Pirates Could Preserve Paul Skenes in Second Half

Pittsburgh PG's Noah Hiles doesn't believe that the Pittsburgh Pirates will skip any of right-hander Paul Skenes' starts in the second half, but he does expect more low-volume outings and a fw start days being pushed back later in the week as the team looks to preserve him for the future. Hiles still believes that […]

T.J. Watt Once Again Becomes Highest-Paid Non-QB

For the second time in his career, Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro pass-rusher T.J. Watt becomes the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history by reaching an agreement on Thursday on a three-year, $123 million contract extension that includes $108 million fully guaranteed at signing, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter. The $41 million per year average is the highest […]

Cubs Have Interest in Ke'Bryan Hayes

Pittsburgh PG's Noah Hiles writes that the Chicago Cubs seem to have a decent amount of interest in trading for Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes. Hiles doesn't think Hayes is Chicago's top choice, but multiple sources have said that he's on the Cubs' radar with the trade deadline approaching. The first-place Cubs are very […]

Owen Caissie a Trade Candidate?

MLB.com's Jordan Bastian writes that the Chicago Cubs will have to weigh dealing one of the hottest hitters in professional baseball in outfield prospect Owen Caissie over the coming weeks as the team looks to add at the July 31 trade deadline. Caissie is now Chicago's top-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and is sporting a […]

Jack Perkins Could Join Rotation in Second Half

SI.com's Jason Burke suggests that Athletics right-handed pitching prospect Jack Perkins, who is ranked as the team's No. 7 prospect by MLB Pipeline, is a candidate to take right-hander Mitch Spence's No. 5 rotation spot in the second half of the season. Perkins made his MLB debut in relief on June 22 and has mostly […]

Sean Manaea to Start on Friday

New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea will get the second half of the season kicked off and start in the series opener versus the visiting Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field on Friday, according to the New York Post's Mike Puma. Manaea will be followed in the rotation by right-hander Clay Holmes for Game 2 on […]

Clayton Beeter Sent Back to Minors

The New York Yankees announced on Thursday that they optioned right-handed pitching prospect Clayton Beeter to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and added right-hander Rico Garcia to the active roster in a corresponding move. Garcia was claimed off waivers earlier in the week. Beeter, the team's No. 20 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will head back to the farm […]

Hunter Harvey Expected to Begin Rehab Assignment on Thursday

The Kansas City Royals expect right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey (shoulder) to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday night in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. Harvey is finally going to get back into a game after being sidelined with a right teres major strain in his shoulder since the middle of April. Since he has […]

Manuel Rodriguez Won't be Back Anytime Soon

Tampa Bay Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said on Thursday that right-hander Manuel Rodriguez (forearm) won't be back from his elbow/forearm injury anytime soon, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. The Rays pulled Rodriguez off his minor-league rehab assignment recently when he suffered a setback. The 28-year-old was scheduled to meet […]

Brandon Lowe to be Re-Evaluated on Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said that second baseman Brandon Lowe (oblique) is feeling good but will be re-evaluated after a workout on Thursday to determine if he'll come off the 10-day injured list for Friday's series opener against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles to kick off the second half of the […]

Rowdy Tellez Joining Rangers for Start of Second Half

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that the Texas Rangers are calling up first baseman Rowdy Tellez from Triple-A Round Rock before Friday's series opener against the visiting Detroit Tigers. Tellez will essentially be replacing first baseman Jake Burger (quadriceps) on the active roster after Texas placed Burger on the 10-day injured list on […]

Luke Keaschall Starting Rehab Assignment on Friday

The Athletic's Dan Hayes reports that Minnesota Twins second base prospect Luke Keaschall (forearm) will start his rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Friday. Keaschall, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is returning to game action this weekend for the first time since fracturing the right ulna bone in his forearm in […]

Bailey Ober to Make Rehab Start on Friday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober (hip) will start his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Depending on how Ober feels and looks on Friday, it might be the only rehab start he needs before being activated from the 15-day injured list. The 30-year-old was shut down […]

Hunter Bigge Moved to 60-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays transferred right-hander Hunter Bigge (face, lat) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday and selected the contract of right-hander Joey Gerber to the 40-man roster and optioned him to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move, according to Bally Sports' Ryan Bass. Bigge has been on the sideline since early May due […]

Yandy Diaz Unlikely to be Traded

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal writes that regardless of whether the Tampa Bay Rays become sellers at this year's trade deadline, they will be reluctant to trade players who signed team-friendly contract extensions. It means that first baseman Yandy Diaz is the most unlikely to be moved after the Rays exercised his $12 million option for […]

