**TORONTO (AP)** – New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn will miss the series against the Toronto Blue Jays due to a sore lower back, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced on Monday. Blackburn had been anticipated to return from the 15-day injured list to pitch against the Blue Jays. However, due to this unexpected back issue,…
The reshaping—or rebuilding—of the Chicago Bulls roster has officially begun. The Bulls kicked off the NBA offseason dramatically by trading Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Josh Giddey. This move appears to be just the beginning of what could be a busy offseason for the Bulls. There’s speculation that Chicago has several more…
The Phoenix Suns are approaching their first training camp under new head coach Mike Budenholzer, and lineup decisions remain unsettled. Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report suggests that the Suns might benefit from moving Bradley Beal to the bench to optimize team performance. Beal’s hefty $50.2 million contract places him among the NBA’s highest earners, but…
The Denver Nuggets may need to find a replacement for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, one of the key contributors to their 2023 championship run. With Caldwell-Pope joining Bruce Brown and Jeff Green as notable departures, there are concerns about whether Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have enough support to compete in the highly competitive Western Conference, which…
The Detroit Lions have been on the lookout for over two seasons for a pass rusher to complement Aidan Hutchinson, and one analyst suggests they might find a solution in a player selected just before Hutchinson. ESPN’s Ben Solak proposed that the Lions could capitalize on the turmoil in Jacksonville by trading for Jaguars edge…
The Sixers have reached an agreement with last month’s 41st overall pick, Adem Bona, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The UCLA center has signed a four-year contract valued at $8 million. Earlier this month, reports suggested Bona was likely to receive a standard NBA contract and join the Sixers’ 15-man roster. Now, it…
Just days after electing free agency following a DFA, right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. has rejoined the Padres on a minor league deal, as noted in the team’s transaction log. Edwards was initially designated for assignment by San Diego on August 12 and chose free agency three days later after clearing waivers. This marks Edwards’ second…
The Milwaukee Brewers have a history of trading quality veterans when they believe it will benefit their long-term outlook, regardless of their current position in the standings. This approach creates an opportunity for teams looking to acquire high-leverage relievers, and the New York Yankees are among those interested. One of the Brewers’ standout closers, Devin…
Did Jack Jones criticize Patriots supporters following the release of a Mac Jones video? As seen on NBC Sports Boston, the former New England Patriots cornerback stirred up controversy by seemingly targeting the team’s fan base. Reflecting on the noticeable change in Mac Jones’ demeanor since joining the Jacksonville Jaguars, Jack Jones, now a cornerback…
**Lions Sign Veteran Linebacker Ben Niemann: Report** The Detroit Lions have signed veteran linebacker Ben Niemann, according to The Detroit News’ Justin Rogers. The decision follows the completion of the Lions’ offseason workouts, highlighting the team’s need for additional linebacker depth. Rogers reported, “The Detroit Lions are bolstering their linebacking and special teams depth ahead…