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Pirates Sign Shelby Miller To Minor League Deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed former All-Star right-hander Shelby Miller to a minor league deal on Saturday, according to sources. The 30-year-old former first-rounder of the St. Louis Cardinals in 2009 most recently pitched for the Chicago Cubs after signing a minors deal with them in the offseason. Miller allowed seven earned runs in his two […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoChris Sale To Face Live Hitters Saturday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) will make an important step in his recovery from Tommy John surgery on Saturday when he throws around 20 pitches to live hitters. It will be the first time that Sale has faced live hitters since spring training of last year. Manager Alex Cora thinks Sale will […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJohn Gant Bumped From Starting Rotation
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander John Gant is moving to the bullpen and will be available in relief in the near future. Gant was impressive early on for the Cardinals, but he was due for regression, and it has hit him hard recently. He has a decent 3.47 ERA on the season, but he's also sporting […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoDenzel Mims Not A Great Fit For New Offense
New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims will have to earn a starting role in training camp. The second-round pick in 2020 dealt with injuries in his rookie campaign and played in just nine games. Mims' overall stat line wasn't anything special, but he did flash an eye-popping 15.5 yards per catch. He missed some […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoVladimir Guerrero Jr. Homers Again Friday
Toronto Blue Jays corner infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit his major league-tying 25th home run of the season on Friday in the team's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Guerrero is now tied with San Diego Padres star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. for the major league lead in long balls after Tatis put on […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoShohei Ohtani Hits First Career Leadoff Home Run
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hit his first career leadoff home run (24th of the season) in the 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. It was also the hardest-hit (116.1 mph) leadoff homer by any player since Statcast was introduced in 2015. Ohtani's homer traveled an estimated 453 feet […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoFernando Tatis Jr. Passing On Home Run Derby
San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. said on Friday that he won't be participating in this year's Home Run Derby, largely because he doesn't want to risk further injury to his tender left shoulder. After the announcement, he proceeded to hit three home runs in the team's 11-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, raising […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoBengals Impressed With Auden Tate
Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan said he's been really impressed with wide receiver Auden Tate during offseason practices. "He sometimes gets forgotten, but he has a really unique skill set that makes him one of the best out there in terms of contested catches," Callahan said. "And he's huge. As a fourth receiver, he's […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJoe Burrow Has Looked Good
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's every move during offseason practices was closely followed, and coaches and teammates have been raving about the increased velocity on his passes. Burrow adapted well last year without an offseason or preseason, and everyone has been buzzing about the offenses potential in his second year with the addition of first-round […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoTaijuan Walker With Another Solid Start On Friday
New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker continued his excellent season in his first year with the Mets in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Walker picked up a no-decision, but he struck out five and walked only one while allowing just one earned run in his five innings […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoBrewers Could Be A Landing Spot For Trevor Story
The Milwaukee Brewers could be a potential landing spot for Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story. The two-time All-Star and Silver Slugger winner is expected to be traded, and the Rockies are listening to offers ahead of next month's trade deadline. The Brewers acquired Willy Adames from the Tampa Bay Rays last month, but they could […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoDanny Coulombe Starting Friday Against Indians
Minnesota Twins left-hander Danny Coulombe will make the start on Friday evening in his Twins debut against the Cleveland Indians. It will be a bullpen game, so fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting Coulombe to go deep into this ballgame. The 31-year-old southpaw had a fantastic 1.77 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 27:3 K:BB in 14 relief […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoNoah Syndergaard Does Some Light Jogging
New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) did some light jogging in the outfield before the first game of the team's doubleheader on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Syndergaard was shut down for six weeks in late-May after experiencing a setback with his surgically repaired right elbow during a rehab start in the minor […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoSpencer Howard To Start Monday
Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi said he expects starting pitcher Spencer Howard to start on Monday at the Cincinnati Reds, which will push right-hander Vince Velasquez to Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. No reason has been given for the switch. Howard has been up and down in his second major league season, going 0-2 with […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoEduardo Escobar Returns To D-Backs Lineup
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar (quadriceps) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the San Diego Padres. Escobar is back at the hot corner and is hitting third against Padres right-hander Chris Paddack. The veteran infielder missed the whole first half of the week after he strained his right quadriceps on Sunday, […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoDaniel Hudson Could Throw Bullpen Soon
Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said he's hoping that relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (elbow) will be able to throw a bullpen session either Monday or Tuesday. Hudson has been on the injured list since June 12 with elbow inflammation. The veteran right-hander has been throwing on flat ground and is nearing his return. The 34-year-old […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJeurys Familia Expected To Return Next Week
New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia's (hip) inflammation has been subsiding, and the expectation is that he will return from the injured list when he's eligible next week. The Mets are slowing getting healthier as we approach the All-Star break. Familia has a 3.63 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 24:15 K:BB over 22 1/3 innings […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMichael Kopech Making Excellent Progress
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said he saw "excellent progress" from relief pitcher Michael Kopech's (hamstring) simulated game on Friday. The plan is for Kopech to throw another simulated game on Monday. After that, the White Sox will determine if the right-hander will need to go on a rehab assignment. The 25-year-old has […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMarcus Stroman Expected To Make Next Start
New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (hip) "expects to make his next start," according to manager Luis Rojas. Stroman, who left his last start early due to left hip soreness, could take the mound next on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The right-hander gave the Mets and fantasy managers a huge scare in his […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMark Canha Lands On The Injured List
The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Mark Canha (hip) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a left hip strain. Infielder Vimael Machin was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Canha suffered the hip injury in Thursday's ball game. He's produced well for the A's and fantasy managers this year, batting .255/.375/.450 with 12 […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoPhillies Place Sam Coonrod On Injured List
The Philadelphia Phillies placed relief pitcher Sam Coonrod (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with right forearm tendinitis. The move is retroactive to June 24. In corresponding moves, infielder Nick Maton and right-hander Neftali Feliz were called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Right-hander David Hale was designated for assignment. On the year, Coonrod […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMets Expect Brandon Nimmo Back Next Week
New York Mets manager Luis Rojas said the team expects outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) back at some point next week. Nimmo has been out since May 2, but his return will be excellent news for both the Mets and fantasy managers. The 28-year-old was slashing .318/.430/.439 with a home run, seven runs scored, eight RBI […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMorgan Moses Signs One-Year Deal With Jets
Former Washington Football Team offensive tackle Morgan Moses is signing a one-year deal worth $3.6 million in base salary with the New York Jets on Friday, according to a source. Moses has never made a Pro Bowl, but he's coming off arguably the best season of his career and should be an upgrade over the […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJoe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase Haven't Missed A Beat
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said his connection with rookie wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is "right back to where it was" after the two were a record-setting duo at LSU. Their pre-established chemistry factored into the Bengals decision to draft Chase at No. 5 overall in this year's NFL draft. The two studied film together […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoGiants Waive Ryquell Armstead
The New York Giants waived former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead on Thursday. Armstead didn't play at all in 2020 while on the Reserve/COVID-19 list with the Jaguars, but he did manage to catch 14 of his 24 targets for 144 yards and two touchdowns in his rookie season in 2019. The 24-year-old former […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoKe'Shawn Vaughn's Chances Could Hinge On Special Teams
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians would like to see more of second-year running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn in the offense, but Arians said Vaughn's chances of playing could hinge on special teams. "Ke'Shawn's made a nice move but he has to be a better special teams players right now because of what's in front […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoAntonio Gibson Has Shown Improvement
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson has shown plenty of improvement during offseason practices this year. "It's like night and day," running backs coach Randy Jordan said. Transitioning from playing mostly receiver in college, Gibson rushed for 795 yards and 11 touchdowns in his rookie season in 2020. He averaged 4.34 yards per carry […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMiles Boykin, James Proche II On The Bubble?
Baltimore Ravens wide receivers Miles Boykin and James Proche II could be on the roster bubble during training camp. Marquise Brown, Sammy Watkins and rookie Rashod Bateman are easily the team's three best receivers, and Devin Duvernay's and rookie Tylan Wallace's spots are also secure. Boykin and Proche have performed reasonably well in offseason practices, […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJaylon Moore, Josh Oliver Standing Out
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jaylon Moore, who spent last season on the practice squad, was involved in every offseason practice and made highlight-reel-type catches in several of them. With a ton of receivers ahead of him on the practice squad, it's unlikely that Moore will make the roster. However, his improvement this year has been […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJ.K. Dobbins To Be More Involved In Passing Game
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins had an impressive rookie season, but the coaches have been vocal about their desire to get him more involved in the passing game in 2021. Dobbins has shown this offseason that's he's more than capable of contributing in the passing game out of the backfield. He was regularly involved […]
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