Cooper Criswell To Prepare As Starter In Spring Training

Boston Red Sox right-hander Cooper Criswell was told to prepare to be a starter in spring training after signing a one-year, $1 million deal for the 2024 season. The 27-year-old has pitched in just 12 major-league games, with 10 of them coming in relief in 2023 for the Tampa Bay Rays. Criswell said the Red […]

Orioles Acquire Tyler Nevin From Tigers

The Baltimore Orioles acquired infielder Tyler Nevin on Monday from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations. Nevin made his major-league debut with the Orioles in 2021 and also played for them in 2022, hitting a combined .205 (35-for-171) with three home runs and 19 RBI in 64 games played. The 26-year-old corner infielder […]

Aroldis Chapman Agrees With Pirates

Free-agent Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, according to sources. Chapman started last year with the Kansas City Royals before joining the eventual World Series-champion Texas Rangers. In 61 total relief appearances, the seven-time All-Star reliever had a 3.09 ERA (2.52 FIP), 1.25 WHIP, six saves, […]

Steelers, Raiders To Interview Zac Robinson

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders have requested to interview Los Angeles Rams passing-game coordinator Zac Robinson for their offensive-coordinator jobs, according to a source. Robinson will also interview with the New England Patriots on Tuesday and previously interviewed for the offensive-coordinator job with the Chicago Bears before they gave it to Shane Waldron. […]

Ron Rivera, Mike Caldwell To Interview With Eagles

Former Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera and former Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell will interview with the Philadelphia Eagles for their defensive-coordinator position, according to sources. The last time Rivera was a defensive coordinator, the Los Angeles Chargers led the league in total defense back in 2010. Caldwell will also speak with the […]

Dave Canales To Speak With Panthers For Second Time

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales will interview for a second time with the Carolina Panthers for their head-coaching job, according to sources. Canales has been praised for his work with quarterback Baker Mayfield throughout the 2023 season. The 42-year-old called plays for the first time in his career with the Buccaneers this year […]

Commanders To Interview Dan Quinn Again

The Washington Commanders plan to bring in Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn for a second interview, according to a source. Quinn was also scheduled to be brought in for another head-coaching interview with the Tennessee Titans, but the Titans decided on Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their next head coach. Quinn is […]

Seahawks Have Second Interviews With Five Candidates

The Seattle Seahawks are setting up second interviews with head-coaching candidates to start the week, including Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris and Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, according to sources. They will […]

Titans Choosing Brian Callahan As Next Head Coach

The Tennessee Titans are working to finalize a deal to hire Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their next head coach on Monday, according to league sources. Callahan had a second interview with the Titans on Monday and convinced them to hire him to replace Mike Vrabel, who was fired after six seasons at […]

Panthers Promote Dan Morgan In Front Office

The Carolina Panthers promoted Dan Morgan to president of football operations/general manager on Monday. Morgan was a Pro Bowl linebacker who helped the Panthers get to Super Bowl XXXVIII and rejoined the team in 2021 as an assistant general manager under former GM Scott Fitterer. The Panthers fired Fitterer after a league-worst 2-15 record in […]

No Fracture For Deebo Samuel, Still Iffy For NFC Title Game

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) doesn't have a fractured shoulder, "which is a good sign," but he's dealing with a lot of pain, which makes his status fuzzy for Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Detroit Lions. Shanahan thinks he'll have a better idea of Samuel's […]

Triston McKenzie Feeling Good As Spring Training Approaches

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (elbow, shoulder) missed most of the 2023 season due to elbow and shoulder injuries that dated back to spring training. McKenzie had a right teres-major strain in his shoulder to begin the year and made two starts in June before going on the injured list with a right-elbow strain. He […]

Astros Designate Matt Gage For Assignment

The Houston Astros designated left-hander Matt Gage for assignment on Monday to make room on the 40-man roster for recently signed left-handed reliever Josh Hader, according to a source. Gage made his big-league debut in 2022 with the Toronto Blue Jays and made five relief appearances for the Astros in 2023, allowing two earned runs […]

Collin McHugh Announces His Retirement

Veteran right-hander Collin McHugh announced his retirement from professional baseball on Monday on his Instagram account. The 36-year-old spent his final season in the big leagues in 2023 with the Atlanta Braves, recording a 4.30 ERA (4.09 FIP), 1.57 WHIP, 22 walks and 47 strikeouts in 58 2/3 innings over 41 appearances (one start) during […]

Tucker Barnhart To Compete For Backup Job

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Tucker Barnhart, who was signed to a minor-league deal this offseason, will compete with Jose Herrera to be the backup to everyday catcher Gabriel Moreno. Barnhart, 33, is a two-time Gold Glove-winning backstop and can provide experience and leadership off the bench, but he hit just .202/.285/.257 with the Chicago Cubs in […]

