George Kittle May Need To Be Paid Like A Receiver

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will need to be paid "as a wide receiver," according to former quarterback Steve Young. The 26-year-old is still awaiting a new deal, with recent reports suggesting that he could command around $13 million per year. Kittle has been one of the most dominant players at his position […]

Joe Mixon's Price Could Be Higher

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon could see his asking price increase, primarily after the new deal for Derrick Henry, who recently signed a four-year, $50 million contract to remain with the Titans. The 23-year-old is entering what could be his final year with the team and is coming off a solid 2019 that included […]

Michael Thomas Snubbed In Ranking List

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas was ranked as the No. 2 overall wideout in the league, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Though Fowler has Julio Jones ahead of the former Buckeye, Thomas will still likely remain to be one of the first players off the board in fantasy drafts for the 2020 campaign. […]

Saquon Barkley Appears Bigger Than Ever

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, who has been posting workout videos via social media during the offseason, appears to have bulked up even more heading into the season. Though Christian McCaffrey remains the consensus No. 1 overall pick in fantasy drafts for the upcoming 2020 campaign, the case could be made for Barkley […]

Trevor Williams Hopes To Use Curveball More

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams threw six curveballs during the exhibition game against the Indians on Monday. The right-hander used the pitch just six times in 2018 and 21 times last year, but he's hoping to use it more often and more effectively in 2020. Williams was charged with one run over 2 2/3 […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Unlikely To Make Opening Day Roster

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes, the team's No. 2 prospect, took part in a light workout on Monday after missing all of the summer camp workouts after testing positive for COVID-19. He tested negative twice and was cleared by doctors, but he likely missed too much time in camp to have a shot at […]

Cole Tucker Makes Outfield Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Cole Tucker made his outfield debut in an exhibition game against the Indians on Monday and made a highlight-reel catch in center field. The former first-round pick figures he last played in the outfield when he was 14 or 15 years old. The Pirates told Tucker that shortstop remains his primary position, […]

John Ryan Murphy To Be Backup Catcher

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher John Ryan Murphy, who was added to the 40-man roster on Sunday, is primed to be the backup to Jacob Stallings after Luke Maile underwent season-ending surgery to fix a fractured right index finger last Friday. Murphy was a non-roster invitee at spring training on a minor league deal. The 29-year-old is […]

Kevin Cron With Team In L.A.

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Kevin Cron (hamstring), who is dealing with a sore left hamstring, traveled with the team to Los Angeles for their exhibition game. It doesn't sound like a very serious injury, so Cron should be on the club's Opening Day roster, barring a setback. The 27-year-old right-handed power hitter hit just .211 […]

Diamondbacks Hopeful On Christian Walker

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said the team is hopeful that first baseman Christian Walker (groin) will be ready for Opening Day on Friday. Walker is dealing with a strained right groin and worked out at Chase Field on Sunday. The 29-year-old was officially diagnosed with a Grade 1 right groin strain but is confident […]

NFL Won't Have Any Preseason Games In 2020

The NFL Players Association told its players on Tuesday that there will be zero preseason games in 2020, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. The league wanted to play two preseason games this year, while the NFLPA was set on zero games amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The NFLPA is also […]

59 Players Have Tested Positive For COVID-19

The NFL Players Association said that 59 players have tested positive at some point during the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, the NFLPA posted that 95 players had tested positive, but they updated the list to include only players. Eight of 24 teams have also approved the infectious disease emergency response plans for the 2020 season. "Our […]

Raiders Agree With Henry Ruggs III

The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to a deal worth $16.67 million over four years with their first-round pick (12th overall), wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, on Tuesday. Ruggs was the first receiver off the board in a stacked class this year after showing elite athleticism at the NFL combine in February. The speed demon was […]

Michael Bennett Retires From NFL

After an 11-year career with three Pro Bowls and a Super Bowl title to his name, defensive end Michael Bennett is calling it a career. "Retiring feels a little like death of self, but I'm looking forward to the rebirth -- the opportunity to reimagine my purpose," Bennett wrote on Instagram. Bennett considered retiring before […]

Kyle Gibson Roughed Up In Exhibition Start

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kyle Gibson did not have the warm-up to the regular season that he was hoping for on Tuesday night. Gibson went five innings while working on his fastball command, but the results were not great as the Rangers fell 5-1 to the Colorado Rockies. The former Twins pitcher allowed five runs, […]

Yoenis Cespedes Expects To DH On Opening Day

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes said he expects to be the designated hitter on Friday, July 24, when the team opens the season against the Braves. Because of injuries to his feet and legs, Friday will be Cespedes' first major league game in more than two years. The right-handed slugger is feeling good and […]

