Christian Yelich Belts Two-Run Homer In Saturday's Win

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in a 9-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. He took Locke St. John deep in the eighth inning for his third long ball of the season. After slumping to start the year, Yelich is beginning to […]

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 […]

Clayton Kershaw Breaks Dodgers Strikeout Record

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out seven over seven innings during Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers. In the third inning, he struck out Dustin Garneau to tie Hall of Famer Don Sutton for the most strikeouts in Dodgers history. The southpaw […]

Archie Bradley Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Archie Bradley (abdomen) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left abdominal strain on Saturday. He's racked up one save and three holds while sporting a 7.27 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and seven strikeouts over 8 2/3 innings in 2022. The 29-year-old will miss at least the next ten days […]

Taijuan Walker Activated From The 10-Day IL Saturday

The New York Mets activated pitcher Taijuan Walker (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Yoan Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Walker allowed two hits and two walks while striking out one over five innings in Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 29-year-old threw 73 pitches, landing 44 […]

J.D. Martinez Expected To Return Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (groin) is expected to start Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He's missed the last three contests after the veteran aggravated a groin injury in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. Martinez was initially in Saturday's lineup but removed last minute for precautionary reasons. The 34-year-old is slashing .278/.344/.481 […]

Joey Gallo Exits Saturday's Game Early

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo (groin) exited Saturday's game with left groin tightness. He went 2-for-2 with a run scored before leaving. The 28-year-old will undergo additional testing after the game and is considered day-to-day. Gallo is off to a slow start to the season, slashing .153/.254/.271 with two home runs and three RBI […]

Byron Buxton Dealing With A Right Hand Contusion

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hand) was a late scratch from Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays due to a right-hand contusion. He was removed from the starting lineup for precautionary reasons. The 28-year-old isn't expected to miss much time and is day-to-day. Over his last five games, Buxton has been on fire, hitting […]

Mitch Haniger Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. He sustained a high-ankle sprain during Friday's loss to the Miami Marlins. After being recently activated from the COVID-19 IL on Friday, the 31-year-old is set to miss weeks. Haniger was off to a slow start, slashing .200/.222/.486 with three home […]

Browns Select David Bell No. 99 Overall

The Cleveland Browns selected Purdue wide receiver David Bell 99th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. He is a physically productive receiver who caught 93 passes for 1,286 yards and six touchdowns over 11 games in 2021. Despite a strong track record in college, the 21-year-old's draft stock fell after he ran just a 4.65 […]

Washington Selects Brian Robinson Jr. No. 98 Overall

The Washington Commanders selected Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. with the No. 148 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The 23-year-old sat behind Najee Harris for four years before finally starting as a fifth-year player. He is a short-yardage bruiser and broke out with 1,343 yards and 14 touchdowns for Alabama in 2021. Robinson […]

Panthers Take Quarterback Matt Corral 94th Overall

The Carolina Panthers selected Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral with the 94th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He will compete with Sam Darnold for the team's starting quarterback gig in 2022. Carolina traded back into the third round to select Mississippi product. The 23-year-old was one in a high-octane offense, throwing 3,349 yards, 20 touchdowns, […]

Tampa Bay Selects Rachaad White No. 91 Overall

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Arizona State running back Rachaad White with the No. 91 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He will compete with Giovani Bernard and Ke'Shawn Vaughn to be Leonard Fournette's top backup. The 23-year-old averaged 6.4 yards per carry while rushing for 1,006 yards and 15 touchdowns over 11 games. […]

Broncos Select Greg Dulcich No. 80 Overall

The Denver Broncos selected UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich with the No. 80th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He has excellent ball skills and the ability to find space and get open. The 22-year-old is a skilled receiver, racking up 42 catches for 725 yards and five touchdowns over 12 games for UCLA […]

Falcons Select Desmond Ridder No. 74 Overall

The Atlanta Falcons selected Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder with the 74th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He has a solid arm and isn't the most accurate passer. The 22-year-old does boast good speed and athleticism. The 22-year-old was just the second quarterback taken in the 2022 NFL Draft behind Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett. Ridder threw […]

Colts Select Jelani Woods No. 73 Overall

The Indianapolis Colts selected Virginia tight end Jelani Woods with the No. 73rd pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He spent most of his college career as a blocking tight end at Oklahoma State before breaking out with 44 receptions for 598 yards and eight touchdowns after transferring to Virginia. Woods will give new Colts […]

