Kevin Pillar Agrees To Minor-League Deal With Braves

The Atlanta Braves agreed to a minor-league deal with veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar on Wednesday, according to a source. Pillar will earn $3 million if he makes the big-league roster. The deal includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Pillar only played four games for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season and eventually had left […]

Aroldis Chapman Throws Bullpen For Marlins

Free-agent relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman threw a bullpen session for the Miami Marlins on Wednesday at Nova Southeastern University, according to a source. Miami's interest in the hard-throwing left-hander was reported on Tuesday, and the Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres are also interested in signing him. The Cuban southpaw probably isn't returning to […]

Jonah Williams, Alex Cappa Not Practicing Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Jonah Williams (knee) and offensive guard Alex Cappa (ankle) both missed practice on Wednesday. Neither offensive lineman is expected to play this weekend in Sunday's Divisional Round matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Williams dislocated his kneecap in the wild-card win over the Baltimore Ravens. He's unlikely to play this weekend, but […]

Isaiah McKenzie On Track To Play Against Bengals

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (hamstring), who missed the wild-card win over the Miami Dolphins, took part in a full practice on Wednesday and is on track to play in this Sunday's Divisional Round matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 27-year-old should return to the majority of the team's slot-receiver duties this weekend, which […]

Jalen Hurts Not On The Injury Report

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (shoulder), who has been dealing with a sprained right shoulder for around a month, is not listed on this week's injury report and was a full participant in Tuesday's practice. Hurts was a bit rusty in the Week 18 regular season finale against the New York Giants, but the good […]

Commanders To Interview Ken Zampese For OC Job

The Washington Commanders are interviewing quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese for the offensive coordinator job on Wednesday, according to a source. The Commanders are also expected to interview Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coach Charles London for the job later in the week. Washington is looking for a new OC after firing Scott Turner last week. Zampese has […]

Russell Gage's Neck Is Fine

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that wide receiver Russell Gage (concussion) was expected to be released from the hospital on Tuesday. He is dealing with a concussion but "his neck is fine and right now he has all his extremities moving." Gage suffered a scary injury in the fourth quarter of Monday […]

Cameron Brate Scores In Wild-Card Loss

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate scored his first touchdown of the season in the 31-14 wild-card loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. Brate had just one catch on three targets for an eight-yard touchdown. Fantasy managers were expecting much more from the 31-year-old in 2022 with Rob Gronkowski retired, but Brate […]

Falcons Interviewing Vic Fangio For Defensive Coordinator

The Atlanta Falcons are interviewing long-time respected defensive coordinator Vic Fangio on Wednesday for their vacant defensive coordinator position, according to sources. The former Denver Broncos head coach has been serving as a defensive consultant with the Philadelphia Eagles this year. He will be one of the top candidates in any defensive coordinator search. Fangio […]

Patriots Request Permission To Interview Keenan McCardell

The New England Patriots have requested permission to interview Minnesota Vikings wide receivers coach Keenan McCardell for their offensive coordinator position, according to sources. He joins a growing list of candidates for the position that also includes Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien. The Patriots could also choose to promote tight ends coach Nick Caley, who […]

Jets Meeting With Nathaniel Hackett For OC Position

The New York Jets are meeting with former Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett on Wednesday for their offensive coordinator position, according to sources. Hackett and Jets head coach Robert Saleh were both coaching assistants with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2015 and 2016. He was fired by the Broncos in his first stint as an […]

Cardinals To Interview Vance Joseph On Wednesday

The Arizona Cardinals are interviewing defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for their head-coaching position on Wednesday. The Cardinals had been planning all along to interview Joseph for the job after they fired Kliff Kingsbury following the regular season. Now that the Cardinals hired a new general manager in Monti Ossenfort on Monday, they can get down […]

Rob Gronkowski Could Consider Returning In 2023

Retired tight end Rob Gronkowski called the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Thanksgiving to tell them that he was "bored" and wanted to return to the NFL, as The Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud reported in December. Gronkowski also said that he'd consider returning for a full season in 2023. That could play a factor in […]

Frank Reich Interviews For Cardinals Head-Coaching Job

Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich interviewed for the Arizona Cardinals' vacant head-coaching position on Tuesday, according to sources. It comes after the Cardinals announced Monti Ossenfort as their new general manager on Monday. Reich was fired by the Colts after a 3-5-1 start to the 2022 season, and he finished his time with […]

Reds Sign Alex Young To Minor-League Deal

The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent left-hander Alex Young to a minor-league deal on Tuesday with an invitation to major-league spring training. Young spent his fourth major-league season in 2022 with the Cleveland Guardians and San Francisco Giants. He only went one-third of an inning in Cleveland and tossed 26 1/3 innings over 24 appearances (one […]

Cardinals Request To Interview Ejiro Evero

The Arizona Cardinals have put in a request to interview Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero for their head-coaching position, according to a source. The Cardinals are looking for a new head coach after firing Kliff Kingsbury following the 2022 season. Evero was a first-time defensive coordinator this past season and led the Broncos defense […]

