Andre Ethier Announces Retirement

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier officially announced his retirement on Wednesday. He played all 12 of his seasons with the Dodgers and made the All-Star team twice. He will finish with a total of 162 home runs, 687 RBI and a .285 average. Ethier played in just 36 games the last two years due […]

Brandon Belt Has Hyperextended Knee

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) suffered a hyperextended right knee on Wednesday and will be out a minimum of two to three days. Belt entered Wednesday hitting .277 with 14 home runs and 43 RBI over 310 at-bats, so he's been useful in pretty much all formats. He could still land on […]

Brandon Graham Likely To Start On PUP

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (ankle) is likely to start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to sources. Graham had surgery on his ankle in May after playing with a sprained ankle in the Super Bowl. The 30-year-old had 47 tackles and a career-high 9.5 sacks for Philly last year. […]

Rays To Promote Michael Perez

The Tampa Bay Rays will call up catcher Michael Perez to join the team on Thursday. Adam Moore will be designated for assignment in a corresponding move. The Rays just acquired Perez in a trade that sent pitcher Matt Andriese to Arizona on Wednesday. Perez wasn't even on Arizona's list of top-30 prospects per MLB.com, but […]

Blue Jays Close To Trading Seung Hwan Oh

The Toronto Blue Jays appear to be close to trading relief pitcher Seung Hwan Oh, and the trade could be completed on Wednesday, according to sources. Oh has posted a tidy 2.68 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 55 strikeouts in 47 innings with one save for Toronto this year. He had 20 saves last season with […]

Corey Coleman Will Start If Josh Gordon Isn't Available

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said wide receiver Corey Coleman would start opposite Jarvis Landry if Josh Gordon isn't available. It basically confirms what we already know: that Coleman is third on the depth chart behind Gordon and Landry. However, rookie Antonio Callaway is healthy and could pass up Coleman during the season if […]

Cameron Meredith Won't Go On PUP

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith (knee) will not start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to head coach Sean Payton. The team will play it smart with Meredith during practices, though, and will manage his workload. Meredith sat out all of last year but had 66 catches for 888 […]

Carson Wentz Won't Go On PUP List

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) will not go on the Physically Unable to Perform list but will be limited in practices in training camp. The Eagles will understandably take it slow with their star quarterback, but every indication points to him being ready for Week 1. He blew up in his second year with […]

Cubs Unsure If Javier Baez Will Play Thursday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez's (knee) status is unknown for Thursday's game. Baez hurt his knee after a player slid into him on Tuesday, and he didn't play Wednesday. The injury isn't believed to be too serious, though, so even if Baez misses the game on Thursday, he could be back on Friday. The […]

Zay Jones To Miss The Start Of Training Camp

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Zay Jones (knee) was placed on the Non-Football Injury list on Wednesday for the start of training camp, and he won't be on the practice field starting Thursday. Once he's medically cleared, he can be taken off the list and start practicing. Jones was a rookie bust, catching 27 passes for […]

Cowboys Haven't Discussed Earl Thomas Recently

Dallas Cowboys executive Stephen Jones said the team has had no recent trade talks regarding Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas. The last time the two clubs talked was during the draft. Thomas isn't reporting to training camp because he wants an extension that the team is unwilling to give him. He wants to be […]

Domingo Santana Pulled From Minor League Game

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Domingo Santana was pulled out of his game with Triple-A Colorado Springs on Wednesday. With trade rumors swirling, Santana could be involved in a deal. Santana was sent to the minors in late June after hitting .249 with three home runs and 17 RBI in 189 at-bats. With a stacked outfield, he […]

Devin Funchess May Not Receive Extension

Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney made it seem likely that he doesn't plan on giving wide receiver Devin Funchess a contract extension just yet. "You want to see a guy put back-to-back years together," Hurney said. Funchess had his breakout year in his third season, catching 63 passes for 840 yards and eight touchdowns, […]

Giants Will Be Strategic Buyers

The San Francisco Giants, who entered play with a 52-50 record on Wednesday, "will be strategic buyers, not sellers," according to a source familiar with the team's thinking. However, they probably won't be going after rental players, but it'll also be hard for them to acquire any noteworthy players with just one prospect in MLB […]

Diamondbacks Showing Interest In Keone Kela, Jose Leclerc

The Arizona Diamondbacks have shown interest in Texas Rangers relief pitchers Keone Kela and Jose Leclerc, according to sources. Kela blew his first save of the season just the other day, but both he and Leclerc have been lights-out otherwise and would surely bolster Arizona's bullpen as they try to either win the National League […]

