Orioles Designate Darwinzon Hernandez For Assignment

The Baltimore Orioles designated left-hander Darwinzon Hernandez for assignment on Thursday to make room on the 40-man roster for left-hander Cole Irvin, who was acquired in a trade with the Oakland Athletics. Baltimore landed Hernandez in a trade with the Boston Red Sox earlier this offseason, but the 26-year-old southpaw could be on the move […]

Astros Hire Dana Brown As New General Manager

The Houston Astros announced on Thursday that they have hired Atlanta Braves scouting executive Dana Brown as their new general manager. Despite winning the World Series last year, the Astros let go of previous GM James Click. The 55-year-old Brown was the vice president of scouting for the Braves over the last four years and […]

Brewers Sign Robert Stock To Minor-League Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent right-hander Robert Stock to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Stock pitched in South Korea in 2022 after previously appearing in the big leagues for the San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and New York Mets from 2018 to 2021. The […]

A's Acquire Darell Hernaiz In Trade With Orioles

The Oakland Athletics acquired infield prospect Darell Hernaiz from the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday in exchange for left-hander Cole Irvin and minor-league right-hander Kyle Virbitsky, according to sources. Hernaiz, who is only 21 years old, spent the 2022 season with Single-A Delmarva, High-A Aberdeen and Double-A Bowie, slashing a combined .273/.341/.438 with a .779 OPS, […]

Orioles Acquire Cole Irvin From A's

The Baltimore Orioles acquired left-hander Cole Irvin and minor-league right-hander Kyle Virbitsky from the Oakland Athletics on Thursday in exchange for infield prospect Darell Hernaiz, according to sources. Irvin, a 28-year-old southpaw, had a career-best 3.98 ERA (4.21 FIP), 1.16 WHIP and 17.3 percent strikeout rate in 30 starts covering 181 innings in his second […]

Adam Duvall "Full-Go" For Spring Training

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall (wrist) said he is "full-go" entering spring training after suffering a wrist injury last year. The Red Sox just signed Duvall to a one-year, $7 million deal. The 34-year-old had a career-high 38 home runs and league-leading 113 RBI for the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves in 2021, but […]

Luis Torrens Signs Minor-League Deal With Cubs

Free-agent catcher Luis Torrens signed a minor-league deal with the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday that includes an invite to major-league spring training. Torrens spent the 2022 season with the Seattle Mariners and hit .225/.283/.298 with a .581 OPS, three home runs, 15 RBI and 13 runs scored in 166 plate appearances and 55 games. The […]

Rays Sign Jaime Schultz, Gavin Collins

The Tampa Bay Rays signed right-hander Jaime Schultz and catcher Gavin Collins to minor-league deals on Wednesday that include invitations to major-league spring training. Schultz didn't pitch at all last year while dealing with an oblique injury, but the former Rays prospect will return to Tampa as pitching depth in 2023. In 26 major-league outings […]

Michael King Expects To Be Ready For Opening Day

New York Yankees relief pitcher Michael King (elbow) said that he expects to be ready for Opening Day after missing the final two-plus months of last season with a fractured right elbow. If healthy in 2023, King will likely be used as a multi-inning stopper in the Yankees' bullpen in the later innings in front […]

Giancarlo Stanton Feeling Great

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) played in only 110 games last year and hit .211 while dealing with left Achilles tendinitis. However, he told the Yankees that he's feeling great this offseason, according to a source. If he can stay healthy, there's a chance he could work himself into semi-regular appearances in […]

Orioles Avoid Arbitration With Austin Voth

The Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Austin Voth avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by agreeing to a one-year deal for the 2023 season. The deal also includes a team option for 2024. Financial terms weren't disclosed. Voth spent 2022 with both the Orioles and Washington Nationals, posting a 4.34 ERA (4.13 FIP), 1.39 WHIP and 20.4 […]

Starling Marte's Status TBD For Spring Training

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte's (core) status for spring training is up in the air following core-muscle surgery last November. "It has not yet been determined which of those tracks Marte is gonna be on, but it should be determined early next month," SNY's Andy Martino said. "It's likely that Marte is gonna spend […]

George Valera Recovering From Hand Surgery

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect George Valera (hand) is recovering from surgery on his right hand due to a broken hamate bone. The team's top position-player prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, had a similar surgery in 2018. He has been taking dry swings but is expected to be a bit behind the rest of the team's […]

Colts To Interview Raheem Morris Again

Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris will have his second interview for the Indianapolis Colts' head-coaching position at the end of this week, according to a source. Morris has also interviewed for the Denver Broncos' head-coaching position. He went 17-31 in three seasons as the head coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and 4-7 […]

Sean Payton Doesn't Have Second Interview Lined Up

Former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton was a favorite to land one of the five openings at head coach this offseason, but it doesn't seem a like second interview is coming for him at this point. However, he's scheduled to interview with the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday. Payton has already interviewed with the […]

