The San Francisco Giants are aiming to salvage a win in the four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies after three disappointing losses. [ more ]
Here's where every SF Giants' top prospect will play this season
Top prospects for the Giants have been assigned to minor league teams for the upcoming season, with Bryce Eldridge and others starting at Single-A San Jose.
San Jose's roster includes several top picks from the previous year's draft, showcasing an array of potential talent on the team. [ more ]
Well, well, well.After winning perhaps the most bland, boring, and normal baseball game I've ever watched on Friday night, the San Francisco Giants are a game away from winning their fifth straight road series.And perhaps more importantly and impressively, with a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight, the Giants would pull within half a game of their rivals in the standings.
We are officially one month away from the opening of the 2023 MLB first year player draft, and you can look forward to Battery Power being right with you through the process.The draft is one of our favorite times of the year around here, and will be a busy time on the site.To kick off our official draft coverage we have a primer on the key facts about the draft and our plans for this season.
Friday was a busy day for the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball affiliates, so let's dive straight into the action!Link to the 2023 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions are the positions played in that game.AAA Sacramento (21-22) With the aggressive promotions to the Majors for Casey Schmitt (No. 3 CPL) and Patrick Bailey (No. 10 CPL), it's pretty fair to look at center fielder Luis Matos (No. 4 CPL) and assume that he's only a few good weeks of performance away from getting that exciting call, too.
Justin Dirden, a former top prospect in the Astros organization, has been released after struggling to perform at Triple-A level following a strong showing in lower minor leagues.
Despite starting strong and being considered a potential candidate for the opening day roster, Dirden's performance declined, leading to his ultimate release from the Astros. [ more ]
The SF Giants have finally fixed their biggest problem
Morry Gash/AP It's June, and the Giants are hovering around .500.A good stretch of games has often been followed by an absolute stinker or two.They're within striking distance of the third wild-card spot.Does any of this excite you?Well, it should.Are the Giants a surefire, bona fide playoff contender?
Players Who Sign Extensions Prior To MLB Debut Are Not PPI Eligible
Players who sign contract extensions before making their major league debut are not eligible for the prospect promotion incentive.
The prospect promotion incentive was introduced to discourage service time manipulation by clubs and to reward early promotions of top prospects. [ more ]
As the 2023 regular season continues, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Tigers vs Braves doubleheader: Yesterday's game between the Tigers and Braves at Comerica Park was postponed yesterday due to rain, leaving the clubs to partake in a doubleheader today, the first game of which will begin at 12:10pm CT this afternoon.
Happy Wednesday, San Francisco Giants fans.Today is one of the most exciting days to be in a Giants fan in recent memory.It is, presumably, the debut of outfield prospect Luis Matos.Just as with Casey Schmitt and Patrick Bailey last month, Matos' debut is coming at the intersection of excellent play and injury opportunity.
Marcelo Mayer is not the only Red Sox prospect turning heads up in Portland
Red Sox Beyond Marcelo Mayer, the Sea Dogs boast two other top-100-ranked prospects on their roster.PORTLAND, Maine - Hadlock Field stands just 107 miles away from Fenway Park.For many top prospects who have risen through the Red Sox organization, the Sea Dogs' ballpark stands as one of the final stops on the way to stardom.
Dodgers Rookie Miguel Vargas Looking To Be 'More Consistent'
It quickly became apparent during the offseason that the Los Angeles Dodgers planned to give Miguel Vargas an everyday role at the Major League level this year.Vargas made his MLB debut last season but only appeared in 18 games (11 starts) and didn't seem to have a set position.That changed for 2023 with the Dodgers having Vargas become familiar with playing second base.
Frustrated with the Yankees? Help is not on the way
It's early May, but it's never too early to panic if you are a fan.Calls for change come quickly when players struggle on the big stage, and there's been a whole lot of struggling going on in the Yankees' lineup.With Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Josh Donaldson all down with injuries (as well as Harrison Bader until today), the offense is filled with too many below-average major league hitters and young players going through growing pains as they establish themselves.
Baseball America has published a new Washington Nationals top-30 prospects list.There is a lot of movement as you would expect, and expect more as the draft is less than four weeks from now, and the Nats top pick will slide into the №2 and expect that to be Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews or Wyatt Langford when the name is called.
