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MLBThe Royals Finally Pull the Plug on the Starling Marte Experiment
The Kansas City Royals have designated 37-year-old outfielder Starling Marte for assignment after a disappointing stint featuring a .242 average and just two home runs.Roster MoveBreaking News
MLBPirates Finally Activate Oneil Cruz After Two-Month Hand Injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated star center fielder Oneil Cruz from the 60-day injured list, bringing his elite power and speed back to the lineup just in time for a series against the Detroit Tigers.InjuryRoster Move
NFL49ers Release Khalil Herbert After 15-Day Training Camp Cameo
The San Francisco 49ers are releasing veteran running back Khalil Herbert just two weeks after signing him as emergency training camp depth.Roster MoveFree AgencyFantasy
NFLVikings Lose Jamal Adams to Season-Ending IR After Preseason Disaster
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jamal Adams is officially out for the 2026 season after suffering a severe ACL tear in a preseason game against the Giants.InjuryRoster Move
NFLNajee Harris is Visiting the Giants Because New York Loves a Comeback Arc
Free-agent running back Najee Harris is visiting the New York Giants as he looks to bounce back from a disastrous 2025 season cut short by an Achilles tear.Free AgencyRumorRoster Move
NFLCowboys Sign 37-Year-Old Von Miller Because Of Course They Did
The Dallas Cowboys have signed veteran pass-rusher Von Miller to a one-year, $5.5 million deal, adding a 37-year-old future Hall of Famer to their defensive rotation.Free AgencyContractRoster Move
NFLJets Downplay Breece Hall's Groin Injury, But History Says Otherwise
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn claims Breece Hall's strained groin is not a big deal, but soft-tissue injuries for high-volume running backs are rarely that simple.InjuryAnalysis
NFLCowboys Buy the Von Miller Brand While Jamal Adams Suffers Brutal Preseason Break
Ian Rapoport reports Von Miller is signing with the Dallas Cowboys, while Vikings safety Jamal Adams is out for the season with a torn ACL.Roster MoveInjuryBreaking News
MLBNolan Arenado Headed for MRI After Torso Injury in Diamondbacks Loss
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado is scheduled for an MRI on his torso following Sunday's loss to Atlanta, raising concerns about his availability and the team's lineup.InjuryBetting
MLBDansby Swanson Hits the IL With an Oblique Injury, Testing the Cubs' Infield Depth
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is headed to the injured list with an oblique injury, forcing Nico Hoerner to slide over as the team awaits MRI results.InjuryRoster Move
MLBThe Mets Are Calling Up Christopher Morel Because Why Not
The New York Mets are selecting Christopher Morel to the major league roster, hoping to find the 2023 version of the slugger instead of the guy who struck out in nearly 40 percent of his at-bats in Miami.Roster MoveBreaking NewsAnalysis
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