After being selected 14th overall in this summer’s draft and signing his entry-level contract, it seems Sabres prospect Konsta Helenius will be leaving his native Finland for the foreseeable future. Liiga club Tappara, which holds his rights, announced on Monday that Helenius is “looking for a place to play in the Sabres organization” this season…
The Minnesota Twins have faced a season marred by injuries, raising concerns when center fielder Byron Buxton exited Sunday’s game after a dramatic collision with the wall. Fortunately, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic, Buxton avoided any serious injury and was removed from the game purely as a precaution. The spectacular catch occurred during…
The St. Louis Cardinals have placed rookie center fielder Michael Siani on the 10-day injured list due to a right oblique strain and have recalled outfielder Victor Scott II from Triple-A Memphis. Siani, renowned for his speed, has a .256 batting average with two home runs, 18 RBIs, and 14 stolen bases over 101 games…
Left-hander Austin Davis has opted for free agency after clearing waivers, as reported by Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune on Saturday night. Davis, 31, was recently designated for assignment by the Padres as part of their roster adjustments following the trade deadline. Drafted in the 12th round by the Phillies in 2014, Davis…
The New York Mets’ prospect pool has seen significant improvement over the past year, thanks to owner Steve Cohen’s shift in organizational strategy. Leading this surge is Brandon Sproat, a 23-year-old pitcher selected in the second round of the 2023 draft. Sproat has rapidly climbed the Mets’ prospect ranks and made headlines with a standout…
The Milwaukee Bucks continue to bolster their roster with young talent, as reported by Jon Chepkevich of Draft Express. The team has signed former Loyola-Chicago wing Philip Alston to an Exhibit 10 contract. Alston went undrafted after his last…
The Celtics appear to have finalized their roster ahead of their title defense, meeting the NBA’s minimum of 14 players on standard contracts. They have one remaining spot, likely left vacant for flexibility and to avoid increasing their $205 million payroll. Boston is set to exceed the second apron for the second consecutive season, with…
The Orioles announced this afternoon that left-hander Cole Irvin has cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A. This follows his designation for assignment on the trade deadline day last week. The 30-year-old lefty, a fifth-round pick by the Phillies in the 2016 draft, spent his first two seasons pitching out of the bullpen…
According to Hull Live, Cardiff City have reached an agreement with Premier League champions Manchester City to sign 21-year-old Alex Robertson. Robertson spent the previous season on loan at Portsmouth, where he played a key role in their promotion to the Championship. He made 23 appearances in League One, including 20 starts, scoring one goal…
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is anticipated to return to practice next week after missing several days due to hip and knee issues, according to coach Mike Macdonald. Smith observed from the sidelines during the Seahawks’ fan fest practice at Lumen Field. Following the session, Macdonald indicated that Smith was scheduled for further tests but…