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Greg Lewis To Interview For Saints Offensive-Coordinator Job
Baltimore Ravens wide receivers coach Greg Lewis will interview on Tuesday for the New Orleans Saints' offensive-coordinator job, according to a source. Lewis, who was a former NFL receiver himself, won two Super Bowls on head coach Andy Reid's staff with the Kansas City Chiefs before joining the Ravens in 2023. The Saints dismissed Pete […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Packers Request Permission To Speak With Dennard Wilson
The Green Bay Packers requested permission to speak with Baltimore Ravens secondary coach Dennard Wilson for their vacant defensive-coordinator job, according to a source. Wilson is also interviewing for the same position with the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday, and the Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants have also spoken with him as well. The […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Broncos Expected To Hire Pete Carmichael
The Denver Broncos and head coach Sean Payton are expected to hire former New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael to an unspecified role on the offensive staff alongside offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, another former Saints coach. Carmichael was fired by the Saints after the 2023 season following 15 years as their offensive coordinator. The […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Steelers Expected To Hire Arthur Smith As Offensive Coordinator
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to hire former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith as their offensive coordinator, according to sources. Smith had a top running game as the Tennessee Titans' offensive coordinator before becoming the Falcons' head coach three years ago. He'll now be coaching Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren and company in Pittsburgh. Smith […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Colt Keith To Play Second Base In 2024
Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said the team won't shut the door on prospect Colt Keith playing third base in the future, but he will play second base in 2024. "We think Colt can play second and third. We think he has the chance to be an average or better second baseman. […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Brian Serven Outrighted To Triple-A
The Toronto Blue Jays outrighted catcher Brian Serven to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday after he cleared waivers. Serven, a former fifth-round pick by the Colorado Rockies out of Arizona State, played in only 11 games with the Rockies in 2023, going 3-for-23 (.130) with a double and an RBI. The Blue Jays claimed him off […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Jarlin Garcia Expected To Be Game-Ready By May
Free-agent left-hander Jarlin Garcia (biceps), who missed all of the 2023 season with a nerve issue in his biceps, recently resumed throwing. However, he won't be ready for the start of spring training but is expected to be game-ready by around May 1. Around six teams have shown interest in Garcia. The 31-year-old Dominican southpaw […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Paul Skenes Invited To Spring Training
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Paul Skenes is one of a group of players that received non-roster invites to major-league spring training this year. In addition to Skenes, the Pirates also invited top prospects Termarr Johnson, Bubba Chandler, Jared Jones and Anthony Solometo. Skenes is the biggest name after Pittsburgh took him first overall in last […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Marlins Looking At Adalberto Mondesi
The Miami Marlins are still searching for a shortstop, and free-agent infielder Adalberto Mondesi is one consideration. Mondesi had surgery to fix his ACL in April of 2022 and was unable to get back onto the field while with the Boston Red Sox in 2023. The 28-year-old switch-hitter has plenty of speed when healthy, but […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Justin Turner Inks One-Year Deal With Blue Jays
Free-agent infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner signed a one-year deal with a $13 million base salary on Tuesday with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to a source. The deal includes $1.5 million in roster and performance bonuses for the 2024 season. While Turner can play both third and first base, he's primarily expected to serve as […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Anthony DeSclafani, Justin Topa Traded To Twins
The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handers Anthony DeSclafani and Justin Topa, along with prospects Gabriel Gonzalez and right-hander Darren Bowen, in a four-player package from the Seattle Mariners on Monday in exchange for second baseman Jorge Polanco, according to sources. Cash is also believed to be involved in the deal. DeSclafani and outfielder Mitch Haniger were […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Leslie Frazier To Interview With Dolphins This Week
Former Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator and NFL head coach Leslie Frazier will interview with the Miami Dolphins this week for their defensive-coordinator position, according to sources. The Dolphins' defensive-coordinator job opened up when the team parted ways with veteran Vic Fangio so that he could accept the same position with the Philadelphia Eagles so that […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Chargers Targeting Joe Hortiz As Next General Manager
The Los Angeles Chargers are targeting Baltimore Ravens director of player personnel Joe Hortiz as their new general manager, according to sources. Hortiz will be paired with new head coach Jim Harbaugh in LA. The 48-year-old has been with the Ravens for the last 26 years, starting as a football personnel assistant and holding his […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Falcons Name Jimmy Lake Their Defensive Coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons hired Jimmy Lake to be their next defensive coordinator, the team announced on Monday. Lake will reunite with new head coach Raheem Morris for the third time in his career. The two coaches first crossed paths in 2007 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, when Lake was Morris' assistant defensive backs coach. Lake […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
T.J. Hockenson Has Successful Knee Surgery
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) underwent successful surgery on Monday to fix his torn ACL. Hockenson tore both his ACL and MCL in a brutal hit to his right knee on Dec. 26 and missed the remainder of the regular season. With the injury coming so late in 2023, there's a chance the […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
