The San Diego Padres are bolstering their catching position with a new addition Elias Diaz. Baseball journalist Rafael Petit reported on Monday that the Padres are signing catcher Elias Diaz to a minor-league contract, as confirmed by Daniel Alvarez-Montes of EI Extrabase. Diaz, 33, was an All-Star last season with the Colorado Rockies, where he…
The New York Knicks and star forward Julius Randle are now eligible to sign a $181.5 million extension. The Knicks have already addressed their contract situation with Jalen Brunson, signing him to a new four-year deal rather than waiting for him to become a free agent next year. Randle is entering what is likely the…
Another potential acquisition target for the Boston Red Sox has been taken off the market. Gio Urshela has reached a one-year agreement with the Detroit Tigers, as reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, valued at $1.5 million. While sources indicated the Red Sox had expressed interest in the infielder, they did not distinguish themselves from other…
The Green Bay Packers are preparing to be without wide receiver Christian Watson for the next few weeks. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Watson sustained a high-ankle sprain in Week 4’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings, which could keep him sidelined for multiple weeks. There is also a possibility that Watson may be placed…
Desmond Ridder’s attempt to secure a spot with a new NFL team seems to be falling short. The Arizona Cardinals are releasing Ridder after he lost the backup quarterback position to Clayton Tune, as reported by NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Tune, a fifth-round draft pick by the Cardinals last year, had the edge in the…
The Orioles have acquired pitcher Matt Krook from the Yankees today in exchange for monetary considerations, as announced by both teams. To accommodate Krook on the club’s 40-man roster, Baltimore has designated infielder Diego Castillo for assignment. Krook, aged 29, was recently designated for assignment by the Yankees to make room for infielder Jordan Groshans…
Throughout his time as the Braves’ general manager, Alex Anthopoulos has demonstrated a talent for making shrewd signings that often turn out to be unexpectedly impactful. It seems he may have pulled off another one. According to Francys Romero, the Braves are finalizing a minor-league contract with Yuli Gurriel, a two-time World Series champion. …
While much of their offseason roster-building is complete, the San Francisco Giants might still have one more move in the works. According to MLB insider Robert Murray of FanSided, the Giants are reportedly interested in signing power-hitting outfielder Randal Grichuk. The Pittsburgh Pirates have also been listed as potential suitors in the same report, but…
Canterbury’s high-profile acquisition, Stephen Crichton, will kick off the season playing in the centers rather than at fullback, contributing to what promises to be one of the NRL’s most formidable left-edge attacks. While much anticipation surrounds South Sydney’s left flank featuring Keaon Koloamatangi, Cody Walker, Jack Wighton, Latrell Mitchell, and Alex Johnston, Canterbury boasts Viliame…
Guardians outfield prospect George Valera will undergo season-ending surgery, as reported by Mandy Bell of MLB.com. The 23-year-old ruptured the patellar tendon in his right knee while attempting a catch at the wall in Triple-A. The surgery comes with a recovery period of six to nine months, making it likely that Valera will begin next…