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 […]

Justin Bour Announces His Retirement

First baseman Justin Bour officially announced his retirement from professional baseball on his Twitter account on Friday. "There comes a time in every players career when they know it's time to hang them up. Today is that day for me. Thank you baseball and everyone that helped me along the way," Bour wrote. The 34-year-old […]

Josh Naylor Likely To Skip World Baseball Classic

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (ankle) will likely skip the 2023 World Baseball Classic after aggravating a right ankle injury late in the postseason. Naylor initially injured the ankle in 2021 and began the 2022 season late. Despite playing through his ankle injury last year, he hit .256 with a .771 OPS, 20 home […]

Robinson Cano Playing In World Baseball Classic

Free-agent second baseman Robinson Cano is on Team Dominican Republic's roster for the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The 41-year-old played in only 33 major-league games for the New York Mets, San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves in 2022, but he could serve as a capable bat off the bench against right-handed pitchers in the tournament. […]

Mike Soroka Not Pitching In World Baseball Classic

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka (Achilles, elbow) will not pitch in this year's World Baseball Classic for Team Canada. Instead, Soroka will report to spring training in order to try and win a spot in the team's Opening Day rotation. The 25-year-old has had bad injury luck the last two years and hasn't pitched […]

Brad Miller Expected To Play Against Right-Handers

Texas Rangers outfielder Brad Miller, who hits left-handed, is expected to start in either left field or at designated hitter against right-handed pitchers in 2023. Miller dealt with several injuries last year, which likely contributed to his poor performance at the plate. The 33-year-old veteran slashed .212/.270/.320 with a .590 OPS, seven home runs, 32 […]

Sixto Sanchez Has Lost Almost 50 Pounds

Miami Marlins right-hander Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) said that he has progressed to throwing bullpen sessions and has lost 46 pounds this offseason. Sanchez said he's feeling physically stronger and hopes to land a spot on the team's Opening Day roster. Forty-six pounds is a lot. The 24-year-old had shoulder surgeries the last two years and […]

Dodgers Sign Rubby De La Rosa To Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent right-hander Rubby De La Rosa to a minor-league deal on Friday. De La Rosa hasn't pitched in the majors since making nine relief appearances for the Arizona Diamondbacks back in 2017. The 33-year-old started in the Dodgers organization and made his MLB debut with the Blue in 2011. He's […]

Phillies, Jose Alvarado Avoid Arbitration

The Philadelphia Phillies and relief pitcher Jose Alvarado avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $3.45 million deal. The 27-year-old left-hander started off on the wrong foot in 2022 but bounced back in a big way and finished with a 3.18 ERA (1.92 FIP), 1.22 WHIP, two saves and a career-high 81 […]

David Montgomery May Not Return To Chicago

ESPN's Field Yates isn't expecting the Chicago Bears to re-sign impending free-agent running back David Montgomery this offseason. The Bears have the most salary cap space of any NFL team this year, and Montgomery is well-respected by the organization. However, Chicago also has Khalil Herbert and Trestan Ebner at the position, so the Bears may […]

Brian Burns Could Receive Large Extension

Football Outsiders' Aaron Schatz predicts that the Carolina Panthers will sign defensive end Brian Burns to a large contract extension this offseason in order to establish him as a foundational piece for their franchise while also lowering his $16 million salary cap cost for the 2023 season. The fourth-year player had 12.5 sacks in 2022, […]