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Are You For Real? Surprising MLB Pitcher Starts from Week 23
Paul Blackburn Tosses Another Gem Monday
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn improved to 4-0 in Monday's 2-0 win over the Tigers. Blackburn pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing four hits and no walks with three strikeouts. The 28-year-old hasn't been fantasy relevant since his rookie season in 2017, but he now owns a sterling 1.74 ERA with 26 strikeouts and... Read More
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine To Have Bigger Role?
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine became more comfortable as a route-runner and pass-catcher as the season progressed last year, and he believes he's ticketed for a bigger role in 2022 after the team traded A.J. Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles and released Julio Jones. Westbrook-Ikhine's 38 catches last year was second behind Brown's 63.... Read More
Cole Kmet To Be Used In Different Roles
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet figures to play a big role yet again in the team's offense in 2022, and new offensive coordinator Luke Getsy is excited about using Kmet in different spots on the field. "I've been very impressed with Cole," Getsy said. "Again that mindset that we're trying to set, he's been... Read More
Broncos GM Excited To Have Melvin Gordon III Back
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III recently re-signed a deal to return to the team. However, while most believe the veteran will exclusively be the No. 2 option behind Javonte Williams, Broncos general manager George Patton, speaking with Jeff Legwold of ESPN, recently expressed his want to see a timeshare continue. Unquestionably, Patton's desire... Read More
Marquise Brown Not Concerned About Role In Arizona
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown, speaking to local media for the first time since being traded from Baltimore on draft night, is unquestionably looking forward to suiting up for his new team. Brown made it clear that he will embrace any role, whether he's the top wideout or responsible for opening things up for... Read More
Drew Lock Continues To Receive Praise
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock will compete for the No. 1 spot on the depth chart come training camp. While head coach Pete Carroll hasn't officially named his starting signal-caller, he has continuously praised Lock since he was acquired from Denver in a blockbuster deal for Russell Wilson. However, given Carroll's recent comment, where he... Read More
Ricky Tiedemann Solid In Loss On Friday
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann went five solid innings for Low-A Dunedin on Friday, allowing two earned runs on three hits and two walks, while striking out six. Tiedemann, the sixth-ranked prospect in the Blue Jays organization per MLB Pipeline, is off to an impressive 2022. Over five starts, he owns a... Read More
Taylor Ward Reaches Base Three More Times On Friday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward went 0-for-1 with three walks and a run scored in the Angels' 3-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday. Ward has been a fixture atop the Angels' lineup so far in 2022 and his breakout is looking more legitimate as the season moves on. Over 69 at-bats, Ward... Read More
Tim Anderson With Three More Hits On Friday Night
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 3-for-5 with a run scored in the White Sox 4-2 win over the Red Sox on Friday. Anderson remains red hot as his strong start to the 2022 campaign continues. Anderson is now slashing .330/.352/.523 with four homers, nine RBI, three steals, 15 runs scored, and five doubles... Read More
Ronald Acuna Jr. Belts First Homer Of Season
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. hit his first home run of the season, a mammoth shot to centerfield, on Friday night in the Braves' 6-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Acuna came off the injured list to make his season debut last Thursday and the 24-year-old superstar appears to be slowly getting back on... Read More
Rafael Montero Converts Third Save
Houston Astros relief pitcher Rafael Montero picked up his third save of the season on Friday in the in Astros' 3-2 win over the Tigers. Montero worked a clean ninth inning striking out one batter. Montero is now three-for-three in save opportunities on the season and owns a 0.73 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and 17 strikeouts... Read More
Diontae Johnson Playing His Final Season In Pittsburgh?
The Pittsburgh Steelers have always been the team that isn't willing to overpay for wide receivers, which makes it likely that contract-year wide receiver Diontae Johnson will sign elsewhere after the 2022 season, in the opinion of The Athletic's Mark Kaboly. The Steelers will present a number to Johnson at some point in the next... Read More
Bears Believe In Justin Fields
The Chicago Bears are fully committed to second-year quarterback Justin Fields. "We're all in on Justin [Fields]. I believe in Justin, the staff believes in Justin," general manager Ryan Poles said. The former first-round pick doesn't have many weapons in the passing game, even after the Bears took receiver Velus Jones Jr. in the third... Read More
Xander Bogaerts Expected To Opt Out
Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is expected to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract after this season and become a free agent. "He's going to leave," one friend predicted of the Red Sox star. The Red Sox reportedly offered only to add one year at $30 million, which even fans and local media... Read More
Darius Leonard Focuses On Mental Health In Offseason
Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard didn't feel right at the end of last season due to an ankle injury and the loss of his cousin. Leonard was the NFL's leader in turnovers last December, but an ankle injury was wearing him down and a bout with COVID-19 left him isolated. "Last year, I wasn't... Read More
Deebo Samuel Situation With 49ers Improving?
