Van Pelt joins Patriots

Fired Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt has been hired for the same job with the Patriots. The move gives first-time head coach Jerod Mayo an experienced voice on offense. Mayo is a former linebacker and linebackers coach.

RAVENS COORDINATOR >>

The Ravens have hired Zach Orr as their defensive coordinator after Mike Macdonald left to become the head coach of the Seahawks earlier this week.

COMMANDERS COACH >>

The Commanders have an agreement with Dan Quinn to hire him as coach, two people with knowledge of the move tell The Associated Press. Quinn has been the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator for the past three seasons.

MLB RANDLE OUT TWO WEEKS >>

Julius Randle will miss at least two weeks with his dislocated right shoulder, knocking the Knicks forward out at least through the AllStar break.

The 76ers were handed a $75,000 fine for failing to include Joel Embiid on their injury report “in an accurate and timely manner” before their Jan. 27 game at Denver. The NBA also fined the Pelicans $25,000 for a separate violation

TEAMS FINED >> MLB HAPPY BIRTHDAY; YOU LOSE >>

Jazz Chisholm Jr. got disappointing news on his 26th birthday, losing to the Marlins in the first salary arbitration decision of the year. The outfielder will be paid $2,625,000 rather than his $2.9 million request.

RIPKEN, HILL PART OF O’S GROUP >>

Cal Ripken Jr. and Grant Hill are part of the investor group that has agreed to buy the Orioles. So are former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and former Baltimore Mayor Kurt Schmoke.