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Freddy Peralta To Start Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (lat) will come off the injured list and make the start on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It's a big reinforcement for the Brewers rotation in the second half of the season. Peralta was 3-2 with a 4.42 ERA (2.11 FIP), a 1.19 WHIP and a 50:13 K:BB in... Read More
Jordan Groshans Heading To Miami
The Miami Marlins are acquiring infield prospect Jordan Groshans from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday in exchange for right-handed relievers Anthony Bass and Zach Pop and an unnamed smaller piece. Groshans is a top-100 prospect and was ranked as the Blue Jays' No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, before the trade. The 22-year-old is... Read More
Anthony Bass, Zach Pop Dealt To Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring relief pitcher Anthony Bass, right-hander Zach Pop and a smaller unnamed piece on Tuesday in exchange for infield prospect Jordan Groshans. The Blue Jays had been looking to upgrade their bullpen for a run at a postseason spot, so Bass and Pop will be inserted as late-inning setup men... Read More
Eric Hosmer Declines To Go To Nationals
San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer has declined to go to the Washington Nationals in the deal that will send outfielder Juan Soto to San Diego. Hosmer exercised his no-trade clause and will now stay in San Diego for the time being, but it's unclear if first baseman Josh Bell will join Soto in... Read More
Rockies Call Up Elehuris Montero, Ryan Feltner
The Colorado Rockies recalled infielder Elehuris Montero and left-hander Ty Blach from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday. The team also added right-hander Ryan Feltner as the 27th man for Tuesday's doubleheader against the San Diego Padres, and he will start in Game 1. Montero, the team's No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will give the team... Read More
Jon Gray Likely To Miss A Start
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (side) left his start early on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles due to discomfort in his left side. He departed after recording just one out in the second inning after throwing 48 pitches. Gray will get further testing on Tuesday, but manager Chris Woodward said the best-case scenario feels... Read More
Nationals On Eric Hosmer's No-Trade List
San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer has been notified he's in the agreed-upon deal between the Padres and Washington Nationals that would send outfielder Juan Soto and first baseman Josh Bell to San Diego. However, the Nationals are on his no-trade list and he hasn't consented yet. The deal for Soto and Bell will... Read More
Jordan Poyer Suffers Elbow Injury
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (elbow) left the field at training camp practice on Tuesday with an elbow injury that will require an MRI exam. We'll have more information once the results of Poyer's MRI exam become available. Fellow safety Micah Hyde (hip) is also injured in camp, and the 31-year-old Poyer is perhaps even... Read More
Jamal Adams Returns To Practice
Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (hand) returned to training camp practice on Monday after missing the last two practices. He wore a cast over the left hand that he re-injured at the end of the team's first camp practice. Adams didn't appear to be limited in practice on Monday, and any surgery that he has... Read More
Skyy Moore Injured Tuesday
Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Skyy Moore (hip) left training camp practice early on Tuesday with a hip injury. The severity of the injury is unknown, but Moore was limping noticeably before coming off the field. The second-rounder dealt with a hamstring injury during the offseason program, but he entered training camp 100 percent... Read More
Matthew Stafford Still Dealing With Elbow Pain
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Monday that quarterback Matthew Stafford (elbow) is still dealing with elbow discomfort, so the team has scaled back his workload in training camp. Stafford was held out of spring workouts due to an elbow issue, and the Rams continue to manage how much work he gets... Read More
Stephen Ross Suspended, Dolphins Lose Draft Picks
The NFL is docking the Miami Dolphins two draft picks and suspending owner Stephen Ross as a result of the league's tampering allegation. According to PFF's Ari Meirov, the Dolphins will forfeit a first-round pick in next year's draft and a third-round selection in the 2024 NFL draft. Ross will be suspended through Oct. 17... Read More
Cardinals Activate Marquise Brown From NFI List
The Arizona Cardinals activated wide receiver Marquise Brown (hamstring) from the Non-Football Injury list on Tuesday. Brown began training camp on the sidelines last week due to a hamstring injury he suffered in private workouts. But his injury was never serious and the Cardinals didn't expect him to miss too much practice time in training... Read More
Padres Agree On Deal For Juan Soto, Josh Bell
The San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals have agreed in principle on a deal that will send outfielder Juan Soto and first baseman Josh Bell to the Padres, according to sources. ESPN's Jeff Passan is reporting that the Padres will send left-hander MacKenzie Gore, outfielder Robert Hassell III, shortstop C.J. Abrams, outfielder James Wood and... Read More
Rays In The Mix For Willson Contreras
The Tampa Bay Rays are in the mix, along with the New York Mets, for Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras, according to sources. Contreras is a possible fallback option for the San Diego Padres, too, if they cannot land Washington Nationals superstar outfielder Juan Soto. The rebuilding Cubs are almost certain to deal Contreras before... Read More
