Braves Acquire Taylor Hearn From Rangers

The Atlanta Braves acquired left-hander Taylor Hearn from the Texas Rangers on Monday. It's unclear what the Rangers will receive in return. The Braves also acquired veteran reliever Pierce Johnson from the Colorado Rockies on Monday, and both Hearn and Johnson have minor-league options remaining. Atlanta has been limited by the lack of optionable relievers […]

Spencer Turnbull To Make Two Rehab Starts This Week

Detroit Tigers right-hander Spencer Turnbull (neck) will make minor-league rehab starts for High-A West Michigan on Tuesday and Sunday this week, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Turnbull will take the next step in his rehab after facing live hitters for a week. The 30-year-old will most likely need several more rehab starts after this week […]

Braves Claim Yonny Chirinos Off Waivers

The Atlanta Braves claimed right-hander Yonny Chirinos off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, and he'll be used as a starter with his new team. Chirinos pitched effectively in three of the four starts he made for the Rays this year and pitched into the sixth inning in each of those starts. In […]

Pirates Willing To Listen On David Bednar

The Pittsburgh Pirates are telling teams that they would listen on All-Star closer David Bednar, but the understanding is that he'd be difficult to move since he isn't a free agent until 2027. The Pittsburgh native currently has a career-best 1.15 ERA (1.98 FIP), 0.95 WHIP, a career-high-tying 19 saves, nine walks and 47 strikeouts […]

Braves Acquire Pierce Johnson From Rockies

The Atlanta Braves acquired veteran relief pitcher Pierce Johnson from the Colorado Rockies on Monday in exchange for right-handed pitching prospects Victor Vodnik and Tanner Gordon. Johnson has struck out 58 hitters in 39 relief innings this year in Colorado, but he's also a poor 1-5 record, 6.00 ERA (4.57 FIP), 1.85 WHIP and 25 […]

Kadarius Toney Not Spotted On Monday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (knee) was not spotted warming up with the team on Monday at training camp. Toney injured his knee during warmups on Sunday and is apparently being held out the next day, which shouldn't really come as a surprise early in training camp. The 24-year-old has elite athleticism and […]

Trai Turner Visiting With Saints

Former Pro Bowl offensive guard Trai Turner is visiting with the New Orleans Saints on Monday. Turner made five straight Pro Bowl appearances with the Carolina Panthers from 2015 to 2019, but he's played for the Los Angeles Chargers, Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Commanders in three seasons since then. The 30-year-old is no longer in […]

Raiders Working Out Troy Hill

The Las Vegas Raiders are working out veteran free-agent cornerback Troy Hill on Monday, along with former Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters, according to sources. Hill, who can play both inside and outside, started 12 games for the Los Angeles Rams last year. The Raiders are looking for back-end help before training camp kicks off […]

Bengals Place Chidobe Awuzie On PUP List

The Cincinnati Bengals placed cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (knee) and offensive tackle Devin Cochran (undisclosed) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Sunday. Awuzie said he's feeling much better, but he's still not fully recovered from a torn ACL that he suffered in Week 8 of last year, and the Bengals aren't going to push […]

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Carted Off The Field Monday

Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (knee) suffered a non-contact knee injury in practice on Monday and was carted off the field. Non-contact injuries are usually pretty scary and can often end up being torn ACLs, but we'll pass along any updates we have on Gardner-Johnson's condition once we know more. The 25-year-old was expected to […]

Amari Cooper's Injury Isn't Much Of A Concern

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that wide receiver Amari Cooper's (undisclosed) "minor tweak" isn't a long-term concern. Cooper is feeling good, and Stefanski didn't rule out him being on the field on Monday. The 29-year-old wideout suffered a minor undisclosed injury during practice on Sunday, and it's confirmed to be unrelated to his […]

Josh Jacobs Won't Report For Training Camp

As expected, Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs won't report for the start of training camp on Tuesday and has told people close to him that he doesn't plan to return anytime soon. Jacobs hasn't signed his franchise tender and was spotted Monday morning boarding a flight leaving Las Vegas. The Raiders and Jacobs […]

Nyheim Hines Expected To Miss All Of 2023 Season

Buffalo Bills running back Nyheim Hines (knee) suffered a significant knee injury away from the team and is expected to miss the entire 2023 season, according to sources. Hines was acquired from the Indianapolis Colts at the trade deadline last year, but he had a small role in Buffalo's backfield in nine games (one start) […]

Anthony Volpe Not Starting Sunday

New York Yankees rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe will retreat to the bench on Sunday against the visiting Kansas City Royals. With Volpe getting a day of rest, Oswald Peraza will handle shortstop and will hit eighth in the batting order against Royals right-hander Jordan Lyles. Volpe has proven useful in fantasy in his first year […]

