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Earl Thomas Willing To Play For Raiders
Disgruntled Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas has expressed interest in playing for the Oakland Raiders and reached out to owner Mark Davis in Las Vegas, according to a source. All offseason the Dallas Cowboys were the likely landing spot for Thomas' services, but the Seahawks asking price has been too high. Thomas wants out […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoRanger Suarez To Make Debut Against Reds
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitching prospect Ranger Suarez is set to make his major league debut against the Reds on Thursday. Suarez is the team's ninth-ranked prospect. The left-hander is 5-3 with a sparkling 2.38 ERA and 1.15 WHIP over 15 starts between Double-A Reading and Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He doesn't miss a lot of bats, […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoTodd Frazier To Start Rehab Assignment Soon
New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier (ribs) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment soon. He will hit on Tuesday. Frazier has been out since July 8 but should be able to return soon, barring any setbacks. He strikes out way too much to help in average (.217), but he does have […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoFranklin Barreto Optioned To Minors
Oakland Athletics shortstop Franklin Barreto was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday to make room for starting pitcher Frankie Montas. Barreto is the future at the position for the A's, but he's struggled at the plate in his rookie season, hitting .214 with three home runs and 10 RBI over 56 at-bats. Expect Barreto to […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoAustin Hays Doing Baseball Activities
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (ankle) has done baseball activities at Double-A Bowie the last couple of days and is improving. He will join Single-A Aberdeen soon on a minor league assignment. Hays last played for Bowie on May 24, so he's been out a while. MLB.com lists Hays as the team's third overall prospect, […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoEzekiel Ansah Lands On PUP List
Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (knee) is starting training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list after having knee surgery this spring. Ansah had 44 tackles and 12 sacks in 14 games for the Lions last year. He has potential to record double-digit sacks again, but his injury history makes him a risky […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoKolton Miller Could Start At Left Tackle
With Oakland Raiders left tackle Donald Penn (foot) coming off Lisfranc surgery, rookie offensive tackle Kolton Miller could overtake him as the starting left tackle to begin the year. Head coach Jon Gruden was impressed with Miller during the offseason program while Penn was limited while rehabbing his injury. Miller was a first-round pick and […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJ.J. Watt Ready For Full Season
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (knee) "crushed" his conditioning test on Monday and is ready to play a full season. Watt is coming along nicely, but he has been limited to just eight games due to injuries in the last two seasons. When healthy, Watt is a beast on defense and is a difference […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMatt Breida Will Be Involved In 2018
San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon will be heavily used in 2018, but backup Matt Breida will remain involved. Even with Carlos Hyde touching the ball 299 times last year, Breida still managed 126 touches (105 rushes, 21 catches) in head coach Kyle Shanahan's system. 49ers.com's Joe Fann expects Breida to be just as […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoSam Darnold Hasn't Reported To Training Camp
New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold hasn't reported to training camp as of Tuesday, according to a source. He's staying away because his contract isn't done yet. However, official practices don't begin until Friday, so there is still time. The third overall pick in the draft may be the most NFL-ready of all the […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoTodd Gurley Finalizing Four-Year Extension
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley is finalizing a four-year extension worth $60 million on Tuesday. The deal includes $45 million in guarantees and will tie him to LA for the next six seasons. Gurley was a fantasy MVP last year in head coach Sean McVay's offense. With LA's offense only improving and quarterback […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDak Prescott Worked On Mechanics In Offseason
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott worked out with 3DQB in California in the offseason, training with former NFL QB John Beck under a program designed by Tom House and Adam Dedeaux. 3DQB has worked with quarterbacks such as Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Jared Goff and Blake Bortles. Prescott also dropped around 10 pounds in the […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoKyle Funkhouser To Miss Rest Of Season
Detroit Tigers starting pitching prospect Kyle Funkhouser (foot) suffered a fracture to the fifth metatarsal on his right foot while turning his ankle on an uneven sidewalk and will require season-ending surgery. The Tigers expect him to make a full recovery and be ready for spring training next year. The team's seventh-ranked prospect had recently […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDaniel Poncedeleon Optioned, Austin Gomber Recalled
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon, who threw seven no-hit innings in his major league debut on Monday, is being optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday to make room for starting pitcher Austin Gomber. Gomber will make his first big league start against the Reds on Tuesday. Poncedeleon will surely be back up at […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCubs Considering Dylan Bundy, Kevin Gausman
The Chicago Cubs have talked to the Baltimore Orioles regarding starting pitchers Dylan Bundy and Kevin Gausman, as well as closer Zach Britton, according to sources. As of Monday night, the Cubs didn't seem as engaged on Britton as other clubs. Bundy and Gausman haven't been that great for the O's or fantasy owners, but […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoPadres Making Push For Chris Archer
