Joey Lucchesi Called Up To Start Monday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi has been called up from the minors to start on Monday against the Mets. Eric Lauer will be pushed back to Tuesday. Lucchesi has been pretty solid for the Friars in his rookie season, going 4-5 with a 3.34 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 9.2 K/9 over 14 starts […]

J.T. Realmuto May Stay Put

Teams that have called the Miami Marlins recently have come away with the impression that catcher J.T. Realmuto will not be traded. The Marlins have hope that they can start contract extension talks this winter if they hang onto him. Miami is asking for a king's ransom in exchange for Realmuto and rightfully so, as […]

Takkarist McKinley Won't Start Camp On PUP

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (shoulder) will not start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to a source. He was held out of offseason workouts after having left shoulder surgery, and he was limited at the start of camp last year due to surgery on his right shoulder. McKinley has […]

Dante Fowler To Open On PUP List

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler will start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list with an undisclosed injury, according to a source. Fowler has also been suspended for the first game of the season, so his stock is certainly down after recording eight sacks and two fumble recoveries in his third season […]

Shane Ray Avoids Surgery

Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (wrist) did not end up having surgery on his wrist over the summer, as his doctor didn't think it was necessary, according to sources. Ray's timetable for a return is now much quicker than expected. It means he could be ready for the start of the regular season, but it's […]

Denzel Ward Has Positioned Himself To Start

Cleveland Browns rookie cornerback Denzel Ward, the No. 4 overall pick, has positioned himself for a starting job by rising to the first-team defense in spring workouts and holding his own against receivers Josh Gordon and Jarvis Landry. T.J. Carrie is locked in as one of the starters, but he's been challenged by E.J. Gaines […]

Tim Tebow Likely Out For The Season

New York Mets outfielder Tim Tebow (hand) is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday after breaking the hamate bone in his right hand while swinging over the weekend. He'll likely miss the rest of the season, according to an MLB source. The football star turned baseball professional was actually performing quite well at Double-A Binghamton […]

Jason Vargas Won't Pitch Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas (calf) will not be starting on Tuesday as originally scheduled. Jacob deGrom will pitch Monday against the Padres, followed by Zack Wheeler on Tuesday and Corey Oswalt on Wednesday. Vargas was scheduled to come off the disabled list Tuesday, but he may be pushed back or skipped altogether. […]

Dee Ford Expected To Be Ready For Camp

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said linebacker Dee Ford (back) should be "ready to go" for the team's first training camp practice on Thursday. Ford played in just six games last year and ended the season on Injured Reserve. He did have a career-high 10 sacks in 2016, though, so a healthy and […]

Spencer Ware Ready For Training Camp

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (knee), who injured his PCL and LCL and missed the whole 2017 season, should be "ready to go" for the first training camp practice on Thursday, according to head coach Andy Reid. Ware had 921 rushing yards and 447 receiving yards in 14 games in 2016 and should […]

LeSean McCoy Set To Report On Wednesday

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy is set to report to training camp on Wednesday with the rest of the veterans, according to sources. Unless his status changes with the NFL, McCoy is expected to be treated as normal. Shady McCoy was accused of domestic assault, animal abuse and performance-enhancing drug use by his ex-girlfriend […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Will Report On Time

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will report to training camp on time on Wednesday. “He wants to play football, he wants to win," a source close to Beckham said. The Giants and Beckham are still trying to work out a long-term extension, but as he's said all along, he will not hold […]

Yankees Inquiring On Chris Archer

The New York Yankees are among the teams that have asked about Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer. However, other teams are skeptical that the Rays will move Archer, who is on a team-friendly deal, within their division. Archer has been rather disappointing for fantasy owners in 2018, mainly due to injuries. He has […]

Shin-Soo Choo Not Attracting Much Trade Interest

Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo, who has a .400 on-base percentage and .288 batting average, isn't receiving much interest on the trade market. He still has two years and $42 million left on his contract and is perceived mainly as a designated hitter, which would eliminate National League teams. Choo also has 18 home runs […]

Yankees Still Trying For Zach Britton

While the Astros and the Cubs have been the teams most linked to Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton, the New York Yankees are still trying to acquire him. Britton is almost a lock to be traded before the July 31 non-waiver deadline. However, in a loaded Yankees bullpen that already has Aroldis Chapman locked in […]

