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Dre Greenlaw Won't Return Sunday
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Drew Greenlaw (Achilles) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Sunday's Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs. He initially injured himself while jogging onto the field. He was taken to the medical tent before being carted to the locker room. The team initially listed him as questionable but […]
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Dre Greenlaw Injures Achilles During Super Bowl
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Drew Greenlaw exited Sunday's Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs with an Achilles injury. He is officially questionable to return. The injury occurred when Greenlaw was jogging onto the field. He was taken to the medical tent before being carted to the locker room. At the time of his departure, […]
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Justyn Ross Won't Play In Super Bowl LVIII
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross is a healthy scratch for Sunday's Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers. The 24-year-old rookie returned from suspension to play in 10 regular-season and two playoff games this year. He hasn't caught a pass since Week 18 and ultimately finished his rookie campaign with just six receptions […]
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Kadarius Toney Inactive For Super Bowl LVIII
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (coach's decision) is officially a healthy scratch for Sunday's Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers. An apparent rift has grown between Toney and the team this playoffs, with the receiver accusing the Chiefs of misconstruing his injury status. Head coach Andy Reid indicated Toney would likely be […]
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Jerick McKinnon Active For Super Bowl LVIII
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) is officially active for Sunday's Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers. He had been listed as questionable, and there still seemed to be some uncertainty surrounding his status even after the Chiefs activated him from injured reserve on Saturday. In the end, the talented, pass-catching veteran […]
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Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Super Bowl Updates for George Kittle, Rashee Rice, Jerick McKinnon, Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for players in the Super Bowl, as of February 10. The injury statuses for various NFL players are up in the air for the Super Bowl, including George Kittle, Rashee Rice, Jerick McKinnon, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. As fantasy football and sports betting continue, every decision, transaction, […]
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Padres Showing Interest In Jarren Duran
The San Diego Padres have expressed interest in acquiring outfielder Jarren Duran from the Boston Red Sox, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. While San Diego has engaged in discussions with Boston, they're not alone. Heyman notes that several other clubs have also reached out to the Red Sox. After a horrendous […]
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Matt Barnes Throws In Front Of Scouts
Veteran relief pitcher Matt Barnes threw for a group of MLB scouts last week, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. A hip injury cost Barnes the second half of his 2023 season, holding him to just 24 appearances with the Miami Marlins. He maintained a 4.15 FIP, 8.44 K/9, and 4.22 BB/9 while […]
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Phillies Not Pursuing Significant Outfield Addition?
Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski downplayed the team's speculative interest in acquiring an outfielder ahead of spring training. Even with Brandon Marsh (knee) expected to miss roughly one month, the Phillies don't feel as though his injury opens up enough playing time to warrant an external addition. "The reality is that we […]
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MLB Places Billy Eppler On Ineligible List
Major League Baseball announced that former Los Angeles Angels and New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler has been placed on the ineligible list. This decision was a result of various infractions during Eppler's time with the Mets. Violations include improper use of injured list placements, deliberate fabrication of injuries, and submission of documentation to […]
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Marlins Acquire Darren McCaughan, Designate Peyton Burdick
The Miami Marlins have acquired right-handed pitcher Darren McCaughan from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for cash considerations. To make room for McCaughan on the 40-man roster, Miami designated outfielder Peyton Burdick for assignment. McCaughan, who will be 28 years old when the 2024 regular season begins, showed promise through limited major league action last […]
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Jon Singleton On Fast Track To Make Opening Day Roster?