James Kaprielian Throws Bullpen Saturday

Oakland Athletics right-hander James Kaprielian (shoulder) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session on Saturday, but there currently is no timetable for his return from a strained right shoulder. Right-hander Mason Miller (elbow) was also scheduled to throw all fastballs on Saturday after progressing from playing long toss to throwing off flat ground. The next step for […]

Richard Lovelady Shut Down For Rest Of The Season

Oakland Athletics left-hander Richard Lovelady (forearm) will not pitch again this season, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Lovelady was placed on the injured list on July 11 due to a left-forearm issue. He appeared in 27 games for the A's out of the bullpen and had a 4.63 ERA (4.57 FIP), 1.07 WHIP, 10 walks […]

Diamondbacks Put Gabriel Moreno On 10-Day Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed catcher Gabriel Moreno (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with left-shoulder inflammation and recalled catcher Jose Herrera from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. The Diamondbacks scratched Moreno from their starting lineup on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds, and now he will miss some time to heal up. The […]

Kris Bryant, C.J. Cron Absent From Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (finger) and C.J. Cron (back) are both out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Bryant will sit out after leaving Saturday's contest early after being hit by a pitch on his finger, although X-rays came back negative. Cron will miss his second straight game due to […]

Amed Rosario Takes A Seat Against Phillies

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario will take a day off on Sunday with the team facing the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. Rosario will get a much-needed day to rest after starting each of the team's last 38 games. He's had a solid month of July to this point and is currently riding a modest five-game hitting […]

Jake Bauers Activated And Starting Sunday

The New York Yankees activated outfielders Jake Bauers (shoulder) and Greg Allen (hip) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned infielder/outfielder Franchy Cordero to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Bauers is immediately back in the team's starting lineup on Sunday to face right-hander Jordan Lyles and the Kansas City Royals. He's playing […]

Harrison Bader Returns To Sunday's Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (ribs) is back in the starting lineup on Sunday, starting in center field and batting sixth against the visiting Kansas City Royals and right-hander Jordan Lyles. Bader will be making his first start for the Yankees since suffering bruised ribs on Wednesday, and he also served as a pinch-hitter […]

Trayce Thompson Begins Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Trayce Thompson (oblique) started a minor-league rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Friday night and went 2-for-5 while playing all nine innings in center field. Thompson will play in several more rehab games before being eligible to return from the injured list in early August. The 32-year-old veteran hasn't […]

Drew Smyly Available Out Of Bullpen Saturday

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross said that left-hander Drew Smyly will be available out of the bullpen on Saturday against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals. Reliever Michael Fulmer is getting the start as the opener, so Smyly could be used as Chicago's bulk reliever since it was his turn to start in the rotation anyway. […]

Elly De La Cruz Not Playing Saturday

Cincinnati Reds rookie infielder Elly De La Cruz is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. With De La Cruz getting a breather, Spencer Steer will handle third-base duties and bat leadoff for the Reds. De La Cruz has burst onto the scene in his first MLB season with dazzling […]

Freddie Freeman Drives In Three In Win Over Rangers

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman had a big offensive performance in Friday night's 11-5 win over the Texas Rangers. Freeman went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI, three runs scored, two walks and two strikeouts. What's new for Freeman? The 33-year-old seven-time All-Star just continues to hit for the Dodgers […]

Kyle Tucker Goes Off Friday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker absolutely went off against the Oakland Athletics in the team's 6-4 win on Friday, going 3-for-4 with three home runs, four RBI and three runs scored. Tucker has been Houston's best offensive performer so far this year, hitting .303 (106-for-350) with 17 home runs, 24 doubles, 68 RBI, 17 stolen […]

Ketel Marte Goes Deep Twice In Loss To Reds

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte did everything he could on Friday, but it still wasn't enough in a 9-6 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Marte was seeing the ball well and went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a triple, four RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout. With the effort, he set a career-high […]

Giants Looking At Justin Verlander

The San Francisco Giants are among the teams evaluating New York Mets right-hander Justin Verlander as a trade-deadline candidate if he's willing to waive his no-trade clause, according to sources. In his first year in the Big Apple, Verlander has a 3.47 ERA (3.98 FIP), 1.16 WHIP, 26 walks and 70 strikeouts in 83 innings […]

Dansby Swanson Back From The Injured List

The Chicago Cubs reinstated shortstop Dansby Swanson (heel) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and optioned first baseman Jared Young to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. Swanson will immediately return to shortstop and bat sixth in the lineup on Saturday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas. The 29-year-old didn't […]

Commanders Sign Emmanuel Forbes To Rookie Deal

The Washington Commanders signed first-round cornerback Emmanuel Forbes to his four-year rookie deal on Friday. The deal comes with a fifth-year option. The Commanders also signed rookie defensive back Quan Martin and placed safety Xavier Henderson (undisclosed) on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Forbes was taken 16th overall in the first round of this […]