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Andres Munoz Throws Bullpen Session
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (ankle) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and has been throwing for a while after having surgery to fuse two bones together in his right ankle two weeks after last season. Munoz wore a cast for six weeks and then a walking boot for six weeks. The Mariners might […]
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Griffin Canning A Full-Go In Spring Training
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Griffin Canning (back) is pretty much a full-go at spring training after having mostly a normal offseason. He has already thrown a bunch of bullpen sessions and said he took up pilates and will do less lifting this year in order to keep his back healthy all season. Canning didn't pitch […]
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Jared Walsh To See Outfield Work
Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said that he expects first baseman Jared Walsh (shoulder) to work in the outfield in spring training, and there's a good chance he'll see playing time there in 2023. Walsh is fully healthy entering camp after having thoracic outlet surgery, which limited him to 118 games last season. The […]
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Adalberto Mondesi Not Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day
Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said he wouldn't bet on shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (knee) being ready for Opening Day. Mondesi is recovering from ACL surgery on his knee, and a best-case scenario would have him being ready for Opening Day as the Red Sox look to replace Xander Bogaerts and Trevor Story […]
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Randal Grichuk Undergoes Hernia Surgery
Colorado Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk (hernia) had surgery for a bilateral sports hernia a week ago. If all goes well in his rehab, he should be ready for game action in six weeks, but he's unlikely to be ready for Opening Day. The 31-year-old was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays last spring and hit […]
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Charlie Morton Throws Bullpen Tuesday
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton (elbow) threw a touch-and-feel bullpen on Tuesday with new catcher Sean Murphy. Morton exited his final start of last season after taking a comebacker off his elbow in Game 4 of the National League Division series against the Philadelphia Phillies, but it looks as though he'll be fine for […]
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Starling Marte Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day
New York Mets manager Buck Showalter said that there's nothing to suggest that outfielder Starling Marte (core) won't be ready for Opening Day. Marte had core-muscle surgery last November, but fantasy managers may not have to wait for him to make his 2023 regular season debut. Still, the Mets will probably take it easy on […]
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George Springer Feeling Good Heading Into Spring Training
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (elbow) said that he's feeling better after having surgery on his elbow last October. Springer had a bone spur removed from his right elbow, and he shouldn't have any limitations in camp or early on in the regular season. There is more injury risk with the 33-year-old, but he […]
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Buccaneers Interview Scottie Montgomery For OC Position
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have interviewed Detroit Lions assistant head coach/running backs coach Scottie Montgomery for their open offensive coordinator position. Montgomery is the ninth known candidate to meet with Tampa since they fired Byron Leftwich at the end of the season. Montgomery spent the last two years as the Indianapolis Colts' running backs coach […]
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Jets Will Be In On Derek Carr
The New York Jets will be interested in soon-to-be free-agent quarterback Derek Carr, who is moving on from the Las Vegas Raiders after nine seasons. The Jets view him as a significant upgrade over Zach Wilson, but there is some concern about Carr's ability to play under pressure as the Jets continue to rebuild their […]
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Ryan Tannehill The Favorite To Start In 2023?
The Athletic's Joe Rexrode thinks Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill is the overwhelming favorite to return as the starter in 2023. There remains a chance the Titans fall in love with a QB in the draft and trade up from No. 11 overall in the first round. For continuity of personnel with new offensive coordinator […]
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Ravens Hire Todd Monken As Offensive Coordinator
The Baltimore Ravens have decided to hire University of Georgia offensive coordinator Todd Monken as their new offensive coordinator. It's a move that the Ravens hope will upgrade their struggling passing attack and get quarterback Lamar Jackson back on trade if they stick with him. The 57-year-old Monken guided Georgia to back-to-back national championships, with […]
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Saints Could Be Interested In Baker Mayfield
The New Orleans Saints could be interested in signing Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent quarterback Baker Mayfield this offseason if they lose out on quarterback Derek Carr. The Saints staff was high on Mayfield ahead of the 2018 draft. The Saints had a two-day visit with Carr last week that went well, and the signal-caller […]
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Derek Carr Not In A Rush To Sign
Former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, who will be released by the team on Tuesday, is expected to receive significant interest on the open market, but he won't be in a rush to sign with a new team. Carr is expected to have multiple visits with interested teams, and the New Orleans Saints are […]
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Cardinals Finalizing Deal With New Head Coach Jonathan Gannon
The Arizona Cardinals are finalizing a deal on Tuesday with former Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon to become their new head coach, according to sources. With offensive coordinator Shane Steichen also becoming the Indianapolis Colts' next head coach, the Eagles will lose both their offensive and defensive coordinators. Gannon was identified as a candidate […]
