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Jurrangelo Cijntje Exits with Apparent Arm Injury
Seattle Mariners switch-handed pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje (right arm) exited his start on Saturday with an apparent injury. The 22-year-old was making his 12th High-A appearance (ninth start) of the season. He was replaced by Jordan Jackson with zero outs in the third inning. At the time of his departure, he had surrendered one run, […]
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Blue Jays Calling Up Davis Schneider
The Toronto Blue Jays are expected to call up left fielder Davis Schneider prior to Sunday's game against the Athletics, according to Ari Alexander of KPRC. Schneider had an impressive 1.007 OPS during his rookie campaign in 2023, but he has struggled at the major league level ever since. He recorded just one hit through […]
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Adolis Garcia Could Continue to Rest
Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (rest) will be given "as many days off as he needs to unearth his best form," according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since Wednesday without a disclosed injury. As McFarland notes, if Garcia doesn't play Sunday, he will have sat for five […]
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Bryce Harper Swings and Throws Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (elbow) threw a ball and swung a bat on Saturday, according to Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic. He has been sidelined since last Tuesday but appears to be trending in the right direction. Not only did he participate in some baseball activities today, but manager Rob Thomson also said […]
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Marcus Semien Swipes Bag, Homers Amidst Four-Hit Effort
Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien went 4-for-4 with three singles and a two-run homer during Friday's 11-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He also drove in three runs, scored three times, and stole a base. It's no secret that this season hasn't gone according to plan for Semien, who is slashing just .190/.273/.255 […]
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Framber Valdez Hurls Complete Game Friday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez allowed just one run while pitching a complete game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. He earned the win as Houston snuck by with a 2-1 victory. In addition to the one earned run over nine innings of work, Valdez's final line included three hits, one walk, and […]
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Jose Soriano Lasts Six Innings in Win Friday
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Soriano spun six scoreless innings and earned the win against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. His final line included two strikeouts, four hits, and four walks. Although we'd like to see more strikeouts and fewer walks from the hurler, if you look at Soriano's performance from a purely results-based […]
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Francisco Lindor's Two Homers Power Mets Over Rockies
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 3-for-4 with a single and two homers against the Colorado Rockies on Friday. He finished the game with three runs and two RBI, accounting for the majority of the Mets' runs in their relatively narrow 4-2 win over the Rockies. Lindor continues to impress in his age-31 season, […]
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Andrew Abbott Strikes Out Eight in Dominant Outing
Cincinnati Reds left-handed pitcher Andrew Abbott allowed just one hit and one walk over seven scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. He also struck out eight batters and ultimately earned the win, improving to 5-0 on the year. The southpaw has allowed just one earned run over his last three starts, as well […]
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Falcons to Lean on Darnell Mooney More This Season
The Atlanta Falcons plan to target wide receiver Darnell Mooney more often during the 2025 season, according to wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard. "We're going to lean on him a lot more than we did last year and see where that goes," Hilliard said. Mooney impressed during his first campaign as a Falcon last year, […]
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Multiple Teams Inquiring About Kyle Pitts Trade
Multiple teams have reached out to the Atlanta Falcons about a potential trade for tight end Kyle Pitts, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Atlanta would reportedly require at least a Day 2 draft pick in order to entertain a trade, and at the time, no deal is imminent. Nevertheless, it's an interesting storyline to […]
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Logan Gilbert Strikes Out Three in Rehab Outing
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (elbow) allowed one earned run and struck out three batters during his Triple-A rehab outing on Thursday. The right-hander lasted 1.2 innings, allowing two hits and two walks. He also plunked a batter. Although he demonstrated his familiar ability to strike out batters, the fact that Gilbert issued three […]
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Stuart Fairchild Expected to Land on Injured List
Atlanta Braves outfielder Stuart Fairchild (finger) is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, according to Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Fairchild reportedly injured a finger on his right hand while sliding into second base during Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader. He went 1-for-1 with a walk before exiting the contest. […]
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DL Hall Slated to Open Friday's Game
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher DL Hall will serve as the opener for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. A lat strain had sidelined Hall through this past Monday when he was activated from the injured list and tossed 2.1 innings out of the bullpen. The right-hander bounced between opening […]
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Nick Allen's X-Rays Come Back Negative
X-rays were negative on Atlanta Braves shortstop Nick Allen (hand), according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Braves fans held their breath after a pitch hit Allen's right knuckles, but it sounds like he avoided any broken bones. With that said, he could still miss time, especially given that he was removed from Thursday's game […]
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AJ Smith-Shawver Likely Done for Season with Elbow Injury
Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow) likely suffered a season-ending injury on Thursday, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. The young hurler "heard his right elbow pop just moments after getting hit on the right heel by Bryson Stott's line-drive comebacker," according to Bowman. Manager Brian Snitker was pessimistic about Smith-Shawver's status postgame, pointing out […]
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Chase Brown Seen Practicing Tuesday
Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (ankle) was photographed participating in Tuesday's OTAs. Brown had injured his ankle during Week 17 against the Denver Broncos last season, and it was enough to sideline him for the team's regular season finale in Week 18. Now, though, nearly five months later, it appears Brown is healthy. That's […]
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Mason Rudolph Enters OTAs as Steelers' QB1
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph opened OTAs with the first-team offense on Tuesday, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN. This news isn't much of a surprise, but it does confirm head coach Mike Tomlin's vision as full-team practices get underway this summer. Presumably, the starting quarterback job is Rudolph's to lose, barring an external quarterback […]
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Malik Nabers Sidelined with Toe Injury
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (toe) is not practicing on Wednesday, according to Connor Hughes of SNY. The injury reportedly dates back to the receiver's time at LSU, and he just needs a rest day. Hughes' report suggests that the injury is not serious and that Nabers should return to practice soon. This […]
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Darnell Mooney Healthy for OTAs
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) participated during the first day of OTAs, according to Terrin Waack of the team's official website. It appears that Mooney is healthy and has fully recovered from the shoulder injury that sidelined him in Week 18 last year. In his first season as a Falcon, Mooney played in […]
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49ers Sign Thomas Morstead
The San Francisco 49ers have signed punter Thomas Morstead, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Morstead, a 16-year NFL veteran and former Pro Bowler, had been released by the New York Jets back in March. He averaged 48.2 yards per punt with the Jets, and he's only had one punt blocked through 255 career games. […]
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Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9 (2025)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 9 of the baseball season, and the minor league schedule is in full swing. During last week's action, there were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball. Monitoring the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far is imperative. The players […]
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Commanders Sign Carl Davis
The Washington Commanders have re-signed free-agent defensive tackle Carl Davis, according to an announcement from the team. A third-round pick back in 2015, Davis' career has included stints with the Ravens, Browns, Colts, Jaguars, Patriots, Cowboys, and Commanders. He appeared in three games with Washington last year, amassing just three tackles. He's a physical specimen […]
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Lions Sign Zach Cunningham
The Detroit Lions have signed free-agent linebacker Zach Cunningham, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Cunningham's career previously included stints with the Texans, Titans, Eagles, and Broncos. He was once a standout defender in Houston and even led the NFL in tackles in 2020. However, he was more of a depth player in his age-30 […]
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Mason Graham Inks Rookie Deal with Browns
The Cleveland Browns have signed rookie defensive tackle Mason Graham to a four-year, $40.9 million contract, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The deal is fully guaranteed. Graham is the latest top-five pick to sign their rookie contract. The Michigan product was spectacular during his final collegiate season, contributing 3.5 sacks and 45 tackles, including […]
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Jalin Hyatt Clashed with Coaching Staff in 2024
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt "mentally checked out at points last season after clashing with the coaching staff and upper management," according to Connor Hughes of SNY. Hughes opined that Hyatt should have played more than he did last season, and that the young receiver seems to be stuck in the doghouse. Moving […]
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Derrick Brown Week-to-Week Ahead of 2025 Season
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown (knee) continues to be evaluated on a week-to-week basis as he recovers from the season-ending meniscus injury that he suffered last year, according to Joseph Person of The Athletic. Both Brown and head coach Dave Canales have emphasized that although they'd like to see the talented defender back on […]
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L'Jarius Sneed Expected Back for the Fall
Tennessee Titans cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (knee, quad) continues to make progress and should be "ready to go for the fall," according to Jim Wyatt of the team's official website. His rehab workouts have included reps on the grass, and head coach Brian Callahan is reportedly pleased with the cornerback's progress. Acquired from the Kansas City […]
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Javonte Williams Taking First-Team Reps
Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams was seen taking reps with the first team during the portion of last Tuesday's OTAs that was open to the media, according to Tommy Yarrish of DallasCowboys.com. Williams signed with Dallas during the offseason, and their crowded backfield now features Williams, Jaydon Blue, and Miles Sanders, among other depth […]
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2025 NFL Power Rankings - Early Divisional Standings Predictions and Team Outlooks
The NFL Draft has come and gone, which means rosters are finally starting to take shape ahead of the 2025 season. Every team is trying to construct the best roster in the league, but some are more legitimate contenders than others. This season will surely feature strong teams playing well, bottom-feeders preparing for a rebuild, […]
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