Mets Not Close To Trading Justin Verlander

The New York Mets are not deep in talks with any team about right-hander Justin Verlander with just over 30 hours to go before Tuesday's trade deadline. However, they are still listening despite trading Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers on Saturday. One of the primary road blocks to a deal is Verlander's vesting option […]

Marlins Expected To Activate Jazz Chisholm Jr. On Monday

The Miami Marlins are expecting to activate outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (oblique) on Monday to return for the start of a four-game home series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Fantasy managers will finally get Chisholm back for the first time since he suffered a left-oblique strain on July 3. The oft-injured 25-year-old will immediately return to […]

Zack Moss Injures Wrist Monday

Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (wrist) slammed his helmet down and grabbed his wrist after a rushing repetition during 11-on-11 work on Monday. Moss eventually left the practice field at training camp with a couple of the team's trainers. It's unclear exactly how serious the injury is, but it's something we'll be keeping an […]

Panthers To Work Out Deion Jones

The Carolina Panthers are set to work out free-agent linebacker Deion Jones after training camp practice on Monday, according to a source. Jones could be a potential depth addition for Carolina's defense after he played for the Cleveland Browns in 2022 after becoming a Pro Bowler with the Atlanta Falcons. The 28-year-old also met with […]

Saints Sign Kyle Phillips

The New Orleans Saints signed former New York Jets defensive end Kyle Phillips to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to a source. Phillips played in 29 games (eight starts) over three seasons with the Jets, recording 65 tackles from 2019-21. The 26-year-old didn't play at all in 2022 and finished the 2021 season with […]

Kyle Allen Looking Like Backup QB

Buffalo Bills quarterbacks Kyle Allen and Matt Barkley have an open competition for the backup QB role in training camp, but Allen has displayed a clear higher level of ability through all of his repetitions in training camp than Barkley. It comes down to arm strength and decision-making, and Allen has shown a consistent ability […]

Dalton Kincaid Living Up To The Hype

Buffalo Bills rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid has looked the part throughout the offseason and so far in training camp this summer. He has remained a consistent target for quarterback Josh Allen while working with the first-team offense, and he's constantly made himself available while completing sizable gains during 11-on-11 work. The 23-year-old has a […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Continues To Impress

Seattle Seahawks first-round rookie wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba has had at least a highlight play or two in every training camp practice so far and has had some good battles with fellow first-round cornerback Devon Witherspoon. "He's really a gifted athlete," head coach Pete Carroll said, "Timing, hand-eye (coordination), body control, extraordinary natural quickness, and […]

Mike Williams Playing More In The Slot

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams is moving around a lot more so far in training camp, including playing in the slot and other inside alignments. Williams has already proven himself as one of the elite outside receivers in the league, and with his big frame, length and contested-catch prowess, he will always do […]

Dalvin Cook Watches Jets Practice Sunday

Free-agent running back Dalvin Cook's visit with the New York Jets on Sunday included taking in training camp practice. Members of the front office and quarterback Aaron Rodgers spent time with Cook, and he was also scheduled to take a physical as part of his "meet and greet" with the team, according to head coach […]

Cubs Telling Teams They Won't Trade Cody Bellinger

The Chicago Cubs are telling teams that outfielder Cody Bellinger won't be traded by Tuesday's deadline, according to sources familiar with the situation. The Cubs instead will be looking to add relief help after winning eight games in a row heading into Sunday's contest against the St. Louis Cardinals. Chicago is now 3.5 games behind […]

Wade Miley To Rejoin Rotation Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Wade Miley (elbow) will come off the 15-day injured list and rejoin the team's starting rotation on Wednesday in a nice matchup against the Washington Nationals. Miley will be replacing right-hander Julio Teheran (hip), who was put on the injured list on Sunday. The 36-year-old southpaw will be returning from bone spurs […]

Jorge Soler Sitting Against Tigers

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the visiting Detroit Tigers. Soler will take a seat while struggling since the All-Star break. He's also started the last 26 games, so it's a good time for him to get a mental break with Avisail Garcia coming back from the […]

Tanner Houck, Garrett Whitlock Throw Bullpens

Boston Red Sox right-handers Tanner Houck (face) and Garrett Whitlock (elbow) both threw bullpen sessions over the last two days, with Whitlock throwing 35-40 pitches on Saturday, according to manager Alex Cora. At some point, they'll both progress to facing hitters, but the Red Sox haven't decided on roles for Houck and Whitlock, both of […]

Chris Sale To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday and will pitch three innings, according to manager Alex Cora. Sale is then expected to pitch again for Worcester next Sunday, Aug. 6. After that, the Red Sox will reassess his situation and decide if he'll be […]

