The Chiefs are conducting a rookie minicamp this weekend With 87 players participating — 60 on a tryout basis — it’s hard to stand out As noted by ArrowheadPride.com, Rice tight end Graham Walker is taking part He’s the half-brother of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes The son of Pat Mahomes Sr., Walker transferred to Rice last year Walker had 44 catches for 515 yards and six touchdowns His best season statistically came as a freshman in 2021 when Walker caught 53 passes for 658 yards and six touchdowns A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome If you or someone you know has a gambling problem 1) 0ms;transition:background-color 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:fill 120ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;font-size:inherit;}.css-v4v4rs{-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;user-select:none;width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;fill:currentColor;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;-webkit-transition:fill 120ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;font-size:inherit;}@media (min-width:0px){.css-v4v4rs{display:block;}}@media (min-width:1100px){.css-v4v4rs{display:none;}}.css-mps3fk{-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;user-select:none;width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;fill:currentColor;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;-webkit-transition:fill 120ms cubic-bezier(0.4 Walker, a 6'3", 227-pound tight end, spent the first three seasons of his collegiate career at Brown before playing for Rice in 2024. He compiled 1,465 yards and 15 touchdowns while playing wide receiver with the Bears before switching to a tight end role and recording 252 receiving yards last season with the Owls. According to Clayton Trutor of Seven Days in Vermont Walker also works out alongside Mahomes and other NFL players at APEC in Fort Worth Mahomes and Walker grew up in different states with Mahomes being raised in Texas by his father and mother Graham will have to prove himself among other talented rookies while also proving that he belongs in a talented tight end room that features veteran star Travis Kelce Walker will be surrounded by a sea of rookies hoping to leave a good impression on the Chiefs but he at least has a slight edge over others since he comes from the same family as the quarterback who has delivered three Super Bowls to Kansas City MLB Trade Rumors By | May 3 Thomson did not rule out the possibility of a six-man rotation in the future but with an day off on Monday the Phillies are planning to use five starters for at least the next couple of weeks Walker’s been in the rotation since Opening Day and has pitched quite well in his six starts this year The 32-year-old has an impressive 2.54 ERA (125 ERA+) in 28 1/3 innings of work although his peripherals are not quite as impressive and Walker’s 10.4% walk rate is much too high for a pitcher who’s missing bats at a below-average clip He’s done well to mostly keep the barrel of the ball and induce soft contact so far but peripherals like his 4.01 FIP and 4.71 SIERA suggest that he’s more of a number five type starter than the mid-rotation results he’s posting so far That left some to suggest he was in danger of being cut ahead of Opening Day entering camp but the injury to Suarez paved the way for Walker to not only remain on the roster but in the club’s rotation Nola was experiencing a neck issue prior to today’s game That led the Phillies to activate Suarez from the injured list today rather than the day of his planned start tomorrow in case they needed a starter to help cover for Nola Nola wasn’t stopped from pitching by the neck problem and went on to pitch six shutout innings while striking out eight in the club’s 7-2 win over the Diamondbacks this evening the last-minute injury scare serves as a reminder that an opening could open in the Philadelphia rotation at any given moment and it would be a surprise to see Walker passed over for any spot start opportunities as long as he remains effective in his move back to the bullpen Philadelphia Phillies Why is Andrew Painter only in low A ball this year he made it to AA and pitched quite well there He also pitched well in the Arizona Fall League Did he have an injury where he is starting out in A ball just to get his game back on track He should be in AA if not AAA by now since he is their #1 pitching prospect I meant to say that he made it to AA in 2022 and then pitched well in the AFL last year (2024) after his TJS I would think he’d start in AA so long as he is healthy now but my hope is eating $10 million of his contract means he plays elsewhere next year Lets not let actual results influence ones opinion Much better to have someone with a 5.00 ERA and 98 mph gas Walker may have pitched just well enough to establish a little bit of trade value for a team like the Orioles Dodgers or other team that’s getting desperate for starting pitching Maybe the O’s pull the plug on Tyler O’Niell as does Kenley Jansen & Chris Thompson Any RH bat or RH RP that could potentially help this team in a part time role would be worth it for the Phillies Or attach a couple young players/prospects to Walker like Johan Rojas Mick Abel and/or an overachieving Otto Kemp for a Byron Buxton or Luis Robert Walker makes way too much money to be traded straight up The Phillies would need to eat at least 50% of his remaining contract to generate any interest in him The Orioles are certainly not trading Tyler O’Neill for Walker not are Twins trading Buxton or the CWS trading Luis Robert for him & marginal prospects You might be able to get the Yankees to trade DJL for him but even then the Yankees would want some salary relief DJL is a lot worse than walker right now so probably other way around Walker and 3 top 15 prospects should get a conversation going at least Could see the Phillies potentially eating $8 of 18mil for ‘26 and if Walker pitches to 4.00 ERA the rest of the year that $10mil for one year could become an asset Plus I mentioned the Phillies potentially taking back a bad contract in return to offset salary I don’t think anyone is giving the White Sox anything better than Rojas Rincones & Kemp for Luis Robert – even if he got semi-hot @AC I guess you didn’t see Jansen’s blown save from Friday night He got pummeled and man-handled and that’s being nice about it The Phillies can do much better than Kenley Jansen,believe me i guess you didnt see Spencer Schwellenbach last outing He got pummeled and man-handled and that’s being nice about it The Braves can do much better than Spencer Schwellenbach believe me Sounds kinda silly because one bad outing makes their whole season Just ignore that Jansen didnt give up a run for the whole prior month and had a bad outting after not pitching for over a week If Marsh gets back on track or the Phils bring up Crawford they’ll have a solid centerfield platoon Robert has done nothing so far this season to make him a better current option than Rojas and a left-handed hitting platoon partner Kemp is another player having a great season He’s a guy the Phils will want to hold on to because of his bat and defensive versatility Things are likely to get shuffled around in Philly before the start of next season and a youth movement with guys like Crawford and Kemp may the direction the Phils will be heading to Kemp could be a really appealing trade chip for the reasons you mentioned and he’s not cracking the 26 man for more than a cup of coffee Trade a few of these prospects I mentioned they’re all 23-24 years old with no current path to the big league club Cash them in for a legitimate CF’er – Robert September 1st they call up Crawford & Stubby and whatever OF’er they acquire Weston Wilson – is a solid bench for the post season I totally agree the Phils should try to acquire centerfielder Jake McCarthy especially since his stock is down at the moment but he may turn out to be more than the Phils anticipated and more valuable to keep Buxton and Varsho under ideal circumstances may have been considerations for the Phils at one time but no longer The Phils won’t trade Rojas because he is their most improved player and still a long way from being fully developed Miller may need more time developing in the minors than many realize and Crawford won’t be brought up until he’s absolutely ready or the Phils run into injury problems The Phils will give Marsh more of a chance to get back on track before they replace him He gives the Phils the occasional burst of energy they need to rally Buxton & Jax from the Twins – Marsh would become the 4th OF’er Next year he moves to LF when Crawford arrives They have enough outfield depth to trade him that would potentially accept a quartet of young talent I’m not one for breaking up the current group it can mess with the psyche of the clubhouse Adding two solid big leaguers on reasonable salaries at those two spots (CF,RP) Buxton and Jax from the Twins – Marsh would become the 4th OFer.” What are the Phils supposed to do with Kepler These guys are all running circles around the Twins outfielders this season They (Diamondbacks?) have enough outfield depth to trade him Probably not.” What does McCarthy being a Phils’ fan from Scranton have to do with the Diamondbacks not wanting to trade him Did you watch the Diamondbacks and Phils this weekend you should realize that the Diamondbacks have multiple deficiencies as a team but the outfield is clearly not one of them McCarthy was sent to the minors because he was struggling In light of the success of their current outfielders McCarthy will have a tough time cracking the starting lineup again which is the main reason the Diamondbacks will be willing to trade him – regardless of where he grew up “I’m not one for breaking up the current group it can mess with the psyche of the clubhouse.” Oh wouldn’t that be a pity – messing with the psyche of the clubhouse Did you ever wonder if the psyche of the clubhouse might be one of the reasons the Phils can’t win a championship And what do you think will happen is the Phils don’t win the world series this season Don’t you think the current group will be broken up “Adding two solid big leaguers on reasonable salaries at those two spots (CF,RP) is necessary for a deep run.” Don’t you realize that Rojas is rapidly becoming one of the top centerfielders in all of baseball this season And don’t you realize the kind of relief pitcher the Phils need don’t come with reasonable salaries Mentioned McCarthy because the D’Backs are deep in their OF depth Don’t see those two teams lining up on an in season trade with each other then absolutely they will shake things up in the offseason – just don’t see them moving anybody other than maybe Rojas I disagree with your assessment that Rojas is becoming one of the best CF in MLB And he’s grossly overrated as a defender because of his speed That’s wonderful that he’s off to a good start which is why I suggested selling high on him and the 3 prospects I mentioned (Abel It’s