Chiefs Pick Up Chris Jones' Option

The Kansas City Chiefs picked up the option on All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones' contract on Friday, according to sources, retaining the right to franchise tag him while paying him $4.25 million that he earned in incentives in 2023. Jones was already due the money, and if he's not franchise-tagged in 2024, he'll become a […]

Orioles Claim Diego Castillo Off Waivers From Phillies

The Baltimore Orioles claimed infielder/outfielder Diego Castillo off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday and designated infielder Livan Soto for assignment in a corresponding move. Castillo continues to be passed around the league this offseason, as the Orioles mark the fifth different team he's been with this offseason alone. The 26-year-old Venezuelan is hoping […]

Alec Bohm Wins Arbitration Over Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm won his salary arbitration hearing over the team on Thursday and will make $4 million in 2024 instead of the $3.4 million that the Phillies proposed. This was Bohm's first year of arbitration eligibility after he slashed .274/.327/.437 with a career-high 20 home runs, 31 doubles, a career-high 97 […]

Blake Treinen, Daniel Hudson On Track To Be Ready

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that relievers Blake Treinen (shoulder), Daniel Hudson (knee) and J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder) are all tracking to be on the active roster to kick off the season in a two-game series against the division-rival San Diego Padres in Korea. Roberts said Hudson is still working through some execution stuff […]

Justin Foscue Working Out At First Base In Camp

Texas Rangers infielder Justin Foscue is focusing on first base in spring training this year. Foscue is blocked at second base by Marcus Semien, so the 24-year-old is working at first base in spring training in order to give him more versatility and a better path to playing time in 2024. He'll be with the […]

Tyler Kinley, Justin Lawrence To Compete For Closer Role

Colorado Rockies pitchers Tyler Kinley and Justin Lawrence are set to battle for the team's closer role in spring training. "We'll talk and as this spring progresses, those conversations will tighten up about role expectations," manager Bud Black said. Kinley saved five games down the stretch in September last year after returning from Tommy John […]

Gary Sanchez Not At Camp With Brewers

Catcher Gary Sanchez has not reported to spring training with the Milwaukee Brewers this week, and there's no expectation right now as to when/if a deal will officially get done. The Brewers are not commenting on the matter, so the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Todd Rosiak is guessing that negotiations/examinations are ongoing. The 31-year-old reportedly inked […]

Whit Merrifield Agrees To One-Year Deal With Phillies

Free-agent infielder Whit Merrifield agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, according to a source. The deal includes a club option for the 2025 season that will also be worth $8 million. Merrifield is now 35 and has been in decline since leaving the Kansas City Royals midway through […]

German Marquez Throwing Off A Mound In Camp

Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez (elbow), who hasn't pitched in a big-league game since April 26, 2023, due to Tommy John surgery, threw a bullpen session in spring training on Friday. Marquez still has a ways to go in his recovery from elbow reconstruction and isn't expected to return to the team's starting rotation until […]

Ricky Tiedemann Adds Muscle To His Frame

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann said that he put on around 19 pounds of muscle in the offseason. He entered last season at around 225 pounds and now is around 240 pounds. Ranked as the No. 29 overall prospect in baseball, the 21-year-old left-hander is generating considerable buzz in camp as a non-roster […]

Nick Martinez Prefers To Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Nick Martinez can fill pretty much any pitching role, but he signed a two-year, $26 million deal with the Reds in December with the aim to be a starter. Right now, the team has 10 pitchers competing for five rotation spots, so there's no guarantee Martinez will open the year in the […]

Mason Miller's Velocity Looking Electric As Reliever

Oakland Athletics right-hander Mason Miller will be a starter in the long-term for the team, but he's ticketed for a bullpen role in 2024. He spent four months on the injured list in 2023 due to a UCL sprain in his right elbow. Miller finished his rookie year with a 3.78 ERA in 10 games […]

Ha-Seong Kim To Return To Shortstop In 2024

San Diego Padres second baseman Ha-Seong Kim will return to shortstop in 2024 with Xander Bogaerts being moved full time to second base, according to manager Mike Shildt. While Bogaerts was solid defensively at shortstop in 2023 in his first year with the team, Kim has been the better defender overall, so the two will […]

Falcons Seeking Upgrade Over Taylor Heinicke, Desmond Ridder

The Atlanta Falcons finished 21st in the NFL in 2023 in EPA per dropback with quarterbacks Taylor Heinicke and Desmond Ridder, according to TruMedia. Only six teams threw more than Atlanta's 17 interceptions, and Ridder added 12 lost fumbles. The Falcons appear to be just a quarterback away from being true contenders, and the team […]

Cardinals Need Help On Defense

The Arizona Cardinals definitely could use more playmakers on offense to help out quarterback Kyler Murray, but The Athletic's Doug Haller thinks defense should be the bigger priority in the upcoming NFL draft. Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. could be available when the Cardinals pick at No. 4 overall, and it would be […]

Giants Considering Letting Saquon Barkley Test Free Agency?

