Luis Garcia Throws Successful Bullpen Session

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session before Friday's series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and didn't have any issues. Garcia ramped up his workload on Friday after tossing 15 pitches in his previous bullpen session last Saturday. The 27-year-old continues to recover from […]

Justin Verlander To Throw A Bullpen On Saturday

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that right-hander Justin Verlander (neck) will throw a bullpen session on Saturday. Verlander threw a 40-pitch bullpen session last weekend and was scheduled to throw another on Wednesday, so he's clearly getting closer to going out on a minor-league rehab assignment as he attempts to return from a neck […]

Kyle Tucker Making Slow Progress

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that outfielder Kyle Tucker (shin) is doing some work in the outfield prior to Friday's contest against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. Tucker is "improving but not at the pace we would want him to." Fantasy managers have been extremely disappointed with the fact that Tucker remains on the […]

Jonatan Clase Heading To Toronto

The Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring outfield prospect Jonathan Clase from the Seattle Mariners on Friday in exchange for right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia, according to sources. Clase was Seattle's No. 10 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The 22-year-old will now have a new start in the American League East. Clase made his major-league debut with the […]

Mariners Acquire Yimi Garcia From Blue Jays

The Seattle Mariners are acquiring right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia from the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, according to sources. The main return for the Blue Jays is outfield prospect Jonathan Clase. Garcia was one of the best relievers available at this year's trade deadline. The M's make another significant move after acquiring outfielder Randy Arozarena […]

Cedric Mullins Sitting Against Right-Hander

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is on the bench for Friday's series opener against the visiting San Diego Padres despite a right-hander being on the mound. It's the second straight game that Mullins will start on the bench with a right-handed starter on the mound for the opponent. Rookie Colton Cowser will start in center […]

Orioles Acquire Zach Eflin From The Rays

The Baltimore Orioles are acquiring right-hander Zach Eflin from the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, according to sources. The Rays will receive three unnamed minor-leaguers in the deal. After sending outfielder Randy Arozarena to the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night, the Rays will now send one of the best available starting pitchers on the […]

Andrei Iosivas Impressing Early In Camp

With Cincinnati Bengals star wideout Ja'Marr Chase holding out early on in training camp, Andrei Iosivas has taken advantage of extra opportunities in practice and has been impressive. Iosivas spent the entire day on Wednesday working out of the slot for the first time in his life and looked like he belonged. He moved back […]

Kadarius Toney Getting Work With Starters

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney is getting plenty of repetitions with the team's projected starters early in training camp practices this week. Toney was also seen doing drills with the running backs this week, so the Chiefs clearly haven't given up on his talent despite a disappointing year in 2023. The 25-year-old former […]

Michael Wilson Working With The Starters

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson has been running with the starting offense early in training camp practices, even after the team added Zay Jones in the offseason. Wilson led the starting unit on Thursday with three catches and is looking to build on a rookie season in which he had 38 receptions for 565 […]

Jaret Patterson Could Be In Running For RB3 Role

As long as Los Angeles Chargers running backs Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins are healthy, they will be the unquestioned top two RBs on the team's depth chart. The real battle in training camp and in the preseason will be for the third and fourth spots on the depth chart, according to The Athletic's Daniel […]

Ladd McConkey Working As A Starter In Training Camp

The Athletic's Daniel Popper writes that Los Angeles Chargers second-round rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey, DJ Chark Jr. and Joshua Palmer were working with the first-team offense in training camp practice on Thursday. As of early in camp, it appears that last year's first-rounder, Quentin Johnston, is the team's No. 4 wideout. The 22-year-old McConkey […]

Kessler Edwards Gets Two-Way Contract

The Dallas Mavericks have signed forward Kessler Edwards to a two-way contract for the upcoming season. Edwards didn't make much of an impact on the court last season. He averaged 5.1 minutes per game across 54 appearances with the Sacramento Kings. Edwards started his career with the Brooklyn Nets but has played each of the […]

Jake Haener Dealing With Skin Cancer

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener said he learned just before training camp that he had a rare form of skin cancer for his age pop up with a bump on his face, and he plans to follow up with another evaluation on an off day on Aug. 1. It remains to be seen if […]

David Duke Jr. Signs Two-Way Deal

The San Antonio Spurs have signed guard David Duke Jr. to a two-way contract. The young guard signed a two-way deal with the organization last December. However, Duke only ended up playing in four games with the Spurs. Before that, Duke spent two seasons with the Brooklyn Nets. This is looking more like a depth […]

