Jose Urquidy To Start Rehab Assignment Friday

Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy (shoulder) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday. Urquidy will take the next step toward returning from the injured list after throwing a live batting practice session on Sunday. The 28-year-old starting pitcher has been sidelined since early May due to right-shoulder inflammation, so he'll […]

Jake Marisnick Signs Minor-League Deal With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent outfielder Jake Marisnick to a minor-league deal on Thursday, according to a source. Marisnick declined a minor-league assignment with the Detroit Tigers this week to become a free agent. It will be the veteran outfielder's third MLB team this year after he started the season with the Chicago White […]

Dodgers Interested In Lucas Giolito

The Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in Chicago White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito, who is one of the top available pitchers this summer, according to sources. Giolito went to high school in Los Angeles and has a solid 3.45 ERA (4.21 FIP), 1.14 WHIP, 34 walks and 117 strikeouts in 112 1/3 innings over his […]

Yandy Diaz Goes On Paternity List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed infielder Yandy Diaz on the paternity list on Thursday and will recall infielder Jonathan Aranda from the minors in a corresponding move. Diaz, who played in his first career All-Star game on Tuesday, won't be available to fantasy managers for the start of the second half of the season on […]

Still No Timetable For Aaron Judge's Return

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that there is no timetable for outfielder Aaron Judge's (toe) return and that he has more steps to take, such as running the bases and minor-league rehab games. Cashman said that Judge will be back at some point in the second half. Fantasy managers were hoping that […]

Leonard Taylor Goes On Injured Reserve

The Jacksonville Jaguars placed tight end Leonard Taylor (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve earlier this week in order to make room on the roster for the signing of tight end Josh Pederson, the son of head coach Doug Pederson. The Jaguars initially placed Taylor on waivers with an injury designation on Monday, but he went unclaimed […]

Jets Sign Quinnen Williams To Four-Year Extension

The New York Jets and All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams agreed to terms on a four-year, $96 million contract extension on Thursday. It's the second-largest contract ever for a defensive tackle, according to sources. Williams will also receive $66 million in guarantees. The 25-year-old former third overall pick in 2019 gets paid handsomely after a […]

Yordan Alvarez Starting Rehab Assignment Friday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) will start his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday. At long last, Alvarez is getting very close to rejoining the Astros after going on the injured list in early June with a right-oblique strain. The 26-year-old left-handed slugger needs to be rostered in all fantasy […]

Braves Lock Up First-Rounder Hurston Waldrep Under Slot Value

The Atlanta Braves signed first-round pitcher Hurston Waldrep to a $2,997,500 deal on Thursday. The slot value for the 24th overall pick in the MLB draft is $3,270,500. Waldrep has good stuff on the mound, but he can get in trouble at times with his command, thanks to a violent delivery. He had double-digit strikeouts […]

Angels Sign First-Rounder Nolan Schanuel

The Los Angeles Angels signed first-round rookie first baseman Nolan Schanuel to a $5.253 million deal on Thursday, which is the slot value for the 11th overall pick of the MLB draft. The 21-year-old hit an absurd .447/.615/.868 with 19 home runs, 64 RBI and 14 stolen bases in 59 games in his final collegiate […]

Rockies Sign Chris Flexen To Minor-League Deal

The Colorado Rockies signed free-agent right-hander Chris Flexen to a minor-league deal on Thursday. He will be reporting to Triple-A Albuquerque. Flexen began the year with the Seattle Mariners, but he was cut after posting a 7.71 ERA (6.66 FIP), 1.86 WHIP, 19 walks and 29 strikeouts in 42 innings over 17 appearances (four starts). […]

Tigers Release Jonathan Schoop

The Detroit Tigers released veteran infielder Jonathan Schoop on Wednesday. Schoop cleared waivers after the team designated him for assignment last Friday, and now he'll hit the open market. The 31-year-old just didn't have any success with the bat in the first half of the 2023 season with Detroit, slashing .213/.278/.272 with no home runs, […]

Reese Olson Returning To The Rotation Sunday

Detroit Tigers rookie right-hander Reese Olson will be plugged back into the starting rotation and make the start on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners. Olson has started five games in his first taste of the big leagues this year, but he had been working in a relief role just prior to the All-Star break this […]

Cristian Javier To Make His Next Start Sunday

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier is slated to make his first start of the second half of the season on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. The Astros elected to skip Javier's last start before the All-Star break after he surrendered 18 earned runs on 21 hits (four homers) while walking six and striking out […]

Max Fried To Make Second Rehab Start Saturday

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm) will make his second minor-league rehab start for Double-A Rome on Saturday. Fried made his first rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett last week and gave up one hit while walking two and striking out one in 1 1/3 scoreless innings. The 29-year-old southpaw should go a little deeper in […]

