Alvin Kamara Pleads Not Guilty

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara pled not guilty to conspiracy to commit battery (a misdemeanor) and substantial bodily harm (felony) at a courthouse in Nevada. His trial is set for July 31. If he's found guilty, his discipline would likely come in the 2023 season. Kamara and three others were indicted in February […]

Mets To Use Six-Man Rotation At Times In 2023

The New York Mets added pitchers Justin Verlander, Kodai Senga and Jose Quintana this offseason to address their starting-rotation needs. It puts internal options like David Peterson and Tylor Megill on the outside looking in, but the Mets are expected to use a six-man rotation at times this year. They're likely to add a sixth […]

Edwin Diaz Won't Pitch Back-To-Back Days In WBC

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz said that he "won't pitch back-to-back days" in this year's World Baseball Classic for Team Puerto Rico. Diaz won't overexert himself before the start of the 2023 season, which is music to the ears of the Mets and fantasy managers alike. The 28-year-old right-hander is one of the most […]

Corbin Burnes Making Spring Debut Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes is expected to pitch two innings in his Cactus League debut on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. It will also be Burnes' first time working with new catcher William Contreras in a game setting. RotoBaller's No. 2-ranked starting pitcher has made the All-Star team in each of the last […]

Jose Leclerc Bows Out Of World Baseball Classic

Texas Rangers closer Jose Leclerc (neck) has officially dropped out of this year's World Baseball Classic for Team Dominican Republic, according to manager Bruce Bochy. General manager Chris Young said on Wednesday that LeClerc is dealing with some neck tightness. It remains to be seen when the 29-year-old will make his Cactus League debut in […]

Brendan Rodgers Could Require Surgery

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (shoulder), who suffered a dislocated left shoulder in a Cactus League game earlier this week, has more damage than expected to his shoulder capsule. Doctors are still looking at him, but surgery is a possibility, which could threaten his entire 2023 season. If Rodgers misses the entire season, Ryan […]

Matt Corral May Not Be Ready For Start Of OTAs

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich said that quarterback Matt Corral (foot) may not be ready for the start of organized team activities this offseason. Corral is recovering from surgery for a Lisfranc foot injury, so it shouldn't be a huge surprise that he'll be behind early in the offseason. The 24-year-old missed all of […]

Jaguars Expected To Franchise Tag Evan Engram

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to place the franchise tag on impending free-agent tight end Evan Engram, according to a source. The franchise tag for tight ends in 2023 is $11.345 million. After five disappointing seasons with the New York Giants after being a first-round pick in 2017, Engram signed a one-year deal with the […]

Will Dissly Could Be Ready For Training Camp

Seattle Seahawks tight end Will Dissly (knee) suffered a rare knee injury that cut his 2022 campaign short, but he avoided surgery and could be ready for the start of training camp this summer, according to head coach Pete Carroll. "He's doing really well and making progress," Carroll said. The 26-year-old finished his fifth year […]

Chiefs Discussing Extension With Orlando Brown

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said that the team has been in discussions with left tackle Orlando Brown on a long-term contract extension. Brown played the 2023 season under the franchise tag and is likely to receive the tag for the second straight season by next Tuesday's deadline. However, there appears to be […]

Buccaneers Expected To Release Cameron Brate

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to release tight end Cameron Brate in the coming days, according to a source. Brate has played nine seasons in Tampa and has a salary cap hit of around $5 million. He had a good run with the team in his nine seasons with 273 catches on 422 targets […]

Jalen Carter Returns To Scouting Combine

University of Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter returned to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Thursday to finish his interviews, measurements and other activities, according to a source. Carter was arrested on Wednesday on charges of reckless driving and racing in connection with a crash that killed one of his teammates and a recruiting […]

Aaron Rodgers' Contract Likely To Be Restructured If He Returns

If Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers decides to return to the team in 2023, the Packers will likely be looking to restructure his contract. The current dead-money salary cap charge if Rodgers were to be traded or retire is just over $40 million. However, if Rodgers plays in 2023 and then is traded or […]

Giants Not Close To Deal With Daniel Jones

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen said the team isn't close to reaching a long-term contract extension with impending free-agent quarterback Daniel Jones. "You're starting to feel the time crunch a little bit. I wish we were a little bit closer on a deal than what we are right now. But again, there's still […]

Daniel Hudson Progressing, Alex Reyes Not Throwing Off Mound

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (ankle, knee) tore his left ACL last June but was expected to be fully recovered for the start of the 2023 season. However, he experienced right ankle tendinitis that set him back a few weeks. He's throwing bullpens in camp and is feeling healthy, but it's unclear if […]

Royals Sign Jackie Bradley Jr. To Minor-League Deal

The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Bradley will be hoping to impress enough in spring training to win a spot on the Royals' Opening Day roster. He has fallen off a cliff offensively the last two seasons […]

Cowboys To Run The Ball More In 2023?

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and previous offensive coordinator Kellen Moore had their differences in offensive philosophy, which is why the team parted ways with Moore after the 2022 season. "Kellen wants to light the scoreboard up. But I want to run the damn ball so I can rest my defense," McCarthy said. "I […]

Jalen Carter Facing Two Misdemeanor Charges

University of Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter is being charged with two misdemeanors for reckless driving and racing in connection with a Jan. 15 fatal accident. NFL teams were not aware of Carter's involvement in this fatal crash until Wednesday morning, so there are now obviously character concerns surrounding him that come into play before […]

Lions, Jamaal Williams Have Mutual Interest In Reunion

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said there is mutual interest between the team and impending free-agent running back Jamaal Williams in a reunion this offseason, and the two sides have had ongoing discussions. Williams will become an unrestricted free agent on March 15, and the Lions would like him back after he led the […]

Aaron Judge Likely To Play Left Field Next Week

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Aaron Judge will play left field "soon." "Sometime, probably next week," Boone said. Judge, who broke the American League single-season home run record in 2022 with 62 home runs, is set to play some left field this year in the Bronx. The 30-year-old last played left […]

Nestor Cortes To Throw Live BP Friday

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (hamstring) said that he did pitcher's fielding practice on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a hamstring strain and felt good. He will throw live batting practice on Friday and might get into a Grapefruit League game for the first time next week, likely on Wednesday. The 28-year-old […]

Austin Slater Shut Down For A Week

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater (elbow), who was scratched from the team's Cactus League opener on Saturday and has yet to appear in a game, will be shut down for the next week before being re-evaluated, according to the team. Slater is dealing with right elbow neuritis. The 30-year-old's availability for Opening Day is […]

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 […]