The San Diego Padres are making a "big push" to land Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer. However, any potential deal looks like a long shot because his team-friendly deal pays him just $7.5 million next year with club options for 2021 and 2022. The Padres would have to part with several young prospects […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoHayden Hurst Returns To Practice
Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Hayden Hurst returned to practice Tuesday after missing several practices with a soft-tissue injury. Hurst should be fine and is expected to see plenty of playing time in his first season in the NFL. He has interesting upside as a pass catcher but probably won't make a huge impact in […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMalcolm Mitchell Did Not Have Surgery
New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) had a procedure on his knee, but it wasn't surgery. The procedure was done to accelerate healing, and the Patriots have also been trying to trade him. Mitchell showed promise in his rookie year but missed all of last season with the knee issues and doesn't appear […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoSpencer Ware Restructures Deal
The Kansas City Chiefs restructured their deal with running back Spencer Ware, with $725,000 of his $1.45 million base salary being converted into incentives, according to a source. He'll have a good shot at reaching those incentives and making the full $1.45 million. Ware is coming off a serious knee injury that kept him out […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCurtis Samuel Expected To Be Cleared For Training Camp
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (ankle), who suffered a season-ending injury in Week 10 of his rookie year, is expected to be fully cleared to take part in training camp. The Panthers will likely be cautious with the speedster. Samuel had only 19 catches for 179 yards without a score in his rookie campaign, […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoChristian McCaffrey Could See 200 Carries
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey will once again play a major part in the offense, and head coach Ron Rivera said he wouldn't be surprised if the second-year back reached 200 carries after having just 117 in 2017. The team is confident in McCaffrey's ability to run between the tackles, and he bulked up […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoGeronimo Allison A Good Bet To Be No. 3 Wideout
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison is the best bet to open the year as the No. 3 receiver behind Davante Adams and Randall Cobb. He'll have to fend off undrafted free agent Michael Clark and three rookie receivers, though. Allison has more opportunity in this offense with Jordy Nelson gone, and he had […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMatt Nagy Likes Taylor Gabriel
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy is excited about all the ways he can use speedy wide receiver Taylor Gabriel in the offense this year. Nagy said Gabriel has been "everything we thought" since they signed him to a four-year deal in March. “He’s working through some adjustments within the play on what he does […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCameron Meredith Could Be No. 2 Receiver
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith is the best option as the team's No. 2 receiver behind Michael Thomas. Ted Ginn was the No. 2 last year, but Brandon Coleman played more snaps than him, showing that the Saints aren't set on facing a certain kind of receiver onto the field. Meredith is the […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDeAndre Washington Not Expected To Make Team
Oakland Raiders running back Deandre Washington isn't expected to make the roster out of training camp over undrafted rookie Chris Warren. Warren adds a different dynamic to the running game at 6-foot-2, 246 pounds. Washington had only 57 carries for 153 yards (2.7 yards per carry) and two touchdowns in 15 games with the Raiders […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDoug Martin Has Impressed Coaches
Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin barely topped 400 yards each of the last two years with the Buccaneers, but head coach Jon Gruden likes him, and offensive coordinator Greg Olson said Martin "jumped out" during offseason workouts this spring. Martin could benefit from a change of scenery, but the 29-year-old averaged a weak 2.9 […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoFour Teams In the Running For Zach Britton
The Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs are the main teams in the running for Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton. Sources have said that both the Astros and Yankees have sweetened their offers in the last few days. Britton seems like a lock to be traded soon. Unfortunately for his […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoTrea Turner Likely To Sit Tuesday
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner is unlikely to play on Tuesday after not running out a bunt on Monday, according to manager Dave Martinez. It's a bummer for Turner owners, but you'll want to make sure to remove him from your lineups in leagues with daily lineup moves. Turner is hitting .266 with 12 home […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoSeahawks Asking Price For Earl Thomas Not Dropping
The Seattle Seahawks "still want a really high price" for safety Earl Thomas, with the Dallas Cowboys still interested in him, according to sources. Thomas will hold out of training camp if the Seahawks don't give him a new deal, but Seattle has zero motivation to do that. Thomas is in the final year of […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoChargers Would Like To Sign Antonio Gates Before Camp Begins
The Los Angeles Chargers would prefer to re-sign tight end Antonio Gates before training camp starts, according to a team source. There has been mutual interest from both sides in a reunion ever since Hunter Henry blew out his knee, so we're a bit surprised nothing has happened yet. Gates, 38, is a shell of […]
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