Francisco Cervelli Back From Concussion DL

The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated catcher Francisco Cervelli (head) from the seven-day concussion disabled list on Thursday, and he is back in the lineup catching and hitting sixth against Mets starter Steven Matz. Cervelli started the year off strong but has really come back down to earth since experiencing concussion problems in June. He's hitting […]

Tavon Austin Being Used Out Wide

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Tavon Austin was lining up out wide on the first day of training camp on Thursday. Offensive coordinator Scott Linehan has made Austin sound like he'll be a key part of the offense this year. He could be given the lack of Dallas' other options in the receiving game now that […]

Texans Taking Cautious Approach With Jadeveon Clowney

Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee) worked on the side during full team drills at training camp on Thursday. The Texans think he'll be at full strength soon, but they are taking a cautious approach with him after he had arthroscopic knee surgery in the offseason. Head coach Bill O'Brien said it's unlikely that Clowney […]

Jesse Winker To Have Surgery

Updating previous reports, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (shoulder) will have season-ending surgery to fix a right shoulder subluxation. It ends a great season for the 24-year-old. He hit .299/.405/.431 with seven long balls and 43 RBI in 89 games. He should be a fixture in Cincy's outfield in 2019. Phillip Ervin should benefit the […]

Cubs Trying To Land Cole Hamels

The Chicago Cubs are making progress towards a trade to land Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cole Hamels, according to sources. Hamels has an ERA over 10.00 in his last five starts, so he's not that attractive, but the starting pitching market isn't very robust. The left-hander could benefit from a change of scenery, but right […]

Cameron Meredith, Alex Okafor Take Part In Team Drills

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith (knee) and defensive end Alex Okafor (Achilles) both took part in the team portion of practice on Thursday, which is a significant step in their recoveries. Meredith has a chance for a nice bounce-back season with his new team and could be quarterback Drew Brees' second favorite target […]

Jesse Winker Likely Done For Season

Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations Dick Williams said that outfielder Jesse Winker (shoulder) is likely done for the rest of the year. “He’ll be ready for spring training next year,” Williams said. “I don’t think we’ll see him playing this year.” It's a bad break for the Reds and Winker's owners, as he was […]

Arizona Checking Into Asdrubal Cabrera

The Arizona Diamondbacks are checking into New York Mets infielder Asdrubal Cabrera as they evaluate their infield options. The D-backs could use an upgrade over either Nick Ahmed at shortstop or Ketel Marte at the keystone, and Cabrera can also play some third base. He's hitting a solid .273 with 17 home runs and 54 […]

Leonard Fournette Looks Good On Day 1

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette looked good on Day 1 of training camp on Thursday, showing quickness on runs and while catching passes. He reported to camp at 223 pounds after playing in the 235-pound range in his rookie season. Fournette was solid last year but had durability issues late in the year and […]

Jesse Winker Lands On DL

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Jesse Winker (shoulder) on the 10-day disabled list on Thursday with a right shoulder subluxation. The move is retroactive to July 24. In a corresponding move, the team called up outfielder Mason Williams from Triple-A Louisville and moved infielder Alex Blandino (knee) to the 60-day DL. It's a shame since […]

Blue Jays Want To Trade J.A. Happ Before Saturday

The Toronto Blue Jays have made it clear that they'd like to move starting pitcher J.A. Happ before his next start on Saturday against the White Sox. The Yankees are believed to be in the pole position, but there are other teams interested in Happ. One way or another, the Yankees will bolster their rotation. […]

Zack Wheeler, Asdrubal Cabrera Could Be Traded Soon

New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler and infielder Asdrubal Cabrera could be traded any minute. There is heavy interest in Wheeler, and he could fetch a top-10 prospect and more. At least 12 teams sent scouts to watch him face the Padres on Tuesday, and among the teams were the Yankees, Red Sox, Mariners […]

Yankees Scouting Zack Wheeler

The New York Yankees were one of the teams to send scouts to watch New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler's latest start, according to SNY's Andy Martino. The Yankees are desperate for another starting pitcher, and Wheeler could be their guy. He doesn't have great numbers this year but has been respectable and has […]

Braves Looking At Marcus Stroman

The Atlanta Braves have engaged the Toronto Blue Jays on starting pitcher Marcus Stroman, according to a source. Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos is familiar with Stroman from his time as Toronto's GM, and Stroman would fit Atlanta's approach to building for the future as a controllable piece. However, Stroma's value is low with his […]

White Sox Receive Kodi Medeiros, Wilber Perez

The Chicago White Sox acquired pitchers Kodi Medeiros and Wilber Perez from the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday in exchange for relief pitcher Joakim Soria. Medeiros was Milwaukee's No. 13 prospect, according to MLB.com. The Hawaii native was a 12th overall pick in 2014 but has a unique arm slot and underwhelming control. The left-hander is […]

