Kevin Gausman Looking Like An Ace

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Kevin Gausman has looked the part of an ace in his first two starts of the 2021 season. He threw seven innings of one-run ball with five strikeouts and one walk in the team's 3-2, 10-inning win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. Gausman had his second straight quality […]

Jack Flaherty Picks Up First Win In 2021

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty became the first Cardinals starter to pitch into the sixth inning -- he also allowed no runs -- this year in his first win of the season over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The right-hander needed 101 pitches in the outing, but he provided relief for a taxed […]

Yadier Molina Hits First Homer Of Season

St. Louis Cardinals veteran catcher Yadier Molina hit his first home run of the season in a 7-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The 38-year-old's two-run blast jumpstarted the offense. First baseman Paul Goldschmidt had an RBI single in the eighth inning, and outfielder Dylan Carlson hit a grand slam in the ninth. […]

Pablo Sandoval Comes Up Big Wednesday

Atlanta Braves corner infielder Pablo Sandoval hit a two-out, two-run home run in the 2-0 win over the Washington Nationals in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Wednesday in what proved to be the game-winner. Sandoval was pinch-hitting for rookie catcher Alex Jackson. Sandoval also had a game-tying, two-run, pinch-hit home run in the extra-inning […]

Huascar Ynoa Leads Braves To Victory In Game 2

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Huascar Ynoa struck out five and gave up just two hits in a career-high five scoreless innings to help beat the Washington Nationals in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Unfortunately he was given a no-decision. The 22-year-old made only five starts in 2020, but he hadn't thrown more than […]

J.T. Realmuto Leads The Way Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto walked and scored in the first inning and hit a three-run home run (his first of the season) in the fifth inning in the 8-2 win Wednesday over the New York Mets. Realmuto had five RBI in the series. One of the best all-around catchers in the game, if not […]

Panthers Agree With A.J. Bouye Wednesday

The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with free-agent cornerback A.J. Bouye on Wednesday as they continue to bolster their defense this offseason. The 29-year-old gives Carolina a reliable cornerback opposite Donte Jackson after the team also signed Rashaan Melvin. Bouye will miss the first two games on a suspension for violating […]

Justin Fields To Throw Again On April 14

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields will throw for NFL teams again on April 14, with San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch expected to attend. Both Shanahan and Lynch watched quarterback Mac Jones and others at Alabama's Pro Day while Fields was working out at his school's Pro Day on […]

Eagles Bringing Back Jordan Howard

The Philadelphia Eagles are re-signing running back Jordan Howard to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Howard was a free-agent flop for the Miami Dolphins last year and was released after playing in just five games and rushing for 33 yards and four touchdowns on 28 carries. He had just seven […]

Eagles Signing Eric Wilson

The Philadelphia Eagles are signing former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Wilson to a one-year deal worth up to $3.25 million on Wednesday, according to sources. Wilson registered 122 tackles and three interceptions for the Vikings last season in an every-down role when Anthony Barr went down with a serious injury. The Eagles were in need […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Stays Hot In First Game Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. helped his team to their first victory of the season in a 7-6 win over the Washington Nationals in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Acuna had his sixth career multi-homer game on Tuesday in the season opener and has gone 5-for-9 with three extra-base hits in the […]

49ers Sign Nate Sudfeld

The San Francisco 49ers signed former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nate Sudfeld to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. Sudfeld, who was taken in the sixth round by the Washington Football Team in 2016 out of Indiana, has been a backup quarterback in his first three NFL seasons. The 27-year-old appeared in just one game for […]

Cowboys Agree With Jeremy Sprinkle

The Dallas Cowboys signed free-agent tight end Jeremy Sprinkle and veteran punter Bryan Anger to undisclosed one-year deals on Wednesday. Sprinkle, 26, spent his first four seasons with Washington and has 34 receptions for 301 yards and three touchdowns in his career. He will be added to a tight end group that includes Blake Jarwin, […]

Tyler Matzek Finally Delivering On Potential?

