgeon (Dr. Keith Meister) decides that additional work is necessary, which would impact Purdy's recovery time. "Everyone's saying it would […]

Texans Hire Matt Burke As Defensive Coordinator

The Houston Texans hired Arizona Cardinals defensive line coach Matt Burke as their new defensive coordinator on Friday, according to league sources. Burke was also formerly the defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins. He's also spent time coaching with the New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles as a run-game coordinator and defensive line coach, respectively. […]

Damar Hamlin's Playing Future Uncertain

It's still unknown if Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin will play football again after he suffered cardiac arrest on the field against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. Hamlin still hasn't been fully cleared and is only focusing on his health at this time. An NFL Players Association doctor said that Hamlin probably would play […]

Aaron Rodgers Expected To Make Decision By Free Agency

Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy said on Thursday night that the team is hoping/expecting that quarterback Aaron Rodgers will make his decision on his playing future by the opening of free agency in the beginning of March. "There hasn't been a deadline. The sooner the decision is made, the better. General manager Brian Gutekunst […]

Brian Daboll Named NFL Coach Of The Year

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll was named The Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year in 2022 in his first season in New York. Daboll led the Giants to their first winning record since 2016 and their first playoff win in more than 10 years. He garnered 16 first-place votes, just ahead of […]

Tee Higgins Wants To Stay In Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, who is eligible for a contract extension this offseason, said he would like to stay in Cincinnati "for a long time." He's heading into the final year of his rookie deal in 2023. The 24-year-old just wrapped up his third NFL season and had his second straight 1,000-yard season, […]

Saints, Raiders Have Framework For Derek Carr Trade In Place

The New Orleans Saints and Las Vegas Raiders already have the framework of a potential trade for quarterback Derek Carr in place, a condition for the Raiders to let the Saints visit with Carr on Wednesday. However, Carr's no-trade clause means that he still controls whether a trade will go down before 4 p.m. ET […]

L'Jarius Sneed Should Be OK For Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (knee) was limited in practice on Thursday, but he should be OK to play this Sunday in the Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles. Sneed cleared the league's concussion protocol and practiced in full from Monday through Wednesday, but he picked up a knee injury that slowed him down […]