Seth Lugo Records Second Save On Tuesday

New York Mets pitcher Seth Lugo allowed one hit across a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's Game 2 win over the Atlanta Braves. Edwin Diaz pitched Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader, and manager Buck Showalter turned to Lugo to close out the nightcap. The 32-year-old retired three of four hitters he faced […]

Max Kepler Removed From Tuesday's Game Against Baltimore

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler was removed from Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He went 0-for-2 before leaving. Trevor Larnach replaced Kepler in the fifth inning. The 29-year-old has been locked in at the plate recently, slashing .317/.429/.659 with four home runs, nine RBI, eight walks, and a 1.087 OPS over his last 13 […]

Mike Yastrzemski Could Return Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (illness) is expected to be activated from the COVID-19 list ahead of Wednesday's series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He tested positive for COVID-19 last week and has been sidelined since then. The 31-year-old is slashing .267/.340/.356 with a home run, three RBI, and six runs scored in […]

Drew Lock Survives Draft Day, Seahawks Pass On Drafting QB

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock will compete with Geno Smith and Jacob Eason to be the team's starter in 2022. The Seahawks did not select a quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft and will roll with either Lock, Smith, or Eason this season. The 25-year-old was part of the trade package that the Seahawks received […]

James White Not Cleared For Voluntary Workouts

New England Patriots running back James White (hip) likely won't be participating in voluntary offseason workouts. "I still have a little while to go after a pretty rough injury," said White. New England re-signed the veteran running back to a two-year, $5 million deal during the offseason. White sustained a hip injury last year that […]

Saints Will Make An "Aggressive Push" To Sign Tyrann Mathieu

The New Orleans Saints reportedly are expected to make an "aggressive push" to sign Pro Bowl safety Tyrann Mathieu. The Chiefs moved on from Mahieu during the offseason when the team signed Justin Reid to a three-year deal. Mathieu is a two-time first-team All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowl selection with 26 interceptions, 10 sacks, and […]

Nick Foles Released By The Bears

The Chicago Bears released quarterback Nick Foles on Saturday. The Bears decided to allow Foles to find his next team rather than continue to search for a trade partner. The 33-year-old will look to latch onto another team, but the chances of him becoming a starting quarterback elsewhere are unlikely. He threw for 2,102 yards, […]

Joey Gallo Not Concerned About Groin Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo (groin) is "not concerned at all" about the groin issue that caused him to leave Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals. He left Saturday's contest early with left groin tightness. "I'm not concerned at all," Gallo said, adding that he left the game "just as a precaution." "We'll […]

Mitch Haniger Dealing With A Grade 2 High-Ankle Sprain

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) is dealing with a Grade 2 high-ankle sprain, per manager Scott Servais. He was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. The 31-year-old initially sustained a high-ankle sprain during Friday's loss to the Miami Marlins. Haniger is facing an extended absence, but the official timeline for his recovery has […]

Miguel Sano Exits Early, Has Setback With Sore Knee

Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) left Saturday's game in the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays after suffering a setback with his sore knee. He went 0-for-2 with a walk and two strikeouts before leaving. On Saturday, the 29-year-old was back in the lineup after missing three games with knee soreness, but […]

Christian Yelich Belts Two-Run Homer In Saturday's Win

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in a 9-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. He took Locke St. John deep in the eighth inning for his third long ball of the season. After slumping to start the year, Yelich is beginning to […]

Garrett Whitlock Will Remain In Boston's Rotation

Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock will remain in the team's starting rotation and face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. This season, the 25-year-old has been lights out in both of his starts, posting a 0.54 ERA and 0.78 WHIP in 16 2/3 innings. The right-hander began the year as a multi-inning weapon out […]

Clayton Kershaw Breaks Dodgers Strikeout Record

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out seven over seven innings during Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers. In the third inning, he struck out Dustin Garneau to tie Hall of Famer Don Sutton for the most strikeouts in Dodgers history. The southpaw […]

Archie Bradley Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Archie Bradley (abdomen) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left abdominal strain on Saturday. He's racked up one save and three holds while sporting a 7.27 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and seven strikeouts over 8 2/3 innings in 2022. The 29-year-old will miss at least the next ten days […]

Taijuan Walker Activated From The 10-Day IL Saturday

The New York Mets activated pitcher Taijuan Walker (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Yoan Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Walker allowed two hits and two walks while striking out one over five innings in Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 29-year-old threw 73 pitches, landing 44 […]

J.D. Martinez Expected To Return Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (groin) is expected to start Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He's missed the last three contests after the veteran aggravated a groin injury in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. Martinez was initially in Saturday's lineup but removed last minute for precautionary reasons. The 34-year-old is slashing .278/.344/.481 […]

