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Seung Hwan Oh STL RPCardinals' Seung Hwan Oh: Dominates from bullpen
15m agoSeung Hwan Oh has allowed one earned run and struck out 12 batters across eight innings of work in the month of June.
Oh's ERA and WHIP now sit at 1.77 and 0.81, respectively. He's been striking out batters at a rate of 35 percent and has walked just eight batters after pitching 35.2 innings. With 12 holds thus far, the 33-year-old rookie has become a centerpiece of the St. Louis Cardinals ' bullpen and will likely remain as such, as he's one of their two relievers with an ERA below 3.00.
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Danny Espinosa WAS SSNationals' Danny Espinosa: Crushes 12th homer of season Sunday
31m agoDanny Espinosa went 1-for-3 with a solo homer Sunday at the Padres.
Espinosa's 12th bomb of the season pulled the Washington Nationals to within one run in the fifth inning of a game they'd go on to lose. He's now launched seven homers over his last 17 games, and he's slugging .403 on the season.
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Michael Taylor WAS CFNationals' Michael Taylor: Hits a pair of homers Sunday
33m agoMichael Taylor went-4-for-4 with a double, two solo homers and a steal Sunday at the Padres.
Taylor's second blast of the contest tied the game at two in the fifth inning, but the Washington Nationals were unable to score after that, leading to a road loss. He's now stolen a base in three straight games to give him 10 on the year.
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Gio Gonzalez WAS SPNationals' Gio Gonzalez: Allows five earned runs in 5.1 innings Sunday
35m agoGio Gonzalez (3-6) allowed six runs, five of which were earned, on eight hits and four walks while striking out three over 5.1 innings to take the loss Sunday at the Padres.
After holding the Padres to a single run over three innings, he gave up runs in each of his next three innings to force his exit. Since owning a 1.86 ERA after his first eight starts of the year, he's struggled over his last six outings to raise his ERA to 4.25 on the season. He'll make his next start Saturday at the Brewers.
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Drew Pomeranz SD SPPadres' Drew Pomeranz: Picks up sixth win Sunday
41m agoDrew Pomeranz (6-7) allowed three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out seven over six innings to earn the win Sunday against the Nationals.
Although he wasn't at his best, Pomeranz fired a quality start, and the San Diego Padres gave him plenty of run support to pick up the win. He's now held opponents to three or fewer earned runs in 12 of his 14 starts, and he has a 3.00 ERA on the year. He'll make his next start Saturday at the Reds.
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Adam Liberatore LAD RPDodgers' Adam Liberatore: Throws shutout innings in June
43m agoAdam Liberatore has pitched 6.1 scoreless innings across nine games in the month of June.
Liberatore's performance for June has brought his ERA down to 0.81 for the season. The southpaw has been stellar against left-handed hitters, holding them to a .136 batting average. Although he pitches very brief stints, Liberatore has proven to be a reliable option for the Los Angeles Dodgers and has allowed runs in just one of his 30 games.
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Andre Iguodala GS SGWarriors' Andre Iguodala: Will come off bench for Game 7 of NBA Finals
45m agoAndre Iguodala will come off the bench for Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday in favor of Festus Ezeli.
There has been no update on Iguodala's back tightness, but he is still expected to play by head coach Steve Kerr. It's unclear how this will affect his minutes, but since Ezeli is starting, it's likely Iguodala could see a slightly decreased role behind Ezeli.
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Festus Ezeli GS CWarriors' Festus Ezeli: Starting in Game 7 on Sunday
1h agoFestus Ezeli will start at small forward for Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
Ezeli replaces Andre Iguodala, who suffered some back tightness in Game 6 on Thursday. Head coach Steve Kerr expects Iguodala to play, but instead will come off the bench behind Ezeli. It's unclear how much the back injury will effect Iguodala, but in the case that he plays less because of it, it's likely Ezeli will see a bump in playing time.
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Warriors' Andre Iguodala: Expected to play in Game 7
2h agoHead coach Steve Kerr expects Andre Iguodala (back) to play in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, Monte Poole of Comcast SportsNet reports.
Iguodala exited Game 6 briefly on Thursday with back tightness before returning. It's unclear how Kerr will treat Iguodala's back issue, or if the Golden State Warriors will limit his minutes at all, but if he isn't able to play, expect Harrison Barnes and James McAdoo's roles to increase slightly.
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Dante Exum UTA PGJazz's Dante Exum: Will not play with Australian National Team
1d agoDante Exum (knee) will not play with the Australian National Team this summer, NBA.com reports.
Exum was cleared for contact just a few weeks ago after undergoing ACL reconstruction surgery over nine months ago. Instead of playing with the Australian National Team, Exum wants to continue training in hopes of being back to full strength prior to training camp. Exum is expected to take on a starters role during the 2016-17 season, so any additional effort put in this offseason should help his bid for a successful second campaign with the Utah Jazz .
