Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty Will Have Shot To Make The Roster

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and third baseman Brett Baty will both be given a realistic chance to make the Opening Day roster out of spring training. But with more opportunity in left field this year, Alvarez likely has the better chance to begin the 2023 season in the big leagues. When it looked […]

Bucs Want Soto-Like Trade For Bryan Reynolds

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking for a "Juan Soto trade" for outfielder Bryan Reynolds, who has asked out of Pittsburgh this offseason, according to an interested team executive. Reynolds has three years left in his current contract, but he makes much less than Soto and isn't in an elite tier of players like Soto. The […]

Dodgers Officially Release Trevor Bauer

The Los Angeles Dodgers gave starting pitcher Trevor Bauer his unconditional release on Thursday. The Dodgers designated Bauer for assignment last Friday and could not find a trade partner by the deadline this Friday, so the 31-year-old right-hander will become a free agent. Bauer has been reinstated by the league following his lengthy suspension for […]

Gus Edwards Returns To Practice Thursday

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (concussion) returned to practice on Thursday and was wearing a non-contact jersey and foam protection on his helmet after suffering a concussion in the Week 18 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. It's progress for Edwards, but his status remains unclear for the wild-card game on Sunday night against the […]

Tee Higgins Returns To Practice

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (illness) returned to practice on Thursday after he was out sick on Wednesday. Higgins shouldn't be in any danger of missing Sunday's wild-card game against the Baltimore Ravens. The 23-year-old pass-catcher was injured in the first meeting against Baltimore in Week 5 and caught just one pass for seven […]

Lamar Jackson Still Out, Tyler Huntley Makes Progress

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) missed another practice on Thursday, while backup Tyler Huntley (shoulder, wrist) was seen throwing in the portion of practice open to the media. Huntley was listed as limited on Wednesday but didn't throw at all, so this represents progress for him ahead of the wild-card matchup on Sunday night […]

Panthers Request To Interview Jerod Mayo

The Carolina Panthers requested to interview New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo for their head-coaching position, according to a source. Mayo impressed during his head-coaching interviews with the Denver Broncos and Philadelphia Eagles and is generating more interest this cycle. The Cleveland Browns have shown interest in Mayo for their open defensive coordinator position […]

Isaiah McKenzie Downgraded On Thursday

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (hamstring) was not seen on the practice field on Thursday after he was limited in Wednesday's session. With McKenzie's status up in the air for Sunday's wild-card game against the Miami Dolphins, the Bills signed veteran Cole Beasley to the active roster from the practice squad. If needed, Buffalo […]

Raheem Mostert Misses Another Practice

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (thumb) was not present at practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Mostert is dealing with a significant fractured thumb, and his availability for this weekend's wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills is in serious jeopardy. Jeff Wilson Jr. is also dealing with an illness this […]

Three Teams Interested In Aroldis Chapman

Three teams are reportedly interested in signing free-agent relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman. It was initially reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers were interested in signing Chapman to a two-year deal, but that was shot down on Thursday night. The San Diego Padres have also been rumored to be interested in the left-hander. The 34-year-old really […]

Mets, Yankees Won't Pursue Trevor Bauer

The New York Mets and New York Yankees won't pursue starting pitcher Trevor Bauer, according to sources, either via trade by the Friday deadline or as a free agent. Bauer, who is still currently on the Los Angeles Dodgers roster, was reinstated his 194-game suspension. However, it's unclear if any major-league team will take a […]

Red Sox Avoid Arbitration With Josh Taylor

The Boston Red Sox and left-hander Josh Taylor avoided salary arbitration Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.025 million deal, according to a source. Ryan Brasier, Abraham Almonte, Nick Pivetta, Alex Verdugo, Rob Refsnyder, Christian Arroyo and Reese McGuire remain arbitration-eligible. The 29-year-old Taylor didn't pitch at all last season due to a back injury, […]

Cubs Sign Vinny Nittoli On Thursday

The Chicago Cubs signed veteran right-hander Vinny Nittoli to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invite to major-league spring training. He will earn $775,000 in the big leagues or $162,000 in the minors. The 32-year-old pitched in just two games for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2022 and also in the minors for the […]

Marlins Haven't Decided Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s Position

When asked if Miami Marlins infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. will get any run at shortstop in 2023, general manager Kim Ng said, "We haven't decided yet." Chisholm was the team's full-time second baseman in 2022 and earned his first All-Star nod in his third season in the majors. But after the team sent shortstop Miguel […]

Brewers Sign Thyago Vieira To Minor-League Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent right-hander Thyago Vieira to a minor-league contract on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Vieira has pitched in Japan since 2020 and was pretty successful, posting a 2.86 ERA with 150 strikeouts and 61 walks in 125 2/3 innings out of the bullpen. In three seasons in […]

