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  • Nate Wiggins 2005 CB
    Ravens' Nate Wiggins: Baltimore scoops up at 30th overall
    3m ago

    The Ravens selected Wiggins in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 30th overall.

    Wiggins is awfully skinny at 6-foot-1, 173 pounds, and with such a light frame comes reasonable concerns about run defense. Wiggins won't turn 21 until August 28, however, and his frame clearly has room to add some weight if necessary. Wiggins can add mass to his frame with time, but the other cornerbacks in this class can't acquire what Wiggins has innately: elite speed (4.28-second 40) and proven coverage ability. Wiggins was the top defender on a smothering Clemson pass defense in 2023, and the Ravens have to be one of the best teams in the league for developing defensive talents. Perhaps he's a slight project, but Wiggins should fully arrive for Baltimore at some point in the near future.

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  • Tyler Guyton 2005 OT
    Cowboys' Tyler Guyton: Reeled in at 29th overall by Dallas
    11m ago

    The Cowboys selected Guyton in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 29th overall.

    Dallas might have preferred a tackle target like Troy Fautanu or Amarius Mims, but both were off the board when Dallas originally went on the clock at the 24th pick. There's likely a dropoff from those two to Guyton, so Dallas did well to get some compensation for said dropoff. Guyton (6-foot-8, 322 pounds) is super toolsy (34.5-inch vertical) and has good reach (34 and 1/8-inch arms), so in terms of physical traits he checks all the boxes for a starting left tackle. What's less clear is whether Guyton has the skill element necessary to emerge as a standout starting tackle. Guyton transferred to Oklahoma from TCU and did not earn consistent playing time until late in his career, and even then only at right tackle. Dallas has little choice but to throw Guyton into the fire at left tackle, in any case, as they've otherwise done nothing to replace former left tackle Tyron Smith.

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  • Xavier Worthy 2005 WR
    Chiefs' Xavier Worthy: Kansas City snatches 28th overall
    19m ago

    The Chiefs selected Worthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 28th overall.

    The Chiefs traded up from the 32nd to secure Worthy, the owner of the fastest combine 40 time on record (4.21 seconds). Worthy (5-foot-11, 165 pounds) and free agent pickup Marquise Brown are both tiny speedsters who are loath to face much physicality from a defense, so it remains to be seen how well the two coexist in 2024, but in the meantime it's clear that the Chiefs are hammering a speed emphasis this offseason. Despite Worthy's struggles with contact and his history of dropped passes as Texas, he could prove uniquely dangerous with a quarterback like Patrick Mahomes.

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  • Darius Robinson 2005 EDGE
    Cardinals' Darius Robinson: Arizona swoops in
    25m ago

    The Cardinals selected Robinson in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 27th overall.

    Robinson took some time to develop into a star at Missouri but once things clicked, they clicked in a big way. It culminated in Robinson being named first-team All-SEC as a fifth-year senior in 2023 on the strength of 8.5 sacks and 14.0 tackles for loss. At 285 pounds with offensive tackle-level arm length (34.5), he's a powerful rusher who can stand up against the run (43 tackles in 2023). Look for Robinson to challenge either Zaven Collins or BJ Ojulari for defensive end snaps right away.

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  • Graham Barton 2005 OT
    Buccaneers' Graham Barton: Snagged by Tampa at 26th overall
    30m ago

    The Buccaneers selected Barton in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 26th overall.

    Barton was an excellent left tackle at Duke but will likely play guard or center for the Buccaneers. Barton (6-foot-5, 313 pounds) has a close to maximum skills grade and supplements that with excellent athletic metrics (4.97-second 40, 7.31-second three-cone drill). Barton isn't a mauler like some of the other standout linemen in this class, but because of his technical proficiency and excellent movement he's able to seize land as a blocker even if he does it more by finesse than brute strength.

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  • Jordan Morgan 2005 OT
    Packers' Jordan Morgan: Donning the Green and Gold
    35m ago

    The Packers selected Morgan in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 25th overall.

    Green Bay is set at quarterback and has a young corps at receiver, so the front office turned its attention to bolstering the offensive line. Morgan is a highly experienced player with 41 career games played and 37 starts, all of which came at left tackle. Scouts believe that Morgan can play tackle in the NFL but that his best fit would be at guard due to his 32.83-inch arms, which are in the eighth percentile among tackles. Green Bay can elect to have Morgan compete with Rasheed Walker at tackle or at either guard spot.

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  • Josh Naylor CLE 1B
    Guardians' Josh Naylor: Records first steal
    45m ago

    Naylor went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox.

