Christian Benford Injured Monday

Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford (knee) is listed as questionable to return to Monday's wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Bills can really not afford many more injuries to their defense. If the 23-year-old is unable to return for the rest of the game against Pittsburgh, Siran Neal, Dane Jackson and Cam Lewis […]

Paulino Santana Joining Rangers Farm System

The Texas Rangers have had a strong start to the opening of Monday's 2024 international signing period by adding three of MLB Pipeline's top-50 international prospects, with the most notable being outfielder Paulino Santana for a $1.3 million signing bonus. Santana is No. 2 on the prospect rankings and is a toolsy player with above-average […]

Mariners Sign Shortstop Prospect Dawel Joseph

The Seattle Mariners reportedly have signed one of the top shortstops in this year's international class, Dawel Joseph, to a $3 million signing bonus, according to MLB Pipeline. Joseph stands at 6-foot-2 and has a smooth swing and plus speed while also offering defensive upside at a premium position. The M's are also reportedly signing […]

A's Spreading Out Their International Money

The Oakland Athletics are spreading around their international bonus-pool money this year, bringing in a deep class that includes four prospects on Baseball America's top-100 international prospect list -- shortstop Edgar Montero, outfielder Jose Ramos, right-hander Erick Matos and outfielder Sebastian Rojas. The A's have seen the switch-hitting Dominican Montero blossom from a skinny kid […]

Twins Sign Shortstop Daiber De Los Santos

The Minnesota Twins' most notable first-day international signings on Monday are shortstop Daiber De Los Santos and outfielder Eduardo Beltre, both from the Dominican Republic. De Los Santos ranked eighth on MLB Pipeline's top-50 international prospect list, while Beltre ranked 39th. "Tooled-out shortstop. Deluxe body/frame and plenty of athleticism. Real shortstop, plus run, plus-plus arm. […]

Mets Sign International Catcher Yovanny Rodriguez

The New York Mets agreed to terms with catcher Yovanny Rodriguez, shortstop Jensy Rivas and outfielder Edward Lantigua on Monday to kick off the 2024 international signing period. According to MLB Pipeline, Rodriguez is the No. 6 overall international prospect, with Rivas ranking 31st and Lantigua at No. 41. Rodriguez is expected to sign for […]

Victor Hurtado Getting $2.7 Million From Nationals

The Washington Nationals are signing outfielder Victor Hurtado for $2.7 million to open the 2024 international signing period on Monday, while also adding Angel Feliz for $1.8 million, according to multiple people familiar with the terms. Hurtado was ranked as the No. 20 international prospect by MLB.com for this class. The 16-year-old left-handed hitter has […]

Reds Ink Outfielder Adolfo Sanchez

The Cincinnati Reds agreed to terms with outfielder Adolfo Sanchez (MLB.com's No. 5 international prospect) and shortstop Naibel Mariano (No. 42) to open the 2024 international signing period on Monday, according to an industry source. Sanchez's deal is for $2.7 million, while Mariano will receive $1.65 million. Sanchez is one of the best overall hitters […]

Yankees Agree With Francisco Vilorio

The New York Yankees agreed to terms with outfielder Francisco Vilorio, MLB.com's No. 15 international prospect, on Monday to open the 2024 international signing period. The Yankees lost $1 million from their international signing pool when they signed left-hander Carlos Rodon last offseason. Vilorio is a tall, projectable outfielder with plenty of power potential. He […]

Cubs Give Fernando Cruz $4 Million

The Chicago Cubs have signed international shortstop prospect Fernando Cruz to a $4 million signing bonus on Monday. It's one of the top signing bonuses in this year's international class, even though the 17-year-old hasn't stood out quite as much as the other shortstop prospects in his class. Cruz has a very strong glove up […]

Dodgers Bringing In Dominican Shortstop Emil Morales

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly agreed to a contract with Dominican shortstop Emil Morales, who will be the headliner of their international class this year. Morales has a 6-foot-3 frame that has him rated highly among public evaluators. The Dodgers were in the lower third of the sport in terms of international signing-bonus allotments […]

Braves To Sign Jose Perdomo

The Atlanta Braves are expected to announce the signing of 17-year-old Venezuelan shortstop Jose Perdomo to a $5 million signing bonus, which is a team-record bonus and is expected to be the largest bonus given to a prospect during the international signing period that began on Monday. Perdomo has highly-rated bat-to-ball skills and a short […]

Padres Sign International Shortstop Leodalis De Vries

A year after signing catcher Ethan Salas for $5.6 million, the San Diego Padres signed switch-hitting shortstop Leodalis De Vries, another player widely considered the top prospect in his international class. De Vries has good speed and the upside to hit 20-plus home runs. He received a $4.2 million signing bonus and has modeled parts […]

Christopher Morel Likely To Serve In Super-Utility Role

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell and general manager Carter Hawkins said on Saturday that outfielder Christopher Morel will likely be used in a super-utility role again in 2024 rather than focusing on just one position. Morel has been working some at first base this winter and he's played every position but first base and catcher […]

