Sean Doolittle Throws Simulated Game Friday

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (foot) was encouraged with his simulated game on Friday and will throw another one on Sunday or Monday. Doolittle is finally nearing a return and could return to the ninth-inning role sometime next week if he avoids setbacks. With Doolittle still out, Kelvin Herrera done for the year and Ryan […]

49ers Waive Joe Williams

The San Francisco 49ers are waiving running back Joe Williams on Friday, according to a source. Head coach Kyle Shanahan was a big proponent of Williams and convinced the team's brass to take him in the fourth round last season. Williams just hasn't panned out, mostly because of injuries. Jerick McKinnon and Matt Breida will […]

Amed Rosario Starting To Figure It Out?

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario is hitting .329/.360/.482 over the past three weeks since Aug. 9 and had seven hits in three games against the Cubs earlier this week. One of the biggest trends for this up-and-coming infielder is that he's striking out less and walking more in 2018. Rosario struck out 29 percent […]

Cubs Signing Jaime Garcia

The Chicago Cubs are signing free-agent starting pitcher Jaime Garcia to a minor league deal on Friday. Garcia held left-handed batters to a .188 average with the Blue Jays this year, and the Cubs plan to give him a few relief appearances in the minors before they give him a look. Overall for Toronto this […]

Michael Perez Placed On DL

The Tampa Bay Rays placed catcher Michael Perez (hamstring) on the 10-day disabled list on Friday with a left hamstring strain and recalled catcher Adam Moore from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Perez's DL stint is retroactive to Wednesday. Perez was hitting .284 (21-for-74) with a homer and 11 RBI in his first 24 […]

Mallex Smith To Begin Rehab Assignment Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith (illness) will play in a rehab game with High-A Charlotte On Saturday. If Smith feels fine this weekend, he could return from the disabled list when he's eligible on Monday. The speedy outfielder has hit .307/.377/.433 with two homers, 31 RBI and 27 stolen bases on the season in […]

Teams Asking About Derek Dietrich

Teams have called asking about Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Derek Dietrich with the trade deadline on Friday at midnight. Dietrich was a beast in the first half of the season, but he has predictably come back down to Earth in the second half, slashing just .213/.273/.377 with five home runs and 10 RBI in 34 games. […]

Josh Gordon To Practice Monday

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said that wide receiver Josh Gordon (hamstring) will return to practice on Monday after missing the entire preseason. Jackson said Gordon will "get into the route-running" aspect of practice. Gordon reported late to training camp while tending to personal issues relating to his well-being, but he's with the team […]

Giants Calling Up Chris Shaw

The San Francisco Giants are calling up outfield prospect Chris Shaw from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, according to a source. With Andrew McCutchen traded to the Yankees on Thursday night, it makes sense for the Giants to give Shaw some run in the final month of the season after he hit .259 with 24 home […]

Gio Gonzalez On The Trading Block

The Washington Nationals continue to dangle starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez and have had trade talks with at least one team, according to a source. With Washington unlikely to make the postseason this year, it makes sense to try and get something for Gonzalez before he hits free agency. The left-hander has been bad in the […]

No Trade Discussions For Adrian Beltre

There are no current or active trade discussions regarding Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre. The future Hall of Famer possesses a full no-trade clause and hasn't seemed anxious to leave. The 39-year-old remains relevant in most mixed leagues, but he's clearly starting to decline as he closes out his career, and he's already been […]

Mike Glennon Makes Roster As Third QB

Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Mike Glennon will remain on the 53-man roster as the third quarterback behind Sam Bradford and rookie Josh Rosen, according to sources. Glennon was a potential trade candidate, but the Cardinals would rather have him as insurance behind the injury-prone Bradford and the rookie Rosen. Glennon was a […]

Dodgers Trade For Ryan Madson

The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring relief pitcher Ryan Madson from the Washington Nationals on Friday, according to a source. It's unknown what the Dodgers are sending to the Nationals. Madson hasn't been all that effective this year in D.C. (5.28 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, four saves), but the 38-year-old brings veteran experience to a bullpen […]

Brian Goodwin Activated From DL

The Kansas City Royals activated outfielder Brian Goodwin (groin) from the disabled list on Friday. Goodwin had been playing well in five games since joining the Royals, and he could see decent playing time down the stretch. Consider him only in AL-only leagues for outfield depth. Catcher Cam Gallagher was also recalled from Triple-A Omaha […]

Josh Donaldson Clears Waivers

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson cleared revocable trade waivers on Friday and is eligible to be traded to any of the 29 teams, according to sources. The Cardinals have emerged as the favorites, but the Indians and Braves might also be in the mix. Donaldson has missed most of the season due to […]

