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 […]

Jameson Williams Expects To Be Ready By Training Camp

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee) is expected to be ready by training camp. He tore his ACL in the National Championship game and continues to progress in his recovery. The No. 12 pick in the NFL Draft can make huge plays after the catch and is expected to be quarterback Jared Goff's top […]

Taylor Rogers Secures Seventh Save On Thursday

San Diego Padres pitcher Taylor Rogers allowed one hit and no walks while striking out one over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Thursday's 7-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He entered the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead and tossed a scoreless inning to notch his seventh save of the year. […]

Luis Robert Could Return Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) could return against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. According to manager Tony LaRussa, Robert's chances are improving to play Friday. The 24-year-old "looked good" during pregame workouts. Robert had missed six games due to groin discomfort. He will avoid a trip to the injured list and should […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Expected To Be Available Friday

Toronto Blue Jays' first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (foot) is expected to be available for Friday's game against the Houston Astros. He fouled a ball off his foot on Wednesday, but the injury shouldn't keep him out for long. Guerrero was available to pinch-hit in Thursday's game but didn't make an appearance. The 23-year-old underwent […]

Nolan Arenado Appeals Two-Game Suspension

St. Louis Cardinals' third baseman Nolan Arenado was in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks and is appealing his two-game suspension. He was suspended two games for his role in Wednesday's bench-clearing altercation with the New York Mets. The 31-year-old will remain in the lineup while he appeals his suspension. He is […]

Jordan Hicks Expected To Start Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks (wrist) is expected to make his next start Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. After being hit by a comebacker, the right-hander was removed from last Tuesday's start against the Mets with a right wrist contusion. His X-rays on his injured wrist came back negative, and Hicks avoided a significant […]

Jack Flaherty Ramps Up Throwing Distance

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty (shoulder) advanced to throwing off flat ground from 240 feet on Wednesday. He continues to progress in his recovery from right shoulder inflammation and could throw off a mound soon. The 26-year-old has been sidelined since the beginning of Spring Training and is still ways away from returning to […]

Casey Mize Starts Throwing Program Monday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Casey Mize (elbow) began a throwing program in Lakeland on Monday. The 24-year-old is currently on the 10-day injured list with a medial elbow sprain. After being shut down the last two weeks, he will look to build up his pitch count. The right-hander owns a 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and a […]

Kevin Newman Exits Tuesday's Game Early

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman (groin) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers due to groin tightness. He was bothered by a groin issue earlier in the year, which caused him to miss three games. The 28-year-old went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a run scored before exiting. The severity of Newman's injury […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative For Jordan Hicks

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks (wrist) underwent X-rays on his bruised right wrist, which were negative. He was removed from Tuesday's start against the Mets with a right wrist contusion after being hit by a comebacker. The 26-year-old appears to have avoided a significant injury and is considered day-to-day. Hicks is scheduled to start […]

Adalberto Mondesi Exits Early With An Apparent Injury

Kansas City Royals shortstop/third baseman Adalberto Mondesi (leg) exited Tuesday's game against the Chicago White with an apparent injury. He tweaked his leg while turning back into first base on a pickoff attempt. He was replaced in the game by Edward Olivares. Mondesi went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a walk before exiting. The 26-year-old's […]

Jordan Hicks Exits Tuesday's Start Early

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Hicks (wrist) was removed from Tuesday's start against the Mets with a right wrist contusion. He was hit in the wrist by a comebacker during the second inning but remained in the game. The 25-year-old was in pain shortly after and was lifted in the third inning. He allowed two […]

Mike Zunino Exits Early With Biceps Strain

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (biceps) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners with a strained left biceps. He went 0-for-1 with a strikeout before leaving. The severity of Zunino's bicep injury is unknown, and he's considered day-to-day. Zunino has struggled to make contact this season, slashing .083/.128/.111 across 12 games in […]

Jordan Luplow Activated From The 10-Day Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks activated outfielder Jordan Luplow (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Monday. He started the season on the injured list with a strained oblique and is set to make his 2022 debut this week. Luplow was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays during the offseason in exchange for infielder Ronny Simon. The […]

Joc Pederson Homers, Continues To Mash In 2022

San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Monday's 4-2 win over Milwaukee Brewers. The 30-year-old took Brewers pitcher Trevor Gott deep in the eighth inning to give the Giants a 2-1 lead. He's been on absolute fire, collecting a hit and homered four times in […]

Jake McGee Charged With Blown Save, Picks Up The Win Monday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Jake McGee allowed one run on one hit across one inning in Monday's 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He was charged with a blown save but picked up his first victory of the year. The 35-year-old entered the eighth inning to protect a one-run lead. He surrendered a solo blast […]

Camilo Doval Secures Fourth Save On Monday

San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval struck out one over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Monday's 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He entered the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. After throwing three straight balls, the right-hander settled down and retired all three hitters he faced to secure his fourth […]

Tyler Gilbert Back In The Majors

The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled pitcher Tyler Gilbert from Triple-A Reno on Monday. Arizona designated Oliver Perez for assignment in a corresponding move. Gilbert was solid in his spot start Tuesday against the Washington Nationals despite taking the loss. The 28-year-old allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk while striking out three across […]

Vidal Brujan Optioned To Triple-A On Monday

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned infielder Vidal Brujan to Triple-A Durham on Monday. On Saturday, he was called up while Yandy Diaz was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. During his brief stint in the majors, the 24-year-old went 0-for-3 with a walk across one game. Brujan's best asset is his speed and is worth […]

Hunter Renfroe Swats Second Homer On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He took Cristopher Sanchez deep in the sixth inning for his second long ball of the season. The 30-year-old is starting to heat up and has now gone […]

Javier Baez Activated From 10-Day IL, Starting Sunday

The Detroit Tigers reinstated infielder Javier Baez (thumb) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He is batting third and will handle shortstop duties for Sunday's contest. The 29-year-old missed the 10-day minimum due to a sore right thumb. Before landing on the injured list, the former Chicago Cub […]

Jorge Mateo Leads The Majors With Six Steals

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Jorge Mateo is slashing .229/.288/.271 with no home runs, three RBI, three runs scored, and league-leading six stolen bases over 14 games in 2022. He continues to be a threat on the base paths and has swiped three bags in back-to-back contests. However, the 26-year-old hasn't shown patience at the plate and […]

Sean Reid-Foley Exits Saturday's Game Early

New York Mets pitcher Sean Reid-Foley (leg) exited Saturday's loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks early with leg cramps. He allowed two hits and two walks while striking out one over 2 2/3 scoreless innings before leaving. This season, the 31-year-old has pitched primarily out of the bullpen, posting a 4.91 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and six […]

X-Rays Negative On Salvador Perez's Hand

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (had) underwent X-rays after leaving Saturday's loss to the Seattle Mariners early after being hit in the hand by a pitch. Royals manager Mike Matheny said, "x-rays came back negative on Perez's hand." He exited Saturday's game early after being hit by a pitch. The 31-year-old went 1-for-2 with […]