Nick Raquet Signs Minors Deal With Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals signed free-agent left-hander Nick Raquet to a minor-league deal last week. A former prospect with the Washington Nationals, Raquet didn't play with a major-league organization at all from 2020-22 but resurfaced this past year with the New York Revolution in independent baseball and had a 3.71 ERA with 40 walks and […]

Orioles Agree On One-Year Deal With Cionel Perez

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Monday that they agreed to terms with left-hander Cionel Perez on an undisclosed one-year deal for the 2024 season with a club option for 2025 to avoid salary arbitration. Perez was seeking $1.4 million in arbitration for the 2024 season, and the Orioles had countered at $1.1 million. The 27-year-old […]

Mets Interested In Aroldis Chapman, Hector Neris

The New York Mets have expressed interest in free-agent relievers Aroldis Chapman and Hector Neris this offseason, according to league sources. Neris might be a better fit for the New York Yankees, but his asking price of one or two years at $7-11 million per year would fit the Mets' budget. The Mets have also […]

Cardinals Give Tommy Edman A Two-Year Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals announced an undisclosed two-year deal with second baseman Tommy Edman on Monday to avoid salary arbitration. The two-year deal will buy out Edman's final two remaining years of arbitration eligibility. The 28-year-old infielder is rehabbing from wrist surgery and isn't expected to be ready to go for the start of spring […]

Ejiro Evero, Mike McDonald Have Second Interviews With Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons requested second interviews with Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald and associate head coach/defensive line coach Anthony Weaver for their head-coaching position, according to sources. In addition to the Falcons, the Panthers also plan to conduct a second interview with Evero for their vacant head-coaching […]

Raheem Morris Has Second Interviews With Four Teams

Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is scheduling second in-person head-coaching interviews with the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks, according to sources. Morris is a hot candidate this coaching cycle and has head-coaching experience from his time with the Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he won a Super Bowl […]

Jim Harbaugh To Meet With Chargers For Second Time

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is expected to meet with the Los Angeles Chargers this week for the second time about their head-coaching job, according to sources. Harbaugh and the Chargers have been linked ever since the team fired former head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco on Dec. 5. Harbaugh played quarterback […]

Nick Sirianni Staying With Eagles?

The Philadelphia Eagles said they will hold a press conference on Wednesday with head coach Nick Sirianni and general manager Howie Roseman, which most likely means that Sirianni will stick around as the team's head coach heading into the 2024 season. However, there are likely to be other major coaching changes coming for the Eagles […]

Jaguars To Hire Ryan Nielsen As Their Defensive Coordinator

The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to hire former Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen as their new defensive coordinator on Monday, according to sources. The Falcons had initially denied the Jaguars permission to interview Nielsen before later agreeing to let him talk with Jacksonville. Nielsen will replace Mike Caldwell, who was fired after the 2023 […]

Bears Working Towards Deal To Hire Shane Waldron

The Chicago Bears are working towards a deal to hire Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron as their new offensive coordinator on Monday, according to sources. The 44-year-old spent the last three seasons running the Seahawks' offense and is now expected to land in Chicago. The Bears have the No. 1 overall pick in this […]

Gabe Davis Expects To Reach Free Agency

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis said he expects to reach free agency in March. He also said he'd be open to re-signing with the Bills, but also noted how the whole 2023 season went "and there was nothing" in terms of extension talks. Davis missed both of the team's playoff games due to a […]

Browns Intend To Bring Nick Chubb Back

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said the intention is to bring running back Nick Chubb (knee) back for the 2024 season despite his contract situation and serious knee injury. The Browns have an out in Chubb's contract this offseason for only a $4 million dead salary cap hit, and he would carry a $15.8 […]

Jonah Jackson Unlikely To Play In NFC Championship

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that it's not looking good for left guard Jonah Jackson (knee) to play in this Sunday night's NFC Championship tilt against the San Francisco 49ers. Jackson left Sunday's Divisional Round win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first half with a knee injury and did not return. […]

Brock Wright Has Broken Forearm

Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (forearm) apparently suffered a broken forearm in Sunday's Divisional Round win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's a tough break for Wright, as he had just come back to play against the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the playoffs after suffering a hip injury in the […]

Zach Ertz Signs With Lions

Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz is signing with the Detroit Lions on Monday, according to sources. Ertz will start out on the team's practice squad, with plans for the team to elevate him to the 53-man active roster for the NFC Championship game on Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ers. The 33-year-old […]