Day: July 30, 2023
Teams were back at practice Sunday. We’ve got news and observations from around the league, plus lots more.
Sources: Cubs tell teams Bellinger won’t be dealtSources: Cubs tell teams Bellinger won’t be dealt
The Cubs have told teams that outfielder Cody Bellinger will not be traded, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN’s Jesse Rogers.
Will Irsay budge on trading Taylor? Will there be suitors? Answering the 5 biggest questionsWill Irsay budge on trading Taylor? Will there be suitors? Answering the 5 biggest questions
Jonathan Taylor wants to be traded, but owner Jim Irsay said that’s not going to happen, so what’s next in the standoff?
Source: Vikes, Hunter end conflict with new dealSource: Vikes, Hunter end conflict with new deal
After a contract conflict that extended into training camp, the Vikings and pass-rusher Danielle Hunter have agreed to a new one-year contract that can be worth up to $20 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Browns’ Wheatley hurt during practice skirmishBrowns’ Wheatley hurt during practice skirmish
Browns offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr. was injured during a skirmish that broke out during Sunday’s practice.
Rangers to land Scherzer, pending ace’s approvalRangers to land Scherzer, pending ace’s approval
The New York Mets on Saturday agreed to trade pitcher Max Scherzer, who has a no-trade clause and is 9-4 this season, to the Texas Rangers, pending Scherzer’s approval, a source told ESPN’s Jeff Passan, confirming multiple reports.
Phils designate Navy veteran Song for assignmentPhils designate Navy veteran Song for assignment
The Philadelphia Phillies designated Navy veteran Noah Song for assignment Saturday.
Angels’ Nevin gets 1-game ban after outburstAngels’ Nevin gets 1-game ban after outburst
Angels manager Phil Nevin received a one-game suspension after he yelled at the plate umpire over a game-ending, called third strike in Friday’s loss.
Clippers, Kawhi Leonard In No Rush To Sign ExtensionClippers, Kawhi Leonard In No Rush To Sign Extension
In a recent appearance on The Lowe Post, ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk shared some insight into the LA Clippers extension plans with Kawhi Leonard. Youngmisuk said LA and Leonard are in “no rush” to get an extension done.
“I hear it’s kind of quiet right now,” Youngmisuk said. “There is no rush on an extension for Kawhi Leonard, and then Paul George will be eligible in September.”
It was made clear an extension is still expected for both Leonard and George at some point. The most likely path is that the two stars will sign extensions for similar lengths of time, which is what they did when they joined LA ahead of the 2019-20 season.