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Nick Gargiulo 2005 IOL
Broncos' Nick Gargiulo: Denver adds blocker in Round 7
38m agoThe Broncos selected Gargiulo in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 256th overall.
Gargiulo began his collegiate career at Yale but transferred to South Carolina for his sixth and final season of collegiate football. He split time between center and left guard with South Carolina but played tackle at Yale. At just over 6-foot-5 Gargiulo might be a bit tall to play comfortably at center in the NFL, so guard might be a little easier of a fit. With 33 and 7/8-inch arms it's generally assumed that Gargiulo won't get a serious look at tackle, but he's played everywhere on the line by this point so Gargiulo could conceivably compete for reps at any of the five spots for Denver down the road.
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Jaylen Key 2005 S
Jets' Jaylen Key: Joins New York as final pick
40m agoThe Jets selected Key in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 257th overall.
The final pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, Key was a three-star recruit all the way back in 2018 playing five seasons with UAB before transferring to Alabama for his final collegiate campaign. A solid athlete with an unspectacular frame (6-foot-1), Key will have an opportunity to be a special teams ace for the Jets immediately off the rip and could carve out a role as a depth safety in due time.
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Kalen King 2005 CB
Packers' Kalen King: Falls to Green Bay in Round 7
1h agoThe Packers selected King in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 255th overall.
King entered this season with some buzz as a much earlier pick after leading the Big 10 in pass breakups as a true sophomore with 21. His pass breakup count dropped to just two in 12 games in 2023, and he had no interceptions. His combine performance further hurt his stock as he ran a 4.61 at 5-foot-11, 191 pounds. The Packers can dream on recapturing King's 2022 form because production like that is uncommon. They will also have to hope that they are not getting the player they saw in 2023.
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Cornelius Johnson LAC WR
Chargers' Cornelius Johnson: Joins Harbaugh in Los Angeles
1h agoThe Chargers selected Johnson in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 253rd overall.
The popular assumption was the Chargers would invest a number of draft picks in former Michigan players to join Jim Harbaugh in his new digs, but Johnson represents just the second maize and blue to be drafted by Los Angeles. At 6-foot-3, 228 pounds, Johnson proved to be a capable receiver in his five seasons at Ann Arbor tallying 1,730 receiving yards and 119 receptions over the final three campaigns in the run-heavy offense. It's hard to imagine Johnson finally breaking out as a quality target despite all of his physical gifts, but at least alongside Harbaugh, he'll have some familiarity from a leadership perspective.
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Jaylen Harrell TEN DE
Titans' Jaylen Harrell: Tennessee adds Round 7 pass rusher
1h agoThe Titans selected Harrell in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 252nd overall.
Harrell is a fringe prospect for a reason -- namely, he's unrefined as a pass rusher and doesn't have much variety of moves to work around blockers -- but as far as seventh-round picks go he can't be a bad value. Harrell was a prominent contributor on Michigan's National Championship-winning defense, and at 6-foot-4, 250 pounds he boasts a 40-yard dash time around the 4.70-second range. Those are good enough athletic tools for the NFL, so it's just on Harrell to develop his skill set a bit more to become more consistently disruptive.
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Tatum Bethune SF LB
49ers' Tatum Bethune: Links up with San Francisco
1h agoThe 49ers selected Bethune in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 251st overall.
Bethune is a seasoned linebacker who appeared in 61 games over five seasons at Florida State. He lacks speed (4.75) for his size (5-foot-11, 229) and was known to overpursue plays during his time in college. Special teams will likely be his meal ticket in the early going, but landing in San Francisco is a good spot for him to develop given the franchise's success in unearthing gems at this position late in drafts.
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Alexis Diaz CIN RP
Reds' Alexis Diaz: Picks up sixth save
2m agoDiaz pitched a scoreless two-thirds of an inning in Saturday's 8-4 win over the Rangers to record his sixth save of the season.
It didn't look like the closer's services would be necessary when the Reds took an 8-0 lead into the ninth inning, but Brent Suter served up back-to-back homers to Davis Wendzel and Corey Seager, and Diaz had to enter the game with one out and the tying run on deck. He was up to the task, needing seven pitches (five strikes) to get the final two outs. While his velocity remains down -- his fastball topped out at 94.0 mph Saturday -- Diaz is still getting results, converting six of seven save chances this season with a 3.27 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 11:6 K:BB through 11 innings.