very obvious the Phillies are short an arm in the pen and we’ve seen enough of Rojas to know there’s room to upgrade and will earn less than $5mil via arbitration for 2026 Jordan Leasure and other potential names I’ve mentioned on this site – all make under $3mil A Relief pitcher is not going to break the bank nor would it cost the Phillies a top 5 prospect The Dodgers already have 20 starting pitchers lol i had the privelege attending a doubleheader vs the Newark Bears while Rickey Henderson was on the team so many great memories going to Surf games Damn shame how they let that stadium rot away and the homeless living in it was game day music/sound guy and back up Public Address announcer Ruben Sierra – and blasting “Wild Thing” to a packed house and press box when Mitch activated himself it was really fun meeting the players and getting their autographs knowing some had major league service time ozzie timmons was very generous with his time and i still have the cards he signed for me one swing of the bat… put the home team up by 1 I’m surprised when you have 6 good starters you should let them be a 6 man rotation because almost all the time when a starter moves to the bullpen he does a lot worse The only exception I can think of is John smoltz but that’s an outlier i know your probably trolling but to name a few Dennis Eckersly and some guy that pitched from the yankees his nickname was bed man or sleep man or something like that i heard he got some kind of award after he retired “almost all the time when a starter moves to the bullpen he does a lot worse.” was he a better reliever than he was a starter When the mets tried converting him the last couple years as a starter he was almost 7 era and regularly got blown up then he became a loogy and did much better and lasted another what 10 years as a loogy and did well in that role Eck counts but come on there’s a difference between being a starter in your early 20s compared to being a guy like taijuan who’s always been a starter until now “almost all the time when a starter moves to the bullpen he does a lot worse” hmm i dont see age or service time or anything like that in any statement Its like me saying hey starting pitchers are amazing HR hitters but leave out only if they are less than a month away from the 43rd bday But if you need another how about matt moore when he converted over he was a good reliever for a couple years Dude figured some things out and you reward him with the bully You don’t know that he figured anything out His last four starts feature a 13/9 K/W in 17.2 IPs The Phils are moving Walker to the bullpen because Suarez is a free agent at the end of the season and the Phils want to showcase him as a starter in the event they decide to trade him before the trade deadline The fact that Walker is having a decent year as a starter and Suarez has already been a successful reliever clearly demonstrates how financial considerations frequently trump player management in professional sports It might have more to do with the fact that while they have been quite pleasantly surprised at the results for Taj he is hardly a better option in the rotation than Ranger or anyone else and it is hard to feel as if he is anything more than a 5th / 6th starter while Ross becomes more of a regular middle relief option in the interim It helps the pen just fine – especially if Romano and Ross keep on pitching as well as they have in most recent outings there is a real logic to it all on its own not withstanding $$ and potential trade value Ignoring the results because his K/W ratio wasn’t impressive Kinda like saying you don’t like a Lamborghini because off the sub par cup holders 2-Walker’s ERA will likely get worse It’s like pulling to an inside straight because you hit an inside straight last time Reality – baseball usually takes care of these things Having the pitching depth is a really great problem to have Walker will probably struggle in the bullpen He’s probably still not over being snubbed in the 2023 playoffs moves by a manager that make players neurotic and cause them to start doubting themselves If the Phils rely on Ross or Romano to help them in the bullpen long-term this season they’re about to sail into some rough waters Ross and Romano may have had a few bright moments recently but they’ve looked like batting practice pitchers rather than bullpen aces the Phils should be trading for all the bullpen help they can get sooner than later @OTB – I would rather have the Phils front office making these evaluations than you – based upon past is prologue Bullpens are a work in progress for each and every team and almost every reliever in the game outside of perhaps the top 20 arms are going to be rather inconsistent over the course of a season If one wants to “predict” failure at some point most of these guys will experience it for stretches of time The Phils won’t be trading for multiples of back of the pen arms – the cost to risk ratio is stupid Relax and let’s see how it plays out until we are closer to the deadline Taj will be a swingman / longman / spot starter for now Maybe Nola’s neck is an issue; maybe Ranger has a cranky back again…whatever The Phils’ front office has been making its own decisions for a long time The Phils have also failed to win a world series for a long time Maybe they should consider more of the suggestions that are posted in this chat room Guys like you filled the pages with pseudo-intellectual reasons why my suggestions to get Schwarber out of the leadoff spot and replace him with Stott would never work you should realize that bullpens are a work in progress for weak teams but not for championship teams who sort out any problems early in each season then make the right alterations to create solid bullpens that become a strength to their team Their bullpen is one of the Phils’ chief weaknesses I never called for the Phils to acquire multiple back-end relievers I simply wrote that acquiring Helsley as a closer would dramatically help the Phils if they really wanted to get to the playoffs Ross and Romano wouldn’t help the Phils much in late innings and Alverado was no closer thanks for your wise counseling and advice to relax and see how things play out I’ve been doing exactly that with the Phils since the days of Connie Mack Stadium That’s why I can continue to watch them and not experience any rise in blood pressure I was a Phillies fam back in the days when they fought every season with the Cubs to see who would get out of the cellar I can certainly handle watching this latest edition of a Phillies all-star team that has everything they need to decisively beat weak teams but not what they need to win a championship and the failures of certain players individually and the Phillies collectively can be predicted @OTB – I don’t spend much time on here and don’t add too much to the commenting mix but comments sections everywhere are simply littered with nonsense normal folks that are fun and add a touch of humor and wisdom here and there…and they are never the keyboard warriors that attempt to overwhelm with volume are fans that simply KNOW that they are smarter than the manager have better instincts than every front office and have all of the answers And they expend a ton of effort every day “proving” their mettle and burnishing their bonafides Call me crazy but I am far more comfortable knowing that a HoF track GM / POBO is running the Phils rather than our brave group of comments section heroes They are not always right – it is silly to expect that – but I have yet to read anything from the fanboy peanut gallery that leads me to believe that anyone should be hired as an intern in the baseball operations department Painter comes up before the deadline and semi impressive I could absolutely see Ranger traded at the deadline Long shot they are resigning him and could get a prospect or bench piece for him @Boz – I have been to a lot of minor league games over the years and seeing Painter up close and personal at the age of 19 (towards the end of his season before he was in ST the following year where he ended up needing TJS) was as eye-opening a moment as I have had watching young prospects over too many decades The frame; the repeat mechanics; the incredibly easy velo; the nasty stuff; the balance; and the command on top of his elsewhere noted maturity and work ethic…I was awed The kid was only 19 plus a few months (with visible zits – looked like he was just out of HS as well other than his size) and he looked as close to major league ready as we see for the most part highly-rated pitching prospects 4 and 5 years older that had major league success and were not a patch on what I saw from Painter So – I am really hopeful and excited to watch this kid pitch…without trying to put the pressure on him to be an immediate star Aren’t his mechanics what led to the TJ surgury don’t trade players because they impending FAs The reason Suarez is starting over Walker is because he is a much better pitcher The fact of the matter is Suarez is a free agent at the end of this season and his belief that he is worth more to another team than the Phils will be willing to pay him in the future is strongly supported by the fact that he is a more valuable pitcher than Walker and possibly a few other Phils starters what the Phils care or would like to do is totally irrelevant to him his leaving Philly during or after this season is a fait accompli The Phils don’t always trade pending free agents As hard as this may be to fully comprehend That’s why so many of them do so much better when they leave Philly and join another team The Phillies won’t trade Suarez if he is pitching well and Suarez is starting because he is a better pitcher than Walker When Painter arrives as the 5th starter…Walker AND Suarez will be in the bull pen Suárez will be gone as a free agent when Painter gets in the starting five Phillies fans are expecting way to much from a pitcher who is in the minors and has missed two seasons I’m sure Walker will be getting more opportunities to start Walker won’t help the pen….he’s not built for it emotionally….his up and down characteristics are a symptom of this…like Seranthony Dominguez…he can give you the slop innings I guess Log in Register MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball Register Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardTaijuan Walker heads to Phillies’ bullpen; Bryce Harper ends home run drought Walker will fill a long relief role for now He could emerge as a late-inning option or he could wind up later this season in a six-man rotation But could he eventually emerge as a late-inning option “Maybe,” manager Rob Thomson said Sunday before a rainy series finale against the Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park “I’ve seen guys go to the pen and everything ticks up » READ MORE: Need a rest? J.T. Realmuto will never admit it, even as his offense dips. But his value goes beyond his bat. Walker posted a 2.54 ERA in six starts while Suárez was working his way back from spring-training