    Naylor has gone hitless in his last two games -- it's just the second time this season he's been held without a hit in consecutive contests. He was able to pick up his first steal in three attempts this year with his lone trip on base Thursday. Despite the brief slump, he's slashing .295/.366/.557 with six home runs, 20 RBI, 13 runs scored and five doubles over 101 plate appearances in a starting role at first base.

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  • Brayan Rocchio CLE SS
    Guardians' Brayan Rocchio: Picks up steal in win
    1h ago

    Rocchio went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox.

    Rocchio has gone 3-for-12 over his last four contests and continues to see a starting role at shortstop. He's yet to do much with the steady at-bats, slashing .205/.280/.301 with two steals on three attempts, four RBI, 10 runs scored, seven doubles and no home runs through 23 contests. With Gabriel Arias batting .280 in a utility role, it's unclear how much longer Rocchio will go relatively unchallenged for his spot in the lineup.

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  • Hunter Gaddis CLE RP
    Guardians' Hunter Gaddis: Earns first win
    1h ago

    Gaddis (1-0) earned the win, allowing a hit in two-thirds of an inning without being charged with a run Thursday versus the Red Sox. He did not strike out or walk a batter.

    Gaddis allowed an inherited runner to score, which cut the Guardians' lead to 5-4 at the time. He was able to escape the jam, and he was ultimately credited with the win despite being the third reliever to pitch after starter Triston McKenzie. Gaddis has not been charged with a run over 12.1 innings this season, adding a 16:3 K:BB and six holds across 13 appearances. The right-hander's strong start to the campaign has earned him a setup role, though Thursday's outing shows that he's trusted to work in any high-leverage situation.

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  • Cody Morris NYY RP
    Yankees' Cody Morris: Sent back to minors
    1h ago

    Morris was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.

    Morris was called up to the majors Saturday but did not make an appearance. He'll head back to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he's allowed six earned runs and maintained a 9:6 K:BB across eight innings early on in the campaign.

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  • Mike Clevinger CHW SP
    White Sox's Mike Clevinger: Throws 60 pitches
    1h ago

    Clevinger allowed one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out three across 3.1 innings Thursday with Triple-A Charlotte, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

    Clevinger is ramping up his workload after signing with the White Sox a few days after the season began. He threw 60 pitches in his appearance Thursday and will increase his workload to 75 pitches in his next outing, which will also come with Charlotte. Assuming all goes well, Clevinger's third appearance of the campaign will come in the majors -- setting him up to debut around May 5.

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  • Ryder Ryan PIT RP
    Pirates' Ryder Ryan: Shuttled back to Indy
    2h ago

    Ryan was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Ryan has had success in the majors this season, maintaining a 3.00 ERA with a 13:5 K:BB across 12 innings. He threw 1.2 scoreless frames Thursday against the Brewers, so this move is likely just a roster shuffle to get a fresh arm in the Pirates' bullpen in the short term. No corresponding move was announced.

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  • Anthony Davis LAL C
    Lakers' Anthony Davis: Available to face Denver
    2h ago

    Davis (back) is available for Game 3 against the Nuggets on Thursday, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

    As has been the trend throughout the regular season and the playoffs, Davis appears in the injury report but then is listed as available closer to tipoff. Davis has averaged 32.0 points, 12.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.5 blocks per game in the first two games of the series against the Nuggets.

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  • LeBron James LAL SF
    Lakers' LeBron James: Available to play
    2h ago

    James (ankle) is available to play in Thursday's Game 3 versus the Nuggets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

    As is usually the case, James was carrying a probable tag prior to this update due to lingering left ankle soreness. James is not expected to have any restrictions as the Lakers attempt to pick up their first win of the series.

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  • Mitchell Robinson NY C
    Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Won't return Thursday
    2h ago

    Robinson won't return to Thursday's Game 3 versus the 76ers due to a sprained left ankle, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports. He finished with two points and seven rebounds in 12 minutes.

    Robinson carried a questionable tag into Thursday, and he seemed uncomfortable and a step slow for most of the evening before he left the game for good. Isaiah Hartenstein will likely be asked to soak up more minutes in the meantime. Robinson should be considered questionable for Game 4 Sunday.

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  • Kyle Anderson MIN SF
    Timberwolves' Kyle Anderson: Questionable for Friday
    4h ago

    Anderson (hip) is questionable for Friday's Game 3 versus the Suns, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.

    Anderson was cleared to play in Game 2 with this same right hip issue, but he never saw the floor. Instead, Nickeil Alexander-Walker played 31 minutes off the bench and Minnesota tightened up their rotation.