Jordan Addison Pleads Guilty to Lesser Offense, Gets Fine and Probation

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison will plead guilty to a lesser vehicular offense commonly referred to as a "wet reckless" a year after his initial DUI citation, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert. As a result, Addison will pay a standard fine and complete two online courses, although we must still wait to see how […]

Titans Add Backfield Depth With Jordan Mims

The Tennessee Titans agreed on an undisclosed two-year deal with free-agent running back Jordan Mims on Thursday, a source told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. The former Fresno State standout spent his first two seasons in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints and had 20 rushing attempts last season for 70 rushing yards while also […]

Anthony Richardson Sr. Believed to be Recovered From Shoulder Injury

ESPN's Stephen Holder reports that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (shoulder) is believed to have recovered from his recent right-shoulder setback as the team gets ready to kick off training camp next week, per a source. Richardson had season-ending surgery to fix an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder in his rookie season […]

Chargers Place Najee Harris on NFI List

The Los Angeles Chargers officially announced on Thursday that they placed running back Najee Harris (eye) on the Non-Football Injury list after he suffered a superficial eye injury during a fireworks mishap back on the Fourth of July. While Harris is expected to be a full-go for the start of the 2025 regular season in […]

Bears, Shemar Turner Agree to Terms on Rookie Deal

The Chicago Bears and second-round defensive tackle Shemar Turner agreed to terms on his four-year rookie deal on Thursday, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Bears took Turner with the 62nd overall pick in April's NFL draft after he had an impressive career at Texas A&M. The 22-year-old interior defensive lineman had 22.5 […]

Charlie Morton has Become Attractive Trade Chip

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal writes that Baltimore Orioles veteran right-hander Charlie Morton, who is on an expiring contract, has become an attractive trade chip as the July 31 deadline nears. Morton, 41, had a 10.89 ERA after his first five starts this year, but he's turned things around and has posted a 3.05 ERA in […]

Orioles Unlikely to Trade Trevor Rogers, Felix Bautista

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that it's unlikely that either left-hander Trevor Rogers or closer Felix Bautista will be traded at this year's deadline, according to a source briefed on the team's plans. The Orioles are listening on Rogers, but he's under control for one more season, and the Orioles plan on contending in 2026. […]

Dodgers Expected to Pursue Bullpen Help

Despite spending a combined $107 million in free agency on relievers Tanner Scott, Blake Treinen (forearm) and Kirby Yates, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to pursue bullpen help at the trade deadline this summer, according to sources briefed on their plans. Scott has allowed eight home runs and has a 4.09 ERA after allowing […]

Rob Brantly Outrighted to Triple-A

Miami Marlins catcher Rob Brantly cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and was outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. Brantly will remain in the organization after missing almost three months earlier this season with a strained right lat and a knee injury. The 36-year-old veteran backstop only played in three games […]

Connor Norby Undergoes Surgery, Expected to Miss 6-8 Weeks

Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby (hand) had surgery to fix a broken hamate bone in his left hand on Wednesday in Arizona, according to Craig Mish of Sports Grid. Norby is expected to miss six to eight weeks. The 25-year-old won't be able to return until at least late August, leaving him little time […]

Marlins Acquire Michael Petersen From Atlanta, Move Jesus Tinoco to 60-Day IL

The Miami Marlins announced on Wednesday that they acquired right-hander Michael Petersen from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville. In a corresponding move, the team transferred right-hander Jesus Tinoco (forearm) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL. Petersen made four relief appearances for the Braves […]

Emery Jones to Start Training Camp on NFI List

Baltimore Ravens rookie third-round offensive tackle Emery Jones (shoulder) will start training camp this summer on the Non-Football Injury list as he rehabs from shoulder surgery, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. It shouldn't come as a surprise after head coach John Harbaugh said last month that Jones wouldn't be ready for the start […]

Von Miller Signs With Commanders

Eight-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker Von Miller is signing an undisclosed deal with the Washington Commanders on Wednesday, sources tell NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Miller has already won two Super Bowl rings with the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams and will now try for his third ring with an up-and-coming team that was one […]

Alfred Collins Agrees to Four-Year Rookie Deal

The San Francisco 49ers and second-round rookie defensive tackle Alfred Collins (calf) agreed to a four-year, $10.3 million deal that includes over $9 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The No. 43 overall selection in April signing his rookie deal is now expected to trigger multiple second-round signings. Until now, 30 of the 32 […]

Blake Treinen Makes Another Rehab Appearance

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Blake Treienen (forearm) made his third minor-league rehab appearance on Tuesday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and allowed a solo home run while walking none and striking out one in his inning of work. In his three innings on the farm during his rehab assignment, the 36-year-old veteran hurler […]