Brandon Aiyuk Recovered From Core Surgery

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is fully recovered from his core surgery. Taken 25th overall in April's draft, Aiyuk has been taking part in throwing sessions with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and others this offseason. The 22-year-old from Arizona State isn't the fastest wideout around, but he's a yard-after-the-catch monster and could thrive […]

Jalen Hurd Taking Part In Throwing Sessions

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd (back) was catching passes from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during a throwing session on Friday that also includes receivers Kendrick Bourne and Chris Thompson. Hurd didn't play at all in his rookie season after being drafted in the third round, but he looks to be recovered from his injury […]

Blake Snell Resumes Bullpen Sessions

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Friday that consisted of 15 fastballs. It was Snell's first time throwing off a mound since spring training was canceled in mid-March. The left-hander had a cortisone injection on Feb. 28 but has used the stoppage to rest his body and arm […]

Nats Go With Reliever Holden Powell Among Final Picks

The Washington Nationals selected UCLA pitcher Holden Powell with the 94th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Following Powell, Washington selected Oklahoma catcher Brady Lindsly in the fourth round and San Jacinto College North lefty pitcher Mitchell Parker in the fifth round. Powell is an attractive late-inning reliever […]

Ian Bedell Gives Cards A High Floor In Fourth Round

The St. Louis Cardinals selected Oklahoma left-handed pitcher Levi Prater with the 93rd overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. The Red Birds followed that up with Missouri pitcher Ian Bedell in the fourth round and Long Beach State outfielder LJ Jones IV in the fifth round. Prater gets […]

Brewers Target Power, Speed And Versatility Late In Draft

The Milwaukee Brewers selected Central Michigan catcher Zavier Warren with the 92nd overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. They went on to select Cincinnati outfielder Joey Wiemer in the fourth round and University of Louisiana at Lafayette shortstop Hayden Cantrelle in the fifth round. Warren is versatile and […]

Mets Dig Deeper To Close Their 2020 Draft

The New York Mets selected San Diego State shortstop Anthony Walters with the 91st overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. New York followed that up with Arizona catcher Matthew Dyer in the fourth round and University of New Orleans pitcher Eric Orze in the fifth round. Walters, 6-foot-1, […]

D-Backs Take A.J. Vukovich Among Their Final Day 2 Picks

The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Green Hope High School left-handed pitcher Liam Norris with the 90th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. The Snakes then selected East Troy High School third baseman A.J. Vukovich in the fourth round and Bellarmine University pitcher Brandon Pfaadt in the fifth round. Norris […]

Blaze Jordan Highlights BoSox's Final Picks In 2020

The Boston Red Sox selected DeSoto Central High School third baseman Blaze Jordan with the 89th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Boston proceeded to select Hawaii left-handed pitcher Jeremy Wu-Yelland in the fourth round and Florida State lefty pitcher Shane Drohan in the fifth and final round. […]

Jordan Nwogu, Luke Little Cap Off Cubbies 2020 Draft

The Chicago Cubs selected Michigan outfielder Jordan Nwogu with the 88th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. The Cubbies went on to draft San Jacinto College North left-handed pitcher Luke Little in the fourth round and Panther Creek High School pitcher Koen Moreno in the fifth round. Nwogu's […]

Phillies Land Athletic Casey Martin On Day 2 Of Draft

The Philadelphia Phillies selected Arkansas shortstop Casey Martin with the 87th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Texas proceeded to take South Florida pitcher Carson Ragsdale in the fourth round and Georgia Tech outfielder Baron Radcliff with their pick in the fifth round. Martin is an incredible athlete […]

Antonio Brown Won't Receive Jail Time

Free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown pleaded no contest on Friday to charges related to his felony battery charge with a moving truck driver in January. Brown will not face jail time but will serve a two-year probation and was given 100 hours of community service and a mandatory psych evaluation. However, the former Steeler's status […]

Mitchell Trubisky Says Bears Are Still His Team

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky still thinks the Bears are his team despite the fact that the team has said that there will be an open competition between himself and veteran Nick Foles this summer. "I think I was kind of pissed off in a good way. I've been motivated ever since. I think it's […]

Rangers Take High-Ceiling Lefty Among Final Three Selections

The Texas Rangers selected Pine Forest High School pitcher Tekoah Roby with the 86th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. They followed that up by taking Central Catholic High School lefty pitcher Dylan MacLean in the fourth round and Carlsbad High School shortstop Thomas Saggese in the fifth […]

Giants Close Out Draft With Three Hurlers

The San Francisco Giants selected De La Salle High School left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison with the 85th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. They followed that up by going with Arizona State pitcher R.J. Dabovich in the fourth round and Le Moyne College pitcher Ryan Murphy in the […]

