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Lane Johnson Remains Confident In Eagles O-Line
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson said he does not expect the Eagles offensive line to "miss a beat" in the 2020 season. The Eagles were expecting to bring back four of their five starting linemen from last season, but right guard Brandon Brooks suffered a torn Achilles a few weeks ago and will miss […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoMax Meyer Officially Signs With Marlins
The Miami Marlins have officially signed first-round pick Max Meyer. Meyer was the third overall pick, selected out of the University of Minnesota. He will be added to the Marlins 60-player pool, and is expected to be one of the fastest movers from the 2020 draft. He is most likely on the player pool so […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoCardinals to Add Elehuris Montero To Player Pool
The St. Louis Cardinals announced that they would be adding 21-year-old prospect Elehuris Montero to the main Busch Stadium Summer Camp player pool, bringing their total to 45 players. Montero plays the corner infield spots, and has been in the Cardinals system since he was signed for $300,000 in 2014. Montero has dealt with a […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoJalen Hurts Working Out With DeSean Jackson
Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts has been working out with teammate DeSean Jackson. Hurts posted videos on his Instagram account on Monday, showing the second-rounder working out in Florida with the veteran wide receiver. Jackson is recovering from core muscle surgery and Hurts is trying to impress his coaches after coach Doug Pederson (somewhat) […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoNick Vincent Signs With Marlins
The Miami Marlins agreed to terms on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with relief pitcher Nick Vincent. Vincent was released by the Giants over the weekend and didn't have to wait long to find a new team. Vincent has been a decent reliever with a few spots of upside in […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoDylan Carlson Part of the Cardinals Player Pool
St. Louis Cardinals top outfield prospect Dylan Carlson has been included in the Cardinals initial player pool for the 2020 season. Carlson got 39 plate appearances in the first version of spring training this year, slashing .313/.436/.469 in those Grapefruit League games. Carlson is only 21 and many teams are including their better prospects in […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoMatt Kemp Not On Marlins Initial Player-Pool List
Miami Marlins outfielder Matt Kemp was not included on the team's preliminary 60-man player pool list. The Marlins list only has 57 players on it for now, so Kemp still has a chance, but reports say the veteran outfielder just did not make much of an impression on the Marlins during the first spring training. […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoMax Meyer Likely To Be Included In 60-Player Pool
Miami Marlins first-round pick Max Meyer, a hard-throwing right-handed pitcher from the University of Minnesota, is likely to be included in the 60-player pool this season. The Marlins and Meyer have already verbally agreed to a contract, but of course the actual signing isn't official until "the ink dries." Still, Meyer is fully expected to […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoMarlins Player, Staff Member Test Positive For COVID-19
A Miami Marlins player and a staff member at the team's Jupiter, Florida, complex have both tested positive for COVID-19. Both are asymptomatic and will certainly be isolated for the next couple of weeks. With the MLB season getting started in late July and spring training 2.0 kicking off on July 1, this is almost […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoCardinals Agree To Terms With Jordan Walker
The St. Louis Cardinals signed first-round pick Jordan Walker for $2.9 million, a bit under the slot value of $3,132,300. Walker is a high school third baseman from Georgia that was a Duke recruit, but will now join the Cardinals organization instead. Walker has huge power potential as an athletic 6-foot-5 18-year-old. He may end […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoDak Prescott Officially Signs Franchise Tag
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has officially signed the franchise tag, committing to stay a Cowboy for at least the 2020 season. Dak and the Cowboys will have until July 15 to work out a long-term deal, but the franchise tag at least ensures that the Dallas signal-caller will report to training camp and other […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoJalen Reagor Predicted To Lead Eagles Receivers
Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Jalen Reagor was predicted to lead the Eagles wide receivers in receptions and snaps by SiriusXM's Adam Caplan. It's a big prediction from a writer who has covered the Eagles for a while now. DeSean Jackson will serve as a deep threat but won't likely see huge volume, and Alshon […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoDaniel Jones Draws Mixed Reviews from Joe Judge
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones drew mixed results from head coach Joe Judge in a phone call with NFL Media Reporter Kim Jones. Judge said Jones, "obviously [...] has a skill set to work with. He throws a good, accurate ball, has good arm strength." But then he added, "There are some things he […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoAldrick Rosas Arrested in California on Monday
New York Giants kicker Aldrick Rosas was arrested on Monday morning following a hit-and-run incident in Chico, California. This was confirmed to NFL.com by the California Highway Patrol. According to the report, Rosas was driving at around 100 mph when he collided with another vehicle at an intersection and then attempted to flee the scene. […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoTerry McLaurin Has Impressed Ron Rivera So Far
Washington Redskins second-year wide receiver Terry McLaurin has impressed his new coach Ron Rivera so far. Rivera said that McLaurin has been, "a treat" and "a guy that could be on the verge (of stardom), he really is. He reminds me so much of a D.J. Moore that we had in Carolina. Just an outstanding […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoAldon Smith Feels Great Despite a Long Break
