Phillies Encouraged By Zach Eflin's Progress

The Philadelphia Phillies are encouraged by starting pitcher Zach Eflin's (knee) progress this spring, according to general manager Dave Dombrowski. There are still some hurdles for Eflin to clear, but barring any setbacks, he could be ready for Opening Day. The 27-year-old right-hander has been throwing off a mound after undergoing surgery to fix a […]

Brewers Sign Brad Boxberger To One-Year Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent pitcher Brad Boxberger to a one-year, $2.5 million contract on Sunday. He returns to Milwaukee in 2022, where he will reprise his role as one of Milwaukee's top setup man for star closer Josh Hader. The 33-year-old posted a 5-4 record with a 3.34 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and an 83:24 […]

Adam Ottavino Chooses The Mets

The New York Mets agreed to a $4 million deal plus incentives with free-agent relief pitcher Adam Ottavino on Sunday, pending a physical. Ottavino spent the 2019 and 2020 seasons with the New York Mets before spending last year in the Boston Red Sox's bullpen. The 36-year-old New York native was a part-time closer in […]

Patriots Re-Sign Devin McCourty Sunday

The New England Patriots re-signed defensive back Devin McCourty to a one-year deal worth $9 million on Sunday, according to a source. The veteran safety will return to New England for his 13th season. McCourty's salary cap charge will be lower than $9 million in 2022, which is important for a Patriots team with around […]

Bills Bring Back Isaiah McKenzie

The Buffalo Bills agreed to a two-year deal to re-sign wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie on Sunday. The deal will be worth $8 million. The 26-year-old finished the 2021 regular season with 20 receptions on 26 targets for 178 yards and one touchdown in 15 games (two starts) for Buffalo. He also contributed nine carries for […]

Cardinals Finalize Three-Year Deal With Zach Ertz

The Arizona Cardinals finalized a three-year deal to re-sign three-time Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz on Sunday, according to a source. Ertz will come back on a deal ($31.65 million) that keeps him among the league's top-10 highest-paid tight ends at the age of 31. The move is nothing but great news for the […]

Chargers Reportedly To Extend Contract Of Dustin Hopkins

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Dustin Hopkins is expected to agree to a contract extension, with the terms of the deal being finalized by next week. The 31-year-old split time between Washington and L.A. last season, finishing by nailing 30 of his 34 attempts. He also tied Justin Tucker by sinking 13 field goals between 40 […]

Kurt Busch Comes Out Of Nowhere To Finish Fifth On Sunday

If Kurt Busch had maybe 10 or 20 more laps, the 23XI Racing driver could have wound up even better than fifth place on Sunday. The elder Busch made his way from 16th up to 11th then up to 5th. It was that final run which polarized quite a few fans and pundits alike. The […]

Ryan Blaney Drops To Fourth At Phoenix

Ryan Blaney enjoyed quite a run with the Team Penske car on Sunday. He started from the pole, led 144 laps, and even won Stage 2 of the Phoenix race. In the end, Blaney never could get his Ford up past the three young drivers in front of him. As a result, the Team Penske […]

Tyler Reddick Makes Late Push At Phoenix

Tyler Reddick has one very fast race car. There is little doubting that. It is controlling that race car which becomes a question mark. On Sunday at Phoenix, the No. 8 Chevy tried with Ross Chastain to go three-wide with Chase Briscoe. In the end, Briscoe had just a little bit more in the tank. […]

Kirk Cousins Agrees On Contract Extension

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has agreed to a one-year, $35 million extension. The deal is fully guaranteed, complete with a no-trade clause, meaning the veteran could conceivably suit up for the Vikings through 2023. Cousins remained one of the most accurate quarterbacks in the league during the 2021-22 campaign, finishing with 4,221 passing yards, […]

Ross Chastain Comes Up Just Short At Phoenix

Ross Chastain finished in the top three at Las Vegas last week while leading 83 laps. This week, Chastain did one place better holding of Tyler Reddick to finish second at Phoenix Raceway. The No. 1 Chevy was outside the top ten after Stage 1, vaulted to seventh after Stage 2, and then nearly won […]

Chase Briscoe Wins His First Race In Phoenix

Chase Briscoe picked a heck of a time to get his first career NASCAR Cup Series win. After all there were two other drivers behind him looking for their first as well. In the end, Briscoe held off Ross Chastain and Tyler Reddick to win the Ruoff Mortgage 500 on Sunday. Briscoe wound up winning […]

Michael Gallup Agrees To Multi-Year Contract

Wide receiver Michael Gallup has agreed to a $62.5 million contract that will keep him in Dallas for the next five years. The 26-year-old has compiled 2,902 yards and 15 touchdowns throughout his four seasons with the Cowboys. However, Gallup battled injuries during the 2021-22 campaign, with his season coming to a premature end after […]