A glimpse into the future is getting clearer for the Nats! | TalkNats.com
The patch on their sleeves are property of the Washington Nationals with a clear Curly W logo.There are no names on the back of their jerseys, and just numbers that might as well be their Top-Prospect rankings in all of baseball.James Wood is going places, and Robert Hassell III just needs to get that full feeling back after his hamate surgery late last year.
After producing perhaps the most electric swing of the 2023 Marlins season in the previous game, it was once again Jorge Soler who made the difference for Miami on Wednesday night, as they beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 and clinched the series win.On the bump for Miami was Edward Cabrera, who made his 9th start of the season.
Happy Thursday, San Francisco Giants fans.Hey, what do you say about the Giants winning their next series?I'd be down with that.The exciting news from the Giants this week was the debut of infielder Casey Schmitt, one of the top prospects in the organization (he was ranked No. 3 in our community rankings and by Baseball America, and No. 4 by MLB Pipeline).
The 5 O'Clock Club: Let's eliminate the NFL draft!
The 5 o'clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn't much being published.Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below.CLICK HERE to see the full 5 o'clock club archive Dave Mangels of Bleeding Green Nation recently published an article in which he exhorted the NFL to "introduce a little anarchy" but introducing some huge changes to the way the league carries on its business.
The 5 O'Clock Club: Using veteran free agency to improve the Commanders tight end depth chart
The 5 o'clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn't much being published.Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below.Two free agent players have been signed by the Commanders over the past week (with two other players released to make room for them).
The 5 O'Clock Club: Using veteran free agency to improve the Commanders tight end depth chart
The 5 o'clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn't much being published.Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below.Two free agent players have been signed by the Commanders over the past week (with two other players released to make room for them).
Braves look to steal bullpen game against the young Logan Gilbert
Jesse Chavez will be the Braves' nominal starter in what will be another bullpen game as the Braves continue to manage the absence of Max Fried and Kyle Wright.The Mariners are deploying a real starting pitcher, and a pretty good one in Logan Gilbert.Gilbert was one of the top prospects in baseball when he was drafted 14th overall and when he graduated from prospect status as the 24th best prospect in baseball by Fangraphs.
The 2022 Philadelphia Phillies single-handedly "justified" the expanded Postseason format when they finished a distant third place in the NL East with 88 wins, but secured the final Wild Card spot and proceeded to make it all the way to Game 6 of the World Series.Perhaps realizing that they've suddenly got a window of opportunity here, the Phillies didn't rest on their laurels and instead got busy upgrading their roster ahead of this upcoming season.
Chicago White Sox minor-league report: Injury updates for prospects Colson Montgomery and Noah Schultz
Colson Montgomery had a productive 2022 while playing for three teams in the Chicago White Sox system.A midback strain has delayed the top prospect's start to 2023.The 2021 first-round pick continues to rehab, according to assistant general manager Chris Getz."It has improved a good amount here in the last week or two," Getz said Thursday afternoon.
Chicago White Sox minor-league report: Injury news on Colson Montgomery and Noah Schultz - and what's next for Oscar Colas
Colson Montgomery had a productive 2022 while playing for three teams in the Chicago White Sox system.A midback strain has delayed the top prospect's start to 2023.The 2021 first-round pick continues to rehab, according to assistant general manager Chris Getz."It has improved a good amount here in the last week or two," Getz said Thursday afternoon.
Welcome back to another season of baseball, which means another season of enemies.They rotate through a few times a week, each new series producing another round of bile, contempt, envy, bad memories, happy remembrances of victories past, and a desire for conquest.It's a lot like love, only hopefully nothing like that at all.
An action-packed Tuesday for the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball affiliates, who played four games while having a ton of exciting news.Let's dive straight into it.Link to the 2023 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions are the positions played in that game.News Forget the games.
There were a lot of criticisms last year that the San Francisco Giants farm system was stagnating.There were a few breakout years from previously unheralded players, but the overarching view was that the organization had underperformed.Most of their top prospects had moved laterally or backwards.The depth was questionable.
Just three games on the San Francisco Giants farm on Wednesday, as AAA Sacramento had their game postponed due to bad weather.It's scheduled to be made up today as part of a doubleheader.Let's dive into all the action.Link to the 2023 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL) All listed positions are the positions played in that game.
Before the 2023 minor league season started, outfielder Aaron Palensky, 24, and first baseman Spencer Henson, 25, were assigned to High-A Hudson Valley after each had spent the entire previous season there.For players of their age and level of experience, repeating Low-A is normally a bad sign, perhaps a precursor to being released.