Houston Astros first baseman Jon Singleton appears to have the early advantage in the competition for a spot on the Opening Day active roster, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. As Rome notes, Singleton is out of options, making it more difficult for the team to send him to the minors. The veteran returned […]
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Connor Wong Expected To Be Red Sox's Primary Catcher In 2024
Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong is expected to remain the club's top option behind the dish this season, according to Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe. The young backstop emerged as an everyday option last year, slashing .235/.288/.385 while posting 0.9 dWAR and 4.0 DRS behind the plate. The 27-year-old is clearly Boston's top […]
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J.D. Davis Wins Arbitration Hearing
San Francisco Giants third baseman J.D. Davis won his arbitration hearing on Thursday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. The 30-year-old infielder had filed for a $6.9 million salary while the Giants filed at $6.55 million. He'll ultimately fetch the former salary and should remain a key piece of the Giants' lineup […]
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Dustin May Moved To 60-Day Injured List
The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed right-handed pitcher Dustin May (elbow) on the 60-day injured list, according to SB Nation's Eric Stephen. This was a merely procedural move given that May underwent surgery last summer and is expected to miss the first half of the 2024 season. He had a 2.63 ERA, 6.38 K/9, 3.00 […]
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Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Super Bowl Updates for Jerick McKinnon, Skyy Moore, Kadarius Toney
Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for players in the Super Bowl, as of February 7. The injury statuses for various NFL players are up in the air for the Super Bowl, including Jerick McKinnon, Skyy Moore, and Kadarius Toney. As fantasy football and sports betting continue, every decision, transaction, and lineup […]
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Blake Treinen Trending Toward Return
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (right shoulder) is "trending toward a return," according to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. Injuries have been quite the obstacle for Treinen, who has pitched just five innings over the last two seasons, but it appears that he's ready to be a contributor out of the […]
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Gavin Lux A Full-Go For Spring Training
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux (knee) "is a full-go for Spring Training," according to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. Lux tore his ACL last spring and missed all of the 2023 season, but he's healthy once again and is trending toward being the Dodgers' starting shortstop on Opening Day. The former first-round […]
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Jay Jackson Inks Major League Deal With Twins
The Minnesota Twins have signed veteran relief pitcher Jay Jackson to a major league deal, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Initial terms of the contract were unavailable. Just last month, it was reported that Jackson had interest from over one dozen teams and was trending towards receiving a major league contract. Indeed, the 36-year-old […]
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Matt Mervis Expected To Open Season On Bench
Chicago Cubs first baseman Matt Mervis will likely open the regular season on the bench, according to Jared Wyllys of CHGO Sports. This decision is a product of an offseason trade in which Chicago acquired first baseman Michael Busch from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Given that the Cubs are expected to play Busch on a […]
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Javier Assad, Drew Smyly, Hayden Wesneski In Mix For No. 5 Role
Chicago Cubs pitchers Javier Assad, Drew Smyly, and Hayden Wesneski are expected to compete for the fifth starting pitcher role during Spring Training, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. Former first-round pick Jordan Wicks is also in the mix, but Bastian notes that he's likely "better served" opening the year at Triple-A. That leaves three pitchers […]
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Jordan Wicks Could Open Season In Minors
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jordan Wicks is a candidate to open the year at Triple-A Iowa, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. Wicks is presumably competing with Javier Assad, Drew Smyly, and Hayden Wesneski for the No. 5 role in the rotation, and Bastian notes that Wicks could be "better served" establishing a starter's routine in […]
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Walker Buehler Won't Be Ready For Opening Day
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (elbow) is currently on a "slow program" and won't be on the Opening Day roster, manager Dave Roberts said Saturday. As Eric Stephen of SB Nation notes, it's currently unclear whether Buehler will participate in extended spring training or a different method of rehab. Outside of one Triple-A […]
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Prelander Berroa, Zach DeLoach Traded To White Sox
The Chicago White Sox have acquired right-handed pitcher Prelander Berroa, outfielder Zach DeLoach, and the 69th overall pick in the 2024 draft from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for reliever Gregory Santos, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. Berroa is a young right-handed prospect who bypassed Triple-A to make his MLB debut last season. He's an interesting […]
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Mariners Acquire Gregory Santos From White Sox
The Seattle Mariners have acquired relief pitcher Gregory Santos from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for right-hander Prelander Berroa, outfielder Zach DeLoach, and the 69th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Santos made a handful of appearances between 2021 and 2022 but truly emerged last year, amassing a […]
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Ji-Hwan Bae Could Open Season As Pirates' Fourth Outfielder
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ji-Hwan Bae is likely to open the 2024 season on the bench, according to Jake Crouse of MLB.com. It's still unclear who will start the year as the Pirates' second baseman, and while Crouse acknowledges that Bae is in the mix, he also writes that it's "unlikely Bae will get the majority […]
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Oscar Colas Expected To Open 2024 In Minors
Chicago White Sox outfielder Oscar Colas is expected to start the 2024 season in the minor leagues, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Colas drastically underwhelmed during his debut season last year, slashing just .216/.257/.314 with a 4.6 BB%, 27.0 K%, and 53 wRC+. He was also a letdown in the outfield with his -8.4 […]
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Josh Rojas, Dylan Moore Expected To Platoon At Third Base
Seattle Mariners infielders Josh Rojas and Dylan Moore, who had been projected to split time at second base in 2024, will now likely shift their platoon to third base following a trade that sent Jorge Polanco to Seattle. More than two-thirds of Polanco's appearances last season came at second base, so he'll get first dibs […]
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Carlos Santana Signs With Twins
Free-agent first baseman Carlos Santana has agreed to a one-year deal with the Minnesota Twins worth roughly $5.25 million, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. The veteran split 2023 with the Pirates and Brewers, slashing .240/.318/.429 while slugging 23 homers. He maintained respectable levels of discipline at the plate with his 10.5 walk rate […]
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Brewers Entertaining Possible Devin Williams Trade
The Milwaukee Brewers "have entertained the possibility" of trading star closer Devin Williams, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. This news comes on the heels of a big night for the Brewers as they traded starter Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles. Milwaukee has already parted with Burnes and Brandon Woodruff this offseason, so […]
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