MLB, Players Agree To Universal Designated Hitter

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Thursday that "we've agreed to a universal designated hitter and eliminated draft-pick compensation" for the new collective bargaining agreement. Manfred also announced that a draft lottery will be added as an anti-tanking measure. Spring training is currently in jeopardy of starting on time while the league and […]

Rob Manfred Says No Change To Spring Training

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said on Thursday that "the status of spring training is no change right now." Manfred also called the possibility of missing regular season games amid the league's lockout of players "a disastrous outcome." "I believe we will have an agreement in time to play our regular schedule," Manfred said. […]

Andre Patterson Hired By Giants To Coach Defensive Line

Former Minnesota Vikings assistant head coach and co-defensive coordinator Andre Patterson is being hired on Thursday as the defensive line coach for the New York Giants, according to a source. Patterson was with the Vikings under head coach Mike Zimmer for the last eight seasons. He served as the defensive line coach from 2014-19 before […]

Texans Unlikely To Hire A Defensive Coordinator

The Houston Texans are unlikely to hire a defensive coordinator, according to a source. Head coach Lovie Smith, who was the team's defensive coordinator last season, said he will call the defensive plays. The Texans still have key spots open on the coaching staff, though, so there's still a chance that Houston will use the […]

Jamison Crowder Likely To Move On

New York Jets impending free-agent wide receiver Jamison Crowder was the team's leading receiver in each of the last three seasons and caught 132 passes out of the slot (eighth-most in the NFL), but he's unlikely to return in 2022. Crowder took a $5 million pay cut last offseason and his durability is a concern, […]

Braxton Berrios Likely To Reach Free Agency

New York Jets impending free-agent wide receiver Braxton Berrios is likely to make it to the open market in March. The 26-year-old is a fan favorite and had four touchdowns in the final three games, but the Jets must decide if he's a full-time receiver or more of a gadget player/return specialist. Berrios averaged 5.4 […]

Kyler Murray's Status Will Affect Christian Kirk

Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent wide receiver Christian Kirk said his decision during free agency will be impacted by quarterback Kyler Murray's future with the team. "It'll definitely have a deciding factor," Kirk said. Murray recently scrubbed the team from his social media, leading to speculation that he could be upset with the organization. Kirk has […]

Anthony Averett Unlikely To Return To Ravens

The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec thinks Baltimore Ravens safety DeShon Elliott has a better chance to re-sign in free agency this offseason than cornerback Anthony Averett. Averett is expected to have a bigger market, and he won't be a starter in Baltimore as long as Marlon Humphrey and Marcus Peters are healthy. Averett's biggest supporter in […]

Ronnie Stanley's Future In Question

It's unknown if Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) will be able to play next season. General manager Eric DeCosta said that he's optimistic about Stanley, but nobody knows where Stanley is at in his rehab after aggravating his ankle injury in Week 1 and undergoing season-ending surgery. Hopefully Stanley's second ankle surgery will […]

Lamar Jackson May Not Get Extension This Offseason

The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec is hearing less optimism about the Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson reaching a contract extension this offseason, but it's coming from outsiders and people not directly involved with the negotiations. Jackson has no agent and a tight inner circle, while the Ravens play things close to the vest, so there […]

Jeremy Giambi Dies At Age 47

Former Major League outfielder and designated hitter Jeremy Giambi passed away on Wednesday at the age of 47, according to his agent, Joel Wolfe. Giambi was taken by the Kansas City Royals in the sixth round of the 1996 draft out of Cal State Fullerton, and he spent the best seasons of his career with […]

MLB Planning To Make New Proposal To Union

Major League Baseball is planning to make a new proposal following the owners' meetings this week, which will end on Thursday. Their proposal is expected to involve core economic issues, and hope remains that it could trigger something to get a deal done so that the regular season can begin as scheduled. MLB and the […]

Falcons Want Calvin Ridley To Stick Around

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley missed most of the 2021 season after saying in a statement on Oct. 31 that he was stepping away from football indefinitely to work on his mental health and well being. There has been speculation that Ridley could be traded this offseason to give him a fresh start, but […]

C.J. Uzomah Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah (knee) missed practice again on Wednesday, but head coach Zac Taylor remains optimistic that he'll have a chance to suit up in the Super Bowl this Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. Uzomah missed all of last week's practices after spraining his MCL in the AFC Championship win over […]

Limited Practice For Van Jefferson Wednesday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) was able to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday. Jefferson was limited in two practices last week before being rested last Friday, so he should be good to play in the Super Bowl on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, barring any late-week setbacks. The 25-year-old has […]

Cam Akers Limited To Begin Practice Week

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Akers missed practice all of last week after he injured his shoulder in the NFC Championship win over the San Francisco 49ers, but the fact that he's back on the field already this week is a good sign […]

Tyler Higbee Misses Practice Wednesday

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Higbee hasn't practiced since he sprained his MCL in the NFC Championship win over the San Francisco 49ers on Jan. 30. He'll have two more chances to get on the practice field to close out the week, but Higbee's […]

Rams To Have Three-Back Rotation In Super Bowl?

