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MSM Sports reported on Monday that their client, Josh Harrison, has agreed to a free-agent contract with the Cincinnati Reds. Harrison, who was born in Cincinnati, is returning home. Harrison, 36, is a two-time MLB All-Star with a lifetime batting average of.270. He has played a variety of positions on the field, but was limited to 40 games for the Philadelphia Phillies last season before getting DFA’d. Harrison finished the season in the minors with the Texas Rangers organization. Harrison’s contract is an NRI (non-roster invite), which means he will play minor league baseball with an invitation to MLB spring…

Following outstanding route running and sure-handedness at Reese’s Senior Bowl workouts, Gators wideout Ricky Pearsall is rising up the draft boards. Ricky Pearsall, a Florida Gators wide receiver, fully pleased onlookers with his performance at Reese’s Senior Bowl practices last week, making full use of the pre-draft bowl series. The performance resulted in a significant increase in his stock ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. On Monday, Pro Football Focus updated its mock draft for the forthcoming selection process. Trevor Sikemma and Connor Rogers, draft analysts, recognized the wideout’s enhanced status as one of the most noticeable beneficiaries of the…

Throughout the 2023 season, the Detroit Lions became recognized for their “grit,” a quality that helped the team win the NFC North and progress to the NFC Championship Game the previous season. The series and its followers even created a social media hashtag to represent it: #AllGrit. Frank Ragnow, the Lions’ center, may have exemplified it more consistently than any other player. Since being selected by the organization in the first round of the 2018 draft (No. 20 overall), the Pro Bowl tackle has battled ailment after injury. Most notably, he has fought a nagging turf toe issue since the…

Ken Giles used to be a 100-mph closer for the Houston Astros, who won the World Series in 2017. He appeared in 21 minor league games with the Dodgers in 2023, with an earned run average of 9.50. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Giles agreed to a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves on Friday. He was traded to Toronto during the 2018 season and has been plagued with injuries ever since. He missed most of 2020 and 2021 with Tommy John surgery and came back for five games with the Seattle Mariners in 2022.…

The Chicago Bears will need to add to their defensive line in NFL free agency this offseason. Yetur Gross-Matos is one to watch. What would Gross-Matos contribute to the Bears in free agency? Should Chicago Bears sign Yetur Gross-Matos in free agency? Gross-Matos was previously a second-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft. He didn’t play much for the Panthers as a rookie, but he had a strong pass-rush victory percentage. He played almost the same number of snaps in 2021, and while he was efficient, an ankle issue hampered his performance. He returned in 2022, healthier than ever, but…

Luke Getsy, the Raiders’ new offensive coordinator, will call plays in Las Vegas. But who will he call plays for during the 2024 season? It remains to be seen. While the Raiders could try to sign a free agent quarterback like Kirk Cousins or Baker Mayfield, the consensus around the league is that they will draft someone. But who might be available in Round One? In a recent mock draft, Matt Miller of ESPN had the Raiders picking Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy at No. 13. Here’s his explanation for selecting Las Vegas: Tom Telesco is the Raiders’ new general manager,…

Owen Tippett began his professional career as the Florida Panthers’ first-round pick in 2017. Tippett was largely unsuccessful in Florida, scoring no more than seven goals in portions of three seasons with the Panthers. Tippett, on the other hand, has emerged as a star with the Philadelphia Flyers, setting career highs in goals (27) and assists (22) last season and signing an eight-year, $49.6 contract extension late last month. Tippett, who has missed four games in a row due to a lower-body ailment, hopes to return to the lineup on Tuesday night when the Flyers host his former team, the…

According to 247 Sports, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin and his staff have assembled the nation’s top transfer portal class for 2024, and they appear to be far from done. According to our sources, three big men—two offensive linemen and one defensive lineman—have arrived for a visit. EDGE BJ Green of Arizona State and offensive lineman Nate Kalepo of Washington are in town, as expected, along with a surprise visitor, former Washington starting offensive guard Julius Buelow. BJ Green Green, an edge out of Arizona State, recently committed to Washington out of the portal, but now that Huskies former…

In a recent revelation that sparked debate among fans and pundits alike, Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow gave insights into his thoughts on the future, both on and off the field. Ragnow expressed a desire to reconnect with his personal identity outside of football, citing the physical and emotional toll the game takes, underlining the importance of prioritizing his well-being alongside his obligations as a husband and father. What Did Brad Holmes Say? On Monday, Lions General Manager Brad Holmes reacted to questions regarding Ragnow’s future with a promise of patience and understanding, emphasizing the organization’s prioritization of its…

According to Kiley McDaniel of ESPN, the Brewers have reached an agreement with free agency righty Jakob Junis (X link). The deal, which is pending a medical, includes a one-year, $7MM guarantee for the Wasserman client, according to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. Junis’ salary will be $4 million next season, with a $3 million buyout on a 2025 mutual option. He’s projected to begin the season in Milwaukee’s starting rotation. Junis entered the open market for the first time following a quietly excellent platform performance. The 31-year-old reliever worked 86 innings in 40 appearances for the Giants last year.…