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Falcons Sign Josh Miles To One-Year Deal
The Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent offensive lineman Josh Miles to an undisclosed one-year deal, according to the team. Miles was originally a seventh-round selection by the Arizona Cardinals in 2019 out of Morgan State, and he played the first two years of his NFL career in the desert. He played in 17 games (zero starts) […]
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Titans Exploring Trading Up To No. 3 Pick
With the quarterback situations in the AFC South best described as "convoluted," Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon is prepared to take some swings in this year's draft, and it could mean trading up into the No. 3 spot later this month. The Arizona Cardinals currently hold the third overall pick, but NFL Network's Daniel […]
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Tim Patrick "Cleared To Do Everything"
Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (knee) said he has progressed to the point where he's been running routes, sprints and more. "At this point, I'm cleared to do everything," Patrick said. "At this point, I'm just doing repetition to get myself ready to play in a game." He's working to rebuild his route-running mechanics […]
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Deon Bush Returns To Chiefs On One-Year Deal
Free-agent safety Deon Bush agreed to re-sign with the Kansas City Chiefs on an undisclosed one-year deal, according to a source. Bush, previously a fourth-round selection by the Chicago Bears in 2016 out of Miami, recorded 11 tackles (six solo) in 16 games (zero starts) in 2022 in his first year in Kansas City. He […]
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Halapoulivaati Vaitai Takes A Pay Cut
Detroit Lions offensive guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai agreed to take a pay cut to stay with the team in 2023. The exact financials of Vaitia's restructured contract with the team weren't disclosed. The 29-year-old former fifth-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2016 made 25 starts in his first two seasons with the Lions, but he […]
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Romeo Okwara, Charles Harris Restructure Their Deals
Detroit Lions defensive ends Romeo Okwara and Charles Harris were potential salary cap casualties this offseason, but they have both agreed to take significant pay cuts to stay with the team in 2023. Harris was scheduled to have an $8 million cap hit, but he agreed to reduce his base salary from $6 million to […]
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Defensive Tackle A Draft Priority For Jets
The New York Jets are really hurting at the defensive tackle position heading into the 2023 draft after losing Sheldon Rankins and Nathan Shepherd in free agency and making unsuccessful bids for Fletcher Cox and Calais Campbell. The position is a draft priority, but perhaps not with the 13th overall pick, unless Georgia's Jalen Carter […]
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Mekhi Becton Down To 350 Pounds
New York Jets left tackle Mekhi Becton (knee) is down to around 350 pounds this offseason. The 2020 first-rounder weighed as much as 400 pounds a couple years ago and is determined to right his career as he looks to bounce back from his second knee surgery. The Jets have been non-committal on Becton's fifth-year […]
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Jets Want To Sign Ben Jones
The New York Jets still hope to sign former Tennessee Titans center Ben Jones. If that plan falls through, they could turn back to Connor McGovern on a one-year deal. McGovern has started 48 games for the Jets from 2020 to 2022, but he has been met with a cold free-agent market so far as […]
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Jets Want To Expand Mecole Hardman's Route Tree
Wide receiver Mecole Hardman signed with the New York Jets in free agency this offseason, in part because they promised he'd be able to expand his route tree in their offense. Hardman was used at the line of scrimmage on jet sweeps and bubble screens and on vertical routes, but not much in between. The […]
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Odell Beckham Jr. Seeking One-Year, $15 Million Deal
Free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is reportedly seeking a one-year deal for $15 million on the open market this offseason, which is a high price tag for a 30-year-old pass-catcher coming off his second ACL surgery that caused him to miss all of last year. A deal in the $10-12 million range is more […]
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Carlos Rodon Set For Another Bullpen Session
New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon's (forearm) next step will be a two-up bullpen with hitters possibly standing in the box for the second inning but not swinging, according to manager Aaron Boone. Rodon continues to move forward after suffering a left forearm strain in spring training. The 30-year-old southpaw still has a ways to […]
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Trevor Story To Start Throwing In Two Weeks
Boston Red Sox middle infielder Trevor Story (elbow) remains on the same rehab schedule and is set to start throwing in two weeks (14 weeks post-surgery) and hitting in four weeks (16 weeks post-surgery). Story is expected to be out at least through the All-Star break after he had an internal-bracing procedure done on his […]
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Joey Bart Going On Injured List
San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (back) is going on the injured list on Sunday with a mild back strain. Sean Hjelle is now active, but the Giants will go with Roberto Perez and Blake Sabol at the catcher position for now with Bart sidelined. Sabol is a Rule 5 pick, so the Giants are […]
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William Contreras Resting Against Cubs
Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras is getting the day off on Sunday in the series finale against the Chicago Cubs. In his place, Victor Caratini will do the catching and will hit seventh against Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. Contreras will get his first day off of the season after going 2-for-8 with two RBI and […]
