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Trey Hendrickson is ending his holdout

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Trey Hendrickson is ending his holdout from Cincinnati Bengals camp.

Hendrickson is reporting to the Bengals on Wednesday, which will stop him from getting fined $50,000 per day for missing practices with the team during training camp. Not only will ending his holdout end the fines he is racking up, but Hendrickson is also hoping that reporting will help get negotiations back underway between him and the team.

Hendrickson, 30, has been seeking a new contract from Cincinnati all offseason. He is due to make $16 million this season in what will be his final year under contract with the team, and he wants a longer-term deal, with some guaranteed money. After getting nowhere closer in contract negotiations with the team, Hendrickson headed to Jacksonville, Fla., for the start of camp, but now he’s ready to report.

Hendrickson was a first-team All-Pro last season and has established himself as the biggest part of Cincinnati’s defensive line. He led the league with 17.5 sacks last season, the second consecutive year he achieved that tally. In comments last week, Hendrickson suggested that he had been low-balled by the Bengals.

Stephen Jones fires back at claim about Cowboys’ Micah Parsons negotiations

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Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones is being forced to fire back at an unflattering narrative about how the team has handled Micah Parsons’ contract negotiations.

With Parsons still unsigned at the start of training camp and the Cowboys seemingly delaying the start of talks, some have gone as far as to accuse the organization, particularly owner Jerry Jones, of dragging out the negotiation process to receive maximum media attention. ESPN’s Kevin Clark went viral for arguing that point on “First Take” last week by suggesting that Jones values the attention even more than he values championships.

Stephen Jones addressed that Tuesday in an appearance on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, arguing that it takes all parties to come to a swift agreement in a negotiation.

“We don’t agree on that. We don’t drag deals out,” Jones said when asked about the viral claims, via Jon Machota of The Athletic. “We do deals when there’s an opportunity to do a deal. Certainly, no one knows what goes on internally with a particular negotiation. Sometimes players and agents aren’t ready to pull the trigger until they see other cards played.

“What we’re not going to do is go out and do something that’s not responsible in terms of just in the name of getting a deal done one month earlier go do it and pay the guy another $5 million of your cap space.”

The issue with Jones’ argument is that the Cowboys only make these deals more expensive for themselves by waiting as long as they do. In March, Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett reset the market by getting $40 million annually, which Parsons took note of. That deal has already been surpassed by the one TJ Watt signed with Pittsburgh, and one would imagine Parsons wants something similar from Dallas.

Garrett remains in search of a new contract as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. He has 52.5 sacks in 63 NFL games, and Dallas fans are starting to get frustrated with the organization over the lack of movement on an extension.

Dylan Cease being pursued by AL team in trade talks

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The Houston Astros are hoping to make another deep playoff run, and they have their sights set on one top pitching target before Thursday’s trade deadline.

The Astros have made San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease their top target ahead of Thursday’s deadline, according to Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome of The Athletic. A deal may be difficult, however, as the Padres would want players who can improve their current roster as part of any trade.

Cease is eligible for free agency at the end of the season, and the Astros would be forced to go into the luxury tax to acquire him. However, the team has been hit hard by injuries to starting pitchers, and may view Cease as the sort of player who could solidify their playoff standing.

Cease has had an underwhelming season statistically, with a 4.79 ERA in 22 starts. His underlying numbers are good, however, as he has 153 strikeouts in 118.1 innings. He can also point to his track record of success, having finished in the top four of Cy Young voting twice during his first six MLB seasons. The Padres are willing to trade him due to his upcoming status as a free agent and the reality that they are unlikely to be able to afford paying him his market value.

The Astros enter play Tuesday with a 60-47 record. They lead the American League West by three games over the Seattle Mariners.

Charles Barkley shares his concern about ‘Inside the NBA’ moving to ESPN

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Charles Barkley still has one major unanswered concern about “Inside the NBA” and its upcoming move to ESPN.

In an appearance on the “Pardon My Take” podcast Monday, Barkley reiterated that he considers it an honor to be able to work for ESPN. However, he is unsure if the network will allow them to do the show the “Inside” crew is used to doing, particularly with regard to time constraints.