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay thinks that running back Darrell Henderson Jr. (knee) will play in the Super Bowl against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. "I think Darrell's going to go. So, you'll have Cam Akers, Darrell and Sony Michel. You'll be able to see a good, three-back rotation, based on how the […]

Marco Luciano Has Eye-Opening Middle-Infield Power

San Francisco Giants shortstop Marco Luciano, who finished as MLB Pipeline's No. 5 overall prospect in 2021, has elite bat speed that gives him more power potential than any other middle-infield prospect in baseball. He was able to produce 19 home runs in 106 games between Low-A and High-A in his first full season in […]

Noelvi Marte Could Be Seattle's Next Elite Prospect

Seattle Mariners shortstop Noelvi Marte is following in the footsteps of Seattle outfielders Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez as an elite hitting prospect. Marte almost had a 20-20 season as a 19-year-old in 2021 while making his full-season debut, and he's projected to be a top-10 prospect on MLB Pipeline heading into the 2023 season […]

Francisco Alvarez One Of The Best Catching Prospects

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is one of the best all-around offensive prospects in baseball after hitting 24 home runs at 19 years old while spending most of last season at High-A. He is also extremely gifted behind the plate as a defensive backstop, and he's projected to be a top-10 prospect heading into […]

Anthony Volpe Projected To Be A Top Prospect In 2023

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe, who was No. 15 on MLB Pipeline's top-100 prospect list to end 2021, is projected to be a top-10 prospect entering the 2023 season. He won MLB Pipeline Hitting Prospect of the Year accolades after his first full season as a pro by hitting .294/.423/.604 with 27 home runs […]

Red Sox Sign Yolmer Sanchez To Minor League Deal

The Boston Red Sox signed infielder Yolmer Sanchez, catcher Roldani Baldwin and first baseman Roberto Ramos to minor league deals with invites to spring training on Wednesday. Sanchez, 29, is the most intriguing of the trio. He has a solid glove but hasn't been much of a threat at the plate in his career. He […]

Jim Bob Cooter Expected To Join Jaguars Staff

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to hire former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter as their new passing-game coordinator under head coach Doug Pederson, according to a source. Cooter has worked with the likes of Peyton Manning and Matthew Stafford, and now he'll have a chance to get his hands on last year's No. […]

Jaguars Hire Brentson Buckner To Coach The Defensive Line

The Jacksonville Jaguars hired veteran defensive line coach Brentson Buckner on Wednesday, according to a league source. Buckner has previously coached with the Arizona Cardinals, Las Vegas Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh Steelers. He spent the last two seasons coaching the Cardinals defensive line in his second stint with the team. Buckner also had […]

Jaguars Hire Heath Farwell As Special Teams Coordinator

The Jacksonville Jaguars hired Heath Farwell as their special teams coordinator on Wednesday, according to a source. Farwell is a former NFL linebacker and held the same position the last three years with the Buffalo Bills. He also spent one season with the Carolina Panthers as an assistant special teams coach and held the same […]

Bucs Have Good Chance Of Keeping Chris Godwin?

The Athletic's Greg Auman thinks the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a good chance of keeping impending free-agent wide receiver Chris Godwin this offseason. Godwin has co-existed well with No. 1 receiver Mike Evans, and both sides have voiced a desire to keep things going, even at a considerable cost. Auman doesn't think Godwin's ACL injury […]

Kyler Murray, Jameis Winston Unlikely To Land With Bucs

The Athletic's Greg Auman doesn't expect the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to land Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray or New Orleans Saints impending free-agent quarterback Jameis Winston this offseason to replace Tom Brady. Murray is only 24 years old, is a former No. 1 overall pick and has made the Pro Bowl the last two years. […]

Panthers Hire Steve Wilks To Coach The Secondary

The Carolina Panthers hired Steve Wilks as their new secondary coach and defensive pass-game coordinator on Wednesday. Wilks will return for his second stint with the Panthers after initially coaching for them in 2012 as the defensive backs coach. He also served as Carolina's assistant head coach from 2015-17 and the defensive coordinator in 2017. […]

Lovie Smith Aware Of Davis Mills' Potential

New Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith is very aware of quarterback Davis Mills' potential and promise after a strong rookie year in which he took over as the team's starting quarterback due to injuries to Tyrod Taylor and Deshaun Watson's legal situation. "He played about as well as any of the rookie quarterbacks did […]