Felix Bautista Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

MASN's Roch Kubatko reports that Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Felix Bautista (elbow) will be eased into spring training as part of a ramp-up period. He will not be a full-go this spring, but he's still expected to be ready for Opening Day in 2025. The 29-year-old will be 16 months removed from Tommy John surgery […]

Brandon Hughes Returning To Cubs On Minor-League Deal

The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a minor-league deal on Friday to re-sign left-hander Brandon Hughes, according to a league source briefed on the contract. Hughes could work his way into a key role in relief for the Cubs again in 2025 after he became the team's closer in the second half of the 2022 season. […]

Pedro Avila Becomes Free Agent

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Pedro Avila rejected his outright assignment to the minor leagues on Thursday and elected to become a free agent. Avila was designated for assignment by the Guardians on Jan. 22 but passed through waivers unclaimed. The 28-year-old is now free to sign with any team and should land on his feet somewhere […]

Rays Invite Carson Williams, Xavier Isaac To MLB Spring Training

The Tampa Bay Rays announced on Thursday that they've invited shortstop prospect Carson Williams and first base prospect Xavier Isaac to major-league spring training this year. Along with Isaac and Williams, the Rays also invited prospect Tre' Morgan. Per MLB Pipeline, Williams is the No. 9 overall prospect in baseball in 2025, with Isaac checking […]

Cowboys Holding Second Interview With Klayton Adams For Offensive-Coordinator Job

The Dallas Cowboys are interviewing Arizona Cardinals offensive-line coach Klayton Adams for their offensive-coordinator position in-person on Friday, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Adams is considered the favorite to land the job on new head coach Brian Schottenheimer's coaching staff. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said this week that Dallas was searching for […]

Tanner Engstrand Expected To Become Jets Offensive Coordinator

SNY's Connor Hughes reports that the expectation is that Detroit Lions tight ends coach/passing-game coordinator Tanner Engstrand will be named as the new offensive coordinator for the New York Jets, according to sources. The Jets were also making a run at Los Angeles Rams tight ends coach/passing-game coordinator Nick Caley for the offensive-coordinator position, but […]

Nick Caley Not Interested In Jets Offensive-Coordinator Job

The New York Jets made a run at Los Angeles Rams tight ends coach/passing-game coordinator Nick Caley for their vacancy at offensive coordinator, but Caley has let it be known that he's not interested in the job, according to sources. Caley currently works with Mike LaFleur, who was fired by the Jets previously as the […]

Jaguars Hire Anthony Campanile To Run Their Defense

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to terms with Anthony Campanile as their new defensive coordinator on Friday, according to sources. Campanile was most recently the linebackers coach/running-game coordinator for the Green Bay Packers. This will be his first gig as defensive coordinator in the NFL under first-time head coach Liam […]

David Shaw Joins Lions As Passing-Game Coordinator

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that former Stanford head coach David Shaw and the Detroit Lions agreed to a multi-year deal on Thursday for him to serve as the team's new passing-game coordinator, according to sources. The 52-year-old worked with new offensive coordinator John Morton with the Denver Broncos. Shaw served as the Broncos' senior […]

Dodgers Designate Ryan Brasier For Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers designated right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier for assignment on Thursday, according to sources. The move was made to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for recently-signed reliever Kirby Yates. The Dodgers now will have a few days to try to find a trade partner before he's subject to waivers. There […]

Jorge Polanco Re-Signs With Mariners On One-Year Deal

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that free-agent infielder Jorge Polanco (knee) agreed to re-sign with the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night for a one-year, $7.75 million guaranteed deal, pending a physical, according to sources. The Houston Astros had known interest in Polanco, but he'll return to the Mariners after the acquired him from the Minnesota […]

Jawaan Taylor Downgraded To Limited On Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (knee) was downgraded to a limited practice on Thursday after he was a full-go in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Although mid-week downgrades are never a good thing, we suspect the Chiefs are just giving the 27-year-old a little extra rest before the Super Bowl […]

Skyy Moore Returns To Practice And Is Limited

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore (abdomen) had his practice window opened on Thursday to return from Injured Reserve and he was listed as limited. While Moore remains on IR, it means that he now has a shot to be activated in order to play in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, versus […]

Nolan Smith Out With Illness Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith (illness) was under the weather on Thursday and did not practice with the rest of the team. Smith practiced in full on Wednesday but popped up on this week's injury report due to an illness. With Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs not coming until Sunday, Feb. 9, […]

Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens Pick Up DNPs Again Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Landon Dickerson (knee) and center Cam Jurgens (back) were both listed as non-participants in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. With an extra week off before Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Eagles are resting most of their banged-up players. Dickerson injured his knee […]

