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Dolphins Offensive Line In Transition
Miami Dolphins right tackle Jesse Davis could be the only 2019 starter assured of a starting job in 2020. Offensive line coach Steve Marshall is the team's third offensive line coach in the last 11 months. Miami is still determining whether second-rounder Robert Hunt is better suited to play guard or tackle as a rookie. […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJake Lamb Should Have Inside Track At DH
Arizona Diamondbacks corner infielder Jake Lamb should have the inside track as the primary designated hitter this year with the universal DH in play in both leagues. However, injuries and inconsistency (75 OPS+) the last two years have left him with plenty to prove. Lamb has a weak .594 OPS against lefties, too. But if […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoAndrew McCutchen, Jay Bruce Could Split DH Role
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen (knee) could be used frequently in the designated hitter spot early in the season so that he can ease his way into a tight schedule while coming off a torn ACL. But when he's ready for the outfield full time, veteran outfielder Jay Bruce could be the primary option at […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoDaniel Murphy Likely To Be Primary Rockies DH
Colorado Rockies youngsters Garrett Hampson, Sam Hilliard and Brendan Rodgers could be options for the designated hitter with the universal DH in play this year, but the Rockies will likely use first baseman/second baseman Daniel Murphy for much of the time. With Murphy at DH, Ryan McMahon could play first, with Hampson or Rodgers at […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoNot Much Traction Between Chiefs, Chris Jones
There hasn't been much traction on long-term contract talks between the Kansas City Chiefs and defensive tackle Chris Jones, according to a source. The Chiefs want Jones back long-term, but the coronavirus pandemic has played a big part with teams not know what the salary cap will be next year. Clarity from the league before […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoKyle Schwarber Profiles Better As DH
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Schwarber has never been much to look at defensively, which is why he figures to be the team's primary designated hitter with the universal DH in play in 2020. Steven Souza Jr. missed all of last year with a left knee injury, but if he's healthy, left field should be his […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMatt Carpenter Could Preserve Health In DH Spot
MLB.com's David Adler projects St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter to be the team's primary designated hitter with the universal DH in play this year. Carpenter has been in the MVP conversation multiple times in his career, most recently in 2018, but injuries caused him to struggle to a .226/.334/.392 slash line in 2019. […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoAaron Jones Will Work Harder With A.J. Dillon Around
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones, who had a career year in 2019, thinks rookie running back A.J. Dillon's arrival will push him to work even harder entering the 2020 season. The Packers drafted Dillon 62nd overall in the second round back in April. Jones is also entering the last year of his deal, […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoDominic Smith Could Be An Option At DH
If New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is healthy, he figures to be the team's primary designated hitter this year, given his recent injury history. But if he's not ready for the start of the season in late July, first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith and third baseman/outfielder J.D. Davis are both good options. Neither player is […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJesse Winker Could Be Beneficiary Of DH
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos and infielder Mike Moustakas could both see time at designated hitter this year if the team wants to improve defensively, but outfielder Jesse Winker might be the biggest beneficiary of the new rule this year in the National League. Winker has a career .909 OPS against right-handers but hasn't impressed […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoGregg Williams Wants To Keep Jamal Adams Around
New York Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams doesn't want All-Pro safety Jamal Adams going anywhere after he asked for a trade. “He has to handle his contract,” Williams said. “He’ll do all that kind of stuff… I’m hoping everything goes well. I love coaching him. And I got his back.” Adams was tied for the […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoIndians To Put George Valera On Taxi Squad
Cleveland Indians outfield prospect George Valera, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is expected to be on the team's taxi squad when rosters are officially announced. Valera will turn 20 years old in November, so he's a long shot to see a major league call-up during the shortened 60-game regular season. The native […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMarco Luciano Expected To Be On Taxi Squad
San Francisco Giants shortstop prospect Marco Luciano, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is expected to be on the team's taxi squad when rosters are officially announced. Luciano will not turn 19 years old until September, so he's an extreme long shot to get a big league call-up during the shortened 60-game regular […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoNoelvi Marte To Serve On M's Taxi Squad
Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Noelvi Marte, the team's No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is expected to be on the team's taxi squad when the rosters are officially announced. Marte doesn't turn 19 years old until October, so the Mariners are clearly just including him on the taxi squad to continue the youngster's development. In […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoIvan Herrera Expected To Be On Taxi Squad
St. Louis Cardinals catching prospect Ivan Herrera, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is expected to be on the team's taxi squad when rosters are officially announced. Herrera hit a combined .284/.374/.405 with nine home runs, 47 RBI and 48 runs scored in 87 games for Single-A Peoria and High-A Palm Beach in […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoDiamondbacks Sign First-Rounder Bryce Jarvis
