Luis Torrens Signs Minor-League Deal With Cubs

Free-agent catcher Luis Torrens signed a minor-league deal with the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday that includes an invite to major-league spring training. Torrens spent the 2022 season with the Seattle Mariners and hit .225/.283/.298 with a .581 OPS, three home runs, 15 RBI and 13 runs scored in 166 plate appearances and 55 games. The […]

Rays Sign Jaime Schultz, Gavin Collins

The Tampa Bay Rays signed right-hander Jaime Schultz and catcher Gavin Collins to minor-league deals on Wednesday that include invitations to major-league spring training. Schultz didn't pitch at all last year while dealing with an oblique injury, but the former Rays prospect will return to Tampa as pitching depth in 2023. In 26 major-league outings […]

Michael King Expects To Be Ready For Opening Day

New York Yankees relief pitcher Michael King (elbow) said that he expects to be ready for Opening Day after missing the final two-plus months of last season with a fractured right elbow. If healthy in 2023, King will likely be used as a multi-inning stopper in the Yankees' bullpen in the later innings in front […]

Giancarlo Stanton Feeling Great

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) played in only 110 games last year and hit .211 while dealing with left Achilles tendinitis. However, he told the Yankees that he's feeling great this offseason, according to a source. If he can stay healthy, there's a chance he could work himself into semi-regular appearances in […]

Orioles Avoid Arbitration With Austin Voth

The Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Austin Voth avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by agreeing to a one-year deal for the 2023 season. The deal also includes a team option for 2024. Financial terms weren't disclosed. Voth spent 2022 with both the Orioles and Washington Nationals, posting a 4.34 ERA (4.13 FIP), 1.39 WHIP and 20.4 […]

Starling Marte's Status TBD For Spring Training

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte's (core) status for spring training is up in the air following core-muscle surgery last November. "It has not yet been determined which of those tracks Marte is gonna be on, but it should be determined early next month," SNY's Andy Martino said. "It's likely that Marte is gonna spend […]

George Valera Recovering From Hand Surgery

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect George Valera (hand) is recovering from surgery on his right hand due to a broken hamate bone. The team's top position-player prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, had a similar surgery in 2018. He has been taking dry swings but is expected to be a bit behind the rest of the team's […]

Colts To Interview Raheem Morris Again

Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris will have his second interview for the Indianapolis Colts' head-coaching position at the end of this week, according to a source. Morris has also interviewed for the Denver Broncos' head-coaching position. He went 17-31 in three seasons as the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and 4-7 […]

Sean Payton Doesn't Have Second Interview Lined Up

Former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton was a favorite to land one of the five openings at head coach this offseason, but it doesn't seem a like second interview is coming for him at this point. However, he's scheduled to interview with the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday. Payton has already interviewed with the […]

Seahawks Expect To Re-Sign Geno Smith

When asked if the Seattle Seahawks are expected to re-sign impending free-agent quarterback Geno Smith this offseason, general manager John Schneider said, "Yeah, we do." Smith had a Pro Bowl-caliber season in 2022 and led Seattle to the playoffs in the first year after the team traded Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. In addition […]

Jonah Williams, Alex Cappa Miss Practice Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Jonah Williams (knee) and Alex Cappa (ankle) did not take part in the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday. Williams is dealing with a dislocated kneecap and didn't play in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills. Meanwhile, Cappa suffered an ankle injury in the regular season […]

A.J. Brown Removed From Injury Report

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (hip) was removed from the team's injury report on Wednesday after tweaking his left hip in the blowout win over the division-rival New York Giants in the Divisional Round. The Eagles didn't need Brown much in their 38-7 victory, and he disappointed his fantasy managers with only three receptions […]

Mecole Hardman Has A Chance To Play Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (abdomen) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, and head coach Andy Reid said Hardman "feels better than he did the last couple of weeks." If Hardman is able to return for the first time since getting hurt in Week 9, it will be the first time the […]

Patrick Mahomes Feeling Good

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) put in a full practice on Wednesday and was seen jogging on the field without a limp after suffering a right high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round win over the Jacksonville Jaguars last Saturday. "It's feeling good so far," Mahomes said. ""I felt better than I thought I […]

Jets Hire Nathaniel Hackett As Offensive Coordinator

The New York Jets hired former Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett as their offensive coordinator on Thursday, according to sources. Hackett previously called plays for the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars, where he worked with current Jets head coach Robert Saleh. He was widely revered during his time as the Green Bay Packers offensive […]

