NEW YORK (AP) — Mets rookie Christian Scott has begun a throwing program with hopes of rejoining the team’s lineup this season, following a sprained ligament in his pitching elbow that sidelined him. The Mets‘ top pitching prospect threw 35 pitches from 75 feet on Tuesday, following an earlier session of 25 pitches from 60…
The Twins have announced the promotion of right-hander and top pitching prospect Zebby Matthews, a move that was anticipated yesterday. In a corresponding transaction, the team has designated right-hander Scott Blewett for assignment. Blewett, 28, who signed a minor league contract with the Twins over the winter, was added to the major league roster last…
The Philadelphia 76ers have had a strong offseason, but they still face a gap at the power forward position. With limited free-agent options and financial constraints, they might look to fill this void with Marcus Morris Sr. According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Sixers are interested in bringing Morris back to the…
With the Minnesota Gophers’ 2024 football season opener just weeks away—set for August 29 against the North Carolina Tar Heels—there’s growing anticipation for PJ Fleck’s program. A key to their success might be last year’s standout freshman, Darius Taylor. Taylor, now a sophomore running back, made a significant impact in 2023 by earning three consecutive…
Kentucky football offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan addressed the team’s tempo concerns during Media Day on August 2, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington. Coach Mark Stoops has expressed a desire for a faster offensive pace. However, the Wildcats are now facing a setback as they may be without their projected starting running back for the…
A notable NBA insider and former executive has unexpectedly suggested that the New York Knicks might hold off on replacing former starting center Isaiah Hartenstein until later in the year, potentially targeting a future Hall of Famer from the Western Conference. The Knicks have had a productive offseason, highlighted by a major trade for Brooklyn…
The contract dispute between the New York Jets and Pro Bowl edge rusher Haason Reddick took a dramatic turn on Monday, as Reddick formally requested a trade. In response, the Jets issued a firm statement declaring they had no intention of accommodating his request. “We have informed Haason that we will not trade him and…
The Chicago Bears did not make the high-profile pass-rushing upgrades that many anticipated for the 2024 offseason, but there’s still a chance for change amid trade speculation surrounding New England Patriots star Matthew Judon. Judon created headlines in the early weeks of Patriots training camp when he briefly held out and had a heated exchange…
Veteran pass rusher Jacob Martin signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears this offseason valued at just under $1.3 million. Martin, who is 28 years old, has played in 91 games since joining the league in 2018 and has started 15 of those games. Analysts, including Alyssa Barbieri of Bears Wire and The Athletic’s…
After the Indiana Pacers signed rookie Enrique Freeman to their final two-way contract, it marked the end of Oscar Tshiebwe’s tenure with the team. Despite his potential, it was evident that the Pacers did not have a role for him on their roster. Fortunately for the 24-year-old, he will continue his NBA career with a…