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Are You For Real? Surprising MLB Pitcher Starts from Week 23
Corey Seager To Take Part In Home Run Derby
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager will be the eighth player confirmed to take part in this year's Home Run Derby during All-Star week in Los Angeles. Seager will be the No. 3 seed based on last year's home run totals, and he will face off against Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez in the first... Read More
Isaiah McKenzie Expected To Be A Specialist
WGRZ's Vic Carucci is predicting that Buffalo Bills veteran wide receiver Jamison Crowder will win the starting slot receiver role in training camp. Crowder is relatively small with a limited catch radius, but he makes up for it with short-area quickness/explosiveness. He also has enough speed to gain plenty of yards after the catch. Isaiah... Read More
Kyle Finnegan To Serve As Nats Closer
Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that right-hander Kyle Finnegan will be "the guy" in the closer's role when asked who the team's ninth-inning arm will be with Tanner Rainey (elbow) out. If Finnegan is unavailable, Carl Edwards Jr., Steve Cishek and possibly Jordan Weems will be in the mix for saves in D.C. Rainey... Read More
Darnell Mooney Puts On Some Weight
Conditioning has been an emphasis for Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney this offseason, and he has bulked up to 183 pounds. He played his first two seasons in the low 170s. In 2021, Mooney played 986 offensive snaps, more than all but five receivers in the NFL, and he's now the focal point of... Read More
Cowboys, Dalton Schultz Not Expected To Reach Agreement
The Dallas Cowboys and franchise-tagged tight end Dalton Schultz are not expected to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension before Friday's deadline for franchise players, according to sources. If a deal isn't reached, Schultz will play the 2022 season on the $10.9 million franchise tag for tight ends and become a free agent... Read More
Yankees Unlikely To Continue Pursuing Andrew Benintendi
The New York Yankees are unlikely to continue their pursuit of Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi since he is unvaccinated. The Yankees have six games left in Toronto against the Blue Jays and could also meet them in the playoffs. New York is the one team to send their complete roster to play in... Read More
Marquez Valdes-Scantling Putting In Extra Work
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling has been working extra with quarterback Patrick Mahomes this offseason. After the team moved superstar Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins in March, the No. 1 spot on the depth chart opened up, with Valdes-Scantling more than willing to claim it. The 27-year-old has compiled 123 catches for 2,153... Read More
Justin Watson Looking To Rebound With Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson has been working extra with Patrick Mahomes this offseason. Watson, along with fellow wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling, has been drilling with the signal-caller in Texas, just weeks before training camp is set to begin. The 26-year-old hasn't had a promising career since being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers... Read More
Gabriel Davis Bulks Up
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis, who is listed at 210 pounds, is up to 227 pounds this offseason, according to his trainer. It remains to be seen if the added muscle will help or hurt Davis as he heads into a much bigger role in Buffalo's passing attack alongside Stefon Diggs now that both... Read More
Corey Kluber Picks Up Win Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Corey Kluber earned the win on Tuesday in his latest start. The veteran threw six innings against the Boston Red Sox, scattering four hits, two earned runs, and a walk. He also struck out seven batters in the outing and registered a 31% CSW rate. Kluber generated 14 swinging strikes on... Read More
Spencer Strider Strikes Out Eight On Tuesday
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider turned in another solid outing on Tuesday. The 23-year-old threw 4.2 innings against the New York Mets and allowed five hits, three walks, and a run while striking out eight batters. All told, Strider generated 11 swinging strikes on 103 pitches and posted a 25% CSW rate. In 70.1... Read More
Caleb Martin Could See Workload As Power Forward In 2022-23
Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin may stand just 6-foot-5, but he is a realistic option for the club to hand a sizable minutes load at the power forward spot this year. Armed with a new three-year contract, Martin seems poised to try and fill P.J. Tucker's do-it-all role after the veteran signed with Philadelphia this... Read More
Browns Expecting Big Things From David Njoku
The Cleveland Browns are waiting for tight end David Njoku to break out. The Browns think the sixth-year tight end can take a major step forward in playing time and production in 2022 with an eventual quarterback change to Deshaun Watson and a total remake of the passing game this offseason. Njoku has been a... Read More
Sean McKeon Should See More Opportunities
Dallas Cowboys tight end Sean McKeon has made his biggest impact on special teams the last two years, but his offensive opportunities should increase in Year 3. He was on the field for 119 offensive snaps in 2021, catching four passes for 27 yards and one touchdown. McKeon was part of quarterback Dak Prescott's small... Read More
Alexis Diaz Notches Third Save Of Season Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Alexis Diaz picked up his third save of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Yankees. Diaz entered to pitch the bottom of the ninth with a one-run lead. He struck out Aaron Judge, walked DJ LeMahieu, then induced a groundball double play to end the game. The 25-year-old has... Read More
