Luis Garcia Has A Lot To Prove

Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia regressed at the plate and in the field and ended up being demoted to Triple-A Rochester for a while in 2023. Despite his poor season, he's entering spring training as the team's starting second baseman, but he could be on a short leash. There have been glimpses for the […]

Victor Robles May Have A Short Leash In 2024

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles, who played in just 36 games in 2023 due to a serious back injury, will enter spring training as the team's starting center fielder. However, he isn't very secure in his starting position and will have pressure on him to perform. There was speculation he'd be non-tendered in the offseason, […]

Jason Martin, Carson Fulmer Invited To Big-League Camp

The Los Angeles Angels invited outfielder Jason Martin and right-hander Carson Fulmer, among others, to big-league spring training this year. Martin, 28, was a former eighth-round pick by the Houston Astros in 2013. The left-handed hitter made his big-league debut in 2019 with the Pittsburgh Pirates and has hit just .206 (39-for-189) with six homers, […]

John Schreiber Arrives At Camp Early

Boston Red Sox right-hander John Schreiber (shoulder) has arrived to the team's spring training facilities in Fort Myers, Fla., early and has been working out since Jan. 11. The 29-year-old reliever says he's "fully healthy" after miss almost two months last season due to a shoulder strain. In his third year with Boston in 2023, […]

Tanner Houck Could Be Needed In Relief

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck is preparing as a starter with spring training just around the corner, but he could be needed in relief if the team decides to trade closer Kenley Jansen before the start of the 2024 season. The 27-year-old will be competing for a rotation spot in camp, and if he […]

Reds, Jonathan India Agree To Two-Year Deal To Avoid Arbitration

The Cincinnati Reds and second baseman Jonathan India agreed to a two-year deal to avoid salary arbitration on Friday. India will earn $3.8 million in 2024 and $5 million in 2025 and can also earn escalators in the second year based on plate appearances or games started up to an additional $2.05 million. This was […]

Felix Bautista Has Another Elbow Surgery

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Friday that right-handed relief pitcher Felix Bautista (elbow) had a right-elbow debridement and an ulnar-nerve transposition with Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas, Texas. The Orioles do not anticipate any changes in Bautista's overall Tommy John recovery timeline and they still expect him to return for the 2025 season. The 28-year-old […]

Seahawks Plan To Hire Aden Durde As Defensive Coordinator

The Seattle Seahawks plan to hire Aden Durde as their new defensive coordinator, according to a source. Born in England, Durde played in NFL Europe and the NFL before starting his coaching career. The 44-year-old will now take on a big role coordinating Seattle's defense on new head coach Mike MacDonald's staff. Durde was the […]

No Injury Designation For Skyy Moore

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore (knee), who was activated from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, practiced in full all week and doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers. Moore will be available to play in this weekend's big game, but he could still be a healthy scratch […]

Rashee Rice Cleared To Face Niners In Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice (ankles) returned to a full practice on Friday and has been removed from the final injury report. Rice will be ready to play in the Super Bowl on Sunday versus the San Francisco 49ers after he was limited in practice on Thursday. The 23-year-old should continue to […]

Joe Thuney Officially Ruled Out For Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs left guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) missed practice all week and has officially been ruled out for the Super Bowl this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The All-Pro offensive guard suffered a serious pectoral injury in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills and wasn't able to play in the AFC […]

Jerick McKinnon Questionable For The Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) was limited in practice all week and is officially listed as questionable for Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday versus the San Francisco 49ers. McKinnon was designated to return from Injured Reserve last weekend, but he's technically still on IR, and head coach Andy Reid said earlier this […]

Dodgers Place Tony Gonsolin On 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-hander Tony Gonsolin (elbow) on the 60-day injured list on Friday to make room on the active roster for the signing of left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder), who will soon enough join Gonsolin on the 60-day IL. The 29-year-old Gonsolin will miss all of the 2024 season while recovering from Tommy […]

Matt Shaw Invited To Big-League Camp

Chicago Cubs infielder Matt Shaw was among 19 non-roster players to receive major-league invites to spring training this year. Along with Shaw, fellow top prospect Owen Caissie will be in camp this year. The 22-year-old Shaw was taken in the first round last year and hit .357/.400/.618 with a 1.018 OPS, eight home runs, 28 […]

Taylor Ward Good To Go For Spring Training

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (face) will be "good to go, Day 1" for spring training after he was hit by a pitch last July that resulted in three facial fractures and a broken nose that required surgery. Ward has been hitting in the cages since Nov. 15 and had his last doctor's checkup […]