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Tyler Matzek, a first-round pick way back in 2009, was out of baseball in 2019 but resurfaced with Atlanta last year and made his first Opening Day roster in six years in 2021. The left-hander pitched twice against the Philadelphia Phillies in the team's opening series, and he touched 100.2 mph […]

Chris Rodriguez Could Be A Difference-Maker

Los Angeles Angels rookie relief pitcher Chris Rodriguez has pitched in just three games for High-A Inland Empire in the last three seasons due to back problems, but he made the team's Opening Day roster despite the lack of experience, and has pitched twice this year in a long-man role. Manager Joe Maddon said that […]

Mac Sceroler Standing Out Early

Baltimore Orioles rookie relief pitcher Mac Sceroler, who was a Rule 5 draft pick from the Cincinnati Reds over the winter, was thrust into the spotlight against New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge with the bases loaded in his Major League debut at Yankee Stadium over the weekend. Sceroler struck out Judge and retired the […]

Wes Benjamin Is One To Watch

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Wes Benjamin has been a slow riser since being drafted in the fifth round in 2014, and he wasn't all that impressive in 22 1/3 innings last season. Benjamin had a 93.4 mph four-seamer in his season debut on Sunday against the Royals after averaging 90.9 mph on the same pitch […]

Julian Merryweather Turning Into Relief Star?

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Julian Merryweather missed all of the 2018 season due to Tommy John surgery and pitched only 19 professional innings over the next two seasons, but he struck out three Yankees hitters on 11 pitches on Opening Day and has been a relief ace early on. He has been averaging 98.8 […]

Trevor Rosenthal Considering Thoracic Outlet Surgery

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (shoulder) started experiencing tingling in his fingers out of nowhere and is now considering thoracic outlet surgery on his right shoulder, which could keep him out for up to three months. After an incredible bounce-back campaign with the Kansas City Royals and San Diego Padres in 2020, arm issues […]

Max Fried Leaves Early Wednesday With Injury

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (calf) left his start on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals early after he was hit in the right calf by a comebacker in the second inning in the first game of a doubleheader. The left-hander allowed five earned runs and eight hits in just over two innings, so it […]

Cody Bellinger Day-To-Day With Calf Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Cody Bellinger (calf) is listed as day-to-day after tests on his injured calf showed no structural damage or fractures, according to manager Dave Roberts. Bellinger was unavailable on Tuesday and will sit out on Wednesday, and Roberts is unsure if Bellinger will be forced to go on the injured list. […]

Ravens Bring Back Anthony Levine

The Baltimore Ravens agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent safety Anthony Levine on Wednesday. Levine will return for his 10th season in Baltimore and 12th season in the NFL in 2021. He has been a special teams staple and a veteran leader, playing over 50 percent of the team's special teams snaps every […]

Matthew Stafford A Long-Term Option For Rams

According to Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead, the team has long-term hopes in mind for quarterback Matthew Stafford, who has two years and $43 million left on his current deal. The Rams acquired the 33-year-old from the Detroit Lions this offseason in exchange for Jared Goff. "I don't think we did it thinking […]

Josh Allen Not Thrilled With Idea Of Franchise Tag

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is being patient about a long-term contract, but obviously he'd rather get something done sooner rather than later. General manager Brandon Beane said earlier this offseason that if an extension doesn't come this year, it could happen next offseason. Allen responded with, "Eww" when asked to respond to the word […]

Anthony Miller Could Be On The Move

The Chicago Bears have been discussing a trade involving wide receiver Anthony Miller with a number of teams, according to sources. The former second-round pick could be on the move soon. It was reported about a month ago that the Bears were having trade discussions surrounding Miller, but it sounds as if he might be […]

Dak Prescott Throwing As Rehab Continues

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) is throwing in Texas as he continues his rehab from surgery on a compound fracture and ankle dislocation last year. Prescott is expected to be ready to go for training camp this summer, but the team won't put him in harm's way during spring workouts. The franchise signal-caller signed […]

Jets Haven't Received Much Interest In No. 2 Pick

The New York Jets have received few phone calls and very little interest for the No. 2 overall selection in this year's draft, according to a source. It could be because everyone thinks that the Jets will stick with the second overall pick and take their quarterback of the future. The Jets traded away former […]

Bills Sign Forrest Lamp

The Buffalo Bills announced that they've signed former Los Angeles Chargers second-round offensive lineman Forrest Lamp to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. The 27-year-old just finished up his rookie contract. He was highly touted coming out of college and was taken with the 38th overall pick as the first guard selected in 2017. Lamp […]

Bengals Grant Giovani Bernard His Release

The Cincinnati Bengals released running back Giovani Bernard on Wednesday after he asked for his release, according to a source. The Bengals had asked him to take a pay cut two weeks into free agency, which hurt his chances of landing with another team. However, the 29-year-old pass-catching back should land on his feet rather […]

Juan Soto The Hero In Walk-Off Win Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto had his first Major League walk-off hit to beat the Atlanta Braves in the team's season opener on Tuesday by a score of 6-5. The Nats season was delayed with 10 players on the injured list due to MLB's COVID-19 protocols. It was Soto's only hit in five at-bats, but […]