Chiefs, Orlando Brown Not Close To Long-Term Deal
The Kansas City Chiefs and left tackle Orlando Brown are not close to a long-term deal with under three days left to get one done before the deadline to extend franchise-tagged players. If a deal isn't reached before Friday, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo doesn't expect Brown to attend the start of training camp, and Week... Read More
Michael Stefanic Hitting Leadoff For Angels
Los Angeles Angels rookie infielder Michael Stefanic is starting at second base and is hitting leadoff on Tuesday against Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia. Tuesday will be Stefanic's eighth major league game, and he hasn't hit higher than sixth in the batting order in his previous seven contests. But the 26-year-old has gone 7-for-18 (.389)... Read More
Panthers Haven't Discussed Extension With Baker Mayfield
Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said on Tuesday that the team hasn't had any talks with quarterback Baker Mayfield and his representation about a contract extension. "Our whole focus was bringing Baker in to compete with Sam Darnold," Fitterer said. "We'll take it up to training camp. That's as far as we're going to... Read More
Warriors Reluctant To Trade Young Assets For Kevin Durant
The Golden State Warriors have been one of the teams that has come up as a potential landing spot for star Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant. The trade package required to land Durant will of course need to be a big one. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Warriors are reluctant to include all... Read More
Cole Kmet Preparing For Bigger Role
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet's first two seasons in the NFL haven't exactly gone as planned, and his chemistry with quarterback Justin Fields lagged behind that of receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Jesse James in 2021. But Kmet is preparing for a bigger role heading into his third season with offensive coordinator Luke... Read More
Trey Lance Not Dealing With Arm Fatigue
Contrary to a previous report, a member of the San Francisco 49ers coaching staff said that quarterback Trey Lance hasn't been dealing with "arm fatigue." "I've never heard anything about that a day in my life," the unnamed staff member said. There have been reports that there are some concerns about Lance's arm health within... Read More
Yandy Diaz Stays Hot, Plates Three Monday
Tampa Bay Rays corner infielder Yandy Diaz continued to produce at the plate in Monday's 10-5 win over the Red Sox. Diaz went 3-for-3 with a single, two doubles, and three RBI. The 30-year-old hasn't hit for much power this season but has a .307/.418/.409 slash line with three home runs and 23 RBI. The... Read More
Brett Martin Earns Third Save Of Season Monday
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Brett Martin picked up his third save of the season in Monday's 10-8 win over the Athletics. Martin entered to pitch the ninth inning up by two. He got the first two hitters out on a strikeout and a flyout, allowed a single and a walk, and then ended the game... Read More
Bobby Witt Jr. Collects Six Hits, Three Steals Monday
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had a great day at the plate in Monday's doubleheader against the Tigers. The 22-year-old went a combined 6-for-9 with five singles, a double, three RBI, and three stolen bases across both games. The top prospect has started to come around and now owns a .252/.297/.453 slash line... Read More
Broncos Tailoring Offense Around Russell Wilson
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson will have his skillset fully taken advantage of in his new home this upcoming season, as the Denver coaching staff are "tailoring things around him." Some believe that Wilson was held back in a run-heavy scheme in Seattle, but will now "have more ownership of the offense." Wilson will be... Read More
Zach Wilson Gets Endorsement From Receiver
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson didn't have the most productive rookie season. He finished with 2,334 yards and nine touchdowns. The 22-year-old also threw 11 picks while completing a miserable 55.6% of his attempts. However, after reports surfaced that Wilson had a lousy spring, Braxton Berrios recently praised the young signal-caller. During an appearance... Read More
Dak Prescott In Excellent Shape Heading Into Camp
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is hoping to stay healthy and on the field this season. "I'm in the best shape of my life," said the signal-caller while speaking to reporters during his youth football camp. Prescott also stated he hired a full-time physical therapist during the offseason, who he credits for helping him heal... Read More
Pat Freiermuth Looking To Elevate His Game
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth Is hoping to have an even better season. The 23-year-old was impressive during his rookie campaign and finished by catching 60 of his 79 targets for 497 yards and seven touchdowns. Head coach Mike Tomlin has been challenging him throughout the offseason, and his teammates have also acknowledged his... Read More
Velus Jones Jr. Not Concerned By Age
Chicago Bears wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. has received plenty of praise this offseason as he enters his first year in the league. However, when age is considered, the 25-year-old is old for a rookie, which has caused some to discredit his abilities. Yet, Jones isn't phased by the chatter. "People talk about it," he... Read More
Long-Term Extension Could Happen For Dalton Schultz
Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz has a chance to receive a new deal before July 15, the deadline for franchise-tagged players to sign long-term contracts. Still, it's not a foregone conclusion that it will happen, although NFL Network's Mike Garafolo anticipates discussions between both sides to intensify. Schultz, who had 78 grabs for 808... Read More