Nick Rose Cut By Texans

The Houston Texans cut place kicker Nick Rose on Friday, according to a source. That means that Ka'imi Fairbairn will be the team's kicker heading into the 2018 season. Fairbairn made 20 of his 25 field goal attempts in his rookie season for the Texans, also going 3-for-4 from 50-plus yards. While Houston's offense is […]

Paxton Lynch On Outside Looking In

Despite playing his best preseason game on Thursday against the Cardinals, Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch is on the outside looking in as the No. 3 QB behind Chad Kelly and Case Keenum. The former-first round pick is a candidate to be cut, but a team could also elect to trade for him if they […]

Joshua Dobbs Shines In Preseason Finale

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Joshua Dobbs boosted his trade value in the preseason finale against the Panthers on Thursday. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported that Dobbs is one of the quarterbacks that has "generated interest" around the league, and he could be dealt in the next 24 hours. He was eight of 12 passing for […]

Rockies Acquire Drew Butera

The Colorado Rockies acquired catcher Drew Butera from the Kansas City Royals on Friday in exchange for relief pitcher Jerry Vasto. Butera hit just .188 with two home runs and 18 RBI in 51 games for the Royals this year. He's well off the fantasy radar.

Luke Weaver To Start Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Luke Weaver will get the nod to start Sunday against the Reds, pushing starting pitcher Jack Flaherty back to Monday. Weaver was recently demoted to the bullpen, so he's a risky streaming proposition for this game, even in a good matchup against Cincinnati. On the year, the 25-year-old is 7-11 with […]

Eagles Release Christian Hackenberg

The Philadelphia Eagles have released quarterback Christian Hackenberg, according to a source. Hackenberg was a disaster in the preseason finale against the Jets on Thursday, going 7-for-16 for 69 yards, two interceptions and two sacks in seven drives. The Jets former second-round pick has looked overwhelmed by the NFL game ever since he came into […]

Jason Sanders Has Won Kicking Job

Miami Dolphins place kicker Jason Sanders has won the kicking job after the team released rookie Greg Joseph, according to a source. Sanders is also a rookie and will be kicking for an offense that may struggle to move the ball with Devante Parker injured and Jarvis Landry, the NFL's leading pass catcher in 2017, […]

Dion Sims In Concussion Protocol

Chicago Bears tight end Dion Sims (concussion) has been in the concussion protocol the last two weeks. That surely doesn't bode well for Sims' availability for the start of the regular season. It's equally bad news with Adam Shaheen also on the shelf. The 27-year-old Sims is more of a blocking tight end and had […]

Ronald Jones II Has Grasp Of Playbook

While Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Ronald Jones II didn't stand out at all in the preseason, head coach Dirk Koetter isn't putting all the blame on him for his poor performances in games. Jones finished the preseason finale against the Jaguars on Thursday with only four yards on 10 carries. In four preseason […]

Cameron Meredith Scores Touchdown In Preseason Finale

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith, who saw limited action in training camp and the preseason while he recovered from an ACL tear in 2017, saw a lot of playing time in the final preseason game against the Rams on Thursday. He played 39 snaps (60 percent) and had two catches for 72 yards […]

Jermaine Kearse Could Miss Season Opener

The New York Jets fear that wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (abdomen) will miss Week 1 against the Lions after having a medical procedure on his abdominal injury, according to sources. Head coach Todd Bowles said that Kearse is "getting better every day" but offered no timetable for his return. “Day-to-day, week-to-week,” Bowles said. Kears also […]

Curtis Granderson A Possibility For Brewers

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Curtis Granderson is a possibility for the Milwaukee Brewers as they explore a left-handed hitter off the bench. Granderson has been a part-time player for Toronto in 2018, and he wouldn't play much more with a move to the contending Brewers. The 37-year-old veteran is hitting .243/.340/.429 with 11 home runs […]

Rams, Aaron Donald Finalizing Extension

The Los Angeles Rams and All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald are finalizing a record six-year, $135 million deal on Friday, including $87 million guaranteed, according to a source. It is the richest defensive deal in NFL history and ties Donald to LA for the next seven years. Donald will be ready for Week 1. The […]

Danny Hultzen Moving To Triple-A

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Danny Hultzen (shoulder), the former first-round pick of the Mariners, will move his rehab from the Arizona League to Triple-A Iowa. Before this year, Hultzen hadn't pitched in a game since 2016 when he made only two starts in the Rookie League. In 2018, the southpaw has a 5.40 ERA, 1.20 […]

Nick Martini Optioned

The Oakland Athletics optioned outfielder Nick Martini and relief pitcher Ryan Dull to Triple-A Nashville on Friday. Martini was hitting .257 with 12 RBI in 39 games with the A's this year and was most recently called up on July 7. He hit .394 over his first 15 games but then went 12-for-58 (.207) over […]