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 […]

Jaylen Waddle, Jeff Wilson Jr. Limited Wednesday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle) and running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (illness) were both limited in Wednesday's practice. It would be a big surprise if either Waddle or Wilson were unable to play this weekend against the Buffalo Bills in their wild-card matchup on Sunday. Waddle was the WR7 in half-point PPR scoring […]

Raheem Mostert Picks Up A DNP On Wednesday

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (thumb) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice while dealing with a fractured thumb. Mostert suffered what the team is referring to as a serious break of his thumb in the Week 18 win over the New York Jets, and his status for Sunday's wild-card contest against the […]

No Practice For Gus Edwards Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (concussion) was not seen at practice on Wednesday. The 27-year-old's status for wild-card weekend against the Cincinnati Bengals is up in the air after he suffered a concussion in the Week 18 regular season finale last Sunday against these same Bengals. Edwards will need to pass through the league's […]

Noah Fant Back To Limited Practice Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (knee) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday after he sat out on Tuesday. Fant has been playing through a knee injury of late and should be fine to play this Saturday against the San Francisco 49ers. He finished with two touchdowns in the final four games of the […]

Kenneth Walker III, DeeJay Dallas Miss Practice Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks running backs Kenneth Walker III (ankle) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle, quadriceps) both missed practice on Wednesday. Walker was a full participant on Tuesday, while Dallas has now missed the first two practices of the week. The Seahawks are likely just resting Walker ahead of Saturday's wild-card showdown against the San Francisco 49ers, but […]

Tee Higgins Out Sick On Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (illness) didn't take part in practice on Wednesday due to an illness. As long as Higgins is able to return to practice on Thursday or Friday, he should be just fine to suit up in the wild-card playoff matchup on Sunday night against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. The 23-year-old […]

Tigers Moving Center Field In At Comerica Park

The Detroit Tigers are moving in their fence in dead center field from 422 feet to 412 feet, starting with the 2023 season. Left field is being "relabeled" as 342 feet instead of 345 feet. It is not being moved in, but it's just a more accurate measurement. The height of the walls in center […]

Greg Allen Agrees With Red Sox On Minor-League Deal

The Boston Red Sox agreed with free-agent outfielder Greg Allen on a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to a source. Allen didn't make his 2022 season debut until the second half of the season due to a hamstring, and he finished with a weak .186/.260/.271 slash line […]

Marlins Land Shortstop Prospect Jacob Amaya

The Miami Marlins acquired shortstop prospect Jacob Amaya from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday in exchange for shortstop Miguel Rojas. The glove-first Rojas became expendable when the Fish signed veteran infielder Jean Segura in free agency this offseason. With Rojas now in LA, Segura is likely to begin the 2023 campaign as Miami's everyday […]

Dodgers Acquire Miguel Rojas From Marlins

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired shortstop Miguel Rojas from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday in exchange for shortstop prospect Jacob Amaya. Rojas had an underwhelming year at the plate for the Fish in 2022 while dealing with a wrist injury that eventually required surgery, but he's always been more of a glove-first player to begin […]

Craig Stammen Returns To Padres On Minor-League Deal

The San Diego Padres re-signed right-hander Craig Stammen to a minor-league deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Stammen will be invited to major-league spring training with the Friars for the seventh straight season. The 38-year-old reliever has been solid for the Padres in middle relief the last six seasons and posted a 4.43 ERA […]