Clint Frazier To Hit Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (head) is back with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and will attempt to hit in the cages on Wednesday and then ride a stationary bike. The Yankees will be extra cautious with Frazier, as he's dealt with multiple concussions this season. The Yankees outfield is just too crowded for Frazier to see […]

Baker Mayfield Won't Be Seeing First-Team Reps

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said that rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield won't be seeing any first-team repetitions anytime soon in training camp. “Tyrod Taylor is the starter,” Jackson said. “I don’t envision any situation where all of a sudden (Mayfield’s) getting a bunch of first-team reps unless God forbid something happens." Mayfield was the […]

Nathan Eovaldi To Make Red Sox Debut Sunday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will make his first start for his new team on Sunday against the Twins. Brian Johnson will start on Thursday and then move to the bullpen. The Red Sox acquired Eovaldi from the Rays on Wednesday. He got off to a late start to the year but has […]

Yankees In The Mix To Land J.A. Happ

The New York Yankees are "heavy in the mix" to trade for Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ, although no deal is done, according to a source. The Brewers could still be in play, among other teams. Aside from a recent rough patch, Happ has been pretty useful to fantasy owners this year with […]

Lamarcus Joyner Placed On NFI List

The Los Angeles Rams placed safety Lamarcus Joyner on the Non-Football Injury list on Wednesday after he didn't pass his conditioning test. This isn't a big deal, and he can come off the NFI list and practice when he's medically cleared. He has three career interceptions, four sacks and two forced fumbles in four NFL […]

Leonte Carroo Ready For Training Camp

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Leonte Carroo (knee), who missed minicamp and some organized team activities following a knee cleanup, is healthy and is ready for the start of training camp. The 24-year-old has only 10 receptions for 98 yards and one touchdown in 28 games in his first two seasons. Even with Jarvis Landry out […]

Marlins Asking Price High On Relievers

The Miami Marlins are asking a lot for relief pitchers Kyle Barraclough, Adam Conley and Drew Steckenrider, with all three under team control for multiple years. MLB.com's Joe Frisaro believes that of the three, Conley could be the most realistic to be dealt. The Red Sox, Astros, Dodgers and others would be interested. The Marlins […]

Luis Castillo Isn't Available For Trade

The Cincinnati Reds haven't made starting pitcher Luis Castillo available for a trade, according to a source. There is little urgency to trade him, especially since his performance has been down since a breakout 2017 campaign. The right-hander is 5-8 on the year with a disappointing 5.30 ERA and 8.37 K/9 over 108 2/3 innings. […]

Brewers Have Checked In On Matt Harvey

The Milwaukee Brewers have checked in on Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Matt Harvey, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The Reds don't appear to be in active talks with the Brewers, and Milwaukee views Harvey as a fallback option if their other pursuits aren't fruitful. Harvey has reinvented himself a bit since landing with the Reds, […]

Luke Kuechly Ready To Go

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly (shoulder) passed his physical and is ready to go for training camp. The Panthers are likely to take it slow with Kuechly after he had offseason shoulder surgery, but he should be ready for the regular season. He missed only one game in 2017 after playing in a career-low 10 […]

Four Teams Checking In On Reds Relievers

The Rockies, Red Sox, Braves and Phillies have all checked in with the Cincinnati Reds regarding closer Raisel Iglesias and relievers Amir Garrett, David Hernandez and Jared Hughes, according to sources. However, one source says the Reds have no plans to move Garrett. Each pitcher is under control past this season, so the Reds will […]

Blue Jays Close To Moving J.A. Happ

The Toronto Blue Jays appear close to trading starting pitcher J.A. Happ, according to sources. Happ had a rough patch at the end of June but bounced back in his last two starts and has allowed just one run on nine hits while striking out 15 over 8 2/3 innings against the Red Sox and […]

Nats Not Looking To Trade Right Now

The Washington Nationals don't appear to be sellers right now despite entering play on Wednesday well behind in the wild-card and divisional races. "[We are] still optimistic about the division, and we will do what's necessary to win this year and beyond in any deals we make," general manager Mike Rizzo said. It'd be utterly […]

Curtis Samuel, Julius Peppers Starting On PUP

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (ankle) and defensive end Julius Peppers (shoulder) did not pass their physicals and will start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Samuel will actually start on the Non-Football Injury list, and general manager Marty Hurney said the team is being cautious with the receiver. Samuel played […]

Asking Price For Whit Merrifield Is High

Kansas City Royals infielder Whit Merrifield's asking price in trades is very high, as he's controlled through the 2022 season. The Giants could be a fit for him, and the Brewers have also discussed him with the Royals. Merrifield can play almost everywhere on the diamond and is hitting a solid .299/.369/.421 with five home […]