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Yu Darvish Strikes Out Seven Thursday
San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish allowed two runs on four hits over six innings in a 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Darvish struck out seven and walked one while escaping with a no-decision. The veteran hurler picked up nine swinging strikes in the outing while posting a 30% CSW in the […]
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Ezekiel Elliott A Rumored Option For Buccaneers
Free-agent running back Ezekiel Elliott could be an option for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Elliott hasn't garnered much interest on the free-agent market this offseason after he and the Dallas Cowboys parted ways following the 2022 season. Tampa Bay was expected to open the season with Rachaad White as their […]
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Hendon Hooker Looking At A Redshirt Year
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker is probably looking at a redshirt rookie year, according to head coach Dan Campbell. Hooker is still rehabbing a torn ACL and the Lions appear to be committed to Jared Goff as their starter in the near future. Hooker could be a long-term answer at the quarterback position for the […]
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Miles Sanders Could See More Work In Passing Game With Panthers
Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders could see an uptick in work in the passing game with his new team, according to reports. ESPN staff writer David Newton reports that the Panthers would like to get Sanders back to the 50-catch range that he finished in as a rookie back in 2019. Sanders caught just […]
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Saquon Barkley, Giants Don't Appear Close On Long-Term Extension
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley does not appear close to signing a long-term extension with his team, according to reports. The Giants signed him to the franchise tag this offseason but Barkley has yet to sign, setting him up for a possible holdout in training camp. According to a report on FOX Sports, […]
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Malik Willis Could Be Cut This Offseason
Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis could be cut this offseason after the team added quarterback Will Levis in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft. With veteran Ryan Tannehill firmly established as the QB1 for the Titans and Levis expected to serve as the team's backup, Willis could be looking for a new team […]
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Michael Lorenzen Throws Seven Innings Of One-Run Ball
Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen allowed one run on five hits over seven innings of work in a 2-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. Lorenzen struck out three and did not issue a walk in the outing. The veteran right-hander finished with a no-decision despite hurling his second straight quality start. Lorenzen is […]
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Shane Bieber Strikes Out Nine In Tuesday's Win
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber threw six shutout innings in a 2-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Bieber struck out nine, walked one, and scattered seven hits while earning the win. He finished with a season-high 19 swinging strikes in the win while improving his record to 3-1. Bieber now has a 2.61 […]
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Corey Seager Expected To Begin Rehab Assignment Thursday
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) is planning to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Thursday. Seager has been sidelined since April 11 with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. It is a good sign that he is nearing a return to action and could be ready to return to the MLB lineup by early […]
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J.P. Crawford Scratched Monday
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (knee) was scratched ahead of his team's Monday game against the Texas Rangers. Crawford was replaced in the lineup by Kolten Wong, who will play second base, while Jose Caballero will shift over to shortstop. Crawford is dealing with a knee issue after he fouled a ball off of his […]
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Nico Hoerner Leaves Early On Monday
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner left his team's Monday night game against the St. Louis Cardinals with an apparent injury. Hoerner injured himself running the bases after he went from first to third on a Dansby Swanson double in the fifth inning. He came up wincing as he pulled up to third and was […]
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Cal Quantrill Throws Seven Shutout Innings Sunday
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill threw seven innings of one-hit ball in a 2-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. Quantrill allowed just one hit while striking out four and walking three on the way to picking up the win. The veteran hurler finished with 11 swinging strikes and a 21% CSW in the […]
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Peyton Battenfield Strikes Out Seven On Friday
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Peyton Battenfield was excellent in a 2-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Friday. Battenfield allowed two runs on two hits over seven innings. He struck out seven and walked none but wound up taking the loss in the low-scoring matchup. Battenfield is expected to remain in the team's rotation now that […]
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Bailey Ober Excellent In Win On Friday
Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober was dominant in a 2-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Ober threw seven scoreless innings while allowing three hits, striking out six, and walking one. The 27-year-old hurler finished with 15 swinging strikes and a 31% CSW in the outing. Ober has now made three starts for the […]
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Bobby Witt Jr. Doubles, Drives In One Thursday
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. went 3-for-5 with a double, a walk, a run, and an RBI in a 13-10 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Witt brought Michael Massey around to score on a seventh-inning single, tying the game at 8-8. The 22-year-old has been slumping at the plate of late, […]