back stiffness The Phillies put Walker on an offseason program designed to recover lost velocity the average velocity on his four-seam fastball has risen to 92.3 mph from 91.5 mph last season The Phillies also want to be careful with Jesús Luzardo who didn’t pitch beyond June 16 last season with the Marlins because of injuries Thomson and pitching coach Caleb Cotham must weigh the value of keeping Walker’s arm stretched out as a No 6 starter with the possibility that he could help a bullpen that could use another high-leverage arm Thomson believes Walker is willing to take on either role “It’s not that he’s happy going to the bullpen,” Thomson said The bullpen ranks 24th in the majors with a 4.71 ERA “I think how you go about it is you think of him as sort of a long guy “He’s so strong and he’s such an athlete that I think he’d transition well to it Bryce Harper went 13 games without a homer before his opposite-field shot to left field against Diamondbacks lefty Eduardo Rodríguez in the first inning “There’s not a whole lot of slug there right now » READ MORE: Trea Turner can still change a game with his speed. And his adjustments help give him a chance. Thomson did give Harper “a half-day” off by using him as the designated hitter Harper started at first base in the season’s first 33 games “Maybe in between the at-bats he can get some extra work and hone his swing a little bit,” Thomson said His expectations of himself are higher than anybody else He knows how important he is to the ballclub and to the city and the franchise With Harper as the DH, Kyle Schwarber made his second start of the season in left field Weston Wilson started at first base in place of Harper Schwarber and Wilson also homered in the Phillies’ 11-9 loss in 10 innings Nola said he felt better after pitching with tightness in the right side of his neck Saturday doesn’t expect the issue to impact his next start Schwarber extended his career-best on-base streak to 40 consecutive games with a first-inning walk It’s the longest active streak in baseball and the longest by a Phillies hitter since Odúbel Herrera’s 45-gamer in 2017-18 3.48 ERA) is slated to start the series opener against Rays righty Drew Rasmussen (1-2 Kyle Walker answers your questionsImage source Getty ImagesPublished5 May 2025England and AC Milan defender Kyle Walker has been answering your questions on the latest Q&A edition of his podcast From would he beat Thierry Henry in a race to what he would have done if he wasn't a footballer Walker provides insight into his life on and off the pitch alongside co-host Michael Brown If you would like Kyle Walker and Michael Brown to answer your question something football-related or a completely random topic So Strong Sterling and a story about Donald Trump Question: You're known for your phenomenal speed Answer: I was very close to doing athletics but it just came to a point in the career in Sheffield that they said pick or choose between football and running I did run for Sheffield - I did the 100m and the 800m used to travel with me on a Saturday for football and then a Sunday with athletics I think it's paid off within football I think football was the right decision for me to do Additional question from Michael Brown: When you see Thierry Henry in his peak Jack Grealish said this in the Champions League and it's one of those things I'd say [my prime] was four years ago I think four years ago I was probably my quickest that's clear for everyone to see with the goals he scored but I do think that defenders [then] were probably not at the standard that defenders are now with the athleticism that's no disrespect to any of the defenders for the past age but I do think that the game has developed a little bit Thierry Henry scored 175 goals in 258 Premier League appearances for Arsenal who co-hosts the Elis James and John Robins Show on BBC Radio 5 Live: Were you always the best player when you were growing up - or where there better players who had more natural talent than you but maybe didn't work as hard It got to a period at under-14 level - and I had been doing so well up until that [stage] - everyone developed and went through a growth spurt and I just stayed the same size that I was which was quite small at the time and I found it very difficult But I think they're the ones that build certain players to go in certain directions It was going so well for me and very easy up until that time and then all of a sudden I got to under-14s under-15s where it's crunch time and you need that scholarship and I didn't grow as the other ones grew That's just part and parcel of football and life that people develop at different times and you can be a late bloomer Our boys now are a little bit on the smaller side and you look at the other kids in their age group and they are a little bit more developed it's just about the timing being right and fitting in with the football schedule if you're ever having setbacks or things have gone well and are not going so well now you keep working hard and use that as motivation to make sure you get back to where you want to be Question: Which footballer bench presses the most Answer: I don't do much gym [work] and I definitely don't lift heavy just because I think I would balloon if I did I would say probably Bayo [Adebayo Akinfenwa] he's the one who jumps to mind when I used to see him benching at Northampton when I played with him Put the ball two metres either side of him and he couldn't move It was like going around a double decker bus when you were trying to go around him and nick the ball from him he has been for a number of years now and he can lift very heavy Adebayo Akinfenwa scored 74 goals in 188 games across his two spells at Northampton Town Question: Who is the most famous person that you have met at your game very keen football fan for someone of the royal family to turn up at the games as he did in the Euros at the Euros final and to say the speeches that he did - 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The 'Universal Soldier' star has been secretly working on her thriller for more than a decade Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application he helped run paper routes around Texas City He became a survivor of the Texas City Disaster in 1947 where he was stationed in Paris for a time during the Korean War he moved back to Luling and married the love of his life He then worked for the Monsanto company for 33 years until his retirement He was a devout Catholic and devoted servant to St and director of religious education for many years He was a long-time member of the Boy Scouts of America where he served as Scoutmaster for Troop 370 in Luling for many years as well as holding numerous positions on the Council and National level He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2409 and the American Legion Post in Luling and researching his family’s genealogy Derek Walker and Taylor Walker Clement 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Southern University You can get in touch with Andrew by emailing a.wright@newsweek.com or dew4417@icloud.com either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content With recent news of the shoulder injury to Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler the Red Sox could soon be looking for an experienced and reliable pitcher to fill his spot in the rotation As early as it is in the season and with the extent of Buehler's injury unknown Boston also may very well not want to jump the gun and make an early-season trade here are three pitchers the Red Sox should go after Heaney has been a below-.500 pitcher record wise but this season he has been a bit better than that in his first campaign with the Pittsburgh Pirates Heaney is currently 2-2 with an ERA of 2.50 across 36 innings and six starts His most recent start against the Chicago Cubs was the worst of his season He allowed four runs in 4 2/3 innings and did not record a single strikeout for the first time all season That starts seems to be a bit of an outlier as it was one of only two starts in which Heaney has allowed multiple runs as well as just the second time he's recorded less than six strikeouts in an outing He could give Boston another left-handed arm along with Garrett Crochet and could move to the same division as the Yankees who he threw seven innings of one run baseball against Alcántara was expected to be the most-targeted starting pitcher at this season's trade deadline Alcántara has an 8.31 ERA through six starts and just 19 strikeouts in 26 innings pitched He's allowed multiple runs in each of his six starts and does not look like the pitcher that won the NL Cy Young award just two seasons ago Boston may be able to pull off a trade for Alcántara without giving up its entire farm system A change of scenery from a bad Marlins team to a playoff contending Red Sox team could do wonders for the 29-year-old right-hander it does not seem like Kikuchi's name has been mentioned much when early-season trade deadline targets have been discussed That could be because he's making over $20 million per year or it could be because he's just been forgotten about on a very bad Los Angeles Angels team Boston should definitely be calling about the left-hander who has a manageable ERA of 4.21 in seven starts He has been roughed up by two bad offenses in the Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins but those could be early season kinks that he's trying to work out Kikuchi would be a great fit in Boston and could be a huge piece of helping the Red Sox get back to the postseason for the first time since 2021 More MLB: Phillies Top 15 Prospect Labeled as 'Sell High' Candidate Ahead of Trade Deadline Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsletters in your inbox See all Red Sox place Buehler (shoulder inflammation) on IL as Wong (pinkie) returnsMay 2nd BOSTON -- The Red Sox welcomed catcher back from the 10-day injured list Friday, but immediately put another key player on the 15-day IL in veteran starter (right shoulder inflammation) The news on Buehler, who underwent a battery of tests in Boston on Thursday while the club was completing a three-game series in Toronto was about as good as the club could have hoped for “We don't think it's that serious,” said Red Sox manager Alex Cora “Miss two starts and hopefully come back as soon as the [15] days are over.” Right-hander , Boston’s No. 14 prospect per MLB Pipeline is likely to be recalled from Triple-A Worcester to start Saturday’s game at home against the Twins in place of Buehler Dobbins was called up for two spot starts early in the season and performed well Buehler tossed six innings and allowed three runs in a win at Cleveland on Saturday in his most recent start Buehler’s shoulder didn’t bounce back well from that outing and now the Red Sox are taking a conservative approach with a player who has battled his share of injuries in recent years Buehler’s move to the IL was retroactive to Tuesday Buehler would be in position to return by mid-month Buehler is 4-1 with a 4.28 