The Hudson Valley Renegades are the brightest star in the Yankees ' galaxy right now, reminding us what offense can look like from a baseball team.They were a fun watch last week, but Somerset is rolling along and Tampa is starting to come to life with the bats as well.Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Record: 10-17 after losing 4 of 6 to the Worcester Red Sox Run Differential: -28 Coming up: Six games back home against the Rochester Red Wings (Nationals) starting on Tuesday, May 2 There wasn't much going on for the RailRiders after Wednesday of last week, as they lost the last four games of their series in a row.
The best of the Yankees' minor league affiliate promotions in 2023
As we come up on the end of April, we are now fully into the 2023 baseball season.While we've spent a lot of time talking about the Yankees so far, today we're going to focus on the minor league levels of the organization.Now, if you're looking for in-depth analysis of how the Yankees' top prospects are doing, I'm afraid this isn't it (Marcus has you covered there).
CJ Stroud stands up for himself amid latest NFL Draft shift
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud defended himself in regard to criticism about his ability to process football ahead of the NFL Draft.The 2023 NFL Draft has finally arrived, and fans and media will finally get answers in regard to where the top prospects in the class will end up.It all begins with the first-overall pick, held by the Carolina Panthers.
What will Braeden Daniels and K.J. Henry bring to the Commanders?
What will Braeden Daniels and K.J. Henry bring to the Washington Commanders after they became their fourth and fifth-round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft?After a mixed bag of picks for the Washington Commanders over their opening two days of the 2023 NFL Draft, Ron Rivera and his staff had five selections to navigate over the final four rounds.
Analysis | The NFL draft is heavy on cornerback talent. Will the Commanders capitalize?
Oregon cornerback Christian Gonzalez, shown here at the Ducks' pro day in March, is one of the top prospects at his position in the upcoming NFL draft.(Amanda Loman/AP)During the first wave of free agency, the Washington Commanders addressed several glaring needs - offensive line, cornerback and linebacker - and lessened the pressure to use the 16th pick in the NFL draft on one of those positions.
Dodgers and Braves Comparisons Get Weirder and Weirder
Over the years, the Los Angeles Dodgers farm system has risen in a short amount of time.In 2021, the Dodgers went from number 14 in the preseason ranks to 16 in the 2021 midseason ranks and then climbed into the top 5 in the 2022 preseason ranks.The reason for this huge jump has been the development of the farm system and the players they've been able to acquire.
Welcome to the 2023 Talk Nats season positional preview!Between now and Opening Day, I'll tell you everything you need to know about a particular position, eventually covering every spot on the diamond.Below is a deep dive into the shortstop position.Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section, and as always, go Nats!
Rookie James Outman makes Dodgers' opening day roster
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James Outman will make the Dodgers' opening day roster, manager Dave Roberts announced Thursday.Outman, 25, is one of the top prospects in the Dodgers farm system and has had a standout performance this spring.Entering Thursday, the rookie was batting 6 for 13 in Cactus League games, and had impressed in backfield action as well.
Dodgers Make Second Round of Spring Training Roster Cuts, Miller, Busch More Reassigned
Home/Dodgers Team News/Dodgers Make Second Round of Spring Training Roster Cuts, Miller, Busch More ReassignedThe Dodgers made their second round of roster cuts after Monday's win over the Guardians, trimming the roster by nine, including six players from the 40-man roster and three top prospects.Pitchers: Catchers: Infielders: Outfielders: The Los Angeles Dodgers have optioned catcher Diego Cartaya, infielders Michael Busch, Jorbit Vivas and Eddys Leonard and outfielders Jonny Deluca and Andy Pages as well as assigned pitchers Matt Andriese and Bobby Miller and infielder Jahmai Jones to minor league camp.-
Dodgers News: Insider Links LA to Yankees Isiah Kiner-Falefa as Potential Trade Option
When the Dodgers lost Gavin Lux for the season earlier this month, the focus quickly turned to how the team would replace him on the roster.Dave Roberts shared pretty quickly that Miguel Rojas would be replacing him on the field, but the loss of Lux had a domino effect on the LA bench.Some ideas on how the Dodgers could fill the void were quickly thrown out there, including several free agent options still on the market.
The Guardians rode a late surge in 2022 to a runaway division title in the American League Central, trouncing the second-place White Sox and third-place Twins by 11 and 14 games, respectively.It was a testament both to the development of several key young players in Cleveland as well as some staggering injury woes both in Chicago and Minnesota.
