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Are You For Real? Surprising MLB Pitcher Starts from Week 23
Felix Bautista Earns Five-Out Save Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista continued to impress in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the White Sox, earning his ninth save of the season. Bautista entered the game in the eighth inning up by two with one out and runners on first and third. He got the second out on a strikeout, hit a batter to... Read More
Nathaniel Lowe Homers, Plates Three Tuesday
Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe continued his productive season at the plate in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Rockies, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and three RBI. The 27-year-old has built upon his 2021 season and is now slashing .292/.342/.473 with 19 HR and 57 RBI. Lowe is currently rostered in just... Read More
Courtland Sutton Has Been Russell Wilson's Favorite Target
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton should be poised to take a big leap with quarterback Russell Wilson throwing him the ball deep in 2022. The 6-foot-4, 216-pounder has been Wilson's favorite target during training camp, and the former second-rounder has been winning jump balls down the field like he did in his Pro Bowl... Read More
Rashard Higgins Could Take Targets From Robbie Anderson
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Rashard Higgins and quarterback Baker Mayfield had a knack for connecting on big plays and touchdowns with the Cleveland Browns, so it's no surprise that Higgins has been one of Mayfield's favorite targets in training camp. Higgins has also earned the trust of backup Sam Darnold with his strong camp. D.J.... Read More
Isaiah Likely Expected To Play Significant Snaps
Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Isaiah Likely has been a revelation in training camp this summer, and he has quickly emerged as a popular target for quarterback Lamar Jackson as a pass-catching complement to starter Mark Andrews. Likely won't have Andrews' volume, but with fellow rookie tight end Charlie Kolar (hernia) expected to miss the... Read More
Travis Etienne Jr. Expected To Be Lead Back
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. is likely to be the lead back for the team to begin the season. The second-year back has looked fairly solid during training camp. It sounds like the team wants to use Etienne as a runner, pass catcher, and even have him play some receiver. The expectation is... Read More
Mike Davis Could Have Significant Workload Early On
Baltimore Ravens running back Mike Davis is likely to get plenty of touches early in the season. Fellow back Gus Edwards (knee) is going to miss the first four games considering he was placed on the PUP list. Also, J.K. Dobbins (knee) is expected to be eased into action after his ACL injury from last... Read More
Joshua Palmer Expected To Have Expanded Role
The Los Angeles Chargers are ecstatic about the progress that second-year wide receiver Joshua Palmer has made this year, so much so that he should be expected to have an expanded role with more targets in 2022. "He's got the complete route-tree and he's hyper-competitive attacking balls. Major worker: One of the best players in... Read More
Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson Both Three-Down Backs?
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said that running backs Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson are "looking at all three downs" and that the team "has to plan accordingly for that." It's a notable change from the team's second preseason game, and it's a contrast to the "third-down backs" the Patriots have traditionally employed.... Read More
Kyle Harrison Strikes Out 10 Batters
San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Kyle Harrison has an advanced fastball in the mid-90s, as well as a sharp slider and fading changeup. He has shown confidence in all of his offerings, allowing him to thrive as he ascends the ranks of Minor League Baseball. Harrison's strikeout rate has been quite impressive over his first... Read More
Josh Jung Thriving In Minors
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung was the club's first-round pick in 2019 and has quickly earned the title of No. 1 prospect in the Texas system. A talented hitter with great bat-to-ball skills, Jung has nearly perfected his technique at the plate, allowing him to produce hits, improve his discipline, and hit for power.... Read More
Jessie Bates Signs Franchise Tag, Returns To Team
Cincinnati Bengals star safety Jessie Bates, who didn't report to training camp due to failed contract negotiations, has returned to the team's facilities, according to a source. The 25-year-old officially signed his $12.9 million franchise tag. Bates finished the 2021 season with 88 tackles (67 solo), three tackles for loss, one interception, four passes defensed... Read More
Dameon Pierce Could Be Lead Back In Week 1
The Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander reports that it's looking more likely that Houston Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce could be the team's lead back in Week 1. Pierce continues to show in training camp that he can be an all-around back, and it's bad news for both Marlon Mack and Rex Burkhead. The... Read More
Albert Pujols Hits Career Home Run No. 693 Monday
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman/designated hitter Albert Pujols continued his torrid August in Monday's 1-0 win over the Cubs, going 2-for-4 with a single and a solo home run. Pujols clubbed a seventh-inning Drew Smyly fastball into the left-field seats for his 14th long ball of the season and the 693rd of his career. The... Read More
Packers Consider Both Aaron Jones, A.J. Dillon Starters
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur called running backs Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon back "1A and 1A." "They're two of the premier backs in our league, in my opinion. They can do anything," LaFleur said. This could be considered bad news for Jones, who was the primary back last year when he finished... Read More
