Late-Summer Return Could Be Possible For Lance McCullers Jr.

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) is throwing from 80 feet on flat ground and said that he's feeling good. He also said that a return later this summer seems feasible. McCullers had surgery to fix a torn flexor tendon in his right arm in June and was forced to miss all of the […]

Yankees Designate Bubba Thompson For Assignment

The New York Yankees designated outfielder Bubba Thompson for assignment on Friday to make room on their 40-man roster for the addition of right-handed Luke Weaver, who was previously signed to a one-year major-league deal for the 2024 season. Thompson could remain with the organization if he's not claimed off waivers by another club. The […]

Rougned Odor Heads To Japan

Free-agent second baseman Rougned Odor has signed with the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball on Saturday. Odor will take his talents overseas to Japan after playing 59 games in the big leagues for the San Diego Padres in 2023, where he slashed a weak .203/.299/.355 with four home runs and 18 RBI in 157 […]

John Brebbia In Agreement With White Sox

Free-agent relief pitcher John Brebbia is in agreement with the Chicago White Sox on a one-year, $5.5 million deal on Saturday, pending a physical. Brebbia comes to the White Sox after going 3-5 with a 3.99 ERA (3.93 FIP) and 1.17 WHIP with 14 walks and 47 strikeouts in 38 1/3 innings pitched over 40 […]

Tigers, Casey Mize Avoid Arbitration

The Detroit Tigers and right-hander Casey Mize avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $840,000 deal plus a $3.1 million club option for the 2025 season, according to a source. 2023 was a lost season for Mize as he was rehabbing all year from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The […]

Kyle Manzardo Invited To Spring Training

Cleveland Guardians first base prospect Kyle Manzardo, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was one of 12 non-roster invitations to major-league spring training. Right-hander Tanner Burns (No. 20) and outfielder Petey Halpin (No. 21) are the others being invited to spring training that are among the team's top prospects heading into the 2024 […]

Yankees Claim Diego Castillo Off Waivers, DFA Jeter Downs

The New York Yankees claimed infielder/outfielder Diego Castillo off waivers from the New York Mets on Friday and designated infielder Jeter Downs for assignment in a corresponding move to make room on the 40-man roster. Castillo has been passed around from the Arizona Diamondbacks, to the Mets, and now the Yankees in a matter of […]

Juan Soto Likely To Hit Second In Batting Order

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Foul Territory on Friday that as of now, he'd probably put outfielder Juan Soto second in the team's lineup and outfielder Aaron Judge in the three-hole. It sounds as though infielder DJ LeMahieu would be a primary leadoff hitter, too, although Boone also mentioned second baseman Gleyber […]

Ravens Sign Melvin Gordon III To Practice Squad

The Baltimore Ravens re-signed running back Melvin Gordon III to their practice squad on Friday and also elevated wide receiver Dan Chisena and linebacker Josh Ross from the practice squad to the 53-man active roster for Saturday's Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston Texans. The Ravens waived Gordon earlier this week to make room […]

Falcons Schedule Second Interview With Jim Harbaugh

The Atlanta Falcons are scheduling a second interview with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh for their head-coaching job next week, according to sources. The Falcons are meeting with former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick for the second time on Friday, but they will also talk a second time with Harbaugh, who met in-person […]

Mike Vrabel To Interview For Falcons Head-Coaching Job

Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel is being scheduled for an interview next week with the Atlanta Falcons for their vacant head-coaching job, according to a source. Vrabel is searching for a new gig after the Titans fired him following six years with the organization. If the Falcons have their way, they'll most likely […]

Falcons Request To Interview Joe Brady For Head-Coach Job

The Atlanta Falcons have requested permission to interview Buffalo Bills interim offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their vacant head-coaching job, according to sources. Brady previously interviewed for the same job in Atlanta in 2021 before the Falcons hired Arthur Smith. It's looking like the Falcons are zeroing in on future Hall of Fame coach Bill […]

Ravens Activate Devin Duvernay From Injured Reserve

The Baltimore Ravens activated wide receiver Devin Duvernay (back) and cornerback Ar'Darius Washington (pectoral) from Injured Reserve on Friday. Both players practiced in full this week but were listed as questionable on the team's final injury report on Thursday, but they are both expected to play on Saturday in the Divisional Round of the playoffs […]

Mark Andrews Officially Out For Divisional Round

The Baltimore Ravens didn't activate tight end Mark Andrews (ankle) from Injured Reserve on Friday in order for him to play in Saturday's Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston Texans. Andrews was designated to return from IR at the end of last week and even put in two full practices this week, but ultimately […]

Kalif Raymond To Miss Another Game

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (knee) has been ruled out for the Divisional Round of the playoffs on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Raymond also missed the wild-card win over the Los Angeles Rams last weekend after he injured his knee in the Week 18 regular season finale. The 29-year-old wouldn't have really […]

Sam LaPorta Listed As Questionable

Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta (knee) is officially listed as questionable to play on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. LaPorta suffered a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise in the Week 18 regular season finale but then played through a questionable tag in the wild-card […]

Stefon Diggs Will Play Against Chiefs

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's Divisional Round matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. As expected, he's good to go and will play despite appearing on the injury report this week after injuring his foot in the wild-card win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Diggs was held out […]

Raiders Working To Finalize Deal To Hire Antonio Pierce

The Las Vegas Raiders are working to finalize a deal to hire Antonio Pierce as their head coach, according to sources. The Raiders made Pierce their interim head coach on Halloween night when they fired Josh McDaniels and are now closing in on giving him the full-time job. Things had been trending this way with […]

Kadarius Toney, Justyn Ross Questionable For Divisional Round

Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Kadarius Toney (ankle, hip) and Justyn Ross (hamstring) were both limited in practice all week and are questionable to play on Sunday versus the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round of the postseason. Regardless of whether Toney is able to play this weekend, the fact remains that he hasn't played […]

Bill Belichick A Top Head-Coach Candidate For Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons have former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick as their top candidate to fill their vacant head-coaching position. The Falcons flew him into Atlanta on one of owner Arthur Blank's private plans on Thursday night and went out to dinner with him, according to multiple sources. More meetings are to come, […]

Skyy Moore Won't Come Off Injured Reserve

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore (knee) will not come off the Injured Reserve to play in Sunday's Divisional Round game versus the Buffalo Bills. Moore returned to practice this week but isn't ready to contribute on offense. The 23-year-old second-year player was a disappointment once again before even getting injured, catching 21 of […]

Chase Edmonds To Be Questionable For Sunday's Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that running back Chase Edmonds (toe) will be questionable for the Divisional Round of the playoffs on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. After not practicing on Wednesday and Thursday, Edmonds returned to practice on Friday and at least has a chance to suit up against Detroit. Even […]

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 […]