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Lakers May Need To Include Two Firsts With Russell Westbrook
According to Mike Scotto of HoopsHype, in order for the Los Angeles Lakers to complete a trade involving Russell Westbrook, the Lakers will have to include a pair of future first-round picks. The 33-year-old is due to make $47 million this year, making him a massive burden on any team's books. On the bright side, […]
Starling Marte Hits Walk-Off Single On Wednesday
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte helped clinch the team's two-game sweep of the New York Yankees on Wednesday. In the ninth inning of Wednesday's game, he hit a walk-off single that gave the team a 3-2 victory. It was his second single of the night as he went 2-for-5 with three strikeouts. Marte has […]
Wily Peralta Earns Save In First Rehab Outing
Detroit Tigers right-hander Wily Peralta (hamstring) made his first rehab appearance at Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing two hits and no walks while striking out three. He wound up earning a save for his efforts. The 33-year-old was primarily used as a starter by the team last year and […]
Matt Olson Hits His 20th Homer On Wednesday
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and two RBI in the team's 7-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. He has now homered in two straight games and he has a total of 20 home runs on the year, with eight of them coming this month. […]
Matt Manning Likely To Make Next Start With Tigers
Detroit Tigers right-hander Matt Manning (biceps, shoulder) had a strong rehab outing at Triple-A on Wednesday. He pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing five hits and two walks while striking out six. It's been a long rehab journey for Manning, who last pitched in the majors in mid-April. However, it's likely that his next start […]
Max Scherzer Blanks Yankees Across Seven Frames
New York Mets right-hander Max Scherzer had a dominant outing in Game 2 of the Subway Series on Wednesday. He held the team's inner-city rivals, the Yankees, to just five hits, two walks and no runs across seven innings while recording six strikeouts. Unfortunately, he wound up with a no decision in the game. Scherzer […]
Yankees Struggling To Move Joey Gallo
New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo will likely be wearing a new jersey at this time next week -- so long as the team can find a suitor for him. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Yankees are actively shopping Gallo, but they are having trouble finding a trade partner who […]
Spencer Turnbull Won't Pitch In 2022
Detroit Tigers right-hander Spencer Turnbull (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery last July. While there had been speculation that he could make a return to the majors in late 2022, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch recently put a rest to that scenario. Hinch told the media on Wednesday that Turnbull will not pitch in 2022. He stated […]
Nick Anderson To Pitch At Triple-A On Saturday
Tampa Bay Rays reliever Nick Anderson (elbow) is having his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Durham. According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Anderson will pitch for the Durham Bulls on Saturday. The 32-year-old is working his way back from right elbow surgery, which he underwent last October. He began his rehab stint […]
Taylor Rogers Blows Another Save Chance On Wednesday
San Diego Padres closer Taylor Rogers was charged with his second blown save in as many days on Wednesday when he failed to maintain a 3-2 ninth-inning lead against the Detroit Tigers. He gave up three hits and two earned runs while recording two outs. Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes drove in both runs on a […]
Shane Greene Elects Free Agency
Veteran reliever Shane Greene has cleared waivers and he has chosen to head back into free agency rather than accept his outright assignment from the New York Yankees. Green was designated for assignment by the Yankees this past week. This was his second stint with the Pinstripes and it didn't last long. He signed with […]
Ian Happ Likely To Be On The Move Before Deadline
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ has become one of the hotter names on the trade market, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. The San Diego Padres are one team that Passan mentioned as a potential landing spot for Happ. Clubs have been attempting to pair either Happ or his teammate Willson Contreras with a Cubs reliever […]
Twins Looking At Tyler Mahle, Among Other Starters
The Minnesota Twins are sitting in first place in the AL Central and they are reportedly considering bolstering their rotation with another starter before the upcoming trade deadline. According to Dan Hayes of The Athletic, Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle is one of the team's primary targets. Hayes stated that the team is "more interested" […]
Jacob deGrom Likely To Make His Next Start With Mets
New York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom (shoulder) made his fourth rehab appearance at Triple-A on Wednesday. The team is hopeful that it was his final one. Mets manager Buck Showalter stated on Wednesday that the plan is for deGrom to make his next start in the majors. While deGrom gave up two homers and four […]
Albert Almora Jr. Begins Rehab Stint On Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (illness) was sent out on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. The 28-year-old has been on the COVID-19 injured list for a little over two weeks. Prior to landing on the COVID-19 injured list, he was serving as a reserve outfielder for the team. Over 48 games […]
