Pirates Sign Kevin Plawecki To Minor-League Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent catcher Kevin Plawecki to a minor-league deal on Saturday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Pitchers and catchers will report to camp on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Plawecki played for the Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers in 2022, hitting a combined .220/.286/.286 with a .572 OPS, only one […]

Jason Adam Wins Arbitration Case

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Jason Adam won his salary arbitration case against the team on Saturday and will make $1.775 million instead of the $1.55 million that the Rays offered. Despite the deal, the Rays could work out a contract extension for the 31-year-old pitcher this spring. In his first year with the Rays last […]

Marlins Acquire A.J. Puk From The A's

The Miami Marlins acquired left-handed pitcher A.J. Puk from the Oakland Athletics on Saturday in exchange for outfielder JJ Bleday. With the move to Miami, Puk will likely be ticketed for a relief role, at least to begin the 2023 season, given the stacked nature of the Marlins' current starting rotation. It's a bit of […]

Commanders Have Extension Talks With Daron Payne

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said the team has had contract-extension talks with defensive tackle Daron Payne. The 25-year-old was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his fifth NFL season, and he led the Commanders in 2022 with 11.5 sacks while also recording a career-high 64 tackles (32 solo), 18 […]

Calais Campbell Will Return For A 16th Season

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell confirmed on NFL GameDay on Sunday morning that he will return in 2023 for his 16th NFL season. Campbell injured his knee in Week 15 and returned in the Week 18 regular season finale. He finished his 15th NFL season in 2022 (third with the Ravens) with 36 tackles […]

Jason Kelce To Consider Retirement This Offseason

Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce will consider retirement in the weeks ahead. He will likely make his final decision on his playing future before the new league year begins in March, and the Eagles would like to have his decision by then as well. "I know it's coming," Kelce said. "It's getting closer and […]

Frank Clark Could Make History In Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark needs three sacks against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday to become the NFL's all-time postseason sack leader. Clark currently sits in third place all time with 13.5 playoff sacks, behind only leader Willie McGinest (16) and Bruce Smith (14.5). Clark has 2.5 sacks so […]

Packers Open To Trading Aaron Rodgers

The Green Bay Packers are waiting for quarterback Aaron Rodgers to make a decision on his playing future, and asking for a trade and retirement are options. The Packers are respecting Rodgers' need for time to make his decision, and they are open to working with the four-time MVP on a trade if that's what […]

Josh Allen Doesn't Need Surgery, On Track For 2023

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) is on track to be fully healthy for the 2023 season and won't need surgery after fighting through a pretty serious right elbow injury in the second half of 2022. He's progressing well from a partially torn UCL, which forced him to wear a brace for a few games […]

Jalen Hurts Won't Be 100 Percent In Super Bowl

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (shoulder) is feeling better after suffering an SC joint sprain in his right shoulder on Dec. 18, but he's still not 100 percent healthy heading into Sunday's Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs. "I'm getting there," Hurts has said to reporters on more than one occasion. "I've made it […]

Patrick Mahomes In A Better Spot Physically

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle), who has been recovering from a high right ankle sprain that he suffered in the Divisional Round against the Jacksonville Jaguars, was said to look noticeably better at practice this week than he did in the win over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship. Mahomes just tried […]

Blue Jays Sign Luke Bard To Minor-League Deal

The Toronto Blue Jays inked free-agent right-hander Luke Bard to a minor-league deal on Saturday with an invitation to major-league spring training. The team also invited non-roster catcher Jamie Richie to big-league camp. Bard pitched for the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees last year, going a combined 1-1 with a sparkling 1.80 ERA […]

Zach Neto, Ben Joyce Among Non-Roster Invites For Angels

Los Angeles Angels shortstop prospect Zach Neto and pitching prospect Ben Joyce are among the team's 38 non-roster invites to major-league spring training this year. Both Neto and Joyce were drafted in 2022. MLB Pipeline had Neto listed as the Angels' No. 2 prospect, while Joyce landed at No. 12. Neto made a strong professional […]

Ky Bush Dealing With Minor Oblique Injury

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Ky Bush (oblique), one of the team's top pitching prospects, wasn't among the team's non-roster invites to major-league spring training because he's dealing with a minor oblique injury and the Angels didn't want to rush him to get ready for camp. Bush was ranked by MLB Pipeline as the team's No. […]

Khalil Lee Outrighted To The Minors

The New York Mets outrighted outfielder Khalil Lee to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday. Lee was designated for assignment on Monday but cleared waivers and will remain in the organization for the time being. The 24-year-old was recently accused of domestic violence and is under investigation. The possibility of a suspension down the line exists. Lee […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Jung-hoo Lee Could Be Posted

