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Players Reject MLB's Latest Offer
The Major League Baseball Players Association asked the league to set a schedule for the 2020 season rather than submit another counterproposal. "Further dialogue with the league would be futile. It's time to get back to work. Tell us when and where," MLBPA executive director Tony Clark said in a statement. The league has suggested […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoKyler Murray Very Comfortable In Cardinals Offense
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was extremely confident and comfortable working in head coach Kliff Kingsbury's Air Raid offense last year because of his familiarity with it in college. "Coming from where he was at -- Texas A&M and then Oklahoma, where they give him that freedom -- there's a comfort level that he's had […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMarco Raya, Kala'i Rosario Close Out Twins Draft
The Minnesota Twins selected United South High School pitcher Marco Raya with the 128th overall pick in the fourth round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. They finished off their draft this year by taking Waiakea High School outfielder Kala'i Rosario in the fifth round (158th overall). Raya is a high-upside 17-year-old right-hander despite […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoTy Brown Among Astros Final Draft Selections
The Houston Astros selected Vanderbilt pitcher Ty Brown with the 101st overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Houston wrapped up their draft by taking Tennessee outfielder Zach Daniels in the fourth round (131st overall) and UC San Diego shortstop Shay Whitcomb in the fifth round with the final […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoDodgers Go With Speed In Jake Vogel In Third Round
The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Huntington Beach High School outfielder Jake Vogel with the 100th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. The Blue proceeded to take Virginia Tech catcher Carson Taylor in the fourth round (130th overall) and Central Arkansas pitcher Gavin Stone in the fifth round (159th […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoTrevor Hauver, Beck Way Conclude Yankees 2020 Draft
The New York Yankees selected Arizona State second baseman Trevor Hauver with the 99th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. The Yanks closed out their draft by selecting Northwest Florida State right-handed pitcher Beck Way in the fourth round (129th overall). New York had only three draft picks […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMichael Guldberg, Dane Acker Under-The-Radar Picks For A's
The Oakland Athletics selected Georgia Tech outfielder Michael Guldberg with the 98th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. They went on to take Oklahoma pitcher Dane Acker in the fourth round (127th overall) and Washington pitcher Stevie Emanuels in the fifth round (157th overall). Guldberg isn't big at […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoAtlanta Continues To Focus On Pitching In Draft
The Atlanta Braves selected Michigan outfielder Jesse Franklin V with the 97th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. They followed that up with Clemson pitcher Spencer Strider in the fourth round (126th overall) and Texas pitcher Bryce Elder in the fifth round (156th overall). Franklin is strong from […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoRays Take Two Righties Among Final Three Picks
The Tampa Bay Rays selected St. Joseph High School pitcher Hunter Barnhart with the 96th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. The Rays added to their roster by taking University of California - Davis shortstop Tanner Murray in the fourth round and Central Florida pitcher Jeff Hakanson in […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMaxx Crosby Has Sights Set On Chiefs QB
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby had 10 sacks in his rookie season in 2019, but he wasn't able to take down Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. "He’s a different type of player too. He’s one of those guys. He just backpedals, he’ll throw the ball from weird angles, it’s not like sacking […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoKyler Murray Anxious To Work With Receivers
Arizona Cardinals quarterbacks Brett Hundley and Chris Streveler are building chemistry with wide receivers Christian Kirk, Trent Sherfield and others, but quarterback Kyler Murray remains in Dallas. Larry Fitzgerald said they are trying to work out the logistics to convene before training camp and that Murray "is anxious to get with his teammates." "Talking to […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMLB, Players Remain At Impasse
MLB's latest return-to-play proposal has left the Players Association frustrated and increased the likelihood of commissioner Rob Manfred instituting a shortened season without input from the union, according to sources familiar with the situation. Dan Halem, the deputy commissioner, accused the players' union of causing "enormous damage to the sport" with its negotiating posture. The […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoIndians Mix It Up With Final Three Picks
The Cleveland Indians selected Mira Costa High School outfielder Petey Halpin with the 95th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. The Tribe continued with Santa Margarita High School shortstop Milan Tolentino in the fourth round and Vanderbilt pitcher Mason Hickman in the fifth round. Halpin has impressive tools […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMarquise Blair Could Take Over In Nickel Role
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that safety Marquise Blair will "get a lot of consideration to contribute" in a nickel role covering the slot this season. Ugo Amadi was the main nickel cornerback last season but struggled in coverage and will be pushed by Blair this summer. Blair, a second-round pick last year, […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoTitans Continue To Monitor Jadeveon Clowney
The Tennessee Titans remain interested in free-agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, but the Titans haven't had recent conversations with him, according to general manager Jon Robinson. "I know he wants to play," Robinson said. "I think we would be a pretty good fit for him. There was some mutual interest there when we started the […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoBrandon Aiyuk Recovered From Core Surgery
