Kyle Rudolph Could Flourish Under New Offensive Coordinator

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph, who has progressed sooner than expected from offseason ankle surgery, could flourish under new offensive coordinator John DeFilippo this year. DeFilippo's systems are typically tight end-friendly, as he made Gary Barnidge a Pro Bowler in Cleveland and Zach Ertz a beast in Philadelphia. Rudolph caught eight touchdowns, second to […]

Brandon Drury Called Up Friday

The New York Yankees recalled infielder Brandon Drury from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday. Drury has hit just .178/.260/.289 with one home run and seven RBI in 45 at-bats with the Yanks this year and will be just a bench bat in the Bronx. You can avoid him for now in fantasy leagues.

Allen Robinson Getting Back To Old Form

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (knee), who won't have any restrictions for the start of training camp, has been looking like his old self so far with his new team. "He got healthy and he's starting to look like the old Allen Robinson, and it's good to see," quarterback Mitch Trubisky said. "We got […]

Padres Expecting Bad News On Fernando Tatis Jr.

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller said the team is expecting bad news on shortstop prospect Fernando Tatis Jr.'s left thumb injury. "We'll have more information here this weekend, but right now, the possibilities... potentially a fracture, potentially some ligament damage... He's probably going to miss some time," Preller said. Tatis injured the thumb […]

Mets Discussing Jeurys Familia With Other Teams

The New York Mets are discussing closer Jeurys Familia with other teams. There is nothing imminent right now, but Familia is likely to be traded well before the deadline of July 31, with seven to eight teams showing varying degrees of interest in him. Familia has pitched much better of late and has a 2.88 […]

Mariners Sign Scott Servais To Multi-Year Extension

The Seattle Mariners signed manager Scott Servais to a multi-year extension on Friday, according to general manager Jerry Dipoto. Servais is the winningest manager in team history at 222-199 (.527) and is midway through his third season at the helm. Seattle is 58-39 with the second half about to get underway, which is the fourth […]

Andrew Cashner To Start Sunday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Andrew Cashner (neck) will come off the disabled list and start in Sunday's series finale against the Blue Jays. Alex Cobb will get the nod on Saturday and Dylan Bundy is starting on Friday. On a bad Orioles team, Cashner has gone 2-9 with a 4.56 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and underwhelming […]

Adalberto Mondesi Placed On Emergency Leave

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi was placed on the family medical emergency list on Friday, and the team recalled infielder Ramon Torres from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Mondesi could be away from the team for up to a week. With KC nowhere near contention, they have given Mondesi everyday playing time at […]

Giants Don't Plan To Limit Andrew Suarez, Dereck Rodriguez

The San Francisco Giants don't plan to give either starting pitcher Andrew Suarez or Dereck Rodriguez a breather down the stretch with both pitchers set to exceed their career highs in innings pitched in a single season. “If they made every start, you’re looking at 180 innings for these guys, and that’s where you would […]

Johnny Cueto To Receive Extra Rest

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto will receive an extra day of rest before five of his first six starts in the second half of the season. Cueto is dealing with a damaged ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, so the Giants will play it slow with him. The right-hander was dynamite before […]

Chris Archer Could Be Nice Trade Chip For Rays

The Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin thinks the Tampa Bay Rays should trade starting pitcher Chris Archer and his team-friendly contract right now. He's owed just $27.5 million over the next three seasons. Archer wants to win right now, but he's also been injured this year and will need to pitch better before the trade […]

Jeurys Familia's Stock Is Up

New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia, who struggled to an 8.22 ERA in June, has seen his trade stock rise lately and has a 2.88 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 9.5 K/9 on the season overall. He might be the team's best trade chip not named Jacob deGrom or Noah Syndergaard, and he is a free […]

Raisel Iglesias Now The Most Attractive Reliever?

With closer Brad Hand being dealt to the Indians on Thursday, Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias could be the best reliever on the trade market. He has a 2.36 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 9.9 K/9 on the season and could potentially fetch a large return for the Reds. Iglesias is owed just over $11 million […]

Carlos Martinez Unlikely To Be Traded

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez is unlikely to be traded, according to president of baseball operations John Mozeliak. "For us, the one core we have is pitching," Mozeliak said before Thursday's series opener at Wrigley Field. "And to start trying to arbitrage that would have to be a very special-type deal, otherwise it […]

ArDarius Stewart Hit With Two-Game Suspension

New York Jets wide receiver Ardarius Stewart has been suspended two games by the league for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, according to sources. He tested positive for a diuretic or masking agent. As a rookie last year, Stewart had just six catches for 82 yards in 15 games. In a crowded Jets […]

