The NL Central is suddenly packed with talented young pitchers. Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes finished third in the National League Cy Young race as a rookie last year. More recently, Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski threw 11 straight hitless innings to start his career and then beat Skenes in a head-to-head matchup Wednesday. Now Cincinnati's Chase Burns has reached the majors. The … [Read more...] about Skenes, Misiorowski and Burns are part of an influx of talented young pitchers in the NL Central
Archives for June 2025
Jaguars Demoted First-Round Pick Could Be Trade Target
Jacksonville Jaguars right tackle Anton Harrison has not played up to his first-round pedigree, and the new regime could trade him if he doesn’t improve in the coming months. Selected out of Oklahoma, Harrison earned a starting job right away but never played particularly well. After finishing his rookie season with an abysmal 53.0 PFF grade, he finished the 2024 season with a … [Read more...] about Jaguars Demoted First-Round Pick Could Be Trade Target
Jabari Smith Jr’s $122 Million Extension Lets Rockets Stay Greedy
HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets have locked up a key piece of their future, as Jabari Smith Jr. will sign a five-year, $122 million extension. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the fully guaranteed deal ties Smith to Houston through the 2030-31 season. Jabari Smith Jr’s extension signals the Rockets’ firm belief in the 22-year-old’s potential to anchor their forward rotation … [Read more...] about Jabari Smith Jr’s $122 Million Extension Lets Rockets Stay Greedy
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Astros Interested In Cedric Mullins
Astros general manager Dana Brown has been open about his desire to add some left-handed hitting to Houston’s predominantly righty-swinging lineup, and it isn’t any surprise that the club reportedly has some interest in a player who may be one of the deadline’s most intriguing rental bats. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale writes that the Astros have “eyes on Orioles center fielder … [Read more...] about Astros Interested In Cedric Mullins