Bryce Bonnin Highlights Cincy's Late Picks

The Cincinnati Reds selected Texas Tech pitcher Bryce Bonnin with the 84th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. The Reds followed that up with St. Edward High School outfielder Mac Wainwright in the fourth round and Notre Dame pitcher Joe Boyle in the fifth round. Bonnin has been […]

White Sox Stick With More Pitching To Close Out Draft

The Chicago White Sox selected Wabash Valley College pitcher Adisyn Coffey with the 83rd overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. The Pale Hose proceeded to take Grand Canyon University pitcher Kade Mechals in the fourth round and Auburn lefty Bailey Horn in the fifth round. All five of […]

Angels Mix It Up With Final Three Draft Picks

The Los Angeles Angels selected St. Elizabeth Catholic High School outfielder David Calabrese with the 82nd overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. That was followed up with Detroit Edison High School shortstop Werner Blakely in the fourth round and Long Beach State pitcher Adam Seminaris in the fifth […]

Sam Weatherly Among Rockies' Thursday Picks

The Colorado Rockies selected Clemson lefty pitcher Sam Weatherly with the 81st overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. They then went with Douglas County High School pitcher Case Williams in the fourth round and Michigan shortstop Jack Blomgren in the fifth round. Weatherly's best pitch is a wipeout […]

Cole Wilcox Headlines Padres Final Selections

The San Diego Padres selected Georgia pitcher Cole Wilcox with the 80th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. San Diego went on to add two more pitchers in Troy University's Levi Thomas in the fourth round and West Columbus High School's Jagger Haynes in the fifth round. Four […]

Pirates Load Up On Arms In Day 2 Of Draft

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Chapman University pitcher Nick Garcia with the 79th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. The Bucs then took Appalachian State pitcher Jack Hartman in the fourth round and Northwestern State pitcher Logan Hofmann in the fifth round. All three are right-handed pitchers, and Pittsburgh […]

Browns, Myles Garrett Nearing Mega-Extension?

The Cleveland Browns and defensive end Myles Garrett are engaged in contract discussions, setting the stage for a potential mega-extension for the 2017 No. 1 overall pick, according to sources. Garrett still has two years left on his rookie deal after his fifth-year option was exercised, but the Browns have cornerback Denzel Ward, quarterback Baker […]

Power-Hitting Tyler Keenan Among M's Final Picks

The Seattle Mariners selected Oklahoma State second baseman Kaden Polcovich with the 78th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. They followed that up with Ole Miss third baseman Tyler Keenan in the fourth round and Cal Poly pitcher Taylor Dollard in the fifth round to wrap things up. […]

MLB Owners Expected To Offer 70-75 Games In New Proposal

Major League Baseball owners are expected to propose a 2020 season lasting between 70 and 75 games to the players' union on Friday, sources told ESPN's Karl Ravech. The proposal would include a payment of somewhere between 80 percent and 85 percent of the players' prorated salary, which is a slight increase from their latest […]

Tyler Soderstrom Expected To Sign

Oakland Athletics catcher Tyler Soderstrom, a highly touted catcher out of Turlock High School, is expected to sign with the A's for around $3.3 million, an over slot deal for the 26th overall selection in the first round. Soderstrom is the son of former Giants first-rounder Steve Soderstrom. The 6-foot-2, 200-pound prep prospect is an […]

Toronto Takes Trent Palmer Among Last Three Selections

The Toronto Blue Jays selected Jacksonville University pitcher Trent Palmer with the 77th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Loyola Marymount University pitcher Nick Frasso then went in the fourth round, followed by Louisville outfielder Zach Britton in the fifth round. Palmer, a right-hander, doesn't have prototypical pitcher […]

Royals Finish With Two Pitchers And A College Outfielder

The Kansas City Royals selected Alabama outfielder Tyler Gentry with the 76th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. KC then went on to take Oregon State pitcher Christian Chamberlain in the fourth round and Eastern Illinois pitcher Will Klein in the fifth and final round. Gentry was attractive […]

Marlins Take Three More Arms On Day 2 Of Draft

The Miami Marlins selected Coastal Carolina pitcher Zach McCambley with the 75th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Miami concluded their draft this year by taking Vanderbilt pitcher Jake Eder in the fourth round and USC pitcher Kyle Hurt in the fifth and final round. The Fish used […]

Anthony Servideo Highlights Orioles Final Picks

The Baltimore Orioles selected Ole Miss shortstop Anthony Servideo with the 74th overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. They followed that with Stoneman Douglas High School third baseman Coby Mayo in the fourth round and Dowling Catholic High School pitcher Carter Baumler in the fifth round. Servideo can […]

Tigers Address Left Side Of Infield In Rounds 3-5

The Detroit Tigers selected Rice shortstop Trei Cruz with the 73rd overall pick in the third round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. They followed that up by taking Arizona State third baseman Gage Workman in the fourth round and Biloxi High School third baseman Colt Keith with their final pick in the fifth […]