Indians Acquire Oscar Mercado

The Cleveland Indians acquired outfield prospect Oscar Mercado from the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday in exchange for outfielders Conner Capel and Jhon Torres, according to a source. Mercado was ranked as St. Louis' No. 10 prospect. He was hitting .285 with eight home runs, 42 RBI and 31 steals in 100 games with Triple-A […]

Red Sox Don't Expect Dustin Pedroia Back In 2018

Boston Red Sox general manager Dave Dombrowski said the team isn't expecting second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) back this season. In just 11 at-bats this year, Pedroia has just one hit (.091). It was fairly obvious when the Red Sox traded for second baseman Ian Kinsler on Monday night that they weren't expecting Pedroia to […]

Brian Goodwin Placed On DL

The Kansas City Royals placed outfielder Brian Goodwin (groin) on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday with a left groin strain. He will be eligible to return on Aug. 8. In corresponding moves, the team called up first baseman Ryan O'Hearn from Triple-A Omaha and moved infielder Cheslor Cuthbert to the 60-day DL. It's a […]

Matt Harvey Staying With Reds

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Matt Harvey won't be moved at the non-waiver trade deadline on Tuesday, according to a source. It doesn't mean Harvey won't be moved next month, as a handful of teams were interested in him, including the Braves, Brewers and Giants. He's been better since moving to Cincinnati but remains mediocre in […]

Phillies Acquire Aaron Loup

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired relief pitcher Aaron Loup from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday in exchange for pitcher Jacob Waguespack, according to a source. Loup is mainly a lefty specialist and holds a 4.54 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and career-high 10.6 K/9 in 35 2/3 innings this year. He has no fantasy value. Waguespack is […]

Nats Activate Anthony Rendon

The Washington Nationals activated third baseman Anthony Rendon from the family medical leave list on Tuesday, and he's back in the starting lineup. He's hitting second and starting at the hot corner against Mets starter Steven Matz on Tuesday. Get Rendon back into your lineups in all leagues.

Cubs Acquire Brandon Kintzler

The Chicago Cubs acquired relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler from the Washington Nationals on Tuesday in exchange for right-handed reliever Jhon Romero. Kintzler has a 3.59 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 31 strikeouts in 42 2/3 innings this year and will move to a setup role in Chicago. He doesn't have much fantasy value at all. Romero […]

Matt Harvey In The Fray For Giants

The San Francisco Giants are interested in acquiring Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Matt Harvey, according to sources. Harvey has been a candidate to be traded for a while, so it looks like he'll be changing teams at the deadline. He's been better since moving to the Reds and his velocity has been on the rise, […]

Derrius Guice Drawing Praise From Coaches

Washington Redskins rookie running back Derrius Guice has been drawing praise from the coaching staff for his presence in meeting rooms. He has also been working on his pass protection and has showed his aggressive nature. The coaches want to make sure he doesn't overcommit and lose leverage on his man. Guice was a steal […]

Alex Smith Comfortable With Jamison Crowder

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith has looked very comfortable throwing to wide receiver Jamison Crowder in training camp. Smith has hit him multiple times on quick slants and dig routes. It hasn't been a secret that Crowder and Smith have been tied at the hip, but it's another reminder that Crowder will once again be […]

Orioles In Discussions Regarding Jonathan Schoop, Kevin Gausman

The Baltimore Orioles remain involved in late deadline discussion deals regarding second baseman Jonathan Schoop and possibly starting pitcher Kevin Gausman, according to a source. The deadline is just an hour away, but something could come down on one or both of these players before it's all said and done. Schoop has been on fire […]

Jalen Ramsey Reports To Training Camp

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey reported to training camp on Tuesday. He had been away from the team for the birth of his daughter early last week. Ramsey is one of the premiere corners in the NFL and recorded 63 tackles and four interceptions in his second season in 2017.

Trent Taylor Back At Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor (back) was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list and is back at practice. Taylor has breakout potential in an improving offense in the slot.

