Mets Sign DJ Stewart To Minor-League Deal

The New York Mets signed free-agent outfielder DJ Stewart to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Stewart was taken in the first round (25th overall) by the Baltimore Orioles in 2015, and he spent his first five seasons with the team. He managed to play in only three […]

Stephen Strasburg Has Resumed Throwing

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (ribs, shoulder) is throwing near his home in D.C., but his pitching prognosis remains unclear after thoracic outlet surgery. Strasburg had surgery in July of 2021 but made only one start last season before being shut down again. With just eight total starts over the last three seasons due […]

Anthony Rendon Feeling "Fantastic"

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) is said to be feeling "fantastic" this offseason after a season that was marred by injury in 2022. Rendon had right wrist surgery in June, and although he was able to return late in the year, he played in a career-low 47 games and hit a very […]

Kodai Senga Had Iffy Physical With Mets

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga throws 100 mph and has a forkball so nasty that it's called a "ghost pitch," but he only received a $75 million deal over five years as a mid-rotation starter due to what sources are calling an iffy physical with the team. It's common for Japanese pitchers to […]

Shane Steichen To Interview With Colts Again

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen is scheduled to have his second interview for the Indianapolis Colts' head-coaching position on Saturday. It was reported on Thursday that the Colts could have a rare third round of coaching interviews, so they're clearly taking their time with a decision. Steichen has plenty of competition for the Colts […]

Aaron Glenn Expected To Get Another Look In Arizona

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is expected to get another interview for the Arizona Cardinals' head-coaching position, according to a league source. Glenn also had a second interview for the head-coaching job for the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, so he's in play for the final two head-coaching opportunities in the NFL this cycle. He […]

Mike White To Draw Interest As High-End Backup

New York Jets impending free-agent quarterback Mike White is likely to draw interest on the open market this offseason as a high-end backup. White had his moments in 2022 after taking over for the struggling Zach Wilson, but he's injury-prone and commits too many turnovers. He has started only seven games in his NFL game, […]

Falcons Still Consider Feleipe Franks A Tight End

It sounds as though the Atlanta Falcons haven't given up on making Feleipe Franks a tight end. The former college quarterback was moved to the tight end position last year and showed flashes during training camp, but he didn't have any catches during the regular season and was only targeted twice. Franks is under contract […]

Falcons Expected To Re-Sign Olamide Zaccheaus, KhaDarel Hodge

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to re-sign impending unrestricted free-agent wide receivers Olamide Zaccheaus and KhaDarel Hodge this offseason. Zaccheaus was second on the team with 40 catches for 533 yards in 2022. "Just an extremely unselfish guy and the kind of guy you want in your program," wide receivers coach T.J. Yates said. Hodge […]

Is Desmond Ridder The Future In Atlanta?

The Athletic's Josh Kendall writes that the consensus is that nobody outside the Atlanta Falcons building knows whether the team is committed to quarterback Desmond Ridder for the long term because no one inside the building is talking. Ridder started the final four games of 2022 and went 73-for-115 for 708 yards, two touchdowns and […]

Chiefs Optimistic About JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kadarius Toney

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is particularly optimistic that wide receivers JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) and Kadarius Toney (ankle, hamstring) will be able to play in the Super Bowl on Feb. 12 against the Philadelphia Eagles. "He's in a good place," Reid said about Smith-Schuster. Smith-Schuster and Toney have yet to practice this week, […]

Patrick Mahomes Says He's In "A Good Spot"

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) said he didn't aggravate his right high-ankle sprain in the AFC Championship win over the Cincinnati Bengals and just experienced general soreness from a physical game. "Other than that, I'm in a good spot," Mahomes said. He was somehow able to practice in full all of last week […]

Mark Leiter Jr. Re-Signs With Cubs

Right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. re-signed a minor-league deal with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday that includes an invite to major-league spring training. Leiter returns to the Cubbies after being pushed off the 40-man roster this offseason. The 31-year-old posted a career-best 3.99 ERA (4.29 FIP), 1.14 WHIP, his first three MLB saves, 25 walks and […]

Max Kepler Likely Staying With Twins

The probability of the Minnesota Twins trading outfielder Max Kepler has been significantly reduced with spring training quickly approaching. The Twins are fully stocked on left-handed-hitting corner outfielders with Joey Gallo, Kepler, Trevor Larnach, Matt Wallner and Nick Gordon. The desired interest in Kepler just wasn't there this offseason after he produced a 2.0 wins […]

Orioles Invite Jackson Holliday To Camp

Baltimore Orioles shortstop prospect Jackson Holliday has been invited to major-league spring training as a non-roster player. The son of former big-league outfielder Matt Holliday, Jackson was the first overall pick by the O's last year. In 20 games for the team's rookie-level affiliate and Single-A Delmarva, the 19-year-old hit .297/.489/.422 with a .911 OPS, […]