Joey Gallo Exits Saturday's Game Early

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo (groin) exited Saturday's game with left groin tightness. He went 2-for-2 with a run scored before leaving. The 28-year-old will undergo additional testing after the game and is considered day-to-day. Gallo is off to a slow start to the season, slashing .153/.254/.271 with two home runs and three RBI […]

Byron Buxton Dealing With A Right Hand Contusion

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hand) was a late scratch from Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays due to a right-hand contusion. He was removed from the starting lineup for precautionary reasons. The 28-year-old isn't expected to miss much time and is day-to-day. Over his last five games, Buxton has been on fire, hitting […]

Mitch Haniger Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. He sustained a high-ankle sprain during Friday's loss to the Miami Marlins. After being recently activated from the COVID-19 IL on Friday, the 31-year-old is set to miss weeks. Haniger was off to a slow start, slashing .200/.222/.486 with three home […]

Browns Select David Bell No. 99 Overall

The Cleveland Browns selected Purdue wide receiver David Bell 99th overall in the 2022 NFL Draft. He is a physically productive receiver who caught 93 passes for 1,286 yards and six touchdowns over 11 games in 2021. Despite a strong track record in college, the 21-year-old's draft stock fell after he ran just a 4.65 […]

Washington Selects Brian Robinson Jr. No. 98 Overall

The Washington Commanders selected Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. with the No. 148 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. The 23-year-old sat behind Najee Harris for four years before finally starting as a fifth-year player. He is a short-yardage bruiser and broke out with 1,343 yards and 14 touchdowns for Alabama in 2021. Robinson […]

Panthers Take Quarterback Matt Corral 94th Overall

The Carolina Panthers selected Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral with the 94th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He will compete with Sam Darnold for the team's starting quarterback gig in 2022. Carolina traded back into the third round to select Mississippi product. The 23-year-old was one in a high-octane offense, throwing 3,349 yards, 20 touchdowns, […]

Tampa Bay Selects Rachaad White No. 91 Overall

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Arizona State running back Rachaad White with the No. 91 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He will compete with Giovani Bernard and Ke'Shawn Vaughn to be Leonard Fournette's top backup. The 23-year-old averaged 6.4 yards per carry while rushing for 1,006 yards and 15 touchdowns over 11 games. […]

Broncos Select Greg Dulcich No. 80 Overall

The Denver Broncos selected UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich with the No. 80th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He has excellent ball skills and the ability to find space and get open. The 22-year-old is a skilled receiver, racking up 42 catches for 725 yards and five touchdowns over 12 games for UCLA […]

Falcons Select Desmond Ridder No. 74 Overall

The Atlanta Falcons selected Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder with the 74th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He has a solid arm and isn't the most accurate passer. The 22-year-old does boast good speed and athleticism. The 22-year-old was just the second quarterback taken in the 2022 NFL Draft behind Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett. Ridder threw […]

Colts Select Jelani Woods No. 73 Overall

The Indianapolis Colts selected Virginia tight end Jelani Woods with the No. 73rd pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He spent most of his college career as a blocking tight end at Oklahoma State before breaking out with 44 receptions for 598 yards and eight touchdowns after transferring to Virginia. Woods will give new Colts […]

Bears Select Velus Jones Jr. With Pick 71

The Chicago Bears selected Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. with the No.71 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He has elite speed and generated 2.67 yards per route. The 24-year-old caught 62 passes for 807 yards and seven touchdowns over 13 games in 2021. He should carve out a role on special teams and […]

Cardinals Take Trey McBride With The 55th Pick

The Arizona Cardinals selected Colorado tight end Trey McBride, with the No.55 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He was the first tight end selected in the 2022 NFL Draft after hauling in 90 receptions for 1,121 yards and one touchdown over 12 games in 2021. The 22-year-old won the 2021 John Mackey Award and […]

Bills Select James Cook With The 63rd Pick

The Buffalo Bills selected Georgia running back James Cook with the 63rd pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He racked up 728 yards, and seven touchdowns on 113 carries for Georgia in 2021. The 22-year-old is the younger brother of Minnesota Vikings star running back Dalvin Cook and will give the Bills top pass-catching back […]

Baker Mayfield Could Be Traded To Carolina By The Weekend

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield reportedly could be traded to the Carolina Panthers by the weekend. According to Kimberly A. Martin of ESPN, the Panthers' pursuit of Mayfield continues to heat up, and he could end up in Carolina by the weekend. If acquired, the former No.1 overall pick would compete with Sam Darnold for […]