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Spencer Horwitz, Joey Loperfido Both Sitting On Saturday
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Spencer Horwitz and outfielder Joey Loperfido will take a seat on Saturday as the Blue Jays will face left-handed pitcher Justin Steele. Horwitz has started every game this month, so he will be getting a deserved day off, while Loperfido will once again take a seat against a left-handed pitcher, as […]
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Geno Smith Reportedly Seeking New Contract
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is reportedly seeking a new contract, according to Kole Musgrove of USA Today. Smith's current contract is set to expire after the conclusion of the 2025 season. NFL insider Mike Garafolo said on Jason Puckett's podcast that both sides have discussed a new deal. Garafolo further noted that it could […]
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Jordan Love Pushing The Limit At Practice
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love expressed the importance of using team practices to push the offense forward. Love stated that the value of a practice rep is to "push the limit." Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette noted that Love tended to focus more on check-downs in camps last summer as he was […]
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CeeDee Lamb Presented New Contract Offer On Thursday
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb's representatives met with the team on Thursday to discuss a new contract. The star wide receiver has been holding out of training camp as he is seeking a new contract. According to USA Today, the Cowboys presented their former first-round selection a contract slightly under $33 million, which would […]
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Evan Engram Has Another Successful Practice
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram enjoyed a nice joint practice on Thursday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Engram caught a nice 30-yard pass from Trevor Lawrence down the middle of the field over Tampa Bay linebacker Lavonte David. Rookie wideout Brian Thomas Jr. also enjoyed a nice practice this day as he has […]
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Aidan Miller Enjoying Big August At High-A
Philadelphia Phillies third base prospect Aidan Miller has been heating up in the batter's box since the start of the month. Since August 1, Miller has carried an excellent .300/.364/.500 slash line with one home run, seven RBI, one double, and two triples. This is a great sign, as Miller posted a mere .215 AVG […]
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Juan Flores Starting To Heat Up At High-A
Los Angeles Angels catching prospect Juan Flores has begun to turn the corner after his disappointing start at High-A. Across his previous three games, the backstop has held a .385/.385/.538 with two doubles and an RBI. Before this stretch, Flores posted a .135/.244/.189 line in his previous 12 games. Overall, through his first 37 games […]
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Cam Collier Snaps Minor Skid
Cincinnati Reds third base prospect Cam Collier has snapped his previous 1-for-13 skid he held for most of last week. In his previous three games, the first-round selection in the 2022 MLB Draft has gone 5-for-9 with a .556/.600/.778 line with five RBI and two doubles. Prior to his minor cold stretch, the infielder posted […]
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Bryce Eldridge Extends Hitting Streak To Nine Games
San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Bryce Eldridge extended his hitting streak to nine games on Thursday evening, going 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI. During this stretch, the 19-year-old has held a stellar .452/.581/.1.000 slash line with four home runs, 11 RBI, and an 11:6 BB:K ratio. Overall, through his first 34 games […]
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Adael Amador Enjoying Power Surge
Colorado Rockies second base prospect Adael Amador has enjoyed a nice power surge this week and has begun to settle in at Double-A since the start of the month. In his past six games, Amador has gone deep three times and tallied one triple with eight RBI. Since the start of the month, the 21-year-old […]
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Chase DeLauter Goes Deep On Thursday, Stays Hot At The Plate
Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter went 2-for-5 at the plate on Thursday as he tallied two hits, including one long ball and three RBI. This performance extended his current hitting streak to seven games. During this stretch, the James Madison University product holds a .385/.400/.654 slash line with two home runs, nine RBI, and […]
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J.J. McCarthy Officially Placed On Season-Ending Injured Reserve
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) was officially placed on the season-ending injured reserve on Friday afternoon. In a corresponding move, the Vikings signed quarterback Matt Corral, who will compete for the No. 3 job. McCarthy missed practice earlier this week as he was dealing with knee soreness but eventually underwent an MRI, which […]
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Matt Corral Signs With Minnesota
Free-agent quarterback Matt Corral is signing with the Minnesota Vikings after they placed first-round selection J.J. McCarthy (knee) on Injured Reserve. McCarthy suffered a torn meniscus earlier this week and underwent season-ending surgery as a result. Corral will likely compete with Jaren Hall for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart as Sam Darnold […]
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Spencer Rattler At 100% After Thigh Injury
New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler (thigh) told the media that he is feeling 100% amid his thigh injury. The fifth-round pick in this year's draft reportedly suffered a bruised thigh in Saturday's preseason game. Before the injury, Rattler looked quite sharp in his pro debut, going 9-for-17 with 70 passing yards and a […]
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Jahan Dotson Acknowledges Need For Further Development
Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson expressed that he is "not where he wants to be" after Thursday's practice. Dotson further expressed, "I'm trying to grow every single day that I come out here. Trying to find something to get better at every single day." These comments came just a few days after head coach […]
