Results for: LSU

Paul Skenes, the Pirates’ top pitching prospect, saw his scoreless innings streak come to an end at 14 1/3 frames on Wednesday. The LSU product allowed two runs – only one of which was earned — in 4 ⅓ innings of work. Despite the setback, Skenes still struck out seven batters and threw a season-high 71 pitches. The outing was the first that Skenes had gone beyond four innings in his professional career. The No. 1 overall draft pick in 2023, Skenes averaged 99.2 mph on his four-seam fastball Wednesday and hit at least 100 mph on two of his pitches in what ended up being a 7-4 win for Indianapolis.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels has addressed questions surrounding his thoughts on potentially being drafted by the Washington Commanders. During a pre-draft visit, the Commanders hosted several quarterbacks simultaneously, including Daniels, Drake Maye, J.J. McCarthy, and Michael Penix. This approach sparked discussions about whether Daniels found issue with the process.

Jayden Daniels, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner from LSU, maintained a professional demeanor while fielding questions about potential trades and his preference for joining the Washington Commanders. Daniels stated that he is prepared to give his all to any team that selects him in the NFL draft. Despite reports of his agent’s dissatisfaction with the Commanders’ group Topgolf visit, Daniels downplayed any issues and highlighted his positive interactions with the team. With the Commanders in need of a franchise quarterback, Daniels is expected to be a top-three selection on Thursday night. Daniels also acknowledged his relationships with Raiders coach Antonio Pierce and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, who have a history with mobile quarterbacks.

The Houston Texans have signed free agent linebacker Jacob Phillips to a one-year deal. Phillips, 25, worked out for the Texans earlier Monday and has been plagued by injuries throughout his career.

The Atlanta Falcons may be targeting a wide receiver with their 8th overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. Yahoo! Sports’ Nate Tice has the Falcons selecting LSU wideout Brian Thomas, despite the team’s need for a pass rusher. Thomas has the potential to excel on the outside, complementing Darnell Mooney and Rondale Moore. While a receiver may not seem like the most pressing need, the Falcons could prioritize adding another offensive weapon to their already-impressive lineup.