Patriots Hire Alex Van Pelt As Offensive Coordinator

The New England Patriots hired former Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt as their new offensive coordinator on Thursday, according to sources. The former NFL quarterback and long-time respective assistant spent the last four seasons as the Browns' offensive coordinator but will now head to New England to run the team's offense in head […]

George Kittle Misses Another Practice

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (toe) sat out of a second straight practice on Thursday while dealing with a minor toe injury that he suffered in Sunday's NFC Championship win over the Detroit Lions. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle would be considered day-to-day for the first week of practice preparation for the […]

Skyy Moore Stays Limited Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore (knee), who is still on Injured Reserve and hasn't played in a game since Week 15, was limited in the team's practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Moore didn't practice at all last week before missing the AFC Championship win over the Baltimore Ravens […]

Kadarius Toney Removed From Injury Report

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (personal) practiced in full for the second straight day on Thursday and was officially removed from the team's injury report leading up to the Super Bowl next weekend against the San Francisco 49ers. Toney has not played at all since Week 15 and has recently been listed on […]

Isiah Pacheco Returns To Practice As Limited Participant

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (ankle, toe) was listed as limited at practice on Thursday after he was a non-participant on the team's estimated report on Wednesday. Pacheco was listed as questionable to play in the AFC Championship against the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday but suited up and played 79 percent of the […]

Matt Vierling, Andy Ibanez, Zach McKinstry To Play Third Base

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said the team is planning for "optionality" at third base in 2024 between Matt Vierling, Andy Ibanez and Zach McKinstry. Prospect Colt Keith, who signed a long-term contract extension last weekend, will play second base and is expected to be an everyday contributor. The 27-year-old Vierling should be the primary […]

Packers Intend To Sign Jordan Love To Long-Term Extension

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said that the team intends to sign quarterback Jordan Love to a long-term contract extension this offseason. Love had a successful first year as Green Bay's starter in 2023 and led the team to the Divisional Round of the playoffs after upsetting the Dallas Cowboys in the wild-card […]

Ravens Name Zach Orr Their New Defensive Coordinator

The Baltimore Ravens announced on Thursday that they have named linebackers coach Zach Orr as their new defensive coordinator. Orr will be replacing Mike MacDonald, who left the organization to become the next head coach for the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday. The 31-year-old also played linebacker for the Ravens but had his playing career cut […]

Bill Belichick Was Considered For Commanders Head-Coaching Job

During the hiring process for the Washington Commanders -- they ended up hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as their next head coach on Thursday -- former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was considered for the job, according to sources. The Commanders spoke with Belichick and he had support from some of […]

Commanders Hire Dan Quinn As Next Head Coach

The Washington Commanders hired Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as their next head coach on Thursday, according to league sources. Quinn and Washington's new general manager Adam Peters are now the two men charged with leading the Commanders into the future. Quinn is replacing Ron Rivera, who was fired by new owner Josh Harris […]

Guardians Sign Tyler Zuber To Minor-League Deal

The Cleveland Guardians signed free-agent right-hander Tyler Zuber to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes a non-roster invite to major-league spring training. Zuber made 54 appearances out of the Kansas City Royals' bullpen in 2020 and 2021 and spent last year in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization following shoulder surgery in 2022. The 28-year-old reliever […]

Joe Dunand Signs Minor-League Deal With Red Sox

Free-agent infielder Joe Dunand signed a minor-league deal with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Dunand made his major-league debut in 2022 with the Miami Marlins but played in only three games and went 3-for-10 with a home run, double, RBI and two runs scored. He spent all of the 2023 season in the minors […]

Robert Gsellman Signs Minors Deal With Nationals

Free-agent right-hander Robert Gsellman signed a minor-league deal with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. He'd make $900,000 if he's in the majors in 2024. Gsellman spent last year pitching in Japan, where he posted a 4.32 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 139 2/3 innings pitched. In 2022 with the Chicago Cubs, he only pitched 15 […]

J.D. Martinez A Fit For The Twins?

The Minnesota Twins are looking to add a right-handed bat with the money they freed up by trading second baseman Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners earlier this week, and veteran free-agent designated hitter J.D. Martinez could be the right fit. Martinez's production slipped a bit rom his peak and last year's jump in strikeout […]

James Wood Could Make MLB Debut In 2024

Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood could make his major-league debut for the team in 2024. Wood is listed as the No. 14 overall prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline. The Nationals acquired Wood in the Juan Soto trade back in 2022, and he's one of the top overall outfield prospects in the game after […]

Blue Jays Have No Plans To Move Alek Manoah

Teams have asked the Toronto Blue Jays about right-hander Alek Manoah's availability via trade, but sources say that the Blue Jays are telling clubs they have no plans to move him. Manoah has had a very good offseason of workouts and is fully expected to be in the team's starting rotation to begin the year […]

