Chris Taylor To Play SS 20-25 Percent Of The Time

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas will be the team's primary shortstop after the season-ending injury to Gavin Lux (knee), but the Dodgers are planning to rotate Chris Taylor in from the outfield to play the 6 about 20-25 percent of the time in 2023, according to manager Dave Roberts. Taylor played the position regularly […]

Chris Sale To Make Next Appearance In Spring Game

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (wrist) threw two innings of live batting practice on Wednesday, totaling 43 pitches. Manager Alex Cora said that Sale's next appearance would be in a Grapefruit League game, likely next week. The 33-year-old southpaw is fully healthy in camp, but the Red Sox have chosen to take it slowly […]

Wil Myers Scratched With Back Stiffness

Cincinnati Reds first baseman/outfielder Wil Myers (back) was scratched from the Cactus League game on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics due to lower back stiffness, according to the team. Alex McGarry will take over at first base for Myers. For now, consider the 32-year-old Myers to be day-to-day. Myers is in Cincinnati in 2023 after […]

Jose Leclerc Dealing With Neck Tightness

Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young said that relief pitcher Jose Leclerc (neck) is dealing with some neck tightness in camp, and the staff is evaluating how it might affect his participation in this year's World Baseball Classic for Team Dominican Republic. Leclerc had a strong 2.83 ERA (3.72 FIP), 1.13 WHIP, seven saves and […]

Nathan Eovaldi Dealing With Left Side Tightness

Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young said that starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (side) is dealing with "left side tightness" and will not make his next scheduled Cactus League start. It's similar to the injury that Jacob deGrom came into camp with, and the Rangers will play it safe with Eovaldi in the coming week. As […]

Texans Will Add To Quarterback Position

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said the team plans to add to the quarterback position this offseason through free agency and the draft. "We have one quarterback on the roster. We have to add at that position and we'll do it thru free agency and the draft. We have to add two guys to […]

Derek Carr Meets With Saints And Panthers

Free-agent quarterback Derek Carr met with the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, according to sources. Carr will meet with New York Jets brass on Wednesday, including owner Woody Johnson. According to The Athletic's Joe Person, Panthers head coach Frank Reich said Carr is still in his "prime" […]

Rashod Bateman Doing Well In His Recovery

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (foot) is "doing really well" in his recovery from a broken foot that ended his 2022 season early, according to general manager Eric DeCosta. "We got out ahead of it to a degree," said DeCosta. "Rashod and the club, we decided to do the surgery, and I think it […]

Jared Goff Remains Lions' Starter

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said that quarterback Jared Goff remains the team's starter heading into the 2023 campaign. "We've had these open, transparent conversations. We're happy with Jared (Goff), he's our starter, but we need to add some pieces," Holmes said. The Lions could very well draft a quarterback in April, but Goff […]

Dolphins Open To Re-Signing Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson Jr.

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said the team is open to re-signing impending free-agent running backs Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. this offseason, if possible. Grier also said he could look into drafting a running back in earlier rounds than he has in the past if a good one is available that head […]

Dolphins Still Like Tua Tagovailoa Long Term

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier admitted that there are some concerns about quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's durability, but he also said "it's not something that's going to make us afraid to do something long term." Grier also raved about Tagovailoa's growth in 2022 and his work and bond with head coach Mike McDaniel. The Dolphins […]

Chargers Planning To Keep Keenan Allen

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said that "Keenan Allen isn't going anywhere." Telesco reiterated the point he made in January that it isn't tempting to part ways with Allen this offseason. There has been speculation that Allen could be a 2023 salary cap casualty because he's scheduled to have a $21.7 million cap […]

Ravens Still Optimistic About Extending Lamar Jackson

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said that he "continues to be optimistic" regarding a long-term contract extension for quarterback Lamar Jackson. The Ravens and Jackson continue to be involved in a standoff, and it's been reported that Jackson wants more than the $230 million guaranteed that the Cleveland Browns gave quarterback Deshaun Watson last […]

George Valera Could Go For Imaging Tests

Cleveland Indians outfield prospect George Valera (wrist), who left Tuesday's Cactus League game after injuring his right wrist on a swing, will take a couple days off before potentially having an MRI exam on his wrist. It's the same wrist that he had surgery on his hamate bone, and manager Terry Francona said "it's hard […]

Miguel Vargas Could Hit This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said infielder Miguel Vargas (finger) could be "green-lighted" to swing in Cactus League games "hopefully" by this weekend. Vargas has been playing in spring games but hasn't been allowed to hit, but he said he has started hitting in the batting cages. The 23-year-old youngster is recovering from a […]