Barkley’s concern is that if certain games run long, they will only get a brief amount of time to do a postgame show before being forced to throw to “SportsCenter” or another program.

“We have questions,” Barkley admitted. “Normally, the No. 1 time on our show is after the game. We get 45 minutes to shoot the s–t. But me and Ernie (Johnson) have talked about it. Are we going to get to do that, or are they going to say, ‘We’ve got to go to SportsCenter?’”

“We have those 45 minutes and it’s 1 o’clock in the morning, and we can just go crazy. It gets weird. Are they going to say, ‘No guys, y’all got 15 minutes. We gotta go to SportsCenter.’”

Barkley has made it very clear that he has no interest in doing guest spots on other ESPN programs. He wants to do the show he and his fellow personalities have always been allowed to do without interference. It sounds like he has not received any clear assurances from ESPN yet about whether that will happen.

ESPN will take over airing “Inside the NBA” next season after TNT lost the rights to the NBA as part of the league’s new media deal. Whether that comes with significant changes to the format remains to be seen, but most, including Barkley, hope it doesn’t.

MLB pitcher gets traded to other team during doubleheader

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One MLB player began the day serving as a pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles against the Toronto Blue Jays. Midway through the day, he got traded to face his old team.

The Blue Jays on Tuesday acquired relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez from the Orioles in exchange for Juaron Watts-Brown.

The trade of Dominguez came after the Jays and O’s played the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday. Baltimore won the game 16-4, which was a make-up game from April 11. The teams were scheduled to begin playing the second game at 6:35 pm ET, with Dominguez switching sides.

Dominguez, 30, is in his seventh MLB season. The right-hander has pitched 41.2 innings in 43 appearances this season. He has 54 strikeouts, good for a career-high 11.7 strikeouts per nine innings. His repertoire includes a 97-mph fastball, splitter, sinker, slider and a infrequently used curveball.

Watts-Brown made 8 starts for the High-A Vancouver Canadians this season. He has made 11 starts in Double-A with 53 strikeouts in 51.2 innings.

If the Blue Jays win the second game of the doubleheader, Dominguez will have been able to go 2-0 on the day despite the teams splitting the doubleheader.

Browns lose starting CB to serious Achilles injury

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The Cleveland Browns suffered an injury blow on Tuesday at training camp.

Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. had to be taken off the practice field at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea on a cart after going down with a non-contact injury during 7-on-7 drills.

Emerson is set to undergo testing on his leg, but NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo said the injury is believed to be a “significant tear.” Garafolo also said that the Browns’ trainers gave team owner Jimmy Haslam an update that the owner didn’t seem to like.

Emerson was a third-round pick by the Browns out of Mississippi State in 2022. He only started six games as a rookie, but he has been a starter the last two seasons. He started 15 of 17 games last season and had 80 tackles. He had 59 tackles and 4 interceptions in 2023.

Emerson was set to make $3.6 million this season and become a free agent after the year. The 24-year-old had been dealing with a calf injury during offseason team activities (OTAs), which may have been a factor in his latest injury.

Everyone said the same thing about Anthony Richardson’s training camp

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After two underwhelming NFL seasons, the pressure was on Anthony Richardson entering Indianapolis Colts camp this season. So far, the young quarterback appears to be delivering.

Numerous Colts beat reporters spoke positively about Richardson’s progress so far during camp, including the accuracy of his throws. The Colts’ official account backed this up on Monday, posting video of Richardson dropping a perfect pass into the hands of tight end Will Mallory.

The reactions from fans were swift, and many were already advocating for Richardson to hold the starting job ahead of Daniel Jones.

Obviously, one great throw in camp does not erase all doubts about Richardson. There are concerns about his durability and his ability to replicate throws like this during game action. Any improvement would be welcomed by the Colts and their fans, however, so this has to be somewhat encouraging.

There is evidence that Richardson has work to do to convince the Colts he should start ahead of Jones. So far, he just might be doing it.

Jon Gruden compares Jared Goff to Hall of Fame QB

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Jared Goff has enhanced his reputation around the NFL thanks to his excellent play with the Detroit Lions. He’s played so well that Jon Gruden is comparing Goff to a Hall of Fame quarterback.

