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JuJu Smith-Schuster Still Bothered By Physical Ailments
New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) had to be managed for the entirety of the second half of last season with the Kansas City Chiefs due to physical ailments. The fact that he's still dealing with injuries this June is concerning, especially when you consider his injury history. Smith-Schuster spoke on how challenging […]
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Rams Restructure Cooper Kupp's Deal
The Los Angeles Rams converted $13.92 million of wide receiver Cooper Kupp's base salary into a signing bonus on Wednesday, creating $10.44 million in salary cap space for this year, according to a source. Before the move, the Rams had only $1.3 million in 2023 salary cap space, so this gives them some more room […]
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Marlins Move Trevor Rogers To 60-Day Injured List
The Miami Marlins moved left-hander Trevor Rogers (biceps, shoulder) to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday and selected the contract of right-hander Archie Bradley in a corresponding move. Rogers is eligible to return next week, but it's doubtful that happens, as his right-shoulder discomfort is expected to cost him more time. The 25-year-old southpaw was […]
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Orioles Put Ryan Mountcastle On 10-Day Injured List
The Baltimore Orioles placed infielder Ryan Mountcastle (illness) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 10) on Tuesday with vertigo and selected the contract of catcher Mark Kolozsvary from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. The team also designated right-hander Noah Denoyer for assignment. Mountcastle hasn't played since last Friday and will get some […]
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Max Muncy Out With Hamstring Strain
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) is out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox because of a left-hamstring strain that he suffered while running to first base in his last at-bat on Sunday. Muncy will have an MRI exam on Wednesday and won't be in […]
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Chris Jones Not At Mandatory Minicamp
Kansas City Chiefs four-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones wasn't at the team's mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. The Chiefs remain open to signing Jones to a long-term contract extension this summer, but he'll remain away from the team for now. The 28-year-old pass-rusher is looking to be paid accordingly after putting up career-highs in […]
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Jelani Woods Could Have Fantasy Relevant Role
The Indianapolis Colts have a crowded tight end room this year with Mo Alie-Cox, Kylen Granson and Jelani Woods all having played more than 300 snaps last year and catching at least 19 passes. The Colts drafted rookie Will Mallory in the fifth round, and they also have Andrew Ogletree, Pharoah Brown and Kaden Smith. […]
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Marquise Brown Dealing With Foot Injury
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that wide receiver Marquise Brown (foot) was dealing with a foot issue on Tuesday and was held out of mandatory minicamp practice for precautionary reasons because of his previous foot issues. Brown should be full-go for the start of training camp at the end of July, and he'll […]
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Devin White Present At Mandatory Minicamp
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White was present at mandatory minicamp on Tuesday after requesting a trade this offseason, but he didn't take part in practice on the field. Head coach Todd Bowles said White will not practice this week because the team wants to see where he's at physically, but the linebacker will be […]
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Jets Sign Adrian Amos To One-Year Deal
The New York Jets signed former Green Bay Packers veteran defensive back Adrian Amos to a one-year, $4 million deal on Tuesday, according to sources. Amos will join the Jets defense after four years in Green Bay. Last year in 17 starts, he had a career-high 102 tackles (73 solo), one sack, seven tackles for […]
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Dameon Pierce Out Sick Tuesday
Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (illness) didn't take part in the team's first day of mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday due to an illness. Pierce was running routes at full speed at the end of May during organized team activities after he suffered a season-ending ankle injury near the end of his rookie season […]
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Chase Claypool Still Not Practicing
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said that wide receiver Chase Claypool (undisclosed) is "dealing with a few things" and has been sidelined from offseason practices for a few weeks. Eberflus said that Claypool continues to work with the team's trainers. The 24-year-old pass-catcher suffered a soft-tissue injury during organized team activities, and while it […]
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Donte Jackson, Vonn Bell Not Practicing
Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson (Achilles), safety Vonn Bell (hamstring) and offensive guard Chandler Zavala (pectoral) all missed Tuesday's minicamp practice due to injuries. Jackson and Zavala should be ready to go for training camp at the end of July, according to head coach Frank Reich. Jackson tore his Achilles in Week 10 last year […]
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Raimel Tapia Signs With Brewers
Free-agent outfielder Raimel Tapia signed an undisclosed deal with the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, according to a source. Tapia was released by the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, but he's now joined the Brewers for their game on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins, although he is not in the starting lineup. Tapia played in 39 […]
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Yankees Not Considering Sending Anthony Volpe Down
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said sending rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe down to the minor leagues is not something the team is considering. "What I'm seeing is in my opinion a guy that is still helping us win games but I'm confident will continue to be in the middle of helping us win games," […]
