Jesse Chavez Inks Minor-League Deal With Texas

According to the team, the Texas Rangers have signed right-handed pitcher Jesse Chavez to a minor-league deal that includes an invite to spring training. The 41-year-old spent the entire 2024 campaign with the Atlanta Braves and posted a solid 3.13 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP across 63 1/3 innings of relief. He struck out 55 […]

Astros Continuing To Pursue Jorge Polanco

According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Houston Astros are continuing to pursue free-agent infielder Jorge Polanco as a contingency plan if they fail to re-sign third baseman Alex Bregman. While the team's priority is to reunite with their long-time third baseman, Polanco would be the pivot if Bregman were to sign with another […]

NFL Wide Receiver Report Card: Final Regular Season Grades for Every Team's Top WR

The No.4 overall pick in last year’s NFL Draft entered his rookie campaign with high expectations. While he flashed his high potential at times, Harrison struggled to produce consistently. H...

Tommy Doyle Signs Minor-League Deal With Colorado

According to MiLB.com, right-handed pitcher Tommy Doyle has signed a minor-league contract with the Colorado Rockies that includes an invite to spring training. In 2023, Doyle logged 23 1/3 innings with the Rockies and posted a hefty 6.85 ERA and 1.52 WHIP. He struck out 18 batters and allowed 13 walks. That same season, he […]

Ben Joyce Expected To Open Season In Closer Role

According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Ben Joyce is expected to be the "favorite" to be the team's closer to open the 2025 season. However, Bollinger noted that Joyce has yet to prove he can stay healthy for an entire season, which could open the door for other relievers to […]

Zach Dezenzo Will Get Opportunities In Spring Training

According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Houston Astros outfield prospect Zach Dezenzo is expected to get "a lot of run at left field" during spring training. Dezenzo was given a brief 19-game MLB debut last summer and posted a .242/.277/.371 line with two doubles and two home runs. However, the team is opening the […]

Louie Varland Expected To Open Season In Bullpen

According to Dan Hayes of The Athletic, Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Louie Varland will likely open the season in a relief role. Hayes noted that Varland could be built up for a long relief role, but if everything goes to plan with the health of their other starters, Varland will be deployed out of the […]

Brock Stewart Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

According to Phil Miller of the Star Tribune, Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Brock Stewart (shoulder) is expected to be ready for Opening Day. Stewart underwent shoulder surgery in August. He has been building up slower than the other members of the pitching staff but remains on track to be ready for Opening Day. The 33-year-old […]

Adin Hill Snaps Skid On Sunday Evening

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill stopped 32 of the 33 shots he faced en route to defeating the Florida Panthers on Sunday evening. The Knights were heavily outshot in this contest, but Hill was able to lead the way. His lone mistake came in the third period when Anton Lundell scored on a deflection. […]

Matt Boldy Tallies Three Helpers In Victory

Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy dished out three helpers during their victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday evening. In the opening frame, Boldy tallied his first helper with a primary assist on Jared Spurgeon's strike. In the second, Boldy would tack on the secondary assist on Joel Eriksson Ek's power-play goal. Then, in […]

Gabriel Vilardi Tallies Four Points On Sunday

Winnipeg Jets right wing Gabriel Vilardi tallied two goals and two assists during their victory over the Calgary Flames on Sunday. Vilardi would tally his first helper on the primary assist on Kyle Connor's 27th goal of the season in the first period. In the second, Vilardi would find the back of the net for […]

Leevi Merilainen Sharp In Sunday's Victory

Ottawa Senators rookie goaltender Leevi Merilainen stopped 34 of the 35 shots he faced en route to defeating the Utah Hockey Club on Sunday. Merilainen's lone blemish came in the second frame when Clayton Keller scored his 18th goal of the season on a wrist shot. Merilainen shut the door for the remainder of the […]

Artemi Panarin Tallies Two Points In Sunday's Loss

New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin tallied two points during their loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday afternoon. Panarin would tally his first point of the game with the secondary assist on Vincent Trocheck's goal. Later in the third period, Panarin would find the back of the net on a wrist shot. This […]

Cale Makar Scores Twice On Sunday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar tallied two goals and an assist during their victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday afternoon. Makar would score his first goal of the game in the afternoon on a snap shot. Later in the frame, Makar would strike again, but this time on the power-play. Then in the […]

Ha-Seong Kim Remains A Target For Detroit

According to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, free-agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim remains a target for the Detroit Tigers. Petzold noted that the team continues to view him as a possible "fallback" option if the team fails to sign Alex Bregman. However, Bregman remains Detroit's top priority. Kim is not expected to be ready […]

