Brandon Drury Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (shoulder) hit on the field on Wednesday against a coach throwing harder than normal. Drury is going to continue doing that and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend. If he doesn't encounter any setbacks on his rehab assignment, Drury could be back in the Angels lineup as […]

Mike Trout Takes Swings Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) held a bat and took very light dry swings on Wednesday. Trout is slowly resuming baseball activities after also doing some running drills at Comerica Park on Tuesday. Fantasy managers are going to need to be patient, though, as Trout isn't exactly close to returning to the big […]

Shohei Ohtani To Pitch Game 1 Of Thursday's Doubleheader

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani had been scheduled to pitch on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he's been moved up to Game 1 of a doubleheader on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers after the game on Wednesday in Detroit was postponed. It's a very favorable switch for the 29-year-old two-way superstar. Ohtani […]

Mariners Acquire Trent Thornton From Blue Jays

The Seattle Mariners acquired right-handed reliever Trent Thornton from the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday in exchange for infielder Mason McCoy, according to sources. The move comes after the Blue Jays designated Thornton for assignment last week when Toronto acquired reliever Genesis Cabrera from the St. Louis Cardinals. The 29-year-old hard-throwing right-hander came up as […]

Juan Soto To Undergo MRI On His Finger

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (finger) will undergo an MRI exam on his right middle finger on Thursday. It has been bothering Soto for a while, and the Padres were hoping to avoid using him at all in the series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. The 24-year-old All-Star didn't start on Wednesday, […]

Isiah Pacheco Expanding His Play Count In Camp

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (hand, shoulder), who is returning from offseason surgeries on his hand and shoulder, continues to wear a yellow non-contact jersey at training camp practice. However, he has been taking part in some 7-on-7 snaps as he continues to expand his play count this summer. The Chiefs aren't going […]

Ravens Staying Tight-Lipped About J.K. Dobbins

When asked about Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins' (undisclosed) status on Wednesday, head coach John Harbaugh said "that's a J.K. question." Harbaugh said the situation is complicated and the team is working through it. There has been speculation that Dobbins is frustrated with his contract situation, but the Ravens placed him on the Physically […]

Rashaad Penny Gets First Carry With First-Team Offense

Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny saw the first carry of training camp practice on Wednesday with the first-team offense. This news should be taken with a grain of salt early in camp, as Penny should be splitting plenty of time with D'Andre Swift and Kenneth Gainwell in Philly's backfield in 2023. The 27-year-old former […]

Noah Fant Had Work Done On His Knee

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (knee) had some work done on his knee, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Fant is already running, but we don't want to push him," per Carroll. It's the reason why the Seahawks placed Fant on the Physically Unable to Perform list to open up training camp, but it […]

John Ross Hangs Up His Cleats

The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver John Ross on the Reserve/Retired list on Wednesday, according to the league's transaction wire. Ross is the record-holder for the fastest 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine at 4.22 seconds. He was the ninth overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2017 out of Washington, but he […]

Nick Bosa Placed On Did Not Report List

The San Francisco 49ers placed All-Pro defensive end Nick Bosa on the Reserve/Did Not Report list on Wednesday. Bosa is holding out to open up training camp this summer while currently in a contract dispute with the organization. Expect the 25-year-old to remain away from the team until the two sides can agree to a […]

C.J. Uzomah Comes Off PUP List

New York Jets tight end C.J. Uzomah (leg) passed a physical on Wednesday and was removed from the Physically Unable to Perform list. Uzomah started training camp on the PUP list, but he's quickly off of it and is now able to practice with the rest of the team. The 30-year-old wasn't very involved in […]

Jets Sign Aaron Rodgers To New Two-Year Deal

The New York Jets signed four-time NFL MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a new two-year, $75 million guaranteed contract through the 2024 season on Wednesday, according to NFL salary data. Rodgers had nearly $110 million guaranteed remaining on his old deal with the Green Bay Packers, and he's now taking less for a shot at […]

Yandy Diaz Receives Encouraging MRI Results

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that corner infielder Yandy Diaz (groin) received encouraging MRI results on Wednesday and that he's doing well after sitting out Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Diaz left Tuesday's game with left-groin tightness, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury and should be considered day-to-day. Tampa […]

Joey Gallo Removed Early With Illness

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo (illness) was removed from Wednesday's game early against the Seattle Mariners with an illness. Gallo snapped a long hitless stretch in the contest before leaving with a double, and he finished 1-for-3 with an RBI, run scored and two strikeouts before being replaced by Donovan Solano late in the […]