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Getting A Breather On Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is absent from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against right-hander Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals. Raimel Tapia will be handling left field duties for the contest. Gurriel has been fantastic at the plate over the course of July. He owns a .408/.444/.513 slash line across […]
Michael Brantley Still Yet To Swing A Bat
Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) has yet to begin swinging a bat, according to Astros manager Dusty Baker. Brantley has been sidelined since late June due to right shoulder discomfort. His timeline is undefined right now as he still has several hurdles to clear before returning to the majors. The 35-year-old has turned in […]
Jacob deGrom Gives Up Four Runs In Wednesday's Rehab Start
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) had a rough outing in his rehab start at Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. He pitched four innings and allowed two hits, three walks and four earned runs while striking out six. He was tagged for two home runs in the game. This has been the only hiccup […]
Heat Plan To Move Forward With Current Roster
The Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets have been unable to see eye-to-eye on a potential Kevin Durant trade. As a result, according to sources of the Miami Herald, the Heat are now planning to move forward with their current roster. The Nets weren't happy with the offer that the Heat came up with for Durant. […]
Jayson Tatum Praises Current Roster
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum spoke to the media Tuesday night and was asked about his thoughts on a potential blockbuster trade that would send Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant to Boston. Tatum praised Durant and noted that he had played alongside him in the Olympics. However, he also added, "I love our team. I […]
Carmelo Anthony A Good Fit For The Warriors?
Free-agent forward Carmelo Anthony is going into his 21st season in the NBA. Where he'll play for that season still remains a question. The 38-year-old could wind up returning to the Los Angeles Lakers next year, but according to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com, one NBA general manager thinks that the Golden State Warriors are a […]
Yves Pons Signs With French Club ASVEL
French forward Yves Pons has agreed to a two-year contract with ASVEL Villeurbanne of the French Pro A League. Pons spent four years playing college basketball at the University of Tennessee, then went undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft. He landed a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies last year, but appeared in just 12 […]
Dwight Howard Linked To The Nets
Free-agent center Dwight Howard could wind up landing with the Brooklyn Nets. On Spotify Live this week, NBA Insider Scoop B stated that he had reached out to Howard directly and noted that there was "mutual interest" between Howard and the Nets. The 36-year-old spent the 2021-22 season with the Los Angeles Lakers and averaged […]
Skyy Moore Earning Early Praise At Camp
Kansas City Chiefs rookie wide receiver Skyy Moore was named as a standout in the team's indoor workout this Monday by Chiefs reporter Pete Sweeney. Moore was dealing with some hamstring issues earlier this summer, but he stated ahead of training camp that he was 100%. The second round pick out of Western Michigan is […]
Zamir White Misses Third Straight Practice Tuesday
Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White has missed each of the team's last three practices with an undisclosed injury. It's not clear at this point if he's dealing with something significant or not. However, the fact that he was not placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list suggests that he won't be out […]
Travis Kelce Agrees To Contract Adjustment
The Kansas City Chiefs and tight end Travis Kelce have agreed to an adjusted contract. As a result, he will get a raise in 2022 as money from the back of his contract is being shifted to the front of it. The 32-year-old is currently locked up through the 2025 season. With the original structuring […]
Kadarius Toney Avoids PUP List
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (knee) was not placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list, meaning he will be a full go to start training camp. Toney underwent minor arthroscopic knee surgery in May and was a non-contact participant at OTAs this spring. The 23-year-old was hampered by injuries during his rookie […]
Sammy Watkins Expected Back Sooner Than Later
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins landed on the Non-Football Injury list this Tuesday. The team hasn't released any info as to why Watkins was placed on the list, but Packers reporter Rob Demovsky stated late on Tuesday that there is no long-term concern for Watkins. The team expects for him to be back […]
Mike Strachan Likely To Return By End Of Training Camp
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Mike Strachan (knee) underwent knee surgery this summer. The expectation is that he will be able to return to the field by the end of training camp. The 24-year-old was a seventh round pick of the team in 2021. He only suited up for six games last year and caught two […]
Taysom Hill To Play Multiple Roles, Including Quarterback
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen provided an update on the team's plans for its versatile offensive player Taysom Hill this week. Allen stated that Hill is "going to provide multiple roles for us" while adding that he'll "still take some snaps from the quarterback position." Hill threw 134 passes last season, but he […]
