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Dodgers Facing Trade Decision After Blake Snell News
Left-handed starting pitcher Blake Snell is in his tenth major-league season after making his debut with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2016. Snell spent time with the San Diego Padres, then signed a deal with the San Francisco Giants after the 2023 season, which he later opted out of to enter free agency in 2024. The 32-year-old veteran signed a five-year, $182 million contract this offseason with the Los Angeles Dodgers after an exceptional 2024 campaign. Snell earned such a lucrative contract thanks to his outstanding career to date, which includes two Cy Young Awards and an All-Star appearance. Over 213 career starts, he owns a 77–58 record, a 3.18 ERA and 1,372 strikeouts. Snell was placed on the injured list on April 6 (retroactive to April 3) with left shoulder inflammation after experiencing discomfort during a bullpen session; he had made only two starts for the Dodgers before the injury. After four minor-league rehab outings, manager Dave Roberts announced on Sunday that Snell is expected to rejoin the rotation next week. With his return looming, the Dodgers have decided to shift to a six-man rotation but now face a decision on right-hander Dustin May’s roster status. May returned to a full-time starting role for the first time in two seasons and has struggled. On Sunday against the Boston Red Sox, May allowed four runs in five innings of work, and he entered the start with an ERA of 4.73. May’s name has surfaced in trade rumors, and he is a candidate to potentially be moved to the bullpen. He is an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season.
All signs point to Yankees moving on from Anthony Volpe
With the trade for Ryan McMahon now complete, it would seem New York Yankees’ general manager Brian Cashman has fulfilled one of his three priorities. He can now cross third base off the list, which leaves the rotation and bullpen as his remaining priorities. However, according to one Yankees writer, Cashman might not be done with the infield. Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reported this after the McMahon trade: “The Yankees may not be done adding to their infield. A team source said the Yankees are interested in adding a right-handed hitter who could play the infield.” Kirschner adds that the Yankees have had interest in Willi Castro and Amed Rosario. But the question now is, how would another player fit into the Yankees’ infield? Needless to say, Paul Goldschmidt and Jazz Chisholm Jr. aren’t going anywhere, and McMahon is just getting there. That leaves the low-hanging fruit. Anthony Volpe has been at the center of controversy all this season. His 13 errors, many of which had come at make-or-break moments, amount to the second-highest total in the game. In addition, his bat has not been able to compensate, hitting .217/.288/.408 with 14 home runs. There was always a lot to like about Volpe. He won a Gold Glove in his rookie year, his power has always been promising and his speed is nothing to scoff at. Unfortunately, his glove has become a liability, and his speed has also produced very few results. Volpe has swiped just 10 bags in 17 attempts. His power is the one thing that still has some upside, but it hasn’t been enough to justify a spot in the lineup. Both Castro and Rosario have been far more productive at the plate this season than Volpe. Kirschner doesn’t clarify how serious the Yankees are in their pursuit of another infielder, but that most likely isn’t available information. Having just turned 24, Volpe could still become the type of player that was expected from him as a top prospect. However, his recent performance has weighed heavily on his team’s efforts, and it may be buying him a ticket out of the Bronx — or at least a spot on the bench.
Ex-Lakers Big Man Ready to Cut NBA Ties With New Contract
It was the Lakers who, eight years ago, gave center Thomas Bryant his first crack at the NBA, putting him into the lineup after acquiring him in a draft trade with the Jazz. Bryant's Lakers career did not last that long--he was gone after one season--but he came back to L.A. in the summer of 2022 after a successful stint with the Wizards. That go-round with the Lakers did not go much better than the first, as Bryant averaged 12.3 points but was traded away in a massive deal at the 2023 deadline that saw the Lakers add Mo Bamba and Davon Reed. The Lakers had two cracks at Bryant but were not able to get his best from him. Bryant has since moved on to Denver, Miami and most recently, Indiana, where he has not been a big-time scorer, but has filled a role nicely in each of his stops. But, unable to drum up a new NBA contract, it looks like Bryant's next role will come overseas. That's according to a report from Telesport, which noted that the Greek team Panathinaikos is in direct contact about getting Bryant signed. From Sportando, which points out that Jonas Valanciunas agreed to, then backed out of a contract with the team: "The American center, born in 1997, played last season with the Indiana Pacers. He has appeared in 333 NBA games throughout his career. It would be a high-level addition for Panathinaikos, who, after the breakdown of negotiations with Valanciunas, are looking for a center to further raise the quality of their frontcourt."
What we learned after the first week of 2025 Steelers training camp: Rookies put on a show, defense dominates, and OL struggles
The first set of practices are in the books, and the next time the Pittsburgh Steelers are on the field, it will be in pads. But before we look ahead, let's look back at what we learned from Week 1 of 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers training camp... Rookie Class Impresses Let's start at the top. By all accounts, first-rounder Derrick Harmon was a walking TFL through the weekend. Obviously, things are different when the pads come on, but some of the plays he was making will carry over against any and every lineman he faces: But it didn't stop there. Kaleb Johnson made plays in the run and pass game. Jack Sawyer had some great reps agaginst Troy Fautanu. Yahya Black batted multiple passes at the line of scrimmage on Sunday and by the end of the weekend, Will Howard was taking reps with the ones in 7on7. So far, so good with the rookies. Defensive Domination Defense will always have the upper hand to start camp. Add in a new quarterback, first time left tackle, and new WR#1 and they should definitely be winners more than losers. But after the first weekend, the league's highest-paid defense has looked like it. Whether it's been the Steelers' patented 7 Shots period, 11v11, or even 7v7, the defense has been suffocating and multiple. T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith have rotated more. Jalen Ramsey has played every position in the secondary, and the DTs have been nightmares in the backfield. It could be a bad omen for the offense, but I think it's more of a look into how special this defense can be. Offensive line off to a slow start Typically, you want to reserve judgment for offensive line units after the first week of pads. The reason why the unit has been a bit of a concern isn't that they have been getting beaten like a drum, however. Instead, it's that Broderick Jones, who needs all the reps he can get, is now day-to-day with a soft tissue injury after Sunday. It's that Zach Frazier had two bad snaps in back-to-back days leading to him being pulled from the lineup. The same thing happened to Troy Fautanu on Sunday after he had a false start. So we'll reserve the actual judgment for this time next week, and chalk it up to rust for the unit, but they need to show they can protect Aaron Rodgers and not have so many mental errors.
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