Jesus Sanchez Dealing With Neck Tightness

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (neck) left the team's game early on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays due to neck tightness, according to the club. It was initially speculated that Sanchez injured his leg after having to be helped off the field. Until we know more about the 25-year-old's neck injury, fantasy managers should […]

Cedric Mullins To Run Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (groin) has been hitting and throwing and will attempt to run on Wednesday. Mullins doesn't know at what percentage he'll run, but he's clearly making progress from a groin injury that landed him on the 10-day injured list on July 19. There's still no timetable for the 28-year-old's return, though, […]

Yordan Alvarez, Jose Altuve Both Activated Wednesday

The Houston Astros activated outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) and second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) from the injured list on Wednesday and optioned outfielder Bligh Madris and DH David Hensley to the minors in corresponding moves. It remains to be seen if both Alvarez and Altuve will be in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday […]

Yankees Plan To Activate Aaron Judge On Friday

Barring a late setback, the New York Yankees plan to activate outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) from the injured list on Friday before their game against the Baltimore Orioles. Judge took part in a five-inning simulated game in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday and is expected to increase his volume on Wednesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. […]

Francisco Alvarez, Tommy Pham Back In Mets Lineup

New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez (hand) and outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) are both back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon. Alvarez is catching and batting eighth, while Pham is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth in the Subway Series finale. Alvarez took a pitch […]

Trea Turner Not Playing Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner is taking the day off on Wednesday against the visiting Baltimore Orioles. Edmundo Sosa will replace him at shortstop and bat in the nine-hole against Orioles right-hander Kyle Bradish. Turner's disappointing first season in Philadelphia has continued of late, as he's gone 4-for-27 (.148) with no homers, a double, a […]

Nolan Arenado Resting Against Diamondbacks

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado is taking the day off on Wednesday as the team takes on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Taylor Motter will get the start at the hot corner and bat seventh against Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen. Arenado retreats to the bench after having his eight-game hitting streak snapped on Tuesday night […]

Bears Give Cole Kmet A Four-Year Extension

The Chicago Bears and tight end Cole Kmet agreed to a four-year, $50 million extension on Wednesday that includes $32.8 million guaranteed and $20 million in new first-year cash. The former second-rounder in 2020 took a slight step back in 2022 with 50 receptions on 69 targets for 544 yards and a career-high seven touchdowns […]

Panthers Name Bryce Young The Starting QB

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich made it clear on Wednesday that rookie quarterback Bryce Young is the team's starting QB early in training camp. The No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft was going to be named the Week 1 starter sooner or later this summer, and the Panthers are making abundantly […]

Alex Kirilloff Out With Sore Shoulder

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) is out of Wednesday's starting lineup against the visiting Seattle Mariners with a sore shoulder that he tweaked on a diving play on Tuesday, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. Kirilloff will get Wednesday and Thursday off and then probably the last game against the Kansas City Royals this weekend […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Being Prepared For Relief Role

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez (elbow) pitched in a simulated game on Tuesday and is scheduled to throw an inning in the Arizona Complex League later this week. Although Gutierrez is a starter, he's being prepared for a bullpen role this season and could return as a starter in 2024. The 27-year-old had Tommy John […]

Casey Legumina Throws Side Session

Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander Casey Legumina (head, shoulder) threw a side session on Tuesday that went well, according to manager David Bell. Legumina is currently in Arizona on a throwing program, but he had a mishap on July 18 when he was hit on the head by an errant throw. He skipped his throwing session […]

Hunter Greene Throws Side Session

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (hip) threw a side session on Tuesday, according to manager David Bell. Greene has one more level to reach in his core-stability program. Once he finishes that, he will throw a live batting practice session and then start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville or High-A Dayton. Greene reached […]

Marlins Looking At Cody Bellinger

The Miami Marlins are among the teams looking at Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger as the Aug. 1 trade deadline quickly approaches. However, the Cubs have a better chance of reaching the postseason than the Marlins due, according to the latest Baseball Reference projections. It remains to be seen if the Cubs will even be […]

Rays Engaged In Serious Talks For Lance Lynn

The Tampa Bay Rays are engaged in serious talks with the Chicago White Sox for veteran starter Lance Lynn, and the two sides have already exchanged names. Lynn would apparently be willing to waive his no-trade clause to join the Rays at this year's trade deadline. The 36-year-old right-hander has had some rough starts and […]