Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is technically still a member of the San Francisco 49ers, but it’s safe to assume he won’t suit up for the team ever again. A first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Arizona State product immediately became a key part of the passing attack and peaked in 2023 when he recorded 75 receptions for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns on 105 targets. This … [Read more...] about 3 Teams That Could Roll the Dice On 1,300-Yard Receiver
Bucks’ Nance Among Two-Way Players Nearing Game Limit
Bucks forward Pete Nance had one of his best games of the season in Tuesday’s loss to Cleveland, scoring 13 points on 5-of-6 shooting, grabbing seven rebounds, and blocking two shots. Although Milwaukee lost the game by a score of 123-116, Nance was a +7 during his 30 minutes of action. As Keith Smith of Spotrac observes (via Twitter), it was the 29th consecutive game – and the … [Read more...] about Bucks’ Nance Among Two-Way Players Nearing Game Limit
Take the Bird Tapes’ Orioles History Quiz (Volume 1)
Here’s a (hopefully) fun test of how much you know about Baltimore’s baseball team Before you dig in, a little background: I think I’m safe in saying the vast majority of Bird Tapes subscribers are fans of the Baltimore Orioles. And they’ve been fans for quite awhile, it seems. I’ve learned that from communicating with so many of you during the two years I’ve posted interviews … [Read more...] about Take the Bird Tapes’ Orioles History Quiz (Volume 1)
Bassitt uses bluntness to guide Orioles’ teammates
SARASOTA—The Orioles haven’t decided whether they’ll use five starters or six to begin the season. For now, as manager Craig Albernaz likes to say, everything remains on the table. Trevor Rogers, who’ll start for the final time in spring training on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates, will be the Opening Day starter. Kyle Bradish, who pitched in a simulated game on … [Read more...] about Bassitt uses bluntness to guide Orioles’ teammates
Orioles cut Espada, De Léon
SARASOTA—The Orioles trimmed their roster by two on Wednesday, optioning right-handed pitcher Jose Espada to minor league camp and reassigning left-hander Luis De Léon to minor league camp. Espada, who returned to the Orioles after pitching for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, allowed two unearned runs on one hit in four innings, walking one and striking out … [Read more...] about Orioles cut Espada, De Léon