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Trevor Bauer has been subject to trade rumors throughout much of the month of July, but his on-field outburst Sunday could have negative repercussions if the Cleveland Indians are serious about moving him. Bauer launched a ball over the center field …
Bobby Wagner was the rare player who opted to represent himself in contract negotiations with the Seattle Seahawks, and he succeeded in negotiating himself a three-year, $54 million extension. There are consequences to negotiating for yourself, …
The Cincinnati Bengals got very bad news about star wide receiver A.J. Green on Sunday. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Green suffered torn ligaments in his left ankle when landing awkwardly during Saturday’s practice. The injury is …
Nick Foles is expected to be a significant upgrade for the Jacksonville Jaguars over what they have had previously at the quarterback position, but that may translate off the field, too. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey praised Foles’ leadership, …
The Cincinnati Bengals appear to have dodged a bullet with the severity of A.J. Green’s ankle injury, but that will come as little solace to some team staffers. At the urging of the NFL as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations, the Bengals …
The Tampa Bay Rays are adding some depth for a potential playoff push. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Rays have acquired utility man Eric Sogard from the Toronto Blue Jays after multiple teams pursued him. Infielder Eric Sogard has been traded …
The San Diego Padres have been prominently linked to ace Noah Syndergaard, but making such a move would require them to trade some highly-touted prospects. A new report suggests that they may be reluctant to do that with at least one of them. …
The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly entering sell mode, and that means a veteran pitcher is on the market. According to Jon Morosi of MLB.com, the Diamondbacks have firmly emerged as sellers, and have made virtually every veteran on their roster …
If the New York Mets decide to trade closer Edwin Diaz, they will have plenty of interest. According to Andy Martino of SNY, the Mets have received “heavy interest” in Diaz, who they’d trade for the right price. The contending Los …
Cincinnati Bengals training camp has gotten off to a worrisome start. Star wide receiver A.J. Green was carted off the practice field Saturday after injuring his lower leg in a 7-on-7 drill. AJ Green is yelling. Just punched the bench. Being carted …
The New York Mets are getting creative in their deadline negotiations. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Mets have explored a scenario in which they trade pitcher Noah Syndergaard to the San Diego Padres, and use the return from that …
Just shy of two months after being shot in the Dominican Republic, David Ortiz is reportedly out of the hospital. According to ESPN’s Marly Rivera, Ortiz was released on Friday to the care of his family at home. There, he will be monitored by …
The Pittsburgh Pirates may consider making a big name available in the market for relief pitching by July 31, but their star closer won’t come cheap. According to Jon Morosi of MLB.com, the Pirates have had discussions with the Los Angeles …
Catching a ball hit into the stands during an MLB game while holding something else may be one of the more impressive fan feats around. Doing it while holding a baby might be the toughest of all. A Giants fan caught a Pablo Sandoval home run on …
In the NFL, teams are always on the lookout for any competitive edge they can find. So it’s no surprise that they’re already looking to exploit the league’s new pass interference rules for all they’re worth. With the NFL …
New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate is ready to fight a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s Performance Enhancing Substance policy, and believes he has a case. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Tate is facing a four-game …