German Marquez Throws Live BP Tuesday

Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez (hamstring) threw a two-inning live batting practice session on Tuesday, and his next action will be in a Cactus League game in a few days. Marquez is a bit behind the other pitchers in camp while dealing with left hamstring soreness, but he's coming along nicely now and will have […]

Simon Muzziotti Back In The Lineup Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Simon Muzziotti (knee) will be back in the Grapefruit League lineup on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins, starting in left field and batting ninth in the lineup. Muzziotti made his major-league debut with the Phillies in 2022 and went 1-for-7 with two strikeouts in just nine games played, and he ended the […]

Sam Hentges Week-To-Week With Shoulder Inflammation

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Sam Hentges (shoulder) is dealing with shoulder inflammation and will be re-evaluated on a week-to-week basis. The 26-year-old left-hander had a strong 2.32 ERA (2.48 FIP), 0.97 WHIP, one save and 72 strikeouts in 62 relief innings in just his second major-league season in 2022, but he could be forced to […]

Nick Anderson To Make Spring Debut Wednesday

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Nick Anderson (foot) is set to make his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Anderson didn't pitch at all in the big leagues in 2022 and finished the season on the 60-day injured list due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot. The 32-year-old right-handed reliever should […]

Hunter Dozier Scratched Wednesday With Illness

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier (illness) was scratched from the team's Cactus League lineup on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies due to an illness. In his absence, Nick Loftin will get the start at third base and will hit eighth in the batting order. The 31-year-old Dozier should be able to return to […]

Braves Option Chadwick Tromp To Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves optioned catcher Chadwick Tromp to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday and reassigned right-handers Blake Burkhalter, Roel Ramirez and Brooks Wilson to minor-league camp. The Braves now have 61 total players in camp. It's not a surprise that Tromp was sent to Triple-A to begin the 2023 season with Sean Murphy and Travis d'Arnaud […]

Tyrone Taylor Out At Least Three Weeks

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor (elbow) received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his elbow and will be sidelined from any baseball activity for at least three more weeks. "We're looking at missing the first month of the season," manager Craig Counsell said. The 29-year-old will begin the 2023 season on the injured list due to […]

Triston Casas Homers In Tuesday's Game

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, a run scored and a strikeout in Tuesday's Grapefruit League win over the Miami Marlins. The most notable was the fact that all of his damage came against left-handed pitching in this spring game. The 23-year-old enters the 2023 season […]

Tarik Skubal Playing Catch Five Times A Week

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) is completing his throwing progression and is playing catch five times a week right now. It's good progress for Skubal, but he will still miss the first couple months of the 2023 campaign due to a left elbow strain. When he's ready to return, he will have a spot […]

Anthony Santander To Play Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (knee) said he will be back in the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Santander's knee is fine after he was hit by a pitch on his left knee on Monday. X-rays came back negative and he was diagnosed with a knee bruise. The 28-year-old […]

Felix Bautista To Throw Another Bullpen Session Saturday

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista (knee, shoulder) said he threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and will throw another one on Saturday. At this point, Bautista is feeling good and remains on track to be ready for Opening Day, barring a setback with his knee and shoulder soreness. The 27-year-old right-hander's next step in spring […]

Juan Soto Back In Cactus League Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (calf) is back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Wednesday, starting in left field and batting second against the Texas Rangers. Soto was scratched from the spring lineup on Monday as a precaution due to left calf tightness, but he's back in there to face the Rangers. The […]

Cody Bellinger Back In The Lineup Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (illness) is back in the starting lineup for a Cactus League game against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, starting in center field and batting cleanup. Bellinger made his spring training debut last Saturday, but he's been held out the last few days due to an illness. The 27-year-old former Rookie […]

Padres Agree To Deal With Rougned Odor

The San Diego Padres agreed to a minor-league deal with free-agent second baseman Rougned Odor on Wednesday. Odor has already reported to major-league spring training and will try to make the Padres' stacked roster for Opening Day. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger had three 30-homer seasons for the Texas Rangers in 2016, 2017 and 2019, but […]

Leslie Frazier Taking A Year Off

Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier has decided to take a year off from coaching in 2023 and plans to return in 2024. General manager Brandon Beane said that to his knowledge, Frazier's decision has nothing to do with his health. The 63-year-old definitely wants to return to coaching after some time away, but the […]