Blue Jays Interested In Ian Happ
The Toronto Blue Jays have interest in Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ, whose ability to play center field is valuable in light of George Springer's recent injury. Springer isn't expected to miss significant time or anything, but Happ would give the Blue Jays some high-end insurance at the position. The 27-year-old received his first All-Star... Read More
Noah Syndergaard Is The Phillies' Top Target
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard is still believed to be the Philadelphia Phillies' top target at the trade deadline. The Phillies scouted Seattle Mariners left-hander Marco Gonzales' start in New York last night, but there's no sign of apparent traction with the Mariners, according to sources. Syndergaard has been solid in his first... Read More
Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly Not Going Anywhere
The Arizona Diamondbacks have determined that starting pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly aren't going anywhere at this year's trade deadline. There has been a little interest in veteran left-hander Madison Bumgarner, but nothing serious yet. Gallen has a no-decision in seven of his last outings, but he's been solid for the D-backs all year,... Read More
Royals Won't Trade Zack Greinke
Kansas City Royals future Hall of Famer Zack Greinke could probably help a contending team this year, but the Royals have decided not to deal him. The rebuilding Royals will keep the 38-year-old veteran around to close out the 2022 season. In 17 starts (87 2/3 innings), Greinke has gone 3-6 with a 4.41 ERA,... Read More
Twins, Phillies Interested In Tyler Mahle
The Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies are among the teams interested in Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle, an underrated pitcher that has been very good of late. The rebuilding Reds dealt ace Luis Castillo to the Seattle Mariners last week for a big prospect haul, and they probably aren't done trading before Tuesday's deadline.... Read More
Padres Likely Landing Spot For Juan Soto, Josh Bell
There is a growing sense that the San Diego Padres are the most likely landing spot for Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto and perhaps first baseman Josh Bell, too, as Tuesday's trade deadline approaches. Multiple people have heard there is momentum in the Padres' talks for Soto and Bell. The Athletic's Jim Bowden reports a... Read More
Joey Gallo Expected To Be Traded
The New York Yankees are getting interest in outfielder Joey Gallo, according to sources, and it would be something of a surprise if he wasn't traded by Tuesday's 6:00 pm ET deadline. Gallo has really struggled in his second year in the Bronx, so interested teams may be able to land him for pennies on... Read More
Tarik Skubal Optimistic He'll Make His Next Start
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (arm), who left his start early on Monday with left arm fatigue against the Minnesota Twins, is optimistic that he'll be able to make his next start. "I'm going to wake up tomorrow and kind of see where I'm at and then go from there. But my plan is... Read More
Twins Acquiring Jorge Lopez From Orioles
The Minnesota Twins are finalizing a deal to acquire closer Jorge Lopez from the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday in exchange for left-hander Cade Povich, right-handed reliever Yennier Cano and more prospects from the Complex League, according to sources. The Twins had been using a committee approach to the ninth inning this year, but Lopez will... Read More
Cardinals Acquire Chris Stratton
The St. Louis Cardinals acquired right-hander Chris Stratton and left-hander Jose Quintana from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night in exchange for right-hander Johan Oviedo and minor league infielder Malcom Nunez. The main piece of this trade was the veteran Quintana going to St. Louis to bolster their banged-up rotation as they make a run... Read More
Austin Hooper Putting In Work With Ryan Tannehill
Tennessee Titans tight end Austin Hooper made it his personal mission to develop chemistry with quarterback Ryan Tannehill since joining the team. The two have put in extra work during downtime in practice and they are in constant communication after repetitions during team and 7-on-7 periods. Tannehill has complimented Hooper's savvy route-running ability and quickness... Read More
Rashaad Penny To Be Clear-Cut No. 1 RB
Chris Carson's retirement means that Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny will enter the 2022 season as the team's clear-cut No. 1 option for the first time in his career. But the "as-long-as-he-stays-healthy" qualifier might apply to him more than any player in the NFL given that he's missed 30 of a possible 69 games... Read More
Tyrion Davis-Price, Jeff Wilson Jr. Could Be Involved Early
San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell will get the first crack at keeping his starting job after setting the franchise record for rushing yards by a rookie in 2021. But the team drafted Tyrion Davis-Price in the third round, re-signed Jeff Wilson Jr. and still has JaMycal Hasty and Trey Sermon in the mix.... Read More
Diontae Johnson "Holding In" During Training Camp
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson still figures to be the top receiver on the team in 2022, but he's going to be catching passes from a new quarterback after Ben Roethlisberger's retirement. Johnson is also missing time early in training camp while "holding in" while looking for a new contract, giving rookies George Pickens... Read More
Miles Sanders Could Have A Monster Year
Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders is the projected starter, with Kenneth Gainwell and Boston Scott slated for playing time as well in 2022. Sanders is in a contract year and will be running behind one of the best offensive lines in the league, so the opportunity is there for him to have a monster... Read More
