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Trea Turner Steals Two Bases Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner had a big game in a 15-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday. Turner went 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs, and two steals in the lopsided road win over Arizona. The big night raises Turner's batting average to .249, to go along with seven homers, 39 runs, 20 […]
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Fernando Tatis Jr. Hits 13th Home Run Tuesday
San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, two runs, and a walk in a 6-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. Tatis' solo shot came off of Cleveland rookie right-hander Tanner Bibee in the second inning. The blast had an exit velocity of 106.9 MPH and traveled 405 […]
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Jordan Addison Expected To Be Back By Training Camp
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (undisclosed injury) is expected to be able to return to the team by the beginning of training camp, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. Addison injured himself during rookie minicamp in May but there has been little information pertaining to the nature of his injury. The rookie's ability to […]
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Cooper Kupp Able to Participate In Practice Tuesday
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle) was able to take part in individual drills at his team's minicamp session on Tuesday. This was a significant increase in his workload from OTAs earlier in the month as he was only spotted working off to the side with trainers at that time. Kupp appears on […]
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Kyle Pitts Not Participating In Minicamp
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (knee) is not participating in the team's mandatory minicamp this week as he is still recovering from a knee injury suffered last November. While Pitts won't be at minicamp, he is moving in a positive direction as it pertains to him being ready for the start of training camp […]
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Justin Jefferson Tells Reporters He Will Be At Training Camp
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was not present for OTAs two weeks ago and has not been present at the voluntary portions of the offseason as he is angling for a contract extension. He did show up to mandatory minicamp on Tuesday and took some time to talk with reporters after the session. When […]
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Ezequiel Duran Hits Three-Run Homer Monday
Texas Rangers outfielder Ezequiel Duran went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in a 9-6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in 12 innings on Monday. Duran ripped a three-run shot off of Angels starter Tyler Anderson in the second inning. The blast traveled 421 feet and had an exit velocity of 103.9 MPH. Duran is […]
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Spencer Torkelson Homers, Hits Walk-Off Single Monday
Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson went 3-for-6 with a homer and three RBI in a 6-5 win over the Atlanta Braves in 10 innings on Monday. Torkelson played the hero on Monday as his two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth put the Tigers within one run of tying the game. He then […]
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Brad Keller To Throw Bullpen On Thursday
Kansas City Royals right-hander Brad Keller (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on June 15 as he works his way back from right shoulder impingement syndrome. The Royals are expected to decide upon his next steps upon the conclusion of the BP session on Thursday. Keller is progressing toward a rehab assignment and […]
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Amir Garrett Throws Bullpen On Monday
Kansas City Royals left-hander Amir Garrett (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Monday and is slated to throw live batting practice on June 15. Garrett has been on the injured list retroactive to May 29 with pain in his throwing elbow. The veteran lefty has made 23 appearances for the Royals in 2023, posting a […]
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Kyle Isbel Heading On Rehab Assignment Tuesday
Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel (hamstring) will head to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment. Isbel injured his left hamstring back on May 4 while running out a bunt for a base hit. Kansas City plans to have him spend a couple of weeks with Omaha until he's 100%. Isbel will […]
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Marcell Ozuna Has Right Wrist Contusion After Hit By Pitch
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna (wrist) was hit by a pitch on Monday night and was removed from the game. The Braves later announced on Twitter that Ozuna has a right-wrist contusion and the move to pull him from the game was precautionary, as they are calling the outfielder day-to-day after […]
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Robbie Ray Moved To 60-Day Injured List
The Seattle Mariners shifted left-hander Robbie Ray (elbow) from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list on Monday. Ray had Tommy John surgery in May and will not be returning to the mound until the 2024 season at the earliest, making this just a procedural move to open up a spot for Ty Adcock to […]
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Trevor Story Could Be Able To Play The Field By August
Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) told reporters that he could be able to play the field as soon as August. Story could return from the injured list sooner as just a DH, although he and the team are still deciding which way they want to proceed with his return. The veteran infielder had […]
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Wander Franco Not Starting Against Oakland Monday
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is not in the starting lineup ahead of his team's Monday game against the Oakland A's. Franco will start off the game on the bench while Taylor Walls will get the start at shortstop and bat seventh. It appears that Franco is just getting a breather as the Rays […]