Termarr Johnson Invited To Big-League Camp

Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Termarr Johnson, who was the fourth overall pick in last year's draft, has been invited to major-league spring training as a non-roster invitee. The 18-year-old hit .222/.366/.365 with a .731 OPS, one homer, six RBI, seven runs scored and six stolen bases in 23 games with the team's rookie-level affiliate and […]

Pirates Sign Chris Owings To Minor-League Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent infielder Chris Owings to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Owings, a veteran of 10 major-league seasons, spent the 2022 season with the Baltimore Orioles but hit just .107/.254/.143 with no homers, six runs scored and a stolen base in 26 games played. […]

Luis Arraez Wins Arbitration Case Over Marlins

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez won his salary arbitration case at $6.1 million over the team on Thursday, according to a source. The Minnesota Twins filed a number of $5 million before they traded Arraez to the Marlins this offseason, but the number didn't change following his trade. Arraez won the American League batting […]

Texans Interview Nick Caley For Offensive Coordinator

The Houston Texans interviewed New England Patriots tight ends coach Nick Caley for their offensive coordinator position on new head coach DeMeco Ryans' staff on Wednesday, according to a source. Caley is a rising young coach. The Texans also interviewed San Francisco 49ers passing-game coordinator Bobby Slowik and Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers coach Troy Walters […]

Panthers Request Permission To Interview Jim Bob Cooter

The Carolina Panthers have requested permission to interview Jacksonville Jaguars passing-game coordinator Jim Bob Cooter for their offensive coordinator opening, according to a source. The Panthers have also added Detroit Lions assistant head coach/running backs coach Duce Staley to their staff, and although his title is not known, he clearly wasn't hired as the offensive […]

Duce Staley Joining Panthers Staff

Detroit Lions assistant head coach/running backs coach Duce Staley is leaving to join the Carolina Panthers and head coach Frank Reich's coaching staff, according to sources. The title and nature of Staley's role in Carolina is unknown at this time. Staley and Reich have history working together, as Staley served as the running backs coach […]

Vic Fangio To Become Dolphins Defensive Coordinator

After speaking with multiple teams about their defensive coordinator position, Vic Fangio has decided to join the Miami Dolphins as their next defensive coordinator and will officially accept the position after the Super Bowl. Fangio was also linked to the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos. He has been a defensive consultant for the Philadelphia […]

Mike McCarthy To Call Plays In 2023

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that head coach Mike McCarthy will call the offensive plays in 2023, and a version of the offenses he ran with the Green Bay Packers will be coming to Dallas. It will be the first time the Cowboys' head coach has also called offensive plays since Jason Garrett did […]

Josh Sills Placed On Commissioner's Exempt List

The NFL placed Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Josh Sills on the Commissioner's Exempt List following Wednesday's indictment by a grand jury in Ohio. Sills can't take part in practices and games or travel with the team while he's on the list. The matter will be reviewed under the league's personal-conduct policy. The 25-year-old was indicted […]

Cowboys Want Ezekiel Elliott Back In 2023

Both Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and executive vice president Stephen Jones were adamant that they want running back Ezekiel Elliott back in 2023, but Stephen Jones reiterated it "has to work financially" for both sides. Elliott said recently that he'd be willing to take a pay cut to stay in Dallas. He has a […]

Brock Purdy Still Undecided On Surgery

As of Wednesday, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) was still considering his options, although general manager John Lynch said all the experts seem to be suggesting a surgery to fix his torn UCL that will require a six-month rehab. If that's the case, head coach Kyle Shanahan said he's content with Purdy and […]

Dylan Moore Avoids Arbitration With Three-Year Deal

The Seattle Mariners and super utilityman Dylan Moore avoided salary arbitration on Wednesday by agreeing to a three-year, $8.875 million extension, according to sources. The deal contains no options and escalators to $9 million-plus while buying out one free-agent year. Moore posted a strong .368 on-base percentage in 2022 and played seven different positions. The […]

Gray Fenter Signs With Yankees

Free-agent right-hander Gray Fenter signed a minor-league deal with the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Fenter was formerly with the Baltimore Orioles and San Francisco Giants and had a nice 2.95 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 21 1/3 innings for the Lancaster Barnstormers of the independent Atlantic League in 2022. The 27-year-old was previously drafted […]

Paul Sewald Should Be Ready For Spring Training

Seattle Mariners closer Paul Sewald (elbow, heel) has resumed throwing and should be ready to pitch in spring training games. Sewald had surgeries on his right elbow and his heel in the offseason. The 32-year-old could be eased into spring training action, but relievers typically don't need a ton of work before the regular season. […]

Cal Raleigh Had Offseason Thumb Surgery

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (thumb) underwent offseason surgery on his left thumb. Raleigh was able to catch left-hander Marco Gonzales' bullpen session on Tuesday in Arizona without any issues, though, so he should be ready for the start of the 2023 season. The 26-year-old still hasn't been cleared for full baseball activities, so he […]