Cubs Still In Talks With Other Teams Regarding Kris Bryant

The Chicago Cubs are still engaged in talks with other teams about the possibility of trading third baseman Kris Bryant, the 2016 National League MVP. The Cubs have spoken with the Rangers, Rockies, Nationals and Phillies in recent weeks, according to sources. There is no evidence that trade talks have progressed, but the Cubs haven't […]

49ers Want Dante Pettis To Get Stronger

The San Francisco 49ers want wide receiver Dante Pettis to report to the team stronger than he did in his first two seasons. The 24-year-old second-round pick in 2018 caught 27 passes for 467 yards and five touchdowns in 12 games his rookie season, but things took a turn for the worse in his sophomore […]

Danilo Gallinari Held In Check From Field During Loss

Oklahoma City Thunder small/power forward Danilo Gallinari accrued 15 points during Tuesday’s defeat to the San Antonio Spurs but finished 4-for-16 from the floor, including 2-for-7 from behind the arc. While Gallinari added eight rebounds and three assists to continue his steady production, his field-goal percentage marked his poorest shooting performance since Dec. 14. By […]

Josh Hart Contributes 17 Points With No Turnovers

New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart put together a solid stat line with 17 points, six rebounds, three assists, two triples and a steal in just 26 minutes of Tuesday's victory. The best part for Hart's fantasy owners was that he committed no turnovers for the second straight game. He's a great DFS option as […]

Jalen Hurd Expected To Be Ready For OTAs

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd (back) is expected to be ready for organized team activities this spring. Hurd, who missed all of his rookie season due to his back injury, could have a chance to make some noise in the team's passing game in 2020 if he can just stay on the field. […]

Chargers Could Go With Tyrod Taylor Under Center

All the big-name free-agent quarterbacks will be linked to the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason now that they have moved on from Philip Rivers, but general manager Tom Telesco said that he likes "our internal options" at quarterback in Tyrod Taylor and Easton Stick. Still, it would be a surprise if the Bolts didn't sign […]

Cam Newton's Future Depends On Health

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper said that quarterback Cam Newton's (foot) future with the team will come down to his health. The Panthers won't make a definitive statement on whether Newton will be with them in 2020, and they want to see him demonstrate his health this spring before they decide his future. Newton played […]

Steven Adams Returns To Double-Double Column

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams notched his first double-double in nearly a month during Tuesday’s defeat to the San Antonio Spurs. Adams shot 4-for-9 from the floor and finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds, further packing his stat sheet with four steals and two assists; his double-double marked his 17th of the year […]

Eric Pardinho Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Eric Pardinho (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Tuesday and will miss the entire 2020 season. Pardinho, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, had a nice 2.15 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 35 strikeouts and 16 walks in seven games and one relief outing (37 2/3 innings) for Low-A Lansing […]

Jrue Holiday Records Second Straight Double-Double

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday notched his second straight double-double in a dominant 138-117 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Holiday shot an efficient 58.3 percent from the field and added four rebounds, two blocks, and two steals. The veteran guard has 20 assists in his last two games. Holiday has had some poor […]

Chris Paul Drops Season-High 31 Points During Defeat

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul was clicking on all cylinders during Tuesday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs, shooting 12-for-18 from the floor en route to a season-best 31-point showing. He was particularly aggressive from behind the arc, shooting 5-for-9, also setting a season high in three-point attempts. In addition to the scoring, […]

Trevor Cahill Signs With Giants

The San Francisco Giants signed starting pitcher Trevor Cahill to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Tuesday, according to a source. Cahill made 37 appearances (11 starts) for the Angels in 2019 and wasn't all that effective, going 4-9 with a bloated 5.98 ERA and 1.47 WHIP while striking out […]

LaMarcus Aldridge Ties Season-High 14 Boards In Double-Double

San Antonio Spurs power forward/center LaMarcus Aldridge again saw an increased workload during Tuesday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, finishing with 25 points and a season-high-tying 14 rebounds. The absence of DeMar DeRozan (back) paved the way for Aldridge to finish 9-for-20 from the field, also tying his season high with 39 minutes of […]

Zion Williamson Scores Career-High 31 Points

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson put up a career-high 31 points in just 28 minutes of a blowout 138-117 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Williamson feasted in the paint with his usual assortment of slam dunks and completed his stat line with nine boards, five assists along with one steal. The former Duke […]

Cubs Add Jason Kipnis

The Chicago Cubs signed second baseman Jason Kipnis to a minor league deal on Tuesday. Kipnis can make $1 million plus incentives if he makes the team out of spring training. The left-handed swinging infielder has a good shot to make the team as a part-time second baseman. The Chicago native hit .245/.304/.410 with 17 […]