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Lucas Giolito Strikes Out Seven On Thursday
Chicago White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito allowed one run on two hits over seven innings in a 7-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins in 12 innings on Thursday. Giolito struck out seven and walked three while taking a no-decision. The veteran hurler was excellent in his start against the Twins, notching 18 swinging strikes and […]
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Jalen Reagor's Fifth-Year Option Expected To Be Declined
The Minnesota Vikings are expected to decline wide receiver Jalen Reagor's fifth-year option this offseason, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Reagor is heading into his fourth NFL season and would have been eligible to extend his rookie deal through the 2024 season. Reagor was the 21st overall pick in the 2020 draft but has […]
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Dansby Swanson Hits Second Home Run Of 2023
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, and two RBI in a 5-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday. Swanson ripped a fifth-inning pitch over the left-center field wall for a two-run shot. The homer traveled 389 feet and had an exit velocity of 102.7 MPH. Swanson is now […]
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Cal Quantrill Allows Two Runs On Monday
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill pitched well in a 3-2 road win over the New York Yankees on Monday. Quantrill allowed two runs on six hits over 7 1/3 innings while striking out two and walking one. He left during the eighth inning with his team trailing 2-0 but the offense got him off of […]
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Cristian Pache Has Surgery On Meniscus Monday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Cristian Pache (knee) had knee surgery on Monday and will be out at least four to six weeks, according to reports. Pache injured his right meniscus while on the basepaths during Friday's game, and it was eventually determined that he needed surgery. He had been off to a fast start with the […]
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Yan Gomes Leaves Monday With Possible Head Injury
Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes left his team's Monday game against the Washington Nationals with a possible head injury. While behind the plate in the first inning, Gomes was hit on the helmet on Jeimer Candelario's backswing. Gomes initially stuck around and logged an at-bat in the second inning, but he left shortly after striking […]
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Ronald Acuna Jr. Scheduled To Go For MRI On Shoulder
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. will go for an MRI on his left shoulder after getting hit by a pitch during his team's Monday doubleheader against the New York Mets. Acuna already went for initial X-rays, which came back negative, but he will also undergo a precautionary MRI to make sure he is alright. […]
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Luis Garcia Leaves Monday's Start With Arm Injury
Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia left his start against the San Francisco Giants with what appeared to be an arm injury on Monday. Garcia threw just eight pitches and did not get an out before the trainers came out to check on him. He left the contest shortly thereafter, giving way to Brandon Bielak. While […]
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Logan Allen Excellent In Sunday Loss
Cleveland Guardians left-hander Logan Allen allowed two runs on four hits over five innings in a 7-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Allen struck out eight and walked one but wound up a hard-luck loser in the second start of his MLB career. The rookie southpaw had an excellent 34.5% strikeout rate […]
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Adam Trautman Traded To Broncos
The Denver Broncos acquired tight end Adam Trautman from the New Orleans Saints on Saturday. Denver sent pick No. 196 to the Saints in return for Trautman and a seventh-round pick. Trautman will now reunite with head coach Sean Payton, who was part of the brain trust that used a third-round pick on the former […]
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Brayan Bello Solid In Saturday Start
Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello allowed one run on five hits in five innings in an 8-7 win over the Cleveland Guardians in 10 innings on Saturday. Bello struck out six and walked two while settling for a no-decision in the start. His one mistake was a second-inning solo homer to Josh Bell. The […]
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Josh Naylor Doubles, Drives In Three On Saturday
Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI, and a steal in an 8-7 loss to the Boston Red Sox in 10 innings on Saturday. Naylor came up to the plate with the bases loaded in the seventh inning and cleared the bases with his second double of the season. […]
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Pablo Lopez Struggles On Friday
Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez allowed six runs on eight hits over six innings in an 8-6 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday. Lopez struck out seven and walked one while earning the win. The veteran hurler got off to a decent enough start, allowing two runs over his first five innings, but […]
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Jose Miranda Homers Twice On Wednesday
Minnesota Twins DH Jose Miranda went 2-for-3 with two homers, three runs, and three RBI in a 12-6 loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Miranda came into the game with zero homers in 2023 but he changed that with a solo homer in the second inning. He then came back in the fourth […]
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Tanner Bibee Impresses In MLB Debut
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee was excellent in his MLB debut on Wednesday. Bibee allowed one run on six hits over 5 2/3 innings in a 4-1 win over the Colorado Rockies. The 24-year-old rookie struck out eight and walked none in the win while notching 11 swinging strikes on 91 pitches. Bibee, Cleveland's No. […]
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