Jesus Luzardo Wins Arbitration Case Over Marlins

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo won his salary arbitration hearing on Friday against the Marlins, according to a source. He will make $2.45 million in 2023 after the Marlins filed for $2.1 million. Luzardo is one of the bright spots for the Marlins rotation after he had a 3.32 ERA (3.12 FIP), 1.04 WHIP […]

Gunnar Henderson To Work At Short And Third Base

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Gunnar Henderson said he plans to take repetitions at both shortstop and third base during spring training and is ready to play wherever the team puts him. Henderson said knowing he'll be on the team "takes a little pressure off," but he's heading to camp with the mindset that he's trying […]

John Means Won't Return Until At Least July

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias said that starting pitcher John Means' (elbow) Tommy John recovery has been going as expected, but July will be on the early side of the timeline for his eventual return. The 29-year-old left-hander had Tommy John surgery in late April of last year, so fantasy managers shouldn't have been […]

Luis Severino Won't Pitch In World Baseball Classic

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino will not pitch for the Dominican Republic in the 2023 World Baseball Classic because general manager Brian Cashman didn't allow him, according to a source. It makes sense with 2022 being Severino's first full season back from Tommy John surgery. The 28-year-old right-hander also missed two months last […]

Don Martindale A Front-Runner For Colts Head-Coach Job

New York Giants defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale is considered a a front-runner for the Indianapolis Colts' head-coaching job, according to a source. The Colts are considering a rare third round of interviews with a select few finalist following an extensive second round of interviews that includes nine candidates. The Colts fired Frank Reich in […]

Dolphins Sign Vic Fangio To Three-Year Deal

The Miami Dolphins signed Vic Fangio to a three-year deal on Friday to make him their new defensive coordinator, according to sources. Fangio will make more than $4.5 million per season. The 64-year-old was highly coveted as a defensive coordinator this cycle as one of the most well-respected defensive minds in the game, so the […]

Cowboys Expected To Part Ways With Brett Maher

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said earlier this week that the team will be starting over at kicker in 2023, meaning they will move on from kicker Brett Maher. The 33-year-old will become a free agent next month, but the Cowboys won't be re-signing him after he famously missed six of his final seven extra-point […]

Mike Gesicki Expected To Leave In Free Agency

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki is headed for unrestricted free agency in March and is expected to sign elsewhere. From the moment the Dolphins hired Mike McDaniel as head coach, Gesicki's fit in the offense was questioned. Playing on the $10.9 million franchise tag in 2023, he finished with his fewest snaps, receptions (32) […]

Demarcus Robinson Undergoes Hernia Surgery

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (hernia) underwent sports-hernia surgery earlier this week, he announced on his official Instagram page. Robinson will become an unrestricted free agent next month, but the injury shouldn't limit him much, if at all, for offseason workouts. The 28-year-old was needed to step up for the Ravens in 2022 due […]

Texans Planning To Add At QB Position

New Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans was non-committal on a plan at quarterback during his introductory press conference, but he did say that the team plans to add to the position this offseason. Davis Mills was benched for two games in 2022 and replaced by Kyle Allen before regaining the starting role to close […]

Derek Carr Won't Extend Contract Trigger Date

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said on Thursday that he has no intention of extending the Feb. 15 trigger date on his contract to give the Raiders additional time to resolve his situation. On Feb. 15, more than $40 million in guarantees kick in for Carr, increasing the likelihood that he'll be released instead […]

Mecole Hardman Getting Second Opinions

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (pelvis) wants to play in the Super Bowl next Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles and is gathering second opinions on his core injury, but as of now he's doubtful to play. "I doubt he'll make the Super Bowl," head coach Andy Reid said. Hardman made his return in […]

John Lynch Staying As 49ers General Manager

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said he will remain the team's GM for the 2023 season. "I plan on being here," Lynch said. "I really do and I'm committed to doing this and I'm having a great time doing it and committed to finding a way to get a little bit better." Since […]

Saints Interview Joe Woods For DC Role

The New Orleans Saints interviewed former Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods for their open defensive coordinator position on Thursday, according to sources. Woods was on head coach Dennis Allen's staff with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2014. The Saints will have big changes to their defensive staff in 2023 after co-defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen […]

Saints Part Ways With Kris Richard

The New Orleans Saints have parted ways with co-defensive coordinator/secondary coach Kris Richard, according to sources. The Saints' other co-defensive coordinator, Ryan Nielsen, recently left the team to take the defensive coordinator job with the division-rival Atlanta Falcons, so New Orleans will have big changes to their defensive coaching staff in 2023. Richard had interviews […]

Doug Nussmeier Interviews For Ravens OC Job

Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier interviewed for the Baltimore Ravens' open offensive coordinator position on Wednesday, according to multiple sources. In his three years as Dallas' QBs coach, Dak Prescott set a team record for touchdown passes in a season (37), and he had five different starters, including Cooper Rush, who went 4-1 with […]

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 […]