Mets Call J.T. Ginn's Name 52nd Overall

The New York Mets selected Mississippi State pitcher J.T. Ginn with the 52nd overall pick in the second round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Ginn was drafted 30th overall by the Dodgers in 2018 but chose to go to college, where he was the SEC freshman of the year. If not for Tommy […]

Cubs Take Relief Pitcher Burl Carraway

The Chicago Cubs selected Dallas Baptist pitcher Burl Carraway with the 51st overall pick in the second round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Carraway was initially recruited as a center fielder out of high school and made a big leap as a pitcher in his sophomore year by averaging 15.6 strikeouts per nine […]

Evan Carter Hears Name Called By Texas

The Texas Rangers selected Elizabethton High School outfielder Evan Carter with the 50th overall pick in the second round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Carter, 17, was committed to Duke and was also a right-handed pitcher in high school. He has a big frame at 6-foot-4, 210 pounds and is extremely athletic and […]

Gigantes Take Two-Way Star Casey Schmitt In Second Round

The San Francisco Giants selected San Diego State third baseman Casey Schmitt with the 49th overall pick in the second round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Schmitt is one of the top two-way players at the college level in 2020 as a power-hitting corner infielder/reliever. He racked up 17 saves with a fastball/splitter […]

Reds Take A Chance On Christian Roa

The Cincinnati Reds selected Texas A&M pitcher Christian Roa with the 48th overall pick in the second round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Alongside Asa Lacy, who went fourth overall to the Royals, the Aggies had a nasty one-two punch in their rotation before the season was canceled. He has a mid-90s fastball, […]

Jared Kelley Finally Comes Off The Board

The Chicago White Sox selected Refugio High School pitcher Jared Kelley with the 47th overall pick in the second round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Kelley entered the year as the highest-ranked high school prospect and is considered the best Texas pitching prospect since Jameson Taillon in 2010. The right-hander creates easily velocity […]

Chris McMahon Comes Off The Board At No. 46

The Colorado Rockies selected Miami pitcher Chris McMahon with the 46th overall pick in the second round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. McMahon was a three-sport athlete in high school and was taken in the 33rd round out of high school. The right-hander has a fastball that sits in the mid-90s, and he […]

Owen Caissie Heading To Padres At No. 45

The San Diego Padres selected Notre Dame Catholic outfielder Owen Caissie with the 45th overall pick in the second round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Caissie, hailing from Canada, was recruited by Michigan and has the tools to fit in right field with his plus raw power with the lumber. There is real […]

Pirates Go With Jared Jones In Second Round

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected La Mirada High School pitcher Jared Jones with the 44th overall pick in the second round in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Jones was a two-way star in high school, but his future in the big leagues is on the mound. He has a big arm and can get his […]

Knicks Want A Big Man Who Can Shoot

The New York Knicks are reportedly seeking a big man who can shoot during the offseason. The only player the Knicks had shooting above 37 percent from deep last year was Marcus Morris. They have three draft picks, so they could address the issue through the NBA Draft. However, players like Christian Wood, Danilo Gallinari, […]

Zach DeLoach Heading To The Mariners

The Seattle Mariners selected Texas A&M outfielder Zach DeLoach with the sixth pick of the second round (43rd overall) in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. DeLoach didn't play all that well in his two seasons in college but won the 2019 Cape Cod batting title by hitting .353 and hit .421 with six homers […]

Pistons Looking To Acquire A Point Guard This Offseason

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey said that the organization is looking to add a starting point guard this offseason. The team will consider trading for a point guard or drafting one through the NBA Draft. The organization bought out Reggie Jackson in February, which left them with less than desirable options. The Pistons have […]

Blue Jays Take A Pitcher In Second Round

The Toronto Blue Jays selected Florida State pitcher CJ Van Eyk with the fifth pick of the second round (42nd overall) in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Van Eyk spent his freshman year in the bullpen but made a nice transition to the rotation as a sophomore at Florida State. He has a three-pitch […]

Ravens Release Jake Ryan After a Month

The Baltimore Ravens parted ways with linebacker Jake Ryan on Thursday just a little over a month after signing him as a free agent. Ryan was released with a non-football injury designation after signing a one-year deal with the team back on April 18. The release of the veteran indicates how confident the Ravens are […]

Ben Hernandez Taken By Royals 41st Overall

The Kansas City Royals selected De La Salle Institute pitcher Ben Hernandez with the fourth pick of the second round (41st overall) in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. De La Salle has produced four big-leaguers, so Hernandez is in good company and was committed to Illinois-Chicago. He has a devastating changeup which ranks among […]