Tom Brady To Return For The 2022-23 Campaign

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will return for the 2022-23 campaign. The multi-time Super Bowl Champion announced his retirement over a month ago. However, after taking some time to think things over, he will be back on the field for his 23rd season in the National Football League. Unquestionably, this is good news for […]

Garrison Mathews Starting On Sunday

Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Garrison Mathews has been bumped into the starting five for Sunday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He will be taking Eric Gordon's place in the starting five. Gordon was originally slated to start alongside Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr., Jae'Sean Tate and Christian Wood, but the team made […]

Dillon Brooks Set To Return And Start On Sunday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Dillon Brooks (ankle) is part of the starting five for Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This will be the 26-year-old's first action since early January as he'd been sidelined due to a left ankle sprain. Brooks was averaging 18.4 points per game over 28 minutes per contest prior to the […]

Terry Taylor Enters Starting Five On Sunday

Indiana Pacers shooting guard Terry Taylor has been bumped into the starting five for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He'll be joining Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, Oshae Brissett and Isaiah Jackson in the starting five and the Pacers will only have three players available off the bench. Taylor's a surprising starter as he was […]

Nick Senzel Likely To Start In Center Field

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel is likely to begin the season as the starting center fielder, according to manager David Bell. He should be joined by Jesse Winker and Tyler Naquin in the corners. The former second overall pick has struggled to stay healthy in the big leagues. In fact, Senzel was limited to 36 […]

Chris Duarte, Lance Stephenson Ruled Out On Sunday

Indiana Pacers guards Chris Duarte (toe) and Lance Stephenson (ankle) have both been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. It'll be a significantly short-handed backcourt for Indiana on Sunday as Malcolm Brogdon (head) is out for the game as well. Expect to see starting guards Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield log […]

Caris LeVert, Lauri Markkanen Questionable For Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (foot) and forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) are both listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. LeVert has been out since mid-February with a right foot sprain, but it seems as if he's getting somewhat close to a return. Markkanen, meanwhile, is dealing with right ankle […]

Keston Hiura To See Time In The Outfield

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Keston Hiura is expected to see time in the outfield during spring training, according to Craig Counsell. The organization mentioned that Hiura's best chance to earn a spot on the roster is increasing his versatility. He already has the ability to play both first base and second base with the outfield being […]

Fred VanVleet Questionable For Monday Vs. Lakers

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (knee) is questionable for Monday's tilt against the Los Angeles Lakers. VanVleet has been dealing with right knee soreness since February. He returned to action this past Wednesday, but sat out the team's most recent game against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. The Nuggets game was on the backend […]

Jose Barrero To Compete For Starting Spot

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Barrero is expected to compete for the starting gig in spring training, according to manager David Bell. It's worth noting that Bell mentioned Kyle Farmer is likely to enter spring training as the starting shortstop. Although, Barrero will get a legitimate chance to earn the starting job. The 23-year-old struggled with […]

Cameron Johnson To Remain Out On Sunday

Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (quad) will miss his fifth consecutive game on Sunday when the Suns square off against the Los Angeles Lakers. Johnson is dealing with a right quad contusion and it's a bit unclear when he'll be back on the court at this point. Johnson was fantastic in the last game he […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Likely To Debut In May

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is hopeful to make his season debut in May. The superstar outfielder underwent surgery in last July to repair a torn ACL. He was forced to miss the rest of the 2021 season and will sit out the beginning of this season. Possibly, Acuna returns earlier than expected, […]

Malik Monk Listed As Probable For Sunday

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Malik Monk (shoulder) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The former Kentucky Wildcat is currently dealing with right shoulder soreness. He played through the injury on Friday, hitting five three-pointers on the way to 21 points over 30 minutes of action. Expect for him to […]

Dennis Schroder Ruled Out On Sunday

Houston Rockets guard Dennis Schroder (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He came down with a non-COVID illness and won't be able to give things a go. The 28-year-old has played over 20 minutes per game off the bench across the team's last two games. His absence could […]

Sam Steel Added To Injured Reserve

Anaheim Ducks forward Sam Steel (upper body) will miss at least a couple of more games after he was placed on Injured Reserve. The 24-year-old sat out Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to New Jersey and needs some time to recover from an upper-body injury. Steel has notched 17 points across 51 outings this season. Anaheim's […]

Zach LaVine Questionable For Monday Vs. Kings

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Sacramento Kings. The 27-year-old is dealing with left knee soreness. The injury caused him to miss the team's last game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. Coby White entered the starting five in his place and went on to […]