Kole Calhoun Signs Minor-League Deal With Mariners

Free-agent outfielder Kole Calhoun signed a minor-league deal with the Seattle Mariners on Thursday, pending a physical. Calhoun has already reported to big-league spring training with the team and will try to impress the coaching staff during Cactus League games. The 35-year-old veteran left-handed hitter spent the 2022 season with the Texas Rangers and slashed […]

CJ Abrams Gains Some Weight

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams' offseason work included speed work and swing and pitch recognition. He also gained six to seven pounds and now weighs 190 pounds heading into the 2023 season. Abrams said the added weight will help him with power while playing through his first full big-league season. The 22-year-old was acquired by […]

Mark Canha Over Gastritis Issues

New York Mets outfielder Mark Canha (stomach) was dealing with gastritis last year and was unable to keep weight on. "I was lighter last year at the beginning because I had trouble eating and feeling good," Canha said. His gastritis has subsided, though, and he's back to feeling healthy again. Canha's goal is to hit […]

Luis Severino Slims Down

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino made changes to his diet in the offseason and dropped 15 pounds during the winter as he enters the final year of his contract in 2023. Severino made only three starts from 2019-21 due to various injuries, including Tommy John surgery, but he had a nice 3.18 ERA […]

Starling Marte To Take Live BP On Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (groin) is scheduled to take live batting practice on the field in spring training on Thursday. It's a good sign that Marte is progressing on pace. According to sources, the Mets already know what Marte's spring schedule is going to be and when he'll get into his first game. […]

Bryce Harper Cleared For "Dry Swinging"

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) has been cleared for "dry swinging"" and is due to arrive in Phillies camp on or around March 8-9, according to president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. Harper continues to recover from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. Even though he'll rejoin the team at spring training soon, […]

Browns Interview Leon Washington For Special Teams Coordinator

The Cleveland Browns interviewed New York Jets special teams assistant coach Leon Washington for their vacant special teams coordinator position on Wednesday, according to a source. Indianapolis Colts special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone is also a top candidate for the Browns position. Cleveland is looking to replace Mike Priefer, who held the position since 2019 […]

Tim Anderson Feels "Back To Normal"

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (groin) was hitting .356/.393/.503 at the end of May last year while swinging and missing less than ever despite remaining aggressive at the plate. But a groin injury interrupted his hot streak, and he was never able to get back on track. He was unable to re-establish his same […]

Rays Signing Ben Gamel To Minor-League Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing a deal to sign free-agent outfielder Ben Gamel to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invite to major-league spring training, pending a physical. The left-handed hitter has played parts of seven seasons in the majors and was with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2022. He'll bring the Rays' […]

Tanner Houck Open To Extension With Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox have discussed a long-term extension with right-hander Tanner Houck after locking in Garrett Whitlock to a four-year, $18.75 million deal 11 months ago. The talks with Houck didn't get very far last year, though, and haven't resulted in a deal or offer from Boston. He'll turn 27 in June and is […]

Titans Release Zach Cunningham Wednesday

The Tennessee Titans released veteran linebacker Zach Cunningham (elbow) on Wednesday, according to a source. The Titans officially cut him with a failed-physical designation. It comes after Cunningham landed on Injured Reserve twice in 2022, ultimately ending the year on the sidelines with an elbow injury. The 28-year-old only suited up in six games in […]

Ethan Small To Serve As Long Reliever

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that left-hander Ethan Small will work as a long reliever in spring training, with his status as a lefty working in his favor. Small made two starts in his MLB debut in 2022 and allowed five earned runs on eight hits while walking eight and striking out seven in […]

Spencer Strider Looks Good In Live BP

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider retired all three batters he faced, including striking out Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuna Jr., in a live batting practice session on Wednesday. It was Strider's first action of spring training. The 24-year-old right-hander was excellent for the Braves in his rookie season in 2022, going 11-5 with a […]

Nick Nelson To Start Grapefruit League Opener

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that right-hander Nick Nelson will start the team's Grapefruit League opener at home against the New York Yankees on Saturday. In his first season with the Phillies in 2022, Nelson went 3-2 with a 4.85 ERA (3.04 FIP), 1.48 WHIP, one save and 22.6 percent strikeout rate in a […]

Jacob deGrom To Throw First Bullpen On Thursday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session of spring training on Thursday, according to manager Bruce Bochy. deGrom reported left side tightness after a throwing session early last week, and the Rangers held him back as a precaution early in camp given his long list of injuries […]

Hunter Brown Has Chance To Open Year In Rotation

With Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (elbow) expected to open the season on the injured list, right-hander Hunter Brown figures to slot into the fifth rotation spot and play a prominent role early on. The 24-year-old made his major-league debut last year and had a 0.89 ERA (1.98 FIP), 1.08 WHIP and 22 […]