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Yankees Planning For Harrison Bader To Return Friday
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that the plan is for outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) to play in a minor-league rehab game on Wednesday and then return for the series opener against the Boston Red Sox on Friday. Bader has been away from the Yankees since late May with a right-hamstring strain, but he's […]
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Willson Contreras Mired In Deep Slump
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras went hitless in Monday's series opener against the San Francisco Giants, and he's now gone 5-for-59 in his last 18 games with only two home runs and three RBI. He's now hitting .201 on the year, 42 points lower than what he hit in 2022 and 36 points lower […]
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Mike Trout Resting Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is taking the day off on Tuesday versus the Texas Rangers. It's probably the perfect time for Trout to receive a breather, as he's gone just 5-for-38 (.132) with a homer, six RBI and 14 strikeouts in 11 games so far in the month of June. The recent cold […]
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Jonathan Taylor Present But Not Taking Part In Minicamp
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is present at mandatory minicamp this week, but he's not participating in drills on the field. It shouldn't come as much of a surprise after Taylor had arthroscopic debridement surgery on his right ankle back in January. The 24-year-old had back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons in his first two […]
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Stefon Diggs Will Be Present For Mandatory Minicamp
Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs' agent, Adisa Bakari, said that Diggs has been in Buffalo since Monday morning, took his physical and met with the head coach and general manager in the past two days. Bakari also said that Diggs "will be there for the entirety of the minicamp." Head […]
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Ronny Mauricio Day-To-Day With Bone Bruise
New York Mets shortstop prospect Ronny Mauricio (ankle) is being considered day-to-day after an MRI exam showed a bone bruise in his left ankle. The team's No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, suffered the injury with Triple-A Syracuse during a collision at second base on June 4. The 22-year-old looks like he'll avoid a trip […]
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Jose Quintana Beginning Rehab Assignment
New York Mets left-hander Jose Quintana (ribs) has been added to Low-A St. Lucie's roster to begin his minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday. Quintana has yet to pitch in 2023 after having bone-graft surgery on his rib cage back in March. As a result, he's most likely going to have a lengthy rehab assignment so […]
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Pete Alonso Taking Grounders Tuesday
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (wrist) is taking ground balls at first base on Tuesday. Alonso is on the injured list with a bone bruise and sprain in his left wrist, but he's already doing baseball activities. He is expected to miss three to four weeks, but fantasy managers have to be happy […]
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Jeremy Pena Out Again Tuesday
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (illness) is out of the starting lineup again on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals. Pena sat out on Sunday with an illness and apparently is still under the weather despite an off day on Monday. Hopefully, he'll be able to return to Wednesday's lineup. The 25-year-old Dominican has contributed modestly […]
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Cody Bradford To Start Against Angels Tuesday
Texas Rangers rookie left-hander Cody Bradford is being called up from Triple-A Round Rock to make the start on Tuesday against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels. Bradford will make a spot start for the injured Jon Gray, who is dealing with a blister issue on his finger. This will be only Bradford's third major-league start […]
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Gunnar Henderson Hitting Leadoff For O's
Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson is serving as the team's designated hitter and is batting leadoff on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Chris Bassitt. Ramon Urias will start at third base and hit eighth in the lineup. It's the third straight game that Henderson has occupied the top spot in Baltimore's batting […]
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Ryan Mountcastle Still Out Against Blue Jays
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Mountcastle has been sidelined with an illness since last Friday, but hopefully he'll be able to return at some point this week. If he's unable to get back on the field in the next few […]
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Marcell Ozuna Not In Tuesday's Lineup
Atlanta Braves outfielder/designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (wrist) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. Ozuna won't play the day after leaving early on Monday when he was hit in the right wrist by a pitch. Thankfully, X-rays came back negative, so Ozuna is listed as day-to-day and could return as […]
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Twins Activate Joey Gallo From Injured List
The Minnesota Twins activated outfielder Joey Gallo (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned outfielder Kyle Garlick to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. Gallo should be back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday to face Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger will return from a minor […]
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Casey Mize Playing Catch Regularly
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (back, elbow) is playing catch four times a week as he recovers from Tommy John surgery in June of last year as well as back surgery. Mize had his rehab shut down around three weeks ago due to more back issues, but he's starting to ramp things up again. […]
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