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Adrian Houser NYM SP
Mets' Adrian Houser: Rotation spot secure for now
5m agoHouser (0-3) took the loss Saturday versus the Cardinals, permitting six runs on nine hits and two walks over 4.1 frames.
Houser notched just two strikeouts and needed 89 pitches to cover his 4.1 unimpressive innings. In five starts and 23.2 innings this season, Houser holds an 8.37 ERA and 14:16 K:BB. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said after Saturday's game that Houser's spot in the rotation is not currently in jeopardy, per Laura Albanese of Newsday. However, with Tylor Megill (shoulder) starting a rehab assignment and youngster Christian Scott dominating at Triple-A Syracuse, Houser had better right the ship in a hurry.
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Hunter Greene CIN SP
Reds' Hunter Greene: Shuts down champs for first win
8m agoGreene (1-2) picked up the win in Saturday's 8-4 victory over the Rangers, allowing only one hit and one walk over seven scoreless innings while striking out six.
The Reds' bullpen made things a little more interesting, but Greene was in total control while he was on the mound, firing 63 of 98 pitches for strikes and letting only one runner even get to third base. The right-hander has two quality starts through his first six outings this season, and he'll take a 3.63 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 42:12 K:BB through 34.2 innings into his next start, which lines up to come at home next weekend against the Orioles.
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Paul Sewald ARI RP
Diamondbacks' Paul Sewald: Hitting pause on rehab
11m agoSewald (oblique) will have his rehab slowed a bit due to soreness, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.
Sewald felt some soreness following a rehab appearance with Triple-A Reno earlier this week. He had been scheduled for a bullpen session Saturday, but that has been scrapped. While it does not seem to be a major setback for the reliever, Sewald no longer appears poised to return soon. Kevin Ginkel will continue to serve as the Diamondbacks' closer while Sewald recovers.
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Gunnar Henderson BAL SS
Orioles' Gunnar Henderson: Big day in rout
16m agoHenderson went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a second run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-0 win over the A's.
The 22-year-old shortstop capped the scoring on the afternoon by taking JP Sears deep in the seventh inning. The long ball was Henderson's third in the last four games, continuing a blistering stretch that has seen him rack up eight multi-hit performances in his last 12 contests while batting .408 (20-for-49). The surge has boosted Henderson's slash line on the season to .302/.361/.642 with nine homers, six steals, 22 RBI and 23 runs in 106 plate appearances.
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Tyler Stephenson CIN C
Reds' Tyler Stephenson: OK following hit-by-pitch
16m agoReds manager David Bell said the removal of Stephenson from Saturday's game versus the Rangers following a hit-by-pitch on the right hand was precautionary, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
It doesn't sound like Stephenson even needed to undergo any testing. It's possible the Reds will choose to hold him out Sunday, particularly because it's an afternoon game, but Stephenson is expected to be fine.
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Reggie Jackson DEN PG
Nuggets' Reggie Jackson: Available to play
5m agoJackson (ankle) is available to play in Saturday's Game 4 versus the Lakers.
Jackson was carrying a questionable tag prior to this update, as he left the Nuggets' Game 3 win Thursday in the third quarter and was unable to return due to a minor ankle tweak. He's expected to see his usual minutes as Denver's backup point guard Saturday night.
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Kyle Anderson MIN SF
Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Questionable for Game 4
13m agoAnderson is questionable for Sunday's Game 4 against the Suns due to a right hip injury, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Anderson was questionable before Game 3 on Friday, and even though he played, he only logged eight minutes off the bench. A similar workload might be expected for Sunday's contest, meaning his fantasy upside will be almost minimal.
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LeBron James LAL SF
Lakers' LeBron James: Cleared to play
18m agoJames (ankle) is good to go for Saturday's Game 4 versus the Nuggets.
No surprise here, as James was carrying his usual probable tag prior to this update. There's no word of any restrictions ahead of tipoff.
