Bill Belichick Was Considered For Commanders Head-Coaching Job

During the hiring process for the Washington Commanders -- they ended up hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as their next head coach on Thursday -- former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was considered for the job, according to sources. The Commanders spoke with Belichick and he had support from some of […]

Commanders Hire Dan Quinn As Next Head Coach

The Washington Commanders hired Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as their next head coach on Thursday, according to league sources. Quinn and Washington's new general manager Adam Peters are now the two men charged with leading the Commanders into the future. Quinn is replacing Ron Rivera, who was fired by new owner Josh Harris […]

Guardians Sign Tyler Zuber To Minor-League Deal

The Cleveland Guardians signed free-agent right-hander Tyler Zuber to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes a non-roster invite to major-league spring training. Zuber made 54 appearances out of the Kansas City Royals' bullpen in 2020 and 2021 and spent last year in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization following shoulder surgery in 2022. The 28-year-old reliever […]

Joe Dunand Signs Minor-League Deal With Red Sox

Free-agent infielder Joe Dunand signed a minor-league deal with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Dunand made his major-league debut in 2022 with the Miami Marlins but played in only three games and went 3-for-10 with a home run, double, RBI and two runs scored. He spent all of the 2023 season in the minors […]

Robert Gsellman Signs Minors Deal With Nationals

Free-agent right-hander Robert Gsellman signed a minor-league deal with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. He'd make $900,000 if he's in the majors in 2024. Gsellman spent last year pitching in Japan, where he posted a 4.32 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 139 2/3 innings pitched. In 2022 with the Chicago Cubs, he only pitched 15 […]

J.D. Martinez A Fit For The Twins?

The Minnesota Twins are looking to add a right-handed bat with the money they freed up by trading second baseman Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners earlier this week, and veteran free-agent designated hitter J.D. Martinez could be the right fit. Martinez's production slipped a bit rom his peak and last year's jump in strikeout […]

James Wood Could Make MLB Debut In 2024

Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood could make his major-league debut for the team in 2024. Wood is listed as the No. 14 overall prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline. The Nationals acquired Wood in the Juan Soto trade back in 2022, and he's one of the top overall outfield prospects in the game after […]

Blue Jays Have No Plans To Move Alek Manoah

Teams have asked the Toronto Blue Jays about right-hander Alek Manoah's availability via trade, but sources say that the Blue Jays are telling clubs they have no plans to move him. Manoah has had a very good offseason of workouts and is fully expected to be in the team's starting rotation to begin the year […]

Mets, Others Waiting For Price To Drop On J.D. Martinez, Jorge Soler

It seems as though the New York Mets and other teams are waiting for the price tag to drop on free-agent designated hitter J.D. Martinez and outfielder/DH Jorge Soler this offseason. Soler can play some outfield, but he's not the greatest of defenders, so interested teams are most likely looking at both Soler and Martinez […]

Mets Close To Adding Jake Diekman

The New York Mets are close to an agreement with free-agent left-handed reliever Jake Diekman on Thursday, according to league sources. Diekman is an affordable lefty veteran who has had some success in the majors. The 37-year-old southpaw was great after joining the Tampa Bay Rays in May, posting a 2.18 ERA and 1.12 WHIP […]

Titans Set To Hire Dennard Wilson As Defensive Coordinator

The Tennessee Titans are closing in on a deal to hire Baltimore Ravens defensive backs coach Dennard Wilson as their new defensive coordinator, according to sources. Wilson has quickly risen up the coaching ladder after helping mold the Ravens' secondary into one of the best units in the league. The 41-year-old was also getting looks […]

Yariel Rodriguez Waiting On A Visa

Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez is still waiting in the Dominican Republic to receive a visa to enter the United States or Canada and take a physical exam with the Toronto Blue Jays. Rodriguez needs a visa from both countries but is expected to take the physical in the first of the two countries to issue […]

Yankees Considering Making Jonathan Loaisiga A Multi-Inning Reliever

The New York Yankees are considering making right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga a multi-inning reliever this year. Of his 160 appearances for the Yankees in his six years in the big leagues, only 11 have been starts. He hasn't started a game since the shortened 2020 campaign. It could be asking a lot of the 29-year-old to […]

Jose Miranda Feels "Pretty Good"

Minnesota Twins corner infielder Jose Miranda (shoulder) had scar tissue removed from his labrum and rotator cuff on Oct. 4 and was given a timeline of three to four months and feels "pretty good." He's currently hitting off a machine and started throwing two weeks ago. "There are some days it feels good, some days […]

Alex Kirilloff Hopes To Be Ready For Spring Training

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) said he's starting to ramp up after beginning to hit earlier in January, and his goal is to be ready for live at-bats next month and to play when spring training games kick off on Feb. 23. The labrum surgery he had in October to his right shoulder […]

