Ian Anderson Revamps His Mechanics

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson really struggled in his third major-league season in 2022, posting a career-worst 5.00 ERA (4.25 FIP), 1.51 WHIP and career-low 19.7 percent strikeout rate in 111 2/3 innings over 22 starts. It got so bad that he was temporarily demoted to Triple-A to fix some things. He's competing for […]

Dodgers Put Walker Buehler On 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers moved right-handers Walker Buehler (elbow), J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder) and Blake Treinen (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for recently signed right-handers Alex Reyes and Jimmy Nelson and outfielder David Peralta. Buehler underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last August and […]

Shohei Ohtani Not Discussing Future With Angels

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani said he hasn't had any "deep" conversations with the team about his future and isn't currently focused on his future right now with spring training beginning. Ohtani is in the final year of his deal with the Angels, but he's focused on pitching for Team Japan in this […]

Dillon Tate To Open On The Injured List

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Dillon Tate (forearm) will spend April on the injured list with what general manager Mike Elias said was a flexor/forearm strain that he suffered in November of last year. In addition to Tate, closer Felix Bautista and relievers DL Hall and Nick Vespi will have slow starts in spring training due […]

Felix Bautista Behind In Spring Training

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista (knee, shoulder) will be late getting into Grapefruit League games in spring training while on a strengthening program for his knee and shoulder, according to general manager Mike Elias. However, it's still possible that Bautista could be ready for Opening Day. The 27-year-old finished the 2022 season on the injured […]

Red Sox Place Trevor Story On 60-Day Injured List

The Boston Red Sox placed shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) on the 60-day injured list to make room for recently signed infielder Yu Chang on the 40-man roster. Story said on Wednesday that he's hoping to return for the second half of the season after having an internal-bracing procedure done on his UCL last month. It […]

Seranthony Dominguez Avoids Arbitration With Two-Year Deal

The Philadelphia Phillies and relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by agreeing to a two-year deal worth $7 million. Dominguez will make $2.5 million this year and $4.5 million in 2024, and the deal includes an $8 million option for 2025 with a $500,000 buyout. The deal buys out Dominguez's final two […]

Angels Closing In On Deal With Matt Moore

The Los Angeles Angels are closing in on a deal with free-agent left-hander Matt Moore on Thursday, according to a source. The 33-year-old southpaw had a great 1.95 ERA and held opponents to a .564 OPS in 74 relief innings pitched for the Texas Rangers last year. The deal is expected to be for one […]

Rex Ryan A Top Candidate For DC Job In Denver

Rex Ryan has emerged as a top candidate for the Denver Broncos vacant defensive coordinator position. Ryan has been working for ESPN as an analyst since he was fired as the head coach of the Buffalo Bills in 2016. He hasn't served as a defensive coordinator in the NFL since 2008 for the Baltimore Ravens. […]

Buccaneers Hire Dave Canales As New Offensive Coordinator

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired Seattle Seahawks quarterbacks coach Dave Canales as their new offensive coordinator on Wednesday, according to sources. Canales spent the last 13 seasons as an assistant coach on Pete Carroll's staff in college at USC and in Seattle and will now head to Tampa to run head coach Todd Bowles' offense. […]

Taylor Trammell To Have Surgery On His Hand

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell (hand) will have surgery on his right hand to fix a broken hamate bone. Trammell is expected to be out for six to seven weeks, so he'll most likely enter the 2023 season on the injured list. The 25-year-old wasn't a lock to make Seattle's Opening Day roster to begin […]

Stephen Strasburg Suffers Setback

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (ribs, shoulder) began throwing off a mound a few weeks ago in D.C. and made it through his first throwing session with no issues, but he then reported the return of his nerve issue following his second session. Manger Dave Martinez said there's no timetable for Strasburg at this […]

Corbin Burnes Loses Arbitration Case

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes lost his salary arbitration case against the team on Wednesday, according to a source. He will make $10.01 million this year instead of the $10.75 million that he filed for. Burnes has become one of the best pitchers in baseball the last few years. He won the National League […]

Royals Sign Franmil Reyes To Minor-League Deal

The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes a non-roster invite to major-league spring training, according to sources. The former Cleveland Guardian hit 30 home runs in 2021 but finished last year with the Chicago Cubs and hit a combined .221/.273/.365 with a career-low .638 […]

Jaguars Sign Qadree Ollison

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free-agent running back Qadree Ollison to an undisclosed deal. Ollison was originally a fifth-round draft pick by the Atlanta Falcons in 2019. The 26-year-old spent three years in Atlanta and had 44 carries for 158 yards and five touchdowns in 19 games over three seasons before joining the Dallas Cowboys in […]