Bears Select Velus Jones Jr. With Pick 71

The Chicago Bears selected Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. with the No.71 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He has elite speed and generated 2.67 yards per route. The 24-year-old caught 62 passes for 807 yards and seven touchdowns over 13 games in 2021. He should carve out a role on special teams and […]

Cardinals Take Trey McBride With The 55th Pick

The Arizona Cardinals selected Colorado tight end Trey McBride, with the No.55 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He was the first tight end selected in the 2022 NFL Draft after hauling in 90 receptions for 1,121 yards and one touchdown over 12 games in 2021. The 22-year-old won the 2021 John Mackey Award and […]

Bills Select James Cook With The 63rd Pick

The Buffalo Bills selected Georgia running back James Cook with the 63rd pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He racked up 728 yards, and seven touchdowns on 113 carries for Georgia in 2021. The 22-year-old is the younger brother of Minnesota Vikings star running back Dalvin Cook and will give the Bills top pass-catching back […]

Baker Mayfield Could Be Traded To Carolina By The Weekend

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield reportedly could be traded to the Carolina Panthers by the weekend. According to Kimberly A. Martin of ESPN, the Panthers' pursuit of Mayfield continues to heat up, and he could end up in Carolina by the weekend. If acquired, the former No.1 overall pick would compete with Sam Darnold for […]

Jameson Williams Expects To Be Ready By Training Camp

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee) is expected to be ready by training camp. He tore his ACL in the National Championship game and continues to progress in his recovery. The No. 12 pick in the NFL Draft can make huge plays after the catch and is expected to be quarterback Jared Goff's top […]

Taylor Rogers Secures Seventh Save On Thursday

San Diego Padres pitcher Taylor Rogers allowed one hit and no walks while striking out one over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Thursday's 7-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He entered the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead and tossed a scoreless inning to notch his seventh save of the year. […]

Luis Robert Could Return Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) could return against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. According to manager Tony LaRussa, Robert's chances are improving to play Friday. The 24-year-old "looked good" during pregame workouts. Robert had missed six games due to groin discomfort. He will avoid a trip to the injured list and should […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Expected To Be Available Friday

Toronto Blue Jays' first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (foot) is expected to be available for Friday's game against the Houston Astros. He fouled a ball off his foot on Wednesday, but the injury shouldn't keep him out for long. Guerrero was available to pinch-hit in Thursday's game but didn't make an appearance. The 23-year-old underwent […]

Nolan Arenado Appeals Two-Game Suspension

St. Louis Cardinals' third baseman Nolan Arenado was in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks and is appealing his two-game suspension. He was suspended two games for his role in Wednesday's bench-clearing altercation with the New York Mets. The 31-year-old will remain in the lineup while he appeals his suspension. He is […]

Jordan Hicks Expected To Start Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks (wrist) is expected to make his next start Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. After being hit by a comebacker, the right-hander was removed from last Tuesday's start against the Mets with a right wrist contusion. His X-rays on his injured wrist came back negative, and Hicks avoided a significant […]

Jack Flaherty Ramps Up Throwing Distance

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) advanced to throwing off flat ground from 240 feet on Wednesday. He continues to progress in his recovery from right shoulder inflammation and could throw off a mound soon. The 26-year-old has been sidelined since the beginning of Spring Training and is still ways away from returning to […]

Casey Mize Starts Throwing Program Monday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (elbow) began a throwing program in Lakeland on Monday. The 24-year-old is currently on the 10-day injured list with a medial elbow sprain. After being shut down the last two weeks, he will look to build up his pitch count. The right-hander owns a 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and a […]

Kevin Newman Exits Tuesday's Game Early

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman (groin) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers due to groin tightness. He was bothered by a groin issue earlier in the year, which caused him to miss three games. The 28-year-old went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored before exiting. The severity of Newman's injury […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative For Jordan Hicks

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks (wrist) underwent X-rays on his bruised right wrist, which were negative. He was removed from Tuesday's start against the Mets with a right wrist contusion after being hit by a comebacker. The 26-year-old appears to have avoided a significant injury and is considered day-to-day. Hicks is scheduled to start […]