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Darren Collison SAC PGKings' Darren Collison: Charged with two misdemeanors
2d agoDarren Collison was charged with misdemeanor counts of domestic violence and domestic battery Friday, James Ham of CSN Bay Area reports.
Friday's charges stem from Collison's arrest on May 30 when he was involved in a domestic dispute. Per the Placer County Sherriff's Office, "Deputies found that the woman had visible injuries and they arrested Collison on a charge of domestic violence...He was additionally booked for two misdemeanor warrants." There is no set court date for Collison at this time, but a further update on this case figures to be made available over the coming weeks.
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Cameron Bairstow CHI PFPistons' Cameron Bairstow: Pistons acquire Bairstow
2d agoBairstow is acquired by the Detroit Detroit Pistons , NBA.com reports.
Former Bulls forward Cameron Bairstow is acquired by the Pistons in exchange for point guard Spencer Dinwiddie. Bairstow averaged 1.9 points and 1.6 rebounds with 5.7 minutes for Chicago.
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Kyle Okposo NYI RWIslanders' Kyle Okposo: Has probably played his last game for the Isles
1d agoKyle Okposo is very likely to find a new home in free agency this summer, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.
This should not come as a surprise to anyone as the New York Islanders and Okposo haven't had any contract talks since last year. General manager Garth Snow was quoted Friday as saying "Kyle's a great person. Wish him nothing but the best." This would seem to be a pretty clear indication that Okposo is as good as gone.
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Sami Vatanen ANA DDucks' Sami Vatanen: New deal includes modified no-trade clause
1d agoSami Vatanen 's four-year, $19 million contract extension signed Saturday includes a partial no-trade clause between 2018-20, Helene Elliott of the Los Angeles Times reports.
By reaching a deal with Vatanen this soon, the team avoided possible salary arbitration with the burgeoning blueliner, as he would've otherwise been a restricted free agent with extra leverage for contract negotiations on July 1. The 25-year-old has produced 96 points (27 goals, 69 assists) in 186 games over the last three seasons. His ability to set up scores while working on the top power-play unit makes him a valuable commodity in fantasy hockey.
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Pavel Datsyuk DET CRed Wings' Pavel Datsyuk: No bites on contract
1d agoRed Wings general manager Ken Holland has been talking to other teams about possibly acquiring Pavel Datsyuk 's contract, but there isn't believed to be much interest due to the high cost, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
On Saturday, Datsyuk made the official announcement that he will not be returning to the Red Wings next season, corroborating rumors that he will head back to his native Russia. This leaves Detroit with a $7.5 million cap hit for 2016-17, which would fit best on a team that needs to reach the salary cap floor of $52.8 million before next season. According to Datsyuk's agent Dan Milstein, the star center declined a $2 million signing bonus due last February, saving the team money but not affecting the salary cap in any way.
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Sami Vatanen ANA D
Ducks' Sami Vatanen: Renews contract for four years
1d agoThe Anaheim Ducks signed Sami Vatanen to a four-year, $19.5 million contract extension Saturday, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
The Ducks realize it's important to keep Vatanen happy, as he's one of the best young defenders in the game. Last season, he registered career highs in assists (29) and points (38), including 19 power-play tallies. The Finn was also effective in the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs, notching four points in seven games and snagging the game-winner against Nashville in Game 5 of the conference quarterfinals.
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Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk: Confirms planned departure to Russia
1d agoPavel Datsyuk made the official announcement Saturday that he will leave the Red Wings and return to Russia, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Just days before the Red Wings knew they'd make it to the playoffs for the 25th consecutive season, rumors -- now substantiated -- swirled that Datsyuk would bypass the final year of his contract and return to his native Russia to be with family. That may have been a distraction as The Magic Man was held pointless against the Lightning in the conference quarterfinals, an eventual series loss. Nonetheless, there's so much in the way of positives concerning Datsyuk and his career contributions to the Wings. Not only is he a two-time Stanley Cup champion and three-time All-Star, but Datsyuk is one of the craftiest two-way players the game has ever seen, having claimed the Selke Trophy three times to complement several more hardware pieces. He leaves behind a $7.5 million cap hit for 2016-17, though his agent reportedly thinks it can be traded.
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Zemgus Girgensons BUF CSabres' Zemgus Girgensons: Might head to KHL
1d agoZemgus Girgensons , a pending restricted free agent, may join the KHL, WGR 550 reports.
