Gary Sanchez Signs With Brewers

Free-agent catcher Gary Sanchez signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Sanchez began last year with the New York Mets but only played in three games with them before eventually being picked up by the San Diego Padres, where he thrived in 72 games, clubbing 19 home runs and driving […]

Eliot Wolf To Take Over Patriots Personnel Department

It appears that Eliot Wolf will be in charge of the New England Patriots' personnel department moving forward, with control of the 53-man roster while working closely with new head coach Jerod Mayo, according to sources. Matt Groh will mostly handle college scouting, with Pat Stewart heavily involved in all aspects. The power structure is […]

Mike Williams Ahead Of Schedule In Rehab

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (knee), who tore his ACL in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings last year, said he's "slightly ahead" of schedule in his rehab. He didn't really provide many other details about his rehab, other than said he's "feeling good." Before his injury, Williams was moving around the field […]

Liam Coen Hopes Mike Evans Will Return

Tampa Bay Buccaneers new offensive coordinator Liam Coen said that he's hopeful the team will be able to re-sign impending free-agent wide receiver Mike Evans. Evans is still one of the best receivers in the game, so it's no wonder Coen would like to work with him in his first year coordinating Tampa's offense. Quarterback […]

Kendrick Bourne Ahead Of Schedule In Rehab, Wants To Return

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (knee) said he's ahead of schedule in his rehab and projects to be ready for the 2024 season opener despite tearing his right ACL in the team's loss to the Miami Dolphins on Oct. 29. He's one of the team's 18 players scheduled to become an unrestricted free […]

Tank Dell Progressing Nicely In Rehab

Doctors have been pleased with Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell's (leg) rehab and he has started light pool work as he recovers from surgery for his broken left fibula. Dell took the NFL by storm in his first season while working with impressive rookie first-round quarterback C.J. Stroud in 2023, but his season ended […]

Chip Kelly Interviews For Seahawks Offensive-Coordinator Job

Former Oregon head coach and current UCLA head coach Chip Kelly interviewed with the Seattle Seahawks for their offensive-coordinator job on Tuesday night, according to sources. Kelly has generated a bunch of NFL interest during this coaching cycle. He has previous experience in the NFL as the head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles and San […]

Rex Ryan Interviews For Cowboys Defensive-Coordinator Position

Former New York Jets and Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan interviewed for the Dallas Cowboys' vacant defensive-coordinator job, according to sources. The 61-year-old hasn't coached in the NFL since 2016, when he was fired by the Bills. Before that, he spent six seasons as the head coach of the Jets. Ryan came up through […]

Astros To Make Extension Offer To Alex Bregman

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane said this week that the team will "definitely" make a contract-extension offer to All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman before he reaches free agency following the 2024 season. It comes after the Astros locked up second baseman Jose Altuve with a five-year, $125 million extension on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Bregman is […]

Dany Jimenez, Trevor Gott In The Closer Mix

The Oakland Athletics don't have a clear No. 1 option for saves in 2024 and they could look to mix and match between several options. Along with young right-hander Mason Miller, righties Dany Jimenez and Trevor Gott could also be involved. "Dany [Jiménez] is the guy right now who has done it the most. Trevor […]

Jackson Holliday To See Time At Second Base This Spring

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said on the radio on Tuesday that shortstop prospect Jackson Holliday, the consensus top prospect in baseball this year, will see "a lot" of action at second base in spring training. "I see some additional playing time for a left-handed hitter at second base," Elias said. The GM also […]

Andrew Painter Not Expected To Pitch In 2024

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter (elbow) isn't expected to pitch at all in 2024 after having Tommy John surgery last July. "Painter's rehab is going fine...He's just tossing at this point, which is where he should be. I don't really look for Andrew to pitch this year. I'm looking towards 2025. I guess you […]

Phillies Want To Re-Sign Zack Wheeler

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said the team really wants to bring back right-hander Zack Wheeler as he heads into the final year of his five-year contract. "Well, we would love to sign Zack today if we could. I think it's important we re-sign him. I think he's one of the best […]

Johan Rojas Likely To Be A Starter For Phillies?

