Yerry Rodriguez Serving As Starter For Rangers

Texas Rangers right-hander Yerry Rodriguez, not Cody Bradford, will make the start on Tuesday against the division-rival Houston Astros. It was previously reported that Bradford would get the nod for a spot start on Tuesday, but the Rangers have changed their minds and are now going with the 25-year-old Rodriguez. Rodriguez will be making his […]

Adolis Garcia Back In Action

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (hand) is back in right field and is hitting cleanup on Tuesday against the Houston Astros and right-hander J.P. France. Garcia was hit by a pitch on his right hand on Saturday and missed two games as a result, but he's back in there on Tuesday for the first-place Rangers […]

Alex Verdugo Sitting Again Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Atlanta Braves. Verdugo also sat out of Sunday's series finale against the New York Mets, and the team had an off day on Monday. It's a bit concerning that Verdugo isn't back in the lineup, especially against Braves […]

Seahawks Restructure Quandre Diggs' Contract

The Seattle Seahawks restructured safety Quandre Diggs' contract on Tuesday in order to free up some salary cap space for 2023. Seattle converted Diggs' base salary of $13.5 million into a bonus before the upcoming season. The former sixth-round pick in 2015 out of Texas by the Detroit Lions has made the Pro Bowl in […]

Dolphins Put Terron Armstead On PUP List

The Miami Dolphins placed offensive tackles Terron Armstead (hip) and Isaiah Wynn (undisclosed) on the Physically Unable to Perform list for the start of training camp on Tuesday. Both Armstead and Wynn can be activated at any time during camp this summer. The Dolphins are being cautious with Armstead after he suffered a hip injury […]

Chargers, Justin Herbert Agree To Five-Year Extension

The Los Angeles Chargers and star quarterback Justin Herbert agreed to terms on a blockbuster five-year contract extension worth $262.5 million on Tuesday. The deal includes monster guarantees to protect Herbert and lock him in for the future. It was only a matter of time before Herbert signed a monster contract extension with the Bolts […]

Danielle Hunter Reports To Training Camp

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter, who skipped last month's minicamp while awaiting resolution on his future, reported to training camp on Tuesday, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. However, even though he showed up, he's not expected to practice until his contract situation gets resolved. The 28-year-old pass-rusher is scheduled to make $4.9 million […]

Bills Place Von Miller On PUP List

The Buffalo Bills placed pass-rusher Von Miller (knee), linebacker Tyler Matakevich (undisclosed) and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (shoulder) on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp on Tuesday. Miller has made good progress after tearing his ACL on Thanksgiving last year, but he still won't be ready for practices for the start […]

Trevon Diggs Signing Five-Year Extension

The Dallas Cowboys and two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs are finalizing a five-year, $97 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to sources. Diggs already has 17 career interceptions and is only 24 years old. The younger brother of Buffalo Bills star wideout Stefon Diggs, Trevon has quickly developed into one of the best young […]

Jamison Crowder Opens Camp On NFI List

The New York Giants placed wide receiver Jamison Crowder (calf) on the Non-Football Injury list on Tuesday. Crowder can be activated at any time during camp this summer. The 30-year-old broke his ankle in Week 4 last year with the Buffalo Bills and missed the rest of the season, and he apparently injured his calf […]

Wan'Dale Robinson, Sterling Shepard Placed On PUP List

The New York Giants placed wide receivers Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) and Sterling Shepard (knee) and defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (knee) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday. Both Wan'Dale Robinson and Shepard are attempting to return from torn ACLs suffered last season. Robinson, 22, is a former second-rounder, but his role is uncertain […]

49ers Expecting Holdout From Nick Bosa

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said that he doesn't expect All-Pro defensive end Nick Bosa to be with the team as training camp opens this week due to their ongoing contract negotiations. It sounds as though Bosa won't be on the practice field again until he has a new deal. Something should be […]

Luke Schoonmaker Placed On NFI List Tuesday

The Dallas Cowboys placed rookie tight end Luke Schoonmaker (foot) on the Non-Football Injury list for the start of training camp on Tuesday. Schoonmaker was limited during offseason practices and now won't be joining the team early on for training camp due to a foot injury that apparently goes back to before this year's NFL […]

Tony Pollard Fully Cleared To Practice

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (ankle) has been fully cleared to practice for the start of training camp this week. In another positive development, offensive tackle Terence Steele (knee) won't open up on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Pollard will play on the $10.1 million one-year franchise tag in 2023 after breaking his […]

