Cubs starting pitchers have not allowed more than one run in 10 of their first 15 starts. The rotation starring Jon Lester, Yu Darvish, and Kyle Hendricks has been pounding the strike zone with a ton of success with a walk rate of 1.7 batters per game. SI senior writer Tom Verducci shares the stats that show why the Cubs defense is off to such an impressive start in the 2020 season.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to cut quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The reported move comes just hours after the franchise agreed to sign Gardner Minshew to a two-year deal and days after after the team released signal-caller Brian Hoyer.
The Minnesota Vikings will sign running back Aaron Jones after the Green Bay Packers released the veteran on Monday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Tuesday morning. The deal will be for one year and $7 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Free agent running back Derrick Henry has agreed to sign a two-year contract worth $16 million with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Cleveland Browns are reportedly adding Jameis Winston to the team, providing depth behind Deshaun Watson after his injury-plagued season.
