Michael Wacha Expected Back In Mid-August

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael Wacha (shoulder) faced hitters for the first time since going on the injured list with shoulder fatigue by tossing two "innings" in a simulated game against minor-leaguers at Petco Park on Monday. "Felt good, velo was there," manager Bob Melvin said. "We'll see how he feels (Tuesday). And we'll probably […]

Raiders Open to Restarting Contract Talks With Josh Jacobs

The Las Vegas Raiders are apparently open to restarting contract talks with running back Josh Jacobs with the hopes of getting him to rejoin the team. Jacobs hasn't signed his franchise tender and is holding out of training camp without a long-term extension this summer. It's also possible that Jacobs will continue his holdout into […]

Pirates Activate Ke'Bryan Hayes From Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated infielder Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and also recalled catcher Jason Delay from Triple-A Indianapolis and selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Vinny Capra from Indianapolis. Hayes won't immediately be back in Pittsburgh's starting lineup on Tuesday night, but he should be back in there on Wednesday. […]

Padres Land Garrett Cooper, Sean Reynolds From Fish

The San Diego Padres acquired first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper and right-hander Sean Reynolds from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday in exchange for left-hander Ryan Weathers. Cooper will give the Padres an upgrade at the designated hitter spot, and he can also spell left-handed-hitting Jake Cronenworth at first base against tough left-handed pitchers. The 32-year-old could […]

Jean Segura Traded To Guardians And Released

The Cleveland Guardians acquired infielder Jean Segura and infield prospect Kahlil Watson from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday in exchange for first baseman Josh Bell, according to sources. Segura's stay in Cleveland didn't last long, though, as The Athletic's Zack Meisel reported the Guardians are releasing Segura. He's owed the rest of his salary this […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Hopes To Be Activated Soon

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) has returned to Pittsburgh from his minor-league rehab assignment and is hoping to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday night or Wednesday. Given all the Pirates trades in recent days, there should be regular playing time available for both Hayes and rookie infielder Jared Triolo, […]

Trevor Story Might Not Return This Weekend

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has pumped the brakes on shortstop Trevor Story's (elbow) return from the injured list this weekend. There's a chance Story makes his 2023 season debut this weekend, but either way, his minor-league rehab clock runs out on Aug. 9, so he'll be back next week one way or another. […]

Starling Marte Could Return Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (head) is taking full batting practice in Kansas City on Tuesday. His return is imminent, but his activation from the injured list won't happen on Tuesday, according to manager Buck Showalter. Marte is likely to return to the Mets on Wednesday. The 34-year-old veteran hasn't played since the middle […]

Griffin Canning Goes On 15-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels placed right-hander Griffin Canning (calf) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 29) on Tuesday with right-calf tightness and recalled right-hander Victor Mederos from Double-A Rocket City in a corresponding move. Canning was scratched from his start on Monday against the Atlanta Braves with general soreness, but now he'll miss […]

Justin Turner Out With Injury Tuesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Justin Turner (heel) is not in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Seattle Mariners and rookie right-hander Bryce Miller. Masataka Yoshida is serving as the designated hitter and batting third, while Jarren Duran starts in left field and bats leadoff against Miller. Turner left Monday's game early with a left-heel contusion, […]

J.D. Martinez Taking A Seat Against Oakland

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring) will retreat to the bench on Tuesday against the visiting Oakland Athletics. The Dodgers haven't revealed the results of Martinez's MRI exam after he was forced to depart Sunday's game early against the Cincinnati Reds with left-hamstring tightness, so fantasy managers should continue to consider the 35-year-old […]

Will Smith Starting For Dodgers Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (elbow) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday to face left-hander Ken Waldichuk and the Oakland Athletics. Smith is doing the catching and batting third in the lineup. X-rays came back negative for Smith after he was hit by a pitch in the left elbow of Sunday's series […]

Nolan Jones Returns For Rockies

Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against San Diego Padres right-hander Pedro Avila after leaving Monday's game early with mild cramping. Jones is starting in right field and is hitting sixth in the batting order. In his first full big-league season, the 25-year-old left-handed hitter is batting an […]

Mike Evans Could Get A New Deal

Recent regimen changes have Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans feeling like he could play well into his 30s. He'll turn 30 this month, and he's entering the last year of his current deal with a $23.7 million salary cap hit. The sense out of Buccaneers training camp is that a new deal for […]

Broncos Sign Fabian Moreau On Tuesday

The Denver Broncos signed free-agent veteran cornerback Fabian Moreau to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Moreau, who worked out for the Miami Dolphins recently, lands with the Broncos after appearing in 14 games (11 starts) for the New York Giants in 2022. The 29-year-old finished with 66 tackles (50 solo) […]

