A's, Cubs Pursuing Craig Stammen

The Oakland Athletics are pursuing San Diego Padres relief pitcher Craig Stammen, according to sources. The Cubs have also been in the mix. Stammen has been great for the Friars this year in a setup role, going 4-1 with a 2.58 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 59 strikeouts in 52 1/3 innings. He wouldn't have a […]

Eric Lauer Placed On DL

The San Diego Padres placed rookie left-hander Eric Lauer (forearm) on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday with a forearm strain. Walker Lockett has been called up from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Lauer has potential but has been predictably inconsistent in his rookie year, sporting a 5.30 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 7.8 […]

Three Teams In The Mix For Chris Archer

The Brewers, Braves and Pirates are all strongly in the mix to acquire Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer at the deadline on Tuesday, according to sources. The Dodgers and other teams are lurking, though. Even though Archer hasn't pitched particularly well this year and has been injured, he's attractive to teams because of […]

Raiders Don't Have Offer Out To Khalil Mack

The Oakland Raiders do not have a current offer on the table for defensive end Khalil Mack and there have been no contract talks with his representatives since February, according to sources. It seems likely that Mack will hold out through all of training camp and the preseason at this point. With 40.5 sacks in […]

Amari Cooper Up To 225 Pounds

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper is up to 225 pounds this year, head coach Jon Gruden said on NFL Network. That is 14 pounds heavier than Cooper was at the combine in 2015. “We’re going to move him all over the place. … He is smart, he’s elusive, he can run after the catch. […]

No Timeline For Aaron Rodgers Extension

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said there is no timeline for the team to reach an extension with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. "As long as everyone is working toward the same goal," Gutekunst said, "we feel positive about it." Rodgers should once again become the highest paid quarterback in the NFL soon, but until […]

Marlins Receive Tommy Eveld In Brad Ziegler Deal

The Miami Marlins acquired 24-year-old right-hander Tommy Eveld from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday in exchange for relief pitcher Brad Ziegler. Eveld was 3-2 with a 1.11 ERA at two levels in the minors for the D-backs this year. He also sports a shining 0.93 WHIP and had 47 strikeouts in 40 2/3 innings.

Sam Darnold Signs Rookie Deal

New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold agreed to a four-year, $30.25 million fully guaranteed contract on Monday, according to a source informed of the situation. The deal includes a fifth-year option. He will battle with Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater, but Darnold is currently third on the depth chart and has work to do […]

Stefon Diggs Signs Five-Year Extension

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs signed a five-year extension worth $72 million on Tuesday. The deal gives him $81 million max and $40 million in guarantees and a $15 million signing bonus. His $14.4 million base salary puts him among the top 10 for receivers. Diggs is still just 24 years old and runs […]

Andrew McCutchen Not Expected To Be Dealt

San Francisco Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen is not expected to be traded at the deadline on Tuesday, according to a team official. The Yankees and Phillies have some fleeting interest, but apparently it's not enough to get a deal done by the deadline. The veteran outfielder is batting .258 with 10 home runs, 43 RBI […]

Tigers Shut Down Franklin Perez

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Franklin Perez (shoulder) has been put on the disabled list with capsular inflammation in his right shoulder and won't pitch again this year. Director of player development David Littlefield said Perez is being shut down as a "precautionary measure to work on stability and strength." Perez was the centerpiece of the […]

Matt Harvey Could Still Be Traded Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Matt Harvey is still a good candidate to be traded at the deadline on Tuesday. The Brewers and Braves have been the most interested in him. Harvey has been better since moving to Cincy, going 5-4 with a 4.44 ERA and 1.19 WHIP, but he's still striking out only 6.9 hitters […]

Diamondbacks Agree To Acquire Brad Ziegler

The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to acquire relief pitcher Brad Ziegler from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, pending medical information, according to a source. It's unclear what the D-backs sent the Marlins. Ziegler returns to the desert but will pitch in a setup role. The sidearmer has rebounded from an ugly start to the 2018 season, […]

Jake Diekman A Target Of Phillies

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jake Diekman is a target of the Philadelphia Phillies as they look to add a left-handed reliever on Tuesday, according to sources. Diekman has a 3.69 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and solid 11.1 K/9 in 39 innings this year. He'd be unlikely to close in Philadelphia, so his limited fantasy value would […]

