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Carson Wentz Won't Go On PUP List
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) will not go on the Physically Unable to Perform list but will be limited in practices in training camp. The Eagles will understandably take it slow with their star quarterback, but every indication points to him being ready for Week 1. He blew up in his second year with […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCubs Unsure If Javier Baez Will Play Thursday
Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez's (knee) status is unknown for Thursday's game. Baez hurt his knee after a player slid into him on Tuesday, and he didn't play Wednesday. The injury isn't believed to be too serious, though, so even if Baez misses the game on Thursday, he could be back on Friday. The […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoZay Jones To Miss The Start Of Training Camp
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Zay Jones (knee) was placed on the Non-Football Injury list on Wednesday for the start of training camp, and he won't be on the practice field starting Thursday. Once he's medically cleared, he can be taken off the list and start practicing. Jones was a rookie bust, catching 27 passes for […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCowboys Haven't Discussed Earl Thomas Recently
Dallas Cowboys executive Stephen Jones said the team has had no recent trade talks regarding Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas. The last time the two clubs talked was during the draft. Thomas isn't reporting to training camp because he wants an extension that the team is unwilling to give him. He wants to be […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDomingo Santana Pulled From Minor League Game
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Domingo Santana was pulled out of his game with Triple-A Colorado Springs on Wednesday. With trade rumors swirling, Santana could be involved in a deal. Santana was sent to the minors in late June after hitting .249 with three home runs and 17 RBI in 189 at-bats. With a stacked outfield, he […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDevin Funchess May Not Receive Extension
Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney made it seem likely that he doesn't plan on giving wide receiver Devin Funchess a contract extension just yet. "You want to see a guy put back-to-back years together," Hurney said. Funchess had his breakout year in his third season, catching 63 passes for 840 yards and eight touchdowns, […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoGiants Will Be Strategic Buyers
The San Francisco Giants, who entered play with a 52-50 record on Wednesday, "will be strategic buyers, not sellers," according to a source familiar with the team's thinking. However, they probably won't be going after rental players, but it'll also be hard for them to acquire any noteworthy players with just one prospect in MLB […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDiamondbacks Showing Interest In Keone Kela, Jose Leclerc
The Arizona Diamondbacks have shown interest in Texas Rangers relief pitchers Keone Kela and Jose Leclerc, according to sources. Kela blew his first save of the season just the other day, but both he and Leclerc have been lights-out otherwise and would surely bolster Arizona's bullpen as they try to either win the National League […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoClint Frazier To Hit Wednesday
New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (head) is back with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and will attempt to hit in the cages on Wednesday and then ride a stationary bike. The Yankees will be extra cautious with Frazier, as he's dealt with multiple concussions this season. The Yankees outfield is just too crowded for Frazier to see […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoBaker Mayfield Won't Be Seeing First-Team Reps
Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said that rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield won't be seeing any first-team repetitions anytime soon in training camp. “Tyrod Taylor is the starter,” Jackson said. “I don’t envision any situation where all of a sudden (Mayfield’s) getting a bunch of first-team reps unless God forbid something happens." Mayfield was the […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoNathan Eovaldi To Make Red Sox Debut Sunday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will make his first start for his new team on Sunday against the Twins. Brian Johnson will start on Thursday and then move to the bullpen. The Red Sox acquired Eovaldi from the Rays on Wednesday. He got off to a late start to the year but has […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoYankees In The Mix To Land J.A. Happ
The New York Yankees are "heavy in the mix" to trade for Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher J.A. Happ, although no deal is done, according to a source. The Brewers could still be in play, among other teams. Aside from a recent rough patch, Happ has been pretty useful to fantasy owners this year with […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoLamarcus Joyner Placed On NFI List
The Los Angeles Rams placed safety Lamarcus Joyner on the Non-Football Injury list on Wednesday after he didn't pass his conditioning test. This isn't a big deal, and he can come off the NFI list and practice when he's medically cleared. He has three career interceptions, four sacks and two forced fumbles in four NFL […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoLeonte Carroo Ready For Training Camp
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Leonte Carroo (knee), who missed minicamp and some organized team activities following a knee cleanup, is healthy and is ready for the start of training camp. The 24-year-old has only 10 receptions for 98 yards and one touchdown in 28 games in his first two seasons. Even with Jarvis Landry out […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMarlins Asking Price High On Relievers
The Miami Marlins are asking a lot for relief pitchers Kyle Barraclough, Adam Conley and Drew Steckenrider, with all three under team control for multiple years. MLB.com's Joe Frisaro believes that of the three, Conley could be the most realistic to be dealt. The Red Sox, Astros, Dodgers and others would be interested. The Marlins […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoLuis Castillo Isn't Available For Trade