'The talent speaks for itself': Evaluating 3 Chicago White Sox prospects ahead of spring training
Justin Jirschele managed many of the top prospects in the Chicago White Sox farm system last season at Double-A Birmingham."The talent speaks for itself - on paper and on the field," Jirschele, whom the Sox recently promoted to manage Triple-A Charlotte, said during a video conference Friday.
'The talent speaks for itself': Evaluating 3 Chicago White Sox prospects ahead of spring training
Justin Jirschele managed many of the top prospects in the Chicago White Sox farm system last season at Double-A Birmingham."The talent speaks for itself - on paper and on the field," Jirschele, whom the Sox recently promoted to manage Triple-A Charlotte, said during a video conference Friday.
Somerset Patriots chosen as Yankees fans' favorite minor-league team
Somerset Patriots are favored by Yankees fans in the minors, featuring top prospects like Spencer Jones and promising players in various positions. [ more ]
Sports Illustrated | Matthew Postins: Anthony Volpe may have graduated from the prospect rankings this season, but the Yankees still have a few top prospects to go around.Familiar names made it onto the latest MLB top 100 list, with Oswald Peraza and Jasson Domínguez landing at 57 and 58 respectively, while catcher Austin Wells snuck in at 93. Peraza himself is close to graduating from the list and has been tearing up Triple-A, so it's only a matter of time until Domínguez reigns alone as the organization's top prospect.
Yankees 7, Tigers 8: Domingo German lit up by Detroit
We've reached the point in spring training where most eyes are starting to drift toward the regular season.You could see it in the lineup the Yankees wrote up today, as it was definitely a spring travel squad they sent to Lakeland to face the Tigers.Double-A catcher Rodolfo Duránwas behind the plate, journeymen Wilmer Difo and Billy McKinney were batting sixth and seventh in the lineup, and the likes of Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo were left behind in Tampa.
Let's grade the NFL offseason's biggest deals: How teams have fared in Monday's moves
With 2023 NFL free agency ramping up -- the negotiating window started Monday at noon ET -- ESPN sports analytics writer Seth Walder is grading every big NFL signing and trade of the offseason.To determine each grade, Walder is evaluating moves based on multiple factors, including on-field impact, salary-cap implications, draft compensation, player value/age and the context of a team's short- and long-term outlook.
Red Sox Weekend Warmup: What To Know Before 2023 Season-Opening Series
The 2022 Major League Baseball season undoubtedly left a bad taste in the Boston Red Sox's mouths.The Red Sox seemingly were on an upward trajectory after reaching the American League Championship Series and falling just two wins shy of the World Series in 2021, but they failed to build on the momentum, instead stumbling to a 78-84 record and a last-place finish in the AL East.
Georgia football: Explaining Stetson Bennett IV's beef with Senior Bowl director
Let's try to understand why former Georgia football star Stetson Bennett IV is not a fan of Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy, especially after his comments disparaging one Baby Gronk.Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy is not a fan of Baby Gronk, and Georgia football legend Stetson Bennett IV is not a fan of Nagy.
The tank is on: Cardinals set money on fire with DeAndre Hopkins release
After failing to find a trade, the Arizona Cardinals opted to release star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, and are burning a bunch of money in the process.The Arizona Cardinals have a new regime in charge with general manager Monti Ossenfort and head coach Jonathan Gannon.One of their first big decisions was to figure out what they were going to do with wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.
Lamar Jackson's passing yards goal for 2023 is insane
Quarterback Lamar Jackson has a new contract with the Baltimore Ravens, and he has a crazy goal for himself to accomplish in the 2023 season.This offseason, there was at one point uncertainty about who would be the starting quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens.The team was initially unable to reach an agreement with Lamar Jackson on a contract extension after placing a non-exclusive franchise tag.
How the Patriots fooled Lions into drafting Jahmyr Gibbs
The Detroit Lions shockingly selected Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs in the NFL Draft.As it turns out, the New England Patriots played a role in it.The Detroit Lions were one of four teams that held two first-round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, No. 6 and 18 overall.With that, the NFL world waited to see how they would use those picks.
Lions get torched for making Jahmyr Gibbs pick worse with Jack Campbell
The Detroit Lions puzzled many fans and experts after selecting running back Jahmyr Gibbs and linebacker Jack Campbell in the first round of the NFL Draft.There were four teams that had multiple first-round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, and the Detroit Lions were one of them.The team held the No. 6 and 18 overall picks, giving them the chance to select some of the top prospects in the class who could help them get to the playoffs as soon as 2023.