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Colts Officially Hire Shane Steichen As Head Coach
The Indianapolis Colts officially hired Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen as their new head coach on Tuesday, according to the team. The Colts are looking to rebound in 2023 after going 4-12-1 last year, and they are looking for long-term stability at quarterback, which is a big reason they went with an offensive-minded head […]
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Dalvin Cook Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder), who is second in the NFL in total yards since 2019, underwent surgery on Tuesday to fix a broken shoulder that he suffered back in 2019. "Dalvin has been absolutely dominant and we cannot wait until September," said his agency. Cook made his fourth straight Pro […]
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Seth Lugo To Be Part Of Six-Man Rotation
The San Diego Padres were set to open spring training with five starters -- Yu Darvish, Joe Musgrove, Blake Snell, Nick Martinez and Seth Lugo -- but they had a desire to use a six-man rotation after it was successful in the early stages of 2022. The Padres signed right-hander Michael Wacha on Tuesday, and […]
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Cardinals Reach Extension With John Mozeliak
The St. Louis Cardinals extended the contract of president of baseball operations John Mozeliak through the 2025 season on Tuesday. The 54-year-old is the longest-tenured head of baseball operations in the National League and has helped guide the Cardinals to 15 straight winning seasons, matching the franchise record. Prior to the deal, he was entering […]
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James Paxton Healthy This Spring
Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (lat) is entering spring training this year healthy, as opposed to last year. Paxton didn't pitch at all in 2022 while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, but he also suffered a Grade 2 left lat strain in August. But with no restrictions with pitchers and catchers reporting to camp […]
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Boston To Split Up Rafael Devers, Masataka Yoshida In Lineup
Boston Red Sox skipper Alex Cora said that the team is hoping to split up third baseman Rafael Devers and new outfielder Masataka Yoshida in this year's batting lineup, so Devers isn't expected to hit second. The left-handed-hitting Yoshida is expected to serve as Boston's primary leadoff guy in 2023, which means Devers will likely […]
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Chris Sale To Throw Bullpen Wednesday
Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (wrist) will throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. Manager Alex Cora is currently undecided on whether the Red Sox will open the 2023 season with a five-man starting rotation. Sale hasn't been healthy in years, and he made only two starts for Boston in 2022 due to a stress […]
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Framber Valdez Hasn't Had Extension Talks With Astros
Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez hasn't had any contract-extension talks with the team this offseason in the lead-up to spring training. New general manager Dana Brown and the Astros front office will surely start talking extension with Valdez at some point this spring. They just signed fellow starter Cristian Javier to a five-year, $64 million […]
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Michael Wacha Agrees With Padres
Free-agent right-hander Michael Wacha agreed to an undisclosed deal with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, pending a physical, according to sources. The deal is expected to be for multiple years with an opt-out clause. The 31-year-old starting pitcher gives the Friars some much-needed rotation depth alongside Nick Martinez and Seth Lugo, who are entering […]
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Juan Soto Moving To Left Field In 2023
San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin said that outfielder Juan Soto will play left field this season. Soto has played right field throughout his career, but the Padres' outfield mix suggested he might need to move around this year. Melvin said the club would keep him in left. "His preparation is pretty epic. He would […]
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Padres Checking In On Michael Wacha
The San Diego Padres have checked in with free-agent starting pitcher Michael Wacha. The 31-year-old veteran right-hander remains available on the open market with pitchers and catchers reporting to spring camps this week. He played the 2022 season with the Boston Red Sox, going 11-2 with a 3.32 ERA (4.14 FIP), 1.11 WHIP and 20.2 […]
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Jasson Dominguez Likely To Spend Another Year In Minors
New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez was invited to big-league spring training this year, but he just turned 20 years old and likely has at least one more year in the minors before he makes his major-league debut. However, the Yankees think he has the potential to be a cornerstone player when he eventually […]
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Anthony Volpe Expected To Start At Triple-A
New York Yankees shortstop prospect Anthony Volpe will likely start the year at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after only getting 89 at-bats at Triple-A in 2022 while hitting only .236. The Yankees have high expectations for both Volpe and Oswald Peraza, who is considered the favorite to win the shortstop job over Isiah Kiner-Falefa in spring training. […]
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Raiders To Release Derek Carr Before Tuesday Deadline
The Las Vegas Raiders will be releasing quarterback Derek Carr in advance of his money becoming fully guaranteed on Tuesday. Carr informed the Raiders on Sunday that he wasn't willing to accept a trade to the New Orleans Saints or any other team due to his no-trade clause. It was a long shot that the […]
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Dylan Moore, Sam Haggerty Could Be A Bit Behind
Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said the team's top two bench players -- Dylan Moore (core) and Sam Haggerty (groin) -- may be a bit behind schedule in spring training when position players report on Feb. 20. Moore had core-muscle surgery in early December and had "a bit of a setback" in his rehab. […]
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