Pete Crow-Armstrong Promoted To Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs promoted top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong to Triple-A Iowa on Monday. The 21-year-old outfielder, who is ranked by MLB Pipeline as Chicago's No. 1 prospect, was tearing up Double-A Tennessee to the tune of a .289/.371/.527 slash line with an .898 OPS, 14 home runs, 19 doubles, five triples, 60 RBI, 27 stolen […]

Michael Wacha To Throw Simulated Game Monday

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael Wacha (shoulder) is scheduled to face hitters on Monday in a simulated game, but his next step remains unclear. He missed a start in late June with right-shoulder inflammation and landed on the injured list after making one more start on July 1. The Padres continue to be cautious with […]

Mariners Listening On Teoscar Hernandez, Ty France

The Seattle Mariners willingness to listen to trade talks on outfielder Teoscar Hernandez and first baseman Ty France ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline is a significant development. The Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants, Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies are looking for right-handed hitters. In return, the M's will be looking for young bats. Seattle […]

Rays Option Taj Bradley To Triple-A

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned right-handed rookie Taj Bradley to Triple-A Durham on Monday and recalled right-hander Ryan Thompson from Durham in a corresponding move. The Rays didn't need Bradley in the big-league starting rotation after they acquired right-hander Aaron Civale in a trade with the Cleveland Guardians on Monday. The 22-year-old Bradley will surely […]

Ha-Seong Kim Back In The Padres Lineup

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting leadoff on Monday against Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber. Jake Cronenworth is at the keystone and hitting sixth, while Matthew Batten is at first base and batting eighth in the lineup. Kim returns to the lineup after leaving Sunday's […]

Chas McCormick Retreats To The Bench Monday

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. Jake Meyers will get the start in center field and will bat ninth in the order against Guardians right-hander Noah Syndergaard. It's about time for McCormick to take a day off after starting in the team's last […]

MRI Confirms Torn Achilles For Tim Patrick

An MRI exam on Monday revealed that Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (Achilles) suffered a complete tear of his Achilles at training camp practice, according to a source. The team's worst suspicions were realized after Patrick suffered a non-contact injury at practice on Monday and had to be carted off the field. It's the […]

Dolphins Activate Terron Armstead From PUP List

The Miami Dolphins activated left tackle Terron Armstead (knee) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday. Armstead didn't take part in Monday's training camp practice, but he was eligible to do so. The 32-year-old continues to recover from offseason knee surgery, but he should be ready to go for the start of the […]

Deion Jones Signs With Panthers

Former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones is signing an undisclosed one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers on Monday, according to a source. Jones worked out with the team at training camp earlier on Monday and will return to the NFC South after spending the 2022 season with the Cleveland Browns. The 28-year-old made his only […]

Jamin Davis Appears In Court Monday

Washington Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis was in court on Monday to appeal a reckless driving conviction that sentenced him to 30 days in jail, a suspended license and a fine. Judge Stephen E. Sincavage rejected a plea agreement from Davis that would have resulted in no more than eight days of active incarceration. The 24-year-old […]

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 […]