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 […]

Cardinals Could Be In The Mix For Pablo Lopez

The St. Louis Cardinals rank near the top of the list of teams that could benefit from a trade for Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo Lopez. Current Cardinals starters Adam Wainwright, Miles Mikolas, Jack Flaherty and Jordan Montgomery will reach free agency after 2023, while Lopez is under team control for two more years and is […]

Royals Still Willing To Re-Sign Zack Greinke

Although the Kansas City Royals don't necessarily need veteran starting pitcher Zack Greinke in 2023, they remain interested in re-signing him. The potential Hall of Famer will probably need to accept a low base salary that could grow with incentives based on innings pitched if he wants to return to KC, according to sources familiar […]

Marlins Having Talks With Yuli Gurriel

The Miami Marlins have had talks with free-agent first baseman Yuli Gurriel, according to a source. If signed by the Marlins, Gurriel could potentially share time at the cold corner with Garrett Cooper. General manager Kim Ng and Gurriel have spoken directly, but it remains to be seen if the Fish will actually sign the […]

Red Sox Eyeing Adam Duvall, Josh Harrison

The Boston Red Sox have free-agent outfielders Adam Duvall and Josh Harrison on their radar, among others. With Xander Bogaerts out of town and Trevor Story (elbow) injured, shortstop is a big need for 2023 as well. Among the available free agents at the position are Elvis Andrus, Jose Iglesias and Andrelton Simmons. Duvall could […]

Marlins Considering Aroldis Chapman

The Miami Marlins are among a few teams considering free-agent relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who lives in South Florida. The hard-throwing left-hander fell on hard times in 2022, posting a career-worst 4.46 ERA (4.57 FIP), 1.43 WHIP, nine saves and a career-low 26.9 percent strikeout rate in 36 1/3 relief innings in what will likely […]

Kris Bryant To Be Full-Go For Spring Training

Colorado Rockies third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (foot) said over the weekend that he will head into spring training fully healthy and without restrictions. Bryant only managed to play in 42 games in his first year with the Rockies due to multiple injuries, mainly plantar fasciitis in his foot. It's good news that he's healthy already, […]

Aaron Rodgers Not Ready To Make Decision On His Future

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said on Tuesday on The Pat McAfee Show that he's not ready mentally or emotionally to make a decision on his future. "I just need some time right now," Rodgers said. "I'm either all-in or I'm out." The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer fell short of the playoffs in […]

Jody Fortson Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid confirmed on Tuesday that tight end Jody Fortson (elbow) has been designated to "return to practice" from Injured Reserve, which officially opens the 21-day window for the team to officially activate him from Injured Reserve to the active 53-man roster. Fortson is returning to practice on Tuesday after […]

Quentin Johnston, Kendre Miller Declare For NFL Draft

Texas Christian University wide receiver Quentin Johnston and running back Kendre  Miller officially declared for the 2023 NFL draft on Monday. ESPN projects Johnston as the No. 12 overall prospect for the upcoming draft, with Todd McShay listing him as the top wideout and Mel Kiper ranking him second. He had 60 catches for 1,069 […]

Mecole Hardman Won't Practice Tuesday

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that wide receiver Mecole Hardman (pelvis) is the only member of the team who won't practice on Tuesday as the team prepares for their Divisional Round matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Reid said that Hardman has been "pushing it hard," but his issue has not been responding […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire To Practice Tuesday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle), who is currently on Injured Reserve, will practice on Tuesday, according to head coach Andy Reid. Edwards-Helaire landed on Injured Reserve in mid-November but has been improving and could be available to the Chiefs for the Divisional Round game against the Jacksonville Jaguars this Saturday. It will […]

Cardinals Hire Monti Ossenfort As New General Manager

The Arizona Cardinals hired Monti Ossenfort as their new general manager on Monday, according to sources. Ossenfort won four Super Bowls with the New England Patriots before spending the last three years as the Tennessee Titans' director of player personnel. He comes highly respected in the scouting world. Ossenfort interviewed with a panel of Cardinals […]

Commanders Interviewing Pat Shurmur For OC

The Washington Commanders are interviewing Pat Shurmur for their vacant offensive coordinator position on Tuesday, according to sources. The Commanders are in need of a new offensive coordinator after firing Scott Turner last week. Shurmur was out of the NFL in 2022 after spending the previous two years as the offensive coordinator for the Denver […]

Browns Hire Jim Schwartz As Defensive Coordinator

The Cleveland Browns hired Jim Schwartz as their new defensive coordinator on Tuesday, according to a source. Schwartz will be replacing Joe Woods, who was fired last week after the team ranked 19th in defensive efficiency in 2022. Cleveland finished with a record of 7-10 and missed the postseason for the second straight season. Schwartz […]

Buccaneers Expected To Fire Byron Leftwich

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to fire offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich after their season-ending 31-14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night in the wild-card game. The move has been anticipated for some time. The Bucs generated 386 yards of total offense against Dallas, but only ran for 52 yards and scored 14 […]

Chargers Part Ways With Joe Lombardi, Shane Day

The Los Angeles Chargers announced on Tuesday that they have parted ways with offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and passing-game coordinator/quarterbacks coach Shane Day. The moves come after a stunning loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the wild-card round on Saturday in which the Bolts lost a 27-point lead to eventually lose 31-30. The Chargers offense […]

Russell Gage Has Movement In His Extremities

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (concussion, neck) has movement in all of his extremities after he suffered a scary neck injury and concussion in the fourth quarter of the team's 31-14 wild-card loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Gage was taken to the hospital on Monday night, where he remained overnight for additional testing […]

Bill O'Brien A Primary Target For Patriots

Former Penn State and Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien is a primary target for the New England Patriots vacant offensive coordinator position. O'Brien also formerly served as the offensive coordinator for Alabama and the Patriots. NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran thinks it would be an upset if O'Brien didn't get the job, especially […]

Saints Want First-Rounder For Sean Payton

Former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, who remains under contract with the team, said that if he takes a head-coaching job, the team that hires him will have to give the Saints a mid-to-late first-round pick. "Mickey Loomis and I have talked already about it. I think ultimately the compensation for the Saints […]

Jonah Williams Dealing With Dislocated Kneecap

Cincinnati Bengals standout left tackle Jonah Williams (knee) suffered what is believed to be a dislocated kneecap during the wild-card win over the division-rival Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night, according to a source. An MRI exam on Monday will show what damage it caused. Head coach Zac Taylor is calling Williams "week-to-week," which is an […]