Gruden was a guest at Lions training camp this week. He was at camp observing and visiting with some of the team’s coaches, including offensive coordinator John Morton, whom he raved about.

Gruden also spoke highly of Goff, who has been the Lions’ starting quarterback for the last four years. He compared Goff to Joe Montana.

“I hate to throw comparisons out, but the number, the continuous movement that he plays with, he always reminded me of Montana from the days that I was with the 49ers,” Gruden said.

Montana is a Hall of Fame quarterback who is best known for winning four Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers during the 1980s. He was a three-time first-team All-Pro player and a 2-time NFL MVP. Goff has made four Pro Bowls — two with the Los Angeles Rams and two with the Lions. He has helped the Lions win double-digit games in each of the last two seasons, including a 15-2 season last year.

Goff has played in one Super Bowl so far and lost it. Montana won four. Goff still has a lot of winning to do if he wants to get close to Montana, but it’s still a very nice compliment and comparison from Gruden.

Rich Hill on the move again after tying MLB record

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Veteran pitcher Rich Hill recently tied an MLB record when he made a start for the Kansas City Royals, but his latest stint in the majors has quickly come to an end.

Hill has been designated for assignment, the Royals announced on Tuesday. The team has called up right-handed pitcher Thomas Hatch from Triple-A to take Hill’s place.

Hill signed a minor-league deal with the Royals in May. He started for Kansas City on July 22 against the Chicago Cubs and was solid, especially for a 45-year-old. Hill allowed six hits and one earned run over five innings in the Royals’ 6-0 loss.

Hill then made a second start for the Royals on Monday night against the Atlanta Braves. He allowed three hits and four earned runs across four innings and took another loss.

By starting a game for the Royals, Hill has now played in an MLB game for 14 different teams. That ties an MLB record. The left-hander was also the oldest player in the majors for the time he was on Kansas City’s roster.

Hill made four appearances with the Boston Red Sox last year and allowed two earned runs over 3.2 innings. The season before that, he pitched 146.1 innings total — mostly with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but also with the San Diego Padres.

Hill has gone 4-4 with a 5.36 ERA in Triple-A this season. He is 90-74 with a 4.01 ERA over his 20-year MLB career.

We would say the latest MLB appearance will probably be the last for Hill, but the longtime veteran has done nothing but defy odds in recent years.

Padres linked to 3-time All-Star slugger

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The Atlanta Braves are expected to be sellers ahead of Thursday’s MLB trade deadline as they fade further and further from playoff contention, and Marcell Ozuna is one player they could look to move.

ESPN’s Buster Olney reported on Tuesday that there is “movement developing” around a potential trade for Ozuna. At least one team has reportedly had internal conversations about trying to acquire the 34-year-old.

While Olney did not say which team, he speculated that the San Diego Padres could emerge as a suitor for Ozuna.

The Padres have a need for a designated hitter, and the Braves may not ask for a massive haul if they decide to part with Ozuna.

Ozuna is in the final year of his contract and has a full no-trade clause. It is unclear if he would be open to playing for San Diego or any other team.

Ozuna’s average has slipped this season, as he is batting just .233 after hitting .302 and appearing in all 162 game for the Braves last year. He still has 14 home runs and is a reliable power hitter, however.

The Padres entered Tuesday with a record of 58-49. They are four games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West and clinging to the third NL Wild Card spot.

Central Michigan facing NCAA discipline over Connor Stalions scandal

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Central Michigan is facing NCAA discipline over their small role in the Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal.

Central Michigan received a formal Notice of Allegations from the NCAA in late June, according to Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press. This stems from Stalions’ unexplained appearance on the Chippewa sideline during a Sept. 1, 2023 game against Michigan State.

The school has 90 days to formally respond to the NCAA letter. In a statement to John Brice of Football Scoop, the school disputed the receipt of a formal NOI and said it was working toward a negotiated settlement with the NCAA.

