Chris Taylor To Get More Of A "Runway" To Play Third Base

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he is going to give infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor more of a "runway" to play third base moving forward. Max Muncy (oblique) has been on the injured list since May 17, and Cavan Biggio hasn't been good at all since being acquired in a trade with the Toronto Blue […]

Marco Gonzales To Start Rehab Assignment On Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Marco Gonzales (forearm) will begin his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday. Gonzales has been cleared to pitch in a game finally after three weeks of throwing off a mound. The 32-year-old veteran southpaw was originally sidelined in mid-April with a left-forearm strain but is now getting closer to returning […]

Henry Davis' Rehab Paused

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher/outfielder Henry Davis (concussion) had his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Altoona paused on Sunday. Davis didn't suffer another concussion but experienced reoccurring symptoms from his concussion. The 24-year-old former first-rounder went on the seven-day concussion injured list on June 15 and is now unlikely to return to the major-league roster until after […]

Tyler Stephenson Moved To Family Medical Emergency List

The Cincinnati Reds transferred catcher Tyler Stephenson to the family medical emergency list on Monday from the paternity list. Stephenson has already been away from the team for the last three games while on the paternity list, but now he could be away from an additional three to seven days. As long as he remains […]

Kodai Senga To Make First Rehab Start On Wednesday

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (shoulder, triceps) will start his minor-league rehab assignment by starting for High-A Brooklyn on Wednesday and he's expected to throw 40 pitches. Senga was diagnosed with a right-shoulder strain during spring training in February and then had his rehab paused due to a triceps injury. The 31-year-old Japanese hurler […]

Jets Unlikely To Offer Haason Reddick A New Deal

New York Jets edge rusher Haason Reddick sat out the entire offseason program after being traded from the Philadelphia Eagles as he seeks a new contract. However, Jets reporter Zack Rosenblatt believes the team is unlikely to offer him a new deal before the start of training camp that begins on July 23. Reddick was […]

Randy Vasquez Cleared To Start On Friday

San Diego Padres right-hander Randy Vasquez (forearm) has been cleared to make his next start on Friday against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Vasquez left his last start after just 59 pitches on Friday night in Boston against the Red Sox and took a no-decision after being hit in the right forearm by a comebacker. In […]

Ladd McConkey Has Picked Up Chargers Offense With Ease

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey was selected at the beginning of the second round in the 2024 NFL Draft, and he has a chance to make a significant impact right away after the organization moved on from Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, and Austin Ekeler this offseason. The veteran trio was responsible for most […]

Chris Buescher Ends Up Fifth At Nashville

Chris Buescher has not had the best of seasons after a breakout 2023 campaign. The RFK Racing driver has zero wins in 2024. However, there may be a sense of optimism floating through the Buescher camp. He does have three Top 5 results in his last four races (including Nashville - 5th). Furthermore, Buescher is […]

Brandon Drury Expected To Return On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (illness) is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the division-rival Oakland Athletics, according to manager Ron Washington. Drury missed nine straight games due to an illness before entering the game as a pinch-hitter in Sunday's loss to the Detroit Tigers and going 0-for-2 with a strikeout. […]

Ryan Preece Survives Into Top Five

Ryan Preece had far from the best car on Sunday at Nashville. However, he survived the five overtimes and got his car up to fourth place at the end. That is what mattered. Preece never led a lap and was nowhere near accumulating any stage points for the Ally 400. However, in the end, like […]

Christian Scott Likely To Rejoin Mets Rotation This Week

Pitcher Mike Vasil has leapfrogged New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Christian Scott in the Triple-A Syracuse starting rotation to start on Monday in what would normally be Scott's spot. It's a pretty good indication that Scott will be recalled to the majors to make another start for the Mets this week. The team currently […]

Tyreek Hill Looking For New Deal

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill signed a four-year, $120 million contract with the organization after he was traded from the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 offseason. However, he is seeking a new deal after Justin Jefferson, A.J. Brown, and Amon-Ra St. Brown each signed new contracts this offseason that each exceed Hill's $30 […]

Ricky Tiedemann To Throw Again On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann (elbow) will make his rehab start on Wednesday in Florida. Tiedemann was dominant in his last rehab outing for Single-A Dunedin last Wednesday, striking out five over 2 1/3 scoreless innings. The 21-year-old southpaw hasn't allowed a run while striking out nine and walking only two in […]

Yimi Garcia To Throw Off A Mound Again Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Yimi Garcia (elbow) threw off a mound without issue on Sunday, according to manager John Schneider. Garcia will throw off a mound again on Wednesday before the team decides his next steps. The 33-year-old right-hander has been out the last two weeks on the 15-day injured list with a nerve […]

