Robert Suarez Struggles In Save Opportunity

San Diego Padres reliever Robert Suarez was called upon in the ninth inning to close out the team's 2-0 lead over the Diamondbacks, but was unable to record an out before getting the hook. The right-hander walked the first two batters he faced on a combined nine pitches before issuing a wild pitch, and then […]

Juan Soto Goes Deep In Opening Day Loss

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto clubbed his first home run of the season on Thursday as his club fell to the Mets 5-1 in the Opening Day contest. Trevor May was the victim of the 23-year-old's no-doubter to right field that measured 428 feet with a 111 MPH exit velocity for his team's only run […]

Pete Alonso Leaves Early After Hit-By-Pitch

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso left Thursday's game early after getting hit in the ear flap by a pitch during the club's 5-1 win over the Nationals. Alonso was the unlucky recipient of a 95 MPH Mason Thompson fastball to the helmet in the ninth inning, and to his credit wanted to stay […]

Tylor Megill Victorious On Opening Day

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill earned his first victory of the season in the club's 5-1 Opening Day win over the Nationals. The 26-year-old tossed five-shutout innings while allowing three hits and no walks while striking out six in the 68-pitch performance. He only ran into trouble in the third inning by putting […]

Tony Santillan Picks Up Save For Reds

Cincinnati Reds reliever Tony Santillan got the surprise call in the ninth inning on Thursday to close out the club's 6-3 win over the Braves. The right-hander tossed a perfect 15-pitch frame to earn his first career save as he recorded a groundout and a pair of strikeouts to end the contest. The Reds closing […]

DeAndre Carter Agrees With Chargers

Veteran free-agent wide receiver/kick returner DeAndre Carter agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday. Carter spent the 2021 season with the Washington Commanders, returning 16 punts for 134 yards and 36 kickoffs for 904 yards and one touchdowns in 17 games (six starts). He also caught 24 of his 44 […]

Luis Castillo To Return In Late-April, Mike Minor Set For Sim Game

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Luis Castillo (shoulder) will return closer to the end of April, while left-hander Mike Minor (shoulder) is set to come back during the "middle of the month." On Thursday, Castillo was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a sore shoulder. The 29-year-old will play catch on Friday and throw a […]

Jaguars Likely To Keep No. 1 Overall Pick

The Jacksonville Jaguars aren't receiving calls on the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft, which likely means that they'll wind up hanging onto the pick. This year's crop of quarterbacks is considered to be pretty weak, so it's not a huge surprise that teams aren't looking to move up to the top […]

Malik Willis To Visit With Falcons, Panthers, Colts

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis will continue to visit with NFL teams next week, as he'll meet with the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers and Indianapolis Colts. All of the quarterback-needy teams were checking Willis out at his school's Pro Day, where he looked impressive. The Washington Commanders, Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers have also been looking […]

Tyrann Mathieu Meets With Eagles

Free-agent defensive back Tyrann Mathieu had a virtual visit with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, according to sources. The Eagles have emerged as a prime location for one of the top free agents left on the open market. Mathieu met with the New Orleans Saints this week, and although he admitted the Saints probably don't […]

Jullian Taylor Signs One-Year Deal With Vikings

Free-agent defensive lineman Jullian Taylor, who tore his ACL in December of 2019 and hasn't played since, signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, according to his agent. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah helped draft Taylor with the San Francisco 49ers in 2018 when they took him in the seventh round out […]

Elieser Hernandez Expected To Start Monday Against The Angels

Miami Marlins pitcher Elieser Hernandez (forearm) will start against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. He exited his final Spring Training start after being hit in the right forearm by a line drive, but won't miss any time. According to Marlins manager Don Mattingly, Hernandez is fine and will make his start on Monday in […]

Broncos Re-Sign Kareem Jackson

The Denver Broncos re-signed veteran safety Kareem Jackson to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday. Jackson has started 44 games for the Broncos in the last three seasons and has compiled 177 solo tackles, six tackles for loss, one sack, four interceptions, 16 passes defensed, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries (one for a […]

Antoine Wesley Signs His Tender

Arizona Cardinals exclusive-rights free-agent wide receiver Antoine Wesley signed his one-year tender offer on Thursday and will return to the team in 2022. Wesley will play for $825,000 this season. The 24-year-old had 19 receptions on 32 targets for 208 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games (four starts) in his first NFL season after […]

Deebo Samuel Removes Team From Social-Media Account

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel removed his team profile picture, unfollowed the Niners and has deleted over 80 posts from his Instagram account. It's notable with Samuel entering the final year of his rookie contract in 2022. Receivers around the league are getting paid handsomely, while there hasn't been any indication yet that […]

