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Juwan Morgan, Nik Stauskas, Duane Washington Jr. Waived
Indiana Pacers forwards Malik Fitts, Juwan Morgan, and guards Nik Stauskas and Duane Washington Jr. have been waived by the organization. The team has a verbal agreement with superstar center Deandre Ayton. That deal is worth $133 million over the next four seasons. That being said, the Pacers need to clear salary cap space in […]
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D'Angelo Russell Wants To Sign Extension With Wolves
Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell mentioned that he'd love to sign an extension with the organization. The 26-year-old said that he'd like to get a deal done before the season begins. He is entering the final year of his deal, which carries a base salary of $31 million. It seems likely that Wolves would want […]
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Deandre Ayton Agrees To Offer Sheet With Pacers
The Phoenix Suns officially have 48 hours to match the Indiana Pacers maximum offer sheet on Deandre Ayton. The stud big man has agreed to a four-year $133 million deal with the organization. The Suns clearly haven't viewed Ayton as a max-level player, so we'll see if this changes their tune. This is the largest […]
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Teoscar Hernandez Blasts Two Homers
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez put on a show during Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 29-year-old outfielder blasted two home runs and knocked in four runs during the 8-2 victory. This marks his first multi-homer game of the season. Hernandez struggled to do anything with the bat earlier in the season. Now, […]
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Garrett Whitlock Likely To Return This Weekend
Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock (hip) is expected to return from the injured list this weekend. The 26-year-old made it through his second minor league rehab outing on Tuesday. He didn't experience any issues, so Whitlock is set to return to the bullpen. He holds a 3.51 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and a 49/11 K/BB […]
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Rich Hill To Throw On Thursday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rich Hill (knee) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Thursday. The 42-year-old threw off flat ground on Wednesday, so he appears to be making progress. However, the Red Sox continue to be cautious with the veteran southpaw. The hope is that Hill is cleared to face live hitters, […]
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JT Brubaker Sharp Against Marlins
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker posted his best start of the season versus the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The right-hander went seven shutout innings, three hits allowed, and nine strikeouts in the loss. The 28-year-old has a 3.10 ERA over his last 10 starts. Sadly, Brubaker didn't record the win here as Duane Underwood […]
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Jon Gray Tosses Gem On Wednesday
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray put together a masterful performance versus the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. The right-hander went seven innings, one hit allowed, and struck out nine batters in the 5-2 victory. Those nine strikeouts were the third-most that Gray has recorded in a single game this season. He has struggled at times […]
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Kyle Hendricks Not Close To A Return
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) is still two or three weeks away from being able to play catch, according to manager David Ross. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since July 6th due to a right shoulder strain. It sounds like it could be quite some time before we see Hendricks back on a […]
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Mike Trout Won't Play In Wednesday's Game
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. The superstar outfielder was pulled from Tuesday's contest due to back spasms. This issue isn't something that is expected to require a stint on the injured list. Taylor Ward will slide over and start in […]
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Nick Senzel Gets Scratched On Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (back) has been scratched from Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. The 27-year-old appears to be dealing with back stiffness, so he shouldn't land on the injured list. Stuart Fairchild will take over his spot in center field and bat ninth against righty Luis Severino. Fantasy managers shouldn't bother […]
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Esteury Ruiz Remains In The Lineup On Wednesday
San Diego Padres outfielder Esteury Ruiz is in the starting lineup for the second straight day. The 23-year-old made his MLB debut on Tuesday with a two hit performance. He'll bat ninth and play left field against right-hander Chad Kuhl on Wednesday. Between two leagues, Ruiz has 13 homers and 60 stolen bases this season […]
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Jo Adell Recalled On Wednesday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell has been recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday. The once top former prospect has failed to establish himself in the big leagues. Possibly, this time he'll be ready to finally make the correct adjustments to his game. The 23-year-old is hitting .250/.276/.417 with three homers and 10 RBI […]
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Seahawks Could Trade For Jimmy Garoppolo
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo could still be on the move before the season begins. The Seattle Seahawks have reportedly discussed the possibility of trading for the veteran signal caller. At this point, the Seahawks might be out of options with Baker Mayfield getting traded to the Carolina Panthers. Now, the Seahawks are stuck […]
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Dalton Schultz Is Not Close To Extension
Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz is reportedly not close with the organization on a long term extension. The 26-year-old is currently under the franchise tag, so the two sides have until Friday to agree on a deal. Otherwise, Schultz will play out the tag before becoming a free agent next summer. The Cowboys could […]
