Keaton Winn, Tristan Beck Front-Runners For Final Rotation Spots

San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin said that right-handers Keaton Winn and Tristan Beck are the front-runners for the final two starting-rotation spots to open up the 2024 season behind Logan Webb, Kyle Harrison and Jordan Hicks. Winn, 26, had a 4.68 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with a save, eight walks and 35 K's in […]

Alex Cobb Throws Off Mound

San Francisco Giants right-hander Alex Cobb (hip) threw 12 fastballs off the mound in camp on Sunday with a catcher in front of the plate and felt great on Monday. Cobb was scheduled to repeat the process on Tuesday and remains on track as he comes back from left-hip surgery that he had in October. […]

Sonny Gray To Start On Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray will get the nod on Opening Day this year on March 28 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It will be Gray's first start for the Cardinals after signing a three-year, $70 million deal in free agency this offseason. The 34-year-old veteran finished second in the American League Cy Young […]

Tigers Claim TJ Hopkins Off Waivers From Giants

The Detroit Tigers claimed outfielder TJ Hopkins off waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday and designated left-hander Kolton Ingram for assignment in a corresponding move to make room for Hopkins on the 40-man roster. Detroit will be the third team that Hopkins has been with this offseason. The 27-year-old made his major-league debut […]

Riley Greene Faces Live Pitching Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (elbow) faced live pitching in camp on Tuesday for the first time since last September. "I didn't even think about my arm. I feel normal...I wasn't nervous. I wasn't breathing hard. I was just ready to get in the box," Greene said. His 2023 season ended early due to Tommy […]

Tarik Skubal Throwing Gas In Camp

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal hit 100 mph on his fastball on his last pitch during his live batting practice session in spring training on Tuesday. Skubal's velocity was on the rise last year in his first season back from flexor-tendon surgery in August of 2022, and his increased velocity early in camp just shows […]

Amed Rosario Agrees With Rays On One-Year Deal

Free-agent infielder Amed Rosario and the Tampa Bay Rays agreed on Tuesday to a one-year, $1.5 million deal, according to sources. The 28-year-old will bring a strong bat against left-handed pitching and should get at-bats at shortstop, second base and potentially in the corner-outfield spots in 2024. It's more insurance for the Rays at shortstop […]

Aaron Judge Likely To Require "Constant Maintenance"

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) said his toe will likely require "constant maintenance" for the rest of his career, but that it's been feeling good so far this year. Judge tore a ligament in his right big toe last summer when he crashed into the outfield wall at Dodger Stadium in June and […]

Kevin Ginkel Throws Bullpen On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Kevin Ginkel (elbow) threw a bullpen session at camp on Tuesday. Ginkel entered spring training last week with some minor right-elbow soreness, but he was able to play catch over the weekend and is throwing his first bullpen session on Tuesday. Barring another setback with his right elbow, the 29-year-old reliever should […]

Eagles Sign Tyrion Davis-Price To Futures Deal

The Philadelphia Eagles signed former San Francisco 49ers third-round running back Tyrion Davis-Price to a Reserve/Futures deal on Tuesday, according to his agency. Davis-Price was drafted in 2022 out of LSU but failed to make an impact in the Bay Area in his first two seasons in the league, carrying the ball just 40 times […]

Emmanuel Rivera A Backup Option At Shortstop

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Emmanuel Rivera is a backup option at shortstop behind starter Geraldo Perdomo this year, despite the fact that he hasn't played the position as a professional. However, the 27-year-old Rivera has played the 6 in winter ball and again this offseason, and some in the front office think he has the best […]

Jordan Lawlar Needs Consistent At-Bats To Develop

Arizona Diamondbacks infielders Jordan Lawlar and Blaze Alexander are candidates to be the team's starting shortstop in 2024 behind Geraldo Perdomo, who earned the starting job after a strong 2023 campaign. General manager Mike Hazen said that for the D-backs to keep Lawlar on the roster this year, there has to be a path to […]

Josh Sborz A High-Leverage Option For Rangers

Along with Texas Rangers relievers Jose Leclerc, Kirby Yates and David Robertson, right-hander Josh Sborz will be a high-leverage option for the team in the late innings in 2024. Manager Bruce Bochy isn't placing any of the four potential closing options in any sort of order in spring training, but Leclerc and Robertson figure to […]

Evan Carter Wants To Improve Against Southpaws

Texas Rangers rookie outfielder Evan Carter stepped up in a big way late last season when he was called up to the big leagues for the first time on the way to helping the team win their first-ever World Series title. He hit .306 with a 1.058 OPS in just 23 regular-season games and started […]

Kyle Bradish Plays Catch Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish (elbow) played catch out to 90 feet at spring training on Tuesday. Bradish is dealing with a partial tear of UCL in camp but is hoping that rest and rehab will help him avoid Tommy John surgery, which would keep him out for all of the 2023 season. The 27-year-old […]

