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Rangers add Marco Gonzales, Wynns to bullpen

The Texas Rangers selected Marco Gonzales to the majors and added Austin Wynns to the roster, while placing Kyle Higashioka on the 10-day injured list, Jose Corniell on the 15-day injured list, and moving Jalen Beeks to the 60-day injured list. Gonzales, expected to serve as a long reliever after a recent stretch in the minors, could influence rotation plans as Cal Quantrill deals with ongoing issues.

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LaPorta Cleared for Camp; Pro Bowl Honors

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has been fully cleared for training camp after back surgery, with plans to participate fully and serve as a key pass-catching cog this season. He finished 2025 with 40 receptions for 489 yards and three touchdowns in nine games and is entering the final year of his rookie contract as he heads toward free agency.

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Dodgers move Will Smith to 60-day IL

The Dodgers placed Will Smith on the 60-day injured list, keeping his return at least mid-August and freeing a 40-man spot for Charlie Barnes. Barnes was selected from Triple-A Oklahoma City to bolster the bullpen, replacing Landon Knack after rough Dodgers and minor-league outings.

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MLBPA Proposes Expanded Draft Eligibility, June Return

Baseball players want to expand amateur-draft eligibility while keeping 20 rounds and moving the draft to June, including college sophomores alongside upperclassmen and high school seniors, and to boost signing bonuses and flexibility in trades amid looming CBA talks. MLB counterproposals would eliminate high school and junior college eligibility, reduce the draft to 12 rounds by 2027, and pursue broader arena rules such as a potential salary cap, signaling a coming labor confrontation in the CBA negotiations.

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Dolphins Place Chris Bell on NFI at Camp Start

The Miami Dolphins have placed rookie wide receiver Chris Bell on the active/non-football injury list due to his ACL tear, delaying his start to training camp while he rehabs and remains on the 91-man roster. Bell is expected to compete for a significant role in the receiving corps once cleared, joining fellow rookies Caleb Douglas and Kevin Coleman Jr. alongside veterans in the competition for targets.

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Braves release Kyle Farmer, activate Yastrzemski from IL

The Atlanta Braves released veteran infielder Kyle Farmer after activating outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the injured list, trimming Farmer from the roster following a limited, injury-interrupted tenure. Farmer, a 10-year veteran with modest production, could become a free agent if he clears waivers, while Yastrzemski returns to the lineup after a stint on the 10-day IL.

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Panthers Start Season with New Tackles as Moton Out

Carolina Panthers starting right tackle Taylor Moton has been diagnosed with blood clots in his lung and will miss the start of the 2026 season while on blood thinners and daily monitoring. With Ikem Ekwonu also sidelined by a torn patellar tendon, the Panthers will lean on rookie Monroe Freeling and veteran Rasheed Walker as Moton recovers, though the team remains hopeful he will return midseason.

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LJ Cason Transfers to Miami; May Play Part Season

Miami landed Michigan guard LJ Cason, adding a versatile shooter to Jai Lucas’s rapidly reshaping roster after Dusty May’s departure, with Cason returning home to Florida. He averaged 8.4 points and 2.4 assists as a Wolverine before tearing his ACL in February, and his return timing could influence whether he redshirts or plays in the 2026-27 season as the Hurricanes push for depth and shooting.

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Dolphins Lock Jordyn Brooks to 3-Year Extension

The Miami Dolphins signed linebacker Jordyn Brooks to a three-year, 51.3 million-dollar extension with 35 million guaranteed, cementing him as a key playmaker after he led the NFL with 183 tackles last season. The deal makes Brooks a long-term pillar in coach Sean Duggan’s defense and follows a 17-game durability-filled campaign that boosted his value in IDP formats.

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Dillon Dingler belts two homers, Tigers beat Cubs in 10

Dillon Dingler powered Detroit in a dramatic 8-6 extra-innings win over the Cubs, hitting two homers and delivering the go-ahead RBI in the 10th as part of a four-hit performance. His late-clutch heroics, bolstered by a multi-homer night and key defense, helped the Tigers persevere in a back-and-forth game.

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Mariners rout Reds 8-0 on Raleigh grand slam

The Seattle Mariners crushed the Cincinnati Reds 8-0 behind Cal Raleigh’s sixth career grand slam and a six-inning, three-hit performance from George Kirby, who combined with relievers on a shutout. The win moved Seattle back into first place in the AL West, though star outfielder Julio Rodríguez left with a hamstring injury late in the game as Robles and others supplied key offense.