Jonathan Taylor Goes On PUP List

The Indianapolis Colts placed running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp on Tuesday. Taylor, who had offseason ankle surgery, can be activated from the PUP list at any time. It's a bit of a surprise that Taylor will begin on the PUP list, but he might […]

Andrew Painter Undergoing Tommy John Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter (elbow) will have Tommy John surgery on Tuesday in Los Angeles on his right elbow. Doctors recommended that Painter have Tommy John surgery last week, and that surgery will take place on Tuesday. It's a tough break for the 20-year-old right-hander, who is ranked as the team's top overall […]

Zach Neto Scratched Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels rookie shortstop Zach Neto (back) said he felt good enough to play on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers, but manager Phil Nevin made the call to scratch him. Nevin said he'd be surprised if Neto didn't play on Wednesday. Neto missed the final two games of the weekend series against the Pittsburgh […]

Kris Bryant Going Back On Injured List With Fractured Finger

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (finger) will go back on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a fractured left index finger after he was hit by a pitch last Friday against the Miami Marlins. In a corresponding move, the team will call up infielder Elehuris Montero from the minors. It's unclear how long the […]

Dodgers Acquiring Enrique Hernandez From Red Sox

The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez from the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, according to sources. It's unclear what the Dodgers are sending Boston in return. Hernandez will return to the Dodgers after playing for the team from 2015-2020. He has spent the last two-plus seasons in Beantown, hitting .234/.308/.382 with 32 […]

Tommy Pham Not Ready To Return

New York Mets outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday with the team taking on the New York Yankees. Pham was a pinch-hitter in Sunday's series finale against the Boston Red Sox, but he'll have to wait another day to get back into the starting lineup after dealing with a […]

Lane Thomas Back In Tuesday's Lineup

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Colorado Rockies and left-hander Austin Gomber, starting in right field and batting in the two-hole. Thomas was forced to exit Monday's game early after he took a pitch off his left knee, but it obviously wasn't a very […]

C.J. Cron Hopes To Play By Friday

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (back) said that he won't be in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals and probably won't be in there on Wednesday, either. He plans to take batting practice on Tuesday. Swinging doesn't bother Cron, but running and stopping are issues. He's hoping to play after a […]

Garrett Cooper Returns From Illness

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (illness) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against right-hander Tyler Glasnow and the Tampa Bay Rays. He's starting at first base and batting third in the lineup. Cooper was scratched from Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies with an illness, but he's apparently feeling good enough to […]

Zach Neto Back In Leadoff Spot For Angels

Los Angeles Angels rookie shortstop Zach Neto (back) is back at shortstop and batting leadoff for the Angels in the series opener on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. Lower-back tightness kept Neto out of the final two games of the weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he's back for fantasy […]

Mike Trout Does Some Running

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) did some running drills on Tuesday, but he isn't expected back from the injured list until August while recovering from a fractured left hamate bone that required surgery. It's good to see Trout returning to baseball activities, but he still has a ways to go before he's ready […]

Pirates Bringing Up Alika Williams

The Pittsburgh Pirates are bringing up middle-infield prospect Alika Williams from the minors on Tuesday. The 37th overall pick in the 2020 draft was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in the Robert Stephenson trade, and he had been killing it at Triple-A Indianapolis with a .305 batting average (39-for-128) with seven home runs, eight […]

Aaron Judge Taking Live At-Bats Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) is taking live at-bats in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League on Tuesday, and he appears to be in the "log-at-bats-quickly" phase, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. Judge is getting closer to returning to the Yankees after tearing a ligament in his right big toe in early June. However, […]

Gleyber Torres To Return To Lineup

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that infielder Gleyber Torres (hip) is healthy and will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting New York Mets and right-hander Justin Verlander. Torres left the game on Sunday early against the Kansas City Royals with hip tightness, but he'll be back in action after […]

Cody Bradford Starting Tuesday Against Astros

Texas Rangers rookie left-hander Cody Bradford will make the start on Tuesday against the division-rival Houston Astros. Bradford will get the nod with the Rangers pushing right-hander Nathan Eovaldi back this week after he recently experienced a drop in velocity. It will be Bradford's sixth start of the year in his first MLB season. Overall, […]

Marlins Acquire Jose Castillo From Padres

The Miami Marlins acquired left-hander Jose Castillo from the San Diego Padres on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. The Marlins then optioned Castillo to Triple-A Jacksonville. The move comes after the Padres designated Castillo for assignment last week. In his only relief appearance for the Friars in 2023, he allowed four earned runs on […]