Phillies Keeping An Eye On J.A. Happ

The Philadelphia Phillies are monitoring Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ as they await word on whether they can acquire Orioles shortstop Manny Machado and closer Zach Britton. The Blue Jays have also spent time scouting Philadelphia's minor league system recently, according to a league source. The 35-year-old Happ is in the final year […]

Dodgers The Leading Contender For Manny Machado

The Los Angeles Dodgers are now the leading candidate to land Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado in a trade. However, the situation is fluid and the Brewers and Phillies still have an outside chance. Barring something unexpected, Machado should be with a different team before the second half of the season starts. Machado is the […]

Mariners Sign Cameron Rupp

The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent catcher Cameron Rupp to a minor league deal on Monday, and he'll report to Triple-A Tacoma. Rupp could eventually become the backup to Mike Zunino in the second half, but he'll need to pick it up in the minors in order to get that opportunity. Chris Herrmann and David Freitas […]

Jeff Samardzija Could Return July 25

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (shoulder), who landed on the 10-day disabled list again on Saturday with inflammation in his right shoulder, could pitch the fifth game of the second half of the season on July 25 at the Mariners. It's the third time the Shark has been on the DL this season […]

Christian Arroyo Activated From DL, Optioned To Minors

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Christian Arroyo (oblique) was activated from the disabled list on Monday and then optioned to Triple-A Durham. The Rays feel Arroyo needs more time in the minors, as he's hit under .200 at Durham. He's slashing .264/.339/.396 with only one homer and six RBI in 53 at-bats at the big league […]

James Conner Could Be Every-Down Back

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner was impressive during spring workouts and could be an every-down back in the league. With Le'Veon Bell playing on the franchise tag for the second straight year and possibly leaving after 2018, the Steelers may need to look to the future, and Conner could step into a lead-back role […]

Angels Have No Interest In Dealing Tyler Skaggs, Andrew Heaney

The Los Angeles Angels have no interest in trading starting pitchers Tyler Skaggs or Andrew Heaney, according to a source. The Angels are drawing interest in their controllable players, including relievers Blake Parker, Jose Alvarez, Cam Bedrosian and Justin Anderson. The Angels are open to discussing them, but they will want a good return. With […]

Le'Veon Bell Likely In Final Year With Steelers

After failing to reach a long-term extension ahead of the deadline on Monday, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell's agent, Adisa Bakari, said that 2018 will likely be his client's last with the Steelers. "His intention was to retire as a Steeler," Bakari told ESPN's Adam Schefter. "But now that there's no deal, the practical […]

Yohander Mendez Promoted To Double-A

Texas Rangers starting pitching prospect Yohander Mendez has been promoted from High-A Down East To Double-A Frisco. Mendez is the team's No. 7 prospect, according to MLB.com, but he was sent to Single-A last month for violating team rules in the majors. The left-hander had allowed six earned runs and eight hits over just 3 […]

Jacob deGrom May Prefer Trade

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom's agent, Brodie Van Wagenen, released a statement on Monday saying that they would prefer a trade right now if the Mets don't see deGrom in the long-term picture with their club. "We have discussed Jacob’s future with the Mets at length," said Van Wagenen. "Jacob has expressed interest […]

Le'Veon Bell Expected To Play Under Franchise Tag

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is once again expected to play under the franchise tag in 2018 with a long-term deal not expected to happen before the deadline on Monday, according to a source. That means that Bell will hold out of training camp and the preseason for the second straight year, but it's […]

Astros Seeking Difference-Maker In Bullpen

The Houston Astros are more likely to trade for a relief pitcher than for a catcher at the trade deadline, and they are seeking a "true difference-maker" in the bullpen like Orioles closer Zach Britton, Padres closer Brad Hand or Reds closer Raisel Iglesias. Houston could also move Lance McCullers Jr. or Charlie Morton to […]

Dodgers Expected To Add Reliever

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to add a relief pitcher at the trade deadline, and FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal said "there's almost no doubt" that the Dodgers will make a trade for a reliever. Josh Fields, Tony Cingrani and Pedro Baez are all on the disabled list, so LA wants to give closer Kenley […]

Cubs Interested In Zach Britton, Brad Hand

The Chicago Cubs are among eight teams that are talking to the Baltimore Orioles about closer Zach Britton, according to an industry source. They are also interested in San Diego Padres closer Brad Hand, though Hand will cost much more than Britton, who will be a free agent after this season. Hand is signed through […]

No Long-Term Deal Expected For Lamarcus Joyner

Los Angeles Rams free safety Lamarcus Joyner isn't expected to receive a long-term extension before the Monday deadline, although the two sides have continued to talk, according to league sources. Joyner already signed his franchise tag and would be scheduled to be a free agent after this year. The 27-year-old was moved to safety last […]

