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Tim Patrick Suffers Season-Ending ACL Injury
An MRI exam confirmed on Tuesday that Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (knee) suffered a season-ending torn ACL in training camp practice. It's the third straight year the Broncos have lost a star receiver to a season-ending ACL injury, joining Courtland Sutton in 2020 and KJ Hamler last year. Running back Damarea Crockett also... Read More
Luke Voit Heading To Washington In Juan Soto Deal
The San Diego Padres are sending first baseman Luke Voit to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday to finalize the deal involving superstar outfielder Juan Soto and first baseman Josh Bell, according to a source. First baseman Eric Hosmer was originally included in the deal for Soto and Bell, but he exercised his no-trade clause and... Read More
Red Sox Acquire Eric Hosmer From Padres
San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer has reportedly been traded to the Boston Red Sox, per the San Diego Union-Tribune's Jeff Sanders, who tweeted on Tuesday that Hosmer "is heading to Boston, per team source." The veteran previously hit .272 with a .336 on-base percentage and eight home runs in 369 plate appearances for... Read More
James Washington Could Miss Two Months
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver James Washington (foot) has been diagnosed with a broken foot. The organization believes that Washington will miss 6-10 weeks of action. The expectation is that Washington will open the season on the injured reserve. This is bad timing for the Cowboys with Michael Gallup (knee) unlikely to be ready by Week... Read More
Austin Riley Gets Massive Extension
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley has received a well-deserved extension from the organization. The 25-year-old has agreed to a 10-year deal worth $212 million, which is the highest in franchise history. This deal will buy out Riley's three remaining arbitration years as well as seven free agent years. Riley had a breakout season in... Read More
Padres Agree To Five-Year Deal With Joe Musgrove
According to a tweet from The Athletic's Jim Bowden, the San Diego Padres have reportedly agreed to a five-year deal with starting pitcher Joe Musgrove worth $100 million. The reported extension will keep the right-hander in San Diego long-term. Musgrove has enjoyed a strong season with the Padres in 2022, pitching to a 2.65 ERA,... Read More
Deshaun Watson Suspended Six Games
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been suspended six games for violating the personal conduct policy. He will miss the first six weeks of the season and make his Browns debut in Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens. NFL's disciplinary officer, Judge Sue L. Robinson, officially decided Monday for Watson's six-game suspension. The Browns play... Read More
Deebo Samuel Agrees To Extension With 49ers
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel agreed to a three-year, $73.5 million extension, including $58.1 million in guarantees. The 26-year-old was a top fantasy producer last season, accumulating 1,405 yards and six touchdowns off 77 catches (121 targets). He also got some work out of the backfield, rushing for 365 yards off 59 attempts... Read More
Julio Rodriguez Lands On The 10-Day Injured List
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (hand/wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Rodriguez was hit on the hand by a pitch on Saturday against the Astros, which forced him to exit the contest. He later received X-rays on his hand, which were negative but he's dealing with swelling and won't be able to... Read More
Trevor Story Diagnosed With Hairline Fracture
Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (wrist) has a small hairline fracture near his wrist and will be shut down for 10-to-14 days. He was initially diagnosed with a bruised hand after being placed on the injured list on July 16. A second opinion from a hand specialist revealed that Story suffered the fracture when... Read More
Joe Musgrove Expected To Sign Five-Year Extension
The San Diego Padres and right-hander Joe Musgrove are reportedly close to agreeing upon a five-year contract for about $100 million, according to Jon Heyman. The two sides have yet to officially close the deal but at this point, it appears that it will just be a matter of time. Musgrove is in the midst... Read More
Taylor Rogers Removed From Closer Role
San Diego Padres left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers has been removed from the closer role, according to manager Bob Melvin. Rogers has been one of the worst relievers in baseball the last few months, after arguably being the best reliever in the league for the first couple of months. Since May 28, Rogers has compiled a... Read More
Jacob deGrom To Make Season Debut Next Week
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) is on track to make his season debut for the Mets next week, according to manager Buck Showalter. While no specific day has been announced, Tuesday against the last-place Washington Nationals is the most likely date. The two-time Cy Young winner has been sidelined all year while... Read More
DK Metcalf Signs Three-Year Extension With Seattle
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf is signing a three-year, $72 million contract extension on Thursday that includes $58.2 million guaranteed, according to a source. The deal also includes a $30 million signing bonus, which is the highest ever for a wide receiver in NFL history. Metcalf will be a free agent again when he's... Read More
Max Meyer To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Miami Marlins pitching prospect Max Meyer (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles in the near future after his MRI exam on Monday showed a tear in his UCL. Meyer was making just his second major league start when he was forced to leave the game with right elbow... Read More