Seahawks Expect To Re-Sign Geno Smith

When asked if the Seattle Seahawks are expected to re-sign impending free-agent quarterback Geno Smith this offseason, general manager John Schneider said, "Yeah, we do." Smith had a Pro Bowl-caliber season in 2022 and led Seattle to the playoffs in the first year after the team traded Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. In addition […]

Jonah Williams, Alex Cappa Miss Practice Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Jonah Williams (knee) and Alex Cappa (ankle) did not take part in the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday. Williams is dealing with a dislocated kneecap and didn't play in the Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills. Meanwhile, Cappa suffered an ankle injury in the regular season […]

A.J. Brown Removed From Injury Report

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (hip) was removed from the team's injury report on Wednesday after tweaking his left hip in the blowout win over the division-rival New York Giants in the Divisional Round. The Eagles didn't need Brown much in their 38-7 victory, and he disappointed his fantasy managers with only three receptions […]

Mecole Hardman Has A Chance To Play Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (abdomen) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, and head coach Andy Reid said Hardman "feels better than he did the last couple of weeks." If Hardman is able to return for the first time since getting hurt in Week 9, it will be the first time the […]

Patrick Mahomes Feeling Good

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) put in a full practice on Wednesday and was seen jogging on the field without a limp after suffering a right high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round win over the Jacksonville Jaguars last Saturday. "It's feeling good so far," Mahomes said. ""I felt better than I thought I […]

Jets Hire Nathaniel Hackett As Offensive Coordinator

The New York Jets hired former Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett as their offensive coordinator on Thursday, according to sources. Hackett previously called plays for the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars, where he worked with current Jets head coach Robert Saleh. He was widely revered during his time as the Green Bay Packers offensive […]

Gleyber Torres Could Find Himself On The Bench More

Last season, when New York Yankees infielders DJ LeMahieu and Gleyber Torres were both healthy on Opening Day, LeMahieu started at second base and Torres was on the bench. The next game, LeMahieu started at third base, which forced Josh Donaldson to the bench and Torres to second. LeMahieu is expected to resume seeing everyday […]

Oswald Peraza Could Be The Favorite To Start At Short

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, manager Aaron Boone and owner Hal Steinbrenner have said to expect a spring training shortstop competition between incumbent Isiah Kiner-Falefa and top prospects Oswald Peraza and Anthony Volpe, but the feeling around the organization is that Peraza might enter camp in the lead. He's ranked No. 62 on […]

DJ LeMahieu Feeling Much Better

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) is feeling significantly better in the offseason, according to a person with knowledge of the team's personnel decisions. The 34-year-old has worked out at the team's facility in Tampa this offseason and hasn't had any setbacks. He decided against offseason surgery after consulting with several doctors. Before his […]

Lucas Sims, Justin Dunn Should Be Ready For Camp

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims (back) and starting pitcher Justin Dunn (shoulder), who both missed time with injuries in 2022, have been throwing and should be ready for spring training. Meanwhile, reliever Tejay Antone's (forearm) throwing program has been slowed this offseason by a forearm issue, but it's unrelated to his elbow issue that […]

Diamondbacks Sign Jeurys Familia To Minor-League Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed veteran reliever and closer Jeurys Familia to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invite to major-league spring training. The 33-year-old right-hander was with the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies last year and struggled to the tune of a 6.09 ERA (4.94 FIP), 1.80 WHIP, 41 strikeouts and 22 […]

Paul Sewald, Andres Munoz May Get Late Start This Spring

Seattle Mariners relief pitchers Paul Sewald (elbow, heel) and Andres Munoz (foot), who both had surgeries this offseason, might not see much action early in spring training. However, relievers don't usually need much work in the spring to get ready, and they should both be fine for Opening Day. Both pitchers are a big part […]

Ken Giles To Throw For Interested Teams

Free-agent relief pitcher Ken Giles (elbow) will be throwing for interested teams two weeks from Wednesday on Feb. 8 at Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz. Giles is reportedly "100 percent healthy" after two years removed from having Tommy John surgery. The 32-year-old former closer has eight years of major-league experience with four different teams […]

Rays Sign Jeffrey Springs To Four-Year Extension

The Tampa Bay Rays signed left-hander Jeffrey Springs to a four-year, $31 million contract extension on Wednesday. If the Rays pick up his 2027 option, Springs can make up to as much as $65.75 million while also earning his performance bonuses. The 30-year-old southpaw had a career-best 2.46 ERA (3.04 FIP), 1.07 WHIP and 26.2 […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Not Expected To Be Active This Weekend

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had X-rays on Wednesday and isn't expected to be active this weekend for the NFC Championship game on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. It's not really a surprise given the fact that it has only been eight weeks since he broke his foot […]