The Central Michigan portion of the Stalions scandal was a particularly wild one, as the NCAA confirmed that he appeared on the Chippewas’ sideline in disguise during that 2023 game. It remains unclear how Stalions gained access to the sideline, but it was considered part of the in-person sign-stealing ring Stalions is said to have constructed on the Wolverines’ behalf.

It is unknown how severe Central Michigan’s punishment might be based on the NCAA’s findings. They will not be nearly as significant as the ones Michigan might face, but the Wolverines have sought to get out ahead of that with some self-imposed punishment.

Skip Bayless receives backlash over post about shooting at NFL offices

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Skip Bayless has received some backlash over the reaction he shared to the shooting that took place at a building in New York City on Monday.

Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old from Las Vegas, shot and killed four people on Monday at 345 Park Ave. in Midtown Manhattan, which is the building that houses the NFL’s offices. Tamura was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the 33rd floor of the building.

Police believe that Tamura was targeting the NFL with his attack. The former high school football star was carrying a note in his pocket that suggested he thought he was suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The note made reference to former NFL player Terry Long, who committed suicide by drinking antifreeze in 2005. Long was diagnosed with CTE.

Tamura’s note accused the NFL of concealing the dangers of CTE to protect the league’s financial interests. One of the things Tamura wrote in the three-page note was “study my brain please.”

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said evidence suggests Tamura was targeting the NFL with his attack. It is believed that Tamura “mistakenly went up the wrong elevator bank,” according to Adams.

On Tuesday, Bayless took to social media to express relief that Tamura did not make it to the floors where the NFL has their offices.

“Thank God the New York City shooter apparently took the wrong bank of elevators and didn’t make it to the NFL floors. He reportedly bizarrely blamed the NFL for what he believed to be his CTE suffered from playing high-school football,” Bayless wrote on X.

Bayless was criticized because many people thought he was insinuating it was somehow better that non-NFL personnel were the ones who lost their lives.

What Bayless likely meant was that it was fortunate Tamura died before making it to the NFL offices, if the NFL was the shooter’s intended target. Perhaps Bayless is of the belief that Tamura would have killed even more people had he been able to find the NFL offices more easily.

Either way, the phrasing from Bayless invited backlash.

Raiders player offers telling comment on Christian Wilkins’ release

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One Las Vegas Raiders player offered a fairly telling quote about the team’s decision to release star defensive tackle Christian Wilkins.

Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler was asked Tuesday about the circumstances that led to Wilkins’ release. Butler was reluctant to offer specifics and said the team was trying to move on from the situation, but offered a rather pointed comment.

“I will say, whatever you’re going through as a person, athlete, non-athlete, whatever your struggle is, if you’ve got something going on in life, just talk to somebody,” Butler said. “Get some therapy. Whatever your deal is is your deal. Somebody out there in this world full of billions of people is willing to listen. They’re willing to listen, hear you out, and help you work through whatever you need to work through. Don’t make any hasty decisions. Get help.”

The obvious implication based on Butler’s comments is that Wilkins was dealing with some sort of personal issue prior to his release from the Raiders.

Butler joined the Raiders ahead of the 2023 season and was a starter alongside Wilkins last season.

The Raiders shocked many by releasing Wilkins just one year after signing him to a $110 million contract. The team publicly stated that poor injury rehab was the reason for the release, but rumors have since emerged suggesting there were some issues with teammates that may have played into the decision.

Travis Hunter gives himself a new nickname

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Travis Hunter is still more than a month away from being able to prove his worth at the NFL level, but the Jacksonville Jaguars rookie has already come up with a new nickname for himself.

During an interview at Jaguars training camp on Tuesday, Pete Prisco of CBS Sports told Hunter that the former Colorado star needs to have a good nickname because “nobody can do what you do.” Hunter had clearly already given it some thought.

Hunter said his nickname is “The Unicorn.” He was asked if he is planning to put the nickname on merchandise.

“I’m gonna try. I’m gonna see what I can do,” Hunter said.

Hunter has been called a unicorn because of his rare ability to excel on both offense and defense, which led to him winning the Heisman Trophy last year. The Jaguars’ official X account referred to Hunter as a unicorn earlier this offseason when Hunter made an insane interception during practice.

