Gerrit Cole Plays Catch Monday With No Issues

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) played catch on Monday without a problem. It's a positive first step for Cole after he was diagnosed with nerve irritation and edema in his right elbow. The 33-year-old is going to be out for at least several months, but the hope is that he can avoid surgery […]

Joey Loperfido - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Joey Loperfido, OF/1B/2B, Houston Astros ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: #5 CALL-UP ETA: May ANALYSIS: We're eight games into the season for Joey Loperfido and he won't stop going yard, now up to five in eight games. And for anyone yelling about his 38.9% strikeout rate, it would only be 26.7% if you take […]

Connor Norby - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Connor Norby, 2B/OF, Baltimore Orioles ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: #17 CALL-UP ETA: May ANALYSIS: Like most in the star-studded Norfolk Tides lineup, Connor Norby is red hot to start the 2024 season, slashing .395/.438/.767 through his first nine games with four doubles and four home runs. Norby has been playing primarily left field […]

DraftKings PGA DFS Lineup Picks - The Masters With Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Tony Finau, Matthew Fitzpatrick and More Golf Advice (2024)

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Bryan De La Cruz Has First Three-Hit Game Of The Season

Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz tallied his first three-hit game of the season in the team's 10-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. De La Cruz moved down in the order for Sunday's game, hitting seventh, after batting third through fifth in every game before that. However, the move down in […]

Orelvis Martinez Picks Up Three More Hits

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect Orelvis Martinez went 3-for-5 with three runs and a double for Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday. Martinez is now hitting ,296 on the young season. The 22-year-old hasn't homered yet, but the power should come as he has 28 or more in the past three seasons on the farm. With Bo […]

Ryan Mountcastle Tallies Three Hits In Sunday’s Loss

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle tallied three hits in the team's 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Mountcastle is off to a great start in 2024, which continued in Sunday's contest. The first baseman started off his day with a double to right field in the first inning and then doubled home […]

Terrion Arnold An Option For Colts In First Round

The Indianapolis Colts need help at cornerback, which is why Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold makes sense for them with the 15th overall pick in the first round of this year's NFL draft. Arnold emerged as a star for 'Bama in 2023 with five interceptions and 17 pass breakups. The 6-foot, 190-pounder is more athletic than […]

Heston Kjerstad - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Heston Kjerstad, OF, Baltimore Orioles ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: #7 CALL-UP ETA: May ANALYSIS: The term red hot doesn't even begin to describe how Heston Kjerstad has been hitting to start the 2024 season. In nine games, Kjerstad has already swatted four doubles and six home runs to go along with a stellar […]

Emerson Hancock Could Have Turn In Rotation Skipped

Seattle Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock could have his turn in the rotation skipped after struggling in his last start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Hancock has taken over the Mariners' fifth spot in the rotation with the injury to Bryan Woo (elbow inflammation). But, the right-hander was hit hard in his last start, giving […]

Andy Pages Blasts First Homer

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Andy Pages went 3-for-5 with two runs and a two-run homer for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday. The 23-year-old out of Cuba is now hitting a healthy .270 with three RBI and two stolen bases to go along with home run. Pages has shown plenty of power since being signed […]

Colt Emerson Raising His Stock

Seattle Mariners middle infield prospect Colt Emerson went 2-for-4 with a walk and solo home run for Single-A Modesto on Sunday. The club's 2023, first-round pick, Emerson has now homered twice in just three games. The 18-year-old has made a big impression since being selected 22nd overall this past season. In just 24 games between […]

Jose Miranda Recalled From Triple-A St. Paul

Minnesota Twins infielder Jose Miranda was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul ahead of the team's matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday. With right-handed pitcher Daniel Duarte heading to the 15-day injured list with a triceps strain, Minnesota called up Miranda to help an offense that has scored just 12 runs over the last […]

Martinsville NASCAR Average Running Position Rankings (Post-Race Analysis)

The NASCAR Cup Series ran the Cook Out 400 this past Sunday afternoon at Martinsville Speedway with William Byron emerging victorious despite starting back in 18th at a track where position on the racetrack meant everything. Chase Elliott, who finished third, had the best Average Running Position (3.15) during the race with pole sitter, Kyle […]

Saints Could Go With O-Line Upgrade In Taliese Fuaga

New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Trevor Penning, who was taken 19th overall in 2022, has struggled at tackle and has started only six games since he was drafted. It's why The Athletic's Bruce Feldman pegs the Saints to take Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga with the 14th overall pick in this year's NFL draft. […]

