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Taylor Rogers SD RPPadres' Taylor Rogers: Handed blown save and loss
2h agoRogers (0-1) was dealt the loss and blown save during Saturday's 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh, allowing three runs on two hits and one walk in the ninth inning.
Rogers entered in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead and served up two early baserunners before permitting a go-ahead three-run home run to Ke,Bryan Hayes. The lefty had only allowed one earned run through 20.1 innings prior to Saturday's blip, and the 31-year-old now possesses a ERA and 0.75 WHIP in addition to an MLB-best 17 saves.
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Mookie Betts LAD RFDodgers' Mookie Betts: Keeps rolling in win Saturday
2h agoBetts went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
Betts got the Dodgers off to a positive start with a solo shot to right field to lead off the game, and he followed with a third-inning single and stolen base. The veteran outfielder has been on a remarkable run of late, slashing .500/.583/1.200 with six homers, 12 RBI, 12 runs and a steal over his past eight contests. Betts now leads the National League with 14 long balls on the campaign.
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Merrill Kelly ARI SPDiamondbacks' Merrill Kelly: Takes loss Saturday
2h agoKelly (3-3) was tagged with the loss against the Dodgers on Saturday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings.
Kelly gave up a leadoff homer to Mookie Betts in the first inning but bounced back by keeping the Dodgers from scoring again until the fifth, when Los Angeles tagged him for a pair of runs. That was enough to send Kelly to the loss, as Arizona managed only two second-inning runs in the contest. The right-hander has given up three or fewer runs in nine of 10 outings this season, but an eight-run blowup against the Dodgers on May 17 has his ERA at 3.67 on the campaign. He's expected to make his next start in Pittsburgh on Friday.
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Joe Musgrove SD SPPadres' Joe Musgrove: Fans seven in quality start
2h agoMusgrove registered a no-decision during Saturday's 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh, allowing one run on six hits and two walks with seven strikeouts in six innings.
Musgrove cruised through every inning except the third and fourth, when he escaped a bases-loaded jam and permitted his lone run respectively. Unfortunately, Taylor Rogers blew the save in the ninth as San Diego lost a game Musgrove started for the first time all season. The 29-year-old carries a dazzling 1.86 ERA and 0.98 WHIP -- both of which rank top 10 in MLB -- into a start against Milwaukee next weekend.
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Daniel Hudson LAD RPDodgers' Daniel Hudson: Notches third save
2h agoHudson picked up a save against the Diamondbacks on Saturday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning during which he allowed one hit and struck out two.
Hudson found himself in immediate trouble when Ketel Marte led off the bottom of the ninth inning with a double, but the veteran reliever escaped with the save by following with a groundout and two strikeouts. Hudson was granted the save opportunity because regular closer Craig Kimbrel threw 26 pitches Friday and realized that his body "just didn't feel good" Saturday, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Kimbrel is expected to be available Sunday, but with three saves in three opportunities on the campaign, Hudson has shown that he can be an effective option when Kimbrel is unavailable.
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Ke'Bryan Hayes PIT 3BPirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes: Slugs game-winning homer
2h agoHayes went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run in a 4-2 victory over San Diego on Saturday.
Hayes singled in the third and fifth inning before connecting on a go-ahead three-run shot off Taylor Rogers in the top of the ninth for his second three-hit game this week. Surprisingly enough, the long ball was the 25-year-old's first as his first 11 extra-base hits were all doubles, and his .092 isolated power ranks bottom 25 in the league. Hayes has never been a huge power threat with 11 homers in 120 games prior to this season but should see an uptick in long balls soon.
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Eric Murray HOU SSTexans' Eric Murray: Shoulder surgery revealed
1d agoMurray underwent shoulder surgery during the offseason, Aaron Wilson of SportsTalk 790 AM reports.
The surgery slipped through the news cracks during the offseason but came to light this week when Murray did not practice as Houston began its OTAs. "We don't have many guys that are out completely. Jonathan Greenard and a few of our other players, Eric Murray, you see some of the guys had offseason surgeries and you probably won't see them until training camp, but everybody's right on schedule being able to do something," head coach Lovie Smith said. Murray is expected to be ready for training camp and is set to resume his role as a starting safety.