ERA in 33 2/3 innings Meanwhile, Wong made a swift return to the roster after fracturing his left pinkie finger on catcher’s interference on April 7 who homered in the third and final game of his Minor League rehab assignment on Thursday was inserted into Friday night’s lineup for Boston enough so that Cora might go into more of a job-sharing arrangement with his two catchers rather than having a clear starter and backup “Narvy caught the three games in Toronto,” Cora said “We thought it was a good day for Connor to get here and catch [Brayan] Bello He’s here and we know he’s going to contribute.” How does Cora envision the playing time breaking down Vermont native Graham Walker's bid to make an NFL roster has brought him to familiar territory. Walker is currently participating at the rookie minicamp tryout for the Kansas City Chiefs, home to his famous half-brother, Patrick Mahomes the superstar quarterback and three-time Super Bowl MVP A former Champlain Valley Union High School standout, Walker is one of 60 players hoping to land a contract with the Chiefs during their minicamp Walker and Patrick Mahomes share a father, Pat Mahomes, Sr., who played in the MLB from 1992-2003. Walker grew up in Shelburne and Hinesburg and was raised by his mother Jessamyn Walker, and stepfather, Gerry Howatt, according to a recent Seven Days feature story on Graham Walker More: Middlebury's Thomas Perry invited to an NFL rookie minicamp tryout. Find out which team. Walker was an all-state football and basketball player at CVU before opting to go to Avon Old Farms Walker spent four seasons (2020-2023) at Brown University where he earned All-Ivy honors and finished with 1,496 receiving yards and 25 touchdowns in 27 games 227-pound Walker moved from receiver to tight end and caught 24 balls for 252 yards "I like to think that I am a tight end who has the skills of a wide receiver," Walker told Seven Days Walker is the second player with Vermont ties this year to earn an invitation to an NFL rookie minicamp tryout Middlebury College lineman Thomas Perry is attending Ravens' camp Contact Alex Abrami at aabrami@freepressmedia.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter: @aabrami5 Photo by: Brown AthleticsMahoney and Walker to Participate in Chiefs Rookie Mini Camp5/5/2025 10:20:00 AM | Football April 30, 2025 | 2 comments 2025 at Mayo Clinic Health Clinic in La Crosse Ryan passed away due to complications from transplant surgery Ryan grew up in Onalaska and loved playing hockey tennis and baseball; he was a natural born athlete He loved being a dad to Elayna and watching her grow into a responsible Ryan is preceded in death by his grandmother Thank you to the outstanding doctors and nurses at Mayo Clinic Health Care in Rochester In Lieu of Flowers, memorials preferred to Coulee Recovery Center in the La Crosse area. Please use their website: couleerecovery.org and click on to donate. His service will be held on Friday, May 23rd at 10:00 am at First Lutheran Church, 410 Main St Onalaska, WI with a visitation from 9:00 am until the time of the service.  Pastor Karyn Bodenschatz will officiate. There will be a Burial following the service at the Onalaska Cemetery and a luncheon at the Onalaska American Legion.  Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting his family. I feel like I knew Ryan, through his devoted, sweet mother, Denise, whom I worked with for many years. He was so fortunate to have a mom like her, as well as friends, family, and medical care team. RIP, Ryan🙏🏻🌷 Please accept my sincere sympathy on the death of Ryan. I pray that his family can be comforted by all of your good memories of him.May he rest in Peace. Important: Condolences are approved before being posted. Condolences are not private, but viewable to the public. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * He barely played in each of his first two seasons in the league and is now playing playoff minutes against the No There is a lot to like about Walker's potential but one thing is becoming clear--the Pacers should cut him from the playoff rotation due to his playstyle on both sides of the ball Jarace Walker's career with the Indiana Pacers up to this point has been an interesting one Walker is an interesting player as it is clear he has improved in his second season with the Pacers but probably not enough to justify giving him consistent playoff minutes The second-year forward provides some value on both sides of the ball for the rest of the series against Cleveland the Pacers might be better off keeping him on the bench A lot has been said about the Pacers' elite offense which is based on the team's energy and ball movement Walker does not contribute much in this area Walker has a lot of potential and can be valuable in certain situations but as the Pacers look to pull off the upset against the Cavaliers they need to rely on their strengths and advantages With their ball movement being one of them it makes sense for the Pacers to cut Walker out of the rotation or at least just give him fewer minutes in this series Walker still leaves a lot to be desired on the defensive side of the ball but he was a negative defensively when on the court against the Cavaliers who finished the regular season as the best offensive team in the NBA This is not to say Walker does not deserve a spot on Indiana's roster there was some serious doubt about his future with the Pacers Walker played well and showcased his potential The Houston alum provides value and is capable of being a big contributor for the long run he leaves too much to be desired on the court to justify playing him consistently against Cleveland this still remains an intriguing narrative to follow the rest of the way © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"5v","src":"5w","url":"5x"},{"type":"5u","value":"5y"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"61","url":"62"},{"type":"60","value":"63"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands 9 seconds","\n\n \n \n .cls-1 {\n fill: #fff;\n }\n\n .cls-1 Elie also has experience writing about the Boston Celtics as well as covering news and rumors regarding every team in the NBA Elie received an English degree with a concentration in Journalism/Professional Writing from UMass Lowell in 2021.\n\nElie has also been featured on Athlon Elie loves spending his time watching the NFL The Pacers have a big Jarace Walker problem 2025 1:45 PM EDTMen’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services.  If you buy something via one of our links a 53% savings compared to its full price of $179 This large console is wide enough to accommodate a vast range of TV sizes but it can also hold smaller 50-inch models without looking clunky It's earned nearly three dozen five-star ratings with one shopper even confessing it’s the “absolute perfect size for an 85-inch TV.” This 58-by-16-by-24-inch TV console is the perfect size to handle a wide array of TV sizes Its multiple storage compartments—four in total—and two adjustable shelves give you a place to put gaming systems It's built with sturdy MDF laminate wood that has a realistic wood-grain texture and its dark walnut color ensures it can efficiently blend into any living room aesthetic “This piece is gorgeous," a shopper said "It offers my family living room a modern feel and pairs wonderfully with our dark leather couches It's big but not huge and has plenty of shelving for organizing…It also looks great under our 65-inch TV We use it mostly to house our gaming consoles and the sturdiness is off the charts.” Sign up for Men's Journal's Recommended By newsletter to get gear, fitness, and more deals delivered straight to your inbox. 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By Jeff Turbett is a men’s lifestyle commerce writer covering all things fitness and wellness PHILADELPHIA — As the dust settled from a chaotic 11-9 Phillies loss in 10 innings a game that featured many self-inflicted wounds there was one prevailing thought in the clubhouse we won the series already,’” Harper said of Sunday’s defeat against the Arizona Diamondbacks They settled for a 4-2 homestand and two series wins they did not misfire when they had chances to secure series sweeps that is one difference between the 2025 version and the one that preceded it The Phillies’ first and third basemen last season ranked second in MLB with an .811 OPS They collected 95 doubles — 19 more than the next-closest team Harper and Alec Bohm have yet to discover consistent power strokes The infield corners have produced a .664 OPS in 2025 Bohm smacked a double to the opposite field; it was his first extra-base hit since April 20 “He had a ball (Saturday) night that I thought had a chance to go out,” manager Rob Thomson said “and he’s hit a couple balls like that lately They’ve been waiting for a Harper hot streak he was more upset about chasing two pitches in the ninth inning against Shelby Miller and a hard flyout to center in the 10th inning with the tying runs on base Harper is “really the last guy I worry about,” Thomson said But the failures in important moments have hurt “Especially a guy like him because he puts a lot of pressure on himself,” Thomson said before Sunday’s game “His expectations of himself are higher than anybody else And he knows how important he is to the ballclub But I can tell you this: He’s handled it a lot better than he has in the past this year.” It wasn’t until the middle of the ninth inning Sunday that Taijuan Walker traveled to his new home Walker had thrown 85 pitches Thursday against the Washington Nationals then used Sunday morning for a side bullpen session he started to warm up because the Phillies had no one else How this whole arrangement will work is unclear The Phillies are happy to have a scheduled off day Monday because the entire bullpen could use it But Thomson has a difficult balance to strike He has a few late-inning relievers he trusts He has numerous pitchers who can provide bulk Orion Kerkering entered in the fourth inning with the Phillies down big Thomson had to use all of his high-leverage relievers while trailing Sunday He pushed José Alvarado into a second inning for the third time this season The Phillies opened a roster spot for Ranger Suárez by placing José Ruiz on the injured list with neck spasms and while his raw stuff entices the Phillies they could soon reach a point where they use that bullpen spot as a rotating tryout for minor-league arms who pitched well Sunday in the second of back-to-back days But he has little experience as a traditional reliever Walker has stated his preference: He’d like to be a starter. The Phillies do not want to run a six-man rotation right now; Walker could make a spot start during their West Coast trip later in the month They will try to do with Walker what they could not do with Spencer Turnbull at this time last season — keep him sharp and healthy as a long reliever It’s unlikely the Phillies would ever use Walker as a traditional setup man who can go on back-to-back days or three out of four