Ethan Salas Swipes Second Stolen Base

San Diego Padres catcher prospect Ethan Salas went 1-for-4 with a stolen base for High-A Fort Wayne on Sunday. The stolen base was his second on the young season and Salas also threw out an attempted base stealer on defense. The 17-year-old phenom saw limited action in the Cactus League, but was eventually reassigned. Despite […]

Martinsville NASCAR Green Flag Speed Rankings (Post-Race Analysis)

The NASCAR Cup Series ran the Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday afternoon, with William Byron getting his third win of the young 2024 season while Hendrick Motorsports swept the top three. When it came to Green Flag Speed, pole winner, Kyle Larson, was the fastest during the race, but he was unable […]

T'Vondre Sweat Arrested On Sunday

Texas defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat was arrested early on Sunday morning and was charged with driving while intoxicated in Austin, Texas, according to a source. Sweat was viewed as a potential Day 2 pick in this year's NFL draft, but this incident could very well change that. The 22-year-old stands at 366 pounds and recorded […]

John Brebbia Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher John Brebbia (calf) was placed on the 15-day injured list ahead of the team's matchup against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday. Brebbia last appeared in a game on Friday against the Kansas City Royals, when he left the contest after just seven pitches. The 33-year-old dealt with a similar calf […]

David Hamilton Goes Yard

Upon his promotion on Sunday, Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect David Hamilton went 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI and a solo home run. The speedy Hamilton was promoted and drew the start at shortstop with the news that shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) will be sidelined indefinitely. Hamilton struggled in his first taste of the […]

Xavier Worthy Visiting With Bears On Monday

Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who ran the fastest 40-yard dash in the history of the NFL scouting combine in February at 4.21 seconds, is visiting with the Chicago Bears on Monday. The Bears have already traded for Keenan Allen this offseason to pair with DJ Moore in 2024, but they continue to look for […]

Arturs Silovs Likely To Start Monday

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs was the first goaltender off the ice in the team's morning skate on Monday, suggesting he will be the starter for this evening's game against the visiting Vegas Golden Knights. Silovs and Casey DeSmith have been alternating starts of late with Thatcher Demko sidelined but Silovs has been the superior […]

Holdout Could Be Coming For CeeDee Lamb

The Dallas Morning News' Michael Gehlken suggests that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb could be absent from offseason workouts this month as he seeks a new long-term contract from the team. If the two sides don't come to an agreement on a new deal this offseason, Lamb is in line to play the 2024 […]

Ville Husso Headed For Conditioning Stint

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso (lower body) has been loaded to the American Hockey League's Grand Rapids Griffins for a conditioning stint. The 29-year-old has been limited to just 19 games with the Red Wings this season due to lower-body injuries. He suffered an original lower-body injury in a Dec. 18 contest against the […]

Elias Lindholm Takes Part In Game-Day Skate Monday

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Lindholm (undisclosed) took part in his team's morning skate before the club takes on the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night. The veteran pivot hasn't appeared in a game since March 23 due to an undisclosed injury. However, it doesn't appear Lindholm took part in line rushes, meaning he is […]

Tim Stutzle Listed As Day-To-Day

Ottawa Senators center Tim Stutzle is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury after missing Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Washington Capitals. The German took a hit from Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola in a 6-0 loss on Thursday and was slow to get up. Stutzle has notched 18 goals and 70 points in […]

Chris Curtis Defeated Via Split Decision

Chris Curtis suffered a split-decision loss to Brendan Allen in the main event of UFC Vegas 90 on Saturday. Curtis replaced Marvin Vettori against Allen at UFC Vegas 90 on three weeks' notice. After losing the first round, Curtis came back and showed his impressive stand up game in the second and third round. Allen […]

Curtis Lazar May Not Return This Season

New Jersey Devils forward Curtis Lazar could miss the remainder of the season due to an upper-body injury. The veteran was injured during the second period of a 4-3 win against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. With the Devils set to miss the postseason, Lazar's 2023-24 campaign could be over altogether. "He's not great," interim […]

Brendan Allen Wins Split Decision In A Back-And-Forth Fight

After a hard fought gritty battle, Brendan Allen was awarded a split decision victory over Chris Curtis in the main event of UFC Vegas 90. Allen was originally matched up with Marvin Vettori, who suffered an injury. Allen entered the bout riding a six-fight winning streak. Five of those wins came by way of submission. […]

Morgan Charriere Drops Decision Matchup

In a closely contested featherweight showdown on Saturday, Morgan Charriere was on the wrong side of a split-decision announcement after his fight with Jose Mariscal. The first round was close but Mariscal did a bit more to win that round. The second round clearly went to Charriere, with the third round being the toughest to […]