The Arizona Diamondbacks signed their top pick Bryce Jarvis to a deal that includes a $2.65 million signing bonus on Thursday. The bonus is less than the $3.48 million that the No. 18 overall slot was worth. The right-hander out of Duke has a fastball that sits at 94-96 mph, a changeup and an improved […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoCorbin Carroll, Geraldo Perdomo Will Be On Taxi Squad
Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Corbin Carroll and shortstop prospect Geraldo Perdomo will be on the team's taxi squad when rosters are announced, according to a source. Carroll hasn't played above short-season A-ball but is one of the team's best young players and is rated as Arizona's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. Perdomo comes in […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoWander Franco Expected To Be On Taxi Squad
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, the top prospect in baseball in 2020 per MLB Pipeline, is expected to be on the team's taxi squad when the roster is officially announced, according to a source. Franco should already be owned in dynasty/keeper leagues, but it might still be a long shot for him to see […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoGiants Might Not Use Five-Man Rotation
San Francisco Giants president Farhan Zaidi said that the team may not have a five-man rotation for the shortened 60-game 2020 season. Zaidi said that the Giants may use "tandem guys" this year. San Francisco isn't the only major league team that is considering something similar, as the Braves and Dodgers also hinted that they […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoKike Hernandez The Primary Option At DH For Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Kike Hernandez is the primary projected designated hitter for the team during the shortened 2020 season, but Matt Beaty, Gavin Lux, Joc Pederson, A.J. Pollock, Edwin Rios, Chris Taylor and Will Smith could also be options. The Dodgers have an extremely deep roster with plenty of options to rotate at DH […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoDodgers Have Positive COVID-19 Tests
Los Angeles Dodgers president Andrew Friedman said that members of the organization have tested positive for COVID-19, but Friedman didn't say how many and whether they were players or coaches. None of those that tested positive had "problematic" symptoms. The Dodgers are not alone, as a handful of other teams around the league have reported […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoPete Crow-Armstrong Signs For Full Slot Value
The New York Mets signed rookie outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong for $3.359 million on Thursday at full slot value for the No. 19 overall pick of the draft. Crow-Armstrong, a Vanderbilt commit, is an excellent defender in center field because of his plus speed. He can also hit and should add additional power as his body […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMariners Sign First-Rounder Emerson Hancock
The Seattle Mariners signed rookie right-handed pitcher Emerson Hancock, their first-round pick at No. 6 overall, for $5.7 million on Thursday. It comes just under the slot value of $5.742 million for the sixth overall pick in the draft. Hancock comes out of Georgia and has the best combination of polish and stuff in this […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoLance Lynn To Start On Opening Day
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Lance Lynn will get the nod for the team on Opening Day in late July. Of course, Lynn must remain healthy and virus-free during spring training 2.0, which will kick off late next week. The 33-year-old right-hander had one of the best seasons of his career in his first season with […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoSeveral D-Backs Players Test Positive For COVID-19
One player on the Arizona Diamondbacks 40-man roster, "several" minor leaguers and one minor league coach have tested positive for COVID-19 over the last week, according to a team official. No identities have been released, but a source says that more than 70 of the 80-plus tests came back negative. All of the positive tests […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoTraining Camps To Open As Scheduled
The NFL has advised teams that training camps are expected to begin as scheduled on July 28, with rookies and selected players allowed to report earlier, according to executive vice president Jeff Pash. Commissioner Roger Goodell also said that the league's focus is to "get ready for games at our stadiums and to engage our […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJosh Gordon Hopes To Hear Back In 30 Days
Free-agent wide receiver Josh Gordon has applied for reinstatement by the NFL and is hoping to hear back from commissioner Roger Goodell within the next 30 days. Gordon could meet with the commissioner either in person or virtually. He's been staying clean but hasn't been drug tested recently during the coronavirus pandemic. At age 29, […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoOdell Beckham Jr. 100 Percent Healthy
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (hernia) is "free and clear." "He's 100 percent and looking really good" following sports hernia surgery. Cleveland's offense was dysfunctional last year, mainly because of a poor offensive line, but OBJ was also playing through injury for most of the year, which […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoDaniel Jones Bulking Up
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is bulking up in preparation for his first full season as the Giants starter under center. Jones, who stands at 6-foot-5, weighed 220 pounds as a rookie, but he's now closer to 230 pounds after hitting the weights hard this offseason. The second-year signal-caller wanted to put on a […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoBlaze Jordan Signs For $1.75 Million
The Boston Red Sox agreed to a $1.75 million bonus with third-rounder Blaze Jordan on Thursday, according to a source. The bonus is significantly higher than the slot value for the No. 89 overall pick, which is $667,900. Jordan is a 17-year-old third baseman from Mississippi who burst onto the scene at just 12 years […]
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