Mets, Others Waiting For Price To Drop On J.D. Martinez, Jorge Soler

It seems as though the New York Mets and other teams are waiting for the price tag to drop on free-agent designated hitter J.D. Martinez and outfielder/DH Jorge Soler this offseason. Soler can play some outfield, but he's not the greatest of defenders, so interested teams are most likely looking at both Soler and Martinez […]

Mets Close To Adding Jake Diekman

The New York Mets are close to an agreement with free-agent left-handed reliever Jake Diekman on Thursday, according to league sources. Diekman is an affordable lefty veteran who has had some success in the majors. The 37-year-old southpaw was great after joining the Tampa Bay Rays in May, posting a 2.18 ERA and 1.12 WHIP […]

Titans Set To Hire Dennard Wilson As Defensive Coordinator

The Tennessee Titans are closing in on a deal to hire Baltimore Ravens defensive backs coach Dennard Wilson as their new defensive coordinator, according to sources. Wilson has quickly risen up the coaching ladder after helping mold the Ravens' secondary into one of the best units in the league. The 41-year-old was also getting looks […]

Yariel Rodriguez Waiting On A Visa

Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez is still waiting in the Dominican Republic to receive a visa to enter the United States or Canada and take a physical exam with the Toronto Blue Jays. Rodriguez needs a visa from both countries but is expected to take the physical in the first of the two countries to issue […]

Yankees Considering Making Jonathan Loaisiga A Multi-Inning Reliever

The New York Yankees are considering making right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga a multi-inning reliever this year. Of his 160 appearances for the Yankees in his six years in the big leagues, only 11 have been starts. He hasn't started a game since the shortened 2020 campaign. It could be asking a lot of the 29-year-old to […]

Jose Miranda Feels "Pretty Good"

Minnesota Twins corner infielder Jose Miranda (shoulder) had scar tissue removed from his labrum and rotator cuff on Oct. 4 and was given a timeline of three to four months and feels "pretty good." He's currently hitting off a machine and started throwing two weeks ago. "There are some days it feels good, some days […]

Alex Kirilloff Hopes To Be Ready For Spring Training

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) said he's starting to ramp up after beginning to hit earlier in January, and his goal is to be ready for live at-bats next month and to play when spring training games kick off on Feb. 23. The labrum surgery he had in October to his right shoulder […]

Joe Smith Announces His Retirement

Right-handed reliever Joe Smith announced his retirement from professional baseball on Wednesday via Excel Baseball. Smith did not pitch at all in 2023 and had a 4.61 ERA (6.29 FIP) and 1.54 WHIP while walking nine and striking out 17 in only 27 1/3 relief innings with the Minnesota Twins in 2022. The 39-year-old veteran […]

Astros Acquire Trey Cabbage From Angels

The Houston Astros acquired infielder/outfielder Trey Cabbage from the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday in exchange for right-hander Carlos Espinosa. The move comes after the Angels designated Cabbage for assignment last week. The 26-year-old left-handed hitter had a great year at Triple-A Salt Lake in 2023, hitting 30 home runs and stealing 32 bases, but […]

Dodgers Rework James Paxton's Deal Over Health Issue

The Los Angeles Dodgers lowered the guarantee in their agreement with left-hander James Paxton due to an unspecified health concern, according to sources. The one-year deal that was announced on Monday still has a maximum potential value of up to $13 million with performance and roster bonuses, but the Dodgers and Paxton's agent, Scott Boras, […]

Maxx Crosby Undergoes Hand Surgery

Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro defensive end Maxx Crosby (hand) underwent hand surgery on Tuesday after recently having cleanup surgery on a knee injury that he dealt with during the 2023 season. The 26-year-old should be fully recovered from both surgeries in time for training camp this summer. Despite his nagging knee issue, Crosby played all […]

Zachary Orr A Possibility For Seahawks As Defensive Coordinator

Now that the Seattle Seahawks have hired former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald as their next head coach, Ravens inside linebackers coach Zachary Orr is a candidate to become Seattle's next defensive coordinator. Orr worked alongside MacDonald in Baltimore the last two seasons. The Packers are expected to hire Boston College head coach Jeff […]

Jeff Hafley Expected To Become Packers Defensive Coordinator

Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley is expected to become the new defensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers, according to sources. Hafley went 22-26 in his four seasons and brought Boston College to Bowl eligibility in three of his four years at the helm. He has resisted NFL coaching opportunities in the past, but […]

Jets, Assistant GM Rex Hogan Part Ways

The New York Jets and assistant general manager Rex Hogan have mutually agreed to part ways, according to a league source. Hogan just finished his fifth season as the team's assistant GM after rejoining the Jets in 2019. He previously worked as New York's senior director of college scouting in 2015-16 and then went to […]