Jalen Hurd Hangs Up His Cleats

The New England Patriots placed wide receiver Jalen Hurd on the Reserve/Retired list on Tuesday. Hurd didn't make it too far into training camp this summer before deciding that he didn't want to play professional football anymore. The 27-year-old's career was defined by injuries after the San Francisco 49ers drafted him in the third round […]

Raiders Work Out Rex Burkhead, Damien Williams

The Las Vegas Raiders worked out free-agent running backs Rex Burkhead and Damien Williams on Tuesday. Josh Jacobs has yet to sign his franchise tag and could possibly hold out into the start of the 2023 regular season, so the Raiders would be wise to consider adding RB depth to a list that includes Ameer […]

Cowboys Not Ruling Out Reunion With Ezekiel Elliott

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones isn't ruling out the team re-signing running back Ezekiel Elliott after Ronald Jones received a two-game suspension to start the 2023 season due to performance-enhancing drugs. When asked about the possibility of a reunion with Elliott, Jones said "we're reading the tea leaves." Dallas has been saying all along that […]

Javonte Williams Not Limited At Training Camp

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (knee) hasn't been limited at all physically at training camp this summer, and it's the coaches that have to hold him back. In his mind, he's cleared his last hurdle when he was given the green light to practice in full pads. Given Williams' recovery from a torn ACL, […]

Anthony Richardson Takes Starting Reps Tuesday

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson (nose) returned to training camp practice on Tuesday after having nasal-septum surgery and received his most starting work so far in training camp. Richardson is also up eight to 10 pounds from his playing days in college, now weighing around 248-250 pounds. The young signal-caller went just 5-for-13 at […]

Garrett Wilson Should Return Saturday

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that wide receiver Garrett Wilson (ankle) should return to training camp practice on Saturday. Wilson missed another practice on Tuesday after suffering a low-ankle sprain last Thursday in camp. The 23-year-old second-year wideout won't feature at all in Thursday's Hall of Fame game against the Cleveland Browns, […]

Mookie Betts Returns To Dodgers Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (ankle) is back in right field and batting in his customary leadoff spot on Tuesday against the visiting Oakland Athletics. Fantasy managers will want to get the 30-year-old superstar back in their starting lineups as well after he missed the last few games with right-ankle soreness. Betts is setting […]

J.T. Realmuto Scratched With Hand Injury

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (hand) is being scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Miami Marlins due to a right-hand laceration that he suffered during a slide recently. With Realmuto resting, Garrett Stubbs will do the catching while facing Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara. It sounds like Realmuto's injury isn't very serious, but he's day-to-day […]

Rangers Acquiring Catcher Austin Hedges From Pirates

The Texas Rangers are acquiring catcher Austin Hedges from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, according to sources. It's unclear what the Pirates are getting in return, but it's unlikely to be anyone of significance in terms of minor-league prospects. The Rangers could use some more catching depth with Jonah Heim (wrist) currently on the 10-day […]

Yordan Alvarez Retreats To Bench Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. With Alvarez out, Yainer Diaz will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh against Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams. This will be Alvarez's first game out since he returned from the injured list last Wednesday. Since […]

Trea Turner Dropped To Seventh Against Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner is starting at shortstop and batting seventh in the lineup on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Sandy Alcantara. The struggling Turner was recently dropped to fifth in the batting order and now finds himself all the way down in the No. 7 spot. Kyle Schwarber is leading off […]

Brendan Donovan To Have Season-Ending Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (arm) will have season-ending surgery on Wednesday to fix a flexor strain in his right arm. The injury has been the reason why Donovan hasn't been able to play defense for the Cardinals since late June. As long as Donovan doesn't have any setbacks, he should be good to […]

Dodgers Deal For Eduardo Rodriguez Is Dead

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers had a trade in place for left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, but Rodriguez invoked his 10-team no-trade clause that included the Dodgers, and the deal is now dead, according to sources. The Tigers already traded right-handed All-Star Michael Lorenzen to the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, and they are expected to […]

White Sox Land Prospect Jake Eder From Marlins

The Chicago White Sox are acquiring left-handed pitching prospect Jake Eder from the Miami Marlins in exchange for third baseman Jake Burger on Tuesday, according to sources. Eder was the Marlins' No. 4 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. The 24-year-old southpaw already had Tommy John surgery in 2021 and has posted a 4.12 ERA, 1.35 […]

Marlins Acquire Jake Burger From White Sox

The Miami Marlins acquired third baseman Jake Burger from the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday in exchange for pitching prospect Jake Eder, according to sources. The Marlins were in serious need of pop in their lineup, and Burger will accomplish that while likely taking over as the regular third baseman from Jean Segura. Burger has […]