The Athletic's Charlotte Carroll examined a hypothetical that seems to be gaining some traction lately: That the New York Giants should make an offer to running back Saquon Barkley early this offseason, and if he doesn't accept it, let him test free agency to see what the league thinks he's worth. Then before signing anything, […]

Raiders In The Market For A QB In 2024

The Las Vegas Raiders have been in the market for a new quarterback for the 2024 season, with a potential move up in this year's NFL draft while also looking into the position in free agency. Moving on from Jimmy Garoppolo, who was handed down a two-game suspension on Friday for a performance-enhancing drug violation, […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Suspended Two Games For PEDs

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is being suspended for two games for violating the league's performance-enhancing substances policy, according to league sources. The policy violation is related to him using a prescribed medication without having a valid therapeutic use exemption, according to sources. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting that Garoppolo is headed for […]

Nestor Cortes Expects To Be Ready For Opening Day

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder) expects to be ready for the start of the 2024 regular season. He arrived to the team's spring training facilities early because he wasn't getting over the hump with regards to his rehab for a left-shoulder strain that ended his 2023 campaign early, but the team's training staff […]

Jeff McNeil Cleared For Full Activity

New York Mets second baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil (elbow), who ended last year on the injured list due to a partial UCL tear in his left elbow, said that his follow-up MRI in December showed the continued presence of a tear, which is normal. Doctors cleared him for full activity, and he's a healthy player in […]

Xander Bogaerts To Play Second Base In 2024

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts will play second base this year, according to manager Mike Shildt. Ha-Seong Kim will flip with Bogaerts and will be the team's starting shortstop after his breakout 2023 campaign. Shildt hinted at a possible position change for Bogaerts earlier this month, and now it's official. The 31-year-old isn't as […]

Javier Baez Has Played Through Back, Core Issues

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (back, core) said he has battled through lower-back and core issues the last two years. However, with a new training routine, he said he feels strong and more like himself heading into the 2024 season. Baez didn't have any offseason surgery but just focused on strengthening those areas. It would […]

Riley Greene Expects To Be Ready For Grapefruit League Games

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (elbow) said he expects to play in Grapefruit League games once the spring schedule begins. He also said the Tigers are planning a blend of designated hitter and outfield days for Greene. The 23-year-old credited his offseason rehab work with trainer Ben Delacruz for his improved flexibility and running form. […]

Huascar Brazoban Held Up Due To Visa Issues

Miami Marlins right-hander Huascar Brazoban has not yet reported to camp due to visa issues. Elvis Alvarado and Johnny Pereda are also in the same situation. The 34-year-old Brazoban should be able to earn a roster spot in Miami's bullpen to begin the 2024 regular season as long as he's healthy after he went 5-2 […]

Braxton Garrett Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

Miami Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett (shoulder) has general soreness in his left shoulder at camp, according to manager Skip Schumaker. Garrett still threw on the side the last two days at spring training and isn't completely shut down, but the Marlins are taking it easy with him to start camp. The 26-year-old could still be […]

Marlins Make Offer To Tim Anderson

The Miami Marlins recently made an offer to free-agent shortstop Tim Anderson as they continue their search for an everyday shortstop, according to sources briefed on the discussions. The 30-year-old Anderson declined markedly in 2023. In his eight seasons with the Chicago White Sox, he was a former batting champion and two-time All-Star. The Marlins […]

Bobby Dalbec Taking Outfield Reps

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec is taking reps with the outfielders in spring training on Friday. Dalbec is trying to increase his versatility heading into the 2024 regular season. Perhaps it will help him see the field more often after he played in only 21 games for Boston in his fourth year in […]

Jarren Duran Expected To Hit Leadoff For Boston

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that "if Jarren Duran is healthy, he's our leadoff guy." Duran impressed with a .295/.346/.482 slash line with an .828 OPS, eight home runs, 34 doubles, two triples, 40 RBI, 24 stolen bases and 46 runs scored in 362 trips to the plate and 102 games in his […]

Kenley Jansen Won't Throw Until Next Week

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (lat) is in good spirits in camp after reporting to spring training with lat soreness, but he won't be back to throwing for a week or so. The Red Sox aren't going to take any chances with Jansen, especially since he's been the subject of trade rumors this offseason. […]

John Means Admits It's "Probably Unlikely" He'll Be Ready By Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means (elbow) said it's "probably unlikely" he'll be built up in time to be a part of the team's Opening Day starting rotation. Means is disappointed, but he's confident in his teammates to have early success in 2024. The O's will also be without Kyle Bradish (elbow) to start the year, […]