Jonathan Aranda Could See More DH Duties

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Jonathan Aranda could see additional playing time at designated hitter for the club in 2024 now that Luke Raley is in Seattle. Aranda doesn't play the outfield, but he's a left-handed hitter, and the Rays want to create an opportunity for Aranda to prove himself after he dominated Triple-A pitching […]

Taylor Walls "Unlikely" To Be Ready For Opening Day

Tampa Bay Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said it's "unlikely" shortstop Taylor Walls (hip) will be ready for Opening Day after having right-hip surgery this offseason. The Rays don't know what will happen with Wander Franco, who remains under investigation in the Dominican Republic. Jose Caballero, who was acquired in a trade with […]

Nationals Hire Sean Doolittle As Pitching Strategist

The Washington Nationals hired former left-handed relief pitcher Sean Doolittle as a pitching strategist on Tuesday. The former two-time All-Star and World Series winner will serve as a liaison between the analytics department and pitching staff while also assisting the manager and pitching coach with strategy, mental preparation and mechanics for the team's pitching staff. […]

Rangers Acquire Daniel Duarte From Reds

The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander Daniel Duarte from the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. The Rangers now have 40 players on the major-league roster. Duarte's season ended early last year due to a shoulder injury, and it's unclear if he's going to be ready for spring training. The 27-year-old Mexican pitcher […]

Rangers Sign Jose Urena To Minors Deal

The Texas Rangers signed free-agent right-hander Jose Urena to a minor-league deal on Tuesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. The veteran hurler combined for 10 starts with the Colorado Rockies and Chicago White Sox in 2023, going 0-7 with a rough 6.45 ERA (7.28 FIP) and 1.61 WHIP with 22 walks and […]

Mariners Sign Joey Krehbiel To Minor-League Deal

The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent right-hander Joey Krehbiel to a minor-league deal on Tuesday that includes an invite to major-league spring training. Krehbiel has made 70 relief appearances over parts of four years in the big leagues with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles, posting a 3.65 ERA (4.74 FIP) and 1.19 […]

Felix Bautista Would Like To Return Late In 2024

Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Felix Bautista (elbow) said that his surgically repaired right elbow is feeling good and he's been rehabbing in Sarasota, Florida, at the team's spring training complex this offseason. Bautista's goal is to be ready for Opening Day in 2025, but if he's ahead of schedule and able to pitch late in […]

Jarren Duran Fully Cleared For Spring Training

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (toe) is fully cleared for spring training and won't have any limitations in camp. Duran had surgery to fix the flexor tendon in his left big toe in late August but should be fully healthy this spring and for the start of the 2024 regular season. The 27-year-old is […]

Kendall Graveman To Miss All Of 2024

Houston Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman (shoulder) underwent right-shoulder surgery last week and will be forced to miss all of the 2024 season, according to the team. It's unclear what specific surgery Graveman had on his shoulder, but he said he had progressed to throwing off flat ground this offseason when the discomfort in his […]

Saints Fire Offensive Coordinator Pete Carmichael

The New Orleans Saints fired offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael on Tuesday, according to sources. Carmichael has been the team's offensive coordinator since 2009, continuing in the role through the transition from Sean Payton to current head coach Dennis Allen in 2022. In addition to Carmichael, the Saints have parted ways with senior offensive assistant Bob […]

Bears Have No. 1 Pick In 2024 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears locked up the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft last week -- the Bears own the Carolina Panthers' first-round selection this year. The Washington Commanders hold the No. 2 selection after finishing the regular season with an eight-game losing streak. The Bears have several directions they could go. General manager […]

Bills Defense Beat Up As Showdown With Chiefs Looms

The Buffalo Bills suffered more injuries to starters in their 31-17 wild-card playoff win over the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, as top tackler and turnover generator Terrel Bernard (ankle), nickelback Taron Johnson (head) and surging cornerback Christian Benford (knee) were all injured. Five of the Bills' defensive starters from the Week 18 regular season […]

Mike Tomlin Could Take A Break From Coaching

ESPN's Adam Schefter and FOX's Jay Glazer recently suggested that Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has job security but could consider taking a break from coaching, similar to Sean Payton. Tomlin is now the longest-tenured current head coach, but the landscape in Pittsburgh has changed dramatically since the Steelers last won a playoff game […]

Rashee Rice Getting Downfield More Often

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice averaged only 3.6 air yards per catch during the regular season, which ranked last among 466 receivers with at least 900 yards in a season since at least 2006. But he set a career-high in Week 17 against the Bengals with a 7.6-yard average depth per reception […]

Could Dolphins Consider Trading Tua Tagovailoa?

