Shintaro Fujinami Impresses At A's Camp

Oakland Athletics right-hander Shintaro Fujinami was impressive in his first side session at spring training on Thursday. The 28-year-old Japanese sensation drew rave reviews and threw all six of his pitches -- four-seam fastball, two-seam fastball, cutter, slider, splitter and curveball -- during a bullpen session of around 40 pitches. "The big splitter was nasty," […]

Diamondbacks Closing Situation Will Be Fluid This Year

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said the team's closing situation this year will be "fluid in that area." "What I've done for the past six years is, I've always had a closer. That's just how my mind works. But I've got to evolve a little bit in that area. So if I feel the need […]

Jacob deGrom To Be Evaluated Friday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) will be evaluated on Friday. If that goes well, manager Bruce Bochy said that deGrom could throw again as early as Saturday. The Rangers pushed deGrom's throwing session back on Wednesday after he reported tightness in his left side during a bullpen session earlier this week. The Rangers […]

Ryan Helsley Loses Arbitration Case Against Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley lost his salary arbitration case on Thursday, according to a source. He will make $2.15 million in 2023 instead of the $3 million that he filed for. Helsley will still be St. Louis' primary closer in 2023 after the All-Star had a career-best 1.25 ERA (2.34 FIP), 0.74 WHIP, […]

Eagles New OC Expected To Call Plays

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said he will continue the practice of having his offensive coordinator call the plays in games. Former offensive coordinator Shane Steichen left the organization to become the Indianapolis Colts' new head coach earlier this week, so Philly is looking to replace him after losing Super Bowl LVII to the […]

Cardinals Request To Interview Joel Thomas For OC Position

The Arizona Cardinals have requested to interview New Orleans Saints running backs coach Joel Thomas for their offensive coordinator position, according to a source. In addition to Thomas, Arizona has also requested to interview Cleveland Browns quarterbacks coach Drew Petzing and Washington Commanders wide receivers coach Drew Terrell. New head coach Jonathan Gannon, previously the […]

Cardinals Request To Interview Drew Terrell

The Arizona Cardinals have requested to interview Washington Commanders wide receivers coach Drew Terrell for their vacant offensive coordinator position, according to a source. Terrell is just 31 years old and is highly regarded in NFL coaching circles. He has been on head coach Ron Rivera's staff since 2018 with the Carolina Panthers. Terrell is […]

Cardinals Request To Interview Drew Petzing For OC Job

The Arizona Cardinals have requested to interview Cleveland Browns quarterbacks coach Drew Petzing for their offensive coordinator position under new head coach Jonathan Gannon, according to a source. Petzing is considered a strong candidate for the job. He was Cleveland's tight ends coach in 2020 and 2021 before coaching QBs last season with the Browns. […]

Giants Re-Sign Isaiah Hodgins

The New York Giants re-signed impending exclusive-rights free-agent wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. Hodgins was a great story for the Giants in 2022 after he was claimed off waivers from the Buffalo Bills in the middle of the season. The 24-year-old became a big part of New York's passing game […]

Alvin Kamara Indicted On Thursday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was indicted on Thursday by a Clark County grand jury for an alleged beating at a Las Vegas night club early in 2022. Kamara was officially indicted on criminal charges of conspiracy to commit battery and battery resulting in substantial bodily harm. A judge set a court date […]

Michael Kopech On Track To Be Ready

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) doesn't seem to have any issues after undergoing right knee surgery late last season. "He's on pace. He's in a good spot," manager Pedro Grifol said. Kopech has already thrown a couple of bullpen sessions in spring training and has been looking good. The 26-year-old also dealt […]

Rays Move Andrew Kittredge To 60-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays moved relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (elbow) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday and added right-hander Trevor Kelley to the 40-man roster in a corresponding move. Kelley was already with the team on a minor-league deal. Kittredge had Tommy John surgery last June and is expected to miss at least the […]

Cole Hamels Agrees With Padres On Minor-League Deal

Free-agent left-hander Cole Hamels and the San Diego Padres agreed to a minor-league deal on Thursday, according to a source familiar with the deal. Hamels is likely to receive an invitation to major-league spring training and can make as much as $2 million if he's in the majors in 2023. The San Diego native is […]

Luis Rengifo Wins Arbitration Case Thursday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo won his salary arbitration case against the team on Thursday, according to a source. Rengifo will earn $2.3 million in 2023 instead of the $2 million that the Angels filed for. The Angels failed to upgrade at the shortstop position in the offseason, so Rengifo is expected to enter […]

Diamondbacks Win Arbitration Case Over Josh Rojas

The Arizona Diamondbacks won their salary arbitration case against infielder Josh Rojas on Thursday, according to a source. Rojas will earn $2.575 million in 2023 instead of the $2.9 million that he filed for. In his fourth MLB season with the D-backs in 2022, Rojas hit .269/.349/.391 with a .739 OPS, nine home runs, 56 […]