Russell Westbrook Signs Two-Year Deal With Denver

The Denver Nuggets have signed guard Russell Westbrook to a two-year deal. The veteran guard will receive $6.8 million over the next two seasons. Westbrook officially joins the Nuggets after being waived by the Utah Jazz following a trade from the Los Angeles Clippers. This was expected to happen after Utah waived the star guard. […]

Rams Confirm Torn ACL For Derion Kendrick

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay confirmed at training camp on Thursday that reserve cornerback Derion Kendrick (knee) suffered a torn ACL this week at practice. Kendrick will now be forced to miss the entire 2024 season after getting hurt in the first practice session this summer. The 23-year-old entered the NFL as a […]

Tua Tagovailoa Signs Four-Year Extension

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is signing a four-year, $212.4 million contract extension on Friday, according to Athletes First. Tagovailoa and the Dolphins were able to work out a long-term contract extension during the first week of training camp. It makes sense after it was reported earlier on Friday that the 26-year-old former first-rounder was […]

Rockies Telling Teams Ryan McMahon Won't Be Traded

The Colorado Rockies have told MLB teams that All-Star third baseman Ryan McMahon won't be moved at this year's trade deadline, according to a source. McMahon made the All-Star squad for the first time in his eight-year career in 2024 and is currently hitting .270/.355/.447 with a career-best .802 OPS, 15 home runs, 47 RBI […]

Tigers Place Riley Greene On 10-Day Injured List

The Detroit Tigers announced on Friday that they placed outfielder Riley Greene (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a right-hamstring strain and recalled infielder/outfielder Ryan Vilade from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. Greene's hamstring injury isn't considered all that serious, so it sounds like the 23-year-old could be back with the Tigers after […]

Tanner Bibee Lined Up To Start On Monday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee (knee) is penciled in as the team's probable starter for Monday's contest against the hosting division-rival Detroit Tigers. Bibee dealt with some cramping in his right knee in his most recent start against the Tigers on Wednesday, but it obviously isn't a serious enough issue to keep him from taking […]

Devin Williams Expected To Return "In The Next Few Days"

Milwaukee Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said on Friday that closer Devin Williams (back) is expected to come off the 60-day injured list "in the next few days." Williams missed the entire first half of the 2024 season due to multiple stress fractures in his back, but he's worked his way back and is now […]

TJ Friedl Activated And Starting On Friday

The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder TJ Friedl (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned outfield prospect Rece Hinds to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Friedl will immediately start in center field on Friday against the hosting Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Shane Baz while batting in the cleanup spot. The left-handed-hitting […]

Rece Hinds Heads Back To Minors

To make room for outfielder TJ Friedl (hamstring) on the active MLB roster, the Cincinnati Reds optioned outfield prospect Rece Hinds to Triple-A Louisville. Hinds burst onto the scene after his first big-league call-up and was named the National League Player of the Week two weeks ago, but he has predictably fallen off since then. […]

Rays Expected To Listen On Yandy Diaz

The Tampa Bay Rays are expected to listen to trade offers on first baseman Yandy Diaz leading up to next Tuesday's trade deadline. According to sources, the Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners and Pittsburgh Pirates are potential landing spots. Diaz opened the second half of the season last weekend away from the team due to a […]

Byron Buxton Back In The Lineup Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (forearm) is back in center field and is hitting second for the Twins in Friday's series opener against the hosting Detroit Tigers and rookie right-hander Keider Montero. Buxton won't end up missing a game following Thursday's scheduled off day after he was removed from Wednesday's game when he was hit […]

Kevin Alcantara Stays Hot On Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara stayed hot on Thursday by going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. This extended his hitting streak to an eye-catching 10 games and an extra-base hitting streak to four games. Alcantara was in a bit of a slide through June as he held a disappointing 1.79 AVG but […]

Kyle Teel Breaks Out Of Small Slump With Three-Hit Game

Boston Red Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel broke out of his three-game slump with an impressive three-hit game on Thursday. Prior to this, Teel did not record a hit in his past three games. Before that, Teel never went more than two games without recording a hit all season. The former 14th overall pick in […]

Kristian Campbell Tallies Three Hits, Swipes Two Bags

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Kristian Campbell enjoyed a big day at the plate on Thursday as he went 3-for-5 with a walk and two stolen bases. This was another exceptional performance this month for the 22-year-old, who has carried a stellar .375/.486/.500 line since July 2. Campbell opened the season by getting his second […]

Lamar Jackson Won't Practice On Friday

The Baltimore Ravens announced that quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness) will remain sidelined due to his illness and will not take part in Friday's training camp practice. Jackson will continue to undergo further evaluation and receive care from the medical staff. The 27-year-old two-time MVP returned to the practice field on Wednesday but apparently is still […]