Alek Manoah Limits Yankees To One Earned Run Sunday
Toronto Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah limited the New York Yankees to just four hits, two runs, one earned run, and a pair of walks in six innings on Sunday. The 24-year-old also turned in eight strikeouts and generated 12 swinging strikes on 104 pitches. He logged a 27% CSW rate for the day. The... Read More
Isaiah Likely Makes Some Noise In Preseason Win
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely finished with an outstanding eight catches for 100 yards in the exhibition win over the Arizona Cardinals. He also had a touchdown grab on Sunday night, hauling in an eight-yard pass from Tyler Huntley in the second quarter. The 2022 fourth-round pick now has 12 receptions throughout his two... Read More
Nestor Cortes Gives Up One Earned Run Against Toronto
New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes completed six innings in his most recent outing against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. The right-hander scattered just three hits, a walk, and a home run in those six frames while finishing with five strikeouts. He logged 12 swinging strikes on the day and turned in a... Read More
Lamar Jackson Not Worried About His Health
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was hampered by a right ankle injury at the end of last season that caused him to miss the final four games, but he reported to training camp this summer looking stronger than ever and bulked up to 230 pounds, which is 18 pounds heavier than his listed weight in... Read More
Panthers Name Baker Mayfield The Starting QB
The Carolina Panthers officially announced quarterback Baker Mayfield as their starting quarterback for Week 1 of the regular season against his former team, the Cleveland Browns. When the Panthers acquired Mayfield from the Browns, it was presumed that he'd be the starter to open the 2022 season over Sam Darnold and rookie Matt Corral. Mayfield... Read More
Drew Lock Returns To Practice
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (illness) entered health and safety protocols on Tuesday after contracting COVID-19. This caused him to miss Thursday's preseason game against the Bears, which he was initially scheduled to start. The 25-year-old was reported as feeling "really sick" on Friday, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Fortunately, he returned to practice... Read More
Jameis Winston Returns To Practice
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (foot, knee) returned to practice on Sunday for the first time since injuring his foot nearly two weeks ago. The 28-year-old was already recovering from an ACL tear when he suffered the foot injury but is reportedly healthy enough to participate in 7-on-7 drills again. The Florida State product... Read More
Tyler Herro May Enter The Starting Lineup This Year
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro may enter the starting lineup this season, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The 22-year-old still isn't a lock to remain with the team heading into the 2022-23 campaign. However, if he does, it appears he'll get his wish and not come off the bench. Herro was... Read More
Jerome Ford Impressing In Camp
Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford has been impressive during training camp and in the preseason. The fifth-round pick continues to light it up, according to beat writer Mary Kay Cabot. The Browns do have depth at running back, but that doesn't mean Ford should be ignored. Kareem Hunt is seeking a new deal and... Read More
Isaiah McKenzie Could Be Main Slot Receiver
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie was the only slot receiver to take snaps during the second preseason game on Saturday. That being said, it appears that McKenzie is the favorite to be the main slot option for Buffalo. The Bills do have Jamison Crowder who is expected to get involved as well. Those two... Read More
Joshua Palmer Blows Up For 75 Yards Against Cowboys
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer made three catches for 75 yards and a touchdown during their 32-18 loss against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday. He was impressive in Saturday's game and led the team in receiving yards. The 22-year-old took a screen pass to the house for an 18-yard touchdown during the second quarter. After... Read More
ZaQuandre White Catches Touchdown Pass Saturday
Miami Dolphins rookie running back ZaQuandre White rushed one time for four yards during Saturday's preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders. However, most of his impact came in the passing game as he hauled in his lone target for a 19-yard touchdown reception. He also made a key offensive play as he recovered the... Read More
Erik Ezukanma Stands Out Against Las Vegas
Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Erik Ezukanma hauled in six of nine targets for a whopping 114 yards during Saturday's preseason game versus the Las Vegas Raiders. He played the entire second half, seeing some reps with Teddy Bridgewater but primarily building a strong rapport with Skylar Thompson. He bailed the latter out by making... Read More
Skylar Thompson Impresses In Week 2 Of Preseason
Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson left another strong impression on the coaching staff as he went 9-for-10 with 129 passing yards and one touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday. He avoided being sacked and did not throw any interceptions. After playing all of last week's game and looking great once again this week,... Read More
Chase Edmonds Gets Involved As Receiver
Miami Dolphins running back Chase Edmonds rushed three times for just three yards against the Las Vegas Raiders during Saturday's preseason action. Despite his poor production in the running game, the former Arizona Cardinal got involved as a receiver, hauling in two passes for an additional 21 yards through the air. Signed this offseason, Edmonds... Read More