days Maybe his arsenal ticks upward in shorter bursts “He’s so strong and he’s such an athlete,” Thomson said heading to the bullpen in the ninth inning to prepare for a hasty appearance as proof that he’s willing to adapt “Being the competitor that he is and the teammate that he is “It’s not that he’s happy going to the bullpen The Phillies are slated to face six right-handed starters during their six-game road trip to Tampa Bay and Cleveland who is hitting .277/.368/.494 against righties this season He did not start Sunday with a lefty on the mound; Weston Wilson effectively replaced him in the lineup Wilson struck out in his first two at-bats against lefty starter Eduardo Rodriguez then crushed a three-run homer against righty reliever Juan Morillo who was pitching in the majors for the first time in two years But Kepler’s at-bats against righties have been far better He’s hit the ball at a 91.5 mph average compared to an 86.1 mph average exit velocity against lefties Kepler attributed some of it to not seeing lefties with any frequency so long as the Phillies have a suitable partner for Kepler When asked if Kepler could earn more time against lefties “I hope so.” But the manager’s actions indicate the Phillies are committed to the platoon advantage They have sought it at second base with Bryson Stott sitting so Edmundo Sosa can face lefties The Phillies probably have a platoon in center field “I usually try to approach lefties just like righties,” Kepler said “It just gets a little harder when you don’t get to see them as routinely as you do the righties I think the righties on the bench would say the same things about seeing righties because they only get to see lefties.” But they are more common than ever because pitching is better than ever a team has nine regulars who play every day and bat in the same spots in the order No team in MLB this season has built a roster like that “I get some more shots here in the near future against lefties.” (Photo of Bryce Harper: Hunter Martin / Getty Images) Matt Gelb is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Philadelphia Phillies He has covered the team since 2010 while at The Philadelphia Inquirer including a yearlong pause from baseball as a reporter on the city desk He is a graduate of Syracuse University and Central Bucks High School West This post contains spoilers for Marvel Studios' "Thunderbolts*." the former commander of the Red Room had to take the hit to create the shock and surprise needed to establish that this film was willing to do anything to keep its audience on the edge Antonia Dreykov's involvement was much larger and brought extra laughs at the expense of junior varsity Captain America Screenwriter Eric Pearson told Polygon he had mapped out that her previous brainwashing would result in a fragmented memory and occasionally see her squaring off with Walker in the film she was struggling with her own memory-loss stuff and there was a gag where she just kept restarting the fight and forgetting that they had made up and become friends," explained Pearson "They would be discussing the plan of how to get out [of the vault] and they'd all have to pig-pile on each other it turns out the person responsible for killing Taskmaster in the film initially had a very close bond with her kindred spirits are found between Antonia and Ava who have both been used as puppets from a young age and end up finding a sisterly link in their adventure Described as "a pretty big subplot," Pearson revealed they connected "as people who'd grown up in labs and been controlled that way." By going on this journey of escaping their restraint having won her autonomy earlier in the chronology than Taskmaster was kind of big-sistering her a little bit in a way of 'how to break free and be your own person.'" which they'll undoubtedly need to be when they take on Marvel's next big bad Grammy-nominated R&B powerhouse Summer Walker (LVRN/Interscope Records) unveils her latest single and music video for “Spend It,” a sultry unapologetic anthem that ushers in a brand-new era for the chart-topping artist Arriving with two additional versions-“Spend It (Diamonds & Pearls Version)” and “Spend It (Rent is Due Version)”-the track is now available on all streaming platforms Opening with the bold line “Give me the last 4 of your credit card you can keep your heart,” Summer makes it clear: love comes second to luxury this time around With “Spend It,” Summer flips the narrative on romance trading emotional depth for material clarity she’s leaning into what she can gain: control she’s not asking for it-she’s charging for it The “Spend It” music video adds a cinematic layer to the single along with Angela White as a slick accomplice and a special appearance by actor Eric Roberts Set inside an exclusive private game at a lavish mansion Summer plays a seductive ringleader on a mission to crack a high-security safe filled with money and expensive antiques and surreal shots of Summer in a pearl-filled bathtub and a turquoise trap room the heist unfolds with a dramatic twist-Robertson opens the safe to find a Joker card and realizes he’s been played The video ends with a cryptic message: “WhereIsTheAlbum.com,” followed by a surprise cameo from Joanne the Scammer “Spend It” introduces fans to a new era of Summer-an era inspired by over-the-top glamour and hyper-femininity the final chapter in a trilogy that began with Over It (2019) and continued with Still Over It (2021) Summer walks away from past cycles and into a fantasy version of the life she’s creating for herself-where heartbreak becomes art Walker will be an opener for Chris Brown’s Breezy Bowl XX Stadium Tour with Bryson Tiller and will also perform at Daisies Festival in South Africa further expanding her global presence and fanbase Buehler's next start in flux due to right shoulder concernsMay 1st TORONTO -- For it was refreshing for the right-hander to come into the season without any health issues something that hadn’t happened for him in years Red Sox manager Alex Cora revealed that it is uncertain when Buehler will make his next start While the Red Sox were completing a three-game series in Toronto Buehler was back in Boston undergoing tests “We're working on a few things regarding Walker We’ll see where we’re at over the weekend,” said Cora “He hasn't bounced back the way we wanted In addition to the uncertainty surrounding Buehler, Boston scratched American League Rookie of the Year candidate Kristian Campbell from Thursday’s lineup with right rib discomfort. The club’s No. 2 prospect Jarren Duran moved from left to center and Rob Refsnyder was inserted into the lineup to play left Buehler went 4-1 with a 4.28 ERA in his first six starts for the Red Sox In his most recent start on April 26 at Cleveland Buehler allowed three runs over six innings while pitching his team to a 7-3 victory It was Buehler’s third quality start in his last four appearances Brayan Bello will lead the Sox into a three-game series at home against the Twins on Friday Buehler likely would have started Saturday Garrett Crochet takes the ball in the Sunday afternoon finale against Minnesota Buehler’s shoulder ailment comes at a time when Boston’s starting rotation was back to full strength with Lucas Giolito turning in a strong start upon his return to action on Wednesday night Richard Fitts, who gave the Red Sox three strong starts earlier in the eason, has been on the 15-day injured list since April 13 with right pectoral tightness. The club’s No. 15 prospect isn’t an imminent option per Cora’s report that the big righty’s latest progression is playing long toss out to 120 feet who moved to the bullpen to make room for Giolito could be re-inserted into the rotation if Buehler needs to go on the 15-day injured list Another option is No. 14 prospect Hunter Dobbins While the Red Sox have much better starting depth than they’ve had in years Buehler is one of the mainstays in the rotation After spending his seven seasons with the Dodgers the two-time World Series champion signed a one-year the Red Sox represented a strong landing spot to boost his value when he will again be a free agent in November Buehler’s veteran cache and postseason experience and leadership qualities made him an ideal fit behind 25-year-old ace Crochet Both sides hope his current shoulder issue is a small bump in the road a state trooper attempted to pull over a black Chevy Impala on Highway 10 in Detroit Lakes because the driver was holding a cellphone with his hand near his face while driving past the former Perkins restaurant building in Detroit Lakes then turned into the entrance of the Sinclair gas station The Chevy then sped away from the gas station northbound on Morrow Avenue and the trooper turned off his emergency lights and ended the pursuit due to public safety concerns But he saw the Chevy turn left onto Highway 10 at a high rate of speed and pass another vehicle on the shoulder a DNR conservation officer saw the black Chevy Impala pull into a driveway on County Road 15 in western Becker County The conservation officer pulled into the driveway and activated his emergency lights The conservation officer did not pursue the vehicle a Becker County sheriff's deputy was southbound on County Road 5 near Stakke Lake Road in the Cormorant lakes area when the black Chevy Impala passed him at 61 miles per hour in a 55-mile-per-hour zone The deputy activated his emergency lights and tried to pull over the Impala which continued northbound on County Road 5 but the Chevy went around the device and drove across a lawn toward two businesses and continued driving on the Lake Park Highway 10 frontage road The deputy conducted a precision immobilization technique maneuver — designed to force a fleeing vehicle to spin 180 degrees stall and stop — but the Chevy kept on going and multiple PIT maneuvers were done to stop it a successful PIT maneuver brought the chase to an end He smelled strongly of alcohol and the deputy saw an open Miller Lite can lying on the driver's side floorboard Walker refused to provide a blood sample or urine sample at the jail His driving privileges had been canceled Sept due to a driving under the influence charge Walker was sentenced to 17 months in prison at St He was ordered to serve 113 days in the Becker County Jail Walker was placed on supervised probation for four years Walker may not possess or use any firearms with the exception of prescribed medication He must complete a comprehensive assessment and follow all recommendations He was fined $1,000 plus $160 in court fees For the gross misdemeanor DWI test refusal charge Walker was sentenced to 364 days in the Becker County Jail He was placed on supervised probation for four years He must attend a MADD impact panel and complete 30 days of electronic alcohol monitoring each year for the term of his probation at times to be determined by his probation agent bringing his total fines and fees to $2,440 has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony third-degree burglary a Detroit Lakes police officer