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Keith is a sports fanatic through and through. He has been immersed in the sports world as far back as he can remember, and played competitive baseball in high school and college at the University of California - San Diego as a four-year captain.
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Broncos, Chris Harris. Jr. Hoping To Reach Agreement Tuesday
The Denver Broncos and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. are very close to a new one-year deal, and both sides are hoping to come to an agreement on Tuesday. Harris has been holding out of offseason workouts until he gets a raise on his current contract. The two sides still appear headed to a divorce after... Read More
Miles Sanders Not At Practice
Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders, the team's second-round pick, remains out of practice on Tuesday. He has been out for all of organized team activities with an unknown injury. Even in Philly's crowded backfield that includes Jordan Howard, Corey Clement and Wendell Smallwood, Sanders has a chance to see significant touches in his... Read More
Nick Foles Missing OTAs For Personal Reasons
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles is absent from organized team activities this week for what the team called personal reasons, with no given timetable for his return. He might return by the end of the week, but there is no certainty. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Nick and his family,” head coach Doug Marrone... Read More
Odubel Herrera Arrested For Domestic Violence
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera was arrested on Monday night after a report of domestic violence involving his 20-year-old girlfriend. The police report says the victim "had visible signs of injury to her arms and neck that was sustained after being assaulted by her boyfriend, David Odubel Herrera, during a dispute." Herrera will face discipline... Read More
Michael Pineda On Injured List, Devin Smeltzer Called Up
The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher Michael Pineda (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with right knee tendinitis and called up starter Devin Smeltzer, who will make his major league debut on Tuesday against the Brewers. Pineda allowed three runs in six innings in his start on Monday night and is 4-3 in... Read More
Hot Prospects To Watch - Kelenic Cruising, McKay Dominating, Singer Soaring
We've had the pleasure of seeing two more high-profile prospects make their big league debuts in the past week, with Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio debuting last Friday and Mitch Keller making his first major league start on Tuesday night against the Reds in the second game of a doubleheader. Biggio, while not ranked... Read More
Jose Leclerc Deals With Cramping In Calves
Updating a previous report, Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc (calves) was removed from his outing early on Monday due to tightness and cramping in both of his calves. The good news is that the issue wasn't arm-related after Leclerc was unavailable on Sunday with a sore right shoulder. The bad news is his ERA... Read More
Robinson Cano Works Out Monday
New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) did some jogging, quad exercises and hit in the cages on Monday. Cano is making good progress, but we don't know yet when he'll go on a rehab assignment or return from the injured list. Fantasy owners should be concerned with his lack of power (three home... Read More
Jose Leclerc Removed From Game Monday
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc (shoulder), who wasn't available on Sunday due to shoulder stiffness that manager Chris Woodward says was minor, was pulled from the game with an apparent injury on Monday. Leclerc allowed two hits (one homer) and two earned runs while walking none and striking out two in two-thirds of an... Read More
Brady Singer Promoted To Double-A
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer was promoted to Double-A Northwest Arkansas after his third straight scoreless start for High-A Wilmington on Monday. The team's top prospect and No. 50 overall, per MLB Pipeline, is now 5-2 on the season and hasn't allowed an earned run in his last 22 innings. In five May... Read More
Lucas Sims To Start On Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Lucas Sims will be called up from Triple-A Louisville to start on Tuesday against the Pirates. Sims is currently 3-0 with a 4.06 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and impressive 12.8 K/9 in nine starts (44 1/3 innings) for the Bats in 2019. The right-hander posted an ugly 7.47 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and... Read More
Wade Davis Playing Catch
Colorado Rockies closer Wade Davis (oblique), who is on the injured list with a left oblique strain, has been playing catch for three days. However, he hasn't been scheduled to throw off a mound yet. Oblique strains can often sidelined pitchers for a month or more, so this is good progress for Davis. The 33-year-old... Read More
Jon Gray Pulled With Hot Spot On Finger
Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that starting pitcher Jon Gray (finger) developed a "hot spot" on a finger on his pitching hand during his outing on Monday against the Diamondbacks and was pulled in the sixth inning as a result. Black said the quality of Gray's pitches were being affected. The right-hander allowed five... Read More
Luke Weaver Has Strained Forearm
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver (forearm) was diagnosed with a right forearm strain and will seek a second opinion, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Weaver was placed on the injured list on Monday, but as of now this looks like an encouraging development as long as he can avoid surgery. The 25-year-old right-hander has... Read More
Justin Reid Recovering From Wrist Injury
