Chris Stratton To Enter Rotation

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said that starting pitcher Chris Stratton will replace Johnny Cueto (elbow) in the starting rotation. Stratton was 8-6 with a 4.93 ERA in 18 outings as a starter before he was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on July 7. He has a 5.14 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 6.9 K/9 overall […]

Johnny Cueto Might Need Tommy John Surgery

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) might need to undergo Tommy John surgery, which would put him out for the rest of this year and most of next. He is 3-2 with a 3.23 ERA in nine starts, but his stuff hasn't been the same since he returned from a right elbow sprain. […]

Brad Ziegler To Cubs Not Close

The Chicago Cubs are not close to acquiring Miami Marlins relief pitcher Brad Ziegler, according to a source. The two sides have talked, but the status of a deal remains unclear. Ziegler struggled to begin the year and was removed from the closer's role, but he's been excellent since and would fortify Chicago's bullpen. The […]

Carlos Martinez Heading Back To DL

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder) left the stadium on Monday to undergo an MRI exam on his shoulder. The early indications are that he's dealing with a "mild strain," and he will be going back on the disabled list. It's now the second time Martinez will land on the DL with shoulder […]

Carlos Correa To Start Rehab Assignment Soon

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) looks likely to begin a rehab assignment in the next few days. He took batting practice off of a high-velocity pitching machine on Monday and fielded ground balls and threw during batting practice. "My back feels great," Correa said. "I'm excited about doing my rehab assignment hopefully soon." Correa […]

Marcus Maye Avoids PUP List

New York Jets safety Marcus Maye (ankle), who missed offseason practices after having arthroscopic ankle surgery, avoided the Physically Unable to Perform list to start training camp. Maye was very productive in his rookie year, recording 79 tackles and two interceptions in a full season.

Delanie Walker Agrees To Extension

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker agreed to a two-year contract extension on Friday. He has played in three straight Pro Bowls and led the team with 74 catches for 807 yards and three touchdowns in 2017. Walker will turn 34 next month, but you can't argue with his production in the last four seasons, […]

Jason Verrett May Have Torn Achilles

Updating a previous report, the Los Angeles Chargers fear that cornerback Jason Verrett (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles during a conditioning test on Friday, according to a source. He is still undergoing tests. This would be a massive blow for Verrett, as he's missed each of the last two seasons due to knee injuries. Luckily […]

Red Sox Looking At Cardinals Relievers

The Boston Red Sox have been scouting St. Louis Cardinals relief pitchers, and closer Bud Norris and relievers Brett Cecil and Sam Tuivailala could be of interest. Norris has held lefties to a .495 OPS on the season and will be a free agent after this year. The Cardinals closer would only be setting up […]

Ariel Jurado To Start Saturday Against Houston

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Ariel Jurado will be called up to start on Saturday against the Astros in place of Cole Hamels, who was traded to the Cubs. Jurado made one spot start for the Rangers earlier this year, giving up four earned runs and six hits in 4 2/3 innings in a loss to […]

Kolton Miller Opening As First-Team Left Tackle

Oakland Raiders rookie left tackle Kolton Miller has opened training camp as the first-team left tackle. It wouldn't be a surprise if Miller remains there through the end of camp, too. With veteran Donald Penn injured, Miller has taken the spot and could very easily run with it. Oakland's offensive line remains strong, which is […]

Lamar Miller Down To 217 Pounds

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller said he's down to 217 pounds, which is the lightest he's played at since he was with the Dolphins. He's hoping he can be more explosive this year after posting a career-worst 3.7 yards per carry in 2017. Miller was a fantasy disappointment last year, but with D'Onta Foreman […]

Trent Williams, Morgan Moses Taking Part In Team Drills

Washington Redskins offensive tackles Trent Williams (knee) and Morgan Moses (ankle) both took part in 11-on-11 drills on Friday, which is a great sign. Both Williams and Moses battled injuries throughout last season and had surgeries in the offseason, but it looks like they will both be ready for the regular season. That's great news […]

Titans Sign Taylor Lewan To Five-Year Extension

The Tennessee Titans signed left tackle Taylor Lewan to a five-year, $80 million extension on Friday, according to a source. The deal includes $50 million in guarantees, which makes Lewan the highest paid offensive lineman in NFL history. Lewan is one of the best left tackles in the league, so he's definitely earned the big […]

Jadeveon Clowney Expected To Play Out Final Year Of Deal

Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney is expected to play out the final year of his deal, according to sources. Clowney had an offseason knee scope and isn't taking part in drills to start training camp. Given his injury history, the Texans want to see if he can play in a full season for the second […]

