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CeeDee Lamb Standing Out At Cowboys Camp
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is standing out at Cowboys training camp. Cowboys beat writer Jon Machota reports that, "There is a significant gap between Lamb and everyone else. He's having the best camp of anyone on the roster." That's high praise for a guy on a team with a lot of extremely talented […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoZach Ertz Having A Good Training Camp So Far
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz is reportedly having a strong showing at Eagles training camp so far despite the "odd circumstances" that are surrounding him. Ertz had the play of the day on offense on Sunday, catching a long pass from quarterback Jalen Hurts and rumbling through the defense to add yards after the […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoMiles Sanders Has An Edge To Him In Camp
Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders "has an edge" in training camp and is "running with purpose." He reportedly got into it with defensive players on several occasions and even escalated to a "quick tussle" with cornerback Zech McPhearson. Even though Sanders sits comfortably atop the Eagles running back depth chart, the Eagles have repeatedly […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoJalen Reagor Back On The Practice Field
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor was back on the practice field in Eagles camp, taking team reps for the first time. Reagor failed his initial conditioning test and is reportedly dealing with the loss of a family member, so he may need some time to be brought up to speed. With rookie DeVonta Smith […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoJalen Reagor Fails His Initial Conditioning Test
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor failed his initial conditioning test and developed a lower body injury in the process. Reagor was reportedly dealing with the recent murder of a childhood friend and was not "physically or mentally ready to pass the test." Reagor was disappointing as a rookie last season, but so was most […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoEdward Cabrera Strikes Out 12 On Friday
Miami Marlins top starting pitching prospect Edward Cabrera was excellent on Friday, striking out 12 in just 4 2/3 innings for Triple-A Jacksonville. Cabrera is a top-five prospect in the Marlins system and a top-50 prospect throughout baseball on most lists. He just recently got the call to Triple-A after posting a 2.77 ERA in […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoTyler O'Neill Scores Two Runs And Steals A Base On Friday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill scored two runs and stole a base on Friday in a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. O'Neill went 1-for-3 with a single and a walk, stealing his ninth base of the season. On the year, the powerful outfielder is hitting .267 with an .834 OPS. If he sticks […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoTommy Edman Drives In Three Runs In Friday's Win
St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman drove in three runs in Friday's 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. Edman went 1-for-2 with a double, a walk, and a stolen base. The three RBI have him 31 on the season and the steal was his 18th of the year. Edman is hitting .257 with a .680 […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoWade LeBlanc Works Into The Sixth Inning On Friday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc pitched well on Friday, falling one out shy of a quality start. LeBlanc tossed 5 2/3 innings against the Twins, allowing just one run on six hits and two walks, striking out three. LeBlanc has been somewhat surprisingly competent as a starter with the Cardinals, and lowered his […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoJazz Chisholm Has Two Hits In His Return To The Lineup
Miami Marlins rookie infielder Jazz Chisholm (shoulder) got two hits in his return to the lineup. Chisholm spent some time on the injured list with a shoulder injury, but he had no setbacks in batting practice earlier in the week and was able to skip any rehab appearances. Chisholm played second base and hit third […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoMagneuris Sierra Reaches Base Three Times On Friday
Miami Marlins outfielder Magneuris Sierra reached base three times in Friday's loss to the New York Yankees. With Adam Duvall and Starling Marte both traded and Garrett Cooper (elbow) done for the year, there's plenty of playing time available in the Marlins outfield and Sierra could get a long look for the next two months. […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoAnthony Bender Pitches In The Seventh Inning On Friday
Miami Marlins rookie relief pitcher Anthony Bender came in to pitch the seventh inning in a 1-0 deficit on Friday against the New York Yankees. Bender was thought to perhaps be the next Marlins closer after Yimi Garcia was traded to the Houston Astros, but based on his usage in this game, that may not […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoZach Thompson Allows Just One Run On Friday
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Zach Thompson fell one out shy of a quality start on Friday against the New York Yankees. Thompson threw 5 2/3 innings, allowing just one run on three hits. He did walk four though, and struck out five. The one run he allowed was a solo home run to brand […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoBryan De La Cruz Starting In Right Field On Friday
Miami Marlins rookie outfielder Bryan De La Cruz will get the start in right field for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. De La Cruz was acquired from the Houston Astros in exchange for former Marlins closer Yimi Garcia. De La Cruz is a 24-year-old who was hitting .324/.362/.518 in 293 Triple-A plate appearances […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoBrian Miller Called Up; Starting On Friday
Miami Marlins rookie outfielder Brian Miller was called up and will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. With the Marlins sending Starling Marte to Oakland and Adam Duvall to Atlanta, there's plenty of space in the outfield for young guys to get a chance. Miller is a 25-year-old […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoAlex Jackson Expected To Join The Marlins Roster
