Eduardo Escobar Could Play Left Field Tuesday

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter said that third baseman Eduardo Escobar might play left field in a Grapefruit League game on Tuesday. The Mets are preparing Escobar in the outfield because Team Venezuela might use him in the outfield in this year's World Baseball Classic. The 34-year-old veteran is unlikely to see any time […]

Luis Gonzalez Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks

San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Gonzalez (back) is expected to miss four to six weeks due to a lower back strain, according to the club. It's a tough break for Gonzalez, who also dealt with back issues in 2022. With the 27-year-old having to rehab in the early portions of the 2023 season, there's a […]

Garrett Whitlock May Not Be Ready For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora admitted on Monday that right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) may not be ready for Opening Day. "He's throwing the ball well, he's moving well. Not yet doing PFPs. We're not concerned. We've got a plan. We'll see where we're at in the upcoming weeks. If he's ready for opening day […]

Nestor Cortes Nearing Spring Debut

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (hamstring) has resumed throwing from a mound, including against live competition on Feb. 23, and he has been running at around 90 percent intensity. Manager Aaron Boone said that Cortes will likely throw one more live batting practice session before making his Grapefruit League debut in camp. A Grade […]

Justin Verlander To Make Spring Debut Saturday

New York Mets right-hander Justin Verlander will make his debut with the Mets in the Grapefruit League on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. Verlander comes to New York in 2023 to help make up for Jacob deGrom leaving for the Texas Rangers in free agency. He and Max Scherzer will team up at the top […]

Juan Soto Scratched Monday With Calf Tightness

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (calf) was scratched from Monday's Cactus League game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with left calf tightness. David Dahl will now bat second and start in center field for the Padres, while Taylor Kohlwey will bat seventh and start in left field. The Padres are probably just being cautious […]

Tyree Wilson Progressing Well From Foot Injury

Texas Tech edge rusher Tyree Wilson (foot), who is considered one of the top prospects in this year's NFL draft, is progressing well in his recovery from a fractured foot. However, Wilson just started ramping up his workouts two weeks ago and plans to wait until his pro day to do drills and testing for […]

Jalen Carter Won't Work Out At Combine

University of Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter, who is considered one of the top overall players in this year's NFL draft, will not participate in the workout portion of this week's NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis but will do interviews with teams and take a physical. His agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha, told teams […]

Anthony Richardson Plans To Do All Drills At Combine

University of Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson plans to throw and do all testing and drills at the NFL Scouting Combine this weekend in Indianapolis, according to a source. It will be a showcase for the physically gifted Richardson, who will have a chance to improve his standing for the upcoming NFL draft in April. Richardson […]

Will Levis Will Throw At The Combine

University of Kentucky quarterback Will Levis, who is considered one of the top QB prospects in this year's draft class, will throw at the NFL Scouting Combine this week in Indianapolis, according to a source. Levis will join Ohio State's C.J. Stroud and Florida's Anthony Richardson as top passers to do so at this year's […]

C.J. Stroud To Throw At Combine, Bryce Young To Wait

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud will throw at this week's NFL Scouting Combine, while Alabama quarterback Bryce Young will wait to throw during his pro day, according to sources. Young is well past his AC joint shoulder injury from last year, but he'll only do interviews in Indianapolis this week. Stroud and Young are considered […]

Commanders Releasing Bobby McCain

The Washington Commanders are releasing starting slot cornerback/safety Bobby McCain on Monday, according to a source. With the Commanders having young talent in the secondary, McCain became the odd-man out. Washington will save $4.42 million against the 2023 salary cap by releasing McCain. The 29-year-old former fifth-round pick in 2015 by the Miami Dolphins had […]

Kyle Trask Will Get A Chance To Start In 2023

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask will compete for the starting job in 2023 after Tom Brady retired this offseason. It's what the Bucs told at least several candidates who interviewed for the offensive coordinator job that went to Dave Canales. Tampa also plans to add a veteran or two to compete with Trask, but […]

Bears "Leaning Toward" Trading No. 1 Overall Pick

The Chicago Bears have already been approached by multiple teams about trading this year's No. 1 pick in the draft and they are said to be "leaning toward" moving the pick, according to sources. The Bears have said that they are moving forward with quarterback Justin Fields as their franchise signal-caller, so it makes sense […]

Sixto Sanchez Throws Off Mound Monday

Miami Marlins right-hander Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) threw off a mound on Monday for the first time since reporting to spring training. The 24-year-old threw 15 fastballs during his mound session, and he's expected to throw another bullpen this Friday. He underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder last October and is slowing building up his […]