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Gunnar Henderson Starting At Shortstop Sunday
Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Gunnar Henderson is getting the start at shortstop on Sunday and is hitting fifth in the batting order against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Tanner Houck. Jorge Mateo (hand) is sitting out this one due to a cut that he's dealing with on his hand. The 21-year-old Henderson has played […]
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CJ Abrams Not In Sunday's Lineup
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams is getting the day off on Sunday. In his place, Ildemaro Vargas is starting at shortstop and is hitting seventh in the batting order against left-hander Jared Shuster and the Atlanta Braves. It has been a rough start to the 2023 regular season for Abrams, who has gone 0-for-7 at […]
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Corey Dickerson Placed On Injured List With Calf Strain
Washington Nationals outfielder Corey Dickerson (calf) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a left calf strain. In a corresponding move, the team recalled outfielder Stone Garrett from Triple-A, and he could see some playing time in left field alongside Alex Call with Dickerson on the shelf. Call is starting in left […]
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Robbie Ray Has Grade 1 Elbow Strain
An MRI exam on Seattle Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray (elbow) on Saturday morning revealed a Grade 1 elbow strain. He will be shut down for two weeks and then be re-evaluated to see if he can resume throwing. Ray said he felt his forearm get tight in the second inning of his first outing of […]
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Joey Wiemer Hitting Ninth In MLB Debut
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Joey Wiemer was officially promoted from the minors and will make his major-league debut on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs and left-hander Justin Steele. Wiemer is starting in center field and hitting ninth in the batting order. The team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, almost made the club outright out […]
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Nick Madrigal In, Patrick Wisdom Out Saturday
Chicago Cubs infielder Nick Madrigal is making his first start of the 2023 season on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Brandon Woodruff. Madrigal is starting at third base and hitting eighth, while Patrick Wisdom will start on the bench. The Cubs could have a revolving door at the hot corner this year with […]
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Julio Rodriguez Hits Two Doubles In Loss Friday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI, run scored and two strikeouts in the team's 9-4 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night in the second game of the season. It was nice to see Rodriguez get into the hit column after he went hitless on Opening Day on […]
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Lars Nootbaar On The Bench Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Alec Burleson will get the start in left field in the team's second game of the season, and he'll hit second against Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. On Opening Day on Thursday, Nootbaar was in the […]
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Garrett Whitlock Gives Up A Run In Rehab Outing
Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) made a minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Friday and allowed one run on six hits while walking one and striking out six over four innings of work. The Red Sox slow played Whitlock in spring training after he had surgery on his hip last September. The […]
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Joey Votto Heads Out On Rehab Assignment
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (biceps, shoulder) was sent out on a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Saturday. Votto began the 2023 regular season on the 10-day injured list after having surgery to fix a torn left biceps and torn left rotator cuff in August of last year. If the 39-year-old left-handed […]
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Michael Massey Not Playing Saturday
Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey is not in the starting lineup on Saturday for the team's second game of the season against the Minnesota Twins. Instead, Nicky Lopez will man the keystone and hit ninth against Twins right-hander Sonny Gray. Massey started at second and hit sixth in the Opening Day lineup on […]
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Willson Contreras Out Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Saturday. Andrew Knizner is doing the catching and is batting eighth against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Contreras left the Opening Day game early on Thursday with a knee contusion, but X-rays turned up negative on Friday and he's currently […]
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A.J. Puk Picks Up Save For Marlins Friday
Miami Marlins left-handed reliever A.J. Puk picked up his first save of the season in Friday's 2-1 win over the division-rival New York Mets. Dylan Floro worked a scoreless eighth inning for the hold, and manager Skip Schumaker decided to call on Puk for the save in a 2-0 ballgame in the ninth inning. The […]
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Mariners Acquire Nick Solak From Reds
The Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Nick Solak from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday in exchange for cash considerations. The move comes after the Reds designated Solak for assignment on Thursday, and he'll report to Triple-A Tacoma to begin the 2023 season. The 28-year-old former second-rounder of the New York Yankees in 2016 hit a combined […]
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Justin Verlander Does Some Light Throwing
New York Mets starting pitcher Justin Verlander (shoulder) did some light throwing on Friday, as expected. Verlander opened the 2023 regular season on the 15-day injured list with a right teres major strain. With the blessing of team doctors, he intends to continue playing catch as he recovers, which will allow him to avoid a […]
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