Dwayne Bacon Wants To Leave Charlotte

Charlotte Hornets forward Dwayne Bacon mentioned that his best option is to "go somewhere else" when he reaches free agency in October. He will be a restricted free agent later this winter and there's a chance that Charlotte doesn't even offer him a contract. They've given Bacon chances this season, but he has failed to […]

Daxton Fulton's Name Called Early Thursday

The Miami Marlins selected Mustang High School pitcher Daxton Fulton with the third pick of the second round (40th overall) in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Fulton had Tommy John surgery on his left elbow last September. He displayed a low-90s fastball with a steep downhill plane with his 6-foot-6 frame and high three-quarters […]

Orioles Add Hudson Haskin To Their Ranks

The Baltimore Orioles selected Tulane outfielder Hudson Haskin with the second pick of the second round (39th overall) in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Haskin is a toolsy center fielder who was a 39th-round pick by the A's in 2018. He hit an impressive .372/.459/.647 as a freshman and played well over the summer. […]

Tigers Kick Off Second Round With Dillon Dingler

The Detroit Tigers selected Ohio State catcher Dillon Dingler with the first pick of the second round (38th overall) in the 2020 MLB draft on Thursday. Dingler doesn't have a long track record of success at catcher and spent time in center field in his freshman season before breaking his hamate bone in his hand. […]

Jonathan Isaac Continues To Make Solid Progress

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) continues to make solid progress while rehabbing his left knee sprain and bone bruise. The organization seems skeptical at the moment that Isaac will be able to play when the league returns in late July. The Magic are going to be cautious with their franchise forward. It doesn't sound […]

Trae Young Wants To Improve His Conditioning

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young said that he hopes to improve on his conditioning during the extended offseason. Young mentioned that he wanted to "play at 100 percent for a longer period of time on both ends." He had the seventh-worst defensive rating this season among NBA players that averaged at least 20 minutes a […]

Respect The MMA Gatekeepers

Gatekeepers should be revered. These fighters often fail to receive the respect they deserve, caught in a purgatory between the more exciting up and comers and the top dogs of their respective divisions. Their records should be weighted to account for the consistently high quality of opponents. It seems the best that these fighters can […]

PJ Washington Focusing On Ball-Handling and Playmaking

Charlotte Hornets forward PJ Washington mentioned that he is focusing on his ball-handling and playmaking ability during the offseason. He was a strong force in the paint, so improved ball-handling could do a lot for his game. Almost 60 percent of his shots this season have come with zero dribbling. However, it sounds like he […]

Josh Allen Won't Change His Playing Style

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen does not sound like he is going to change the way he plays football anytime soon. "I'm going to continue to play the game the way I love it," said Allen. He threw for 3,089 passing yards with 20 touchdowns and nine interceptions last season. Allen is known for having […]

Mike Hilton Signs Contract Tender

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton signed his second-round contract tender on Thursday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Hilton headed into the offseason as a restricted free agent for the Steelers. He will now play for $3.27 million in 2020, but the two sides are reportedly still hopeful that they can reach a long-term contract […]

Terry McLaurin Happy With Dwayne Haskins' Progress

Washington Redskins wide receiver Terry McLaurin said quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. "looks really good" and is happy with how far Haskins has come since last season. McLaurin had a solid rookie season himself, catching 58 passes for 919 yards and seven touchdowns despite inconsistent play from the QB position. McLaurin added that he thinks the […]

A Long Night In Martinsville For Denny Hamlin

Starting 12th, Denny Hamlin was unable to contend for his sixth Martinsville win in the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500. The No. 11 team was off the mark with their setup to start the race, causing him to drop as low as 32nd. To make matters worse, Hamlin had to deal with overheating issues, which […]

KBO DFS Cheat Sheets: Lineups, Starters & Matchups for 6/12/20

Welcome, Rotoballers, to my KBO DFS Cheat Sheet! These cheat sheets will include my usual KBO Starting Lineups sheet, KBO Starting Pitchers for the upcoming slate, and my KBO matchup sheets where I personally project the starting lineups for each team. Remember the KBO is an entirely different animal than MLB and small things can […]

Joey Logano Finishes A Strong Night In Fourth Place

Team Penske managed to put three cars in the top five of the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500, including Joey Logano's No. 22 car, which ended the evening in fourth place. Although he was the third of Penske's trio by the time the checkered flag waved in Martinsville, Logano did record a race-high 234 laps […]

Saints Optimistic About Jared Cook In 2020

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook was a disappointment halfway through his first season with the team last year. But Cook's last eight games -- he averaged 19.2 yards per catch -- gave the Saints optimism heading into 2020. New Orleans signed the veteran after he nearly racked up 900 receiving yards with the […]