Brian Johnson Expected To Become Eagles Offensive Coordinator

Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson is expected to become the team's next offensive coordinator after Shane Steichen left the team to become the Indianapolis Colts' head coach. "The offensive coordinator is going to be Brian Johnson, that I don't think there's any question there. That you can take to the bank basically," ESPN's Adam […]

Commanders To Interview Eric Bieniemy On Thursday

The Washington Commanders will interview Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy for their still-vacant offensive coordinator position on Thursday, according to a source. Bieniemy remains the team's top candidate. Washington also spoke with former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman for the same position on Tuesday. The last two NFL head-coaching gigs were filled […]

Texans Expected To Draft QB With No. 2 Overall Pick

The Houston Texans have every intention of drafting a quarterback with the second overall pick in this year's draft, according to league sources familiar with the Texans' plan. It's pretty obvious, as Davis Mills is the only current signal-caller on the roster heading into the new league year. Mills finished tied for the league lead […]

Calvin Ridley Applying For Reinstatement

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley, who was suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games during the 2021 season, applied for reinstatement on Wednesday, according to a source. Ridley was suspended for all of the 2022 season and applied for reinstatement on the first day that he was eligible. The Jags acquired the 28-year-old pass-catcher […]

Sterling Shepard Cut By Giants

The New York Giants released wide receiver Sterling Shepard on Wednesday. When he took a pay cut last offseason, his new contract included an automatic void three days after the Super Bowl, so he is now officially a free agent. The Giants will carry a $4.3 million dead-money salary cap charge for Shepard this year. […]

Kyle Hendricks Expected To Miss Beginning Of Season

The Chicago Cubs aren't ready to put starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) on the injured list just yet, but president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said that Hendricks won't be ready for the start of the regular season. Hendricks is feeling great, though, and Hoyer expects him to throw off a mound soon. The 33-year-old […]

Chris Sale Could Be Ready By Opening Day

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said it's "realistic" that left-hander Chris Sale (wrist) will be ready by Opening Day. Sale threw a bullpen session on Wednesday and didn't have any setbacks, so there's a possibility he'll be ready to go in Boston's starting rotation when the regular season gets underway. The 33-year-old southpaw only […]

Trevor Story Hoping To Return In Second Half

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) said the best-case scenario for him in 2023 would be a second-half return. The worst-case scenario would be that he doesn't play at all this year, but he's currently feeling good and expects to return after the All-Star break. The 30-year-old had an internal-bracing procedure to fix the […]

Surgery On The Table For Frankie Montas

New York Yankees right-hander Frankie Montas (shoulder) continues to be evaluated, and a surgical option is "on the table," according to pitching coach Matt Blake. However, surgery would "not necessarily" be season-ending. The Yankees are doing their due diligence with Montas' shoulder injury with spring training starting for pitchers and catchers this week. The 29-year-old […]

Zack Britton Throwing For Interested Teams Wednesday

Free-agent relief pitcher Zack Britton (shoulder) is throwing a bullpen session on Wednesday for six interested teams. It remains to be seen which six teams will be in attendance, but it was reported several weeks ago that the Los Angeles Angels had "strong interest" in the left-hander, so it's likely they are one of the […]

No Setbacks For Alex Kirilloff

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) has had no setbacks heading into spring training, according to president of baseball operations Derek Falvey. "AK has been in a great spot. Our strength guys said [the wrist is] probably in as good of a spot as they've seen him coming into camp, where he's at. The early […]

Jacob deGrom Feeling Tightness In His Side

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) felt some tightness in his left side, and the Rangers are going to hold him back a day or two at spring training as a precaution due to how early it is in spring training. According to sources, deGrom would likely play through the issue if it was […]

Bryan Reynolds Open To Extension With Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds said that he's still open to a long-term contract extension with the team, and his difference of opinion about his worth led to his trade request in the offseason. "I want that to be a fair deal for both sides, not one side or the other. Not a crazy player […]

Andres Munoz Throws Bullpen Session

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (ankle) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and has been throwing for a while after having surgery to fuse two bones together in his right ankle two weeks after last season. Munoz wore a cast for six weeks and then a walking boot for six weeks. The Mariners might […]

Griffin Canning A Full-Go In Spring Training

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Griffin Canning (back) is pretty much a full-go at spring training after having mostly a normal offseason. He has already thrown a bunch of bullpen sessions and said he took up pilates and will do less lifting this year in order to keep his back healthy all season. Canning didn't pitch […]