Gleyber Torres Could Find Himself On The Bench More

Last season, when New York Yankees infielders DJ LeMahieu and Gleyber Torres were both healthy on Opening Day, LeMahieu started at second base and Torres was on the bench. The next game, LeMahieu started at third base, which forced Josh Donaldson to the bench and Torres to second. LeMahieu is expected to resume seeing everyday […]

Oswald Peraza Could Be The Favorite To Start At Short

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, manager Aaron Boone and owner Hal Steinbrenner have said to expect a spring training shortstop competition between incumbent Isiah Kiner-Falefa and top prospects Oswald Peraza and Anthony Volpe, but the feeling around the organization is that Peraza might enter camp in the lead. He's ranked No. 62 on […]

DJ LeMahieu Feeling Much Better

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) is feeling significantly better in the offseason, according to a person with knowledge of the team's personnel decisions. The 34-year-old has worked out at the team's facility in Tampa this offseason and hasn't had any setbacks. He decided against offseason surgery after consulting with several doctors. Before his […]

Lucas Sims, Justin Dunn Should Be Ready For Camp

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims (back) and starting pitcher Justin Dunn (shoulder), who both missed time with injuries in 2022, have been throwing and should be ready for spring training. Meanwhile, reliever Tejay Antone's (forearm) throwing program has been slowed this offseason by a forearm issue, but it's unrelated to his elbow issue that […]

Diamondbacks Sign Jeurys Familia To Minor-League Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed veteran reliever and closer Jeurys Familia to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invite to major-league spring training. The 33-year-old right-hander was with the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies last year and struggled to the tune of a 6.09 ERA (4.94 FIP), 1.80 WHIP, 41 strikeouts and 22 […]

Paul Sewald, Andres Munoz May Get Late Start This Spring

Seattle Mariners relief pitchers Paul Sewald (elbow, heel) and Andres Munoz (foot), who both had surgeries this offseason, might not see much action early in spring training. However, relievers don't usually need much work in the spring to get ready, and they should both be fine for Opening Day. Both pitchers are a big part […]

Ken Giles To Throw For Interested Teams

Free-agent relief pitcher Ken Giles (elbow) will be throwing for interested teams two weeks from Wednesday on Feb. 8 at Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz. Giles is reportedly "100 percent healthy" after two years removed from having Tommy John surgery. The 32-year-old former closer has eight years of major-league experience with four different teams […]

Rays Sign Jeffrey Springs To Four-Year Extension

The Tampa Bay Rays signed left-hander Jeffrey Springs to a four-year, $31 million contract extension on Wednesday. If the Rays pick up his 2027 option, Springs can make up to as much as $65.75 million while also earning his performance bonuses. The 30-year-old southpaw had a career-best 2.46 ERA (3.04 FIP), 1.07 WHIP and 26.2 […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Not Expected To Be Active This Weekend

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had X-rays on Wednesday and isn't expected to be active this weekend for the NFC Championship game on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. It's not really a surprise given the fact that it has only been eight weeks since he broke his foot […]

Deebo Samuel Sits Out Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (ankle) didn't take part in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Samuel missed Weeks 15 through 17 with ankle and knee sprains, so the Niners are likely just resting him before the NFC Championship contest on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 27-year-old disappointing in the […]

Christian McCaffrey, Elijah Mitchell Miss Practice

San Francisco 49ers running backs Christian McCaffrey (calf) and Elijah Mitchell (groin) both missed practice on Wednesday. Both McCaffrey and Mitchell picked up minor injuries in the Divisional Round win over the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday, but they are considered day-to-day and are expected to play in this Sunday's NFC Championship versus the Philadelphia Eagles. […]

Patrick Mahomes Will Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told reporters that quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) will practice on Wednesday. "He did the walkthrough this morning and he'll practice this afternoon," Reid said. Mahomes suffered a dreaded high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round win over the Jacksonville Jaguars but returned in the second half and hobbled his […]

A.J. Brown Expected To Practice Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (hip) is expected to practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Nick Sirianni. Brown injured his left hip in the Divisional Round win over the New York Giants, but he downplayed the injury after the game and should be fine to suit up this Sunday in the NFC Championship […]

Dolphins To Interview Three Coaches For Defensive Coordinator

The Miami Dolphins are expected to interview Seattle Seahawks associate head coach and defensive assistant Sean Desai, former Denver Broncos head coach and long-time defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and New Orleans Saints co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Kris Richard for their open defensive coordinator position, according to a source. Desai and Fangio are interviewing […]

Frank Reich Emerging As Strong Candidate For Panthers

Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich has emerged as a strong candidate for the head-coaching position with the Carolina Panthers and will receive a second interview on Wednesday. Interim coach Steve Wilks also had his second interview with the team on Tuesday, and Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore will be given a second […]