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith reportedly "feels great" despite not appearing in an NFL game since Nov. 10, 2015. Smith said: "I still feel young. I still can move well. I still have a great knowledge of the game, if not better knowledge of the game." Smith is still just 30 years old and […]
David A Marcillo 4 years ago"There's a Role" For Adrian Peterson In The Washington Offense
Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Scott Turner said, "I have a ton of respect for Adrian...There's a role for that type of back." Adrian Peterson will be entering his age-35 season and has over 14,000 yards on his legs, but proved to still be a solid option in 2019, running for 898 yards at a 4.3 […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoBlake Jarwin Ready To Fill Jason Witten's Shoes
Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin will finally get his chance to be the unquestioned TE1 in Dallas this season. With Jason Witten off to Las Vegas to play with the Raiders, Jarwin is at the top of the Cowboys tight end depth chart. Not only did the Cowboys show their confidence in Jarwin by […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoCardinals Reopen Spring Facility; No Furloughs Planned
The St. Louis Cardinals announced that they have reopened their spring training facility (Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Florida) for "very limited" access to baseball activities. They have also notified all full-time staff that they will continue to be paid their full salaries through the end of June, and that there are no planned […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoDeandre Baker Pleads Not Guilty To All Charges
New York Giants cornerback Deandre Baker pleaded not guilty to all eight of the charges related to the armed robbery in South Florida last week. Baker and Seahawks corner Quinton Dunbar were allegedly involved in an altercation that ended up with Baker receiving four counts of armed robbery with a firearm and four counts of […]
David A Marcillo 4 years agoDaniel Jones Focusing on Ball Security
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had a mostly encouraging rookie season in 2019, but there were some concerning signs. Chief among them were his 18 fumbles. While following stay-at-home orders, Jones has been working on various exercises to help him keep the ball in his hands before making throws. He told reporters he has […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoLeSean McCoy Could See Himself Returning To Eagles
Free-agent running back LeSean McCoy will be playing his 12th and likely final season in 2020, but he is currently without a team. McCoy has played for the Eagles, Bills and Chiefs and racked up over 11,000 rushing yards, six Pro Bowl appearances, two All-Pro selections and a Lombardi Trophy. He has openly said he […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoTyrone Crawford "Feeling Great" About the 2020 Season
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford said that he is "feeling great" as he recovers from surgeries to both of his hips. He said he is, "feeling awesome, ready to go" for the 2020 season. Hip issues kept Crawford from playing much in 2019, as he appeared in just four games. As long as he […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoAlex Smith Seen Working Out in Video
Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith (leg) was seen working out in a birthday video posted on Instagram by his wife, Elizabeth. The video showed Smith doing cone drills, running bootlegs, and throwing the ball. Smith is still going through a now 18-month recovery for 17 surgeries that almost cost him to lose his leg and […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoCooper Rush Claimed By The Giants
The New York Giants claimed quarterback Cooper Rush off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys. Rush was placed on waivers after the Cowboys signed former Bengals legend Andy Dalton to backup starter Dak Prescott. Rush is reunited with Jason Garrett, who is now working as offensive coordinator for the Giants. Rush will compete with Colt McCoy […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoEagles Are "Married" to Carson Wentz
Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman gave quarterback Carson Wentz quite a vote of confidence on Thursday, stating "We are married to Carson Wentz. Coach Pederson & I, (team owner) Mr. Lurie & I — we are all married to Carson. We’ve shown it with our actions." That all came into question a bit last […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoAndrew Miller Back To Normal
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Miller (fingers) has been able to get past all of the concerns he had during the early part of spring training and is back to a normal throwing program. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Miller is on a "normal program" and is "no longer an injury update." Miller […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoMiles Mikolas Encouraged By His Recovery
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (forearm) has reportedly been "encouraged" by how his forearm has responded to rest and how it has recovered to some higher intensity throwing sessions. Mikolas has thrown two bullpen sessions so far, and the Cardinals think their starter will be ready to go whenever MLB is able to […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoBrett Cecil Almost Ready For Mound Work
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Brett Cecil (hamstring) will reportedly be ready to begin throwing off a mound within the next week or two. Cecil is recovering from a severe hamstring injury and has been progressing through his rehab slowly. His throwing program will progress as the team learns more about when the baseball season […]
David A Marcillo 5 years agoJordan Hicks Throwing Bullpen Sessions
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks (elbow) has progressed in his rehab from Tommy John surgery to the point where he has started throwing bullpen sessions. Cardinals president John Mozeliak says Hicks is throwing at "moderate intensity" and that everything has gone well. Hicks had surgery last June and was originally expected to be […]
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