Bryce Young scouting report: Height, weight, Alabama stats, strengths, weaknesses, pro comparison
Bryce Young is one of the top quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL Draft and we are breaking down the full scouting report for the Alabama QB.Much of the discussion around the 2023 NFL Draft class has revolved around the quarterbacks and Alabama quarterback Bryce Young is at the forefront of those talks.The 2021 Heisman Trophy winner was wildly prolific throughout his career at Tuscaloosa and now figures to be one of the top picks in the 2023 draft.
Prospect Profiles: Ricky Council IV and Jazian Gortman
After a star-studded workout to kick off the week, the Wizards' pre-draft process continued on Tuesday.While Cason Wallace and Nick Smith Jr. showed off potential first-round talent, Tuesday's group tried to show Wizards brass that they are worth taking a shot on in the second round or even on the undrafted market.
Connor Bedard roasts Paul Bissonnette, confirms he once hung up on Wayne Gretzky during TNT's Stanley Cup Final coverage
The NHL on TNT analyst panel has brought the personality during the 2023 postseason.We've seen Wayne Gretzky discuss his underwear habits, Paul Bissonnette compare Radko Gudas to Chewbacca, and the Toronto Maple Leafs roasted on national TV.The hijinks haven't stopped just because the league's final playoff series has arrived.
Ethen Frank healthy-scratched, Vincent Iorio misses Game Three of Eastern Conference Finals due to injury
The Hershey Bears' lineup has virtually gone unchanged throughout the entire 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs as they've won seven of nine games.But on Saturday for Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals, head coach Todd Nelson scratched arguably the team's best player during the regular season.The Bears were also without one of their top prospects on defense due to injury.
Matthew Savoie, one of the best prospects not playing in the NHL, makes professional debut with Rochester Americans against Hershey Bears
HERSHEY, PA - Matthew Savoie, one of the top prospects not playing in the NHL, made his professional debut for the Buffalo Sabres' AHL affiliate on Thursday night.Savoie, the Sabres' first-round pick, ninth overall, in the 2022 NHL Draft, suited up in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Rochester Americans and Hershey Bears at Giant Center - the 500th all-time meeting between the two teams.
Why Michigan's Adam Fantilli is considered the next best thing in the 2023 NHL Draft
While the focus at Monday's 2023 NHL Draft Lottery will be on which team gets to select first and take super phenom Connor Bedard, the next best player in the draft class is no slouch either.Adam Fantilli is a six-foot-two, 187-pound forward that played last season at Michigan University.Washington Capitals fans should get familiar with the name as the team has a higher percentage chance of landing the second overall selection (6.2%) than they do jumping all the way up to first (6.0%).
Offishial news: Eury's first win; 2023 playoff odds reach new high
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Thursday's Marlins MiLB notes: The Blue Wahoos fell a run short, snapping their 11-game winning streak.Dane Myers continues thriving as their corner outfielder/third baseman.He's got a 140 wRC+ with a vastly improved strikeout rate from last year, knocking on the door of a promotion to Triple-A.
Rhett Lowder is a 6'2", 200-pound right-handed pitcher who plays for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.Lowder is one of the top prospects in the 2023 MLB Draft class.Coming out of high school, Lowder was one of the top prospects out of North Carolina.Lowder was the twelfth-ranked prospect and the sixth-ranked right-handed pitcher in his home state.
The Wembanyama sweepstakes and draft lottery has a winner: It's the Spurs
Victor Wembanyama is set to follow in the footsteps of David Robinson and Tim Duncan, and the San Antonio Spurs are ready to welcome the French phenom.It sure seems like an ideal pairing.The Spurs hit the lottery jackpot on Tuesday, landing the No. 1 pick and the right to draft one of the most highly touted prospects in NBA history.
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Staff (ProFootballTalk) Patriots draft picks 2023: Full list of New England's draft picks for every round.Cody Benjamin (CBS Sports) Predicting biggest surprises of the draft: Patriots draft a QB for the third straight year.Albert Breer (SI) Notebook: Will Anderson Jr. has unclear NFL fit despite college stardom; Plus, the Packers and Eagles are among several teams who could trade down.
The news did not necessarily come as a surprise given how his 2022 season ended, but it was still a big move for the New England Patriots: they released former All-Pro punter Jake Bailey just seven months after signing him to a contract extension.Bailey had never been able to return to the form he showed in 2020, with his final season a massive disappointment.
