Brooks Raley "Not Close" To Throwing
New York Mets left-hander Brooks Raley (elbow) is "not close" to throwing, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Raley is going to see another doctor this week in hopes that he can be cleared to throw. It's obviously bad news for a pitcher that was originally placed on the 15-day injured list on April 21, especially... Read More
Myles Turner Bounces Back In Game 3
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner looked good in Friday's playoff victory over the New York Knicks. The 28-year-old had only six points in Game 2 on Wednesday. Yet, he scored 21 points in Game 3 to help his squad win their first game of the Conference semifinals. The Knicks were without OG Anunoby (hamstring), which... Read More
Pascal Siakam Helps Indiana Claim Game 3
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam helped lead the Pacers to a win over the Knicks on Friday evening. The former Raptor scored 26 points, adding seven rebounds and one block. He also shot an efficient 9-for-14 from the field while draining his only try from behind the arc. Siakam had his best offensive outing of... Read More
Bailey Falter To Start Against Cubs On Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said that left-hander Bailey Falter will start on Sunday at home against the visiting division-rival Chicago Cubs. Shelton added that the team will decide on what they will do with their starting rotation moving forward after the weekend series against Chicago. Now that top prospect Paul Skenes has entered the... Read More
Connor Norby Pulled In Minors With Wrist Injury
Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Connor Norby (wrist) was pulled from Friday's game at Triple-A Norfolk early as a precaution with a left-wrist injury. Norby, the team's No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will probably undergo testing on his wrist, but as of right now, he should be considered day-to-day down on the farm. The 23-year-old... Read More
Tyrese Haliburton Surges Again On Friday Night
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton scored a game-high 35 points in Friday's win over the Knicks. He added seven assists, two steals, and a block. As expected, the 24-year-old was on the floor after making another appearance on the injury report because of back spasms. However, it appears Haliburton feels just fine, considering he's combined... Read More
DJ LeMahieu Could Start Rehab Assignment Soon
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (foot) started hitting in the batting cages last Saturday and started taking ground balls in the infield on Tuesday. He took batting practice on the field at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday. There isn't yet a timetable for LeMahieu's return from the injured list, but he will travel with the... Read More
Yusei Kikuchi Goes Eight Innings But Picks Up Loss
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi had a very strong outing on Friday night but picked up the loss as the Blue Jays fell to the Minnesota Twins 3-2. Kikuchi threw eight innings and gave up just two earned runs while striking out three. Kikuchi has been the Blue Jays' best pitcher this season,... Read More
Joe Ryan Picks Up Win In Strong Outing On Friday
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan posted up a strong outing on Friday, striking out seven and giving up just one earned run while picking up the win in the Twins 3-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Ryan's only blemish was giving up a solo home run to Isiah Kiner-Falefa but gave up no... Read More
Clarke Schmidt Solid In Shutout Start On Friday
New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt held the Rays scoreless while striking out six in the Yankees 2-0 victory over Tampa Bay on Friday night. Schmidt threw six and two-thirds innings and gave up five hits, all singles, en route to picking up his fourth win of the season. The 28-year-old reduced his ERA... Read More
Anthony Rizzo Hits Homer, Drives In Both Yankee Runs In Win
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo had two hits, one a solo shot, and drove in the Yankees only other run in New York's 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. Rizzo now has a hit in six of his last seven games and increased his OPS to .772 on the... Read More
Framber Valdez Picks Up Win On Friday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez notched four strikeouts in seven innings and picked up the win in Houston's 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. Valdez has now picked up two wins in three starts since coming back from elbow inflammation in his left elbow. The lefty needed to come back strong... Read More
Kyle Tucker Smashes Another Home Run In Win
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 1-for-3 with two walks and a solo home run in the Astros' 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday. The solo shot marks his 12th home run of the season (most in the league) and his fourth in his last five games. The lefty has now raised his... Read More
Titans Sign JC Latham To His Rookie Contract
The Tennessee Titans signed first-round offensive tackle JC Latham to his four-year, fully-guaranteed rookie deal on Friday worth $26.04 million. The deal was confirmed by his agents Drew Rosenhaus, Ryan Matha and Jason Rosenhaus. The contract also includes the standard fifth-year player option for first-round picks. The 21-year-old offensive lineman was taken by the Titans... Read More
Bo Nix Signs Rookie Deal With Broncos
The Denver Broncos signed rookie quarterback Bo Nix to his rookie deal on Friday, according to a source. As is the case with all first-round selections, Nix will have a fifth-year team option attached to his first NFL contract. Needing to add more competition to their QB room this offseason after getting rid of Russell... Read More