Andy Reid Allows Patrick Mahomes To Be Himself

Kansas City Chiefs two-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Patrick Mahomes said on the AP Pro Football Podcast with Rob Maaddi that head coach Andy Reid has been essential to what is quickly becoming a Hall of Fame career. "I think if I'd have went to some other places, I would've had to learn how to […]

Dallas Goedert Praises Jalen Hurts

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert said on the Pardon My Take podcast that he doesn't think quarterback Jalen Hurts gets enough credit for how good he really is. "I think Jalen has to be at the top," Goedert said. "If you don't, you're just trying to use his name. You can say he's got […]

Brad Holmes Says Jahmyr Gibbs Is A "Special Weapon"

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is excited about what rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs brings to the team's backfield in 2023. "But I think David Montgomery and Jamaal Williams are different backs. Montgomery does a little bit more in the passing game. And being able to add Gibbs, he's just so dynamic as a […]

Will Richardson Suspended For First Three Games

Free-agent offensive tackle Will Richardson, who was a fourth-round selection in 2018 by the Jacksonville Jaguars, has been suspended for the first three weeks of the 2023 regular season for undisclosed reasons. In his four seasons for the Jaguars, Richardson appeared at right tackle, left tackle and right guard, with the bulk of his playing […]

Kyler Murray Aims To Be Ready For Week 1

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) continues to rehab from a torn ACL he suffered on Dec. 12 last year, but he's set a personal expectation of being ready to return to action by Week 1 this fall. "When you look further down the line, it seems like we got a long way to go. […]

Mariners Claim Adam Oller Off Waivers From A's

The Seattle Mariners claimed right-hander Adam Oller off waivers from the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday after he was recently placed on outright waivers by Oakland. Oller will get another shot with a new team, but he'll remain in the American League West. The 28-year-old reliever allowed a whopping 24 runs (22 earned) on 29 hits […]

Tyler Gilbert Back From Paternity List

The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated left-hander Tyler Gilbert from the paternity list on Wednesday and optioned right-hander Carlos Vargas to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Gilbert has only thrown three innings out of Arizona's bullpen at the major-league level so far in 2023, and he's allowed one earned run on two hits while walking one […]

Brandon Barriera Could Return In A Few Weeks

Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitching prospect Brandon Barriera (elbow) continues to build his arm up and is sitting at 92-94 mph during live batting practice sessions. The first-round pick from a year ago could be on pace to return from his left-elbow injury in a couple of weeks. The 19-year-old southpaw will be returning to […]

Ricky Tiedemann Could Return To Double-A In Three Weeks

Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann (biceps) has been up to 96-97 mph during live batting practice sessions and is trending toward a return to Double-A New Hampshire in around three weeks. Toronto is being extremely cautious with their top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and they don't want to rush him back to […]

Addison Barger May Need Offseason Surgery

Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Addison Barger (elbow) returned to Triple-A Buffalo on June 21 and has a home run, three doubles and seven walks in 12 games for the Bisons since then, but he may require offseason elbow surgery. He's played in eight games in the field since returning from his injury -- three […]

Yosver Zulueta Has Struggled With Command

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect Yosver Zulueta hit a batter and gave up a double while striking out two in the All-Star Futures game last Saturday. The team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, is focused on becoming more consistent with his delivery, which should help his command issues. Zulueta has a troubling walk […]

Orelvis Martinez Expected To Be Promoted To Triple-A

Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Orelvis Martinez, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is expected to be promoted from Double-A New Hampshire to Triple-A Buffalo in the coming days. After making pitch recognition and swing decisions a focal point after he hit just .203 with 30 home runs a year ago at New […]

DL Hall Still Regaining Strength In Florida

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect DL Hall (back) was sent back to Sarasota, Fla., last weekend with the goal of gaining strength and velocity after a back injury that he suffered during spring training. The young left-hander is known for a high-octane fastball, but his average velocity at Triple-A Norfolk this year has been only 93.5 […]

Noah Song Moves Rehab To Double-A

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Noah Song (back), who is currently on the 60-day injured list with a lower-back strain, has moved his minor-league rehab assignment from Single-A Clearwater to Double-A Reading. In four relief appearances for Clearwater, Song allowed just one earned run on four hit while walking five and striking out seven in 4 2/3 […]

Phillies Place Josh Harrison On 10-Day Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed infielder Josh Harrison (wrist) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 9) on Wednesday with a right-wrist contusion. A corresponding roster move will be made prior to Friday's series opener against the San Diego Padres to fill Harrison's spot on the 26-man active roster. The 36-year-old veteran infielder was scratched […]