The report indicates that Girgensons is growing tired of not knowing what his role would be with the Buffalo Sabres in 2016-17. A first-round (14th overall) selection in the 2012 draft, The Latvian Locomotive lost steam offensively this past season with Dan Blysma replacing Ted Nolan behind the bench -- the 22-year-old recorded just seven goals and 11 assists in 71 games, which was a 12-point drop from the previous campaign. Of course, it doesn't help that his average ice time fell more than four minutes per game to 15:02. It's going to be interesting to see how this all plays out.
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Sammy Watkins BUF WRBills' Sammy Watkins: Expects to be ready for camp
35m agoSammy Watkins expects to be ready for the start of training camp July 30, TSN.ca reports. "For training camp, I think I'll definitely be available," Watkins said. "I might sit out two or three days. It's all about how I feel within those days. The goal is to come back and be prepared for training camp."
Watkins had surgery in April to address stress fractures in his left foot, with most reports suggesting he had a Jones fracture, which is a common injury that typically sidelines players for 8-12 weeks. The timetable puts him on track for training camp, and he's no longer wearing a walking boot or limping. Still, Watkins made it clear he'll take a cautious approach, even conceding that he'll need to test his foot out when the Buffalo Bills open camp. Given the high rate of re-injury with foot fractures, the team may opt to be even more cautious than Watkins wants.
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Joe Flacco BAL QBRavens' Joe Flacco: Focused on arm more than knee
1h agoJoe Flacco (knee) suggested he is more focused on his arm strength than his surgically-repaired left knee, ESPN reports.
Flacco seems to be making a quick recovery from Dec. 8 surgery to repair a torn ACL, as he's widely expected to be ready July 27 for the start of training camp, despite being a spectator for on-field activities throughout the offseason program. Though already able to sprint and make cuts, he's thrown far fewer passes than he typically would have at this point in the year, which could be cause to limit his reps during training camp. Flacco's arm strength has never been questioned and should quickly come back to him, but he did admit that there's some chance he'll feel hesitant when he has to face a live pass rush for the first time. While he's clearly on track for Week 1, his progress will be worth monitoring throughout camp and the preseason.
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Cecil Shorts HOU WRTexans' Cecil Shorts: Takes pay cut
9h agoCecil Shorts ' base salary has been reduced to a non-guaranteed figure of $1.2 million for 2016, the Houston Chronicle reports.
Shorts' original deal called for $2.75 million non-guaranteed, but by re-working his contract with the Houston Texans , he's presumably earned a degree of job security at the amended team-friendly terms. Shorts, who caught 42 passes for 484 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games last season, is thus slated to face competition for playing time opposite DeAndre Hopkins from the likes of fellow wideouts Jaelen Strong, Will Fuller and Braxton Miller. In any case, Shorts' experience figures to be an asset to the team's passing game, now helmed by QB Brock Osweiler, and it's plausible that the 28-year-old wideout will carve out some PPR utility this season if he's able to mesh well with his new signal-caller.
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Justin Houston KC OLBChiefs' Justin Houston: Won't be ready for training camp
9h agoJustin Houston (knee) won't be ready for the start of next month's training camp, ESPN.com reports.
The Kansas City Chiefs still do not have a concrete timetable outlined for Houston, who underwent ACL surgery in February, though GM John Dorsey maintains that the linebacker will play for the team at some point this coming season. With that in mind, Dorsey noted of Houston, "I don't know how much he's going to do in camp. But, listen, he's where he needs to be right now and he's a hard worker. He's bound and determined to get back. We'll just see how it works out. There is no timetable. It's just when he's right, he's right and we'll roll." Houston, who racked up 22 sacks in 2014, is coming off a 2015 campaign in which he recorded 30 tackles and 7.5 sacks in 11 games.
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Bene' Benwikere CAR CBPanthers' Bene Benwikere: Expects to be ready for training camp
1d agoBene' Benwikere (lower leg) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer reports.
Benwikere suffered a lower leg fracture in December, forcing him to miss the final three games of the regular season. He was most recently seen doing some sled pushing on Thursday during a rehab session, which indicates Benwikere has taken the next step in his recovery. While the PUP list is an option to the start the year if he sees any setbacks, Benwikere doesn't expect to take that route and he should be good to go by the start of training camp at the end up July. He'll look to solidify a starter's role after receiving four straight starts prior to the injury.
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Jamarca Sanford NO SSSaints' Jamarca Sanford: Moves to injured reserve
1d agoJamarca Sanford has been placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury, ESPN.com reports.
Sanford has missed nearly the entire offseason with an injury, although the specifics surrounding it remain unclear. He's been placed on injured reserve and will miss the 2016-17 season, although he could be released by the team on an injury settlement. Sanford was slated to be a depth option at safety during the upcoming season, as both Kenny Vaccaro and Jairus Byrd are likely locked into the starting lineup.
