Von Miller Could Be Ready For Week 1

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said that the team hasn't ruled out the possibility of outside linebacker Von Miller (knee) returning for Week 1 of the regular season. "Definitely a possibility," Beane said. As expected, the Bills put Miller on the Physically Unable to Perform list for the start of training camp after he […]

Jets In No Rush To Sign Dalvin Cook

Free-agent running back Dalvin Cook left without a contract after visiting the New York Jets on Sunday. Head coach Robert Saleh called it a "good" visit, but the team isn't "pushing" or "pressing" the issue. There remains no timetable for Cook to sign with the Jets or another team. While the Jets seem like the […]

Broncos Plan To Waive KJ Hamler

The Denver Broncos plan to waive wide receiver KJ Hamler (heart, pectoral) on Monday with a non-football injury designation, according to sources. However, the transaction is a procedural move and is designed with an eye toward re-signing him. Hamler's heart condition isn't overly serious, and he's expected to miss weeks, not months. 9 News' Mike […]

Joe Burrow Walking Without A Limp Monday

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) was in the locker room at training camp on Monday with a sleeve on his injured right calf, but he wasn't walking with a limp. Burrow will miss several weeks after straining his calf during practice last Thursday, but he will have enough time to get ready for Week […]

Ronald Jones Suspended For PEDs

Dallas Cowboys running back Ronald Jones has been suspended by the NFL on Monday for the first two games of the 2023 regular season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances. Jones will be eligible to play in the preseason and continue practicing in training camp, but he'll miss the first two games of […]

Mariners Acquire Josh Rojas, Dominic Canzone From Arizona

The Seattle Mariners acquired infielder Josh Rojas, outfielder/first baseman Dominic Canzone and infielder Ryan Bliss from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday in exchange for closer Paul Sewald, according to a source. Rojas could probably use a change of scenery after hitting a rough .228/.292/.296 with no homers, 26 RBI, six stolen bases and 23 runs […]

Diamondbacks Acquiring Paul Sewald From Mariners

The Arizona Diamondbacks are finalizing a deal on Monday to acquire closer Paul Sewald from the Seattle Mariners, according to sources. The Diamondbacks are sending infielder Josh Rojas, outfielder/first baseman Dominic Canzone and infielder Ryan Bliss to the Mariners in return. Sewald will head to the National League West and should become Arizona's primary closing […]

Tyler Stephenson Getting A Breather

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is taking the day off on Monday with the team facing the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. With Stephenson starting on the bench, Luke Maile will do the catching and bat ninth against Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman. Stephenson has been a bit of a disappointment for fantasy managers in 2023, […]

Zach Neto Hitting Eighth Monday

Los Angeles Angels rookie shortstop Zach Neto (back) has returned to the starting lineup on Monday and is playing shortstop and batting eighth in the order against Atlanta Braves right-hander Charlie Morton. Neto was originally scratched from the lineup on July 22 with a back injury, and he's played in just four games since then […]

Jeimer Candelario Not Playing Against Brewers

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. Ildemaro Vargas will get the nod at the hot corner instead and will hit seventh against Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes. Candelario's name has been thrown around often with the trade deadline approaching on Tuesday, and […]

Nick Castellanos Resting Monday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos is getting a rest day on Monday against the Miami Marlins. In his absence, Brandon Marsh is starting in right field and is batting seventh against Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera. Johan Rojas is starting in center field and hitting in the nine-hole. It's a regular day of rest for Castellanos, […]

Griffin Canning Scratched With General Soreness

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Griffin Canning has been scratched from his scheduled start on Monday against the Atlanta Braves with "general soreness" that lingered a bit longer than normal after his last start. Canning isn't overly concerned, though, and he's hoping to rejoin the starting rotation in a few days. With Canning out on Monday, […]

Domingo German Scratched With Injury

New York Yankees right-hander Domingo German (arm) felt discomfort in his right armpit on Sunday and was unable to play catch, forcing the team to scratch him from his start on Monday against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. Manager Aaron Boone said that German will see a doctor soon. "We don't think it's an injured-list […]

Guardians Trade For Kyle Manzardo On Monday

The Cleveland Guardians acquired first base prospect Kyle Manzardo (shoulder) from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday in exchange for right-hander Aaron Civale. Manzardo immediately becomes the Guardians' No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The 23-year-old has been on the seven-day injured list in the minors since July 6 with a sore left shoulder, but […]

Rays Acquire Aaron Civale From Guardians

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-hander Aaron Civale from the Cleveland Guardians on Monday in exchange for first base prospect Kyle Manzardo. The Rays are bolstering their starting rotation as they attempt to get back atop the American League East division and make another deep playoff run in 2023. They had to give up one […]