Harold Ramirez Wins Arbitration Case

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Harold Ramirez won his salary arbitration case over the team on Thursday, according to a source. He will make $2.2 million in 2023 instead of the $1.9 million that the Rays filed for. Ramirez is an outfield regular for the Rays heading into the 2023 season after he slashed an impressive […]

Aaron Ashby Expected To Miss A Couple Months

The Milwaukee Brewers expect left-hander Aaron Ashby (shoulder) to miss "a couple months" with shoulder inflammation, according to manager Craig Counsell. Ashby was going to be behind the other pitchers in Brewers camp due to a left shoulder issue, and now he's going to miss the first couple months of the 2023 season. It obviously […]

Matt Moore Officially Agrees With Angels

Free-agent left-hander Matt Moore officially agreed to a one-year, $7.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. Moore could immediately become an option for saves for the Angels, alongside Carlos Estevez, Jimmy Herget and Ryan Tepera. A starter for the majority of his career, the 33-year-old veteran southpaw pitched exclusively in relief for […]

Michael Brantley Remains Day-To-Day

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said that outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) remains day-to-day with spring training beginning this week. "It's still day-to-day. He's hitting, fielding ground balls, moving well, not feeling much pain. He's on course. I think it's going to go down to the wire, but I think it's going to be close." […]

Mookie Betts Gains Eight Pounds

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts gained eight pounds in the offseason to add some strength. It came at the recommendation of Driveline, where he went this winter "because my employer told me to." Betts made his sixth All-Star team in 2022 and also clubbed a career-high 35 home runs while slashing .269/.340/.533 with an […]

Kenta Maeda Throws Bullpen Thursday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (elbow) said he threw around 40 pitches in his first bullpen session of spring training on Thursday, and he topped out around 89 mph. "In comparison to what I was throwing in September last year, it feels much better right now," Maeda said. "I can tell you that much." […]

Oneil Cruz Shooting For 30-30 Or 40-40 Season

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz said his goals in 2023 include having a 30-30 or 40-40 season. "The one that is going to be under my control is to play hard and put on a good show for the people in Pittsburgh who go to see me play," Cruz said. The 24-year-old Dominican hit .233/.294/.450 […]

Corbin Burnes Not Happy After Arbitration Case

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes said he wishes the Brewers would have handled his salary arbitration hearing on Wednesday with a little more respect. "There's no denying that the relationship is definitely hurt," Burnes said. Milwaukee will pay Burnes $10.01 million in 2023 instead of the $10.75 million salary he requested. It's business, and […]

Alec Bohm Gains 5-10 Pounds Of Muscle

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm said that he gained five to 10 pounds of muscle during the offseason. Bohm had his best season in his third MLB campaign in 2022 on the way to helping the Phillies to a World Series appearance. He slashed .280/.315/.398 with a .713 OPS and career-highs in home runs […]

Shohei Ohtani To Start On Opening Day

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Thursday that starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani will get the Opening Day nod on March 30 on the road against the Oakland Athletics. It's a no-brainer and shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. The 28-year-old should also get the Angels' home opener on April 7 in a much tougher […]

Chiefs Sign La'Mical Perine To Futures Deal

The Kansas City Chiefs signed running back La'Mical Perine to a Reserve/Futures Deal on Wednesday. The team also signed Kendall Blanton, Dicaprio Bootle, Matt Bushman, Mike Caliendo, Cole Christiansen, Jerrion Early, Chris Oladokun, Cornell Powell, Austin Reiter, Danny Shelton and Ihmir Smith-Marsette. The 25-year-old Perine didn't sign to Kansas City's practice squad until last month, […]

Broncos Interview Kris Richard For DC Position

The Denver Broncos have interviewed former New Orleans Saints co-defensive coordinator Kris Richard for their vacant defensive coordinator position, according to a source. The Broncos are also expected to interview Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator and former Denver head coach Vance Joseph, but former New York Jets and Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan is considered […]

Eagles Have Interest In Vance Joseph At Defensive Coordinator

The Philadelphia Eagles have interest in interviewing Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for their defensive coordinator position and are expected to request an interview, according to a source. Joseph has also been requested for an interview with the Denver Broncos for the same role. Jonathan Gannon is Arizona's new head coach, and he could […]

Broncos Request Permission To Interview Vance Joseph

The Denver Broncos have requested permission to interview Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for their open defensive coordinator position, according to a source. Joseph was the Broncos' head coach from 2017-18. He's currently under contract with the Cardinals, but he could become available with new Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon expected to run the […]

Colts Request To Interview Jim Bob Cooter For OC Job

The Indianapolis Colts have requested permission to interview Jacksonville Jaguars passing-game coordinator Jim Bob Cooter for their offensive coordinator job under new head coach Shane Steichen, according to a source. The 38-year-old served as an offensive consultant for the Eagles in the past, giving him a connection with Steichen. The Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay […]