Tigers Acquire Codi Heuer From Rangers

The Detroit Tigers acquired right-hander Codi Heuer from the Texas Rangers on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations. It's a minor deal near the deadline this year that won't move the needle at all in fantasy. The 29-year-old Heuer was originally a sixth-round selection by the Chicago White Sox in 2018 out of Wichita State. […]

Astros Acquire Carlos Correa From the Twins

The Houston Astros agreed to a deal to reacquire shortstop Carlos Correa (head) from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, a source tells MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. Correa left Tuesday's game due to lightheadedness and was held out of Wednesday's contest, but it's not believed to be a serious injury and he should play for the Astros […]

Jameson Taillon to Make Rehab Start on Saturday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (calf) faced hitters in a 40-pitch live batting practice workout on Tuesday and is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 2, according to manager Craig Counsell. It's possible that Taillon will only need a start or two in the minors before rejoining the […]

Yandy Diaz Exits After Hit by Pitch Against Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (forearm) was removed from Thursday's game early against the division-rival New York Yankees, not because of a trade but because of injury. Diaz was hit in the right forearm by a pitch in the first inning and was replaced by Christopher Morel, the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin […]

Chandler Simpson Leaves Early With Injury on Thursday

Tampa Bay Ray rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson (hand) left Thursday's game early against the division-rival New York Yankees in the Bronx with an apparent left-hand injury, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Simpson departed the game from left field after manager Kevin Cash and trainer Aaron Scott went to check on him. […]

Yankees Discussing Sandy Alcantara, Edward Cabrera

The New York Yankees have had dialogue with the Miami Marlins about both right-handers Sandy Alcantara and Edward Cabrera, sources tell MLB Network's Jon Morosi. The Marlins have asked for outfielder Spencer Jones, who is currently sporting a 1.115 OPS at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but a couple different concepts have been discussed. Jones is New York's […]

Luis Robert Jr. More Likely to Stay With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have spoken to a number of teams regarding outfielder Luis Robert Jr. leading up to Thursday's MLB trade deadline, but sources tell MLB.com's Mark Feinsand that Robert is more likely to stay with the Sox. Chicago would likely pick up his $20 million option for the 2026 season and hope for […]

Mark Leiter Jr. Could Return Next Week

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. (leg) could come off the 15-day injured list when the team is in Texas for a series against the Rangers from Monday, Aug. 4, through Wednesday, Aug. 6. Leiter threw a live batting practice session on Thursday. The 34-year-old has been sidelined since […]

Rachaad White Quicker and Lighter

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White said he's down to around 212 pounds at training camp and is lighter and quicker and is enjoying how it helps his conditioning and stamina, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. White's fantasy stock is down in 2025 -- he's ranked as RotoBaller's No. 41 back -- […]

CeeDee Lamb Standing Out at Training Camp

The Athletic's Jon Machota writes that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has been the clear standout at this year's training camp. "Lamb has been all business on the field. It's been rare to see him drop a ball in individual or team drills. He's had one so far. And it bothers him. He came […]

Latavius Murray Retires

Veteran running back Latavius Murray is retiring from the NFL, Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports reports. Murray was originally a sixth-round pick (181st overall) in the 2013 NFL draft out of Central Florida by the Oakland Raiders. The 35-year-old spent the first three years of his NFL career in Oakland before then joining the Minnesota […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Drops 10 Pounds

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson dropped 10 pounds heading into the 2025 season in an effort to add the necessary speed to make big plays. "I'm trying to unlock breakaway speed," Stevenson said, and "having TreVeyon (Henderson) coming in here running a 4.3. Let me get my speed up." The 27-year-old had a […]

Tetairoa McMillan has Been "Better Than Advertised"

The early returns on Carolina Panthers rookie first-round wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan have "been glowing," a Panthers source told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. "He's been even better than advertised -- smooth, explosive, and already gaining trust from the QBs. You can't take your eyes off him at practice because he's making so many big plays." […]

Gordon Graceffo an Option for Saves in St. Louis?

It remains to be seen who will close out games for the St. Louis Cardinals after the team traded both closer Ryan Helsley and left-hander Steven Matz on Wednesday. The Athletic's Katie Woo writes that pitching prospect Gordon Graceffo, who was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, looks to be an early contending for save […]

Tyler Locklear to Start at First Base in Arizona

John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports reports that the plan is for recently acquired first base prospect Tyler Locklear to immediately play first base for the Arizona Diamondbacks after they acquired him as part of the package for All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suarez on Wednesday night. The D-backs will give Locklear every opportunity to win the […]

Braden Nett Moving to Sacramento in Big Deadline Deal

The Athletics are acquiring right-handed pitching prospects Braden Nett, Henry Baez and Eduarniel Nunez and shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries from the San Diego Padres on Thursday in exchange for closer Mason Miller and left-hander JP Sears, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan. Nett, 23, was listed as the Padres' No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. […]

Padres Don't Have Plans to Trade Robert Suarez

The San Diego Padres don't have plans to trade closer Robert Suarez at Thursday's deadline, even after just acquiring right-handed closer Mason Miller from the Athletics in a blockbuster deal on Thursday morning, according to USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale. With both Miller and Suarez, the Padres will have the best bullpen in baseball. Additionally, […]

Leodalis De Vries Heads to A's in Blockbuster Deal

The Athletics are acquiring shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries and right-handed pitching prospects Braden Nett, Henry Baez and Eduarniel Nunez from the San Diego Padres on Thursday in exchange for closer Mason Miller and left-hander JP Sears, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. De Vries, 18, was the Padres' top prospect and the No. 3 prospect […]

Jesus Baez Lands in St. Louis

The St. Louis Cardinals acquired infield prospect Jesus Baez and pitchers Nate Dohm and Frank Elissalt from the New York Mets on Wednesday in exchange for right-handed reliever Ryan Helsley, league sources told The Athletic's Will Sammon. Before the trade, Baez was ranked by MLB Pipeline as New York's No. 8 prospect. The 20-year-old Dominican […]

Twins Acquire Mick Abel in Trade With Phillies

The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitching prospect Mick Abel and catching prospect Eduardo Tait from the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday in exchange for closer Jhoan Duran, according to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports. Abel, the Phillies' No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, made his big-league debut this year in Philly and didn't fare so […]

Eduardo Tait Moving to Minnesota in Deadline Deal

The Minnesota Twins acquired catching prospect Eduardo Tait and right-hander Mick Abel from the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday in exchange for closer Jhoan Duran, according to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports. Tait was considered the Phillies' No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. He's only 18 years old but was promoted to High-A Jersey Shore […]

Francisco Alvarez Leaves Early on Wednesday, Clears Concussion Protocols

MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports that New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (head) passed concussion protocols after leaving Wednesday's loss to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park after taking a check-swing foul ball off his catcher's mask in the fifth inning. Alvarez finished the inning but was replaced by Luis Torrens in the sixth inning […]

Mets Acquiring Ryan Helsley From Cardinals

The New York Mets are finalizing a deal on Wednesday to acquire right-handed closer Ryan Helsley from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for shortstop/third baseman Jesus Baez and right-handers Nate Dohm and Frank Elissalt, league sources tell Will Sammon of The Athletic. Helsley, 31, has had his hiccups this year and is sporting a […]

Juwan Johnson Dealing With Groin Injury

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (groin) was forced from training camp practice early on Wednesday with a groin injury, but FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz reports that it's not considered a serious injury. Johnson is expected to miss a few days, at most. It's good news after the veteran tight end signed a three-year, […]

Christian Darrisaw Takes Part in Team Drills on Wednesday

Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee) worked in his first full-team drill of training camp on Wednesday, per Kevin Seifert of ESPN. Darrisaw also took part in minicamp back in June for the first time since tearing both his ACL and MCL in September of last year. The Vikings understandably chose to take it […]

Elijah Moore, Curtis Samuel Could be Back Soon

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said on Sirius XM on Tuesday that wide receiver Curtis Samuel (hamstring) could be back "sooner rather than later," while saying that receiver Elijah Moore (leg) could be back as soon as Thursday or Friday. Moore has been out since Sunday with minor leg soreness, but he should be […]

Jerome Ford Takes Part in Team Drills on Wednesday

Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN noticed that Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (undisclosed) progressed to participating in team drills at training camp practice on Wednesday. Ford returned in a limited capacity during Monday's practice but took a step forward on Wednesday by joining team drills. An undisclosed injury kept the 25-year-old out of practices for […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba More Than a Slot Receiver

There have been concerns by fans and pundits about how the Seattle Seahawks will use wide receivers Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp together when both have done most of their best work as slot receivers. However, per Seattle beat writer John Boyle, Smith-Njigba is "much more than just a slot receiver." Boyle also adds that […]

49ers Work Out Jeff Wilson Jr., D'Ernest Johnson

The San Francisco 49ers worked out veteran free-agent running backs Jeff Wilson Jr. and D'Ernest Johnson at training camp on Wednesday, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Wilson was with the 49ers from 2018-22 and also spent the last two-plus seasons with former Kyle Shanahan assistant Mike McDaniel with the Miami Dolphins. The Niners can […]

Mike LaFleur Praises Jordan Whittington

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Jordan Whittingon, who is battling with Tutu Atwell for the team's No. 3 wideout role in training camp this summer, has caught the eye of offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur. "This dude's just flat out tough, mentally and physically," LaFleur said. The Rams took the 24-year-old in the sixth round out […]