Astros, Kyle Tucker Have Discussed Extension

Houston Astros new general manager Dana Brown said the team has begun contract extension talks with outfielder Kyle Tucker and his representatives. The Astros also have a potential arbitration hearing with Tucker this month, but an extension would likely wipe out his arbitration-eligible years. The 26-year-old left-handed slugger made the All-Star team for the first […]

Marlins, Jon Berti Avoid Arbitration

The Miami Marlins and infielder Jon Berti avoided salary arbitration on Monday night by agreeing to a one-year deal worth $2.125 million with a team option for 2024 that is worth $3.5 million. Berti led the majors in stolen bases last year with 41 while hitting .240/.324/.338 with a .662 OPS, four home runs, 28 […]

DJ LeMahieu Looks Back To Old Self

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) has been hitting, running and working on defense as an offseason regular at the team's player development complex, and his bat speed and swing appear to be back to pre-injury levels, according to hitting coach Dillon Lawson. "Last year with the injury, he couldn't load the way he […]

Josh Donaldson Projected To Start At 3B For Yankees

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that third baseman Josh Donaldson projects to be the team's starter at third base in 2023 despite hitting .222 with 15 home runs in 2022 in his first year in the Bronx. Donaldson has one year and at least $27 million left on his deal, but the […]

Yankees Impressed With Oswald Peraza

New York Yankees shortstop Oswald Peraza made his MLB debut last September, and his transition to the big stage in the Bronx appeared seamless after he hit .306 in his first 49 major-league at-bats. The 22-year-old continues to impress this offseason, too. "He has the exit (velocities)," hitting coach Dillon Lawson said. "He has the […]

Anthony Volpe On A Mission

New York Yankees infield prospect Anthony Volpe, who received a non-roster invite to major-league spring training, has worked hard this offseason to make sure he's in midseason form when camp begins. The 21-year-old will compete for the Opening Day shortstop job, and he went to the team's player development complex in late November to get […]

Ian Thomas Could Be On The Chopping Block

Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas could become a salary cap casualty this offseason. He's good at blocking, but he's not the receiver this team needs and he has a $6.7 million cap hit in 2023. Cutting him with a post-June 1 designation would free up $3.1 million. The Panthers could then use those savings […]

Panthers Not Expected To Chase Veteran QB

The Carolina Panthers currently have quarterbacks Matt Corral, a third-rounder from last year, and Jacob Eason, a fourth-rounder in 2020. ESPN's David Newton thinks it's doubtful that the Panthers will make a run at a high-priced veteran QB such as Derek Carr with the team ranked in the bottom half of the league in salary […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kadarius Toney Looking Good

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) and Kadarius Toney (ankle, hamstring) "looked good" during a light practice on Tuesday. The Chiefs will test both receivers when more intensive workouts start on Wednesday. Toney said on Monday night that he will play in the Super Bowl on Sunday […]

Broncos To Interview Ronald Curry For Offensive Coordinator

The Denver Broncos are expected to interview New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach/passing-game coordinator Ronald Curry for their open offensive coordinator position, according to sources. Curry joined head coach Sean Payton's staff in New Orleans in 2016 as an offensive assistant and also coached wide receivers before moving to QBs last year. He has also interviewed […]

49ers To Hire Steve Wilks As Defensive Coordinator

The San Francisco 49ers plan to hire former Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks as their new defensive coordinator, according to sources. Wilks will be replacing DeMeco Ryans, who left to become the next head coach of the Houston Texans. The Niners interviewed Wilks on Monday and obviously liked what they heard. San Francisco's […]

Myles Garrett Doesn't Need Surgery

Cleveland Browns pass-rusher Myles Garrett (toe) doesn't need surgery after dislocating his toe during the Pro Bowl last weekend. He's slated for a short recovery time and should be good to go for offseason workouts with the team. Garrett tied a career high for sacks in 2022 with 16 and was named to his third […]

49ers Sign Tyron Johnson To Futures Deal

The San Francisco 49ers signed former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyron Johnson and defensive back Tre Swilling to Reserve/Futures deals on Monday. Johnson appeared in four games with the Houston Texans and Las Vegas Raiders in 2022 and caught his only target for an eight-yard gain with the Texans. The 27-year-old spent his rookie […]

Jake Haener Named Senior Bowl MVP

Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener threw for 139 yards and a touchdown to lead the National team to a 27-10 victory over the American team in last Saturday's Senior Bowl to win MVP honors. Haener went 12-for-19 in the game after setting a Fresno State record with a 68.1% completion rate in 2022. He missed […]

Jalen Hurts Has Earned Extension

Philadelphia Eagles CEO Jeffrey Lurie said on Monday that quarterback Jalen Hurts is "just what we're looking for" when asked about the chances of initiating contract extension talks with Hurts at some point this offseason. "I don't think he has anything to prove [to be the long-term answer at quarterback]," Lurie said. "He is an […]

