Grayson Rodriguez Adding New Pitch?

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez struggled initially in his first taste of the big leagues in 2023, and the core of the issue was a lack of fastballs thrown. By September, he was throwing his fastball 56.7% of the time, a 12.2% increase from May. He threw 69% fastballs in his final start against the […]

Matt Carpenter Reuniting With Cardinals

Free-agent designated hitter Matt Carpenter has agreed to a one-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday that is worth $740,000, according to a source. The Atlanta Braves will be responsible for the remainder of his $5.5 million guarantee. The 38-year-old Carpenter was originally drafted by the Cardinals in the 13th round in 2009 […]

Patriots Interviewing Christian Parker On Friday

The New England Patriots are interviewing Denver Broncos defensive backs coach Christian Parker on Friday for their defensive-coordinator job, according to a source. Jerod Mayo is now the NFL's youngest head coach at 37 after taking over for future Hall of Famer Bill Belichick, and Parker, who is 32, would become one of the league's […]

Seahawks Interview Frank Smith On Thursday

The Seattle Seahawks interviewed Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith for their head-coaching position on Thursday. Smith also interviewed for the Atlanta Falcons' head-coaching position this week. He joined the Dolphins with head coach Mike McDaniel last year and has also coached with the Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders, Chicago Bears and New Orleans […]

Titans To Interview Brian Johnson, Aaron Glenn, David Shaw

The Tennessee Titans will interview Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson and Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn for their head-coaching job, according to a source. Johnson will interview with the team on Friday and also recently had an interview with the Atlanta Falcons for the same position. Glenn will also interview for both the […]

Derrick Henry Wants To Play For Contender

Tennessee Titans impending free-agent running back Derrick Henry isn't shutting the door on a return to the Titans, but he also wants to play for a contender. "I'll always be a Titan, even if I don't come back. At the end of the day, I want to win the Super Bowl. Wherever that is that […]

Kyle Pitts' Knee Feels Better

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts suffered a PCL injury beyond the MCL repair in his right knee, which ended his 2022 season. Pitts said his knee is feeling better and he considers it a success that he was able to play all 17 games in 2023. He was targeted 90 times and had 53 […]

Bills Defense To Be Without Taylor Rapp, Christian Benford

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that safety Taylor Rapp (calf), cornerback Christian Benford (knee) and linebacker Baylon Spector (back) will be out for the Divisional Round on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Rapp will be missing his second straight game due to a calf injury. With the 26-year-old out, Damar Hamlin will […]

Gabe Davis Won't Play Against Chiefs

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) will not play in the Divisional Round playoff game on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Davis will miss his second straight playoff game after spraining the PCL in his knee in the Week 18 win over the Miami Dolphins. Davis' absence […]

Ravens Not Expected To Activate Mark Andrews

The Baltimore Ravens are not expected to activate star tight end Mark Andrews (ankle) from Injured Reserve on Friday in order to play against the Houston Texans in Saturday's Divisional Round playoff game, as he's not quite ready to return from a significant ankle injury that has kept him out since Week 11. If the […]

Titans Complete Interview With Bobby Slowik

Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik became the seventh person to interview for the Tennessee Titans' head-coaching position on Thursday. The Titans are looking for a new head coach after firing Mike Vrabel following six years with the organization. Slowik's contributions to rookie first-round quarterback C.J. Stroud in his first year as a play-caller has […]

Bill O'Brien Heading Back To College Ranks

Ohio State is set to hire long-time NFL head coach Bill O'Brien as the school's new offensive coordinator, according to sources. O'Brien served as the New England Patriots' offensive coordinator in 2203 and has been the head coach of the Houston Texans as well as in the Big Ten at Penn State. Ohio State head […]

Yankees Sign Utility Man Jose Rojas

The New York Yankees signed free-agent utility man Jose Rojas to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, according to a source. Rojas can play right field, third base and second base. The 30-year-old left-handed hitter made his big-league debut in 2021 with the Los Angeles Angels and has hit […]

Matt Bowman Signs Minor-League Deal With Twins

Free-agent right-hander Matt Bowman signed a minor-league deal with the Minnesota Twins on Thursday that includes an invite to spring training, according to a source. He'll make $925,000 if he reaches the majors. Bowman spent the last three seasons in the New York Yankees organization and made three relief appearances for the Bombers in 2023, […]

Alex Cobb Hopes To Start Throwing Soon

San Francisco Giants right-hander Alex Cobb (hip) is hoping to start a flat-ground throwing program in the next few days. It's unclear when Cobb will be ready to pitch in games leading up to the 2024 season after he had surgery in late October to fix a torn labrum and remove three bone chips from […]