Rockies Signing Santiago Casilla

The Colorado Rockies are signing free-agent relief pitcher Santiago Casilla on Thursday, according to sources. The 38-year-old veteran was released by the A's after he pitched to a 3.16 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 6.3 K/9 over 26 outings in 2018. He also walked a whopping 20 hitters in 31 1/3 innings. Casilla will provide the […]

Brewers Have Discussed Zack Wheeler

The Milwaukee Brewers have discussed trading for New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler, according to sources. However, no deal is close. Wheeler is attractive because he's under club control for several more seasons. He's gone 4-6 with a 4.33 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 8.6 K/9 over 19 starts (114 1/3 innings). Wheeler is also […]

Brewers Acquiring Joakim Soria

The Milwaukee Brewers are acquiring Chicago White Sox closer Joakim Soria, according to a source. It's unclear what the Brewers are sending back to Chicago, but we should find out soon. Soria has been solid for the Pale Hose this year, sporting a 2.56 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 49 strikeouts in 38 2/3 innings to […]

Kris Bryant To Have Another MRI

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (shoulder) will undergo another MRI exam on his left shoulder, according to manager Joe Maddon. Bryant landed back on the disabled list on Thursday with the same shoulder injury that landed him on the DL before the All-Star break. He is hitting .276 on the year with 11 homers […]

Dalvin Cook To Be Full Go For Training Camp

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (knee) is expected to be a full go for training camp. Cook was on his way to an explosive rookie season before he tore his ACL early in the year. He was averaging 12.8 fantasy points per game in standard leagues and was receiving a huge workload for Minnesota. […]

Vontaze Burfict On NFI List

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict (hamstring) was put on the Non-Football Injury list with what is believed to be a tight hamstring. Burfict should be fine with his injury, but he will serve a four-game suspension to begin the year. The 27-year-old played full seasons in his first two years but hasn't done so since, […]

Orleans Darkwa Works Out For Bills

Free-agent running back Orleans Darkwa recently worked out for the Buffalo Bills, according to a source. Darkwa is back to full health after playing with the Giants last year. Buffalo is covering their bases for running back depth with LeSean McCoy potentially facing a suspension. Darkwa had 171 carries for 751 yards (4.4 yards per […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick The Expected Week 1 Starter

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter said that quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is the planned starter for Week 1 against the Saints, barring something unforeseen. Fitzpatrick worked with the first-team offense on Thursday at training camp. Jameis Winston is suspended for the first three games of the year, so Fitz should start in all three […]

Giants Will Talk Contract Soon With Odell Beckham Jr.

New York Giants owner John Mara said the team will open contract talks with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. "sooner rather than later." Mara thinks Beckham is moving in the right direction. OBJ showed up to mandatory minicamp and isn't holding out of training camp, so both sides figure to get something worked out eventually. […]

Martavis Bryant Expected To Practice Thursday

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant has not heard anything from the league on a potential suspension and is expected to be on the practice field for the start of training camp on Thursday, according to sources. He will work as a deep-ball specialist with his new team in 2018 and has a chance to […]

D'Onta Foreman's Week 1 Status Up In The Air

The Houston Texans are still unsure if running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) will be ready for Week 1. He's on the active Physically Unable to Perform list to start training camp. "Work in progress right now, recovering from this injury," Texans general manager Brian Gaine said as the AFC South franchise arrived at The Greenbrier […]

Jets Open To Trading Teddy Bridgewater

The New York Jets are open to trading quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, but it will depend on if there is a market for him. A lot will depend on how Bridgewater fares in training camp and the preseason. He impressed teammates and coaches in the spring and moved well in non-contact drills two years removed from […]

Sam Darnold Has A Shot To Start In Week 1

New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold has a realistic shot to win the starting job heading into Week 1 over veteran Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater. It's pretty much his job to win. Of the last 10 quarterbacks drafted in the top 10 dating back to 2012, six have started on opening day. He […]

Alshon Jeffery Placed On PUP

The Philadelphia Eagles placed wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) on the active Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday. Jeffery had offseason shoulder surgery, but he should be fine for the start of the regular season. He finished as the No. 15 fantasy wideout in 2017 in standard leagues, but his numbers left a little […]

Astros Acquire Martin Maldonado

The Houston Astros have acquired catcher Martin Maldonado from the Angels on Thursday for catching depth. The Angels will receive an unnamed prospect in the deal. Maldonado was hitting just .223 with five home runs and 32 RBI in 265 at-bats with the Halos this year, and he'll likely split time behind the dish with […]