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Kadarius Toney Making A Good Impression
New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka said that wide receiver Kadarius Toney is "doing all the right things...on and off the field." Kafka also said Toney is being attentive in meetings and has been good to work with during offseason team activities this week. At the same time, Toney's workload has been dialed back... Read More
Mac Jones Showing Dedication This Offseason
The New England Patriots sound ecstatic with second-year quarterback Mac Jones' offseason dedication. He has spent long hours at Gillette Stadium, often beating the coaches into the building to get a jump-start on film study for the day. Jones is also taking ownership of the offense and is willing to vouch for plays and concepts... Read More
Marquise Brown In Line For Big Extension
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown is in line to be paid like one of the best receivers in the NFL, and the Cardinals will be compelled to extend his contract. Brown just had the best season of his career with 91 catches and 1,008 yards, but he ranked 14th and 26th in those categories.... Read More
Juan Soto Unlikely To Be Traded
The Washington Nationals look like sellers again at the trade deadline this year, but superstar outfielder Juan Soto doesn't figure to be dealt. Soto has 2 1/2 years left before he reaches free agency, and he might be the most valuable asset in baseball with the Nationals for sale. "Forget Soto trade … not happening,"... Read More
Tommy Edman Sliding Over To Shortstop
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that second baseman Tommy Edman will slide over to shortstop to make room for prospect Nolan Gorman, who will be called up from the minors before Friday's game. Brendan Donovan has earned at-bats by going 10-for-34 with a homer, five RBI and a steal in just 19 games,... Read More
Bears Transitioning Into Run-Heavy, Outside Zone Offense
The Chicago Bears are transitioning into a run-heavy, outside zone offense, and fullback Khari Blasingame is expected to be clearing holes and creating running lanes for running backs David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert. "He's going to be able to do some things for us outside of the traditional fullback role of just being an elite... Read More
Justin Fields Looking Good
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields ended voluntary minicamp with a poor showing in seven-on-seven drills, but he has been praised by players and coaches during organized team activities this week. "He is ahead of pace," quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko said. "I think he has really gone to work mentally in the classroom, away from the... Read More
Dalvin Cook Could Be More Involved In Passing Game
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook could be more involved in the passing game this year, as he lined up in bunch wide receiver sets during organized team activities. "I don't want to just sit up here and tell y'all everything," Cook said. "We've got Green Bay Week 1, so we're gonna wait and see."... Read More
Frankie Montas Solid To Start 2022
Oakland A's starting pitcher Frankie Montas has been sturdy through his first eight starts to start the 2022 campaign. A bright spot on the lowly A's, the 29-year-old is 2-4 with a 3.67 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 53 strikeouts across 49 innings of work. His most impressive start was his last one on May 15,... Read More
Jameson Taillon Earns Fourth Win Of Season Tuesday
New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon improved to 4-1 in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Orioles. Taillon pitched 5 innings, allowing three runs on six hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with two strikeouts. The 30-year-old is off to a nice start to the season and now has a 3.28 ERA... Read More
Joe Musgrove Stellar Through First Seven Starts
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove has started 2022 off with seven straight quality starts while posting a 4-0 record. The 29-year-old has recorded a 2.20 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 47 strikeouts across 45 innings of work. Underlying metrics also support the right-hander's impressive start, with an xERA of 2.56, xBA of .232, and... Read More
Kyle Tucker Homers Twice, Plates Six Tuesday
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker had a huge day at the plate in Tuesday's 13-4 win over the Red Sox. Tucker went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, a grand slam, and two strikeouts. The 25-year-old started off the season slowly but is now slashing .252/.351/.472 with seven HR, 25 RBI, and eight stolen bases.... Read More
Taylor Rogers Earns League-Best 14th Save Tuesday
San Diego Padres closer Taylor Rogers earned his 14th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Phillies. Rogers entered the game to pitch the ninth inning with a three-run lead. He struck out Kyle Schwarber, allowed a single, but then got a double-play ball to end the game. Rogers has been fantastic... Read More
Juan Yepez Continues To Hit Cleanup
St. Louis Cardinals rookie first baseman Juan Yepez is back in the cleanup spot in the batting order on Tuesday for the first game of a doubleheader against New York Mets right-hander Trevor Williams. It will be the seventh straight game in which Yepez has hit cleanup for the Cardinals, and it's not likely to... Read More
Michael Busch Promoted To Triple-A
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Michael Busch, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has officially been promoted to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The No. 65 overall prospect in baseball hit .306/.445/.667 with 11 home runs in 31 games for Double-A Tulsa before the promotion. The 24-year-old has a similar all-around profile to that of... Read More
