Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Jesse Scholtens has suffered a torn UCL, rendering him unavailable for the entirety of the 2024 season. As a result, he has been designated for the 60-day injured list following the White Sox’s trade of left-handed pitcher Bailey Horn to the Chicago Cubs. Scholtens, aged 30, had his major league…
The agency representing New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is suing the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) following an investigation that led to a “death penalty” on its representation rights, according to ESPN and the Associated Press via a federal lawsuit filed Thursday. This has halted Alvarez’s contract extension negotiations with the Mets, the…
NEW YORK — Reliever Drew Smith was reactivated by the New York Mets on Sunday after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation that had kept him out since April 23. During his minor league rehab assignment from May 8-31, Smith made five one-inning relief appearances, four with Triple-A Syracuse…
The Rays have announced that right-hander Drew Rasmussen has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Joel Kuhnel has been optioned to Triple-A Durham. With the recent transactions, the Rays now have 39 players on their 40-man roster. Rasmussen, now 29, has been sidelined for the entire season after…
A Columbus native and DeSales High School graduate, Joey Velazquez, who previously played for the Michigan Wolverines, has transferred to Ohio State as confirmed by a program spokesperson. The 6-foot, 222-pound linebacker, rated as a three-star recruit in the 2019 class, will be joining the Buckeyes as a walk-on for the 2024 season. During his…
The Chicago Bulls are still working hard to find a new home for Zach LaVine, but their efforts are falling short in Los Angeles. According to Tomer Azarly via Legion Hoops, the Los Angeles Clippers have “no interest” in trading for LaVine. This limits Chicago’s options as the regular season approaches. REPORT: The Clippers have…
New York Giants standout pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux recently underwent wrist surgery to fix a fractured scaphoid bone. Head coach Brian Daboll announced that Thibodeaux’s recovery will be “week-to-week,” leaving his return uncertain. So far this season, he has accumulated 12 combined tackles, three of which were for a loss, and two sacks. While his…
After finishing last season with an 8-5 record, Michigan Football has been actively pursuing top-tier defensive talent to strengthen their roster. While the Wolverines have already boosted their offense by landing No. 1 overall recruit Bryce Underwood, their focus has now shifted to improving their defensive line. One of their primary targets is four-star edge…
Kevin Walters has acknowledged that Selwyn Cobbo and Kotoni Staggs might have to accept pay cuts to stay with the Brisbane Broncos, as Reece Walsh is poised to sign the club’s biggest deal ever. Cobbo and Staggs will become free agents on November 1, while Walsh is expected to sign a new contract reportedly worth…
The New Jersey Devils have acquired forward Adam Beckman from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Graeme Clarke. The announcement came from President/General Manager Tom Fitzgerald and Devils’ Assistant General Manager/Utica Comets General Manager Dan MacKinnon. Beckman, 23, has appeared in 23 NHL games, making his debut with the Wild on October 30, 2021, against…