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 […]

Jets Working To Hire Chris Banjo As Special Teams Coordinator

The New York Jets are working on a deal with Denver Broncos special teams assistant Chris Banjo to make him their new special teams coordinator, according to sources. Banjo served as Denver's special teams assistant each of the last two years and will be a big loss for the Broncos' special teams unit this offseason. […]

Cowboys Interview Klayton Adams For Offensive-Coordinator Job

According to sources, the Dallas Cowboys interviewed Arizona Cardinals offensive-line coach Klayton Adams for their vacancy at offensive coordinator on Tuesday. The Cowboys have an opening at the position after promoting former offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to head coach earlier this week. Adams is considered a top candidate for Dallas and was a key architect […]

Jalen Pitre On Track For Offseason Activities

Houston Texans cornerback Jalen Pitre (pectoral) had successful surgery on his torn pectoral muscle and is on track to be available for the team's offseason activities. "My recovery is going well," Pitre said. In 12 games before his injury, Pitre had 65 tackles (six for loss), a forced fumble, an interception and eight pass breakups […]

Ja'Marr Chase Extension A Priority For Bengals This Offseason

Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is entering the final year of his rookie deal with the team in 2025 after not being able to agree on a new contract last offseason. This offseason, director of personnel Duke Tobin said a long-term extension for Chase will be "a priority for us." The Bengals should […]

Matthew Stafford Plans To Play In 2025

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford plans to continue playing in 2025. Stafford was non-committal as to whether he'd return for a 17th NFL season after the Rams' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round. Although it's now clear he wants to keep playing, there's still uncertainty […]

Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens Both Miss Practice

Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Landon Dickerson (knee) and center Cam Jurgens (back) were both listed as non-participants for the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. Dickerson injured his knee in the win over the division-rival Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship last Sunday. Jurgens, meanwhile, was active despite suffering a back injury the […]

Kenneth Gainwell Doesn't Practice On Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (concussion, knee) did not take part in practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday after suffering a concussion on Sunday in the win over the division-rival Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship. In addition to being in the league's concussion protocol this week, the 25-year-old backup running […]

Dallas Goedert Sits Out With Ankle Injury

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (ankle, rest) is still listed on the injury report and was a DNP in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Goedert also missed some practice time last week with an ankle ailment but ended up playing in the NFC Championship win over the division-rival Washington Commanders and […]

DeVonta Smith Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is dealing with a hamstring injury and was listed as a non-participant in the team's practice on Wednesday. It's something to watch with Smith, but with the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs not coming until Sunday, Feb. 9, the 26-year-old wideout will most likely be ready […]

Jets Hiring Steve Wilks As New Defensive Coordinator

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the New York Jets agreed to terms with veteran coach Steve Wilks as their new defensive coordinator on Wednesday, according to sources. Wilks did not coach at all in the NFL in 2024 after being fired as the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator following the 2023 campaign. He's a […]

Elvis Alvarado Designated For Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates designated right-hander Elvis Alvarado for assignment on Wednesday to make room for newly-signed infielder/outfielder Adam Frazier on the 40-man roster. If Alvarado clears waivers, he could return to the Pirates organization. The 25-year-old Dominican hurler has never appeared in a major-league game and will probably be fighting an uphill battle to get […]

Pirates Win Arbitration Hearing Against Johan Oviedo

The Pittsburgh Pirates won their salary arbitration hearing against right-hander Johan Oviedo (elbow) on Wednesday, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. Oviedo will now earn $850,000 in 2025 instead of the $1.15 million that he filed for earlier in January. The 26-year-old is on track to be ready for spring training this year after missing […]

Braves Invite Drake Baldwin To MLB Spring Training

The Atlanta Braves announced on Wednesday that catching prospect Drake Baldwin will be a non-roster invite to major-league spring training this year. Baldwin is considered Atlanta's top prospect, and MLB Pipeline has him ranked as the No. 63 overall prospect in baseball entering the 2025 season. The former third-round pick in 2022 out of Missouri […]

Dodgers, Alex Vesia Avoid Arbitration

The Los Angeles Dodgers and left-handed reliever Alex Vesia avoided salary arbitration on Wednesday by settling on a one-year, $2.25 million guarantee deal that includes a club option for the 2026 season, according to a source. Vesia filed at $2.35 million, and the Dodgers countered at $2.05 million earlier this month. He'll be paid $2.25 […]

Reds Acquiring Taylor Rogers From Giants

ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that the Cincinnati Reds are finalizing a trade on Wednesday to acquire left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers from the San Francisco Giants, according to sources. The 34-year-old southpaw is owed $12 million in 2025. He will lade a late-inning left-handed arm to the Reds' bullpen for the upcoming season. It's unclear what […]

Blue Jays The Favorites To Land Max Scherzer

MLB.com's Mark Feinsand writes that the Toronto Blue Jays appear to be the most serious about signing free-agent right-hander Max Scherzer, according to sources. The three-time Cy Young winner would join righties Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios and Chris Bassitt in Toronto's starting rotation, which also has Bowden Francis and Yariel Rodriguez as options. Scherzer is […]

Ha-Seong Kim Agrees With Rays, Expected To Return In May

Free-agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) and the Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a two-year, $29 million deal on Wednesday that includes an opt-out clause after the first season, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Kim is coming off labrum surgery but is expected to return in May and is slated to take over at shortstop for […]

Nationals Release Joe La Sorsa

The Washington Nationals requested unconditional release waivers on left-hander Joe La Sorsa on Wednesday. The 26-year-old southpaw was recently designated for assignment by the Nationals to make room on the 40-man roster for Japanese pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara last week. La Sorsa cleared waivers and will now be free to sign with any MLB team ahead […]

Ryan Pressly To Compete For Ninth-Inning Role In Chicago

The Chicago Tribune's Meghan Montemurro reports that veteran right-hander reliever Ryan Pressly was told he will close some games his new team, the Chicago Cubs, in 2025. Pressly also added that he will head into spring training in February competing for the ninth-inning role after Porter Hodge filled in admirably in the closer role in […]

Ryne Stanek Re-Signs With Mets

Free-agent right-handed reliever Ryne Stanek re-signed with the New York Mets on Wednesday on a one-year, $4.5 million deal, according to a source. Stanek can make another $500,000 in 2025 in incentives. The 33-year-old veteran reliever began the 2024 season pitching out of the Seattle Mariners' bullpen before being traded to the Mets at last […]