Houston Texans safety Justin Reid (wrist), who recorded 81 tackles, three interceptions (one returned for a TD), two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble in his rookie season, is eyeing a full recovery before the start of the regular season and participated fully in organized team activities. "I'm not 100 percent yet, but feeling really,... Read More
Broncos, Chris Harris Jr. Moving Closer To Agreement
The Denver Broncos and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. are moving closer to an agreement on a deal for a contract adjustment, according to sources. Harris is scheduled to make $8.9 million in 2019 in salary and bonuses in what was supposed to be the final year of his deal. Denver is offering the Pro Bowler... Read More
Tevin Coleman Most Likely To Be Lead Back
San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman is the most likely back to lead the team in touches, both as a runner and receiver in 2019, in the opinion of NBC Sports' Matt Maiocco. Jerick McKinnon (knee) is coming off a torn ACL in 2018 and might not be the same runner he was pre-injury.... Read More
Benjamin Watson Facing Four-Game Suspension
New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson announced on his social media on Sunday that he is facing a four-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. Watson took a testosterone supplement that was legally prescribed by his doctor but banned by the league when he figured his playing days were over after the... Read More
Joey Bosa Not Limited Physically
Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot), who was limited to seven regular season games in 2019 due to a left foot injury, said he's still dealing with some soreness but it hasn't limited him physically in organized team activities. “It’s not causing a limp or anything. It’s just there. It’s just something I... Read More
Kris Bryant, Jason Heyward Expected To Be Fine
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (neck) doesn't have a final word on his condition, but all indications are that he will be fine. Outfielder Jason Heyward (hip) says he's OK and just needed a day to make sure nothing was serious. The two players collided in the outfield on Sunday and were not in... Read More
N'Keal Harry Has Impressed
New England Patriots rookie wide receiver N'Keal Harry has impressed backup quarterback Brian Hoyer so far in organized team activities and the improvements he's made on a day-to-day basis. The 6-foot-2, 228-pound Harry has a large catch radius and lined up in multiple spots and seemed to know where he was going. Head coach Bill... Read More
Allen Hurns Expected To Return For Training Camp
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Allen Hurns (ankle, leg) is expected to return at some point in training camp after suffering a gruesome lower leg injury in the playoffs last season. He continues to rehab a dislocated left ankle and fractured left fibula, and the Cowboys will give him a chance to win a starting job... Read More
Dwayne Haskins Looking Good At OTAs
Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins is displaying the traits that made him the 15th overall pick in the draft in organized team activities. Head coach Jay Gruden is using this time to see if Haskins will be a serious competitor to Case Keenum for the Week 1 job. Colt McCoy will also enter the... Read More
Joey Votto Out For Game 2 Monday
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of a doubleheader on Monday. Derek Dietrich will start at first base and hit cleanup against rookie Mitch Keller, who will be making his major league debut. Dietrich went hitless with a strikeout in three plate appearances in the first... Read More
Robinson Cano To Resume Baseball Activities Soon
New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) is with the team on their road trip and is ready to do baseball activities on the field. He is ahead of both Jeff McNeil (hamstring) and outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) in his rehab at this point. It's good news that Cano is making good progress, but... Read More
Mitch Garver Beginning Rehab Assignment
Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (ankle) is headed to a rehab assignment with Double-A Pensacola. He has yet to run the bases yet, but his ankle has been healthy and his rehab assignment isn't expected to be a long one. Garver could be back with the Twins this weekend, barring any setbacks. The 28-year-old has... Read More
Dodgers Recalling Catching Prospect
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed catcher Austin Barnes (groin) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a minor groin injury and called up catcher Will Smith from the minors in a corresponding move. Barnes is expected to miss the minimum 10 days, so Smith's stay in the big leagues may be short as he... Read More
Aaron Sanchez Expects To Avoid Injured List
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) doesn't expect to land on the injured list after leaving his start early on Monday with a right middle finger nail avulsion. Sanchez was pulled after allowing one run in three innings against the Rays on Monday. He's dealt with finger injuries all too often over the... Read More
Jared Cook Impressing Saints
New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook has impressed quarterback Drew Brees so far during organized team activities. "He’s got great length, so he’s got a big catch radius. You feel confident with those 50-50 balls. You feel like there’s a lot of places where you can throw it where he can get it and... Read More
Edwin Encarnacion Sitting Out Monday
Seattle Mariners first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion is not in the starting lineup on Monday. Jay Bruce will play first base and will hit sixth on Monday against Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn. Bruce has power, 13 homers and 27 RBI in 154 at-bats, but he's also hitting just .208 (32-for-154) in his 43 games... Read More
