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The Tampa Bay Rays are always looking for unheralded players who could become franchise difference makers. Their latest move saw the Rays pick up yet another pitching project from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Rays acquired RHP Robert Stephenson in a trade with the Pirates, via Rob Biertempfel. In return, the Tampa Bay sent minor league […]

After his release from the Arizona Cardinals, DeAndre Hopkins has been patiently waiting to choose his next organization. As teams continue to line up, Hopkins is considering reuniting with an old friend. Hopkins signing with the Cleveland Browns is considered a ‘strong possibility’ by league sources, via Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. Signing with […]

When he’s on the mound, Tampa Bay Rays ace Tyler Glasnow is one of the most electric pitchers in the MLB. While injuries have hurt Glasnow’s career, Tampa Bay’s mounting injured list has actually kept Glasnow on the Rays. Both Drew Rasmussen and Jeffrey Springs have dealt with long-term injuries for the Rays this season. […]

Heading into the 2023 season, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder was considered to be one of the most exciting prospects in all of baseball. While he struggled to start his Cardinals tenure, Walker will now have an opportunity to prove why the hype is real. St. Louis is calling Walker up from AAA, via Jeff Jones […]

For a team with as high expectations as the Los Angeles Dodgers, a trade is always a possibility. The Dodgers latest trade saw Los Angeles acquire a former top prospect from the Texas Rangers. Los Angeles traded for RHP Ricky Vanasco, the team announced. The Dodgers dealt LHP Luis Valdez back to the Rangers while […]

After just missing out on a Super Bowl title, the Philadelphia Eagles sought some extra juice for their offseason. Their squeeze came in the form of running back Rashaad Penny. Early in the offseason, Eagles fans have gotten their first look at Penny wearing Philadelphia green. Penny was able to take part in Philly’s OTAs. […]

As Frank Reich steps into his new role as head coach of the Carolina Panthers, he is looking to completely revitalize the team’s offense. Reich’s latest idea has the Panthers using one of their current receivers in a similar role to Deebo Samuel of the San Francisco 49ers. Carolina is planning to experiment using Laviska […]

Assuming he is fully healthy, Tony Pollard is poised to command the lion’s share of touches in the Dallas Cowboys backfield this upcoming season. Coming off of a fractured fibula, Pollard gave a bit of insight on when he is planning to make his Cowboys return. The running back stated that he is currently ahead […]

As the San Francisco 49ers go throughout their offseason, Brock Purdy’s health will be one of the key storylines. While it’s still early in the 49ers process, general manager John Lynch has been impressed in what he’s seen from Purdy. Purdy underwent elbow surgery after suffering an injury in the NFC Championship Game. Working his […]

After taking a year away from baseball, Michael Conforto signed with the San Francisco Giants. While Conforto has performed admirably in his Giants debut, his San Francisco return might be facing an immediate halt. Conforto was noticeably limping on Wednesday and is planning to undergo an MRI on his heel, via Andrew Baggarly of The […]

The Denver Broncos made a shocking decision when they released kicker Brandon McManus. However, it didn’t take long for the Broncos to find their McManus replacement. Denver has signed kicker Elliot Fry, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Fry is now the only kicker on the Broncos roster. Elliot Fry came to the NFL […]

For almost two years, James Paxton was unable to pitch for the Boston Red Sox or any team in the MLB. After finally making his return to the Red Sox, Paxton credited teammate Chris Sale for helping him get back on his feet. Paxton pitched just one game in 2021 after undergoing Tommy John surgery. […]

Adama Sanogo played a major role in UConn’s run to the NCAA Championship. After bringing UConn back to their former glory, Sanogo is now ready for the next chapter of his basketball career. Sanogo will remain in the 2023 NBA Draft, via Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. The big man has officially said goodbye to […]

After an offseason filled with speculation, the Green Bay Packers agreed to trade Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets. But before the Jets even got involved, Rodgers was already looking for the Packers to trade him. Back in 2021, Rodgers offered Green Bay an ultimatum. Either trade their QB away or fire general manager […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars trading for Calvin Ridley was one of the most shrewd moves at last year’s trade deadline. While Ridley is still getting up to speed in the Jaguars offense, head coach Doug Pederson is expecting big things from the wide receiver. Ridley has been held out during the early portions of OTAs. However, […]

George Pickens put together an overall solid rookie season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. But as Pickens enters year two, he is trying to take his and the Steelers game to the next level. The wide receiver is looking to make the Pro Bowl this season, via Bo Marchionte of College2Pro.com. Pickens felt like he was […]

The Miami Heat have punched their ticket to the NBA Finals with a Game 7 win over the Boston Celtics. However, while the Heat may be celebrating now, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are patiently waiting for their opportunity to end Miami’s run. Jokic will certainly play a big role in the Nuggets’ success. […]

Jack Suwinski has been an unheralded gem since his arrival to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Suwinski’s latest feat with the Pirates puts him in the same stratosphere as only Barry Bonds. Suwinski hit two home runs into McCovey Cove in the Pirates’ matchup against the San Francisco Giants on Monday. He became the only other player […]

The Los Angeles Angels have been without Anthony Rendon after the third baseman suffered yet another injury. However, Rendon’s road back to the Angels is looking much clearer following his latest injury update. Rendon fielded ground balls on Monday, via Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. There is still no timetable for his return […]

When Max Muncy left the Los Angeles Dodgers game on Sunday, fans held their breath as they feared a potential long-term injury. However, Muncy’s latest injury update should have the Dodgers and their fans in high spirits. Muncy said that his hamstring feels good and he is confident that he was just dealing with cramps, […]