Andrew Benintendi Dealt With Hand Injury Last Year

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (hand) said he was hindered by a hand injury in 2023 and focused on getting stronger this winter. "Added a little bit of weight. I think this was one of my best offseasons, as far as working out and getting stronger. We'll see how it translates, hopefully it does. […]

Francisco Alvarez Close To Extension With Mets

Catcher Francisco Alvarez is close to signing a long-term contract extension with the New York Mets on Tuesday, according to a source. Alvarez is the team's catcher of the future. The 22-year-old Venezuelan backstop played in five games in 2022 and was called up in early April last year and stayed with the team the […]

Matt McLain Out 5-7 Days With Oblique Injury

Cincinnati Reds infielder Matt McLain (oblique) tweaked his oblique in the area where he had last year's injury, although an MRI exam was clear. He'll be sidelined for five to seven days, but it "shouldn't" keep him from being ready for the season opener, according to manager David Bell. However, the next five to seven […]

Seahawks Expected To Emphasize Running Game In 2024

Seattle Seahawks new head coach Mike MacDonald indicated new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb's proficiency scheming the running game likely will be highlighted more in his first job in the NFL in 2024. However, pre-snap motion, screens, and explosive downfield concepts will remain a big part of the menu in an aggressive, yet fundamentally sound offensive […]

Marquise Brown Set To Leave In Free Agency

Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent wide receiver Marquise Brown is set to leave in free agency this offseason, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. General manager Monti Ossenfort can upgrade the receiver position high in the draft, as the Cardinals have 13 overall picks in 2024. Brown, 26, finished last season on Injured Reserve due to a […]

Panthers Expected To Franchise Tag Brian Burns

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that it feels like a formality that the Carolina Panthers will place the franchise tag on impending free-agent linebacker Brian Burns this offseason. Burns is too talented to let walk in free agency without the chance at an outright signing or a tag-and-trade. The Panthers will also likely look to re-sign […]

Mike Tomlin A Big Fan Of Justin Fields

The Pittsburgh Steelers may just be a quarterback away from being real contenders in the AFC. They have just about everything else they need, from ample skill players to an improving offensive line and three legitimate, game-changing stars on defense. At the very least, Pittsburgh will apply pressure on incumbent Kenny Pickett with a QB […]

Russell Wilson Not Expected Back In Denver

What the Denver Broncos decide to do with quarterback Russell Wilson this offseason is one of the biggest storylines in the NFL. The Broncos can keep him in the fold for 2024, knowing the quarterback room will be awkward after they benched him for the final two games of the season. Virtually no one around […]

Tyler Lockett A Potential Cap Casualty?

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett could be a salary cap casualty this offseason. He's 31 years old and will carry a $27.8 million cap hit while coming off a sub-1,000-yard season in 2023. Lockett has been in his nine years in Seattle, but ESPN's Jeremy Fowler said it might be a tough dynamic to […]

James Ferentz Announces Retirement

New England Patriots offensive lineman James Ferentz announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday. Ferentz hangs up his cleats as a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Patriots. The 34-year-old came into the league as an undrafted free agent out of Iowa in 2015 with the Denver Broncos. He played his first two seasons […]

Matthew Slater Hangs Up His Cleats

New England Patriots wide receiver and special teams ace Matthew Slater announced on Tuesday that he is officially retiring from professional football. Slater holds the record for most special teams Pro Bowl appearances with 10. "I have given all that I possibly can to respect and honor the game," Slater wrote. "Though it is time […]

Pirates Claim Canaan Smith-Njigba Off Waivers From Mariners

The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on Monday and placed right-hander JT Brubaker (elbow) on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move to make room on the 40-man roster for Smith-Njigba. The Mariners had claimed Smith-Njigba off waivers from the Pirates, so he'll be returning to Pittsburgh […]

Michael Conforto To Be Everyday Left Fielder

San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi and the team view outfielder Michael Conforto as their everyday left fielder for the 2024 season, with Jung Hoo Lee in center field and Mike Yastrzemski in right field. Recent acquisition Jorge Soler will be the Giants' primary designated hitter. If anyone is going to steal […]

Ryan O'Hearn To See Reps In Corner Outfield

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that first baseman Ryan O'Hearn will be getting reps in the corner outfield at spring training. O'Hearn could see an occasional start in the outfield this year, but most of his playing time figures to come at first base and designated hitter. The 30-year-old left-handed slugger was in the […]

Dillon Tate Faces Hitters On Monday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dillon Tate (forearm) faced live hitters in batting practice at spring training on Monday. Tate appeared in 13 minor-league rehab games last year while recovering from a right-forearm injury, but he never made it up to the big leagues. The good news is that the 29-year-old doesn't have any limitations in camp […]