Blake Jarwin Targeted Often By Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin made a splash during offseason activities and was regularly targeted by quarterback Dak Prescott up the middle and in red-zone situations. He's second on the depth chart behind expected starter Geoff Swaim, but Swaim's strengths are his blocking. Right now Jarwin is just someone to watch in training camp, […]

Christian McCaffrey Won't See Big Increase In Carries

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey isn't expected to see a huge increase in carries with C.J. Anderson in the lead role as the traditional back. After all, McCaffrey had just 3.7 yards per carry on 117 attempts in his rookie season on the ground. Where he'll make up for it, though, is through the […]

Dallas Goedert Could Be Matchup Nightmare

Philadelphia Eagles backup tight end Dallas Goedert dominated at a lower level of college and could be a matchup nightmare in the red zone for the Eagles in his rookie season. Goedert didn't drop a single pass in spring practices and will allow the team to continue using two-tight end sets with Trey Burton gone. […]

Darren Sproles Expected To See Snaps Decrease

In the opinion of the Philly Voice's Jimmy Kempski, Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles is expected to see his snaps per game decrease in what will be his final season in the NFL. Most of the veteran's contributions are expected to come on special teams as a returner with Jay Ajayi and Corey Clement […]

Jay Ajayi Could See More Touches In 2018

There is a chance that the Philadelphia Eagles try to get their money's worth from running back Jay Ajayi in 2018 and give him a higher workload than he had last season. Ajayi has just one year left on his rookie deal and could be playing somewhere else in 2019. The former Dolphin was much […]

Doug Pederson Unsure If Carson Wentz Will Be Ready

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson didn't sound so sure that quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) would be ready to go for Week 1. “I can’t say. I don’t know now. I can tell you it’s not going to be a Doug Pederson decision. It will be a doctors’ decision. Carson will have to be 100 […]

Aaron Rodgers Would Like To Play Until He's 40

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he would love to play until he's 40 years old. “I’d love to play to 40,” Rodgers said. “I just think that number means a lot. Obviously, Tom [Brady] is kind of rewriting the book. Brett [Favre] had a good season when he turned 40. My goal is […]

Le'Veon Bell Prepared To Sit Out Half The Season?

ESPN's Adam Schefter thinks that Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell could sit out half the year if he can't come to an agreement on a contract extension with the team. "The goal at that point would be to hit 2019 free agency healthy, not rack up another 400 touches," Schefter said. We'd be pretty […]

Jets Releasing Devin Smith

The New York Jets released wide receiver Devin Smith, a former second-round pick in 2015, on Monday, according to a source. He suffered two torn ACLs in his knees and hasn't been able to recover since. Smith has just 10 catches for 135 yards and one touchdown in two seasons. He did not play at […]

Jordan Leggett, Chris Herndon Expected To Split Time

New York Jets tight ends Jordan Leggett and Chris Herndon are expected to battle for the starting job in training camp, but with no standout in the tight end room, both players may split time equally this year. Leggett missed all of last season with a knee injury and Herndon is coming off an injury […]

DeAndre Hopkins Praises Keke Coutee

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has been impressed with rookie wideout Keke Coutee so far. Coutee was a fourth-round pick this year but will immediately challenge Braxton Miller for slot duties. The young star was a second-team All-Big 12 selection and had 93 catches for 1,429 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2017. "He's only […]

Darren Sproles Will Retire After Season

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles announced that he will retire after the 2018 season, which will be his 14th in the league. Sproles played in just three games last year before sitting out with arm and knee injuries. He currently sits with 4,656 receiving yards, 3,366 rushing yards, 2,792 punt return yards and 8,350 […]

Yoenis Cespedes Hits Two Homers In Simulated Game

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (hip, quadriceps) hit two home runs in seven plate appearances in a simulated game Monday, and he also singled, walked and played five innings in left field. He could return as soon as Friday to kick off the second half of the season. Cespedes remains a headache to own […]

Giants Promote Shaun Anderson To Triple-A

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Shaun Anderson, who is the team's seventh overall prospect and who played in the Futures Game on Sunday, will be called up from Double-A Richmond to Triple-A Sacramento. Anderson got the win for Team USA in the Futures Game after giving up a run in an inning of work. He […]

Wade Davis Making Mechanical Adjustment

Colorado Rockies closer Wade Davis figured something out recently about his fastball movement. "Probably a month and a half ago, I was cutting the fastball a lot, especially here [at Coors Field], and I wasn't sure why," Davis said. "I was getting a lot of late right-to-left movement that I had never seen before. That […]