was dispatched to Ikalka Arts in Washington Square Mall a man had entered his business and stole several items The owner provided the officer with video surveillance of the incident and the officer immediately recognized the suspect as Carlson Carlson was seen on video entering the mall walking through the security gate and entering the store He was then seen exiting the store with the suitcase Becker County District Court Judge Michelle Lawson sentenced Carlson to 28 months in prison at St a downward departure from sentencing guidelines The reason for the downward departure was Carlson’s amenability to chemical dependency treatment He was also ordered to serve 30 days in the Becker County Jail He was placed on supervised probation for five years and must participate in the chemical dependency programming and follow all aftercare recommendations and comply with cognitive behavioral interventions/programming as directed by probation View full article Kenneth Walker III, an Offensive Rookie of the Year finalist in 2022, is the leader of the group, but there's also Zach Charbonnet, a 2023 second-round pick who took major steps forward in Year 2. There's also Kenny McIntosh and rookie Damien Martinez so the Seahawks have plenty of options at the position this depth can also create a logjam in the backfield which would definitely be a problem to address To solve this problem, Bleacher Report's Alex Kay believes the Seahawks should trade away Walker their leading rusher in each of their past three seasons Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III celebrates after a touchdown catch against the Atlanta Falcons / Brett Davis-Imagn Images"The Seattle Seahawks have a surprising amount of running back depth going into the 2025 season They could capitalize on this situation and help bring some clarity to their backfield by shipping off incumbent starter Kenneth Walker III this offseason "One of the main reasons to part ways with Walker now is that he’s entering the final year of his rookie contract While he showed star potential as a rookie by rushing for 1,050 yards and nine touchdowns on 228 totes he hasn’t built on that performance and has instead trended in the opposite direction." Walker's production has indeed seen a noticeable dip over the past couple of years he finished with a career-low 573 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 games yards per game (52.1) and attempts per game (13.9) were all career-lows as well If the Seahawks believe Walker won't get back to his rookie form, then it may make sense to trade him ahead of the final year of his deal Thanks to their aforementioned depth at the position they could survive his loss without much issue Walker is still a young player with a lot of upside and his value may be at a low point right now it might make more sense for Seattle to hang on to him and see if he can get back on track this year NFL power rankings say Seahawks rival had worst offseason of any team Insider says Jalen Milroe was best-case scenario at QB for the Seahawks NFL analyst names favorite Seattle Seahawks pick in the 2025 NFL draft Seattle Seahawks 53-man roster projection: 10 offensive lineman make cut JON ALFANO Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates The popular barbecue festival- BBQ and Barrels- is this Friday and Saturday in downtown Owensboro This year's two-day event will be capped by a FREE country music concert featuring 90s Country icon Clay Walker and up-and-coming country star Drew Baldridge BBQ & Barrels gets underway Friday May 9th and the streets of downtown Owensboro will be lined with church cooking teams Here's a look at the official map and some of the highlights of the schedule Clay Walker and Drew Baldridge will take the stage at 6pm WBKR has a special VIP section right in  front of the stage you have to have passes and we have your chance to win them all week long here on The Country Station Be listening for your chance to win daily in the following hours: 6am When you hear one of those Clay Walker cues-to-call you'll win a pair of passes to WBKR's VIP section at the show We also have an exclusive chance for you to win passes online If you're having trouble getting through on our phone lines Fill out the registration form below and you may win a pair of passes online We'll announce our online winners at 7:50am The popular barbecue festival- BBQ and Barrels- is this Friday and Saturday in downtown Owensboro, KY. This year's two-day event will be capped by a FREE country music concert featuring 90s Country icon Clay Walker and up-and-coming country star Drew Baldridge.\nRead More BBQ & Barrels gets underway Friday and was called “The Bluesman” by Aretha Franklin Seasoned blues virtuoso Joe Louis Walker has died at 75 and producer worked with a litany of talented artists over a six-decade-spanning career He rose to prominence in the Bay Area blues scene at just 16 years old His family confirmed his passing to Rolling Stone revealing the cause to be a cardiac-related illness Walker spent his final moments with his wife The musician’s lengthy career saw him viewed as something as a musician’s musician having garnered praise from Herbie Hancock who referred to him as “The Bluesman.” His 2015 solo album Everybody Wants a Piece saw him nominated for the Best Contemporary Blues Album Grammy he’d been seduced by the electric guitar from an early age and was gigging regularly by his late teens His playing style transcended the blues thanks to his intermingling in the psychedelic rock scene Walker played with Mississippi Fred McDowell and Muddy Waters and at one point shared a home with Bob Dylan’s one-time right-hand man with the pair jamming long into the night and trading secrets Bloomfield's untimely death in 1981 would ground him modern blues great Joanne Shaw Taylor reflected on the man behind the music who had given her career invaluable support Whether I was a complete naive novice or a more experienced artist he always treated me with bountiful kindness he was an incredibly kind and generous man but whether I was a complete naive novice or a more experienced artist On X Alper said: “Rest in peace to blues legend Joe Louis Walker a true musician’s musician whose guitar spoke volumes his restless soul gave the blues new shape for over four decades.” In a separate blog post charting his career highlights Walker played like a man who still had something new to say “Joe Louis Walker kept the blues alive and curious that kind of musical honesty is the rarest treasure of all.” Speaking ahead of the release of Everybody Wants a Piece Walker ruminated on the career he'd forged and what legacy he'd be leaving behind him “Sometimes I feel I’ve learned more from my failures than from my success,” he said “But that’s made me stronger and more adventurous I’d like to think that when someone puts on one of my records they would know from the first notes ‘That’s Joe Louis Walker.’” in which he slings an 8-string Strandberg Boden Original churning that low string through a variety of tunings He's also a published author and is currently penning his debut novel which chucks fantasy mythology and humanity into a great big melting pot you will then be prompted to enter your display name which was perfect because it sounded like John Sykes' Les Paul”: Doug Aldrich on how Randy Rhoads’ inspiration helped him find a “killer” Les Paul – that was owned by the man who co-wrote Eric Clapton’s Tears in Heaven Free Eddie Van Halen mini-documentary explores the origins of Eruption and his two-hand tapping technique – and it’s partly narrated by the man himself the Jazz's third-year big man and defensive anchor is coming off the best season of his career at just 23 years old and for a Lakers team desperately coveting a starting-caliber it's easy to see how Los Angeles could value him in their lineup and could even be willing to pay a steep price to do so based on the feelings on Kessler inside the Jazz's building don't hold your breath on Utah being in the market to deal their young big man anytime soon According to The Athletic insider Tony Jones, the Jazz have no desire to trade Kessler this offseason and would only do so if they received an offer they couldn't refuse "The Jazz don't have any desire to trade Walker [Kessler] whatsoever," Jones said it's going to be for something they would be a fool to say no to." Jones noted that Los Angeles previously made a push for Kessler at this year's deadline and even put together a better package than a first-round pick and two first-round swaps though he didn't dive into the specifics of the complete offer it shows just how highly the Jazz value Kessler for their future plans and have no intentions to ship him anywhere else The third-year big man finished last season averaging 11.1 points and 2.4 blocks on 66.3% shooting from the field within 58 games a potential catalyst for this team's defensive improvement and his showcase of clear and strong development this past year it's hard to see an opposing front office moving the mountains required to make a trade for him a deal may require extensive first round draft capital and even a promising young player on the roster like Austin Reaves or Dalton Knecht That might be a cost too extensive for Los Angeles to forfeit even for someone who would fill a massive need like Kessler Kessler will instead be primed for a rookie extension opening later this summer giving Utah the chance to hammer out a new multi-year contract to keep him in the fold and perhaps nix any trade discussions surrounding his name moving forward But with a few months to go until Kessler and the Jazz officially put pen to paper don't be shocked to see a couple of teams around the league try their hand to pry away Utah's promising young center to the late Avert Renus and Fannie Lou Corbin Curry He was also preceded in death by his wife Jean Smallwood Curry a great grandson Jason “Jay” Laine Edward Richardson “Pete” Curry and his wife Doretta Survivors include two children Kenda Jean Curry Shinault of LaGrange KY; a granddaughter Tiffany Elaine Dunaway (Jason); two great grandchildren Brynna Dylaine Richardson (Jackson) and Ivy Jean Curry; two great great grandchildren Josef and Mia Mason; a brother Lewis Curry (JoAnn) of Columbia KY; twin sisters Beulah Carter (Stanley) and Eula Helm both of Columbia KY; a sister-in-law Marie Curry of Louisville Curry attended Buckner Baptist Church in Buckner He was devoted to God and his wife of 61 years; he was a simple man who absolutely cherished his family He was “old school” in that he would fix it before buying something new Each spring he loved plowing his garden to plant and can tomatoes along with other vegetables He kept up with politics and current events came from time spent with his grandchildren Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Maupin Cemetery in Albany Military honors will be provided by VFW Post 6097 at the funeral home Visitation will be on Wednesday after 10:00am at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home Image: