Luis Cessa Making Start Wednesday

The New York Yankees called up pitcher Luis Cessa from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to make a spot start against the Rays on Wednesday. Cessa tossed six shutout innings against the Orioles in his last start for New York on July 9, so he might make for a decent streamer in deeper leagues against the Rays this […]

Ryne Stanek To Start Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryne Stanek will start for the team against the Yankees on Wednesday after the team traded starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi to the Red Sox. Eovaldi was originally scheduled to start on Wednesday for Tampa Bay. Stanek is unlikely to last very long in this game, and the Rays will likely piece […]

Walker Buehler Called Up To Start Wednesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled starting pitcher Walker Buehler from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, and he will make the start against the Phillies. Reliever Dylan Floro was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Buehler has been solid in the majors this year, going 4-2 with a 3.45 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 59 K's […]

Orioles Acquire Three Prospects For Zach Britton

The Baltimore Orioles acquired pitching prospects Dillon Tate, Josh Rogers and Cody Carroll from the New York Yankees on Tuesday in exchange for closer Zach Britton. Tate was the Yankees' No. 9 prospect, while Carroll was 15th. The Yankees are also picking up the remaining $5 million on Britton's contract. Tate obviously has the most […]

Browns Sign Baker Mayfield To Rookie Deal

The Cleveland Browns signed rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield to a four-year deal on Tuesday. The No. 1 overall pick will receive $32.68 million guaranteed and includes a $21.85 million signing bonus, according to a source. Mayfield won the Heisman Trophy last year and completed 262 of 369 passes for 4,340 yards and 41 touchdowns to […]

Padres Checking In On Noah Syndergaard

The San Diego Padres have checked in on New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard in their search for a front-line starter, according to sources. Syndergaard is currently on the disabled list with a viral infection, but he's only expected to miss one start. The Padres are likely just doing their due diligence, but they […]

Javier Baez Should Be Able To Play Wednesday

Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Baez (knee) was seen icing his knee after he slid into second base on Tuesday, but manager Joe Maddon thinks Baez could play on Wednesday. The injury shouldn't keep Baez out for long, if at all. The talented 25-year-old is hitting .293 on the season with 19 home runs, 74 RBI […]

X-Rays Negative On Brandon Drury

New York Yankees infielder Brandon Drury's (hand) X-rays came back negative, and he's dealing with a bruised left hand. Drury went hitless in two plate appearances before his injury, and he's batting just .176 on the season with one home run and seven RBI. He's mainly just a bat off the bench for the Yankees, […]

Corey Dickerson Injures Hamstring

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson (hamstring) left the game early on Tuesday with hamstring "discomfort" after feeling something running to first base on a groundout. Dickerson at least had two hits in the game before departing. We should know more on his status later on Tuesday. Dickerson has been a great free-agent pickup by the […]

Orioles Agree To Trade Zach Britton To Yankees

The Baltimore Orioles agreed to send closer Zach Britton to the New York Yankees on Tuesday, according to sources. The full package that the Orioles will land is uncertain, but it's been confirmed that starting pitching prospect Dillon Tate will headline the package. The left-handed Britton will serve as a setup man with his new […]

Teams Checking In On Marcus Stroman

Several teams have checked in on Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman, but there is strong belief that the Blue Jays will hang onto him. Stroman has been up and down and has dealt with injuries this year, posting a 5.42 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 7.3 K/9 over 13 starts. A trade would likely […]

Jeff Samardzija Still Shut Down

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) will not throw for the next few days and will need a rehab assignment before he returns to the rotation. The Shark has had a bad year and just can't stay healthy. He's sporting a 1-5 record, 6.25 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 6.0 K/9 over 10 starts. […]

Evan Longoria Hoping To Return This Weekend

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hand) is hoping to return from the disabled list over the weekend. He feels like he needs more minor league at-bats, and he was also hit by a pitch in the arm on Sunday. Longo has been out since early June, so he could probably use the extra […]

Joe Panik To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

San Francisco Giants second baseman Joe Panik (groin) will start his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday. Panik has been sidelined since July 6. He was hitting just .240 with four home runs, 14 RBI and one steal over 54 games. Panik doesn't do any one thing particularly well to warrant owning him in […]

Derek Holland To Start Wednesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Derek Holland will continue to fill in for Jeff Samardzija and will start against the Mariners on Wednesday. Holland surprisingly has a career-high 9.3 K/9 in 22 outings (18 starts) for the Giants this year and is sporting a 4.06 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. He'll have a tough matchup against […]