Jeff McNeil has been forced out of the New York Mets lineup recently due to a nagging groin injury. However, the Mets upcoming schedule has given McNeil the time he needs to heal up. McNeil is expecting to be in the lineup for the Mets series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, via Tim […]

The Buffalo Bills have come up just short in their hunt to reach the Super Bowl with Josh Allen at quarterback. As the Bills look to maximize Allen’s potential, Buffalo has taken a page out of the Miami Dolphins playbook. The Bills are planning to sign offensive tackle Brandon Shell, via ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. While […]

As the St. Louis Cardinals look to turn their season around, outfielder Lars Nootbaar is a major part of their offensive plans. However, those plans have come to a halt for the Cardinals after Nootbaar’s worrisome injury against the Kansas City Royals. Nootbaar was forced to leave St. Louis’ Monday contest against the Royals after […]

Despite facing numerous injuries, the Minnesota Twins currently lead the AL Central with their 27-26 record. As the Twins look to gain a larger lead in their division, Minnesota will be welcoming back two familiar faces. Minnesota will be activating Royce Lewis and Max Kepler off of the injured list on Monday, via Aaron Gleeman […]

Gavin Stone has struggled to find success with the Los Angeles Dodgers after his call up to the big leagues. Those struggles have led to Dave Roberts and the Dodgers reconsidering Stone‘s spot in the rotation. Los Angeles is “reassessing” Stone’s next turn in the rotation, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. If the Dodgers […]

Whether a prospect or veteran, any player with an opportunity could be a strong fantasy baseball waiver wire pickup. In week 10 of the fantasy baseball season, some players from unlikely teams make up the best waiver wire pick ups. Of course, if a player is on a team in the playoff hunt, they’ll likely […]

Paul Chryst spent over seven years as Wisconsin’s head coach. However, with Wisconsin and Chryst parting ways, the former head coach has found himself a new job. Texas is hiring Chryst as an offensive analyst/special assistant to the head coach, via Sam Khan Jr. and Jesse Temple of The Athletic. Alongside Chryst, Texas hired former […]

While the Los Angeles Angels hold a positive 28-25 record, they’re still six games back in the AL West. To gain some extra firepower, the Angels have turned to one of the better prospects in their farm system. Los Angeles has called up Ben Joyce, via MLB Pipeline. The right-hander is currently ranked as the […]

The San Francisco 49ers are coming off of a run to the NFC Championship Game. They’re a team primed for success in the present and future. However, the 49ers have one problem holding back their franchise. For most organizations, having too many quarterbacks is a good problem to have. Both Trey Lance and Brock Purdy […]

When Devin White requested a trade for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the fate of one of the team’s defensive players was left in the air. However, with minicamp approaching, the Buccaneers have a better idea of where White stands with the team. Tampa Bay expects White to attend mandatory minicamp, via Rick Stroud of the […]

With the Arizona Cardinals releasing DeAndre Hopkins, the Kansas City Chiefs have been linked as a popular landing spot. However, the Chiefs have been showing interest in Hopkins long before his release. Kansas City received permission to speak with Hopkins earlier in the offseason, via Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. The Chiefs spoke to Hopkins […]

With JJ Watt retiring, 2022 was his final season with the Arizona Cardinals. Following his recent release, the same could be said for DeAndre Hopkins. But Cardinals teammates or not, Watt still has Hopkins’ back and is encouraging teams around the league to give him a look. Hopkins’ near $30 million cap hit was simply […]

After his release from the Arizona Cardinals, DeAndre Hopkins is searching for his next NFL franchise. In terms of suitors, the Buffalo Bills have emerged as an interesting possibility for Hopkins. In fact, many around the league believe Buffalo is ‘lurking’ in the Hopkins sweepstakes, via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. With the Bills struggling to […]

As Derek Carr begins his tenure with the New Orleans Saints, he is looking to move on from his past with the Las Vegas Raiders. However, even with the Saints, Carr is still receiving help from an unlikely former Raiders source. Jon Gruden has been working with Carr at Saints OTAs, via Jeff Duncan of […]

With DeAndre Hopkins now a free agent, he’ll have no shortage of suitors for his signature. But as teams look to sign the newly available Hopkins, one NFL franchise has risen to the top. The Dallas Cowboys are the favorites (+200) to sign Hopkins, via betonline.ag. The Kansas City Chiefs (+400) and New England Patriots […]

With DeAndre Hopkins set to be released from the Arizona Cardinals, teams around the league will be clamoring for his services. The Philadelphia Eagles will be one of those teams. However, the Eagles have a secret weapon that sets that apart from other franchises in their quest to land Hopkins. When asked hypothetically about quarterbacks […]

The Arizona Cardinals have made the shocking decision to release DeAndre Hopkins. With Hopkins now on the open market, plenty of the teams around the NFL will be calling for his services. Hopkins was set to count for almost $30 million against the Cardinals’ cap space. For an Arizona team coming off of a 4-13 […]

The Detroit Lions have already been hit with four suspensions for violating the NFL’s gambling policy. While it looked like the storm was over for Detroit, the Lions have once again found themselves in trouble with the league. The NFL is investigating another 2022 Lions player for a potential gambling violation, via Kalyn Kahler of […]

Aaron Rodgers trade to the New York Jets took much of the shine off of New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones. But even if Rodgers is stealing all the New York limelight with the Jets, Jones is content with his status on the Giants. Despite the Giants making a deep playoff run last season, all […]