djcodrin / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Where does Walker stand in Phils' rotation with Ranger nearing return?May 2nd PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies have a problem on their hands It’s a good problem, but even good ones need to be solved. The Phils will have six healthy starting pitchers beginning on Sunday, when returns from the injured list to make his season debut against Arizona at Citizens Bank Park Suárez has been sidelined since the spring because of a sore back but he said on Thursday it hasn’t bothered him since March “Everything is going according to plan,” he said through the team’s interpreter But the Phillies are unlikely to employ a six-man rotation upon Suárez’s return which means somebody is going to the bullpen next week The most likely candidate is right-hander , who started Thursday night’s 4-2 loss to the Nationals Walker has resuscitated his career following an abysmal 2024 going 1-3 with a 2.54 ERA in six starts as Suárez’s replacement I want to be a starting pitcher,” Walker said “I feel like I’ve done my job well enough to be in the rotation so we’ll talk to them and see what happens.” Walker allowed four runs (one earned) on four hits and three walks to go with two strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings on Thursday “Ranger coming back is such a bonus for us It’s always a good problem to have when you have guys throwing the ball well Walker finds himself in the same position as Spencer Turnbull was last season Turnbull went 2-0 with a 1.67 ERA in six starts at Walker’s replacement the Phillies moved Turnbull to the bullpen even though his performance did not warrant a demotion has pitched well enough to remain in the rotation Aaron Nola and Cristopher Sánchez aren’t going anywhere even though the Phils have said repeatedly for weeks that they have had no conversations about moving him to the bullpen but they want him to start because he has shown when he is healthy he can be one of the best pitchers in baseball Teams don’t take a pitcher like that and make him a reliever in May Suárez smiled when asked if he would be open to pitching out of the bullpen at some point later this year Suárez will be a free agent after the season so there are millions of reasons why Suárez personally would want to remain in the rotation it’s going to depend on the context,” Suárez said I obviously want to be in the rotation all the time I want to be a starting pitcher all the time One of the reasons the Phillies are unlikely to use a six-man rotation is because they would go from an eight-man to a seven-man bullpen A seven-man ‘pen would need the flexibility to shuttle pitchers to and from Triple-A Lehigh Valley because they would be leaning on fewer relievers Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball The current bullpen has only two relievers with options: left-hander Tanner Banks and right-hander Orion Kerkering The Phillies are trying to address that. On Thursday, they acquired right-hander Daniel Robert from Texas for pitching prospect Enrique Segura But he gives Philadelphia another potential optionable reliever along with others on the 40-man roster like Seth Johnson the most likely move is Walker joining the ‘pen “We’re still walking through it,” manager Rob Thomson said Thomson said the only thing they really know is that Wheeler will start on Tuesday against the Rays in Tampa “Beyond that we’re kind of up in the air,” Thomson said But is there a role for Walker as a long reliever “But I’m not saying that’s what we’re going to do.” Game Recap: Baseball | May 02 | ULM Athletic Communications Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here and songwriter whose genre-defying sound reshaped modern blues passed away peacefully on the evening of April 30 With a career spanning more than six decades and reflective songwriting left an indelible mark on American music and touched audiences around the globe Walker’s musical output spanned the full spectrum of American roots music earning him a place among the most revered bluesmen of his generation. Billboard once described his style as “blow[ing] all over the map…gutbucket blues “Walker’s guitar playing is fine and fierce.” gracing the stages of world-renowned festivals including Glastonbury and Montreux His dynamic performances reached millions more through national television appearances on Late Night with Conan O‘Brien, The Don Imus Show and the UK’s Later… with Jools Holland solidifying a devoted international following Walker collaborated with icons such as Ike Turner and Steve Cropper; opened for legends including Muddy Waters and Thelonious Monk; and counted among his friends and contemporaries the likes of Jimi Hendrix He was also a close friend and former roommate of guitar virtuoso Mike Bloomfield Walker’s 1986 debut album, Cold Is the Night marked a bold arrival and signaled the emergence of a formidable new voice in blues Subsequent releases on labels including Verve and HighTone further cemented his reputation as one of the foremost blues artists of his era. The New York Times praised him as “a singer with a Cadillac of a voice,” noting that his solos “moan with bluesy despair.” Rolling Stone simply called him “ferocious.” His highly acclaimed first album was recently re-released as Cold Is The Night Reimagined on Valley Entertainment A host of prestigious organizations honored Walker throughout his career He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame named a USA Fellow by United States Artists He was also recognized with San Francisco’s esteemed Bammy Awards and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Mississippi Valley Blues Society Widely regarded as a “musician’s musician,” Walker earned his place in the pantheon of great electric blues singer-guitarists alongside B.B Herbie Hancock hailed him as “a national treasure.” Chick Corea dubbed him “the Chick Corea of Blues,” while Aretha Franklin honored him simply—and definitively—as “The Bluesman.” Walker’s legacy lives on through his vast catalog of recordings and the countless fans whose lives were moved by his music JLW was one cool dude…..Rest in The Blues my Friend…Rojene He worked so hard to come back from his early days I was in Joe’s backup band for many shows then I’m out of ideas and I wrap it up never playing the cliched blues riffs and never repeating himself bringing the audience to their feet every time for my radio program #ClassicBluesandR&B and watched him perform at #TheCityWinery song “I’m Soldier For Jesus” was definitely from his soul are among his work that he is leaving us with Joe singing “I’m a Soldier for Jesus” even had this Jewish woman singing along with him in the audience He will be deeply missed here in his home town So sad to hear the passing of the great Joe Louis Walker Subscribe to the Blues Rock Review newsletter for the latest updates Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst said recently that he wants linebacker Quay Walker on the roster in 2026 one way or another but it won’t be under the terms of the team’s fifth-year option on his contract Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports that the team will not exercise that option Thursday is the deadlines for teams to make option calls on 2022 first-round picks Walker would have had a guaranteed salary of $14.751 million under the terms of the option The Packers are picking up defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt’s $13.922 million option for 2026 Walker has started 43 of the 44 regular season games he’s played for the Packers and a fumble recovery in those appearances Walker also has 28 tackles in three postseason games GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Packers picked up the fifth-year option on one of their 2022 first-round picks and declined the other but they would like for both players to be around beyond this season The Packers ensured they will have defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt, the 28th pick, through the 2026 season by exercising his option. While they declined the fifth-year option on linebacker Quay Walker they would like to work out a contract extension before he would become a free agent next offseason The deadline to exercise fifth-year options for 2022 first-round picks is Thursday Wyatt's salary for 2026 will be $12.938 million according to NFL Players Association salary data It became fully guaranteed once it was exercised The fifth-year option on Walker would have been $14.751 million the Packers hope to sign him to an extension perhaps even before the start of this coming season who has led the Packers in tackles in each of his first three seasons had his fifth-year option declined Thursday still hope to sign him to an extension. Chris Leduc/Icon SportswireEarlier this offseason Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst indicated that both players would be in the team's plans beyond this season we'd like to keep those guys around for '26 and beyond," Gutekunst said late last month "So whether that's through doing the fifth-year option on these guys or extending them one way or the other Walker became an immediate starter as a rookie and has led the Packers in tackles in each of his first three seasons he missed four games last season (one because of a concussion and three with an ankle injury) and another guy who had struggled through injuries at the end of the year but he was really impactful for us this year," Gutekunst said Certainly think we would love to have him around here for longer than just a couple years Wyatt has not been a regular starter but likely will see an increased role this season after the departure of defensive tackle T.J. Slaton in free agency Wyatt ranked second on the team in sacks last season with five and posted a career-high nine tackles for loss He has 12 total sacks in his first three seasons "[Wyatt] was probably our most consistent pass rusher from the inside this year," Gutekunst said "Both [Walker and Wyatt] dealt with some injuries and was really proud of how they attacked those and played through some things this year But I think both those guys had their best years as pros so far." Alex and Joseph; six siblings; many other relatives and friends.  May 9th at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center - Stillwater 2025Those who were lucky enough to be at Churchill Downs yesterday for the 2025 Kentucky Derby might have been there for the big race but the lavish outfits people turn up in are also quite the spectacle Celebrities always go over the top for the event and one Hallmark fan-favorite actor has people swooning with his handsome and totally eye-catching photos from Derby day Andrew Walker shared a post on Instagram earlier today as a recap of his experience and fans can't take their eyes off him This seriously looks like an ad for a Hallmark movie featuring a small town baker who wins a dream trip to the Kentucky Derby and has a chance encounter with an A-list actress who's fed up with life in Hollywood and just wants a nice dude to make her cookies and love her for who she is Walker's caption summed up the day perfectly: "There’s something magical about being part of this tradition surrounded by great people and the rich history of this iconic racetrack Thank you to the Kentucky Derby for the unforgettable hospitality and everyone is wondering when Walker is going to be cast in a historical movie "You’re officially entering your 1940s Movie Star era ⭐️" This whole vibe needs to be your next movie there will have to be some riding horses thrown in for you 🐎🎩""❤️👏 This reminds me of Hats Off to Love Other people totally swooned over the pink suit You picked a great hat!