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Mariners A Potential Suitor For Trea Turner
The Seattle Mariners are one potential suitor for Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner at the trade deadline. Seattle has high-end prospects to interest the Nationals and are looking at infielders controllable beyond the 2021 season. The M's have been comfortable with current shortstop J.P. Crawford, and Turner can move around the diamond. Turner is one […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoThree Teams Discussing Joey Gallo
The Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees and San Diego Padres have had trade talks with the Texas Rangers regarding outfielder Joey Gallo, according to sources. Gallo's 24 home runs this year are more than all of New York's left-handed hitters combined (22). The Padres might be more of a long shot to land Gallo […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoRichard Rodriguez A Possibility For Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a possibility to land Pittsburgh Pirates closer Richard Rodriguez after they've had trouble getting traction on Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel at last check. The Pirates are interested in Philadelphia's young catcher Rafael Marchan. The Toronto Blue Jays are also involved with Rodriguez as they look to fortify their bullpen. Rodriguez […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMax Scherzer Likely To Be Traded?
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer has become the most impactful player on the trade market, and he is likely to be traded at this point. Around 14 teams reportedly have called on Scherzer, including some teams barely in the postseason race. The veteran right-hander prefers to play on the West Coast if he has […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoEric Hosmer Can Block A Trade To 10 Teams
San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer, who has been the subject of recent trade rumors, has a limited, 10-team no-trade clause for 2021 that includes the Orioles, Indians, Tigers, Brewers, A's, Pirates, Giants, Mariners, Cardinals and Blue Jays. Hosmer has become expendable after the acquisition of Adam Frazier, and the Padres, who are currently […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoTyler Anderson Scratched; Trade On The Way?
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Tyler Anderson has been scratched from his scheduled outing on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. It's possible that a trade is coming, potentially to the Philadelphia Phillies. The New York Mets, with all of their rotation injuries this year, are another team interested in the left-hander. Anderson has been decent in […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoCubs Acquire Greg Deichmann, Daniel Palencia
The Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Greg Deichmann and right-hander Daniel Palencia on Monday night in exchange for left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin. Deichmann, 26, was a second-round pick in 2017 and was hitting .300 with a .432 on-base percentage and an .881 OPS with 20 extra-base hits in 59 games for Triple-A Las Vegas before the […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoLorenzo Cain Returning From Injured List
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (hamstring) is returning from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Cain has been out for around two months with a hamstring strain, and he returns at a good time with Christian Yelich being placed on the COVID-19 list after a positive test. The 35-year-old had just three home runs, nine […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoChristian Yelich Placed On COVID-19 List
The Milwaukee Brewers are placing outfielder Christian Yelich on the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday after he tested positive, according to general manager David Stearns. Yelich is fully vaccinated but started developing mild symptoms on Monday. Infielder Jace Peterson was also placed on the COVID-19 injured list as a close contact to Yelich. Yelich will […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoRays Activate Manuel Margot From Injured List
The Tampa Bay Rays activated outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Margot has been on the shelf since early July with a left hamstring strain. He start in right field and bat leadoff for Tampa on Tuesday against New York Yankees left-hander Jordan Montgomery. The 26-year-old went 4-for-4 with two […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoTaylor Rogers Suffers Finger Sprain
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers (finger) left his outing on Monday against the Detroit Tigers with a left middle finger sprain. Rogers threw a wild pitch and immediately walked off the field, so there's a good chance this injury will require a trip to the injured list for the left-hander. The 30-year-old was an […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoTravis Jankowski Could Return Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Travis Jankowski, who was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Sunday, is feeling better and could rejoin the team on Tuesday. Jankowski was feeling under the weather but did not test positive for the coronavirus. The 30-year-old speedster had been seeing regular playing time for the Phillies of late, so there's […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoAmir Garrett Activated Monday
The Cincinnati Reds activated relief pitcher Amir Garrett from the paternity list on Monday and optioned infielder Alejo Lopez to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Garrett was the most attractive fantasy option from the Reds bullpen to begin the 2021 season, but that certainly isn't the case as things stand now. The 29-year-old left-hander […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMax Muncy Returns From Paternity Leave
The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated infielder Max Muncy from the paternity list on Monday and optioned infielder Sheldon Neuse to Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Muncy missed the weekend series against the Colorado Rockies but will return to a strong .272/.413/.565 slash line with 22 home runs and 59 RBI in his 283 […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoDarius Leonard Has Surgery On Ankle
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard (ankle) underwent a "small procedure on his ankle" and will miss some early training camp practices. General manager Chris Ballard said the team will continue to monitor Leonard. It's something to watch, but it shouldn't deter fantasy managers from taking him as one of the first individual defensive players off […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoParris Campbell 100 Percent Healthy