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Christian Wood LAL PF
Lakers' Christian Wood: Will play Saturday
1h agoWood (knee) will be available for Game 4 against the Nuggets on Saturday, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Wood will finally return after a prolonged absence, as he hasn't stepped on the court since Feb. 14. He's expected to have a role off the bench and will compete for frontcourt minutes with Jaxson Hayes, though by all accounts, his role will be minimal Saturday.
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Anthony Davis LAL C
Lakers' Anthony Davis: Will play in Game 4
1h agoDavis (wrist) will play in Saturday's Game 4 versus Denver, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Davis popped up as questionable on the injury report with a left wrist sprain after previously battling a back injury and some soreness in both heels. But with Los Angeles' season on the line, Davis will continue to push through his ailments.
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Chris Livingston MIL SF
Bucks' Chris Livingston: Won't play Sunday
1h agoLivingston (illness) will not play in Sunday's Game 4 versus the Pacers.
Livingston has rarely seen the floor for the Bucks this season, as he averaged 4.3 minutes across 21 regular season appearances.
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Jani Hakanpaa DAL D
Stars' Jani Hakanpaa: Not practicing
2h agoHakanpaa (lower body) has yet to return to practice, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports Saturday.
Hakanpaa is likely not an option for Saturday's Game 3 or Monday's Game 4 versus Vegas, and if the Stars don't win one of those games, their season is over. Hakanpaa's continued absence will keep Nils Lundkvist in the lineup on the third pairing. Hakanpaa can be considered out indefinitely until he resumes practicing with the team.
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Haydn Fleury TB D
Lightning's Haydn Fleury: Won't play Saturday
3h agoFleury (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Game 4 against Florida on Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Fleury had a goal, five points, 31 hits and 40 blocks in 24 regular-season outings. He hasn't been in the lineup since April 6 because of the injury. If Fleury had been available for Game 4, he might have served as the seventh defenseman or been a healthy scratch.
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Mikhail Sergachev TB D
Lightning's Mikhail Sergachev: Surprise return Saturday
3h agoSergachev (leg) was activated off long-term injured reserve, per the NHL media site, which sets him up to return for Game 4 against Florida on Saturday.
Sergachev was previously ruled out for the entire first round, so this news is a huge surprise. However, Tampa Bay is down 3-0 in the series, so if the defenseman didn't come back now, then it might have been too late. He had two goals, 19 points, 36 hits and 70 blocks in 34 regular-season appearances. While Sergachev typically serves in a top-four capacity, his minutes might be limited in his first contest since February 7.
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Andrei Vasilevskiy TB G
Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy: Starting Game 4
3h agoVasilevskiy will protect the home net Saturday versus Florida in Game 4, per Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site.
Vasilevskiy has gone 0-3 this postseason, surrendering nine goals on 94 shots (.904 save percentage). The Lightning need a victory Saturday to avoid a four-game sweep, and the team should get a boost from having Mikhail Sergachev (leg) back in the lineup.
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Brenden Dillon WPG D
Jets' Brenden Dillon: Questionable for Sunday
4h agoDillon (hand) didn't suffer any muscle or tendon damage after being cut by a skate during a scrum at the end of Friday's 6-2 loss to Colorado in Game 3. Although it's great news that he didn't sustain a more serious injury, the 33-year-old defenseman did require stitches and remains questionable for Game 4 versus the Avalanche on Sunday, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports Saturday.
Dillon has three assists, four PIM, 12 hits and six blocks while averaging 21:04 of ice time across three playoff contests this year. He also accumulated eight goals, 20 points, 92 PIM, 241 hits and 111 blocks in 77 regular-season outings. If Dillon can't play Sunday, Logan Stanley will likely draw into the lineup.
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Derek Forbort BOS D
Bruins' Derek Forbort: Removed from LTIR
4h agoForbort (undisclosed) was activated from long-term injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Forbort sat out the final 20 games of the regular season and Boston's first three playoff contests. He will be an option to play in Game 4 against Toronto on Saturday, but it wouldn't be surprising if he served as a healthy scratch. The 32-year-old blueliner earned four assists, 22 shots on goal, 65 blocked shots and 68 hits in 35 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign.