Kyle Tucker Unlucky Through Eight Games

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 1-for-4 against the Mariners on Saturday night as he snapped a four-game hitless skid. Although he owns a mere .129/.182/.323 slash line to this point, advanced metrics indicate that Tucker has gotten unlucky. The 25-year-old's xBA and xSLG, which assess Statcast's expected results rather than actual results, are .327 […]

Gerrit Cole Allows Three More Runs Wednesday

New York Yankees starter Gerrit Cole had another tough outing as he allowed three earned runs to the Blue Jays this past Wednesday. Cole himself earned the no-decision, but New York still fell to Toronto by a score of 6-4. On a positive note, he lasted 5.2 innings, allowing just one walk while striking out […]

Juan Soto Delivers Double And Homer

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto went 2-for-3 with a double, home run, and two walks against the Pirates on Saturday. His solo shot was hit on a rope, snuck through a stairwell and right field, and found its way into the Allegheny River. The 23-year-old is now 4-for-6 with four walks and zero strikeouts over […]

Trea Turner Thriving At The Plate

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner has found great success at the plate this season. He has logged a base hit in all eight of the Dodgers' games this season, going 12-for-34 with seven RBI during that span. The 28-year-old has been especially dominant during the team's current series against the Reds. Against Cincinnati, Turner […]

Stephon Gilmore Visits Colts

Free agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore visited the Colts on Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The five-time Pro Bowler and former Defensive Player of the Year was traded from the Patriots to the Panthers this past season. Through eight games with Carolina, he picked off two passes and racked up 16 tackles. Just 31 […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Slated For Multiple Visits

Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. is expected to conduct multiple Top 30 visits this week, according to insider Jordan Schultz. The SEC standout met with the Buccaneers on Wednesday and is scheduled to visit the Commanders, Saints, and 49ers soon. Through 14 games at Alabama this past season, Robinson totaled 1,639 scrimmage yards and […]

Deebo Samuel Seeking $25 Million AAV

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is looking for his next contract to include an annual salary of $25 million, according to Tony Pauline of Pro Football Network. Samuel stripped his social media accounts of 49ers content and reacted publicly when reports suggested the team was willing to trade him, but it still seems […]

Panthers Meeting With Top Tackle Prospects

The Carolina Panthers are expected to host draft-eligible tackles Charles Cross, Evan Neal, and Ikem Ekwonu for Top 30 visits this week, according to Cameron Wolfe of ESPN. The team continues to do its due diligence on offensive line prospects as they evaluate whether they should draft a quarterback or tackle. Earlier this week, they […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 1

Due to the timing of the recent owners lockout, the start of the 2022 MLB season coincided with the first week of minor league action. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in […]

Packers Eyeing Receivers In First Round Of Draft

The Green Bay Packers "would love" to find a true No. 1 wide receiver during the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, according to insider Jordan Schultz. The team holds pick Nos. 22 and 28 this year and is in the market for a new alpha wideout after trading Davante Adams to the Raiders. […]

Dan Campbell Addresses Lions' Quarterback Plans

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell told Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free-Press that he believes a team can achieve long-term success without having an elite quarterback. "I think that those guys like that are obviously special," Campbell said. "And they certainly can give you a better chance. But no, I don't believe you have […]

Bengals, Jessie Bates Haven't Talked Extension

The Cincinnati Bengals and star safety Jessie Bates haven't engaged in extension talks since the team used its franchise tag on him back in March, according to Tyler Dragon of USA TODAY. Dragon adds that "there's been no movement" on that front. Bates appeared in 15 games this past season, tallying 88 tackles, one fumble […]

Daniel Jones Won't Face Competition From Tyrod Taylor

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones continues to have job security as he enters his fourth season in the NFL. Owner John Mara told Jordan Raanan of ESPN that Jones is the team's No. 1 quarterback and offseason addition Tyrod Taylor is his backup. Mara recently gave Jones another vote of confidence, saying, "When we've […]

Titans Not Interested In Trading A.J. Brown

Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson confirmed to Mike Keith of The Official Titans Podcast that the team has "no interest" in trading star wide receiver A.J. Brown. This sentiment echoes similar comments from head coach Mike Vrabel, who recently shot down trade rumors. Brown is due for a lucrative extension soon, and the expectation […]

Ryan Griffin Signs With Bears

Free-agent tight end Ryan Griffin has signed a one-year, $2.2 million contract with the Chicago Bears. Recently released by the Jets, Griffin caught 27 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns through 14 games (12 starts) in 2021. The former sixth-round pick has spent nine years in the NFL between the Texans and Jets but […]