Kenneth Gainwell Still Not Practicing

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (concussion, knee) was listed as a non-participant in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Gainwell suffered a concussion in the NFC Championship win over the division-rival Washington Commanders last Sunday and is also nursing a knee injury. His status is certainly up in the air […]

Lance Lynn Drawing Interest As Potential Closer

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that free-agent right-hander and long-time starter Lance Lynn is getting looks on the open market this offseason as a potential ninth-inning arm, according to his agent Kevin Lustig. The 37-year-old has not pitched out the bullpen since 2018. Lynn said he's "intrigued" about being a closer. Several teams, including the […]

Dallas Goedert Being Rested Again On Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (ankle, rest) was seen sitting on a heated bench during the team's practice on Thursday and will pick up another DNP for the second straight day this week. Goedert also missed two practices last week before catching seven of his eight targets for 85 yards in the 55-23 victory […]

DeVonta Smith Misses Practice Again On Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was seen sitting on a heated bench during practice on Thursday and will be a DNP for the second straight day this week. Smith appears to have picked up a hamstring issue after the win over the division-rival Washington Commanders last Sunday in the NFC Championship game, but […]

Christian Moore Has A Chance To Start In 2025

The Los Angeles Angels were ready to call up last year's first-round pick, infielder Christian Moore, last September before he suffered a knee injury. But now that he's healthy, The Athletic's Sam Blum writes that nothing is stopping the always-aggressive Angels from using Moore as their starting second baseman in 2025. Improving Moore's chances to […]

Jack Kochanowicz Could Open Up In Bullpen

The Athletic's Sam Blum has a hunch that the Los Angeles Angels will have right-hander Jack Kochanowicz pitching in a relief role to begin the 2025 season until a spot in the starting rotation becomes available. In addition, Kochanowicz might make more sense out of the bullpen given his limited pitch mix. Sam Bachman, the […]

Reid Detmers Has Leg Up For Fifth Rotation Spot?

The Athletic's Sam Blum writes that the early pick for the Los Angeles Angels' fifth starter spot is left-hander Reid Detmers. Tyler Anderson, Kyle Hendricks, Yusei Kikuchi and Jose Soriano are effectively locked into the top four spots. Detmers will be on a short leash, though, given how poorly he performed in 2024. It will […]

Cubs A Team To Watch On Dylan Cease

MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports that a team to watch in regards to San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease, who is on the trade market this offseason, is the Chicago Cubs. Both Cease and right-hander Michael King are on the trade block with the Padres facing payroll constraints in 2025, and Morosi goes on to […]

Eagles Open Practice Window For C.J. Uzomah

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Thursday that they opened the practice window for tight end C.J. Uzomah (abdomen) to return from Injured Reserve. In other moves, the team signed running back Lew Nichols to the practice squad and released tight end Nick Muse from their practice squad. It means that Uzomah can resume practicing with […]

Bengals To Attempt To Re-Sign Tee Higgins?

The top priority for the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason is signing All-Pro wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase to a long-term contract extension that is expected to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history. Despite that, director of player personnel Duke Tobin said the team needs to find the "right number" to re-sign impending free-agent wideout […]

Eagles Open Practice Window For Brandon Graham

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Philadelphia Eagles opened the practice window for defensive end Brandon Graham (triceps) to return from Injured Reserve on Thursday, which gives him a chance to return for Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles said earlier this week that they were keeping […]

All Signs Pointing To Darrell Bevell Being Raiders Next Offensive Coordinator

The Athletic's Vic Tafur writes that all signs are pointing to Miami Dolphins quarterbacks coach/passing-game coordinator Darrell Bevell becoming the next offensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders under new head coach Pete Carroll. Bevell and Carroll coached together with the Seattle Seahawks for seven seasons, including a Super Bowl championship, so a reunion in […]

Raiders Re-Sign Defensive Coordinator Patrick Graham

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the Las Vegas Raiders re-signed defensive coordinator Patrick Graham on Thursday, according to sources. Graham's contract with the Raiders expired after the 2024 season and he had other options, including heading to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he ultimately was convinced to return by new head coach Pete Carroll and […]

Bills Re-Sign Zach Davidson To Reserve/Futures Deal

The Buffalo Bills announced on Wednesday that they re-signed tight end Zach Davidson to a Reserve/Futures deal. Davidson spent most of the 2024 season on the team's practice squad but was elevated to the active 53-man roster for three games. The 26-year-old only caught one of two targets for five yards on offense, though, while […]

Falcons Sign Nikola Kalinic To Futures Deal

The Atlanta Falcons announced on Tuesday that they signed free-agent tight end Nikola Kalinic to a Reserve/Future contract. The 28-year-old appeared in two games with the Los Angeles Rams in 2024 and previously played in the Canadian Football League from 2019-22 before joining the Indianapolis Colts. Since the end of the season in addition to […]