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel started following the team on Instagram again, and he also liked a post about the team's general manager John Lynch stating that the issues between the team and Samuel can be worked out. The trade speculation and drama surrounding Samuel began with him removing all references to the... Read More
Chiefs, Orlando Brown Expected To Begin Extension Talks
The Kansas City Chiefs and left tackle Orlando Brown are expected to begin negotiations on a long-term contract extension in the near future. The Chiefs placed the franchise tag on Brown this offseason, which will pay him $16.6 million in 2022, but the two sides have until July to work out an extension. Kansas City... Read More
Jameson Taillon Continues Strong Start To Season Tuesday
New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon improved to 2-1 in Tuesday's 9-1 win over the Blue Jays. Taillon pitched 6 innings, allowing one run on five hits and no walks with four strikeouts. The 30-year-old has gotten off to a promising start to the season, posting a 2.84 ERA with 21 strikeouts and just... Read More
Carlos Carrasco Throws A Gem On Tuesday
New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco went eight innings and allowed no runs, six hits and two walks while striking out five in the Mets 3-0 win over the Braves in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday. It was another superb outing for Carrasco, who now owns a 3.30 ERA, 1.00 WHIP... Read More
Pete Alonso Belts Fifth Homer On Tuesday
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 4-for-8 with a home run and three RBI in a twin bill on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. The Mets took both games against the Braves on Tuesday, aided by Alonso's solid night. Over the first 26 games of the season, Alonso now has five homers, 21... Read More
Jalen Hurts Lobbied For A.J. Brown Trade
In his introductory news conference on Monday, new Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown offered some insight into how his trade from Tennessee materialized. According to Brown, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts put a "bug in [the Eagles'] ear" leading up to the draft and lobbied for both the team and Brown to make a deal.... Read More
Travis d'Arnaud Stays Hot At Plate Monday, Plates Three
Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud continued his hot start to the season in Monday's 5-2 win over the Mets, going 3-for-4 with a single, two doubles, and three RBI. The veteran has gotten off to a hot start after a disappointing 2021 season and is now slashing .333/.354/.508 with two home runs and 11 RBI.... Read More
Dylan Cease Strikes Out 11 Monday
Chicago White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease was dominant in a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Cease tossed seven shutout innings of one-hit ball while striking out 11 and walking none. The 26-year-old notched 11 swinging strikes on the way to improving his record to 3-1 on the season. Cease has taken... Read More
Drew Lock Survives Draft Day, Seahawks Pass On Drafting QB
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock will compete with Geno Smith and Jacob Eason to be the team's starter in 2022. The Seahawks did not select a quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft and will roll with either Lock, Smith, or Eason this season. The 25-year-old was part of the trade package that the Seahawks received... Read More
Luis Arraez The Twins Primary First Baseman
Minnesota Twins infielder Luis Arraez, who has never played first base before this season, is now ostensibly the team's primary first baseman with Miguel Sano (knee) banged up and possibly requiring a trip to the injured list after being pulled from Saturday's game with knee issues. Gio Urshela and catcher Gary Sanchez could also be... Read More
Garrett Whitlock Will Remain In Boston's Rotation
Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock will remain in the team's starting rotation and face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. This season, the 25-year-old has been lights out in both of his starts, posting a 0.54 ERA and 0.78 WHIP in 16 2/3 innings. The right-hander began the year as a multi-inning weapon out... Read More
Joe Musgrove, Padres Apart In Contract Talks
The San Diego Padres recently made multiple attempts to sign starting pitcher Joe Musgrove to a contract extension, but talks did not lead to an agreement. Musgrove, who can become a free agent after this year, is making $8.625 million this year in his final year of salary arbitration. The Padres last offer was an... Read More
Titans Offered A.J. Brown $16 Million Per Year
New Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown said it "wasn't my fault" that the Tennessee Titans traded him during the first round of Thursday's NFL draft. "I wanted to stay, but the deal they offered was a low offer. The deal they offered wasn't even $20 million a year," Brown said. He said the Titans... Read More
Franchy Cordero Doing Work At First Base
Boston Red Sox outfielder Franchy Cordero has played first base in two straight games for Triple-A Worcester. The 27-year-old is typically accustomed to playing left field, but the move to first base suggests that he could be called up to give the team an alternative to the struggling Bobby Dalbec. Cordero has been swinging a... Read More
Darren Waller Told He Won't Be Traded
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller said that despite any pre-draft rumors connecting him to a trade to the Green Bay Packers, the Raiders told him that he's staying in Las Vegas. "They said that's not a thing that's happening and there's no trade that's going to happen," Waller said Wednesday. Trade rumors are... Read More
