The high-profile standoff between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys continues to boil over as the star defensive end seeks a contract extension. With question marks surrounding his future with America's Team, ESPN's Adam Schefter claimed the negotiations have been stale between the parties.

Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl is on the paternity list, and has left the team ahead of the second game of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers to be with his wife in Las Vegas. Outfielder Rece Hinds is being recalled from Triple-A Louisville, according to multiple reports.

Cincinnati Reds rookie phenom Chase Burns did something that has not been done in the modern era of baseball. Chase Burns is making just his sixth career start on Monday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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The Padres have been one of the better teams in baseball at avoiding strikeouts against lefties, punching out just 19.2 percent of the time, so I’m targeting another way to bet on Manaea to pitch well Tuesday.

Jul 13, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (29) celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images / Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

MLB The Show 25 is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. It’s a great time to hop in. Not only is the new stadium an awesome addition, but Diamond Dynasty just kicked off its Hall of Fame program, making it very easy to pick up several top-rated players and get straight into online competition.