Taylor Ward Lands On Injured List With Facial Fractures

The Los Angeles Angels placed outfielder Taylor Ward (face) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with facial fractures and selected the contract of infielder Kevin Padlo from the minors in a corresponding move. Ward had to go to the hospital on Saturday after getting hit in the face by a pitch from right-hander Alek […]

Avisail Garcia Reinstated From Injured List

The Miami Marlins reinstated outfielder Avisail Garcia (back) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned outfielder Dane Myers to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. Garcia is immediately back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Tarik Skubal, playing right field and batting fifth in the lineup. The […]

J.T. Realmuto Taking The Day Off Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is taking the day off on Sunday as the team faces the Pittsburgh Pirates. Garrett Stubbs will do the catching and will bat eighth in the lineup against Pirates veteran left-hander Rich Hill. Realmuto will take a seat in the series finale after going 3-for-15 with a double and two […]

Noah Song Designated For Assignment

The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated right-hander Noah Song (back) from the 60-day injured list on Saturday and designated him for assignment. Song recently started a rehab assignment in the minor leagues at the end of June, but he's been on the injured for all of 2023 to this point and could now be moving to another […]

Yandy Diaz Still Bothered By Groin

Tampa Bay Rays corner infielder Yandy Diaz (groin) returned as the designated hitter on Friday against the Houston Astros after tweaking his groin on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. Diaz's MRI exam on Wednesday came back positive, but he acknowledged on Friday that he still felt tight and sore whether he's running, swinging or fielding. […]

Nestor Cortes Looks Good In Second Rehab Start

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (shoulder) looked sharp in his second minor-league rehab start on Friday for Double-A Somerset, throwing four scoreless innings over 49 pitches while allowing two hits, walking one and striking out five. The 28-year-old southpaw is expected to make his third and final rehab start at some point next week […]

Zach Neto Out Against Blue Jays

Los Angeles Angels rookie shortstop Zach Neto (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays after he was scratched from Friday's lineup with back stiffness. Neto returned for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers and went 1-for-5, but he continues to deal with back issues […]

Esteury Ruiz Triples In First Rehab Game

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) went 1-for-2 with a triple, a run scored and a strikeout on Friday in his first minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Las Vegas. Ruiz played five innings in center field on defense. Expect the 24-year-old speedster to play in a few more rehab games with Vegas before the A's […]

Mets Receiving Strong Interest Regarding Justin Verlander

The New York Mets are receiving strong interest from multiple teams regarding right-hander Justin Verlander, according to sources. The Mets would like to keep Verlander for next season, but there's belief from other MLB executives that the Mets might end up with an offer they can't refuse by Tuesday's trade deadline. The Los Angeles Dodgers, […]

Marlins Interested In Michael Lorenzen

The Miami Marlins are interested in Detroit Tigers All-Star right-hander Michael Lorenzen with the Aug. 1 trade deadline quickly approaching. The Baltimore Orioles have also been mentioned as a possible landing spot for Lorenzen, who will surely be dealt by Tuesday because of the fact that he will be a free agent after the 2023 […]

Shohei Ohtani Back In Saturday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (legs) is back as the designated hitter and is batting second on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Alek Manoah. Ohtani left early on Friday night for the second day in a row due to cramping in both of his legs, but he's good to go […]

Zay Flowers Making Strong Early Impression

Baltimore Ravens first-round rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers is already impressing coaches and teammates early in training camp. On the field, he's made an instant connection with quarterback Lamar Jackson. "I'm just nothing but impressed with everything he's done," head coach John Harbaugh said about Flowers. "You get the feel like he's not a rookie; […]

Dameon Pierce Wants To Reach 1,000-Yard Mark

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce wants to reach the 1,000-yard rushing mark in 2023 after falling 61 yards short of the mark in 2022 in his rookie campaign. "The expectation is to cap 1,000 yards. That's a goal I have for myself," Pierce said. "That's what I expect from me. [Bobby] Slowik expects that. […]

J.K. Dobbins Still On The Sidelines

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (undisclosed) was still watching the team's training camp practice in workout clothes on the sidelines on Friday. The Ravens placed Dobbins on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp, but they've been tight-lipped about what his injury is. The 24-year-old voiced displeasure with his contract earlier […]

Jordan Akins Dealing With Leg Injury At Camp

Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Akins (leg) is missing his second straight day of training camp practice on Saturday with his leg in a sleeve. Akins has reunited with quarterback Deshaun Watson after the two played together with the Houston Texans, but he's currently not able to practice due to injury. The 31-year-old is excited […]