Connor Seabold Designated For Assignment

The Boston Red Sox designated right-hander Connor Seabold for assignment on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for the recently signed Corey Kluber. In his second major-league season with the Red Sox in 2022, Seabold had a rough go of it, allowing 24 runs (23 earned) on 35 hits (five home runs) while […]

Sandy Leon Signs Minor-League Deal With Rangers

The Texas Rangers signed free-agent catcher Sandy Leon to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to a source. Leon played in 33 combined games in 2022 with the Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins, hitting .169/.298/.211 with no homers, four RBI and six runs scored in 86 plate […]

Jets Ready To Spend Big On Quarterback

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson told reporters on Thursday that if general manager Joe Douglas and head coach Robert Saleh tell him there is a veteran quarterback they need, Johnson will "absolutely" be ready to spend what it takes to land him. "That's the missing piece," Johnson said of a franchise quarterback. Tom Brady […]

Texans Request Permission To Interview Thomas Brown

The Houston Texans requested an interview with Los Angeles Rams assistant head coach/tight ends coach Thomas Brown for their head-coaching vacancy, according to a source. The Texans are looking for a young coach to grow with their young team after they went 3-13-1 in 2022. Houston is searching for a new head coach after firing […]

Cole Beasley Signed To Active Roster

The Buffalo Bills signed wide receiver Cole Beasley from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster on Thursday. In a corresponding move, the team released offensive lineman Justin Murray. The 33-year-old veteran slot man was brought in late this year for receiver depth and saw action in Weeks 15 and 16, catching both of […]

Broncos To Meet With Sean Payton Next Tuesday

The Denver Broncos are scheduled to be the first team this month to have an in-person head-coach interview with former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, according to a source. The Broncos and Payton are scheduled to meet next Tuesday morning in Los Angeles. It's unclear how much interest in Denver's head-coach position Payton […]

Raiders Evaluating Trade Market For Derek Carr

The Las Vegas Raiders will begin the process of evaluating the trade market for quarterback Derek Carr as they prepare for a decision on their QB for the future, according to sources. Carr, who holds a no-trade clause, officially bid goodbye to the organization on his official Twitter account on Thursday. There is a firm […]

David Shaw Interviews With Broncos

The Denver Broncos interviewed former Stanford head coach David Shaw for their head-coaching position on Wednesday, according to sources. Shaw spent nine years in the NFL from 1997 to 2005 with the Eagles, Raiders and Ravens and is interested in returning to the professional ranks. The 50-year-old was a wide receiver at Stanford before becoming […]

Bubba Ventrone Interviews For Colts Head-Coaching Position

The Indianapolis Colts interviewed special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone for their head-coaching job on Wednesday, according to a source. Ventrone has been with the team as their special teams coach since Frank Reich was hired as the head coach in 2018. He was previously with the New England Patriots as an assistant special teams coordinator […]

Broncos Interview Jim Caldwell Wednesday

The Denver Broncos interviewed former Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell for their head-coaching vacancy on Wednesday, according to a league source. In addition to the Broncos, the Carolina Panthers interviewed Caldwell for their head-coaching position earlier in the week. Caldwell has interviewed for positions in the last couple of years, but […]

Sean Payton Receives Two More Interview Requests

In addition to the Denver Broncos, the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals have requested permission from the New Orleans Saints to speak with Sean Payton about their head-coach openings. The Cardinals could be the most appealing to Payton with quarterback Kyler Murray, a young group of undeveloped talent and multiple draft picks to satisfy the […]

Jets Part Ways With Offensive Coordinator Mike LaFleur

The New York Jets and offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur mutually agreed to part ways on Wednesday, according to sources. The Jets didn't show any statistical improvement under the 36-year-old, who was one of the first to join head coach Robert Saleh's coaching staff in 2021. He was also responsible for the regression of second-year quarterback […]

Alex Cappa Won't Play Against Ravens

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that offensive lineman Alex Cappa (ankle) will not play in the wild-card playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night. Taylor wouldn't say if Cappa will be able to play if the Bengals advance to the Divisional Round. The 27-year-old guard was injured in the Week 18 […]

Terron Armstead May Not Return For Postseason

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that offensive tackle Terron Armstead (toe) is frustrated and unsure if he'll be able to return for the playoffs. Armstead missed the last two weeks, didn't practice on Wednesday and may not be able to play in the wild-card game this Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. He's also […]

Teddy Bridgewater Limited On Wednesday

Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (finger, knee) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. In addition to a dislocated pinkie finger on his throwing hand, Bridgewater is dealing with a knee injury that could sideline him for the wild-card game on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. The 30-year-old served as rookie Skylar Thompson's […]