Yankees Close To Acquiring Zach Britton

Updating a previous story, the New York Yankees are close to finalizing a deal to land Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton in exchange for multiple prospects. Yankees infielder Brandon Drury is not included in the deal on the table. The Yankees also scratched pitching prospect Dillon Tate from his start at Double-A on Tuesday, so […]

J.P. Crawford To Ramp Up Rehab Work

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) will move to Clearwater, Fla., to continue his rehab from a broken left hand. He started taking ground balls and hitting off a tee last week. Crawford has really struggled in the majors this year, hitting .194 with only two home runs and eight RBI in 34 games. The […]

Trent Taylor Expected To Be Primary Slot Guy

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor is expected to be the team's primary slot receiver, in the opinion of 49ers.com's Joe Fann. That position will create a lot of fantasy intrigue in an offense on the rise under head coach Kyle Shanahan and young quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Taylor and Garoppolo had nice chemistry late […]

Tyler Eifert's Status Up In The Air

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert's (back) status remains up in the air for the start of training camp this week. “Hopefully Tyler Eifert can come back and be a factor for us,” director of player personnel Duke Tobin said. “I can’t predict the future on that one, but I can testify to the fact […]

Ravens Plan To Play Lamar Jackson

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh seems adamant about finding rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson playing time in 2018. “One way or another, he’s going to be out there, taking snaps,” Harbaugh told Postmedia following Tuesday’s indoor practice at club headquarters. However, Harbaugh continues to say that Joe Flacco is "our quarterback," which is sending mixed […]

Jarvis Landry Expected To Play Outside

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry, who led the NFL with 112 catches last year, is expected to start on the outside in offensive coordinator Todd Haley's offense. Landry is the first receiver in NFL history with 400 catches in his first four seasons. With Landry excelling from the slot in his time with Miami, […]

Josh Gordon Expected To Join Team Soon

The vibe around the Cleveland Browns is that wide receiver Josh Gordon will join the team soon after a brief absence. Gordon announced he'd miss the start of training camp to focus on his health. The star receiver was reinstated from a suspension last November, but it doesn't appear that he's being suspended again. He […]

Carlos Correa Works Out Tuesday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) did some hitting off a tee and also did some running in Houston on Tuesday. He texted manager A.J. Hinch afterwards and said he felt "sexy." Before his injury, the star shortstop was hitting .268 with 13 long balls, 49 RBI and 46 runs in 73 games. He should […]

Roberto Osuna Moving Rehab To Triple-A

Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna is moving his rehab assignment to Triple-A Buffalo. Osuna has been serving a 75-game suspension for a domestic-violence incident but is eligible to return on Aug. 5. He had a 2.93 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 13 K's in 15 1/3 innings along with nine saves before his suspension. The […]

James Paxton Should Return In 5-6 Days

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton (back) had his back stiffen up on him on Sunday after a 35-pitch bullpen session on Saturday. Manager Scott Servais is confident that the issue is minor and that Paxton can return from the disabled list to make a start in the next five to six days. Paxton has […]

Bryce Harper Dealing With Stomach Issue

Updating a previous report, Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper (stomach) is dealing with "a stomach thing," according to manager Dave Martinez. Harper was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday and might not be able to play at all. Still, Harper should be ready in a day or two and could return to the lineup on […]

Addison Reed Has Successful BP Session

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Addison Reed (elbow) threw a successful batting practice session on Tuesday. Reed was a sleeper closer pick in spring drafts, but he hasn't lived up to expectations with the Twins with his 4.83 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 41 innings. He's making some mechanical adjustments, so hopefully he'll return and be […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu To Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) will begin a minor league rehab assignment next week. The Korean left-hander hasn't started a game since early May, but he was great in his six starts before that, going 3-0 with a 2.12 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 36 K's over 29 2/3 innings. He still has […]

Tom Koehler Has Season-Ending Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tom Koehler (shoulder) had season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, according to manager Dave Roberts. The 32-year-old right-hander hadn't appeared in a game for the Dodgers this year and could get a late start on next season, too.

Yasiel Puig To Come Off DL Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig (oblique) will be activated from the disabled list on Saturday. Puig has been mentioned as a trade candidate, but he'll only have a few days to prove he's fully healthy before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. He's hitting .265 with 11 home runs, 35 RBI and seven steals […]