Jerar Encarnacion Promoted To Triple-A
Miami Marlins outfield prospect Jerar Encarnacion has officially been promoted to Triple-A Jacksonville. The team's No. 22 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, dealt with injuries last season, but he was sporting a 1.009 OPS at Double-A Pensacola this year, along with a .358/.426/.583 slash line with eight home runs and four stolen bases in 136 plate... Read More
Camilo Doval Earns Sixth Save Of Season Monday
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Camilo Doval earned his sixth save of the season in Monday's 7-6 win over the Rockies. Doval entered the game to pitch the ninth inning up by one. He got the first hitter out on a flyout, allowed a walk, got the second out on a strikeout, and got the... Read More
Joe Barlow Picks Up Seventh Save Of Season Monday
Texas Rangers closer Joe Barlow earned his seventh save of the season in Monday's 7-4 win over the Angels. Barlow entered the game to pitch the ninth inning up by three. He walked the first hitter, but then got a strikeout, a flyout, and a line out to end the game. The 26-year-old has yet... Read More
Astros Have Discussed Extension With Kyle Tucker
The Houston Astros recently spoke with outfielder Kyle Tucker's camp about a contract extension, but the two sides couldn't come to a deal and are no longer engaged, according to sources. Tucker will be arbitration-eligible for the first time in his career at the end of this season. The 25-year-old didn't have the start he... Read More
Raisel Iglesias Once Again An Elite Fantasy Closer
Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias is once again among fantasy baseball's best closers this season. The veteran has pitched to a 4.05 ERA and a 3.78 FIP in 13.1 innings this season. He's also logged eight saves while striking out 16 batters and walking just four. The ERA may seem unideal, but it's largely... Read More
Max Fried Once Again Effective For Atlanta In 2022
Atlanta Braves left-handed starter Max Fried is enjoying another quality season in 2022. The 28-year-old is sporting a 3.14 ERA and a 3.50 FIP in 43 innings spanning seven starts for the defending World Series champions. He has also registered 41 strikeouts compared to just four walks in those 43 innings. Next up for the... Read More
Pete Alonso Enjoying Strong Start To 2022
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is once again producing at an above-average rate at the plate. After hitting .262 with a .344 on-base percentage, 37 home runs, and three stolen bases in 637 plate appearances last season, Alonso is batting .270 with a .342 on-base percentage and eight home runs in 155 plate... Read More
Marquise Brown Set For A Prominent Role
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown was traded from the Ravens on draft night. He's been a relatively reliable wideout over the years. However, with a change of scenery, he may be in line for his most productive season to date. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury, who was recently asked about the six-game suspension of DeAndre... Read More
Jerry Jeudy Released On Bond
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy will be released on bond on Friday after the female victim involved with Jeudy addressed the court and said she never felt threatened and doesn't feel threatened now. There is a mandatory protection order, but the "no-contact" provision has been dropped. The 23-year-old was arrested on Thursday on suspicion... Read More
Nolan Gorman Continues To Mash In Triple-A
St. Louis Cardinals infield prospect Nolan Gorman has refused to cool off and went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run for Triple-A Memphis on Thursday. The slugger homered 11 times in April and has now gone deep twice in the month of May. For season, he is hitting .286 with 13 home runs, 20 RBI... Read More
Brandon Aiyuk A Post-Hype Sleeper?
David Lombardi of The Athletic offered his take on San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's volatile 2021 season. "Aiyuk started off camp hot but suffered a hamstring injury. Threw off rhythm work with the offense. It takes consistency to click in the precise world of the NFL. After a half season of consistent work,... Read More
Tua Tagovailoa's Arm Strength Won't Limit Offense
Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith said the offense will not be limited in anything vertical under quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Smith is optimistic about what he has seen in Tagovailoa's arm. The 24-year-old's left arm isn't the strongest in the league by any stretch, but the important thing is that he's surrounded by plenty of... Read More
Joe Barlow Earns Fifth Save Of Season Tuesday
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Joe Barlow notched his fifth save of the season in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Royals. Barlow came into the game to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with no strikeouts to seal the deal. The 26-year-old appears to have emerged as the team's... Read More
Andrew Abbott Promoted To Double-A
The Cincinnati Reds promoted left-hander Andrew Abbott to Double-A Chattanooga on Tuesday. The second-round pick from last year went 3-0 with a 0.67 ERA, 40 strikeouts and only seven walks in 27 innings over five starts for Single-A Dayton to earn the promotion. "He knows how to pitch," a scout said. MLB Pipeline has the... Read More
Garrett Whitlock Could Remain In Rotation All Year
Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock, who has a 1.25 ERA and 12 strikeouts per nine innings over seven games (three starts) so far this year, could remain in the starting rotation for the foreseeable future. However, the Red Sox will have an innings cap on the youngster eventually. He has thrown 21 2/3 innings... Read More
