Cubs Unsure If Javier Baez Will Play Thursday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez's (knee) status is unknown for Thursday's game. Baez hurt his knee after a player slid into him on Tuesday, and he didn't play Wednesday. The injury isn't believed to be too serious, though, so even if Baez misses the game on Thursday, he could be back on Friday. The […]

Zay Jones To Miss The Start Of Training Camp

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Zay Jones (knee) was placed on the Non-Football Injury list on Wednesday for the start of training camp, and he won't be on the practice field starting Thursday. Once he's medically cleared, he can be taken off the list and start practicing. Jones was a rookie bust, catching 27 passes for […]

Cowboys Haven't Discussed Earl Thomas Recently

Dallas Cowboys executive Stephen Jones said the team has had no recent trade talks regarding Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas. The last time the two clubs talked was during the draft. Thomas isn't reporting to training camp because he wants an extension that the team is unwilling to give him. He wants to be […]

Domingo Santana Pulled From Minor League Game

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Domingo Santana was pulled out of his game with Triple-A Colorado Springs on Wednesday. With trade rumors swirling, Santana could be involved in a deal. Santana was sent to the minors in late June after hitting .249 with three home runs and 17 RBI in 189 at-bats. With a stacked outfield, he […]

Devin Funchess May Not Receive Extension

Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney made it seem likely that he doesn't plan on giving wide receiver Devin Funchess a contract extension just yet. "You want to see a guy put back-to-back years together," Hurney said. Funchess had his breakout year in his third season, catching 63 passes for 840 yards and eight touchdowns, […]

Giants Will Be Strategic Buyers

The San Francisco Giants, who entered play with a 52-50 record on Wednesday, "will be strategic buyers, not sellers," according to a source familiar with the team's thinking. However, they probably won't be going after rental players, but it'll also be hard for them to acquire any noteworthy players with just one prospect in MLB […]

Diamondbacks Showing Interest In Keone Kela, Jose Leclerc

The Arizona Diamondbacks have shown interest in Texas Rangers relief pitchers Keone Kela and Jose Leclerc, according to sources. Kela blew his first save of the season just the other day, but both he and Leclerc have been lights-out otherwise and would surely bolster Arizona's bullpen as they try to either win the National League […]

Clint Frazier To Hit Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (head) is back with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and will attempt to hit in the cages on Wednesday and then ride a stationary bike. The Yankees will be extra cautious with Frazier, as he's dealt with multiple concussions this season. The Yankees outfield is just too crowded for Frazier to see […]

Baker Mayfield Won't Be Seeing First-Team Reps

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said that rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield won't be seeing any first-team repetitions anytime soon in training camp. “Tyrod Taylor is the starter,” Jackson said. “I don’t envision any situation where all of a sudden (Mayfield’s) getting a bunch of first-team reps unless God forbid something happens." Mayfield was the […]

Nathan Eovaldi To Make Red Sox Debut Sunday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will make his first start for his new team on Sunday against the Twins. Brian Johnson will start on Thursday and then move to the bullpen. The Red Sox acquired Eovaldi from the Rays on Wednesday. He got off to a late start to the year but has […]

Yankees In The Mix To Land J.A. Happ

The New York Yankees are "heavy in the mix" to trade for Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ, although no deal is done, according to a source. The Brewers could still be in play, among other teams. Aside from a recent rough patch, Happ has been pretty useful to fantasy owners this year with […]

Lamarcus Joyner Placed On NFI List

The Los Angeles Rams placed safety Lamarcus Joyner on the Non-Football Injury list on Wednesday after he didn't pass his conditioning test. This isn't a big deal, and he can come off the NFI list and practice when he's medically cleared. He has three career interceptions, four sacks and two forced fumbles in four NFL […]

Leonte Carroo Ready For Training Camp

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Leonte Carroo (knee), who missed minicamp and some organized team activities following a knee cleanup, is healthy and is ready for the start of training camp. The 24-year-old has only 10 receptions for 98 yards and one touchdown in 28 games in his first two seasons. Even with Jarvis Landry out […]

Marlins Asking Price High On Relievers

The Miami Marlins are asking a lot for relief pitchers Kyle Barraclough, Adam Conley and Drew Steckenrider, with all three under team control for multiple years. MLB.com's Joe Frisaro believes that of the three, Conley could be the most realistic to be dealt. The Red Sox, Astros, Dodgers and others would be interested. The Marlins […]

Luis Castillo Isn't Available For Trade

The Cincinnati Reds haven't made starting pitcher Luis Castillo available for a trade, according to a source. There is little urgency to trade him, especially since his performance has been down since a breakout 2017 campaign. The right-hander is 5-8 on the year with a disappointing 5.30 ERA and 8.37 K/9 over 108 2/3 innings. […]