George Kittle Considered Day-To-Day With Toe Injury
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (toe) is dealing with a toe issue and will be considered day-to-day as Super Bowl LVIII approaches in two weeks, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Kittle was on the field often in Sunday's win over the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship, but he apparently picked up […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Mariners Acquire Jorge Polanco From Twins
The Seattle Mariners acquired second baseman Jorge Polanco from the Minnesota Twins on Monday, according to sources. It's unclear what the Twins are receiving in return. The Twins exercised Polanco's $10.5 million club option for the 2024 season, even after he played in just 80 regular-season games due to ankle, knee and hamstring injuries. The […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Cardinals Designate Moises Gomez For Assignment
The St. Louis Cardinals designated outfielder Moises Gomez for assignment on Monday to make room for first baseman/outfielder Alfonso Rivas on the 40-man roster after they claimed him off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels. Gomez, a 25-year-old Venezuelan right-handed hitter, has yet to make his debut in the big leagues. In 131 games for […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Angels Designate Kolton Ingram For Assignment
The Los Angeles Angels designated reliever Kolton Ingram for assignment on Monday to make room for outfielder Aaron Hicks on the 40-man roster. Ingram, a 27-year-old left-hander, made his major-league debut in 2023 for the Angels and allowed seven runs (five earned) on eight hits (two homers allowed) while walking five and striking out seven […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Yankees Designate Diego Castillo For Assignment
The New York Yankees designated infielder/outfielder Diego Castillo for assignment on Monday to make room on the 40-man roster for left-hander Matt Gage, who was claimed off waivers from the Houston Astros. Castillo could be on the move soon to another organization after the Yankees claimed him off waivers this offseason. The 26-year-old Venezuelan only […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Walker Buehler May Be Delayed To Begin 2024 Season
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow), who had his second Tommy John surgery in August of 2022, may be delayed (by design) to open the 2024 regular season, according to general manager Brandon Gomes. Recent additions of Japanese lefty Yoshinobu Yamamoto and right-hander Tyler Glasnow allow the Dodgers to "slow play" Buehler entering the […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Plenty Of Concerns About Justin Turner
Free-agent infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner slashed a strong .276/.345/.455 with the Boston Red Sox in 2023 and is widely regarded as a great clubhouse presence. However, evaluators think most of Turner's playing time needs to be at DH, which is how he was used in Boston. He had 98 games at DH, 41 at first […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Rangers Have Discussed Brandon Belt
The Texas Rangers have had internal discussions about signing free-agent first baseman/designated hitter Brandon Belt, who played for manager Bruce Bochy in San Francisco. On paper, Belt is a perfect fit for the Rangers, as he'd effectively replace Mitch Garver in their lineup. However, the question all offseason has been how much cash general manager […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Rhys Hoskins Says He'll Be Full-Go In Spring Training
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins (knee) said he will be full-go in spring training. "I'm pretty bored as a competitor," Hoskins said. The 30-year-old tore his left ACL in spring training with the Philadelphia Phillies last year and missed the entire 2023 campaign. Had the Phillies advanced further in the postseason last fall, Hoskins […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Kadarius Toney To Practice Leading Up To Super Bowl
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hip), who has missed the team's last six games, will practice in the next two weeks leading up to the Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers. Toney was ruled out of Sunday's AFC Championship win over the Baltimore Ravens and apparently […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Charles Omenihu Suffers Torn ACL
Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu (knee) was optimistic on Sunday night about the knee injury he suffered in the win over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship, but it an MRI exam revealed that he did tear his ACL, according to a source. Omenihu has been a big part of the Chiefs' […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Mike MacDonald To Meet With Seahawks On Tuesday
Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald is scheduled to meet in person with general manager John Schneider and the Seattle Seahawks leadership on Tuesday morning to interview for the team's head-coaching position, according to sources. In addition to Seattle, the Washington Commanders plan to interview MacDonald for their head-coaching position after the Ravens were eliminated […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Steelers Interested In Re-Signing Mason Rudolph
Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II said the team still believes in quarterback Kenny Pickett, but they need better QB play moving forward and want to re-sign impending free-agent QB Mason Rudolph, who took over the starting job late in the 2023 season. The Steelers are looking to hire a new offensive coordinator that will […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Steelers Expected To Hire Offensive Coordinator Soon
Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II said that he believes the team's offensive-coordinator hire is going to get done "sooner rather than later" and that the decision is head coach Mike Tomlin's to make. "To be clear, it's Mike's hire. Head coaches hire their coordinators, and I think it'd be a mistake for me to […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago
Rams Interview Ron Rivera For Defensive-Coordinator Job
The Los Angeles Rams interviewed former Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera for their vacant defensive-coordinator position over the weekend, according to a source. Rivera was fired by Washington after the 2023 season, and while he isn't getting looks for another head-coaching job this cycle, the Rams and Dallas Cowboys are considering […]
Keith Hernandez 1 year ago