L'Jarius Snead Has Cleared Concussion Protocol

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Snead (head) said he has cleared the league's concussion protocol, and he's expected to return to practice on Wednesday after getting knocked out of the AFC Championship game against the Cincinnati Bengals with a concussion. Snead is good to go for the Super Bowl this Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles, […]

Kadarius Toney Says He'll Play In Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (ankle, hamstring) said he's "definitely" playing in the Super Bowl on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Toney suffered an ankle injury in the AFC Championship game, didn't practice at all last week and was listed as questionable last Friday for the Super Bowl. If the 24-year-old returns to […]

Giants List Ronald Guzman As Two-Way Player

The San Francisco Giants are listing Ronald Guzman as an infielder and left-handed pitcher. Guzman joined the Giants on a minor-league deal this offseason after playing in only three major-league games for the New York Yankees in 2022. He appeared in one game as a reliever at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre last year and can hit the […]

Nationals, Victor Robles Avoid Arbitration

The Washington Nationals and outfielder Victor Robles avoided salary arbitration on Monday by agreeing to a one-year deal with a team option for the 2024 season. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Speed is about the only thing endearing Robles to fantasy managers these days, as he slashed a weak .224/.273/.311 with a career-low […]

Carlos Correa Withdraws From World Baseball Classic

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa has withdrawn from the 2023 World Baseball Classic after making a joint decision with the Twins. Correa's wife is due with the couple's second child the same week that Puerto Rico opens play in the WBC, and the Twins don't want Correa juggling family and the WBC. The 28-year-old agreed […]

Ravens Interested In Brian Angelichio, Bobby Engram For OC Job

The Baltimore Ravens have already had two interviews with Minnesota Vikings pass-game coordinator/tight ends coach Brian Angelichio and Wisconsin offensive coordinator Bobby Engram. Engram previously coached receivers and tight ends in Baltimore. The Ravens are expected to interview Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks coach Dave Canales and Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Justin Outten this week. The Ravens […]

Dan Pitcher To Have Second Interview With Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are scheduled to hold a second interview with Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher for their offensive coordinator position this week, according to sources. In Tampa, the Bucs are moving on with life post-Tom Brady in 2023, and they're looking to replace former offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, who was fired following […]

Cardinals Down To Mike Kafka, Lou Anarumo

The Arizona Cardinals have informed several head-coaching candidates that they are out of the running, according to sources. New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka and Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo are the two known finalists. Brian Flores was also in the running, but he was hired as the Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator on […]

Saints Expected To Name Joe Woods As Defensive Coordinator

The New Orleans Saints are expected to name former Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods as their new defensive coordinator, according to sources. Woods served as Cleveland's defensive coordinator from 2020 to 2022 and reunite with head coach Dennis Allen from their days working for the Las Vegas Raiders. In 2022, the Saints used co-defensive […]

Brian Flores Becomes Vikings Defensive Coordinator

Pittsburgh Steelers assistant head coach/linebackers coach Brian Flores accepted the defensive coordinator position with the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, according to a source. Flores has plenty of experience in the NFL coaching defense and was also the Miami Dolphins' head coach for three years from 2019-21. Before his stint in Miami, Flores spent 15 years […]

Panthers Hire Ejiro Evero As Defensive Coordinator

The Carolina Panthers hired Ejiro Evero as their new defensive coordinator on Sunday, according to sources. It's a big hire for head coach Frank Reich in his first year with the team, as they lock up one of the league's most talented young coaches after the Denver Broncos let him out of his contract. In […]

A.J. Green Announces His Retirement

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green announced his retirement from professional football on his official Instagram page on Monday. Green really tailed off in his second season with the Cardinals in 2022, catching just 24 passes on 47 targets for 236 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games (10 starts), despite both DeAndre Hopkins and […]

Brock Purdy Leaning Toward Surgery?

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) hasn't made an official decision on whether to have surgery to fix a torn UCL in his right elbow, but signs continue to point toward Purdy having surgery that would involve a six-month build-up to return to action. Purdy injured his right arm in the NFC Championship loss […]

Mecole Hardman Lands On Injured Reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Mecole Hardman (pelvis) on Injured Reserve on Monday. Hardman initially suffered a core injury back in Week 9 that landed him on Injured Reserve, but he returned to play in the AFC Championship against the Cincinnati Bengals. He didn't last long, playing only 15 offensive snaps before aggravating […]

Chiefs Activate Clyde Edwards-Helaire From IR

The Kansas City Chiefs activated running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) from Injured Reserve on Monday, so he will be active for the Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 12. Edwards-Helaire suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 11 and hasn't played since, so it's probably unlikely that he'll see many offensive snaps, if […]