Rockies Scouting Kevin Gausman, Dylan Bundy

The Colorado Rockies have been scouting Baltimore Orioles starting pitchers Kevin Gausman and Dylan Bundy, according to sources. The Rockies have had longstanding interest in Gausman, who is a native of Colorado. Colorado is chasing both a division title and wild-card spot in a close National League West and could use help in their rotation. […]

A's Interested In Mike Fiers

The Oakland Athletics are interested in Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Mike Fiers, but serious talks between the two sides hasn't begun, according to sources. Oakland still has the prospect depth after trading for relief pitcher Jeurys Familia over the weekend. Fiers has been a pleasant surprise for the rebuilding Tigers this year. He shut down […]

Astros "All In" On Zach Britton

The Houston Astros are "all in" on Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton, according to a source. Last year's failed trade will have no impact on whether Houston lands him this year. Britton got off to a bad start after a late start to the year with an Achilles injury, but he hasn't allowed a run […]

Phillies Option Aaron Altherr, Mark Leiter Jr.

The Philadelphia Phillies optioned outfielder Aaron Altherr and relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday. Altherr is batting a measly .171 in 248 plate appearances this year and can be dropped in all redraft leagues if he wasn't already. Leiter hasn't been much better in 2018 as a reliever, sporting a […]

CC Sabathia Pushed Back Until Friday

With a rainout on Sunday, New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia, who was scheduled to pitch on Tuesday, will now be pushed back until Friday against the Royals. Sabathia received a lubricating injection in his right knee before the All-Star break and should be fine with extra rest. Masahiro Tanaka, who was scheduled to […]

Eric Thames Could Return Monday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Eric Thames (hamstring) is eligible to come off the 10-day disabled list on Monday, but the Brewers won't know if that'll happen until he tests his hamstring on Monday. “It’s a possibility,” manager Craig Counsell said. “He’ll participate in live BP with (pitcher) Zach (Davies) tomorrow, take some live swings. He’ll […]

Clint Frazier Put On DL

The New York Yankees placed outfielder Clint Frazier (head) on the 10-day disabled list on Saturday after he was initially put on the seven-day concussion DL. The Yankees are expected to give more information on Frazier's injury soon. Frazier has mostly played in the minors this year because of New York's crowded outfield room at […]

Clay Buchholz Will Start Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Clay Buchholz (oblique) will return from the disabled list to start Tuesday against the Cubs. Buchholz has been way better than anyone could've expected for Arizona this year, going 2-1 with a 2.56 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 7.2 K/9 over seven starts. If he continues to pitch anywhere near that level […]

Mitch Trubisky Has Been Inconsistent At Training Camp

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky, who has made just 12 NFL starts heading into his second year, has been extremely inconsistent early in training camp. He's learning a new offensive scheme that is much more complex than the one he had in place in his rookie season, and he has been on a roller coaster […]

Todd Frazier Hitting Off A Tee

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier (ribs) has been hitting off a tee and will start "more intense baseball activities" in the next few days, according to manager Mickey Callaway. It looks like Frazier may be able to come off the disabled list later this week. He was underwhelming with a .217/.300/.385 slash line, […]

Six Teams Interested In Zack Wheeler

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler is the most likely Mets starter to be traded at the deadline this month, and around six teams have shown interest in him. Wheeler has strikeout upside (8.9 K/9), but he's been inconsistent with a 4.44 ERA and 1.34 WHIP over 18 starts (107 1/3 innings) in 2018. […]

Chad Bettis Has More Blister Problems

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis (finger) left early after just 70 pitches at Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday because the blister on his middle finger was bothering him again. It's unclear when he'll be able to make his next rehab start. Bettis last pitched on July 1 and was sporting a weak 5.10 ERA, 1.39 […]

Adalberto Mejia To Start Against Blue Jays Monday

Minnesota Twins pitcher Adalberto Mejia will be called up on Monday to make a start against the Blue Jays. The left-hander made a start against the Cubs back on June 30 and allowed four runs on six hits in just four innings while striking out one and walking three. It's safe to say he'll be […]

Luke Farrell To Start Monday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Luke Farrell will make a spot start on Monday against the Diamondbacks at home. Farrell has a decent 3.86 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and career-high 11.9 K/9, but he's made just one start on the season. He allowed three earned runs over just 2 2/3 innings in his one start against the Reds […]

Brent Suter Expected To Go Back On DL

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said he expects starting pitcher Brent Suter (forearm) to go back on the disabled list for the second time with a left forearm strain. Suter will undergo an MRI exam to determine the severity of his injury. The left-hander allowed six runs on eight hits over just three innings against […]