Dakota Hudson To Join Cardinals Friday

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Dakota Hudson will join the team on Friday. Hudson, a former first-round pick and the team's No. 4 prospect, had a nice 2.50 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 87 strikeouts in 111 2/3 innings over 19 starts for Triple-A Memphis. He's likely to work out of the bullpen in St. Louis […]

Danny Amendola Working With First Unit

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Danny Amendola worked with the first unit alongside Devante Parker and Kenny Stills in the first training camp practice, which left Albert Wilson to mostly work with the second unit. It's a bid odd for Wilson after the team signed him to a three-year, $24 million deal in the offseason. However, […]

Phillip Dorsett Working Inside For Pats

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett worked inside during training camp practice on Thursday, which is a new role for him. With Julian Edelman suspended for the first four games, the Patriots might try to use his speed out of the slot. Dorsett's fantasy value will likely peak to begin the year, but he […]

J'Mon Moore Taking Reps With First-Team Offense

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver J'mon Moore is already taking repetitions with the first-team offense in training camp, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. The Packers also have rookies Marquez Scantling-Valdes and Equanimeous St. Brown, but Moore is the one who has stepped up so far. The Packers are looking for a No. 3 […]

No Limitations For Randall Cobb

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (ankle) doesn't appear to have any limitations in training camp after wearing a boot on his right foot/ankle over the summer. "Randall Cobb looks great," head coach Mike McCarthy said. "The first play where the ball goes deep to Randall, I think that tells you about his health […]

Jake Matthews Signing Five-Year Deal

Atlanta Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews is finalizing a five-year, $75 million deal on Friday, according to a source. Matthews has become a perennial Pro Bowler and is now the third highest paid left tackle in the NFL. He makes life easier for quarterback Matt Ryan and the running game in Atlanta.

Julio Jones To Make $13.4 Million In 2018

As part of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones' revised deal, he will make $13.4 million in 2018 instead of $10.5 million. He also received a $4.4 million signing bonus and lowered his base salary from $10.5 million to $9 million, according to sources. Jones should now report to training camp after the team worked […]

Teams Interested In Ryan Pressly

Almost every contenter is interested in Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Ryan Pressly, according to sources. He's making $1.6 million this year and is under team control through the 2019 season. He also has the second highest spin rate in the majors with 69 strikeouts, 19 walks and a 3.40 ERA over 47 2/3 innings. Pressly […]

Whit Merrifield Won't Be Traded

Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore said that infielder Whit Merrifield won't be traded at the deadline. “I can’t predict the future. But certainly won’t be traded at the deadline. We need him in our city and on our team," Moore said. Merrifield certainly would've cost a lot, as he's been extremely productive on […]

Roman Quinn Being Called Up

The Philadelphia Phillies are calling up outfielder Roman Quinn on Friday. He's a switch-hitting outfielder who is fast and an be a defensive substitute off the bench. Quinn is listed by MLB.com as their No. 16 prospect. In 28 games in three stops in the minors this year, Quinn was hitting .302 with two home […]

Odds Are Good That Adam Jones Will Be Traded

A source familiar with talks said the odds are "55-45" that Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones will be traded before the deadline on Tuesday. The Indians and Phillies both have interest in Jones, and he'd most likely move to right field for either team. The main obstacle might be Jones' 10-and-5 service-time rights, which give […]

Carlos Rodon Attracting A Lot Of Interest

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon is attracting a lot of trade interest with his high-90s fastball. The White Sox might be willing to listen on Rodon, but the lefty is under team control through 2021 and they likely view him as part of the rebuilding process. He's been great recently and holds a […]

Jake Faria Making Fifth Rehab Start Friday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Faria (oblique) will make his fifth rehab start and fourth with Triple-A Durham on Friday. He is 0-1 with a 6.97 ERA so far on his rehab assignment. If Faria has a decent performance, he could be cleared to rejoin the team's rotation sometime next week. Before his injury, […]

Blake Snell Making Progress

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) played catch on Thursday and plans to increase the intensity and distance the next two days before throwing a bullpen session on Sunday. If that goes well, he could rejoin the rotation on Tuesday or Wednesday against the Angels. Snell is having an excellent season, going 12-5 […]

Corey Oswalt Optioned

New York Mets pitcher Corey Oswalt was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday to make room for starting pitcher Jason Vargas to come off the disabled list and start on Friday. Aside from a six-run outing against the Marlins on June 29, Oswalt has been solid in his five other starts for the Mets. […]