Texans Sign Brandin Cooks To Two-Year Deal

The Houston Texans and wide receiver Brandin Cooks agreed to a two-year deal on Thursday. The firm numbers of the deal aren't available yet, but Cooks should be able to earn just under $20 million per year through the 2024 season. A lot of folks expected Cooks to be dealt this offseason, but he'll stay […]

Zach LaVine Tagged As Probable For Friday

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Bulls have been careful with their star guard due to his lingering knee problems. There could be extra incentive to rest LaVine with the Bulls already locked in the sixth seed for the postseason. Coby White, Ayo […]

Gilbert Burns Has A Chance To Derail A Major Hype Train

Gilbert Burns (20-4) has a huge opportunity at UFC 273 on Saturday to shoot up the rankings and into the title picture when he faces one of MMA's hottest rising stars in Khamzat Chimaev. A dangerous jiu-jitsu wizard, 14 of his 20 career wins have come by the finish, with eight of those via submission. […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes' Injury Considered Minor, Expected Back Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (thumb, forearm) is expected back Saturday. His injury is reportedly minor after he exited Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals while attempting to make a diving catch in the field in the bottom of the first inning. He struck out in his only at-bat. The Pirates were cautious […]

Xander Bogaerts Won't Sign Extension Before Friday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts said there's no chance that he'll sign a contract extension with the team before Opening Day on Friday against the division-rival New York Yankees. Bogaerts has an opt-out clause in his current contract after this season, which he's expected to exercise in order to become a free agent. The […]

Khamzat Chimaev Can Continue His March To Welterweight Gold

Marching closer and closer to a welterweight title shot and one of 2021's hottest rising stars in all of mixed martial arts, Khamzat Chimaev (10-0) will face off with Gilbert Burns on Saturday night. A perfect 4-0 in the UFC, all four of Chimaev's victories have come by the finish, with three of them in […]

Goran Dragic To Sit Out On Friday

Brooklyn Nets guard Goran Dragic has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran guard will miss at least one more game due to the league's health and safety protocols. That being said, Patty Mills will continue seeing increased playing time without Dragic available. Sadly, Mills has struggled lately and won't […]

Taylor Rogers Will Serve As Padres Closer

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Taylor Rogers will be the team's closer, according to manager Bob Melvin. The Padres acquired Rogers and outfielder Brent Rooker from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday morning in exchange for starting pitcher Chris Paddack and relief pitcher Emilio Pagan. It was assumed that Rogers would be the Padres ninth-inning man […]

Tecia Torres Can Earn Fourth Straight Win At UFC 273

When it looked that Tecia Torres (13-5) could be on the downside of her career with a four-fight losing streak, she was able to turn it around and is currently on a three-fight winning streak. Her most recent victory was a decision win over Angela Hill in August of last year. Proving time and time […]

Kyle Kuzma To Remain Out Against Knicks

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the New York Knicks. This doesn't come as much of a surprise considering Kuzma has been out since mid-March. The Wizards are already eliminated from the postseason, so there's no reason for them to risk the health of Kuzma. Rui Hachimura […]

Anthony Bender To Get First Shot At Save Chances

Miami Marlins pitcher Anthony Bender is the "go-to guy" in the ninth inning, said manager Don Mattingly. He will get the first shot to be Miami's primary closer. The 27-year-old could have competition for save chances once Dylan Floro (shoulder) returns from the 10-day injured list. The Marlins also recently acquired reliever Cole Sulser from […]

CJ Abrams Not In Opening Day Lineup

San Diego Padres shortstop prospect CJ Abrams made the Opening Day roster, but he's not in the starting lineup for the season opener on Thursday night against Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner. Ha-Seong Kim is starting at shortstop and batting eighth in the order. Abrams is likely on the bench because the team is facing […]

Mackenzie Dern Can Rebound From Her Last Outing

Mackenzie Dern (11-2) finished last year on a hot streak by riding a four-fight winning streak before that streak was snapped in October by Marina Rodriguez and a unanimous decision. The ADCC World Champion and World Jiu-Jitsu Champion is 6-2 since entering the UFC, with four of those wins coming by submission. DraftKings sees Dern […]

Kelly Olynyk Removed From Injury Report

Detroit Pistons center Kelly Olynyk (rest) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has sat out two of the last three games due to rest purposes. Although, Olynyk should be available for the shorthanded Pistons on Friday. Braxton Key has been serving as the backup center, […]