Padres Sign Alfonso Rivas To Minor-League Deal

The San Diego Padres signed free-agent first baseman Alfonso Rivas to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training after he was released by the Chicago Cubs last week. The 26-year-old played in 101 games for the Cubs last season in his second year in the majors and hit .235/.322/.307 […]

Jets Interested In Frank Reich To Run Offense

The New York Jets have former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich on their list as they search for a new offensive coordinator this offseason, but it's unlikely to happen. The team is also interested in some other candidates that have a background in coaching the offensive line. Reich just completed a head-coach interview on […]

Colts Interview Eric Bieniemy For Head-Coach Job

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay announced on Thursday that the team interviewed Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy for their head-coaching position. It is the first known interest in Bieniemy so far this offseason after he was a popular candidate in the previous four hiring cycles. He had interviewed for 15 head-coaching positions with […]

Patriots Will Begin Search For New Offensive Coordinator

The New England Patriots announced on Thursday that they will begin interviews for a new offensive coordinator next week. Head coach Bill Belichick is returning for his 24th NFL season, but he will move away from the structure he used in 2022 in which he didn't name an official coordinator. Matt Patricia and Joe Judge […]

Patriots Working On Extension For Jerod Mayo

The New England Patriots announced on Thursday that they are working toward retaining linebackers coach Jerod Mayo. He played eight seasons for the Patriots from 2008 to 2015 and just finished his fourth season as an assistant coach with the team. Mayo has received interest from other teams for head-coaching positions, with the Carolina Panthers […]

Kyle Rudolph Misses Practice Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Kyle Rudolph (knee) did not take part in the team's first practice of the week on Thursday. Rudolph injured his knee in the Week 18 regular season finale and could be in danger of missing wild-card weekend if he's unable to return to practice in the next two days. The […]

Julio Jones Practicing In Full

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) was listed as a full participant in Thursday's practice. Jones did not play in the Week 18 regular season finale and has missed seven games in total with his knee injury in his first year in Tampa, but he appears to have made progress and should be […]

Jaylen Waddle, Teddy Bridgewater Limited Again

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle) and quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (finger, knee) were both limited in practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. The Dolphins fully expect Waddle to be active on Sunday in the wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills. However, with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) already ruled out and […]

P.J. Higgins Signs With Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed free-agent catcher P.J. Higgins to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Higgins comes to the desert after playing in 74 games for the Chicago Cubs in 2022, finishing with a .229/.310/.383 slash line with a .693 OPS, six home runs, 30 RBI and 23 […]

Mets Remain In Contact With Trey Mancini

The New York Mets remain in contact with free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Trey Mancini, according to reports. It's worth noting that manager Buck Showalter was Mancini's manager for his first two major-league seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. In addition to Mancini, the Mets are considering Andrew McCutchen for the fourth outfielder role in 2023. Other options […]

Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty Will Have Shot To Make The Roster

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and third baseman Brett Baty will both be given a realistic chance to make the Opening Day roster out of spring training. But with more opportunity in left field this year, Alvarez likely has the better chance to begin the 2023 season in the big leagues. When it looked […]

Bucs Want Soto-Like Trade For Bryan Reynolds

The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking for a "Juan Soto trade" for outfielder Bryan Reynolds, who has asked out of Pittsburgh this offseason, according to an interested team executive. Reynolds has three years left in his current contract, but he makes much less than Soto and isn't in an elite tier of players like Soto. The […]

Dodgers Officially Release Trevor Bauer

The Los Angeles Dodgers gave starting pitcher Trevor Bauer his unconditional release on Thursday. The Dodgers designated Bauer for assignment last Friday and could not find a trade partner by the deadline this Friday, so the 31-year-old right-hander will become a free agent. Bauer has been reinstated by the league following his lengthy suspension for […]

Gus Edwards Returns To Practice Thursday

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (concussion) returned to practice on Thursday and was wearing a non-contact jersey and foam protection on his helmet after suffering a concussion in the Week 18 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. It's progress for Edwards, but his status remains unclear for the wild-card game on Sunday night against the […]

Tee Higgins Returns To Practice

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (illness) returned to practice on Thursday after he was out sick on Wednesday. Higgins shouldn't be in any danger of missing Sunday's wild-card game against the Baltimore Ravens. The 23-year-old pass-catcher was injured in the first meeting against Baltimore in Week 5 and caught just one pass for seven […]

Lamar Jackson Still Out, Tyler Huntley Makes Progress

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) missed another practice on Thursday, while backup Tyler Huntley (shoulder, wrist) was seen throwing in the portion of practice open to the media. Huntley was listed as limited on Wednesday but didn't throw at all, so this represents progress for him ahead of the wild-card matchup on Sunday night […]

