The Yankees have released right-hander Duane Underwood Jr., who had been pitching for their Triple-A team after signing a minor league deal in the offseason, according to MiLB.com. Underwood is now a free agent and can sign with any team. Despite generally solid results in Scranton, Underwood’s release comes as a surprise. He pitched 38…
Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor has announced that some starters, including quarterback Joe Burrow, will play in the first preseason game against Tampa Bay on Saturday. Burrow, who has only participated in one preseason game over his four NFL seasons primarily due to injuries, expressed enthusiasm about getting these reps. “I’m excited for it,” Burrow…
The New York Knicks have shown a strong preference for former Villanova Wildcats, currently featuring four players from the Big East school, including their standout, Jalen Brunson. Their roster also includes Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart, and their newest Villanova addition, Mikal Bridges, who was acquired from the Brooklyn Nets last July. However, the Knicks have…
Following Isaiah Hartenstein’s departure in free agency, the New York Knicks find themselves short one center in their lineup. A trade for Robert Williams III could be a viable solution, according to John Hollinger of The Athletic. Hollinger mentioned to Fred Katz that the 26-year-old center could be a good fit for New York. Hollinger…
The Chicago Bears have made headlines this offseason, but their revamped pass rush is not among their most notable changes. In 2022, Chicago’s pass rush was the weakest in the NFL, recording just 20 sacks. Despite improving to 30 sacks last year, the Bears still ranked 31st in this critical category. As a result, Bleacher…
The New York Jets are operating with a Super Bowl-or-bust mentality as long as Aaron Rodgers is at quarterback. With a focus on upgrading the team and ensuring Rodgers’ protection, the Jets are making significant moves this offseason. The team hopes Rodgers will remain productive for the next 3-4 seasons, and they might be eyeing…
The Atlanta Braves’ streak of unfortunate injuries persists. On Monday, the team announced that pitcher Reynaldo Lopez is being placed on the 15-day injured list due to right forearm inflammation, retroactive to August 2. To fill the roster spot, right-hander Bryce Elder has been called up from the minors. Lopez, 30, earned his first All-Star…
The Boston Red Sox are currently in a pivotal three-game series against the Kansas City Royals, which could significantly impact the AL Wild Card race. On Monday night, the Red Sox secured a 9-5 road victory, narrowing their wild card deficit to 1.5 games. This win also marked a milestone for manager Alex Cora, who…
DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers honored Hall of Fame manager Jim Leyland by retiring his No. 10, placing his name and number in white on a brick wall beside World Series winner Sparky Anderson. “It’s hard to believe when I see my name with the Tiger greats on that wall,” Leyland said Saturday night during…
Cardiff City are poised to finalize a £3 million transfer before their Championship opener against Sunderland this weekend. According to reports from Wales, Cardiff City is nearing the acquisition of Alex Robertson from Manchester City. The initial transfer fee is set at £1 million, with potential to increase to £3 million based on various add-ons…