Angels acquire OF Grichuk, 1B Cron from RockiesAngels acquire OF Grichuk, 1B Cron from Rockies
The Los Angeles Angels acquired C.J. Cron and Randal Grichuk in a deal with the Colorado Rockies.
Day: July 31, 2023
GM: Mets not holding ‘fire sale’ despite tradesGM: Mets not holding ‘fire sale’ despite trades
After trading Max Scherzer to the Rangers, general manager Billy Eppler insisted the Mets are not tearing down their underachieving team.
Mavericks Not Interested In Signing Jaylen NowellMavericks Not Interested In Signing Jaylen Nowell
Jaylen Nowell is one of the better free agents still on the market. The Dallas Mavericks were rumored to have interest in signing Nowell, but those rumors seem unfounded, according to Marc Stein.
I know there were some recent reports that Jaylen Nowell from Minnesota is a potential target. I was actually told the Mavericks are not really in that race at this point,” Stein said. “So, to this point, I would scratch Nowell as a target for the Mavericks, at least that was that’s what I was told yesterday.”
Nowell averaged a career-high 10.8 points per game on 45% shooting for the Timberwolves last season.
Duane Washington Jr., Knicks Agree To ContractDuane Washington Jr., Knicks Agree To Contract
The New York Knicks announced today that the team has signed guard Duane Washington Jr. to a contract.
Washington averaged 7.9 points, 2.0 assists and 1.2 rebounds over 12.7 minutes in 31 games (three starts) last season with the Phoenix Suns. He recorded four 20-point performances during the 2022-23 season, including career highs of 26 points and seven assists in a win at Memphis on Dec. 27.
Josh Hart, Knicks Believed To Be Signing Four-Year, $75M ExtensionJosh Hart, Knicks Believed To Be Signing Four-Year, $75M Extension
Josh Hart’s contract extension will be in the range of around four years and $75 million, according to Stefan Bondy of New York Daily News.
The contract will reportedly be signed sometime in August.
Bondy adds that Immanuel Quickley will sign a larger contract extension before the October deadline.
Blue Jays acquire reliever Hicks from CardinalsBlue Jays acquire reliever Hicks from Cardinals
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-handed reliever Jordan Hicks from the Cardinals for a pair of minor league right-handers.
Rangers trade for Cards’ Montgomery, StrattonRangers trade for Cards’ Montgomery, Stratton
The Rangers acquired left-handed starter Jordan Montgomery and right-handed reliever Chris Stratton from the Cardinals on Sunday.
Dodgers’ Martinez, Smith leave loss to Reds earlyDodgers’ Martinez, Smith leave loss to Reds early
Los Angeles designated hitter J.D. Martinez and catcher Will Smith departed Sunday’s 9-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds because of injuries, a contest the Dodgers trailed 7-0 after just three innings.
Rodgers slams ‘insecure’ Payton for Hackett talkRodgers slams ‘insecure’ Payton for Hackett talk
Aaron Rodgers says Sean Payton’s comments about Nathaniel Hackett “were very surprising” and out of character “for a coach to do that to another coach.”