Braves Discussing Zach Britton

The Atlanta Braves have talked to the Baltimore Orioles about closer Zach Britton. The Braves are seeking bullpen help and have a loaded farm system. Britton might be the most coveted trade chip now that Manny Machado has been dealt, and it seems like a foregone conclusion that Britton will be playing for a different […]

Brewers Sign Richie Shaffer, Rymer Liriano

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent outfielders Richie Shaffer and Rymer Liriano to minor league deals on Friday, according to a source. Both players will report to Triple-A Colorado Springs. Shaffer was released by the Indians on June 8 after hitting under .200 at Triple-A. He was a former first-round pick, though and managed 30 home […]

Jordan Lyles Knocked Around In Rehab Start

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Jordan Lyles (elbow) allowed three home runs in 2 2/3 innings for Triple-A El Paso on Thursday. Overall, he allowed four runs on six hits with no walks in his first outing since he felt a "strange" sensation in his elbow last month. He could make at least one more […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Injures Thumb

San Diego Padres shortstop prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. (thumb) injured his left thumb in a minor league game with Double-A San Antonio on Thursday while trying to steal his 17th base of the year. He also hit his 16th home run in the game, but the Padres will know more about his status on Friday. […]

Andrew Toles Optioned To Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday to make room on the roster for newly-acquired shortstop Manny Machado. Toles had gone 6-for-23 (.261) with no home runs and four RBI in his short stay with the Dodgers. With Chris Taylor moving back to center field, there is just […]

Clay Buchholz Expected To Start Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Clay Buchholz (oblique), who was scheduled to throw around 75 to 80 pitches with High-A Visalia on Thursday, is expected to rejoin the rotation on Tuesday against the Cubs in place of starting pitcher Shelby Miller (elbow). Buchholz has been a nice surprise for Arizona this year, going 2-1 with a […]

Francisco Liriano, Mike Fiers, Leonys Martin On Trade Block

The Detroit Tigers are trying to trade starting pitchers Francisco Liriano and Mike Fiers and outfielder Leonys Martin at the trade deadline, while starting pitcher Michael Fulmer and outfielder Nicholas Castellanos are on the back burner. A team would have to make a big push to land either Fulmer or Castellanos. The Tigers are clearly […]

Bartolo Colon Not Drawing Much Interest

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Bartolo Colon isn't drawing much interest on the trade market. It could change before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, but Big Sexy is 3-6 with a 6.31 ERA over his last 10 starts. At this point in his career, Colon doesn't have a whole lot left, but he can bring […]

Rangers Not Expected To Trade Adrian Beltre

The Texas Rangers aren't expected to trade third baseman Adrian Beltre unless circumstances change drastically. The team values the veteran for his leadership qualities and would prefer to keep him around for next year. Beltre is also willing to return and has a full no-trade clause. The 39-year-old has battled injuries this year, but he's […]

Harrison Bader Back To Full Strength

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) said his pain has subsided after resting during the All-Star break, and he was considered at full strength on Thursday. However, with manager Mike Matheny's firing, new manager Mike Shildt seems to be giving struggling outfielder Dexter Fowler another chance, which will hurt Bader's playing time. He's been […]

Bud Norris Was Available Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Bud Norris was available out of the bullpen on Thursday despite dealing with soreness lately. Jordan Hicks recorded a save on Sunday awith Norris unavailable. Norris has been great for the Red Birds this year with a 3.05 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 17 saves and 11.7 K/9, but injuries have been a […]

Cardinals Could Look To Trade Jose Martinez

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Jose Martinez has found himself on the bench in each of the last two games after manager Mike Matheny was fired, as new manager Mike Shildt has preferred better defensive lineups. As a result, Martinez could be a candidate to be traded to an American League club where he could […]

Brandon Morrow Undergoes MRI

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (biceps) underwent an MRI exam on his forearm/biceps on Thursday. He said there was "stuff in there," but he doesn't think he'll need to be out too long. Morrow has been solid for the Cubs in the ninth this year with 22 saves, a 1.47 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and a […]

Deshaun Watson Good To Go For Training Camp

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) is expected to be "full-go" when training camp starts next week. “I feel great,” Watson told the NFL Network on Thursday night, via Adam Wexler of KPRC. “I’m getting ready for next week when we report to The Greenbrier; I’m going to be full-go.” He wasn't wearing his knee […]

Yu Darvish Weeks From A Return

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon did not have an update on starting pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow, triceps) on Thursday, and pitching coach Jim Hickey said that Darvish is weeks away from returning. In his first season in Chicago, so far Darvish has been a bust, both in real life and in fantasy. He hasn't pitched […]