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⚾ Good morning to all however particularly to …
THE PADRES AND GM A.J. PRELLER
A.J. Preller led off our listing of the MLB’s largest deadline winners and losers. The Padres‘ veteran GM was a slam dunk deadline winner after buying former Athletics nearer Mason Miller (and lefty JP Spears) for 4 prospects that features Leo De Vries, one in all MLB’s top-ranked prospects.
San Diego additionally added much-needed depth to its lineup by buying Ryan O’Hearn and Ramón Laureano from the Orioles. Preller additionally improved the staff’s state of affairs behind the plate with the acquisition of former Royal Freddy Fermin.
It is clear that the Padres are placing their greatest foot ahead so far as the playoffs are involved. San Diego entered Thursday three video games forward of the Reds for the ultimate NL wild card spot.
👍 Honorable mentions
👋 And never such a superb morning for …
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TERRY McLAURIN AND THE COMMANDERS
Washington’s No. 1 wideout has reportedly requested a commerce as Terry McLaurin continues to hunt a brand new contract. Whereas a number of groups have reportedly thought of buying and selling for him, the Commanders have proven little interest in transferring the two-time Professional Bowl participant.
It is simple to see why Washington reportedly has little interest in dealing McLaurin. Nonetheless simply 29 years outdated, McLaurin has topped 1,000 yards in every of the final 5 years. Final yr, McLaurin performed an massive half in Washington reaching the NFC title sport for the primary time in 33 years. He additionally helped Jayden Daniels have among the best rookie seasons by a quarterback in NFL historical past.
If Washington has a change of coronary heart, relaxation assured that there shall be loads of groups that will need McLaurin’s providers. We got here up with a number of potential touchdown spots, together with the three-time defending AFC champions.
👎 Not so honorable mentions
🏈 Jayden Daniels is a snug Commander
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Regardless of McLaurin’s holdout and commerce request, Jayden Daniels is concentrated on the constructive issues which can be taking place in Washington. He not too long ago opened up about how far more snug he feels getting into his second season in Kliff Kingsbury‘s offense. Kingsbury is again for his second season in D.C. regardless of his need to be a coach once more sooner or later down the highway.
“Simply being extra snug within the offense with one other yr below my belt within the system,” Daniels stated on Thursday. “I perceive what Kliff is looking and what we’re making an attempt to perform on offense. I obtained completely different instruments in my instrument belt … to get to completely different protections and completely different runs in opposition to sure seems. Yeah, most definitely evening and day.”
🏀 May a Warrior be the following King?
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Warriors guard Jonathan Kuminga reportedly desires to hitch forces with the Kings, who’re stated to have provided him a beginning position.
In idea, this looks like a simple transaction, given Kuminga’s need to play for Sacramento and the Kings’ need to signal him. It is not that simple, nevertheless, because the Kings don’t at the moment have the cap house to signal him. Due to that, they’d need to work out a sign-and-trade with the Warriors, who at this level haven’t been compelled to maneuver their 23-year-old ahead.
Kuminga could be an ideal addition for Sacramento if they will pull this off. Whereas a sprained ankle sidelined him for greater than 30 video games final yr, Kuminga performed effectively when he was on the courtroom, averaging 15.3 factors, 4.6 rebounds and a couple of.2 assists per sport. He averaged 9.3 factors per sport as a rookie when Golden State gained its most up-to-date NBA title.
And, maybe, not surprisingly, our James Herbert says the Warriors are one in all six NBA groups that also have plenty of work left to do that offseason.
📺 What we’re watching this weekend
Friday
⛳ Wyndham Championship Spherical 2: This is how one can watch.
⚾ Astros at Purple Sox, 7:10 p.m. on Apple TV+
🏀 Mercury at Dream, 7:30 p.m. on ION
⚾ Dodgers at Rays, 7:35 p.m. on MLB Community
⚽ Angel Metropolis FC at Seattle Reign FC, 10:30 p.m. on Paramount+
Saturday
⛳ Wyndham Championship Spherical 3: This is how one can watch.
🏀 BIG3 — Week 8, 1 p.m. on CBS (This is a preview.)
⚾ Orioles at Cubs, 2:40 p.m. on FS1
🏀 Lynx at Aces, 3 p.m. on ABC
🤼 WWE SummerSlam, 7 p.m. on Peacock
⚽ Leagues Cup: Necaxa at Inter Miami, 7 p.m. on MLS Season Go
⚾ Braves vs. Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway, 7:15 p.m. on FOX
Sunday
⛳ Wyndham Championship Spherical 4: This is how one can watch.
⚾ Giants at Mets, 1:40 p.m. on MLB Community
🏀 Fever at Storm, 3 p.m. on ABC
🏀 Mercury at Sky, 6 p.m. on WNBA League Go
🏀 Valkyries at Aces, 6 p.m. on WNBA League Go
⚾ Tigers at Phillies, 7 p.m. on ESPN
🤼 WWE SummerSlam, 7 p.m. on Peacock