Mike Trout Battling Rare Back Condition
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back, ribs) might need at least one more week for his cortisone shot to take effect before he can ramp up his baseball activity. But there remains long-term uncertainty about when he can return while he battles a rare condition called costovertebral dysfunction. Trout is feeling better, but there's... Read More
Manny Machado Tweaks Left Ankle Tuesday
San Diego Padres manager Bob Melvin said that third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) tweaked his left ankle "a little bit" hitting the first-base bag as he reached on an error in the 10th inning of Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Tigers, per the Athletic's Dennis Lin. This doesn't sound like a serious issue, but the... Read More
Julio Rodriguez Back In The Leadoff Spot Tuesday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) is officially back in the leadoff spot for the team's matchup against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night. Rodriguez sat out each of the team's last four games due to left wrist soreness. All indications over the last 24 hours were that he would be back in action on... Read More
Chris Godwin Cleared To Begin Training Camp
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) has been cleared to begin training camp despite having knee surgery Jan. 3 for a torn ACL. The Buccaneers obviously won't push Godwin in training camp, but this is big news for the 26-year-old wideout this summer. The fact that he won't begin camp on the Physically... Read More
Chris Carson Retires
Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (neck) is retiring from football due to a serious neck injury that he suffered last year, according to sources. The Seahawks will officially release him with a failed-physical designation. Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, it allows Carson to receive several million in injury protection benefits. Carson only played in... Read More
Giancarlo Stanton Placed On 10-Day Injured List Tuesday
The New York Yankees placed outfielder and designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to left Achilles tendonitis. The move was made retroactive to Sunday, July 24. Stanton is hitting .229 with a .309 on-base percentage in 328 plate appearances for the Yankees this season. He's also connected on... Read More
Joe Burrow Having Surgery On Appendix
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (appendix) is undergoing surgery to remove his appendix, according to a source. He will miss some practice time at training camp as a result. Better now than during the regular season. The 25-year-old former first overall pick bounced back in a big way from a serious knee injury in his... Read More
MacKenzie Gore Exits Monday With Elbow Discomfort
San Diego Padres pitcher MacKenzie Gore (elbow) exited Monday's game early with left elbow discomfort, per the Athletic's Dennis Lin. Gore pitched 1 1/3 innings out of the bullpen in Monday's 12-4 loss to the Tigers, allowing two runs on one hit and two walks with a strikeout. Related to his elbow, Gore said, "It... Read More
Jose Iglesias Leaves Monday's Game
Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Iglesias left Monday's game early after fouling a ball off of his foot. Iglesias went 0-for-1 in the game against the Milwaukee Brewers before being replaced in the lineup by Sam Hilliard. The shortstop is hitting .300 with three homers, 32 runs, 34 RBI, and two steals over 81 games. Iglesias... Read More
Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado Won't Travel To Toronto
The St. Louis Cardinals will be without All-Star infielders Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado for its two-game series in Toronto against the Blue Jays this coming Tuesday and Wednesday. Neither player is vaccinated against COVID-19 and as a result, they are unable to enter Canada. Both players will be placed on the restricted list prior... Read More
Mike Trout Receives Cortisone Shot, Won't Return Monday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) will not be ready to return by Monday, the day he is eligible to return from the IL. Trout received a cortisone shot in his back a few days ago and won't be up to speed at the start of the new week. His timeline after that is... Read More
Rafael Devers Placed On Injured List
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day IL Saturday after tweaking his right hamstring in Friday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. The injuries keep piling up for the Red Sox, who are already without Trevor Story, J.D. Martinez, and Kike Hernandez this weekend. Devers, who has played at... Read More
JJ Bleday Called Up Saturday
The Miami Marlins promoted top prospect JJ Bleday to the MLB roster on Saturday. The 24-year-old outfielder is a former first-round draft pick and has been a top 100 prospect for three seasons since being drafted in 2019. Although he has fallen out of the MLB Pipeline top 100 mid-season rankings, he is still the... Read More
Rafael Devers Could Head To The Injured List
Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (hamstring), who is absent from the lineup on Saturday, could be headed to the injured list, per beat writer Julian McWilliams. The 25-year-old All-Star tweaked his right hamstring in Friday's lopsided loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. The Red Sox will likely hold him out for the remainder... Read More
Julio Rodriguez Day-To-Day With Wrist Soreness
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) has been labeled as day-to-day by the team as he is dealing with left wrist soreness. The rookie sensation reportedly jammed his wrist while attempting a steal last Sunday and he's been experiencing some on-and-off soreness ever since. He was initially included in the starting lineup for Friday night's... Read More