Mariners Acquiring Cameron Maybin

The Seattle Mariners are acquiring outfielder Cameron Maybin from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, according to a source. It's unclear what the return was for Miami. Maybin hasn't been great but should represent an upgrade in center field over Guillermo Heredia for Seattle. Maybin was hitting .251 with three home runs, 20 RBI and eight […]

Jordan Wilkins A Sleeper At Running Back

Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Jordan Wilkins could be a sleeper and is in the mix at the position with the Colts embodying the running-back-by-committee mantra under new head coach Frank Reich. Marlon Mack should be penciled in as the early starter, but the top five running backs have all seen some run with the […]

Pirates Won't Be Adding Kevin Gausman

The Pittsburgh Pirates are out on Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman. Even though the Pirates appear out on Gausman, a handful of other teams are very interested, and he is a prime candidate to be on the move by the deadline Tuesday. The right-hander has been very inconsistent for fantasy owners with his 4.43 […]

Mariners Could Land Cameron Maybin

The Miami Marlins appear close to trading outfielder Cameron Maybin, and the Mariners could be his destination. Maybin has been playing much better of late with regular playing time and is hitting .251 on the year with three home runs, 20 RBI and eight steals. With Dee Gordon now at second base, Maybin would theoretically […]

Jordan Matthews Not A Lock For Final Roster

New England Patriots wide receiver Jordan Matthews (hamstring) is projected to miss the cut for the final roster out of training camp. His hamstring injury has kept him out of practices and his injury history puts him behind the eight ball right now. Matthews has an opportunity to be a big part of the offense […]

Charcandrick West Could Be Cut

Kansas City Chiefs running back Charcandrick West could be cut in training camp, in the opinion of the Kansas City Star's Brooke Pryor. With the addition of Damien Williams, West could be the odd man out with Spencer Ware back healthy. West had only 18 rushing attempts for 72 yards and two touchdowns last year […]

Michael Crabtree Has Been Popular Target For Joe Flacco

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Michael Crabtree has been a popular red-zone target for quarterback Joe Flacco during training camp drills. Crabtree was brought in to boost the team's passing game, and it isn't a surprise that he'll be Flacco's No. 1 target, even in the red zone. Despite a down year in 2017, Crabtree still […]

Adam Jones Won't Be Traded

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones will not be traded at the deadline on Tuesday. The veteran outfielder may have evoked his full no-trade clause to remain in Baltimore. Even on the worst team in baseball in 2018, Jones has been fantasy relevant with a .285 average, 11 home runs and 44 RBI. He would've been […]

A's, Cubs Pursuing Craig Stammen

The Oakland Athletics are pursuing San Diego Padres relief pitcher Craig Stammen, according to sources. The Cubs have also been in the mix. Stammen has been great for the Friars this year in a setup role, going 4-1 with a 2.58 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 59 strikeouts in 52 1/3 innings. He wouldn't have a […]

Eric Lauer Placed On DL

The San Diego Padres placed rookie left-hander Eric Lauer (forearm) on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday with a forearm strain. Walker Lockett has been called up from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Lauer has potential but has been predictably inconsistent in his rookie year, sporting a 5.30 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 7.8 […]

Three Teams In The Mix For Chris Archer

The Brewers, Braves and Pirates are all strongly in the mix to acquire Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer at the deadline on Tuesday, according to sources. The Dodgers and other teams are lurking, though. Even though Archer hasn't pitched particularly well this year and has been injured, he's attractive to teams because of […]

Raiders Don't Have Offer Out To Khalil Mack

The Oakland Raiders do not have a current offer on the table for defensive end Khalil Mack and there have been no contract talks with his representatives since February, according to sources. It seems likely that Mack will hold out through all of training camp and the preseason at this point. With 40.5 sacks in […]

Amari Cooper Up To 225 Pounds

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper is up to 225 pounds this year, head coach Jon Gruden said on NFL Network. That is 14 pounds heavier than Cooper was at the combine in 2015. “We’re going to move him all over the place. … He is smart, he’s elusive, he can run after the catch. […]

No Timeline For Aaron Rodgers Extension

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said there is no timeline for the team to reach an extension with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. "As long as everyone is working toward the same goal," Gutekunst said, "we feel positive about it." Rodgers should once again become the highest paid quarterback in the NFL soon, but until […]

Marlins Receive Tommy Eveld In Brad Ziegler Deal

The Miami Marlins acquired 24-year-old right-hander Tommy Eveld from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday in exchange for relief pitcher Brad Ziegler. Eveld was 3-2 with a 1.11 ERA at two levels in the minors for the D-backs this year. He also sports a shining 0.93 WHIP and had 47 strikeouts in 40 2/3 innings.

Sam Darnold Signs Rookie Deal

New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold agreed to a four-year, $30.25 million fully guaranteed contract on Monday, according to a source informed of the situation. The deal includes a fifth-year option. He will battle with Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater, but Darnold is currently third on the depth chart and has work to do […]

Stefon Diggs Signs Five-Year Extension

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs signed a five-year extension worth $72 million on Tuesday. The deal gives him $81 million max and $40 million in guarantees and a $15 million signing bonus. His $14.4 million base salary puts him among the top 10 for receivers. Diggs is still just 24 years old and runs […]