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Teel Injury Prompts White Sox Catcher Moves

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Torres Returns To Tigers Lineup Ahead Deadline

Gleyber Torres was activated from the 10-day injured list and returned to Detroit’s lineup for the series opener against the Cubs, with Eduardo Valencia optioned to Triple-A to make room. As the MLB trade deadline approaches, Torres’s return is expected to bolster Detroit’s top of the order and potentially influence roster moves, supported by his .280/.395/.395 slash line in limited games this season.

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Avalanche signs Georgii Merkulov to one-year contract

Colorado Avalanche signed forward Georgii Merkulov to a one-year contract, adding a prolific AHL scorer who led Providence in points and should bolster depth for the 2026-27 season. With 11 NHL games on his resume, Merkulov will compete for a depth role as the Avalanche reshape their forward group and look for NHL callups from their extended roster.

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Pacers waive Taelon Peter after season

The Indiana Pacers are waiving Taelon Peter from a two-way contract, narrowing the competition for their three two-way slots to four players: Braden Smith, Kobe Brown, Jalen Slawson and Ethan Thompson. Peter, who played 38 NBA games and 20 G League games while averaging about 4.5 PPG, 1.6 RPG and 1.1 APG, will seek opportunities elsewhere after a Summer League showing that suggested some promise but did not secure a roster spot.

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Marlins Place Max Meyer on IL with Neck Strain

Marlins ace Max Meyer was placed on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain, thinning a rotation that already relies on Alcantara and Eury Pérez. The injury comes as Miami wrestles with a six-game slide and scrutiny over rotation depth ahead of the trade deadline, prompting consideration of internal options like Braxton Garrett to cover innings.

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Padres place Andujar on IL with wrist fracture

Miguel Andujar was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist fracture after being hit by a curveball, with the Padres hopeful for an August return and not requiring a cast but using a splint. The injury could influence the Padres’ trade-deadline decisions and lineup reshuffles, as catcher Rodolfo Duran was recalled and other players may see increased opportunities while Andujar is sidelined.

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Lakers reportedly agree to Thybulle deal

The Lakers added Matisse Thybulle on a one-year, $3.3 million deal, bringing their 2026-27 roster to 16 guaranteed contracts and signaling a likely roster move (waiver or trade) to create space. With over-the-cap constraints and ongoing talk around Jonathan Kuminga, the team appears to be weighing a trade path to shore up depth on the wing and defense.

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Dodgers Shuffle Lineup for Phillies Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reshaping their lineup for a Phillies series, with Kyle Tucker getting a day off and Tommy Edman moving into a higher spot while Mookie Betts slides from the cleanup role to fifth as Emmet Sheehan faces Cy Young contender Chris Sánchez. The changes come as the Dodgers, still atop their division, push through a challenging 2026 campaign and rely on ongoing accountability and fan support for Tucker as he works through a down season.

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Dodgers land Halvorsen from Rockies before Aug. 3 deadline

Colorado traded right-hander Seth Halvorsen to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two Dodgers prospects, Nick Frasso and Landyn Vidourek, as both teams shuffle pieces ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline. Halvorsen, an elite-velocity pitcher currently on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, will be assigned to Triple-A as the Dodgers aim to maximize his upside this season.

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Grier Retires After 7 NFL Seasons, Brief Panthers Return

Will Grier, the 31-year-old quarterback who spent seven NFL seasons with six teams including the Panthers, Cowboys, Bengals, Patriots, Chargers and Eagles, has retired after a brief rookie-era start and a recent return to Carolina. The Panthers, who drafted him in 2019, now rely on Bryce Young, Kenny Pickett, and undrafted Haynes King at quarterback as Grier exits the league.

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Saints Keep Kamara as Etienne Deal Restructures 2026

Alvin Kamara is finalizing a restructured contract to remain with the New Orleans Saints for the 2026 season, keeping a nine-year veteran who has been a core contributor despite offseason trade chatter and the addition of Travis Etienne. The deal is aimed at lowering his cap hit and maintaining balance in the Saints’ backfield, with Kamara entering his 30s as a versatile playmaker.

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Capitals Sign Oliver Suvanto to Three-Year ELC

The Washington Capitals signed 17-year-old Finnish forward Oliver Suvanto to a three-year entry-level contract with a $1.075 million NHL cap hit and $87,500 in the AHL, with plans to loan him to Tappara for the 2026-27 season. The 18th overall pick in the 2026 draft is Capitals’ first Finnish first-rounder in two decades, coming off an 11-point Liiga season and strong World Junior performances as they aim to develop him for North American pro hockey.

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