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is fully recovered from his core surgery. Taken 25th overall in April's draft, Aiyuk has been taking part in throwing sessions with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and others this offseason. The 22-year-old from Arizona State isn't the fastest wideout around, but he's a yard-after-the-catch monster and could thrive […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJalen Hurd Taking Part In Throwing Sessions
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd (back) was catching passes from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during a throwing session on Friday that also includes receivers Kendrick Bourne and Chris Thompson. Hurd didn't play at all in his rookie season after being drafted in the third round, but he looks to be recovered from his injury […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoBlake Snell Resumes Bullpen Sessions
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Friday that consisted of 15 fastballs. It was Snell's first time throwing off a mound since spring training was canceled in mid-March. The left-hander had a cortisone injection on Feb. 28 but has used the stoppage to rest his body and arm […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoNats Go With Reliever Holden Powell Among Final Picks
The Washington Nationals selected UCLA pitcher Holden Powell with the 94th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Following Powell, Washington selected Oklahoma catcher Brady Lindsly in the fourth round and San Jacinto College North lefty pitcher Mitchell Parker in the fifth round. Powell is an attractive late-inning reliever […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoIan Bedell Gives Cards A High Floor In Fourth Round
The St. Louis Cardinals selected Oklahoma left-handed pitcher Levi Prater with the 93rd overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. The Red Birds followed that up with Missouri pitcher Ian Bedell in the fourth round and Long Beach State outfielder LJ Jones IV in the fifth round. Prater gets […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoBrewers Target Power, Speed And Versatility Late In Draft
The Milwaukee Brewers selected Central Michigan catcher Zavier Warren with the 92nd overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. They went on to select Cincinnati outfielder Joey Wiemer in the fourth round and University of Louisiana at Lafayette shortstop Hayden Cantrelle in the fifth round. Warren is versatile and […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMets Dig Deeper To Close Their 2020 Draft
The New York Mets selected San Diego State shortstop Anthony Walters with the 91st overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. New York followed that up with Arizona catcher Matthew Dyer in the fourth round and University of New Orleans pitcher Eric Orze in the fifth round. Walters, 6-foot-1, […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoD-Backs Take A.J. Vukovich Among Their Final Day 2 Picks
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Green Hope High School left-handed pitcher Liam Norris with the 90th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. The Snakes then selected East Troy High School third baseman A.J. Vukovich in the fourth round and Bellarmine University pitcher Brandon Pfaadt in the fifth round. Norris […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoBlaze Jordan Highlights BoSox's Final Picks In 2020
The Boston Red Sox selected DeSoto Central High School third baseman Blaze Jordan with the 89th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Boston proceeded to select Hawaii left-handed pitcher Jeremy Wu-Yelland in the fourth round and Florida State lefty pitcher Shane Drohan in the fifth and final round. […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJordan Nwogu, Luke Little Cap Off Cubbies 2020 Draft
The Chicago Cubs selected Michigan outfielder Jordan Nwogu with the 88th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. The Cubbies went on to draft San Jacinto College North left-handed pitcher Luke Little in the fourth round and Panther Creek High School pitcher Koen Moreno in the fifth round. Nwogu's […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoPhillies Land Athletic Casey Martin On Day 2 Of Draft
The Philadelphia Phillies selected Arkansas shortstop Casey Martin with the 87th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Texas proceeded to take South Florida pitcher Carson Ragsdale in the fourth round and Georgia Tech outfielder Baron Radcliff with their pick in the fifth round. Martin is an incredible athlete […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoAntonio Brown Won't Receive Jail Time
Free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown pleaded no contest on Friday to charges related to his felony battery charge with a moving truck driver in January. Brown will not face jail time but will serve a two-year probation and was given 100 hours of community service and a mandatory psych evaluation. However, the former Steeler's status […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMitchell Trubisky Says Bears Are Still His Team
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky still thinks the Bears are his team despite the fact that the team has said that there will be an open competition between himself and veteran Nick Foles this summer. "I think I was kind of pissed off in a good way. I've been motivated ever since. I think it's […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoRangers Take High-Ceiling Lefty Among Final Three Selections
The Texas Rangers selected Pine Forest High School pitcher Tekoah Roby with the 86th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. They followed that up by taking Central Catholic High School lefty pitcher Dylan MacLean in the fourth round and Carlsbad High School shortstop Thomas Saggese in the fifth […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoGiants Close Out Draft With Three Hurlers
The San Francisco Giants selected De La Salle High School left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison with the 85th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. They followed that up by going with Arizona State pitcher R.J. Dabovich in the fourth round and Le Moyne College pitcher Ryan Murphy in the […]
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