😍"There's just one question left to answer after seeing these pics Will we see Walker in an upcoming 1940s-themed flick from Hallmark – The Green Bay Packers chose not to activate the fifth-year option for linebacker Quay Walker at the deadline on Thursday with the goal of working out a contract extension with the former first-round pick who hit playing-time thresholds but was not a Pro Bowler would have been worth a guaranteed $14.751 million in 2026 according to projections from OverTheCap.com and Spotrac That the Packers didn’t flip the switch doesn’t mean they’re ready to discard a player who is one of only two players in the draft class with at least 225 tackles and 20 tackles for losses only six off-the-ball linebackers make more than the option amount Walker is under contract through the upcoming season General manager Brian Gutekunst has said the team hopes to keep Walker over the long haul The Packers used the 22nd pick of the 2022 draft on Walker, choosing the potential-packed Georgia product over Devin Lloyd, the All-American from Utah. Lloyd went 27th overall to the Jaguars; they chose not to activate his option. Among all players drafted in 2022, Lloyd is first with 355 tackles and Walker is second with 341. They are the only third-year players with 300-plus tackles. Walker is seventh in the draft class with 21 tackles for losses; Lloyd has only nine. Walker and Giants’ Micah McFadden are the only off-the-ball linebackers with more than 10 TFLs. Walker has played in 44 games with 43 starts in three seasons. He has 100-plus tackles in all three seasons, including 102 in 2024. While he set a career high with nine tackles for losses last season, he didn’t produce a turnover-play and had a career-low two passes defensed. However, the Packers liked how Walker handled the demands of being the middle linebacker in Jeff Hafley’s defense and his trajectory. In a blowout win over the 49ers in late November, he had seven tackles, including two for losses. He followed that with back-to-back 10-tackle games but sustained an ankle injury against the Seahawks and missed the final three games of the regular season. A couple days after the San Francisco game, safety Xavier McKinney couldn’t have handed out a stronger endorsement. “Quay a hell of a player,” he said. “From the time that I got around him when I first came to now, obviously, he’s growing each game, each practice. “From my eyes and from what I’ve seen, I believe Quay’s the best middle linebacker in the league, in my opinion. I think he has so many different qualities that you don’t really see. He can cover well, he can tackle well, he (can) do a lot of things and, obviously, he’s still growing [as the middle linebacker]. When he goes out there and plays fast, there ain’t a lot of people that can do what he can do.” League-wide, regardless of when they were drafted, there are 22 defensive players with 300-plus tackles and 20-plus tackles for losses the last three seasons. On that list, Walker is 16th in tackles. Finances are at the forefront of these decisions. Making Walker the 20th-highest-paid linebacker in terms of average salary would require $9.0 million per season – much less than the option figure. Contrast that to defensive tackle. Making Wyatt the 20th-highest-paid player at the position would require a contract worth $15.1 million per season. Meanwhile, even before Wyatt’s 2026 contract goes on the ledger, the Packers are just $6.5 million below the projected 2026 salary cap; only nine teams are in worse shape, according to OverTheCap.com. “We’re super-fired-up about both those guys seasons this year,” Gutekunst said of Walker and Wyatt at the end of the season. “Quay continued to make a leap, and another guy who had struggled through injuries at the end of the year, but he was really impactful for us this year. Continues to be a great leader for us. Certainly think we would love to have him around here for longer than just a couple years. He’s that kind of guy. “And D-Wy was probably our most consistent pass rusher from the inside this year. Both of them dealt with some injuries and was really proud of how they attacked those and played through some things this year. But I think both those guys had their best years as pros so far.” "Last summer, when people did their so-called mock drafts ... he was viewed as a Top 10 guy," said NFL Films producer Greg Cosell during a regular appearance on One Bills Live "I did him last summer from his 2023 tape and I couldn't agree more he had a rare combination of size and athleticism his production slipped in 2024 as he was reportedly dealing with a back injury He went from 7.5 sacks in 2023 to 1.5 sacks this past season didn't forget what he saw from Walker on film one year prior you find out he's dealing with a back situation RELATED: Two Bills' draft picks turn veteran starter into probable cut candidate was a Top 40 prospect after earning All-Southeastern Conference First Team honors as a sophomore "He didn't forget how to play football in a year And I believe if he had come out a year ago it's up to the Bills to get Walker back to that first-round level Jan 29, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; American team defensive lineman Deone Walker of Kentucky (0) works in a drill during Senior Bowl practice for the National team / Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images—  Enjoy free coverage of the Bills from Buffalo Bills on SI  — High school senior Ella Walker celebrated prom in the hospital after breaking her back at a trampoline park The Green Bay Packers will likely trade former first-round pick linebacker Quay Walker after declining his fifth-year option it suggests that the Packers may move on from the linebacker since they didn’t grant him another year beyond his rookie contract this could be the final season for the former Georgia product as it has always been the anticipation that they would pick up his fifth-year option so it probably means the Packers are preparing to move on from him Walker had one of the best rookie years as a Packer, recording a team-high of three forced fumbles and 1.5 sacks and 121 total tackles. Despite a few altercations on the field that season the Linebacker did have a lot of potential to be the keystone player for this defense Walker couldn’t intrigue the organization to justify them to give him another chance on this roster The Packers are reportedly still trying to re-sign Walker to a long-term deal but they may have to do that before the start of the 2025 regular season On the other hand, the Dallas Cowboys are the latest team expected to pursue him in the trade market if he becomes available It makes sense since the team needs all of the young defensive talent to become a mainstay the Cowboys won’t be the only ones to pursue him The veteran was arguably their best linebacker that they couldn’t afford to lose but they had no choice since he couldn’t fit the bill anymore They might have no other option but to trade for Walker who could provide some upside for at least a year since he’s still on a rookie contract The Ravens don’t have a lot of spending money to get the best available possible trade candidate but Walker might fit into what this defense is looking for Baltimore has one of the most talented offenses and can’t let it go to waste since they’ve been reluctant to improve their defense but he’s a capable upgrade over Simpson and Tavius Robinson Walker may be a capable replacement once Wagner eventually hangs up his cleats The Miami Dolphins UDFA class includes several talented players who have a real shot at making the Dolphins final 53-man roster The Los Angeles Rams have had success with UDFA signings in the past and this year’s class of Rams UDFAs has several promising prospects the Cleveland Browns might not have a choice The rebuilding Cleveland Browns could either cut or trade this former Pro Bowler before the 2025 season begins It’s easy to see why Kay thinks this. Fellow second-round pick Zach Charbonnet played well in Walker’s absence last year and should handle starting duties. Behind him, Seattle has two interesting seventh-round picks in Kenny McIntosh and rookie Damien Martinez a player the draft community thought would be a fourth- or fifth-round pick While the Seahawks have impressive running back depth several teams across the league should be interested in a Kenneth Walker trade The Dallas Cowboys will be near the top of any list about adding running back talent, as their depth chart is one of the worst in the league. Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders both crashed and burned with their previous organizations, while rookie Jaydon Blue is a fifth-round pick who probably isn’t ready to start Kenneth Walker would easily be the most talented running back in this backfield and the trade target could thrive behind a better offensive line with a more consistent passing attack The Kansas City Chiefs seem content to roll with veterans Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt leading their backfield While both players put up decent production last year neither is anything special at this stage in their respective careers as his ability to be dangerous as both a runner and a receiver could make him a perfect fit for this offense Andy Reid hasn’t had a true three-down threat since Hunt’s first stint with the team Chase Brown did a remarkable job as the leader of Cincinnati’s backfield last year but he may not have multiple 280-touch seasons left in his tank Brown has typically been more of a supporting player and his body might not be able to handle this type of usage A Kenneth Walker trade will ensure the Bengals have multiple starting-caliber running backs that can split work and remain healthy for a full 17-game season and a deep playoff run Alvin Kamara remains atop the New Orleans Saints depth chart, but he isn’t getting any younger. The Saints didn’t draft a running back until Devin Neal in the sixth round which means they probably don’t have their running back of the future on the roster 2025 will be a rebuilding year for the Saints so they might as well trade a late-round pick for Kenneth Walker to see if he could be the future leader of this backfield Main Photo: Steven Bisig – Imagn Images On the ballot are incumbent Heather Sheffield and Catherine Walker for Place 6 and John Troy and Robert Morrow for Place 7