Steelers Expected To Hire Arthur Smith As Offensive Coordinator

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to hire former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith as their offensive coordinator, according to sources. Smith had a top running game as the Tennessee Titans' offensive coordinator before becoming the Falcons' head coach three years ago. He'll now be coaching Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren and company in Pittsburgh. Smith […]

Colt Keith To Play Second Base In 2024

Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said the team won't shut the door on prospect Colt Keith playing third base in the future, but he will play second base in 2024. "We think Colt can play second and third. We think he has the chance to be an average or better second baseman. […]

Brian Serven Outrighted To Triple-A

The Toronto Blue Jays outrighted catcher Brian Serven to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday after he cleared waivers. Serven, a former fifth-round pick by the Colorado Rockies out of Arizona State, played in only 11 games with the Rockies in 2023, going 3-for-23 (.130) with a double and an RBI. The Blue Jays claimed him off […]

Jarlin Garcia Expected To Be Game-Ready By May

Free-agent left-hander Jarlin Garcia (biceps), who missed all of the 2023 season with a nerve issue in his biceps, recently resumed throwing. However, he won't be ready for the start of spring training but is expected to be game-ready by around May 1. Around six teams have shown interest in Garcia. The 31-year-old Dominican southpaw […]

Paul Skenes Invited To Spring Training

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Paul Skenes is one of a group of players that received non-roster invites to major-league spring training this year. In addition to Skenes, the Pirates also invited top prospects Termarr Johnson, Bubba Chandler, Jared Jones and Anthony Solometo. Skenes is the biggest name after Pittsburgh took him first overall in last […]

Marlins Looking At Adalberto Mondesi

The Miami Marlins are still searching for a shortstop, and free-agent infielder Adalberto Mondesi is one consideration. Mondesi had surgery to fix his ACL in April of 2022 and was unable to get back onto the field while with the Boston Red Sox in 2023. The 28-year-old switch-hitter has plenty of speed when healthy, but […]

Justin Turner Inks One-Year Deal With Blue Jays

Free-agent infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner signed a one-year deal with a $13 million base salary on Tuesday with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to a source. The deal includes $1.5 million in roster and performance bonuses for the 2024 season. While Turner can play both third and first base, he's primarily expected to serve as […]

Anthony DeSclafani, Justin Topa Traded To Twins

The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handers Anthony DeSclafani and Justin Topa, along with prospects Gabriel Gonzalez and right-hander Darren Bowen, in a four-player package from the Seattle Mariners on Monday in exchange for second baseman Jorge Polanco, according to sources. Cash is also believed to be involved in the deal. DeSclafani and outfielder Mitch Haniger were […]

Leslie Frazier To Interview With Dolphins This Week

Former Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator and NFL head coach Leslie Frazier will interview with the Miami Dolphins this week for their defensive-coordinator position, according to sources. The Dolphins' defensive-coordinator job opened up when the team parted ways with veteran Vic Fangio so that he could accept the same position with the Philadelphia Eagles so that […]

Chargers Targeting Joe Hortiz As Next General Manager

The Los Angeles Chargers are targeting Baltimore Ravens director of player personnel Joe Hortiz as their new general manager, according to sources. Hortiz will be paired with new head coach Jim Harbaugh in LA. The 48-year-old has been with the Ravens for the last 26 years, starting as a football personnel assistant and holding his […]

Falcons Name Jimmy Lake Their Defensive Coordinator

The Atlanta Falcons hired Jimmy Lake to be their next defensive coordinator, the team announced on Monday. Lake will reunite with new head coach Raheem Morris for the third time in his career. The two coaches first crossed paths in 2007 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, when Lake was Morris' assistant defensive backs coach. Lake […]

T.J. Hockenson Has Successful Knee Surgery

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) underwent successful surgery on Monday to fix his torn ACL. Hockenson tore both his ACL and MCL in a brutal hit to his right knee on Dec. 26 and missed the remainder of the regular season. With the injury coming so late in 2023, there's a chance the […]

George Kittle Considered Day-To-Day With Toe Injury

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (toe) is dealing with a toe issue and will be considered day-to-day as Super Bowl LVIII approaches in two weeks, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Kittle was on the field often in Sunday's win over the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship, but he apparently picked up […]

Mariners Acquire Jorge Polanco From Twins

The Seattle Mariners acquired second baseman Jorge Polanco from the Minnesota Twins on Monday, according to sources. It's unclear what the Twins are receiving in return. The Twins exercised Polanco's $10.5 million club option for the 2024 season, even after he played in just 80 regular-season games due to ankle, knee and hamstring injuries. The […]

Cardinals Designate Moises Gomez For Assignment

The St. Louis Cardinals designated outfielder Moises Gomez for assignment on Monday to make room for first baseman/outfielder Alfonso Rivas on the 40-man roster after they claimed him off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels. Gomez, a 25-year-old Venezuelan right-handed hitter, has yet to make his debut in the big leagues. In 131 games for […]