MLB Pipeline joins Baseball America in ranking the Washington Nationals in the Top-10 farm systems! | TalkNats.com
Our general manager Mike Rizzo might say he doesn't care about prospect rankings, but when things are good like a Top-10 ranking you take it.MLB Pipeline ranked the Nats' farm system today at â„–10 to go with Baseball America's â„–7 ranking.It is nice to hear and also to see the progress being made by the Nats of the future.
Circle a few dates on your Nats calendar! | TalkNats.com
Sure, the Washington Nationals calendar will be loaded with bobblehead giveaways and other ballpark trinkets, but the most important dates have to do with the game on the field.Chief among them is the draft which starts on July 9, and that should net the Nats an immediate Top-25 prospect in all of baseball given that evaluators feel that the top-2 prospects are at the elite level.
Old friends and young risers highlight Nationals' nonroster invitees list
Sean Doolittle has a solid shot to make the Nationals' Opening Day bullpen.(John McDonnell/The Washington Post)WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Among the nonroster invitees to Washington Nationals' spring training: old friends ( Sean Doolittle, Matt Adams), new friends ( Alex Colomé, Michael Chavis, Derek Hill), potential depth starters (Evan Lee, Jackson Tetreault, Tommy Romero) and one fast-rising reliever ( Zach Brzykcy).
The Vikings changed their plans, the Steelers shuffled the LB room and a big Jalen Carter legal update are all in our latest NFL Rumors update.Even though it feels like the majority of NFL free agency is already behind us, the wheels are still turning with the NFL rumors mill.Whether it's draft prospects like Jalen Carter having a key update about his future, the Steelers and Vikings making shocking moves, or something else, the football world keeps turning rapidly in the offseason.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the best teams in the majors.They're coming off a historic regular season that shattered records and will be set to defend their NL West title they've held in nine of the past ten seasons.LA is primed to win a World Series title, and with how things look, they could be on the hunt for years to come.
Is rookie Miguel Vargas' dynamic bat worth making risky infield move? Dodgers think so
A new rule banning infield shifts will require big league second basemen to cover far more ground than they have for the past decade or so, when teams regularly positioned three infielders on the right side against left-handed hitters.That could make it risky for a team with World Series aspirations to entrust the position to a rookie who made only 27 starts at second base in five minor league seasons and is not considered an elite defender at his primary spot - third base.
Reports: Juventus, Dean Huijsen agree to contract extension
Dean Huijsen, Juventus ' 17-year-old center back prospect, has had a rather exciting couple of months.He made his unofficial debut with the senior squad during Juve's handful of World Cup break friendlies.He officially got the promotion from Juve's primavera squad to playing against men potentially twice his age with the Next Gen squad in Serie C. The calendar year is going to continue to be a good one for the young Dutchman.
Bryce Young photo with Mina Kimes has draft-niks worried about QB
Bryce Young is the top quarterback prospect in the upcoming NFL Draft class, but a recent photo with ESPN analyst Mina Kimes has some fans concerned.With Super Bowl 57 in the books, and the 2023 league year beginning on March 15, all attention will be on the NFL Scouting Combine, with live drills taking palce from March 2-5.
Panthers trade up to first overall pick, Bears get two firsts, two seconds, D.J. Moore - ProFootballTalk
The first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft has been traded.In a blockbuster trade that came down Friday afternoon, the Panthers moved up with the Bears and acquired the first overall pick in the draft.The Bears are getting the No. 9 overall pick and No. 61 overall pick in this year's draft from Carolina, as well as wide receiver D.J. Moore, the Panthers' 2024 first-round pick, and the Panthers' 2025 second-round pick.
Top NHL Draft Prospect Earns Comparison To Bruins Star David Pastrnak
The Boston Bruins have forced other Stanley Cup contenders to go all in for the 2022-23 season, but there are teams who are aiming for another top prize in a 17-year-old Canadian prospect.Connor Bedard is a player draft experts have deemed worthy of losing for.The Regina Pats (WHL) forward, Michigan Wolverines forward Adam Fantilli and Matvei Michkov of the KHL are players who potentially can go No. 1 overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, according to The Athletic's Corey Pronman.
Happy long weekend, San Francisco Giants fans.Baseball is officially underway in Scottsdale, Arizona.Giants pitchers and catchers reported on Wednesday, and started working out Thursday.Position players report on Sunday, and start working out on Monday.Before this short month ends, the Giants will have played four Spring Training games.