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell (knee) is 100 percent and good to go for the start of training camp. Campbell had surgery in October of last year to address MCL and PCL issues in his left knee. He has played in just nine games in his two seasons in the NFL due to injuries, […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJoe Burrow Not Expected To Play In Preseason
Cincinnati Bengals president Mike Brown said the team "probably" won't put quarterback Joe Burrow (knee) in game action until the start of the regular season. The Bengals understandably don't want to risk injury to their franchise signal-caller after he underwent surgery to fix his ACL last December. The good news is that Burrow has been […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoSaints Sign Chris Hogan
The New Orleans Saints signed veteran free-agent wide receiver Chris Hogan on Monday, according to a source. The Saints were impressed with Hogan's workout on Monday and signed him before he got away. The 33-year-old wideout played in just five games with the New York Jets last year and had 14 catches for 118 yards […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoTom Brady Practicing Without Brace
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (knee) practiced without a brace on his surgically repaired knee on Monday. Brady is looking great so far in training camp after playing through an MCL tear in 2020. The future Hall of Famer underwent surgery in February but took part in June minicamp and is ready to go […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoAmari Cooper Targeting Mid-August Return
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that he anticipates wide receiver Amari Cooper (ankle) and defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence (back) getting back to practice after the team plays the Arizona Cardinals in the preseason on Aug. 13. Jones expects both players to get a little game action before the regular season opener. The Cowboys placed […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoClarke Schmidt Begins Rehab Assignment
New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt (elbow) is beginning his minor league rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on Monday. Clarke, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has been out since last February with an elbow strain, but he has thrown recently in simulated games and is slowly making his way back. […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoChristian Arroyo, Marwin Gonzalez Not Expected To Return Soon
Boston Red Sox infielder Christian Arroyo (hamstring) and utility men Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) and Danny Santana (groin) aren't expected to return from the injured list soon. "They're progressing but I don't think it's going to be something short," manager Alex Cora said. "Marwin's running right now 60%. Danny, that was a tough one with the […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoEduardo Rodriguez To Start Thursday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez is feeling better and is scheduled to make his start on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays after he was removed from the second inning last Friday due to migraine symptoms. Rodriguez's surface stats of a 5.23 ERA and 1.34 WHIP don't really tell the whole story of […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoGavin Lux Feeling Better
Los Angeles Dodgers middle infielder Gavin Lux (hamstring) said he has resumed sprinting and is doing a lot better than originally thought. Lux did some sprinting over the weekend, but despite the good news, the Dodgers plan to bring him along slowly after he landed on the injured list with a left hamstring strain. The […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoBrewers Have Checked On Trevor Story
The Milwaukee Brewers have checked in on Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story, who is eligible to become a free agent after this season and is expected to be dealt before this week's trade deadline. Milwaukee's pickup of shortstop Willy Adames has been the best in-season move to this point, but they are looking for another […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoChris Sale To Make At Least Two More Rehab Starts
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that starting pitcher Chris Sale's (elbow) next rehab start for Triple-A Worcester this Saturday will not be his last minor league rehab start. Sale struck out nine more hitters in 3 2/3 innings in his latest rehab start for Double-A Portland on Sunday. The left-hander allowed two runs […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoCorey Dickerson Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Week
Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said that there's hope that outfielder Corey Dickerson (foot) could begin a minor league rehab assignment this week. Dickerson has been on the injured list since mid-June with a left foot contusion, but he was able to take batting practice last Monday and is nearing a return. The Blue […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJosh Reynolds In Line To Be No. 3 Receiver
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Josh Reynolds is in line to be the team's No. 3 receiver behind A.J. Brown and Julio Jones in his first year in Tennessee. Any of Reynolds, Brown or Jones could work out of the slot at any given time. Rookie Dez Fitzpatrick, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine and Cameron Batson are the top […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoA.J. Brown Will Be Ready For Training Camp
Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (knees), who missed organized team activities and minicamp this spring while working his way back from postseason surgery on both knees, will be a full-go when the team starts training camp next Wednesday. When not on the field this spring, Brown continued his conditioning and watched loads of film. […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMax Kranick Optioned Back To The Minors
The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Max Kranick to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday and activated right-hander Luis Oviedo (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Kranick was solid in his major league debut on June 27 in five shutout innings against the St. Louis Cardinals, but he's come back down to Earth in […]
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