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QB Aaron Rodgers: Steelers want me to play in preseason games vs. Packers, Jets
If Mike McCarthy wants Aaron Rodgers to play in the Pittsburgh Steelers' first two preseason games of the summer, the 42-year-old won't refuse. ,Rodgers told The Athletic over the weekend that he's fine with McCarthy's request to play in the exhibition games which happen to be against his former tea...
Reports: Cubs boost staff with RHP Ryan Zeferjahn, LHP Braxton Garrett
The Chicago Cubs acquired a pair of pitchers in separate deals Monday, landing right-handed reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Los Angeles Angels and left-handed starter Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins, multiple outlets reported.,The Angels acquired catcher/designated hitter Moises Ballesteros ...
Reports: Cardinals pitchers Dustin May, JoJo Romero headed to Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are adding depth to their starting rotation and bullpen with the additions of right-hander Dustin May and left-handed reliever JoJo Romero in an intra-division trade with the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, ESPN and The Athletic reported.,The return package back to St. Louis has...
White Sox obtain Rockies CF Brenton Doyle for two prospects
The Chicago White Sox boosted their defense on Monday with the acquisition of Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle.,The American League Central Division leaders sent Triple-A right-hander Mason Adams and teenage shortstop Carlos Vielma to the Rockies.,Doyle, 28, missed two months this seaso...
Reports: Pirates add RHP Luke Weaver in deal with Mets
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander Luke Weaver from the New York Mets for minor league infielder Sammy Stafura, multiple outlets reported Monday.,Weaver, 32, was 2-1 with a 1.84 ERA in 42 relief outings for the Mets this season. A member of the New York Yankees the previous three seasons, ...
Report: O's trade All-Star C Adley Rutschman in division to Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox landed their catcher at the deadline, acquiring three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, according to multiple reports.,It was reported earlier Monday that the in-division trade was set to go through, pending medical testing and approval...
Report: Bears S Coby Bryant (knee) to miss 8-10 weeks
Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant is expected to miss 8-10 weeks after he was carted off the field at training camp on Monday with an knee injury, ESPN reported.,Bryant has a hyperextended knee, a bone bruise and a small fracture, according to the report. If Bryant needs 10 weeks to recover, then he ...
Reports: Padres acquire LHP Robbie Ray from Giants
The San Diego Padres have beefed up their starting rotation by adding former Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray in a trade with the San Francisco Giants on Monday, according to multiple reports. ,The deal, which is not yet official, would net the Giants right-hander Miguel Mendez and shortstop Joniel...
Rays acquire slugging C/1B Liam Hicks from Marlins
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks from the Miami Marlins on Monday for three minor leaguers, including two former first-round draft picks, multiple outlets reported.,Hicks, 27, is batting .282 with 14 home runs and 62 RBIs in 101 games this season, making 32 starts at catc...
Reports: Dodgers acquire LHP Kris Bubic from Royals
The Los Angeles Dodgers added another starting pitcher with All-Star credentials on Monday by acquiring left-hander Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals, ESPN reported. ,The two-time defending World Series champions pried two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal away from the Detroit Tigers ove...
Report: Veteran Rangers RHP Jacob deGrom invokes no-trade clause
Despite reported trade interest, Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom will remain with the team after utilizing the no-trade clause in his contract, according to a report by The Athletic.,The team reportedly approached the two-time Cy Young winner about waiving his no-trade clause for a trade deadline ...
Rangers send INF Josh Smith to Blue Jays for LHP Adam Macko
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired utility infielder Josh Smith in a trade with the Texas Rangers on Monday.,Smith, who has bounced between the major leagues and Triple-A this season, gets a fresh start in Toronto, while Texas is acquiring rookie left-hander Adam Macko, per the reports.,The Blue Jays ar...
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs: 'Time will tell' how long hold-in lasts
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs said Monday that "only time will tell" how long his hold-in lasts at training camp.,Gibbs, 24, missed his fifth consecutive practice Monday as he continues to seek a long-term contract this offseason.,The three-time Pro Bowl selection was spotted on the sideli...
Reports: White Sox set to acquire OF Brenton Doyle from Rockies
The Chicago White Sox are set to bolster their lineup and defense with the addition of Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle in a Monday trade, according to multiple media reports.,The deal, which is reportedly agreed to but pending medical review, would see Colorado acquire right-hander Mason Adams and ...
Mariners land OF Taylor Ward from Orioles
The Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday in exchange for three pitchers.,Right-handers Alex Hoppe, Brock Moore and Harrison Kreiling are headed to the Orioles in the trade deadline deal.,Ward, 32, leads the American League with 87 walks and is batting...
Notre Dame-USC to resume series in 2030
The Southern California-Notre Dame gridiron rivalry will resume in 2030, the schools announced on Monday.,The Trojans and Fighting Irish will not meet in 2026, temporarily halting end one of college football's oldest and most historic series. After a lot of deliberation, USC and Notre Dame agreed to...
Phillies add 3-time batting champ Luis Arraez
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants ahead of Monday's trade deadline.,The Phillies, who have dropped nine of their last 13 games, are the 29-year-old infielder's fifth team in five years.,Held out of the Giants' lineup since Saturd...
Guardians grab slugger Jo Adell from Angels
The Cleveland Guardians added some right-handed pop to their lineup with the addition of outfielder Jo Adell in a trade Monday with the Los Angeles Angels.,The Angels received catcher prospect Jacob Cozart as the return piece in the trade-deadline deal.,Adell, selected 10th overall by Los Angeles in...
Phillies acquire LHP Brooks Raley from Mets
The Philadelphia Phillies continued a busy start to trade deadline day on Monday morning with the addition of veteran reliever Brooks Raley from the New York Mets.,The Mets acquired two prospects, right-hander Luke Gabrysh and outfielder John Spikerman, in exchange. ,The Phillies reportedly acquired...
Reports: Mariners land OF Taylor Ward from Orioles
The Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday in exchange for three pitchers, per multiple reports.,Right-handers Alex Hoppe, Brock Moore and Harrison Kreiling are headed to the Orioles in the trade deadline deal.,Ward, 32, leads the American League with 8...