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Browns | Brandon Weeden confident in WR Cleveland Browns QB Brandon Weeden indicated that he and WR Josh Gordon are jelling nicely at organized team activities (OTAs). "I have so much confidence in him. I'm not afraid to throw at any corner with him," Weeden said. "He's that good." Comment |
Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Nate Ulrich |
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Browns | Johnson Bademosi moves around Cleveland Browns CB Johnson Bademosi moved from cornerback to free safety during organized team activities (OTAs) this week, and he worked with the second-team defense. "He is aggressive, good tackler and he goes 100 mph on that," head coach Rob Chudzinski said. "We felt like from an athletic and physical standpoint, that it would be worth trying to look at him at safety." Comment |
Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Nate Ulrich |
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Browns | Shawn Lauvao to move left Cleveland Browns OG Shawn Lauvao spent the first three years of his career at right guard, but he practiced on the left side during organized team activities (OTAs) this week. OT John Greco moved from left guard to right guard, but head coach Rob Chudzinski indicated that the moves are not necessarily permanent. "We are working all the guards at all the different spots," Chudzinski said. Comment |
Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Nate Ulrich |
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Browns | Jason Pinkston continues to progress Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns OG Jason Pinkston (lung) is not only participating in organized team activities (OTAs), but he is hopeful of competing for a starting job. "(I want to) compete for a starting job," Pinkston said. "No one's job here is safe. New coaches, everybody's competing, so just try to get a starting job and get back in there and hopefully run out of that tunnel opening day for the Browns." Pinkston said he has about eight points to lose, with a target of 318 pounds in mind. Comment |
Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Nate Ulrich |
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Chiefs | Two expected to compete for starting ILB job Kansas City Chiefs LBs Akeem Jordan and Nico Johnson are expected to compete for one of the starting inside linebacker jobs during training camp. Comment |
Source: The Kansas City Star - Adam Teicher |
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Cardinals | LaRon Byrd suffered minor injury Arizona Cardinals WR LaRon Byrd (neck) suffered a neck spasm during organized team activities Tuesday, May 14, but was able to return later in the week. Comment |
Source: The Arizona Republic - Kent Somers |
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Mets | Jonathon Niese raises arm angle New York Mets SP Jonathon Niese said he unconsciously dropped his arm angle early this year due to arm discomfort, which led to poor results. Niese tried to fix the issue with a 70-plus pitch bullpen session Monday, May 13. He held the St. Louis Cardinals to two runs and six hits while walking two in 7 1/3 innings Thursday, May 16, after giving up 15 runs in 8 1/3 innings in his previous two starts. "I tried to keep my arm in that good arm slot and it worked out today," Niese said about throwing from a higher arm angle. "… I'm just glad (pitching coach) Dan (Warthen) and I were able to get that good work in the bullpen and figure out what was going wrong mechanically. Fortunately, I was able to fix it." Comment |
Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Adam Rubin |
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Texans | Trevardo Williams contract update Updating a previous report, the Houston Texans have signed LB Trevardo Williams to a four-year deal worth $2.567 million. The deal includes a $407,712 signing bonus. Comment |
Source: Houston Chronicle - Tania Ganguli |
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Browns | Brian Hoyer to start as No. 3 QB Cleveland Browns QB Brian Hoyer will begin as the No. 3 quarterback but will have the chance to work his way up the depth chart during organized team activities and training camp. Comment |
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot |
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Angels | Jered Weaver throws sim game Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Jered Weaver (elbow) threw a four-inning, 60-pitch simulated game Friday, May 17. Weaver will likely make several rehab starts before returning. FANTASY TIP: Weaver is nearing a return to the Halos' rotation, and they'll be happy to have him back. So will fantasy owners. Start making plans to adjust your roster to prepare for his arrival. Comment |
Source: Los Angeles Times - Mike DiGiovanna |
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Dodgers | Jerry Hairston injures knee Los Angeles Dodgers INF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr. (knee, groin) injured his left knee while rehabbing in Arizona Friday, May 17, and he'll be examined. Comment |
Source: MLB.com - Ken Gurnick |
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Lions | Shaun Hill in walking boot Detroit Lions QB Shaun Hill (foot) has a walking boot on his left foot because he underwent minor surgery to repair a nagging injury. He expects to take part in some of the organized team activities. Comment |
Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett |
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Blue Jays | Dustin McGowan moving to Class AAA Toronto Blue Jays SP Dustin McGowan (shoulder) is moving his rehab from Single-A Dunedin to Triple-A Buffalo. He tossed two innings and allowed a hit while walking one and striking out four at Dunedin. Comment |
Source: National Post - John Lott |
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Lions | Corey Williams unlikely to return The Detroit Lions likely will not re-sign free-agent DT Corey Williams. Comment |
Source: MLive.com - Anwar Richardson |
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Lions | Joique Bell could get more touches in 2013 Detroit Lions RB Joique Bell could receive more touches at some point this season if RB Mikel Leshoure does not perform well as the complementary back to RB Reggie Bush. Comment |
Source: MLive.com - Anwar Richardson |
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Athletics | Chris Young hopes to return Saturday Oakland Athletics OF Chris B. Young (quadriceps) had some cramping in his quadriceps Thursday, May 16, but he hopes to return from the disabled list Saturday, May 18. Comment |
Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Susan Slusser |
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Phillies | Roy Halladay needs three months to recover Philadelphia Phillies SP Roy Halladay (shoulder) will need three months to recover after undergoing shoulder surgery this week. Dr. Neal ElAttrache said the surgery "identified what we anticipated," so there were no surprises. However, Dr. Michael Ciccotti was hesitant to say that Halladay would come back this season. "There are a lot of ifs between now and then," Ciccotti said of Halladay's return. "Does he get his motion back? Does he feel strong again? How is he when he is throwing a ball? There are a lot of things between now and then that might prevent that from happening. But we remain cautiously optimistic about it." Halladay's bursa sac, which was removed during surgery, should grow back naturally and shouldn't be a problem in the future. If he doesn't have any setbacks, he could be throwing in six to eight weeks. FANTASY TIP: Halladay will be out for an extended period of time, but there are no guarantees he'll come back this year, let alone be effective. That's a big gamble to take if you're willing to hang onto him. The more shallow the league, the less incentive you have to hang onto hope. Comment |
Source: The Wilmington News Journal - Chris Branch |
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Orioles | Two players improving Baltimore Orioles C Taylor Teagarden (thumb) had the splint removed from his thumb Friday, May 17, and 3B Wilson Betemit (knee) began jogging in a pool. Comment |
Source: MASNSports.com - Roch Kubatko |
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Lions | Believe Dominic Raiola best option at C The Detroit Lions believe C Dominic Raiola is their best option at center entering this season. Comment |
Source: MLive.com - Anwar Richardson |
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Phillies | Carlos Zambrano, John Lannan could enter rotation Philadelphia Phillies SP Carlos Zambrano will pitch two innings at extended spring training Saturday, May 18, and pitch every five days thereafter. SP John Lannan (knee) will throw a bullpen session early next week and is "closer, but he's not close" to coming back. FANTASY TIP: Both Zambrano and Lannan could become options to take Roy Halladay's (shoulder) spot in the rotation with him out indefinitely. Both hurlers are dart throws in NL-only leagues if you're desperate. Comment |
Source: DelawareOnline.com - Chris Branch |
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