Japanese starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Korean outfielder Jung-hoo Lee will both be competing in this year's World Baseball Classic, and there is a strong belief among MLB teams that they will both be posted by their international clubs after the 2023 season. It will ultimately be up to Yamamoto's Orix Buffaloes and Lee's Kiwoom […]

Mariners Sign Carson Fulmer To Minor-League Deal

The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent right-hander Carson Fulmer to a minor-league deal on Friday. Fulmer did not make any appearances at the major-league level in 2022, instead spending his season at Triple-A Oklahoma City in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. He went 6-6 with a 2.86 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 35 walks and 62 strikeouts in […]

Tejay Antone To Miss First Half Of Season

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tejay Antone (forearm) had a setback with his right elbow and likely will not be ready to pitch in the first half of the 2023 season due to a flexor strain in his right forearm. It comes after he missed all of last season while recovering from a second Tommy John […]

David Peralta Agrees With Dodgers On Friday

Free-agent outfielder David Peralta and the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal on Friday, according to sources. Incentives can take the total of the deal up to $8 million. The 35-year-old left-handed hitter will join Trayce Thompson, Chris Taylor and others to likely see at-bats in left field for the Dodgers […]

Brewers Sign Jon Singleton To Minor-League Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent first baseman Jon Singleton to a minor-league deal on Friday that includes an invite to big-league spring training. The Brewers also invited catching prospect Jeferson Quero to MLB camp as a non-roster invitee. Singleton has only spent two seasons in the majors for the Houston Astros back in 2014 and […]

Cristian Javier Signs Five-Year Extension With Astros

Right-hander Cristian Javier signed a five-year, $64 million contract extension with the Houston Astros on Friday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The deal contains performance bonuses. The 25-year-old was excellent in his third MLB season in 2022, going 11-9 with a career-best 2.54 ERA (3.16 FIP), 0.95 WHIP and career-high 33.2 percent strikeout […]

Michael Fulmer Agrees With Cubs Friday

Free-agent right-hander Michael Fulmer agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Chicago Cubs on Friday, according to sources. Fulmer began his major-league career as a starter for the Detroit Tigers, and he won the American League Rookie of the Year in 2016 before being named to the All-Star team in 2017. But now he's a […]

Browns Not Expected To Re-Sign Jadeveon Clowney

ESPN's Field Yates doesn't think the Cleveland Browns will re-sign impending free-agent edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney this offseason. The writing is written clearly on the wall for this one. Clowney was benched in the regular season finale after making public comments that were critical of Cleveland's coaching staff. He also said suggested he'd likely be […]

Avonte Maddox, Landon Dickerson Will Play Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (toe) and offensive guard Landon Dickerson (elbow) both put in full practices on Friday and were removed from the final injury report for Super Bowl LVII. They will both be available to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Maddox was injured in Week 16 but returned for the NFC […]

L'Jarius Sneed Will Play Against Eagles

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (knee) was upgraded to a full practice on Friday and was removed from the final injury report for the Super Bowl. He will play in Sunday's big game against the Philadelphia Eagles, which could be bad news for Eagles receiver A.J. Brown. Sneed suffered a concussion in the AFC […]

Patrick Mahomes Cleared To Play In Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) practiced in full all week and was removed from the final injury report for Super Bowl LVII on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 27-year-old suffered a right high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round against the Jacksonville Jaguars but somehow managed to suit up in the win over […]

Kliff Kingsbury Could Join Texans Coaching Staff

Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury is talking to the Houston Texans on Friday about a job on new head coach DeMeco Ryans' coaching staff, according to sources. After getting fired as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals following the 2022 season, he booked a one-way trip to Thailand for some time away. He's […]

Taylor Lewan Expects To Be Released; Could Retire

Tennessee Titans three-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Taylor Lewan (knee) said he expects to be released before he has to decide whether or not he wants to continue his career. Lewan only played in two games in 2022 before being placed on season-ending Injured Reserve due to a knee injury. Injuries have been an issue […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kadarius Toney Good To Go

Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) and Kadarius Toney (ankle, hamstring) will not carry injury designations into Super Bowl LVII on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Both wideouts missed practice all of last week and were listed as questionable for the big game a week ago, but they returned to practice this week […]

Tom Brady Files Retirement Papers Friday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady officially fired a letter on Friday with the NFL and NFL Players Association, reconfirming his Feb. 1 retirement, according to sources. For those still with hope that Brady would back out of retirement for a second time in two years, this silences any questions about whether he might return […]