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  • Joel Embiid PHI C
    76ers' Joel Embiid: Good to go Thursday
    5h ago

    Embiid (knee) will start Thursday's Game 3 against the Knicks, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.

    Embiid carried a questionable tag prior to this update, but he seemed more than fine in the opening pair of games in this series. He made it through his usual warmup and there's no word of any restrictions ahead of tipoff, so he seems like a safe bet to handle his regular workload after logging 35-plus minutes in the first two contests of the series.

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  • Daniel Gafford DAL C
    Mavericks' Daniel Gafford: Listed questionable for Friday
    5h ago

    Gafford (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Clippers, Mike Curtis of The Detroit News reports.

    The questionable tag on Gafford is not surprising, as the big man missed Thursday's practice due to his lower back problem. If he can't go Friday, then Dereck Lively and Maxi Kleber are candidates to receive increased playing time.

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  • Sebastian Aho CAR LW
    Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho: Scores again Thursday
    30m ago

    Aho scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Islanders.

    Aho extended the Islanders' lead to 3-1 midway through the second period, beating Ilya Sorokin with a wrister from between the circles, the eventual game-winner in Carolina's one-goal victory. The 26-year-old Aho now has two goals and three points in his last two games after tallying 36 goals and 89 points in 78 regular-season contests.

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  • Brock Nelson NYI C
    Islanders' Brock Nelson: Nets first of the playoffs
    45m ago

    Nelson scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

    Nelson cut the Islanders' deficit to 3-2 with 2:21 remaining in the second period, burying a rebound past Frederik Andersen, though New York would ultimately come up a goal short in the Game 3 loss. It's the first goal and second point for Nelson in the postseason. The 32-year-old center tallied 34 goals and 69 points in 82 games this year.

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  • Frederik Andersen CAR G
    Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen: Another win in Game 3
    1h ago

    Andersen stopped 29 of 31 shots in Thursday's 3-2 victory over the Islanders.

    After alternating starts with Pyotr Kochetkov late in the regular season, Andersen's now started each of the first three games against the Islanders, posting an excellent .922 save percentage while helping the Canes jump out to a convincing 3-0 series lead. The 34-year-old netminder figures to be back in goal Saturday as Carolina will look for an opening-series sweep in Game 4 on the road.

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  • Semyon Varlamov NYI G
    Islanders' Semyon Varlamov: Needed in relief
    1h ago

    Varlamov stopped eight shots after entering in relief of Ilya Sorokin in the second period of Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

    After Varlamov dropped the first two games of the series, the Islanders turned to Ilya Sorokin on Thursday in an attempt to change the momentum. However, Sorokin allowed three goals on Carolina's first 14 shots before the Isles turned back to Varlamov midway through the second period. The 35-year-old Varlamov managed to hold the Canes scoreless over the game's final 30:33 minutes, though New York ultimately couldn't find a tying goal, leaving Sorokin with the loss. Varlamov figures to be back between the pipes for Saturday's do-or-die Game 4. Despite the Islanders' struggles thus far in the series, Varlamov's posted a solid .915 save percentage in three postseason appearances.

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  • Ilya Sorokin NYI G
    Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Pulled in the second
    1h ago

    Sorokin allowed three goals on 14 shots before he was replaced by Semyon Varlamov in the second period of Thursday's 3-2 loss to Carolina.

    Looking to climb out of a 2-0 hole in the series, the Islanders elected to switch things up and turn to Sorokin in net for Game 3. The 28-year-old netminder allowed two goals on the first six shots he faced in the first period and a third tally to Sebastian Aho 7:14 into the second before he was pulled in favor of Varlamov. Sorokin seemed to be the Islanders' unquestioned starter after signing an eight-year extension prior to the season. However, he was outplayed down the stretch by Varlamov, who took over the top goaltending job heading into the playoffs. Sorokin went 25-19-12 this year with a career-low .908 save percentage and 3.01 GAA.

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  • Jesper Fast CAR RW
    Hurricanes' Jesper Fast: Likely out for postseason
    4h ago

    Fast (upper body) is unlikely to recover before the end of the playoffs, coach Rod Brind'Amour told Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal on Thursday.

    Fast was injured during the Hurricanes' regular-season finale April 16. He had six goals and 19 points in 73 contests in 2023-24. Fast is in the first campaign of a two-year, $4.8 million contract, so even if he does miss the remainder of the postseason, he likely hasn't played in his final contest with Carolina. The 32-year-old serves in a bottom-six capacity when healthy.

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