Angels Designate Kolton Ingram For Assignment

The Los Angeles Angels designated reliever Kolton Ingram for assignment on Monday to make room for outfielder Aaron Hicks on the 40-man roster. Ingram, a 27-year-old left-hander, made his major-league debut in 2023 for the Angels and allowed seven runs (five earned) on eight hits (two homers allowed) while walking five and striking out seven […]

Yankees Designate Diego Castillo For Assignment

The New York Yankees designated infielder/outfielder Diego Castillo for assignment on Monday to make room on the 40-man roster for left-hander Matt Gage, who was claimed off waivers from the Houston Astros. Castillo could be on the move soon to another organization after the Yankees claimed him off waivers this offseason. The 26-year-old Venezuelan only […]

Walker Buehler May Be Delayed To Begin 2024 Season

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow), who had his second Tommy John surgery in August of 2022, may be delayed (by design) to open the 2024 regular season, according to general manager Brandon Gomes. Recent additions of Japanese lefty Yoshinobu Yamamoto and right-hander Tyler Glasnow allow the Dodgers to "slow play" Buehler entering the […]

Plenty Of Concerns About Justin Turner

Free-agent infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner slashed a strong .276/.345/.455 with the Boston Red Sox in 2023 and is widely regarded as a great clubhouse presence. However, evaluators think most of Turner's playing time needs to be at DH, which is how he was used in Boston. He had 98 games at DH, 41 at first […]

Rangers Have Discussed Brandon Belt

The Texas Rangers have had internal discussions about signing free-agent first baseman/designated hitter Brandon Belt, who played for manager Bruce Bochy in San Francisco. On paper, Belt is a perfect fit for the Rangers, as he'd effectively replace Mitch Garver in their lineup. However, the question all offseason has been how much cash general manager […]

Rhys Hoskins Says He'll Be Full-Go In Spring Training

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins (knee) said he will be full-go in spring training. "I'm pretty bored as a competitor," Hoskins said. The 30-year-old tore his left ACL in spring training with the Philadelphia Phillies last year and missed the entire 2023 campaign. Had the Phillies advanced further in the postseason last fall, Hoskins […]

Kadarius Toney To Practice Leading Up To Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hip), who has missed the team's last six games, will practice in the next two weeks leading up to the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers. Toney was ruled out of Sunday's AFC Championship win over the Baltimore Ravens and apparently […]

Charles Omenihu Suffers Torn ACL

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu (knee) was optimistic on Sunday night about the knee injury he suffered in the win over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship, but it an MRI exam revealed that he did tear his ACL, according to a source. Omenihu has been a big part of the Chiefs' […]

Mike MacDonald To Meet With Seahawks On Tuesday

Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald is scheduled to meet in person with general manager John Schneider and the Seattle Seahawks leadership on Tuesday morning to interview for the team's head-coaching position, according to sources. In addition to Seattle, the Washington Commanders plan to interview MacDonald for their head-coaching position after the Ravens were eliminated […]

Steelers Interested In Re-Signing Mason Rudolph

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II said the team still believes in quarterback Kenny Pickett, but they need better QB play moving forward and want to re-sign impending free-agent QB Mason Rudolph, who took over the starting job late in the 2023 season. The Steelers are looking to hire a new offensive coordinator that will […]

Steelers Expected To Hire Offensive Coordinator Soon

Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II said that he believes the team's offensive-coordinator hire is going to get done "sooner rather than later" and that the decision is head coach Mike Tomlin's to make. "To be clear, it's Mike's hire. Head coaches hire their coordinators, and I think it'd be a mistake for me to […]

Rams Interview Ron Rivera For Defensive-Coordinator Job

The Los Angeles Rams interviewed former Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera for their vacant defensive-coordinator position over the weekend, according to a source. Rivera was fired by Washington after the 2023 season, and while he isn't getting looks for another head-coaching job this cycle, the Rams and Dallas Cowboys are considering […]

Commanders To Interview Five Head-Coaching Candidates

The Washington Commanders will conduct second interviews with five head-coaching candidates over the next two days with Baltimore Ravens assistant head coach Anthony Weaver, Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Johnson has been believed to be the favorite […]

Alex Van Pelt To Interview With Buccaneers

Former Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt will interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday for their vacant offensive-coordinator job, according to a source. Van Pelt is also still in play for the same position with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Buccaneers' offensive-coordinator position opened up this offseason when Dave Canales left the […]

Arthur Smith Interviews With Steelers

Former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith interviewed on Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive-coordinator job, according to sources. Smith is on the open market after spending the last three years as the head coach for the Falcons, leading the team to 7-10 finishes all three seasons while directing offenses led by quarterbacks Matt Ryan, […]