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 […]

Luis Perdomo Agrees To Minors Deal With Nationals

Free-agent right-hander Luis Perdomo agreed to a minor-league deal that includes an invitation to major-league spring training on Thursday with the Washington Nationals, according to sources. Perdomo increased his value in the big leagues after posting a 2.13 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, one save, 15 walks and 41 strikeouts in 50 2/3 relief innings for Chiba […]

Stephon Gilmore Has Shoulder Surgery

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Stephon Gilmore (shoulder) underwent surgery shortly after the season ended and will have a four- to six-month recovery period. Gilmore should be fine for training camp this summer, but he's also eligible for free agency this March. In his 12th NFL season in 2023, and first with the Cowboys, Gilmore had a […]

Peyton Hendershot Undergoes Offseason Surgery

Dallas Cowboys tight end Peyton Hendershot (ankle) had surgery shortly after the season ended but should be good to go for the team's offseason program this spring. Hendershot only managed to play in eight games in his second NFL season due to injuries, ultimately finishing with just four receptions on seven targets for 38 yards […]

Cowboys Expected To Hire Mike Zimmer As Defensive Coordinator

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to hire former Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer as their new defensive coordinator, according to sources. The 67-year-old is the third-winningest coach in Vikings history and has been long respected for his defensive prowess. Zimmer previously coached with the Cowboys from 1994-2006. He'll be replacing Dan Quinn, who left […]

Kevin Stefanski Wins Coach Of The Year

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski was named the 2024 NFL Coach of the Year on Thursday. It was the second time in his career that he's won the award. The 41-year-old beat out Houston Texans first-year head coach DeMeco Ryans on a tiebreaker. Stefanski led Cleveland to an 11-6 record in 2023, which was […]

Will Anderson Wins Defensive Rookie Of The Year Award

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson was named the NFL's 2023 Defensive Rookie of the Year on Thursday. The Texans hit a home run in last year's draft, as Anderson (the third overall pick) and quarterback C.J. Stroud (the second overall pick) took home the rookie awards this year. The 22-year-old Anderson had a total […]

Myles Garrett Named Defensive Player Of The Year

Cleveland Browns pass-rusher Myles Garrett was named the 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday after a dominant campaign. Garrett was an anchor for the Browns' strong defense last season. The 28-year-old All-Pro finished with 42 tackles (33 solo), 14 sacks, 17 tackles for loss, 30 QB hits, four forced fumbles and a […]

Joe Flacco Named Comeback Player Of The Year

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco was named the 2023 NFL Comeback Player of the Year on Thursday. Flacco was a free agent for most of the season before the Browns signed him late in the year due to a season-ending injury to starter Deshaun Watson (shoulder). The 39-year-old eventually won the starting job and went […]

C.J. Stroud Wins Offensive Rookie Of The Year Honors

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud was named as the 2024 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year on Thursday. The 22-year-old No. 2 overall pick absolutely took the league by storm in his first year in the NFL while also being led by first-time play-caller Bobby Slowik. The former Ohio State star looked like a […]

Christian McCaffrey Named Offensive Player Of The Year

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was named the 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year on Thursday. McCaffrey is basically one of a kind in today's NFL. The 27-year-old not only helped lead the Niners to Super Bowl LVIII, but he was the most dynamic overall offensive player in 2023. He finished the […]

Lamar Jackson Wins Second MVP Award

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player for the second time in his career. Although Jackson still has been unable to find much success in the postseason, there's no doubt that he deserved his second MVP after what was a phenomenal 2023 season as a whole. The 27-year-old threw for […]

Skyy Moore Has Another Full Practice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore (knee) managed to put in another day of full practice on Thursday. The Chiefs officially activated Moore from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, but that doesn't guarantee that he'll actually be active on Sunday for the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers. The 23-year-old second-year wideout hasn't played […]

Jerick McKinnon, Clyde Edwards-Helaire Limited Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs running backs Jerick McKinnon (groin) and Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) were both limited in the team's practice on Thursday. McKinnon remains on Injured Reserve, hasn't played since Week 15 and is unlikely to be activated in order to play in Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Meanwhile, Edwards-Helaire pops […]

Rashee Rice Downgraded To Limited Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice (ankles) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice after he was a full-go the day earlier on Wednesday. It's unclear if Rice tweaked his previous ankle injury, but it's something to keep an eye on heading into Friday and Super Bowl LVIII this Sunday against the San […]