The Athletic's Mike Sando discusses a couple different options the Miami Dolphins have with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who is heading into the final year of his rookie deal in 2024. The most palatable option could be trading him for someone like Vikings QB Kirk Cousins and some draft picks. "Your upside with Tua certainly seems […]

Mike McDaniel Could Give Up Play-Calling Duties

When asked if he'd consider giving up offensive play-calling duties next season, Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said, "Nothing's off the table ever." The Dolphins were one of the best offenses overall during the 2023 season, although they really struggled in their final three games, including in the 26-7 loss in Kansas City to […]

Jason Kelce Planning To Retire

Six-time All-Pro and future Hall of Fame center Jason Kelce told his Philadelphia Eagles teammates in Monday night's postgame locker room that he is in fact retiring after the team lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 32-9 in the wild-card round. The 36-year-old became visibly emotional at the end of Monday's game and has considered […]

Darius Slay Injured Late In Loss to Buccaneers

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (back) was injured late in the fourth quarter in Monday night's wild-card loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and had to be carted to the locker room. Slay got bent awkwardly while trying to make a tackle and then grabbed at the right side of his back. He appeared to […]

Bears Interview Greg Roman For Offensive-Coordinator Position

The Chicago Bears interviewed former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman for their vacant offensive-coordinator position on Monday, according to a source. The Bears are searching for a new offensive coordinator after firing Luke Getsy following the regular season finale. Roman was the offensive coordinator in Baltimore for four years, including when quarterback Lamar Jackson […]

Patriots In No Rush To Hire General Manager

The New England Patriots promoting linebackers coach Jerod Mayo to head coach to replace Bill Belichick gives the Kraft family the opposite of a power coach. As a result, reports suggest the Patriots are in no rush to hire a general manager and could wait until after the draft to amplify the impression. "The owner […]

Julio Jones Ruled Out With Concussion

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Julio Jones (concussion) was diagnosed with a concussion following a hard hit in the second quarter of Monday night's wild-card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has been ruled out for the rest of the game. Before taking the hard shot that left him concussed, the 34-year-old veteran caught […]

Falcons Complete Interview With Bill Belichick

The Atlanta Falcons completed an interview with former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick for their head-coach opening on Monday. Both the Falcons and Carolina Panthers, who also have an opening at general manager, are two teams from the NFC South that are interested in the six-time Super Bowl-champion head coach. The Washington Commanders […]

Rays Sign Jacob Waguespack To Minors Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays signed free-agent right-hander Jacob Waguespack to a minor-league deal with an invitation to major-league camp on Monday. Waguespack hasn't pitched in the big leagues since the COVID-shortened 2020 season. In his two years with the Toronto Blue Jays, he had a 5.08 ERA (4.87 FIP) and 1.46 WHIP while walking 38 […]

Allen Robinson II Suffers Head Injury In Wild-Card Game

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Allen Robinson II (head) was removed from Monday's wild-card playoff game in the second half and is questionable to return to the contest while being evaluated for a possible concussion. Robinson's head snapped back and his helmet slammed onto the cold turf in Buffalo late in the third quarter and struggled […]

Seahawks Looking At Dan Quinn, Others For Head-Coaching Job

The Seattle Seahawks have begun putting out interview requests for their vacant head-coaching job, and they've requested Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith, Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, according to a source. Quinn will interview for the same position for […]

Ravens Waive Laquon Treadwell

The Baltimore Ravens waived wide receiver Laquon Treadwell and placed defensive back Damarion Williams (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve on Monday. Treadwell has bounced around from the team's practice squad and the 53-man roster in 2023. The 28-year-old former first-rounder only appeared in five games with Baltimore and had one reception on three targets for 16 […]

Dolphins Want To Keep Tua Tagovailoa Around Long Term

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said on Monday that the goal is to have quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in Miami for the long term. Tagovailoa has one year remaining on his rookie deal, and Grier said the team will continue to communicate with him and his representation in the offseason. The 25-year-old is due for […]

Rashaad Penny, Reed Blankenship Inactive For Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny (coach's decision) and free safety Reed Blankenship (groin) are inactive for Monday night's wild-card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Penny was an interesting pickup for the Eagles in the offseason, but due to their crowded backfield, the 27-year-old was a complete non-factor in his first year with […]

Baker Mayfield Officially Active Against Eagles

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (ankle, ribs), who was questionable to play in Monday night's wild-card playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles, is officially active. Mayfield tweaked his ankle in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers but was able to practice last week and was fully expected to play in the first round of […]

Terrel Bernard Carted Off Against Steelers

Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (leg) was taken off the field in the third quarter on a cart during Monday's wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a cast on his lower right leg and a towel over his head. Dorian Williams replaced Bernard after he left. In addition to Bernard, the Bills also […]