Deivi Garcia, Clarke Schmidt Don't Make Opening Day Roster

New York Yankees pitching prospects Deivi Garcia and Clarke Schmidt will start the season at the team's alternate training site. Manager Aaron Boone said the team thinks the 21-year-old Garcia needs more seasoning after his rough exhibition start on Monday against the Phillies. Schmidt's absence on the 40-man roster hurt his case for breaking camp […]

Michael King A Candidate To Open Third Game

New York Yankees starting pitcher Michael King earned a spot on the Opening Day roster as one of the standouts of summer camp, and the 25-year-old is a candidate to open the third game of the season against the Nationals, along with Chad Green and Jonathan Loaisiga. King is the team's No. 25 prospect, per […]

Dodgers Sign Jake McGee

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed relief pitcher Jake McGee on Tuesday. He'll provide left-handed bullpen depth for the Dodgers after he was released last week by the Rockies, who must pay the bulk of his pro-rated $9 million salary in 2020. The 33-year-old southpaw had a tough time pitching in the thin air of Colorado […]

Nate Pearson Touched Up In Exhibition Start

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Nate Pearson got a starting rotation audition on Tuesday in an exhibition start versus the Red Sox, but early struggles hurt the youngster. After recording two outs and allowing four runs in the first inning, Pearson was bailed out of the frame on a pitch count that the team had […]

Nicolas Dalby Looking Solid In Second UFC Stint

Nicolas Dalby (18-3-1) seems to have entered his second stint in the UFC with a fresh beginning. After going 1-2-1 in his first run in the UFC, Dalby joined Cage Warriors and went on a tear. He went 3-0 along with a no contest. Dalby soon re-joined the UFC in September of 2019 and defeated […]

Tom Aspinall Has A Chance To Continue His Knockout Run

Tom Aspinall (7-2) is set to make his Octagon debut after a successful run in Cage Warriors. The heavyweight striker currently has five knockouts and two submissions to his record, finishing all of his victories. His last defeat was due to an illegal elbow he threw at BAMMA 25 in May of 2016. His last […]

Jake Collier Returns To Octagon After Nearly Three Years Out

Jake Collier (11-4) will return to action this Saturday for the first time in nearly three years. When he is in the cage, he typically likes to end the fight, with eight of his 11 wins coming by finish. Through his five UFC bouts, he averages 4.15 significant strikes per minute. Ninety-six percent of his […]

Mike Grundy Looking For Another Impressive Showing

Mike Grundy (12-1) has a great finish rate, finishing eight of his 12 opponents. His only knockout actually came in his UFC debut in March of 2019 against Nad Narimani. In his first UFC bout, Grundy landed 3.40 significant strikes per minute. He also had a significant-strike defense of 77%. Grundy has made his name […]

Corbin Burnes To Start Saturday Against Cubs

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes will start the team's second game against the Cubs, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Burnes had electric stuff last year but really struggled with command and confidence, eventually seeing a sports psychologist in the offseason. Since reporting to camp in February, his stuff has been perhaps even better, touching the […]

Zach Plesac Wins Final Rotation Spot

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac will be the fifth starter to begin the season, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. Plesac had been optioned to Triple-A Columbus back in March, but he's evidently impressed enough this summer to win the final spot in the rotation. He beat out Adam Plutko for the job. Plesac posted […]

Logan Morrison Makes Opening Day Roster

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Logan Morrison has made the Opening Day roster, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Morrison had a very strong abbreviated spring training and forced his way onto the roster. Morrison lost 20-25 pounds in the last three months and could be a solid power source if he finds at-bats. […]

Luis Urias Won't Make Opening Day Roster

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias (illness) will be assigned to the team's alternative training site in Appleton, Wisconsin, to begin the season, freelance baseball writer Robert Murray reports. The former top prospect of the Padres has an impressive minor league track record but has struggled in limited major league exposure. He was expected to have […]

Marvin Bagley Spotted In Crutches And Walking Boot

Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley (foot) was spotted with a walking boot and crutches during Tuesday's practice. He tweaked his right foot during Sunday's practice and underwent and MRI shortly after. Head coach Luke Walton didn't give much information on Bagley's status which usually means bad news. The fact he's in crutches means this likely […]

Cody Reed Makes 30-Man Roster

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Cody Reed made the Opening Day roster as the team gets ready to start their regular season. Reed will open the year pitching out of the bullpen. The southpaw was once regarded as one of the more promising arms in the Cincy pipeline but he's seen his star fade over the past […]