Pete Alonso, Mets Remain At Standstill In Contract Talks

According to Laura Albanese of Newsday, the New York Mets and free agent first baseman Pete Alonso remain at a standstill in current negotiations. At a recent fan event, owner Steve Cohen expressed he does not like the current structure of the offer and said, "If it stays this way, I think we have to […]

Jose Altuve Willing To Move To Outfield

According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is willing to move to the outfield for the team to re-sign third baseman Alex Bregman. Rome noted that Altuve expressed he is willing to do what is asked to keep Bregman in Houston. If Bregman were to re-sign in Houston, Isaac […]

Juan Bello Shipped To Houston

According to Ari Alexander of KPRC2, the Houston Astros are acquiring right-handed pitcher Juan Bello from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right-handed pitcher Ryan Pressly. The Astros will also be covering some of Pressly's salary. This transaction opens the door for Alex Bregman to return to Houston. Bello has spent his entire professional career […]

Ryan Pressly Traded To Cubs After Waiving No-Trade Clause

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Chicago Cubs have acquired Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly in exchange for right-handed pitcher Juan Bello. The Astros will also be covering some of Pressly's salary. Earlier this week, several teams attempted to acquire the former closer, but Pressly did not waive his no-trade clause. However, Pressly […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Sees Five Targets In NFC Championship

Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus caught four of his five targets for 26 yards during their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Title game. Zaccheaus also caught a two-point conversion in the third quarter. Zaccheaus' five targets matched him with No.2 wideout Dyami Brown. His yardage total was the fourth-most among Washington […]

Dyami Brown Catches Three Passes In NFC Title Game

Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown caught three of his five targets for 42 yards during their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship. Brown continued his postseason emergence as he tallied the third-most yards on the team, trailing only Zach Ertz and Terry McLaurin. However, he did lose a fumble. His longest […]

Terry McLaurin Scores In NFC Championship

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin caught three of his seven targets for 51 yards and a score during their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship. McLaurin's best play of the afternoon came in the second quarter when he scored on a 36-yard catch-and-run. However, during the second half, the top wideout […]

Zach Ertz Eclipses 100 Yards In NFC Title Game

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz caught 11 of his 16 targets for 104 yards during their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship. Ertz's 16 targets were the most on the team and nine more than the top wideout, Terry McLaurin. With the Commanders losing throughout most of the game, they relied […]

Austin Ekeler Quiet In Loss To Philadelphia

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler tallied just 32 all-purpose yards during their loss in the NFC Championship game to the Philadelphia Eagles. Ekeler also lost a fumble. The Commanders were playing from behind throughout most of the contest, putting their rushing attack out of the game plan. However, even when Ekeler was given the […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Shut Down In NFC Championship

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. tallied just 36 yards on 11 rushing attempts in the NFC title game. The Commanders played from behind throughout the game as the Eagles got out to an early lead. As a result, this put Robinson out of the game plan. However, when given the ball, the Alabama […]

Jayden Daniels Tallies Over 300 Yards in Loss

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels went 29-for-48 with 255 passing yards, a score, and an interception during their loss to the Philpaldeia Eagles in the NFC title game. Daniels added 48 yards and a score on six rushing attempts. Daniels would find his top wideout Terry McLaurin for a 36-yard TD pass in the […]

Jer'Zhan Newton Set For Increased Role In NFC Championship

According to Scott Abraham of 7News DC, Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton is expected to have a more significant role with Daron Payne (finger) sidelined. Payne sustained this finger injury during their wild-card victory over the Buccaneers but faced a setback during their upset victory over the Detroit Lions last weekend. As a result, […]

Jeff Driskel Listed As Emergency Quarterback In NFC Championship

According to the team, Washington Commanders quarterback Jeff Driskel (illness) is listed as the team's emergency quarterback for the NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Driskel carried a questionable tag on the team's final injury report with an illness. He was unable to practice on Thursday and Friday. The Louisiana Tech product will only […]

Ainias Smith Inactive For NFC Title Game

According to the team, Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Ainias Smith is inactive for Sunday's NFC title game against the Washington Commanders. The rookie wideout will be a healthy scratch. The Texas A&M product was also inactive during the first two games of the playoffs. Throughout the regular season, Smith saw a limited role as […]

Cam Jurgens Active For NFC Championship Game

According to the team, Philadelphia Eagles center Cam Jurgens (back) is officially active for Sunday's NFC title game against the Washington Commanders. Jurgens opened the week as a non-participant but was able to log two limited sessions to end the week but still carried a questionable tag on the final injury report. However, the starting […]