Miami Marlins catcher Alex Jackson, acquired in the Adam Duvall trade with the Atlanta Braves, will be added to the Marlins active roster, according to general manager Kim Ng. Jackson has been having a great season at the plate in Triple-A, slashing .287/.366/.694 in 123 plate appearances. He's yet to have it translate to any […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoChad Wallach Claimed By The Dodgers
Catcher Chad Wallach was claimed off waivers from the Miami Marlins by the Los Angeles Dodgers. With Keibert Ruiz traded to the Nationals as part of the Max Scherzer-Trea Turner deal, the Dodgers were in need of some catching depth for their Triple-A club. Wallach was designated for assignment by the Marlins last week and […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoTrevor Rogers Able To Throw Without Issue
Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Trevor Rogers (back) was able to throw a bullpen session without issue, according to several sources. Marlins manager Don Mattingly said it is still being decided when the rookie lefty will return to the starting rotation. Rogers landed on the injured list with lower back spasms on July 24, but […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoPablo Lopez Starting His Rehab Process
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (shoulder) is beginning his rehab process by throwing off flat ground at 60 feet. Lopez is on the injured list with a rotator cuff strain and hasn't pitched since July 11. While a rotator cuff injury can linger, it's good to see Lopez throwing again relatively soon after being […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoElieser Hernandez Beginning a Rehab Assignment
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Elieser Hernandez (quadriceps) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Saturday with Double-A Pensacola. Hernandez has been limited to just 7 1/3 innings this season, as he's been hurt in both games he's started. Hernandez has some upside if he can stay healthy though, he pitched 25 2/3 innings last […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoJazz Chisholm Expects To Play On Friday
Miami Marlins infielder Jazz Chisholm (shoulder) expects to be activated from the injured list and play in Friday's game against the Yankees. Chisholm hasn't played since July 18 and will return to a .251/.317/.437 line. He took live batting practice earlier in the week and manager Don Mattingly said Chisholm might be able to skip […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoClosers and Saves Report - Week 18 Waiver Wire
With the trade deadline in just a few hours, much of this article may be irrelevant by the end of the day. But it seems like several teams are trying to get ahead of the deadline and we've already seen some bullpen movement. A team with a solid closer picked up another solid closer. A […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoDak Prescott Gets MRI Results
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (shoulder) got MRI results after leaving practice on Wednesday with a shoulder injury. The MRI showed a muscle strain in Prescott's throwing shoulder. He will undergo treatment and will be evaluated throughout the treatment. For now, he is being considered day-to-day but there is no word on when he may […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoKwang Hyun Kim Struggles On Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim struggled in his start on Wednesday against Cleveland. Kim lasted just 2 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on five hits and a walk without recording a strikeout. He took the loss, dropping his record to an even 6-6 and bringing his ERA up to 3.31. Things could […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoDak Prescott Exits Practice On Wednesday
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was forced to leave practice on Wednesday due to arm soreness, but the move was "purely precautionary" according to the team. The Cowboys quickly downplayed his exit, but with the media frenzy that always surrounds the Cowboys, this story made the rounds quickly. Prescott worked with a trainer for a […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoDevonta Smith and Travis Fulgham Get First Reps
Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers DeVonta Smith and Travis Fulgham started the day as the first two wide receivers at Eagles camp on Wednesday. While comments from the Eagles have stated that the depth chart is in flux at many positions, how things get started can be quite telling. Dallas Goedert also got the first reps […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoAlex Reyes Saves His 24th Game On Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes saved his 24th game of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Cleveland. Reyes came into the ninth inning with a two-run lead and pitched a scoreless inning, hitting a batter with a pitch but not allowing a hit or a walk. Reyes lowered his ERA to 1.93 and […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoAdam Wainwright Throws Another Seven Innings On Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright was strong again on Tuesday against Cleveland. He tossed seven innings, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out eight. That was more than enough for a quality start, and Wainwright earned the win as well, improving to 8-6 with a 3.51 ERA. The […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoHarrison Bader Has A Huge Game On Tuesday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader had an excellent game on Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two doubles. He scored twice and drove in one run as well. Bader has always been excellent on defense, but he's figured out how to hit the ball this season and could be developing into the […]
David A Marcillo 3 years agoLewin Diaz Homers On Tuesday
Miami Marlins rookie first baseman Lewin Diaz was just called up on Tuesday, got the start at first base, and hit a home run. He ended up going 2-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI. With the Marlins getting to use a DH in Baltimore, Diaz played first base while usual Marlins first baseman […]
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