Giants To Use Jordan Hicks As "Conventional Starter"

The San Francisco Giants are committed to using right-hander Jordan Hicks as a "conventional starter" in 2024, and he'll start the year stretched out to five innings and/or 75 pitches. Hicks is excited for the opportunity to be a starter that he hasn't yet received in the big leagues. The 27-year-old hard-throwing right-hander has never […]

Fernando Rodney Trying To Make A Comeback

Long-time major-league closer Fernando Rodney, who will turn 47 years old in two months, is attempting a comeback. He had 327 career saves, earned three All-Star selections, and won a World Series ring, but Rodney still has dreams of stepping back on a big-league mound. "I'm trying to get to 50," Rodney said flatly, before […]

George Kittle Ready To Go Against Packers

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (back) put in three full practices this week and was removed from the final injury report on Thursday. He will play in the Divisional Round of the postseason on Saturday versus the visiting Green Bay Packers. Kittle had some minor back spasms that kept him out of a […]

Christian McCaffrey Cleared To Play In Divisional Round

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) practiced in full all week and was removed from the final injury report for the Divisional Round of the playoffs. After sitting out in the Week 18 regular season finale and during the team's bye in the wild-card round, CMC is good to go for Saturday's game […]

Cubs Unlikely To Trade Christopher Morel

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said that the team isn't trying to trade utility player Christopher Morel this offseason. And as far as where Morel will play in 2024, they view him as a game-changing hitter whom the Cubs want to keep in their lineup, whether he's playing one spot or moving […]

Brewers Considering Garrett Cooper

The Milwaukee Brewers have considered a reunion with first baseman Carlos Santana but have also considered free-agent first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper, according to sources. The 33-year-old right-handed-hitting veteran was originally drafted by Milwaukee in the sixth round in 2013 and is coming off a season with the Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres in which […]

Yankees Hoping Jasson Dominguez Can Return This Summer

New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez (elbow) is doing well and his estimated return timetable is "sometime in the summer," according to general manager Brian Cashman. "We're going to need him whenever he's ready." The 20-year-old Dominican made his major-league debut in 2023 and played in only eight games before needing Tommy John surgery […]

Anthony Rizzo Cleared From Concussion

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that first baseman Anthony Rizzo (concussion) is currently cleared from the concussion he suffered last year and that doctors aren't concerned about symptoms returning. Rizzo was probably fine to play in games at the end of the regular season, but the Yankees weren't going to put him […]

Angels, Red Sox In The Bidding For Adam Duvall

The Los Angeles Angels and Boston Red Sox are in the bidding for free-agent outfielder Adam Duvall, and unless another team comes in late, he's likely to pick between the Angels and Red Sox. Duvall spent the 2023 season with the Red Sox, so a return to Beantown seems like a good move after he […]

Astros Targeting Josh Hader

Despite already having one of the best closers in postseason history in right-hander Ryan Pressly, the Houston Astros are trying to sign free-agent left-hander Josh Hader, who is considered perhaps the best closer in baseball. According to sources briefed on their discussions, the Astros are making a push for the 29-year-old southpaw who has been […]

NFL Scouting Combine To Stay In Indianapolis Through 2025

Indianapolis has struck a deal to host the 2025 NFL scouting combine. There was previously no agreement in place past 2024. It means that the scouting combine will now remain in Indianapolis for at least the next two years despite efforts to take the event on the road to a different city every year. The […]

Kliff Kingsbury Expected To Interview With The Bears

Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, who is currently a senior offensive analyst and quarterbacks coach at USC, is expected to interview for the Chicago Bears' offensive-coordinator job, according to sources. USC quarterback Caleb Williams is expected to receive strong consideration to become the Bears' No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming draft, so […]

Bobby Slowik Interviews For Panthers Head-Coaching Job

Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik interviewed virtually with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday for their head-coaching job. In addition to the Panthers, Slowik has received interest from the Atlanta Falcons, Seattle Seahawks, Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders for the same position. With Slowik in control as a first-time play-caller in 2023, the Texans ranked […]

Titans Complete Interview With Thomas Brown

The Tennessee Titans completed an interview with Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown for the head-coaching position on Thursday. Brown is one of 10 NFL assistant coaches that are scheduled to meet with the Titans as they look to replace Mike Vrabel, who was fired last week after six seasons with the team. Brown served […]

Falcons Interview Brian Johnson For Head-Coach Job

The Atlanta Falcons interviewed Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson for their head-coaching opening on Thursday. While it seems former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is the favorite for the head-coaching opening in Atlanta at the moment, it doesn't mean the Falcons aren't checking out other candidates. Johnson was in his first year […]