Brewers Have Checked In On Matt Harvey

The Milwaukee Brewers have checked in on Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Matt Harvey, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The Reds don't appear to be in active talks with the Brewers, and Milwaukee views Harvey as a fallback option if their other pursuits aren't fruitful. Harvey has reinvented himself a bit since landing with the Reds, […]

Luke Kuechly Ready To Go

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly (shoulder) passed his physical and is ready to go for training camp. The Panthers are likely to take it slow with Kuechly after he had offseason shoulder surgery, but he should be ready for the regular season. He missed only one game in 2017 after playing in a career-low 10 […]

Four Teams Checking In On Reds Relievers

The Rockies, Red Sox, Braves and Phillies have all checked in with the Cincinnati Reds regarding closer Raisel Iglesias and relievers Amir Garrett, David Hernandez and Jared Hughes, according to sources. However, one source says the Reds have no plans to move Garrett. Each pitcher is under control past this season, so the Reds will […]

Blue Jays Close To Moving J.A. Happ

The Toronto Blue Jays appear close to trading starting pitcher J.A. Happ, according to sources. Happ had a rough patch at the end of June but bounced back in his last two starts and has allowed just one run on nine hits while striking out 15 over 8 2/3 innings against the Red Sox and […]

Nats Not Looking To Trade Right Now

The Washington Nationals don't appear to be sellers right now despite entering play on Wednesday well behind in the wild-card and divisional races. "[We are] still optimistic about the division, and we will do what's necessary to win this year and beyond in any deals we make," general manager Mike Rizzo said. It'd be utterly […]

Curtis Samuel, Julius Peppers Starting On PUP

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (ankle) and defensive end Julius Peppers (shoulder) did not pass their physicals and will start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Samuel will actually start on the Non-Football Injury list, and general manager Marty Hurney said the team is being cautious with the receiver. Samuel played […]

Asking Price For Whit Merrifield Is High

Kansas City Royals infielder Whit Merrifield's asking price in trades is very high, as he's controlled through the 2022 season. The Giants could be a fit for him, and the Brewers have also discussed him with the Royals. Merrifield can play almost everywhere on the diamond and is hitting a solid .299/.369/.421 with five home […]

Royals Asking A Lot For Danny Duffy

The Kansas City Royals view starting pitcher Danny Duffy as a key part of their rebuild and will not trade him unless the offer is "ridiculous," according to MLB.com's Jeffrey Flanagan. Duffy is signed through the 2021 season. The left-hander has been up and down this year, and pitching for a bad Royals team hasn't […]

Braves Monitoring Mike Moustakas Closely

The Atlanta Braves are monitoring Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas very closely, according to sources. Moose has cooled off a bit after his slow start but is still hitting .247 with 20 home runs and 61 RBI after setting the team's single-season record with 38 homers a year ago. He'd slide in as […]

Mike Moustakas Drawing A Lot Of Trade Interest

Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas, who has 20 home runs and 61 RBI, is drawing a significant amount of trade interest. Six National League teams and three American League teams are talking about him with the Royals. The Phillies are particularly interested after losing out on Manny Machado. Moose will have a much […]

Corey Oswalt Jams His Hand But Earns Win

New York Mets starting pitcher Corey Oswalt (hand) jammed his hand while swinging a bat on Wednesday, which led to his early removal from the game. However, manager Mickey Callaway said Oswalt should be fine in a few days. Oswalt made it through five innings while allowing two runs to the Padres to earn his […]

Christian McCaffrey Adds Six Pounds

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey said he is at 208 pounds this year after playing his rookie season at 202 pounds. Heading into his second season, McCaffrey's needle is pointing up. While C.J. Anderson will be the lead back on the early downs, McCaffrey is expected to see more rushing attempts and could approach […]

Khalil Mack Will Not Report To Training Camp

Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack will not report to training camp on Thursday, according to a source. Mack is in the final year of his rookie deal and is looking for a hefty extension, one that he has earned. The 27-year-old has accumulated 303 tackles, 40.5 sacks, four fumble recoveries and an interception in […]

Trent Taylor Will Start On PUP List

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor (back) will begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to general manager John Lynch. Taylor is expected to be fine for the start of the regular season. Heading into his second season in the NFL, the 24-year-old is expected to be the main slot […]

Byron Buxton Could Return To Minor League Action Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (wrist) could be activated from the minor league disabled list as early as Thursday. Buxton has been out since early July in the minors. He was sent down after hitting only .156 with no homers, four RBI and five steals in 28 games at the big league level. He's mostly […]