When asked if outfielder Johan Rojas would be a starter in 2024, Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said, "Likely, yes. Definitively, no... I think he can do enough offensively... and when you add his speed in there and his defense, he becomes a real plus." Rojas became the team's primary center fielder […]

Marlins Acquire Jonah Bride From A's

The Miami Marlins acquired infielder Jonah Bride from the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday evening in exchange for cash considerations. To make room on their 40-man roster, the Marlins designated infielder Jordan Groshans for assignment in a corresponding move. The 28-year-old Bride has two years of major-league experience and has played third, second and first base. […]

Chargers Officially Hire Greg Roman As Offensive Coordinator

The Los Angeles Chargers officially hired Greg Roman as their new offensive coordinator on Tuesday, according to a source. Roman is one of the more accomplished offensive coordinators in the league, so it's a huge addition to new head coach Jim Harbaugh's staff in LA. Roman most recently served as the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator […]

Bradley Zimmer Reaches Minors Deal With Rockies

Free-agent left-handed-hitting outfielder Bradley Zimmer reached a minor-league deal with the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to a source. The Rockies have been looking for a left-handed hitter who can play all three outfield spots and can spell Brenton Doyle in center field. Zimmer didn't play at […]

Phil Bickford To Earn $900,000 In 2024

Right-handed reliever Phil Bickford won his salary arbitration case against the New York Mets on Tuesday and will now earn $900,000 for the 2024 season. The Mets had offered $815,000. Bickford began the 2023 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers before joining the Mets in the middle of the season. In total, the 28-year-old reliever […]

Jacob Webb Wins Arbitration Case With Orioles

Right-hander Jacob Webb won his salary arbitration hearing against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday and will earn $1 million in 2024. The 30-year-old will get a $260,000 raise from a season ago after posting a 3.69 ERA (4.48 FIP) with a 1.29 WHIP, one save, 30 walks and 57 strikeouts in 53 2/3 relief innings […]

Clayton Kershaw's Deal Has A 2025 Option

Left-hander Clayton Kershaw's new deal to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers for the 2024 season also includes an option for 2025, according to a person briefed on the negotiations. Kershaw is rehabbing from a major shoulder injury that required surgery in November and won't return until later this summer, but the option gives him […]

Patriots Sign Kawaan Baker To Futures Deal

The New England Patriots signed free-agent wide receiver Kawaan Baker to a Reserve/Futures contract on Tuesday. Baker did not play at all with an NFL team this past season after originally being a seventh-round selection by the New Orleans Saints in 2021 out of South Alabama. The 25-year-old was active for two games in his […]

Cardinals Re-Sign Dan Chisena To Futures Deal

The Arizona Cardinals re-signed wide receiver Dan Chisena to a Reserve/Futures contract for the 2024 season on Tuesday. Chisena spent time on the practice squad and the active 53-man roster for the Cardinals this past season before being released last month. The 26-year-old began last season with the Baltimore Ravens but played in just four […]

Jaguars Non-Committal On Cam Robinson's Roster Status

The Jacksonville Jaguars are non-committal on offensive lineman Cam Robinson's roster status for the 2024 season. He has one year left on his current deal, but it doesn't really matter since his roster spot next season hasn't been guaranteed. Robinson was a second-round pick by the Jaguars in 2017 out of Alabama. The 28-year-old hasn't […]

Buccaneers Offensive Coordinator Wants Baker Mayfield To Return

When asked about his confidence level in quarterback Baker Mayfield returning to the team in 2024, new Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen said, "higher than I probably need to be. I want him to be here. It's probably more want than know. He's obviously a reason that I'm here... I think he wants […]

Chris Godwin To Move Back Into The Slot?

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen said that he sees wide receiver Chris Godwin moving back inside into the slot position in 2024. The Buccaneers got away from that last year with the thought that it may preserve him from a health standpoint. Godwin saw much less time in the slot in 2023 […]

Charles Omenihu Having Surgery Tuesday

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu (knee), who was set to line up across from San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams in Super Bowl LVIII, is undergoing surgery on his torn ACL on Tuesday, according to a source. Omenihu tore his ACL in the victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship […]

Chiefs Non-Committal About Kadarius Toney's Status

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney was taken off the injury report last week. Head coach Andy Reid said that Toney has been practicing but was non-committal about whether the receiver would play in the Super Bowl this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. "We'll see, I don't know. He's been practicing. We'll just […]

Joe Thuney A "Long Shot" To Practice This Week

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said on Tuesday that offensive guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) is a "long shot" to practice this week in the lead-up to Super Bowl LVIII this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Thuney suffered a pectoral injury in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills and did not […]

Mariners Claim Collin Snider Off Waivers From Diamondbacks

The Seattle Mariners claimed right-handed reliever Collin Snider off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, bringing Seattle's 40-man roster to capacity. Snider will give the Mariners some relief depth heading into spring training. The 28-year-old former 12th-round pick by the Kansas City Royals in 2017 out of Vanderbilt appeared in 20 games (one start) […]

Will Warren Gets Non-Roster Invite From Yankees

New York Yankees right-hander Will Warren was one of 26 non-roster players for the Yankees to receive an invite to major-league spring training. In 27 appearances (25 starts) for Double-A Somerset and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre last year, Warren went 10-4 with a 3.35 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 59 walks and a career-high 149 strikeouts in 129 innings […]