Von Miller Determined To Bounce Back In 2024

Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller turned in the worst season of his career last year. The 35-year-old posted just three tackles and zero sacks in 12 games upon his return from a torn ACL that he suffered in 2022. The MVP of Super Bowl 50 said is aiming to get back on the right […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Dealing With Knee Injury

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa (knee) was scratched from Monday's lineup against the visiting Houston Astros with a "left-knee injury," according to the team. With Kiner-Falefa heading to the bench, veteran Kevin Kiermaier entered the lineup in center field and is batting ninth against Astros right-hander Hunter Brown. It's bad timing for the 29-year-old […]

Charles Omenihu's Recovery From Torn ACL "Going Good"

Kansas City Chiefs edge rusher Charles Omenihu (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the AFC Championship victory over the Baltimore Ravens last season. The 26-year-old recorded a pivotal sack-fumble of Lamar Jackson but suffered the major injury soon after. The timeline of his injury almost guarantees he won't be ready for the regular season, Omenihu […]

Garrett Mitchell Reinstated From The Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated outfielder Garrett Mitchell (finger) from the 60-day injured list on Monday and optioned infielder Tyler Black to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. The Brewers also designated infielder Owen Miller for assignment. It remains to be seen if Mitchell will be in the team's starting lineup on Monday for the series […]

Brandon Nimmo Sitting Against Southpaw On Monday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is getting the day off on Monday for the start of a series against the Washington Nationals in D.C. with a left-hander on the mound. With Nimmo on the bench, Jeff McNeil is making the start in left field and is batting ninth against Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore. It's […]

The Wood, The Bad, and the Ugly - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 319)

Welcome to episode 319 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCross04) and Chris Clegg (@RotoClegg) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB Draft up to the […]

Nicolas Batum Heads Back To The Clippers

Free-agent forward Nicolas Batum is heading back to his former stomping grounds after spending just a little over half of a season in Philadelphia. As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski, Batum and the Clippers agreed to a two-year deal worth $9.6 million after he was part of the trade that sent James Harden to Los Angeles. […]

Celtics, Derrick White Agree To Four-Year Deal

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White will stay in Boston for another four years after agreeing to a new deal on Friday. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the former San Antonio Spur has agreed to a four-year, $125.9 million deal. He's proven to be an impact player the moment he was traded to Boston and has been […]

De'Anthony Melton Set To Join Warriors

Free-agent guard De'Anthony Melton is heading to the Golden State Warriors after an injury-plagued season with the Philadelphia 76ers. As reported by Shams Charania, the 26-year-old defensive-minded guard agreed to a one-year deal with the Warriors, which is worth $12.8 million. Two years ago, Melton proved to be an important piece to the 76ers' starting […]

Thunder, Aaron Wiggins Agree On A New Deal

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aaron Wiggins will remain with the team despite getting his team option declined. The former second-round pick has agreed to a five-year, $47 million deal according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. He's been a solid rotational piece for the first-seeded Thunder last year and posted averages of 6.9 points, 2.4 […]

Isaiah Joe Staying In Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe signed his first long-term contract to stay with the team. Shams Charania reports that the sharpshooting guard agreed to a four-year deal worth $48 million. He's likely to remain in the same role that currently plays, but he may see some extra minutes after gaining more trust in the […]

Klay Thompson Moving On To Dallas

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is on his way to the Dallas Mavericks as part of a multi-team, sign-and-trade deal. Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Thompson will receive a three-year, $50 million contract and Josh Green will be sent to the Charlotte Hornets in the process. Thompson reportedly had multiple four-year offers worth more money, […]

Rob Zastryzny To Open For Brewers On Monday, Bryse Wilson To Follow Out Of Bullpen

The Milwaukee Brewers will have pitcher Rob Zastryzny start Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies instead of Bryse Wilson. Milwaukee has done this quite a bit with Wilson recently, as the right-hander has started just once over his last four appearances. However, he is expected to pitch the bulk of innings, while Zastryzny will only […]

Jalen Smith Heading To Chicago

Free-agent forward/center Jalen Smith has agreed to a deal with the Chicago Bulls. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Smith and the Bulls have agreed to a three-year deal worth $27 million. The 24-year-old had some big expectations as the backup center to Myles Turner while in Indiana, but he often fell out of the lineup entirely. […]

Falcons Expected To Sign A.J. Terrell To A Second Deal

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell is scheduled to play on his fifth-year option at $12.3 million this year, but the Falcons are expected to sign him to a second deal before negotiations get tense. While Terrell, the 16th overall pick in 2020, has been good for the Falcons, he's gone two seasons without an interception […]