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David Njoku CLE TEBrowns' David Njoku: Agrees to four-year extension
2d agoThe Browns and Njoku agreed on a four-year, $56.75 million contract extension Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The Browns placed the franchise tag on Njoku earlier in the offseason, but the tight end will now get a massive new extension. Per Rapoport, the deal includes $28 million guaranteed and will pay Njoku an average of $14.19 million per year, making Njoku the fifth-highest-paid tight end in the NFL. The 2017 first-round pick posted 475 yards and four touchdowns last season -- his highest marks since his sophomore campaign.
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Rachaad White TB RBBuccaneers' Rachaad White: Could make sizable rookie impact
2d agoWhite's versatile skill set could allow him to enjoy a sizable role during his rookie season, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports. "He's a good talent, that's why we drafted him," Bucs coach Todd Bowles said. "Leonard is our starter, obviously. We look for White to compete with Vaughn and Gio and we'll see from there. ... He has good size. He has good feet and good speed. But he's capable of spelling Leonard, he's capable of catching a ball."
The investment of a third-round pick in White already speaks to the belief the Buccaneers have in his ability, and both the Arizona State product's college body of work and Bowles' comments indicate there could be plenty of opportunity for him behind lead back Leonard Fournette. With Ronald Jones now in Kansas City and Giovani Bernard primarily suited for a pass-catching/third-down role, White's primary competition for any complementary early-down reps appears to be Ke'Shawn Vaughn, who's yet to establish himself after being taken in the third round in his own right in 2020. White's pass-catching chops also could be a significant factor in earning snaps, with running backs coach Todd McNair noting the rookie's range and catch radius are particularly impressive.
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Cyril Grayson TB WRBuccaneers' Cyril Grayson: Healthy and ready to compete
2d agoGrayson, who finished the Buccaneers' postseason run in January nursing a hamstring injury, is healthy and could make a push for playing time in the latter portion of the wideout depth chart, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
The well-traveled speedster made a splash Weeks 16 and 17 last season with 81 receiving yards in both games, including a key 50-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter of a narrow win over the Jets in the latter contest. Grayson has impressed offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich with his progress and gradually successful transition from college track star to wide receiver. "I think he's truly confident now," said Leftwich. "I think he truly believes that he can get it done, and it's fun for me to see the confidence that he shows up in practice with every day. It's like a whole different guy from three years ago."
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Tom Brady TB QBBuccaneers' Tom Brady: Finally past MCL issue
2d agoBrady noted Wednesday that he feels his left knee is finally back to full health after the MCL surgery he underwent in June 2021, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Brady originally suffered an MCL tear in the knee back in 2019 while still with the Patriots, but he never addressed the issue that following offseason due to his belief the injury would heal on its own. That led to the future Hall of Famer playing his 2020 debut, Super Bowl-winning campaign with the Buccaneers while managing the injury, and the knee reportedly still didn't feel all the way back to full strength throughout last season after the surgery. Consequently, Brady notes this offseason has been the first time he's felt unrestricted with respect to his leg in three years, which has allowed him to engage in sprint work for his mobility and other similar workouts that weren't possible before.
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Jalen Tolbert DAL WRCowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Nursing hamstring issue
2d agoTolbert is dealing with a hamstring injury at OTAs, Nick Eatman & Layten Praytor of the Cowboys' official site report.
Tolbert joins Michael Gallup (torn ACL) and James Washington (foot) on the sideline during the early portion of OTAs. The rookie third-round pick should have ample opportunities for practice reps once back on the field, but Dallas may also hesitate to rush him back from a hamstring strain. For now, the likes of Noah Brown, Simi Fehoko and T.J. Vasher will benefit from added work behind No. 1 wideout CeeDee Lamb.
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Gabe Vincent MIA PGHeat's Gabe Vincent: Questionable for Game 7
11h agoVincent (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's Game 7 against the Celtics.
Vincent saw 17 minutes in Game 6 but wasn't too impactful, posting just two points, two assists and one steal. He should be available in Game 7 despite the questionable tag.
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P.J. Tucker MIA PFHeat's P.J. Tucker: Questionable for Game 7
11h agoTucker (knee) is questionable for Sunday's Game 7 against the Celtics.