Panthers Request To Interview Jerod Mayo

The Carolina Panthers requested to interview New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo for their head-coaching position, according to a source. Mayo impressed during his head-coaching interviews with the Denver Broncos and Philadelphia Eagles and is generating more interest this cycle. The Cleveland Browns have shown interest in Mayo for their open defensive coordinator position […]

Isaiah McKenzie Downgraded On Thursday

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (hamstring) was not seen on the practice field on Thursday after he was limited in Wednesday's session. With McKenzie's status up in the air for Sunday's wild-card game against the Miami Dolphins, the Bills signed veteran Cole Beasley to the active roster from the practice squad. If needed, Buffalo […]

Raheem Mostert Misses Another Practice

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (thumb) was not present at practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Mostert is dealing with a significant fractured thumb, and his availability for this weekend's wild-card game against the Buffalo Bills is in serious jeopardy. Jeff Wilson Jr. is also dealing with an illness this […]

Three Teams Interested In Aroldis Chapman

Three teams are reportedly interested in signing free-agent relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman. It was initially reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers were interested in signing Chapman to a two-year deal, but that was shot down on Thursday night. The San Diego Padres have also been rumored to be interested in the left-hander. The 34-year-old really […]

Mets, Yankees Won't Pursue Trevor Bauer

The New York Mets and New York Yankees won't pursue starting pitcher Trevor Bauer, according to sources, either via trade by the Friday deadline or as a free agent. Bauer, who is still currently on the Los Angeles Dodgers roster, was reinstated his 194-game suspension. However, it's unclear if any major-league team will take a […]

Red Sox Avoid Arbitration With Josh Taylor

The Boston Red Sox and left-hander Josh Taylor avoided salary arbitration Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.025 million deal, according to a source. Ryan Brasier, Abraham Almonte, Nick Pivetta, Alex Verdugo, Rob Refsnyder, Christian Arroyo and Reese McGuire remain arbitration-eligible. The 29-year-old Taylor didn't pitch at all last season due to a back injury, […]

Cubs Sign Vinny Nittoli On Thursday

The Chicago Cubs signed veteran right-hander Vinny Nittoli to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invite to major-league spring training. He will earn $775,000 in the big leagues or $162,000 in the minors. The 32-year-old pitched in just two games for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2022 and also in the minors for the […]

Marlins Haven't Decided Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s Position

When asked if Miami Marlins infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. will get any run at shortstop in 2023, general manager Kim Ng said, "We haven't decided yet." Chisholm was the team's full-time second baseman in 2022 and earned his first All-Star nod in his third season in the majors. But after the team sent shortstop Miguel […]

Brewers Sign Thyago Vieira To Minor-League Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent right-hander Thyago Vieira to a minor-league contract on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Vieira has pitched in Japan since 2020 and was pretty successful, posting a 2.86 ERA with 150 strikeouts and 61 walks in 125 2/3 innings out of the bullpen. In three seasons in […]

Connor Seabold Designated For Assignment

The Boston Red Sox designated right-hander Connor Seabold for assignment on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for the recently signed Corey Kluber. In his second major-league season with the Red Sox in 2022, Seabold had a rough go of it, allowing 24 runs (23 earned) on 35 hits (five home runs) while […]

Sandy Leon Signs Minor-League Deal With Rangers

The Texas Rangers signed free-agent catcher Sandy Leon to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to a source. Leon played in 33 combined games in 2022 with the Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins, hitting .169/.298/.211 with no homers, four RBI and six runs scored in 86 plate […]

Jets Ready To Spend Big On Quarterback

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson told reporters on Thursday that if general manager Joe Douglas and head coach Robert Saleh tell him there is a veteran quarterback they need, Johnson will "absolutely" be ready to spend what it takes to land him. "That's the missing piece," Johnson said of a franchise quarterback. Tom Brady […]

Texans Request Permission To Interview Thomas Brown

The Houston Texans requested an interview with Los Angeles Rams assistant head coach/tight ends coach Thomas Brown for their head-coaching vacancy, according to a source. The Texans are looking for a young coach to grow with their young team after they went 3-13-1 in 2022. Houston is searching for a new head coach after firing […]

Cole Beasley Signed To Active Roster

The Buffalo Bills signed wide receiver Cole Beasley from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster on Thursday. In a corresponding move, the team released offensive lineman Justin Murray. The 33-year-old veteran slot man was brought in late this year for receiver depth and saw action in Weeks 15 and 16, catching both of […]