Tim Patrick Believed To Have Torn Achilles

Updating previous reports, Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (Achilles) is believed to have suffered a season-ending torn left Achilles at training camp practice on Monday, according to sources. Patrick suffered a non-contact injury on Monday and had to be carted off the field, and now he's expected to miss his second straight season after […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Activated And Starting Monday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (oblique) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday and is starting against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker. Chisholm is starting in center field and is serving as Miami's cleanup hitter in his return. Fantasy managers will want to get the 25-year-old power/speed threat […]

Sean Murphy Getting Monday Off

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy isn't in the team's starting lineup on Monday against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Travis d'Arnaud will catch right-hander Charlie Morton and will bat fifth in the lineup against Angels right-hander Griffin Canning. Murphy also received Saturday's game off amidst a cold streak to begin the second half of the […]

Jarred Kelenic Unlikely To Return Until Early September

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic (foot) is expected to be in a walking boot for four to six weeks and is unlikely to return from the 10-day injured list until early September, according to president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto. Kelenic will miss most of the remainder of the regular season after going on the […]

Yonny Chirinos To Start Again For Braves On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Yonny Chirinos will make his second start for the team this Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels. Chirinos didn't have a great debut for Atlanta last Friday, allowing four runs on six hits while walking one and striking out three in just 3 2/3 innings, but he'll get at least one more […]

Slade Cecconi To Join Arizona's Rotation

The Arizona Diamondbacks plan to add rookie right-hander Slade Cecconi to their starting rotation this week after they placed Tommy Henry (elbow) on the injured list on Sunday. The 24-year-old Cecconi, who is the team's No. 9 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is 4-8 with a 6.38 ERA and 1.38 WHIP in 103 innings at Triple-A […]

Osvaldo Bido To Start Against Tigers On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Osvaldo Bido will get the start on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. This will be Bido's seventh major-league start and first appearance since he delivered three scoreless relief innings on July 22 against the Los Angeles Angels. The 27-year-old has allowed 15 earned runs on 33 hits while walking 13 and […]

Drew Smyly Returning To Rotation Wednesday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly will return to the team's starting rotation to take the mound on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. He will be making a return to the rotation after two outings against the St. Louis Cardinals with an opener before him. Before the move to switch things up, the 34-year-old veteran southpaw […]

Max Fried Expected To Return This Weekend

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos said that left-hander Max Fried (forearm) has made his last minor-league rehab start and is expected to return from the injured list and start this weekend against the Chicago Cubs. In addition, the Braves aren't close to any trades but will keep dialogue going through Tuesday's deadline. Atlanta also […]

Tigers Fully Expected To Trade Eduardo Rodriguez, Michael Lorenzen

The Detroit Tigers are definitely going to trade starting pitchers Eduardo Rodriguez and Michael Lorenzen before Tuesday's trade deadline, and it's simply a case of seeing which team blinks first with their high price tag. There are plenty of contenders seeking starting pitching down the stretch in 2023, so the Tigers should eventually get substantial […]

Jameson Williams Throws Punch At Teammate

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, who will be suspended for the first six games of the 2023 season, threw a punch at rookie cornerback Starling Thomas at training camp practice on Monday and has reportedly struggled with multiple dropped passes. Williams let his frustration get the best of him on Monday, and he hasn't […]

Tim Patrick Carted Off Monday

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (ankle, foot) was carted off the practice field at training camp on Monday with a left-leg injury. Trainers were checking his ankle/foot area before taking him off the field. It was a non-contact injury, which is usually never a good sign, but especially for Patrick, who suffered a torn […]

Zack Moss Suffers Broken Arm, Expected To Miss Six Weeks

Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (arm) suffered a broken arm at training camp practice on Monday, according to a source. He's expected to miss around six weeks. It's brutal news for Indy's backfield with Jonathan Taylor (ankle, back) also out and requesting a trade over the weekend. Moss will now […]

Miles Mikolas To Start Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas is lined up to start on Tuesday against the visiting Minnesota Twins. It will be right-hander Jack Flaherty's turn in the starting rotation, but the sense internally is it's not fair to ask Flaherty to prepare to start given the possibility that he's traded at Tuesday's Aug. 1 trade […]

Charlie Blackmon To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (hand) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday. Blackmon will play on Tuesday and Wednesday as he attempts to rejoin the major-league roster after landing on the injured list on July 11 with a fractured right hand. The 37-year-old is no longer in his prime, but […]