Colts Request To Interview Dan Quinn

The Indianapolis Colts have put in a request to interview Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn for their head-coaching position, according to multiple sources. Quinn is scheduled to interview with the Denver Broncos for their head-coaching vacancy this Friday. The Cowboys defense is coming off an impressive showing in their wild-card win on Monday night […]

Ben Johnson Staying With Lions

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has informed interested teams that he's staying in Detroit in 2023, according to sources. He was scheduled to travel on Wednesday to interview for the Carolina Panthers head-coaching position, but he feels that the Lions are building something special and wants to see it through. Johnson interviewed virtually with […]

A's Agree With Luis Morales, Darling Fernandez

The Oakland Athletics agreed to deals with right-hander Luis Morales and outfield prospect Darling Fernandez on Sunday. Morales (No. 5) and Fernandez (No. 40) are on MLB.com's top-50 international prospects list. Morales agreed to a $3 million deal, while Fernandez's deal was worth $750,000. Morales set a Cuban record for strikeouts (161) in 82 2/3 […]

Yankees Give Brandon Mayea $4.4 Million

The New York Yankees agreed to an estimated $4.4 million deal with international outfield prospect Brandon Mayea on Sunday, according to a source. Mayea is considered MLB Pipeline's No. 9 prospect on their top-50 international prospect list. He's considered one of the most exciting prospects in this class and is a premium athlete with advanced […]

Pirates Agree With Jun-Seok Shim, Raymond Mola

The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed with right-hander Jun-Seok Shim and outfielder Raymond Mola on Sunday, according to a source. Shim is considered the No. 10 overall international prospect, while Mola comes in at No. 26. Mola's deal is worth $600,000. The 18-year-old Shim can already touch triple digits with his fastball because of its high backspin. […]

Mariners Land Felnin Celesten For $4.7 Million

The Seattle Mariners agreed to a $4.7 million deal on Sunday with shortstop prospect Felnin Celesten, according to a source. Celesten is considered the No. 2 international prospect, according to MLB.com. In addition to Celesten, the M's agreed to a $600,000 with right-hander Jeter Martinez, who ranks No. 42. Celesten may have the highest ceiling […]

Mariners Claim J.B. Bukauskas Off Waivers From D-Backs

The Seattle Mariners claimed right-hander J.B. Bukauskas off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday and designated outfielder Alberto Rodriguez for assignment in a corresponding move. Bukauskas didn't make it through waivers after Arizona designated him for assignment last Wednesday. The 26-year-old was injured to begin last season and never made it to the big […]

Julian Merryweather Claimed By Cubs

The Chicago Cubs claimed right-hander Julian Merryweather off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Merryweather was designated for assignment by the Jays recently so that they could make room on the active roster for first baseman Brandon Belt, but the 31-year-old reliever didn't make it through waivers. In his third MLB season in […]

Dodgers Agree With Joendry Vargas, Arnaldo Lantigua

The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed with shortstop Joendry Vargas and outfielder Arnaldo Lantigua on Sunday. Vargas, the No. 3 player on MLB.com's top-50 international prospect list, signed for $2.077 million. Lantigua was ranked No. 23 and signed for $697,500. Vargas, who stands at 6-foot-3, is quick with good hands and instincts at the position, and […]

Padres Agree With Ethan Salas

The San Diego Padres agreed to a $5.6 million deal with catcher Ethan Salas on Sunday, according to a source. Salas is the top-ranked prospect on MLB.com's top-50 international prospect list. The Venezuelan backstop is one of the best catching prospects in recent history with strong bloodlines. The 16-year-old is the younger brother of Miami […]

Lewin Diaz Outrighted To Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Lewin Diaz passed through waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk. Diaz has had a tumultuous offseason to say the least, after originally being designated for assignment on Nov. 15 of last year by the Miami Marlins. Since then, he was claimed by the Pirates on Nov. 22, DFA'd by […]

Brett Martin Having Shoulder Surgery

Texas Rangers left-hander Brett Martin (shoulder) is set to have left shoulder surgery this week, according to a source. Martin's timetable for a return is to be determined. The 27-year-old southpaw went on the injured list in September with a left shoulder strain and he obviously didn't improve over the winter. Although we don't have […]

Reds Sign Richie Martin To Minor-League Deal

The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent shortstop Richie Martin to a minor-league deal on Tuesday with an invitation to major-league spring training. Martin comes to the Reds after playing only 13 games at the major-league level for the Baltimore Orioles in 2022. He went 5-for-30 with no homers, three RBI, four runs scored and three stolen […]

Matt Mervis Likely To Start At Triple-A

Chicago Cubs first base prospect Matt Mervis will almost certainly begin 2023 at Triple-A Iowa after the team signed first basemen Eric Hosmer and Trey Mancini this offseason. Hosmer will take the at-bats against right-handers and even some lefties, with Mancini also a prime candidate at designated hitter. Mervis hit 36 home runs across three […]