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Nikola Jovic Doesn't Practice On Monday
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (quad) was unable to practice on Monday. This quad issue seems minor, but the team will likely be cautious with Jovic. He has shown flashes in the Summer League, but is unlikely to play a big role in the rotation. The Heat roster is crowded, so head coach Erik Spoelstra […]
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Omer Yurtseven Doesn't Practice On Monday
Miami Heat center Omer Yurtseven (quad) was unable to practice on Monday. The team is going to take the cautious approach and rest Yurtseven during Tuesday's summer league contest. He tweaked his quad during the World Cup qualifiers, so there's a good chance won't play at all in Las Vegas. The expectation is that Yurtseven […]
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Pacers Have Serious Interest In Deandre Ayton
The Indiana Pacers are reportedly serious about bringing in Deandre Ayton this summer. The superstar big man wants a max deal, but the Phoenix Suns appear unwilling to do that. The Pacers are expected to move on from Myles Turner, so a sign-and-trade between the two teams could be possible. Phoenix will be given the […]
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Malcolm Brogdon Committed To Being Sixth Man
Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon will have a new role heading into next season. The 29-year-old was traded from the Indiana Pacers earlier this offseason. The veteran guard was a starter in Indiana, but is expected to be a sixth man with Boston. Head coach Brad Stevens recently mentioned that he wants Brogdon to embrace […]
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Daniel Lynch Activated From Injured List
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Daniel Lynch (finger) has been activated from the injured list on Monday. He'll take the ball for the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since late June due to a blister on his index finger. However, Lynch wasn't pitching that well before […]
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Kevin Gausman Likely To Return On Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (ankle) is hopeful to return to the starting rotation on Tuesday. The right-hander missed his scheduled start on Thursday and hasn't pitched since then. Although, Gausman did throw a bullpen session on Friday, which is good news for the team. The organization sounds optimistic that Gausman will be […]
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Royals Acquire Drew Waters
The Kansas City Royals have acquired outfielder Drew Waters, pitcher Andrew Hoffmann, and infielder CJ Alexander from the Atlanta Braves. In exchange, the Braves will receive a competitive balance selection (35th overall) in the 2022 MLB Draft. Waters was blocked from regular playing time in Atlanta, so this trade should be a benefit to him. […]
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Robinson Cano Joins Braves Roster
Atlanta Braves infielder Robinson Cano has been recalled to the big league roster on Monday. The 39-year-old was acquired by the Braves in a trade with the San Diego Padres over the weekend. The veteran second baseman is hitting .149/.182/.189 with one homer in 77 plate appearances this season. He offers basically nothing in terms […]
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Whit Merrifield Lands On Injured List
Kansas City Royals infielder Whit Merrifield (toe) will be placed on the injured list. The 33-year-old has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right toe. He's out of the Royals' lineup on Monday for the first time in 553 games. The expectation is that Merrifield will be in a walking boot for the […]
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Kris Bryant Pulled During Sunday's Game
Colorado Rockies third baseman Kris Bryant was removed early during Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Fantasy managers shouldn't have to worry because his departure doesn't seem to be serious. He reportedly cramped up, so the team decided to take the cautious approach. The right-hander slugger is expected to be placed on the paternity leave […]
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Nick Madrigal To Be Re-Evaluated
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nick Madrigal (groin) was forced to exit early during Sunday's rehab game. The young infielder will be re-evaluated after experiencing tightness in his groin. He has been sidelined since mid-June due to a left groin strain. The 25-year-old is hopeful to rejoin the Cubs roster at some point during the second […]
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Braves Acquire Robinson Cano
The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a deal to acquire second baseman Robinson Cano from the San Diego Padres for cash considerations. They will receive the 39-year-old slugger on a veteran minimum deal. The New York Mets are on the hook for $24 million after releasing Cano earlier in the season. Cano has struggled with […]
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Austin Riley Collects Three Hits
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley put together a strong performance during Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. Riley went 3-for-6 with a solo home run and three RBI in 12-inning marathon victory. The 25-year-old blasted his 23rd home run of the season. He also came through with the game-winning RBI single in the bottom […]
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Albert Pujols Has Big Game
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols saw a rare start against a right-handed pitcher on Sunday. The 42-year-old has heavily struggled with the bat, but came up with a huge performance here. Pujols went 3-for-4 with a home run to help his team get the 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. His homer, the […]
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Whit Merrifield Will Undergo MRI
Kansas City Royals infielder Whit Merrifield (toe) is set to undergo an MRI after exiting early during Sunday's game. The 33-year-old was pulled during Sunday's contest due to discomfort in his right toe. The Royals had X-rays done, which came back negative. However, they want to be safe and have further evaluation on Merrifield. Fantasy […]
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