Brendan Donovan Won't Be Limited In Spring Training

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (elbow) has two weeks left in his throwing program and is expected to have no limitations for the start of spring training. Donovan has been rehabbing his right elbow after having surgery in August to fix a flexor tendon in his elbow. Before the 26-year-old's season ended early, […]

Nolan Gorman Feeling Good With Spring Training Approaching

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed-hitting infielder Nolan Gorman said he has been working with a nutrition program that has increased his flexibility and decreased his back inflammation. Gorman has battled back pain since a 2020 weight-lifting injury but wants to adhere to the program and play more games in 2024. The 23-year-old also finished the 2023 […]

Tommy Edman Could Be Delayed Heading Into Camp

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Tommy Edman (wrist) said that he might be slightly delayed on the hitting side heading into spring training. He's going through a progression and expects to be ready for Opening Day, but he hasn't had any bat-to-ball contact this winter other than wiffle balls in his rehab. Edman had arthroscopic […]

Rico Dowdle Has Four Touches In Blowout Loss

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle probably would have seen a lot more work if Sunday's blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers occurred in the regular season, but he only saw four touches (two carries, two catches) for 25 scrimmage yards in the 48-32 wild-card loss. It was a disappointing finish for Dowdle and […]

Tucker Kraft Contributes Two Catches Against Dallas

Green Bay Packers rookie tight end Tucker Kraft only managed to catch two of his three targets for 15 yards in the 48-32 surprising wild-card win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Meanwhile, fellow rookie tight end Luke Musgrave was also targeted three times, but he produced much more with three receptions for 52 yards […]

Titans Request To Interview Brian Johnson

The Tennessee Titans requested to interview Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson for their vacant head-coach opening, according to a source. That interview should happen at some point after the Eagles play their wild-card game on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In addition to Johnson, the Titans plan to interview Houston Texans offensive […]

Jim Harbaugh Meeting With Chargers On Monday

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh will be in Los Angeles on Monday to meet with the Chargers about their head-coaching job, according to sources. The 60-year-old head coach spent the last week celebrating Michigan's National championship, but now he's focused on his future, which could be with the Chargers. The Las Vegas Raiders are also […]

Raheem Mostert Won't Need Offseason Surgery

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee) and safety Jevon Holland (knee) aren't going to need surgery in the offseason. For Mostert, he missed the team's final two regular season games before returning in Saturday night's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the wild-card round. In his return in the frigid conditions in […]

Tyler Higbee Likely Has Torn ACL

An MRI exam will be done Monday to confirm that Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) tore his right ACL on an ugly-looking hit by Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph in the fourth quarter of Sunday night's wild-card game. If the 31-year-old indeed has a torn ACL in his knee, he probably won't […]

Tua Tagovailoa Remains Confident After Loss To Chiefs

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa isn't worried about a contract extension and remains confident in himself after a 26-7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the first round of the playoffs as he heads into the final year of his rookie deal. "I don't feel any pressure at all. I have full trust in […]

Falcons Request To Interview Antonio Pierce

The Atlanta Falcons have requested permission to interview Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce for their head-coaching job, according to sources. Pierce interviewed for the Tennessee Titans' head-coaching gig on Saturday. The Raiders have not conducted any known head-coach interviews to this point, but it was reported on Saturday that Pierce is the […]

Chargers Complete Interview With Mike MacDonald

The Los Angeles Chargers completed an interview with Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald for their head-coaching job on Saturday night. In addition to MacDonald, the Bolts interviewed San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks for the same position. With the Ravens having a first-round bye in the playoffs, MacDonald also interviewed with the Atlanta […]

Jaire Alexander 50/50 To Play Against Cowboys

Green Bay Packers star cornerback Jaire Alexander (ankle), who was listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys, is viewed as 50/50 to play. Alexander's 2023 season has been full of injuries, and he suffered an ankle injury in practice on Thursday that has him up in the air to play […]

Don Martindale To Speak With Jaguars Next Week

Former New York Giants defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale has been a popular figure in defensive-coordinator searches, and the Jacksonville Jaguars are among the teams interested. The two sides are expected to speak about Jacksonville's vacant defensive-coordinator position next week. The Jaguars have an opening after firing Mike Caldwell following the regular season. Caldwell was […]

Chargers, Raiders Have Interest In Jim Harbaugh

Sources say it's believed that the Los Angeles Chargers will speak next week with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, who has indicated to associates there's a real possibility he could leave Michigan after just winning the National Championship to become the Chargers' head coach. The Las Vegas Raiders also continue to weigh the potential pursuit […]

Commanders Targeting Ben Johnson As Next Head Coach

The Washington Commanders are approaching their search for a new head coach with openness and flexibility, but they are targeting Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as their top choice, according to sources. The Carolina Panthers are also hoping to land Johnson. Washington already hired San Francisco 49ers assistant general manager Adam Peters as their […]