Tony Wolters Loses Arbitration Case

Colorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters lost his salary arbitration case on Tuesday and will earn $1.9 million in 2020 instead of the $2.475 million he was requesting, according to a source. Wolters had his best offensive season in four years in the majors in 2019 by hitting .262/.337/.329, but he's still mostly a defensive backstop […]

Dejounte Murray Drops Career-High 25 Points In Win

San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guard Dejounte Murray needed just 27 minutes to set a new career high in scoring with 25 points during Tuesday’s victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Murray saw an increased offensive role with DeMar DeRozan (back) ruled out, as he also grabbed nine rebounds and dished out three assists to pack […]

Charlie Morton Could Retire After 2020

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Charlie Morton said that he could consider retirement after the 2020 season, depending on his performance and his health. "If I throw really well and I feel really good, it’s going to be a tough decision. But if either one of those things happen, where I’m not pitching really well, […]

Mathew Barzal Produces Three Assists In Victory

New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal recorded his second three-point performance of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 victory against the Flyers, as the 22-year-old logged three assists, three shots on goal and a plus-two rating in the productive effort. Barzal assisted on goals by Josh Bailey, Jordan Eberle and Ryan Pulock, while Matt Martin and […]

Patty Mills, Derrick White Combine To Lead Second Unit

San Antonio Spurs point/shooting guards Patty Mills and Derrick White combined to drop 37 points off the bench during Tuesday’s victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Without DeMar DeRozan (back) available, Mills and White took on increased offensive roles; Mills finished 7-for-13 from the field overall en route to 20 points, while White finished an […]

Noel Acciari Records Three Points In Victory

Florida Panthers center Noel Acciari finished with one goal, two assists and a plus-three rating in Tuesday's 5-3 victory against the Devils. The 28-year-old snapped a seven game pointless streak with a productive performance, alongside linemates Mike Matheson and Mark Pysyk — as they each recorded three-point outings of their own in the victory. Acciari […]

Zach Hyman Scores Two Goals Against Coyotes

Toronto Maple Leafs left winger Zach Hyman posted his third multi-goal game of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Coyotes, as he finished with two goals, two shots on goal and a plus-one rating in the contest. Hyman's first goal of the night tied the game at one in the latter half […]

Josh Richardson Puts Up 21-Point Effort

Philadelphia 76ers guard Josh Richardson came up big in his third game back from a hamstring injury and had 21 points, five rebounds, one assist and two blocks during 32 minutes of play in the 110-103 win over the Clippers. The fifth-year player finally broke out of a scoring rut that saw him score three […]

Ian Mahinmi Scores 15 Points In Limited Minutes

Washington Wizards center Ian Mahinmi shot seven of 10 from the field to finish a win over Chicago with 15 points while also chipping in six rebounds in just 21 minutes of action. This was a much-needed performance for Mahinmi, who hadn't scored in double figures since Jan. 22, nine games ago. Thomas Bryant has […]

Rui Hachimura Scores 20 Points Versus Chicago

Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura was phenomenal in a win over the Bulls, posting 20 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in just 31 minutes of action. For Hachimura, who shot seven of 12 from the field, this performance marked his first 20-point game since way back on Dec. 5. He's […]

Ben Simmons Notches Second Straight Triple-Double

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons finished Tuesday's 110-103 win over the Clippers with a triple-double, scoring 26 points and adding 12 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 43 minutes of play. This was the second consecutive game the 23-year-old had a triple-double and the fourth straight game with at least a double-double. The top […]

Bradley Beal Drops 30 Points On The Bulls

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal scored 30 points in a win over Chicago to go with seven assists, four rebounds and three three-pointers. While shooting 12 of 23 from the field, this performance marked the 11th straight in which Beal has dropped at least 25 points, the longest streak of his career and the longest […]

Furkan Korkmaz Goes Scoreless After Sudden Hot Streak

Philadelphia 76ers guard Furkan Korkmaz put up a goose egg in Tuesday's 110-103 win over the Clippers after a two-game stretch that saw him pour in 65 points off the bench. For those who picked up Korkmaz, it was extra disappointing to see the 22-year-old go scoreless, especially when he was in the starting lineup. […]

Paul George Goes 3-For-15 From The Field In Tuesday's Loss

Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George had a cold shooting night in Tuesday's 110-103 loss to the 76ers, going 3-for-15 from the field and 1-for-4 from downtown to finish with 11 points. The veteran also had 12 rebounds, five assists and one block. Nights like these are bound to happen, even for an elite player […]

Coby White Scores 14 Points Off The Bench Against Washington

Chicago Bulls point guard Coby White cobbled together 14 points in a loss to the Wizards to go with seven assists, five rebounds, four steals and two three-point makes. White struggled with his shot, converting only four of his 14 field-goal attempts, but he took care of the basketball to the tune of just one […]