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Ricky Pearsall Hopeful To Be Ready For Week 1
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (shoulder) is hopeful to be ready for Week 1, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The first-round selection in this year's draft recently suffered a shoulder injury last week at practice. This was the same injury that kept Pearsall on the Non-Football Injury list earlier this spring. […]
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Dalton Rushing - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 22)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: September ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Dodgers catching prospect Dalton Rushing was recently promoted to Triple-A and is now just one stop away from reaching the big leagues. Rushing opened the campaign by making his Double-A debut and posted a solid .270/.378/.512 slash line with 17 home runs, 59 RBI, […]
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Colby Thomas - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 22)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: September ANALYSIS: Oakland Athletics outfield prospect Colby Thomas has progressed through the upper levels of the minor leagues very quickly and is knocking on the major league door. Thomas opened the season by making his Double-A debut and held a strong .282/.340/.568 slash line with 14 home runs, […]
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Junior Caminero - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 22)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays third base prospect Junior Caminero was promoted to the major leagues earlier this week and is a top waiver wire target this weekend. Through his first two games back in the big leagues, the top prospect has gone 1-for-7 with a 1:3 BB:K […]
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Jhoan Duran Earns 17th Save On Thursday
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran tallied his 17th save of the campaign on Thursday evening as he tossed a clean ninth inning. He struck out the first two batters he faced and earned the third out via a ground out. Duran has earned two saves this month with a strong 1.80 ERA and a […]
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Zack Wheeler Tosses Six Innings To Earn Victory On Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitching Zack Wheeler tossed six innings of two-run ball (one earned) en route to earning his 12th victory of the campaign. He allowed just three hits and no walks while striking out six. The one blemish on Wheeler's start came in the fifth inning as he served up a solo shot to […]
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Keibert Ruiz Launches Two Home Runs On Thursday
Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz went 2-for-4 with two home runs on Thursday evening. Ruiz hit his first long ball in the fifth inning and then did so again in the seventh frame. The switch-hitting catcher extended his current hitting streak to three games and boasts a strong .295/.340/.545 line through August. The 26-year-old has […]
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Triston Casas Set To Return Friday Evening
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ribs) is set to return to the lineup on Friday evening, according to Chris Cotillo. Casas has been sidelined since late April with a fracture in his left rib cage. The 24-year-old has had a lengthy recovery process but is now poised to return just in time for […]
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Weston Wilson Hits For The Cycle On Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Weston Wilson went 4-for-5 with a single, double, triple, and a round-tripper to lead the Phillies to a victory on Thursday evening. Wilson also scored three runs and tallied one RBI. The Clemson product has made just ten starts since rejoining the Phillies in mid-July. Through this stretch, the 29-year-old has performed […]
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Alec Bohm Goes Deep On Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm went 1-for-4 with a three-run shot in Thursday's victory. Bohm hit the long ball in the opening frame which scored Bryce Harper and Trea Turner. Since the start of August, the third baseman has held a strong .309/.333/.509 line with two home runs, 11 RBI, and five doubles. Overall, […]
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Jacob Misiorowski Sharp Through First Relief Appearances At Triple-A
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski has looked quite sharp operating as a reliever at Triple-A in his past two outings. The top prospect in Milwaukee moved up to Triple-A earlier this month and made two short starts before shifting to a bullpen role. As a reliever, Misiorowski has tossed three 2/3 perfect innings […]
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Ryan Bergert Leads The Way In Combined No-Hitter
San Diego starting pitching prospect Ryan Bergert led the way in a combined no-hitter on Thursday as he tossed six perfect innings. He struck out nine batters. In his past 19 frames, Bergert has looked quite sharp, holding a 1.42 ERA and a 0.89 WHIP. This is a good sign as in the previous 34 […]
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Luis Vazquez Homers Twice In Return To Triple-A
Chicago Cubs shortstop prospect Luis Vazquez (undisclosed) went deep twice in his return to Triple-A on Thursday evening. Vazquez has been sidelined for just over a month due to an undisclosed injury. Vazquez earned a brief taste of the majors earlier this summer but went 0-for-1 in his lone at-bat. At Triple-A, he has held […]
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Brady House Goes Deep Twice On Thursday
Washington Nationals third base/shortstop prospect Brady House went 2-for-2 with two long balls and three RBI on Thursday evening. This was his first multi-home run game of the 2024 campaign. Since moving up to Triple-A Rochester on July 7, the infielder has held a solid .283/.301/.495 slash line with five home runs, 21 RBI, six […]
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Jack Leiter Strikes Out 11 On Thursday
Texas Rangers starting pitching prospect Jack Leiter struck out a batter to record every out on Thursday evening. The right-hander was tasked to record just 11 outs and did so by striking out every batter. He allowed just one earned run, one hit, and one free pass. Across his past 36 innings at Triple-A Round […]
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