Joshua Dobbs Signs With Browns

Free-agent quarterback Joshua Dobbs signed with the Cleveland Browns on Friday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The move puts Dobbs fourth in command behind Deshaun Watson, Baker Mayfield and Jacoby Brissett, though he could move up the depth chart if Watson gets suspended or Mayfield finds himself traded. The 27-year-old had minimal game experience with […]

Kyle Rudolph Works Out With Broncos

Veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph worked out with the Denver Broncos, according to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer. Rudolph, 32, is currently a free agent after he was released by the Giants earlier this offseason. 2021 was the first year that he spent with New York after a 10-year stint in Minnesota. Through 16 games last […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Recovering Well

Free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) is recovering well after tearing his ACL during February's Super Bowl, according to Tyler Dragon of USA TODAY. Beckham won't be ready for the start of the 2022 season, but he continues to draw significant interest from multiple teams on the open market. The Rams are believed to […]

Nationals And Mets Pushed Back On Thursday

Thursday's season opener between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets has been pushed back from its original start time of 4:05 p.m. due to expected inclement weather. First pitch is now slated for 7:05 p.m. While two MLB games have already been postponed to Friday, the Nats and Mets seem optimistic that conditions will […]

A.J. Ramos Announces Retirement

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher A.J. Ramos announced his retirement from baseball on Wednesday. The nine-year veteran is hanging 'em up after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury during Spring Training. He has thrown just 7.1 innings since 2018, but earlier in his career, he posted three sub-2.85 ERAs and tallied 99 saves from 2015 to […]

MacKenzie Gore Optioned To Triple-A

San Diego Padres pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso, according to an announcement from the club. A first-round pick back in 2017, Gore has never pitched in a regular-season game at the MLB level, though he did hold opponents to three walks and a .182 batting average through 12 innings […]

Taylor Rogers Drawing Padres' Interest

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers has generated interest from the San Diego Padres as trade talks between the two teams continue, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. He would be part of the return heading back to San Diego in exchange for Chris Paddack, though as Rosenthal notes, talks are […]

Twins Working To Acquire Chris Paddack

The Minnesota Twins are "working to acquire" starting pitcher Chris Paddack from the San Diego Padres, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Although Rosenthal's tweet implies that a deal has not been finalized, it suggests that talks are gaining steam and this is more than mere interest. Paddack's name has been on the market […]

Stephen Anderson Signs With Cardinals

Free-agent tight end Stephen Anderson has signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals, according to Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network. The six-year veteran previously spent time with the Texans and Chargers. Last season, he caught 16 passes for 165 yards and his first touchdown since 2017. Currently 29 years old, Anderson will likely […]

Kayvon Thibodeaux Has Six Visits Scheduled

Oregon Ducks pass-rushing prospect Kayvon Thibodeaux is making the rounds this week. Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network reports that the defensive end has visited with the Lions, Jets, Giants, Eagles, and Texans. He's also set to meet with the Falcons soon. Presumably, Atlanta won't be the final stop on Thibodeaux's pre-draft tour around the […]

DeAndre Carter Visits Bears, Chargers

Free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Carter visited the Chicago Bears on Monday and the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, according to Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network. The seven-year veteran spent 2021 with Washington, catching 24 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns. Although he never had stable fantasy relevance, Carter played a key role in […]

49ers Host Marcus Johnson, Malik Turner

Free-agent wide receivers Marcus Johnson and Malik Turner are visiting the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, according to Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network. Through seven games in 2021, Johnson hauled in nine of 19 targets for 160 yards. Meanwhile, Turner enjoyed some late-game action, too, catching 12 passes for 149 yards and three scores. […]

Seahawks Haven't Discussed Fifth-Year Option With Noah Fant

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant told members of the media that the team hasn't spoken to him about his fifth-year option. This is a bit of a surprise considering he was a key part of the return for Russell Wilson, but it's not an indicator that they won't exercise the option. After all, the […]

Panthers Hosting Wave Of Quarterbacks

The Carolina Panthers are hosting quarterback prospects Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett, Matt Corral, Desmond Ridder, Sam Howell, and Bailey Zappe for visits, according to Albert Breer of The MMQB. All six of the visits will count towards Carolina's 30 permitted interviews with draft prospects. At this point, unless they trade back, it seems like the […]

Jets Release Ryan Griffin

New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin was released on Monday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. In 2021, he appeared in 14 games (12 starts), catching 27 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns. The former sixth-round pick has spent nine years in the NFL between the Texans and Jets. However, his stint with New […]