Cal Raleigh Scheduled To Make Spring Debut Tuesday

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (thumb) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Tuesday to catch starter Luis Castillo against the Cleveland Guardians. The Mariners have been holding Raleigh back a bit in camp as a precaution. Raleigh needed surgery for a broken left thumb and torn ligaments in the offseason, but he's […]

Teoscar Hernandez Expected To Return Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (back) is expected to be back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Tuesday after he was scratched from the spring lineup on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals due to back soreness. The move appears to have just been a precaution early in camp games. For now, the 30-year-old […]

Josh Donaldson Feels Different This Spring

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson began his offseason work earlier than usual and cited a new "intensity" and "focus" in ensuring he was ready for spring training this year. He went 1-for-2 with a single, walk and strikeout in his Grapefruit League debut on Sunday and is ready to bounce back after posting […]

Brandon Nimmo Being Eased In

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is healthy, but he's taking a slow progression in spring training by design and expects to make his Grapefruit League debut toward the end of this week. He took swings during live batting practice on a back field on Sunday. The Mets are just being cautious with their 29-year-old […]

Spencer Strider To Make Spring Debut Monday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider will pitch two innings in his Grapefruit League debut on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Strider missed the end of last season due to a strained oblique, but he hasn't had any ill effects in camp and should be ready to go for Opening Day in 2023, barring […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. To Make Spring Debut Tuesday

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. will serve as the designated hitter in his Cactus League debut on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants, according to manager Bob Melvin. Tatis didn't play at all in 2022 due to a fractured wrist and an 80-game suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. He […]

Jacob deGrom On Schedule After Sunday Bullpen

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) looked like his normal self during a bullpen session of close to 30 pitches on Sunday. "It feels good," deGrom said upon coming off the mound. We've been watching deGrom closely early in spring training after he reported some left side soreness after one of his first throwing […]

Jaguars Sign JaMycal Hasty To Extension

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed running back JaMycal Hasty to an undisclosed contract extension on Sunday. Hasty was set to become a restricted free agent in March at the start of the new league year. He was acquired just before the 2022 season and finished last year with 194 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 46 […]

Broncos Officially Name Joe Lombardi As Offensive Coordinator

The Denver Broncos officially named Joe Lombardi as their new offensive coordinator on Saturday. The team also officially named Vance Joseph as defensive coordinator, Mike Westhoff as assistant head coach and Ben Kotwica as special teams coordinator. Lombardi will stay in the AFC West after previously serving as the Los Angeles Chargers' offensive coordinator. It […]

Jaguars Restructure Foye Oluokun's Contract

The Jacksonville Jaguars restructured linebacker Foye Oluokun's contract on Saturday to free up $10.336 million against the 2023 salary cap. Oluokun has become one of the best linebackers in IDP fantasy leagues over the last two seasons, leading the league in total tackles in each of the last two years with the Atlanta Falcons and […]

Preston Smith Has Contract Restructured

The Green Bay Packers restructured the contract of linebacker Preston Smith on Saturday, according to a source. The move created $6.668 million in salary cap space for the 2023 season. In addition to Smith, Green Bay also did the same for star cornerback Jaire Alexander to free up $9.456 million against the salary cap. The […]

Chiefs Expected To Decline Clyde Edwards-Helaire's Option

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to decline running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire's fifth-year option, which in turn makes him a logical candidate to be traded this offseason. The Chiefs are likely to enter 2023 with seventh-rounder Isiah Pacheco as their starter, and they could re-sign Jerick McKinnon to another one-year deal to serve as the […]

Jakobi Meyers Could Cash In On Open Market

New England Patriots impending free-agent wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is on the cusp of a life-changing payday when free agency opens on March 15. New England's results have been uneven in recent years in signing players to second deals. The 26-year-old Meyers outshined former first-rounder N'Keal Harry and all of the team's other draft picks […]

Nick Ahmed Out Five Days With Forearm Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (forearm) will be out for at least the next five days with tightness/inflammation in his left forearm. There's no reason to believe he'll miss an extended period of time, but he was given a cortisone injection to reduce the inflammation. Ahmed has missed time each of the last three years […]

Michael Brantley To Take Batting Practice Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Michael Brantley (shoulder) will take batting practice on the field on Sunday for the first time since having shoulder surgery. The 35-year-old veteran underwent surgery to fix the labrum in his right shoulder last August, so this is a significant step for Brantley as he prepares to get ready for the […]