The nickname has a great chance of sticking. Hunter had 96 catches for 1,258 yards and 15 touchdowns during his Heisman Trophy-winning season at Colorado last year. He had 35 total tackles, 4 interceptions and a forced fumble defensively.

It will be difficult for Hunter to sustain that type of production in the NFL, but early signs are that the Jaguars are going to at least give him an opportunity to do so.

Marcus Morris accused of stealing over $250,000 from casinos

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New details have emerged regarding the fraud charges against longtime NBA player Marcus Morris.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ Sports, Morris is accused of defrauding two Las Vegas casinos to the tune of $265,000 by writing checks he knew would bounce. Morris allegedly wrote a bad check for $115,000 to the MGM Grand in May 2024 and never paid it back when the checks bounced.

The documents allege Morris pulled a similar scheme a month later at the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, this time for $150,000. Morris allegedly knew the checks would not cash and did not plan to pay back any of his debts.

Morris was arrested on Sunday in Florida over fraud accusations. His agent has referred to the charges as “absolute insanity” and denied that there was any fraud.

The longtime NBA player remains in custody at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport as he awaits extradition to Nevada. His attorneys have argued for his release, but to no avail.

Morris played for several different teams since he was drafted by the Houston Rockets with the 14th overall pick in 2011. At his peak, he averaged 19.6 points per game in 43 contests with the New York Knicks during the 2019-20 season. He has averaged 12 points and 4.4 rebounds per game for his career, and made over $100 million playing in the NBA.

Kurt Warner lands new NFL broadcast gig

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A regular-season NFL game will be broadcast exclusively on YouTube for the first time during the 2025 season, and there will be at least one very familiar voice on the call.

Kurt Warner has signed with YouTube to serve as the lead analyst for the Week 1 game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers, Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported on Tuesday. The game will be played on Sept. 5 at Arena Corinthians in São Paulo, Brazil.

YouTube has yet to hire a play-by-play announcer for the game, according to Marchand. Finding a prominent play-by-play voice may not be easy, as the Sept. 5 game is on a Friday in a foreign country. Most other announcers with networks have assignments on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday of the same week.

The plan is for YouTube to potentially have alternate streams featuring YouTube influencers and other personalities, but Warner will reportedly be the lead analyst on the main stream.

Warner is currently the lead “Monday Night Football” analyst for NFL games on Westwood One Radio. He also calls the Super Bowl for the radio network and does several games as the lead analyst for NFL Network alongside play-by-play announcer Rich Eisen.

With the NFL expanding to more and more streaming services every year, there have been additional needs for play-by-play announcers and analysts. Another former star quarterback recently agreed to a deal with Netflix for the streaming giant’s broadcast of the NFL’s Christmas Day slate.

Browns owner addresses whether he influenced Shedeur Sanders pick

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The Cleveland Browns stunned the NFL when they selected two quarterbacks within the first five rounds of the draft this year, and many speculated that the second pick came from ownership. Apparently that was not the case.

The Browns drafted Dillon Gabriel in the third round, but that did not stop them from landing Shedeur Sanders. Cleveland traded up in the fifth round to select Sanders after the former Colorado star slid much further down the board than expected.

While speaking with reporters at training camp on Tuesday, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said Cleveland’s brass had a collective discussion about picking Sanders’ but that general manager Andrew Berry made the final call.

“If you had told me Friday night driving home y’all are gonna pick Shedeur, I would say that’s not happening,” Haslam said. “We had a conversation early (Saturday) morning and then we had a conversation later that day. I think we had the right people involved in the conversation.

“At the end of the day, that’s Andrew Berry’s call. Andrew made the call to pick Shedeur. Just like who’s gonna start or what play we’re gonna call, that’s Kevin (Stefanski’s) call. But that’s Andrew’s call. He made the call.”

Haslam has not exactly been a hands-off owner throughout the years. He was the driving force behind the Deshaun Watson trade, which turned out to be a disaster. The 71-year-old recently made a major admission about that move.

A video that circulated during the NFL Draft showed Berry and Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski looking quite unenthused about the Sanders pick. That led many to conclude that the decision must have come from Haslam, but the owner insists it did not.