Frankie Montas Undergoes Shoulder Surgery Wednesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Frankie Montas (shoulder) underwent surgery to clean up his right labrum on Wednesday. The good news is that doctors didn't have to touch his rotator cuff, so Montas is expected to begin a throwing program in 12 weeks. The 29-year-old right-hander and the Yankees are hoping that he will be […]

Noah Song Reporting To Phillies Camp

The Philadelphia Phillies reported on Wednesday that right-hander Noah Song was discharged from the Navy, and he's expected to report to spring training on Thursday. Song has been in the Navy the last two years and hasn't pitched in the minor leagues since 2019, so he has plenty of developing to do on the farm […]

Nick Pivetta Expected To Skip World Baseball Classic

Boston Red Sox right-hander Nick Pivetta (illness) is expected to have to drop out of the 2023 World Baseball Classic due to an illness that has set him back a few days. Pivetta was looking like a potential ace for Team Canada. The 30-year-old dealt with COVID-19 last week and has been slow to bounce […]

Buccaneers Consider Kyle Trask An Efficient "Point Guard"

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales said he views quarterback Kyle Trask as a very efficient "point guard." Trask did a good job at the University of Florida distributing the football to future NFL weapons in tight end Kyle Pitts, wide receiver Kadarius Toney and running back Dameon Pierce. It sounds as though […]

Titans Officially Release Randy Bullock

The Tennessee Titans officially released kicker Randy Bullock on Wednesday. The Titans began the day around $25 million over the 2023 salary cap, but after releasing Bullock, wide receiver Robert Woods and left tackle Taylor Lewan, they are now $4.25 million under this year's salary cap. In his second year with the Titans in 2022, […]

Vikings, Dalvin Tomlinson Buy More Time To Negotiate

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson's deal was set to void in recent days, which would have pushed $7.5 million of dead money onto the team's 2023 salary cap. Instead, both sides agreed to move the void date to March 15, which buys them more time to reach a long-term contract extension to avoid all […]

Taylor Lewan Released By Titans

Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (knee) announced on his official Twitter account on Wednesday that he has been released. The three-time Pro Bowler's time in Tennessee comes to an end after spending nine years with the organization. He was drafted 11th overall by the Titans in 2014 out of the University of Michigan. The […]

Titans Release Robert Woods

The Tennessee Titans released wide receiver Robert Woods on Wednesday, according to sources. Moving on from Woods will save the Titans around $12 million in salary cap space in 2023. The 30-year-old veteran came over from the Los Angeles Rams last season and disappointed with only 53 receptions on 91 targets for 527 yards and […]

Chargers Interview DeMarcus Covington, Doug Belk

The Los Angeles Chargers have interviewed New England Patriots defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington and University of Houston defensive coordinator Doug Belk for their vacant defensive coordinator position, according to sources. Covington also interviewed for the same position with the Arizona Cardinals. The Chargers are looking for a new D coordinator after Renaldo Hill left […]

Evan Engram Wants To Stay In Jacksonville

Jacksonville Jaguars impending free-agent tight end Evan Engram has interest in returning to the team next year after having a big year in 2022 while playing on a one-year deal worth $9 million. "So, hopefully, something gets done. I think it's mutual. We haven't had too many conversations yet [with Jacksonville]. But the interest is […]

Jets Think Highly Of Derek Carr

Free-agent quarterback Derek Carr visited with the New York Jets this past weekend, and apparently the Jets treated him like he was the savior of the franchise while giving him extremely high praise. The visit went well, and the Jets predicted that Carr could be a future Hall of Famer if he were to sign […]

Alec Ingold Expects Tua Tagovailoa To Be Healthy In 2023

Miami Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold said on ESPN's Adam Schefter's podcast that he expects quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) to be back healthy in 2023. Ingold also said that Tagovailoa will be taking Judo classes in the offseason in order to learn how to fall better to prevent injuries like the ones that led to two […]

Brock Purdy's Surgery To Be Delayed

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) visited Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday, and the doctor recommended postponing surgery because of ongoing inflammation in Purdy's elbow, according to sources. They will reconvene in March, and all signs point to a UCL repair that would have Purdy ready for the 2023 season. The 23-year-old was initially […]

Michael Taylor Wants To Run In 2023

Minnesota Twins outfielder Michael Taylor wants to contribute to the team being more aggressive on the base paths in 2023. From 2015 to 2019, Taylor stole 77 bases in 96 attempts while with the Washington Nationals. However, the soon-to-be 32-year-old has only swiped 18 of his 27 tries in the last three seasons, but he's […]