Tyler O'Neill To See Most Of His Time In Left Field

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill, who was acquired in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals this offseason, is likely to see much of his playing time in left field in 2024 in his first year in Beantown. Masataka Yoshida is expected to take a step forward defensively this year but he's also expected […]

Yordan Alvarez Could See More Time In Left Field

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said on Thursday that he hopes that outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez can play more in left field in 2024. Alvarez made 40 starts in left field last season but didn't play there much in the second half after returning from an oblique injury. The 26-year-old oft-injured left-handed slugger isn't going […]

Blue Jays Make Yariel Rodriguez's Deal Official

The Toronto Blue Jays made right-hander Yariel Rodriguez's signing official on Friday, announcing their five-year, $32 million deal. To make room on the 40-man roster, Otto Lopez was designated for assignment. Rodriguez's signing was delayed due to visa issues, but the 26-year-old is now officially under contract and ready to go for spring training. The […]

Robert Kraft Says Patriots Won't Be Afraid To Spend

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft pushed back on the notion that his franchise is unwilling to spend on premium players and expressed optimism for what his team can do with their upcoming looming salary cap space and the No. 3 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft. "But we never held back with any […]

Cameron Heyward Named Walter Payton Man Of The Year

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive co-captain Cameron Heyward was named the NFL's 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year on Thursday. The award was established in 1970 and is considered the league's most prestigious honor as it recognizes NFL players who excel on the field and also demonstrate a meaningful impact in their community. He created The […]

NFL To Hold Game In Spain In 2025

The NFL will hold a game in Madrid, Spain, during the 2025 season. It will be the sport's first-ever game, and the contest will be held at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the home of Real Madrid. The league had its first game in Germany in 2022 and had another in 2023 as they look to continually […]

Marlins Sign Kent Emanuel To Minor-League Deal

The Miami Marlins signed free-agent left-hander Kent Emanuel to a minor-league deal with an invitation to major-league spring training on Thursday, according to a source. The 31-year-old southpaw hasn't appeared in the big leagues since 2021 with the Houston Astros, when he went 1-0 with a 2.55 ERA (5.49 FIP) and 0.91 WHIP with four […]

Curtis Mead Motivated To Make An Impact For Rays

Tampa Bay Rays infield prospect Curtis Mead, who is ranked by MLB Pipeline as the team's No. 3 prospect for a reason, has crushed the ball wherever he's played and had a .302/.376/.514 slash line in the minors. However, MLB.com's Adam Berry says it's difficult to envision a consistent path to playing time for Mead […]

Rene Pinto To See A Lot Of Reps

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Rene Pinto, who is the only catcher currently on the team's 40-man roster, "is going to get a lot of reps," manager Kevin Cash said. Pinto's pitch-blocking was a concern last year, but he graded out well in other defensive areas. His low on-base percentage and high strikeout rates as a […]

Taj Bradley Will Have Opportunity To Settle Into Rotation

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said the team expects "a much more comfortable version of Taj Bradley" this year. Both Bradley and Ryan Pepiot should have an opportunity to settle into the starting rotation behind Zach Eflin, Aaron Civale and Zack Littell. Bradley made his major-league debut in 2023 and finished with 21 starts, […]

Brandon Marsh Undergoes Knee Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (knee) underwent successful left-knee arthroscopic debridement surgery with Dr. Steven Cohen in Philadelphia on Friday morning. It's expected that Marsh will return to playing at three to four weeks and be ready for Opening Day. The surgery wasn't all that invasive, but if the 26-year-old has any setbacks at all […]

Clayton Kershaw's Deal Guarantees Him $10 Million

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw's new deal includes $10 million guaranteed with a chance to make more, according to league sources. It's a one-year deal with a player option for 2025 and includes a base salary of $5 million each year with a chance for the 36-year-old southpaw to boost his salary based on […]

Shohei Ohtani Feeling Healthy

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) said he feels like a rookie again in Dodgers camp and feels like he's healthy and ready to start spring training as a hitter after having elbow surgery last year. The 29-year-old Japanese All-Star also said he's swinging the bat at 100 percent effort. The next step […]

Corey Kluber Announces His Retirement

Right-hander Corey Kluber officially announced his retirement from professional baseball on Friday. The 37-year-old starter was never really the same pitcher once he left the Cleveland Guardians, and injuries ended up derailing his career the last several seasons. He appeared in only 15 games (nine starts) for the Boston Red Sox in 2023 and had […]

Jake Meyers Should Have A Long Leash

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers should have a long leash as the team's starting center fielder in 2024, according to The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Both general manager Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada seem committed to giving Meyers as much everyday playing time as possible. But ultimately, his production will determine how long he stays […]