Ian Kennedy Agrees With Rangers

Free-agent right-hander Ian Kennedy announced in his official Instagram page on Friday that he has agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Texas Rangers. Kennedy hit the open market this offseason when the Arizona Diamondbacks declined his $4 million option for the 2023 season. The 38-year-old reliever struggled in the desert last year with a […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Takes Swings Thursday

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder, wrist) took swings in the batting cages on Thursday. Tatis was cleared to resume baseball activities on Jan. 6 and is expected to be ready for the start of spring training after missing all of the 2022 season due to a fractured wrist and a suspension for […]

Hayden Hurst Says He'll Play Against Chiefs

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst (calf) said that he will play in the AFC Championship contest against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Hurst was added to the injury report on Thursday and was officially limited in practice after being a full-go on Wednesday. It's an injury that slowed the 29-year-old down at the […]

Christian McCaffrey Says He's Playing Sunday

When asked about the chances that San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) doesn't play in the NFC Championship game on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, he said "zero." McCaffrey has been held out of both practices so far this week after picking up a bruised right calf in last week's playoff win over […]

Don Martindale Gets Second Interview With Colts

The Indianapolis Colts are scheduling a second interview this weekend with New York Giants defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale for their head-coaching vacancy, according to league sources. The 59-year-old was a candidate for the Giants' head-coaching position in 2020 but lost out to Joe Judge. In his first year in New York in 2022, Martindale's […]

Cowboys Could Draft Quarterback In 2023

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is signed through 2024 and is set to make $31 million fully guaranteed in 2023. He will count $49.13 million against the salary cap. Only Browns QB Deshaun Watson ($54.9 million) will have a larger cap figure. In order to create more cap room next season, the team could give […]

Rams Hire Mike LaFleur As Offensive Coordinator

The Los Angeles Rams hired former New York Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as their new offensive coordinator on Friday, according to sources. LaFleur was the favorite for the position all along on head coach Sean McVay's coaching staff after he parted ways with the Jets following the 2022 season. He will be replacing Liam […]

Vikings Interview Brian Flores For Defensive Coordinator

The Minnesota Vikings interviewed Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant/linebackers coach Brian Flores for their defensive coordinator opening on Thursday. Flores is still in the running for the head-coaching position with the Arizona Cardinals, but if he doesn't get that job, the Vikings could hire him to run their defense in 2023. Minnesota is looking to […]

Chargers Interview Luke Steckel For OC Job

The Los Angeles Chargers interviewed Tennessee Titans tight ends coach Luke Steckel for their offensive coordinator position on Thursday. The Chargers are also expected to interview Greg Olson and Zac Robinson for the position after firing Joe Lombardi following their early playoff exit. Steckel is the son of long-time NFL assistant Les Steckel, and he […]

Eric Bieniemy Drawing Coordinator Interest

Highly respected Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy remains very much in the running to be the Indianapolis Colts' next head coach, according to league sources, but the Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens want to discuss openings for their offensive coordinator position. Bieniemy has been the Chiefs' offensive coordinator the last five years, and […]

Dan Quinn Staying In Dallas

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn informed interested teams that he is staying in Dallas for the 2023 season, according to sources. Quinn was a top head-coaching candidate for the Arizona Cardinals and had also interviewed for the head-coach openings with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos, but his heart is in Dallas, where he […]

Ejiro Evero, Mike Kafka Finalists For Texans Head Coach

The Houston Texans announced on Wednesday that they completed second interviews with Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for their head-coaching position. Evero has interviewed for all five head-coaching openings this offseason after leading the Broncos defense to a strong showing in 2022 in his first year […]

DeMeco Ryans A Top Candidate For Broncos Head Coach

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans has emerged as a top candidate to become the Denver Broncos' next head coach. However, according to a source, former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton and former Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Caldwell remain in the mix. If the Broncos want to interview […]

Deebo Samuel Given Another Limited Tag

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (ankle) was listed as limited in Thursday's practice for the second straight day this week. Samuel missed three games towards the end of the regular season with ankle and knee injuries, so this is something to keep an eye on, but it would be a surprise if Samuel […]

Mecole Hardman Limited Again Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (pelvis) was listed as a limited practice participant for the second straight day on Thursday. Hardman has been out since Week 9, but he has a chance to return this weekend in the AFC Championship against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Getting the 24-year-old back for the big […]

Patrick Mahomes Practices In Full Again

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) took part in a full practice on Thursday for the second straight day. Even after suffering a high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, Mahomes hasn't missed any practice time and is fully expected to play Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals in […]

Sal Frelick, Others Invited To Camp

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Thursday that outfielder Sal Frelick, catcher Brian Navarreto, outfielder Joey Wiemer and left-hander Robert Gasser have received non-roster invites to major-league spring training. Frelick (No. 2), Wiemer (No. 3) and Gasser (No. 10) are among the team's top prospects, per MLB Pipeline. Frelick, 22, hit an impressive .331/.403/.480 with 11 […]

Colson Montgomery Among Camp Invites

Chicago White Sox infielder Colson Montgomery was among 26 players invited to major-league spring training in Glendale, Ariz. Montgomery was a first-round selection out of high school by Chicago in the 2021 draft, and he spent last season with Single-A Kannapolis, High-A Winston-Salem and Double-A Birmingham. Montgomery finished the year with a .274/.381/.429 slash line […]

Orioles Designate Darwinzon Hernandez For Assignment

The Baltimore Orioles designated left-hander Darwinzon Hernandez for assignment on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for left-hander Cole Irvin, who was acquired in a trade with the Oakland Athletics. Baltimore landed Hernandez in a trade with the Boston Red Sox earlier this offseason, but the 26-year-old southpaw could be on the move […]

Astros Hire Dana Brown As New General Manager

The Houston Astros announced on Thursday that they have hired Atlanta Braves scouting executive Dana Brown as their new general manager. Despite winning the World Series last year, the Astros let go of previous GM James Click. The 55-year-old Brown was the vice president of scouting for the Braves over the last four years and […]

Brewers Sign Robert Stock To Minor-League Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent right-hander Robert Stock to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Stock pitched in South Korea in 2022 after previously appearing in the big leagues for the San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and New York Mets from 2018 to 2021. The […]

A's Acquire Darell Hernaiz In Trade With Orioles

The Oakland Athletics acquired infield prospect Darell Hernaiz from the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday in exchange for left-hander Cole Irvin and minor-league right-hander Kyle Virbitsky, according to sources. Hernaiz, who is only 21 years old, spent the 2022 season with Single-A Delmarva, High-A Aberdeen and Double-A Bowie, slashing a combined .273/.341/.438 with a .779 OPS, […]

Orioles Acquire Cole Irvin From A's

The Baltimore Orioles acquired left-hander Cole Irvin and minor-league right-hander Kyle Virbitsky from the Oakland Athletics on Thursday in exchange for infield prospect Darell Hernaiz, according to sources. Irvin, a 28-year-old southpaw, had a career-best 3.98 ERA (4.21 FIP), 1.16 WHIP and 17.3 percent strikeout rate in 30 starts covering 181 innings in his second […]

Adam Duvall "Full-Go" For Spring Training

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall (wrist) said he is "full-go" entering spring training after suffering a wrist injury last year. The Red Sox just signed Duvall to a one-year, $7 million deal. The 34-year-old had a career-high 38 home runs and league-leading 113 RBI for the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves in 2021, but […]

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 […]