NYC shooter Shane Tamura had 4-word message for NFL in note

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The man who allegedly opened fire on several people at a building in New York City on Monday was said to be targeting the NFL, and a note he left included a message pertaining to his days of playing football.

Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old from Las Vegas, shot and killed four people on Monday at 345 Park Ave. in Midtown Manhattan, which is the building that houses the NFL’s offices. Tamura was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the 33rd floor of the building.

Tamura is a former football player who was reportedly a star running back when he went to high school in California. He first attended school at Golden Valley High School in Santa Clarita before transferring to Granada Hills Charter school in Los Angeles for his senior year. He graduated in 2016.

Tamura, who worked at a casino in Las Vegas, had a documented history of mental health issues. Police say he carried a note in his pocket that claimed he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which is a brain disease that has impacted football players and other athletes. CTE cannot be diagnosed in a living person.

The note also made reference to former NFL player Terry Long, who committed suicide by drinking antifreeze in 2005. Long was diagnosed with CTE. Tamura’s note accused the NFL of concealing the dangers of CTE to protect the league’s financial interests, according to The Associated Press.

One of the things Tamura wrote in the three-page note was “study my brain please.”

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said evidence suggests Tamura was targeting the NFL with his attack. It is believed that Tamura “mistakenly went up the wrong elevator bank,” according to Adams.

After shooting multiple people in the lobby of the building, Tamura ended up on the 33rd floor. The NFL’s offices are on floors 5, 6, 7 and 8.

One NFL employee was seriously injured in the shooting but is said to be hospitalized in stable condition.

NFL employee was seriously injured in New York City shooting

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A man opened fire on Monday inside a building in New York City that houses the NFL’s headquarters, and one league employee was injured in the shooting.

Shane Tamura, a 27-year-old man from Las Vegas, allegedly walked into the building at 345 Park Ave. in Midtown Manhattan and opened fired on several people. Tamura was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on the 33rd floor of the building.

On Monday evening, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell issued a memo to league employees informing them that a male employee was “seriously injured” in the shooting. The employee was hospitalized and said to be in stable condition.

“One of our employees was seriously injured in this attack,” Goodell wrote. “He is currently in the hospital and in stable condition. NFL staff are at the hospital and we are supporting his family. We believe that all of our employees are otherwise safe and accounted for, and the building has nearly been cleared.”

Dianna Russini of The Athletic identified the NFL employee as Craig Clementi, who works in the league’s finance department.

Four people were killed in the shooting, including 36-year-old off-duty New York City police officer Didarul Islam.

Tamura is a former football player who was reportedly a star running back when he went to high school in California. Police say Tamura carried a note in his pocket that claimed he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which is a brain disease that has impacted football players and other athletes. CTE cannot be diagnosed in a living person. The note suggested Tamura wanted his brain to be studied.

The note, which was three pages in length, was described as “rambling” and contained vague references to the NFL.

Police said Tamura has a history of mental health issues. A possible motive for the shooting has not yet been determined.

Tigers are a trade possibility for Eugenio Suarez

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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez is widely viewed as the top player available on the MLB trade market ahead of Thursday’s deadline, and one American League contender seems determined to land him.

The Detroit Tigers are one of several teams with interest in Suarez. They also happen to be playing a series against the Diamondbacks this week, and they may increase their efforts to acquire the slugger before that ends.

According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Tigers want to finalize a trade for Suarez before the D-Backs leave Detroit on Wednesday.

The Tigers have been one of the biggest surprises in baseball this season. They entered Tuesday with a record of 62-46 and a nine-game lead over the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central. Adding Suarez would give their lineup a significant boost and put them in better position to make a deep postseason run.

Suarez is batting .248 with 36 home runs and 87 RBI this season. He had an injury scare on Monday night when he was hit by a pitch and exited the game, but X-rays came back negative.

Suarez has 30 or more home runs in four of the past five seasons. The 34-year-old has a .577 slugging percentage this year, which is the best mark of his career.

It seems like the Diamondbacks have a bidding war for Suarez, as several top teams are interested.

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