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Dalvin Cook Released By Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings and star running back Dalvin Cook are parting ways, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero on Twitter. The Vikings/Cook split was rumored for much of the offseason with Minnesota initially trying to find a trade partner for the four-time Pro Bowler. Instead, they will cut him loose, leaving Cook free to sign […]
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Allen Robinson II Taking Part In 11-On-11 Drills
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Allen Robinson II (foot) has been able to participate in team drills over the past week. Robinson had surgery to repair a broken foot and began the offseason working individually. Last week he began working in on 11-on-11 team drills. The Steelers traded for Robinson in April and are expecting to […]
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Amari Cooper Participates In 11-On-11 Drills Tuesday
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (abdomen) took part in 11-on-11 drills in Tuesday's OTAs. Cooper had core muscle surgery in February after playing through the issue for part of the 2022 season. His ability to participate fully on Tuesday is a good sign as he should be able to open training camp. Cooper is […]
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Zay Flowers Suffers Minor Injury In Tuesday OTAs
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers suffered a "minor tweak" during OTAs on Tuesday, according to head coach John Harbaugh. The Ravens presumably are just being cautious with their first-round rookie as they gear up for a revamped passing attack under new OC Todd Monken in 2023. According to Harbaugh, Flowers is expected to be […]
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DeWayne McBride Signs Rookie Contract
Minnesota Vikings running back DeWayne McBride signed his rookie deal on Tuesday after the team selected him in the seventh round of the 2023 draft. McBride's signing means that the Vikings have now signed all six of their rookie picks from the draft. The running back out of UAB could have a role behind Alexander […]
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Aaron Nola Takes No-Hitter Into Seventh Inning
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola allowed three unearned runs on one hit over seven innings in an 8-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday. Nola struck out 12 and walked three while taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning in the win. The 30-year-old notched 21 swinging strikes and a 36% CSW in the […]
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Trea Turner Homers Twice Monday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner went 4-for-5 with two homers, three runs, and three RBI in an 8-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday. Turner's big night included a solo homer in the third and fifth innings, with the first one traveling 420 feet and having an exit velocity of 105.4 MPH and the […]
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Brayan Bello Picks Up Quality Start Monday
Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello allowed three runs on six hits over six innings in a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. He struck out five and walked one on 100 pitches in the outing. Despite the quality start, Bello was credited with the loss. The young hurler has been solid […]
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Shane McClanahan Picks Up MLB-Best Ninth Win
Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan continued his dominance on the mound on Monday in a 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. McClanahan allowed one run on five hits over six innings while striking out five and walking two. The win improves the southpaw's record to 9-1 on the year, to go along with […]
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Chris Murphy To Be Called Up Tuesday
The Boston Red Sox plan to call up left-hander Chris Murphy on Tuesday. Murphy is expected to get a start against the Cleveland Guardians later this week while also being available out of the bullpen on Tuesday, if needed. Murphy has made nine starts for the Red Sox in Triple-A Worcester this season, posting a […]
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Nick Senzel Dealing With Sore Knee
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel was scratched from the lineup on Monday due to right knee irritation. Senzel was initially in the lineup for Cincy's series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers but was held out due to the issue and was replaced in left field by T.J. Hopkins. The injury to Senzel does not appear […]
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Trent Grisham Scratched Monday
San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham (back) was scratched from his team's lineup ahead of a Monday night matchup against the Chicago Cubs. Grisham is dealing with back spasms, which will hold him out of the series opener against the Cubs. The Padres will turn to Fernando Tatis Jr. in center field while Brandon Dixon […]
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Michael Carter Could Bounce Back In 2023
New York Jets running back Michael Carter's numbers took a step back in 2022 after he turned in a solid effort in his rookie season. According to the Athletic's Zach Rosenblatt, the Jets believe that a bounce-back season is in store for Carter in 2023. With rookie star Breece Hall likely to be eased back […]
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Breece Hall Might Not Be Ready For The Start Of Training Camp
New York Jets running back Breece Hall (knee) continues to work his way back from a torn ACL suffered last year in his rookie season. Hall had surgery on his knee about six months ago. According to the Athletic's Zach Rosenblatt, it would be a surprise if Hall was ready for Day 1 of training […]
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Baker Mayfield, Kyle Trask Splitting First-Team Reps This Offseason
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear ready to hold a true quarterback competition to decide who will take over as QB1 after Tom Brady's retirement. Both Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask have been splitting first-team reps this offseason, with both getting equal reps according to head coach Todd Bowles. While neither signal-caller is a very inspiring […]
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