The Cincinnati Reds haven't made starting pitcher Luis Castillo available for a trade, according to a source. There is little urgency to trade him, especially since his performance has been down since a breakout 2017 campaign. The right-hander is 5-8 on the year with a disappointing 5.30 ERA and 8.37 K/9 over 108 2/3 innings. […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoBrewers Have Checked In On Matt Harvey
The Milwaukee Brewers have checked in on Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Matt Harvey, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The Reds don't appear to be in active talks with the Brewers, and Milwaukee views Harvey as a fallback option if their other pursuits aren't fruitful. Harvey has reinvented himself a bit since landing with the Reds, […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoLuke Kuechly Ready To Go
Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly (shoulder) passed his physical and is ready to go for training camp. The Panthers are likely to take it slow with Kuechly after he had offseason shoulder surgery, but he should be ready for the regular season. He missed only one game in 2017 after playing in a career-low 10 […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoFour Teams Checking In On Reds Relievers
The Rockies, Red Sox, Braves and Phillies have all checked in with the Cincinnati Reds regarding closer Raisel Iglesias and relievers Amir Garrett, David Hernandez and Jared Hughes, according to sources. However, one source says the Reds have no plans to move Garrett. Each pitcher is under control past this season, so the Reds will […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoBlue Jays Close To Moving J.A. Happ
The Toronto Blue Jays appear close to trading starting pitcher J.A. Happ, according to sources. Happ had a rough patch at the end of June but bounced back in his last two starts and has allowed just one run on nine hits while striking out 15 over 8 2/3 innings against the Red Sox and […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoNats Not Looking To Trade Right Now
The Washington Nationals don't appear to be sellers right now despite entering play on Wednesday well behind in the wild-card and divisional races. "[We are] still optimistic about the division, and we will do what's necessary to win this year and beyond in any deals we make," general manager Mike Rizzo said. It'd be utterly […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCurtis Samuel, Julius Peppers Starting On PUP
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (ankle) and defensive end Julius Peppers (shoulder) did not pass their physicals and will start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Samuel will actually start on the Non-Football Injury list, and general manager Marty Hurney said the team is being cautious with the receiver. Samuel played […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoAsking Price For Whit Merrifield Is High
Kansas City Royals infielder Whit Merrifield's asking price in trades is very high, as he's controlled through the 2022 season. The Giants could be a fit for him, and the Brewers have also discussed him with the Royals. Merrifield can play almost everywhere on the diamond and is hitting a solid .299/.369/.421 with five home […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoRoyals Asking A Lot For Danny Duffy
The Kansas City Royals view starting pitcher Danny Duffy as a key part of their rebuild and will not trade him unless the offer is "ridiculous," according to MLB.com's Jeffrey Flanagan. Duffy is signed through the 2021 season. The left-hander has been up and down this year, and pitching for a bad Royals team hasn't […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoBraves Monitoring Mike Moustakas Closely
The Atlanta Braves are monitoring Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas very closely, according to sources. Moose has cooled off a bit after his slow start but is still hitting .247 with 20 home runs and 61 RBI after setting the team's single-season record with 38 homers a year ago. He'd slide in as […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMike Moustakas Drawing A Lot Of Trade Interest
Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas, who has 20 home runs and 61 RBI, is drawing a significant amount of trade interest. Six National League teams and three American League teams are talking about him with the Royals. The Phillies are particularly interested after losing out on Manny Machado. Moose will have a much […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCorey Oswalt Jams His Hand But Earns Win
New York Mets starting pitcher Corey Oswalt (hand) jammed his hand while swinging a bat on Wednesday, which led to his early removal from the game. However, manager Mickey Callaway said Oswalt should be fine in a few days. Oswalt made it through five innings while allowing two runs to the Padres to earn his […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoChristian McCaffrey Adds Six Pounds
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey said he is at 208 pounds this year after playing his rookie season at 202 pounds. Heading into his second season, McCaffrey's needle is pointing up. While C.J. Anderson will be the lead back on the early downs, McCaffrey is expected to see more rushing attempts and could approach […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoKhalil Mack Will Not Report To Training Camp
Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack will not report to training camp on Thursday, according to a source. Mack is in the final year of his rookie deal and is looking for a hefty extension, one that he has earned. The 27-year-old has accumulated 303 tackles, 40.5 sacks, four fumble recoveries and an interception in […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoTrent Taylor Will Start On PUP List
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor (back) will begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to general manager John Lynch. Taylor is expected to be fine for the start of the regular season. Heading into his second season in the NFL, the 24-year-old is expected to be the main slot […]
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