Red Sox Asking About Tony Watson, Will Smith

The Boston Red Sox have asked about San Francisco Giants relief pitchers Tony Watson and Will Smith, but they are both controllable past this year and the Giants are unsure if they want to sell, according to a source. Both Watson and Smith are left-handed and have been great for San Fran this year. Smith […]

Mets Unlikely To Trade Zack Wheeler

The New York Mets seem unlikely to trade starting pitcher Zack Wheeler at this point. The Mets want a lot for Wheeler, who is under club control for a few more years. The right-hander is 5-6 on the season with a 4.11 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 116 K's over 120 1/3 innings. He has improved […]

Diamondbacks Close To Landing Brad Ziegler

The Arizona Diamondbacks are close to acquiring Miami Marlins relief pitcher Brad Ziegler, according to sources. He'd be making a return to the desert where he spent six years from 2011 to 2016. He even managed a career-high 30 saves for the Snakes back in 2015. Ziegler was terrible to begin the year and lost […]

Padres' Pursuit Of Chris Archer Fading

The San Diego Padres' pursuit of Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer has lost momentum, although things could change on Tuesday up against the trade deadline, according to a source. It always seemed like a long shot for the Padres to actually land Archer. The Rays have been unsure if they want to move […]

Pirates Linked To Chris Archer

The Pittsburgh Pirates were linked to Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer as of late Monday night, according to a source. The Pirates have made a huge push in the wild-card chase and have suddenly turned into buyers at the trade deadline. Archer has been a bit of a disappointment this year, but he's […]

Indians Acquire Leonys Martin

The Cleveland Indians acquired outfielder Leonys Martin from the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in exchange for shortstop Willi Castro, according to sources. Martin has been a decent leadoff guy for Detroit this year, slashing .251/.321/.409 with nine home runs, 29 RBI and seven stolen bases. He becomes a little more intriguing in deep mixed leagues […]

Marlins Not Discussing J.T. Realmuto

The Miami Marlins have not discussed catcher J.T. Realmuto at all on Tuesday, the last day until the trade deadline, according to a source. The Marlins asking price on Realmuto has been justifiably very high, so no teams interested in him have been willing to meet it. He's also a candidate for an extension. Realmuto […]

Brewers Pursuing Gio Gonzalez

The Milwaukee Brewers are pursuing Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez, according to a source. Gonzalez hasn't been great this year but hasn't been bad either. He's gong 6-7 with a 3.78 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 8.1 K/9 over 21 starts. A move to hitter-friendly Miller Park might be a little sketchy for the lefty, […]

Bryce Harper Won't Be Traded

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said that outfielder Bryce Harper won't be traded. "Bryce is not going anywhere. I believe in this team," Rizzo said. The Nats had deals "lined up" for multiple players, including Harper, but the sense is that ownership pulled the plug late Monday night, according to The Washington Post's Jorge […]

Yankees Looking At Jose Bautista

The New York Yankees are looking for a right-handed bat and have spoke to the Mets about outfielder Jose Bautista. The Mets won't just give him away, though, and trades involving the Mets and Yankees are always tricky, so it doesn't seem likely to happen. Joey Bats is batting only .216 overall, but he still […]

Billy Hamilton Could Be A Fit For Indians

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton is a potential fit for the Cleveland Indians, who are seeking a center fielder. The Tribe have asked about Hamilton in the past. Hamilton is hitting just .227/.302/.310 with three home runs, 21 RBI and 22 stolen bases. He'd be an upgrade to Cleveland's outfield, though, at least defensively. A […]

Jeff Samardzija To Throw Off Mound Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder) will throw off a bullpen mound in Arizona on Thursday. The Shark is slowly coming along and won't be back in the rotation anytime soon. He last pitched in a game on July 14 against the A's and hasn't been effective this year with a 6.25 ERA, […]

Pablo Sandoval Put On DL, Joe Panik Activated

The San Francisco Giants placed third baseman Pablo Sandoval (hamstring) on the 10-day disabled list on Monday with a strained right hamstring. He injured himself on a slide on Sunday. He was hitting .248/.310/.417 with nine home runs and 40 RBI in 92 games. In a corresponding move, second baseman Joe Panik (groin) was activated […]

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 […]