Tucker seemingly isn't at much risk of missing Game 7 despite the questionable tag, as that's been the case for nearly the entire postseason. In the series, he's averaging 7.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals in 28.2 minutes.
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Max Strus MIA SGHeat's Max Strus: Questionable Sunday
11h agoStrus (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's Game 7 against the Celtics
Strus hasn't missed a game through the playoffs despite the continuous use of the questionable tag. After going 0-for-11 from three in Games 4 and 5, he played better in Game 6, going 3-for-8 from distance and scoring 13 points. In the series, he's averaging 8.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 26.5 minutes.
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Kyle Lowry MIA PGHeat's Kyle Lowry: Questionable Sunday
11h agoLowry (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's Game 7 against the Celtics.
Lowry probably isn't at much risk of missing the do-or-die game despite the questionable tag. He struggled through Games 3, 4 and 5 but exploded for 18 points, 10 assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block across 37 minutes in Game 6.
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Tyler Herro MIA PGHeat's Tyler Herro: Questionable for Game 7
11h agoHerro (groin) is questionable for Sunday's Game 7 against the Celtics.
As expected, Herro will continue to be listed as questionable while dealing with a significant groin strain. He's missed the past three games due to the injury, but the Heat were still able to force a Game 7. His availability could come down to a game-time call.
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Robert Williams III BOS CCeltics' Robert Williams: Questionable for Game 7
11h agoWilliams (knee) is questionable for Sunday's Game 7 against the Heat.
Williams continues to deal with knee soreness but only missed Game 3. Since then, he's averaged 10.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in 24.0 minutes. It seems likely he'll be available in the do-or-die situation.
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Vincent Trocheck CAR CHurricanes' Vincent Trocheck: Scores again in Game 6 loss
4h agoTrocheck scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers.
Trocheck buried a backhand shot off a rebound to cut Carolina's deficit to 4-2 in the second period. The 28-year-old center now has goals in back-to-back games after going scoreless in his previous six contests. Trocheck has nine points in the postseason with five goals and four assists.
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Brady Skjei CAR DHurricanes' Brady Skjei: Records two points in loss
4h agoSkjei picked up a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers.
Skjei got Carolina on the board with a goal in the second period, his first of the postseason, before assisting on Vincent Trocheck's goal later in the frame. The 28-year-old defenseman had just one assist in the playoffs coming into Saturday's contest after logging 39 points (nine goals, 30 assists) during the regular season.
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Tyler Motte NYR CRangers' Tyler Motte: Scores in victory
4h agoMotte scored a goal on two shots and recorded three hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Hurricanes.
Motte opened the scoring in Game 6, firing a long-range wrist shot that made it through Antti Raanta in the first period. The 27-year-old forward now has two goals in the series after he was sidelined for the final 10 games of the regular season with an upper-body injury. Motte has been productive in New York's bottom-six logging 26 hits and seven blocked shots in the playoffs.
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Adam Fox NYR DRangers' Adam Fox: Logs two more helpers
5h agoFox picked up a pair of assists in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Hurricanes.
Fox assisted on Mika Zibanejad's power-play goal in the first period before adding another helper on a Filip Chytil goal in the second. The 24-year-old defenseman now has points in four-straight games with a goal and five assists in that span. Overall, Fox has four goals and 12 assists through 13 playoff contests.
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Artemi Panarin NYR LWRangers' Artemi Panarin: Scores in Game 6 win
5h agoPanarin scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Hurricanes.
Panarin buried a wrist shot from high in the slot to give the Rangers a 5-2 lead in the third period. The goal is the first of the series for the 30-year-old winger and just his third point. Panarin now has four goals and six assists through 13 playoff contests.
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Mika Zibanejad NYR CRangers' Mika Zibanejad: Scores again in Game 6 win
5h agoZibanejad scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Hurricanes.
Zibanejad skated through the Hurricane's defense before beating Antti Raanta to give the Rangers a 2-0 lead in the first period. The 29-year-old center has scored in four-straight contests while leading New York's top line. Zibanejad now has 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) in the playoffs with seven coming on the power play.