Joe Smith Announces His Retirement

Right-handed reliever Joe Smith announced his retirement from professional baseball on Wednesday via Excel Baseball. Smith did not pitch at all in 2023 and had a 4.61 ERA (6.29 FIP) and 1.54 WHIP while walking nine and striking out 17 in only 27 1/3 relief innings with the Minnesota Twins in 2022. The 39-year-old veteran […]

Astros Acquire Trey Cabbage From Angels

The Houston Astros acquired infielder/outfielder Trey Cabbage from the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday in exchange for right-hander Carlos Espinosa. The move comes after the Angels designated Cabbage for assignment last week. The 26-year-old left-handed hitter had a great year at Triple-A Salt Lake in 2023, hitting 30 home runs and stealing 32 bases, but […]

Dodgers Rework James Paxton's Deal Over Health Issue

The Los Angeles Dodgers lowered the guarantee in their agreement with left-hander James Paxton due to an unspecified health concern, according to sources. The one-year deal that was announced on Monday still has a maximum potential value of up to $13 million with performance and roster bonuses, but the Dodgers and Paxton's agent, Scott Boras, […]

Maxx Crosby Undergoes Hand Surgery

Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro defensive end Maxx Crosby (hand) underwent hand surgery on Tuesday after recently having cleanup surgery on a knee injury that he dealt with during the 2023 season. The 26-year-old should be fully recovered from both surgeries in time for training camp this summer. Despite his nagging knee issue, Crosby played all […]

Zachary Orr A Possibility For Seahawks As Defensive Coordinator

Now that the Seattle Seahawks have hired former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald as their next head coach, Ravens inside linebackers coach Zachary Orr is a candidate to become Seattle's next defensive coordinator. Orr worked alongside MacDonald in Baltimore the last two seasons. The Packers are expected to hire Boston College head coach Jeff […]

Jeff Hafley Expected To Become Packers Defensive Coordinator

Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley is expected to become the new defensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers, according to sources. Hafley went 22-26 in his four seasons and brought Boston College to Bowl eligibility in three of his four years at the helm. He has resisted NFL coaching opportunities in the past, but […]

Jets, Assistant GM Rex Hogan Part Ways

The New York Jets and assistant general manager Rex Hogan have mutually agreed to part ways, according to a league source. Hogan just finished his fifth season as the team's assistant GM after rejoining the Jets in 2019. He previously worked as New York's senior director of college scouting in 2015-16 and then went to […]

Nathaniel Hackett To Return As Jets Offensive Coordinator

New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett will return in 2024, although team and league sources say that head coach Robert Saleh has explored adding to the offensive staff and creating a more collaborative play-calling process that would reduce Hackett's role. It's a clear indication the team has lost confidence in his ability to run […]

Jerry Jones Thinks Dak Prescott Can Improve

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said at the Senior Bowl this week that he thinks there are things quarterback Dak Prescott needs to do better moving forward. "The big thing is, we all know there is room for improvement," Jones said. "The thing that I would emphasize more than anything is that Dak has room […]

George Kittle Picks Up DNP On Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (toe) was listed as a non-participant on the team's estimated practice report on Wednesday. Kittle came out of the NFC Championship win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday with a minor toe injury, and head coach Kyle Shanahan called him day-to-day on Monday. The Niners will likely give […]

Skyy Moore Limited On Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore (knee) was listed as limited on the team's estimated practice report for Wednesday. Moore remains on Injured Reserve and has not played since Week 15. He was designated to return from IR on Jan. 17 but has not been activated for any of the team's three playoff games. […]

Kadarius Toney Listed As Full Practice Participant

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (personal) was listed as a full participant for the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday. Toney hasn't played since Week 15 due to ankle and hip injuries, but he voiced frustration after the AFC Championship win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday that he hasn't been injured. The 25-year-old […]

Isiah Pacheco Listed As DNP Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (ankle, toe) was listed as a non-participant on the team's estimated practice report for Wednesday. Pacheco sat out two practices last week but was active in the AFC Championship win over the Baltimore Ravens despite getting a questionable tag leading up to the contest. The 24-year-old second-year back […]

Wandy Peralta Agrees With Padres On Four-Year Deal

Free-agent left-hander Wandy Peralta and the San Diego Padres agreed to a four-year, $16.5 million deal on Wednesday that includes three opt-outs, according to sources. The deal is still pending a physical. Peralta got a bit lucky last year with the New York Yankees, posting a 2.83 ERA (5.05 FIP) and 1.22 WHIP with four […]

Seahawks To Interview Mike MacDonald For A Second Time

The Seattle Seahawks are bringing in Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald for a second interview on Wednesday for their head-coaching job, according to sources. The Seahawks met with the 36-year-old on Tuesday in Baltimore and will now go through the expanded process like they did with their other head-coaching candidates. MacDonald has been the […]