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MLB trade rumors run rampant around this time of the year, with many set to peter out before offseason’s end. Juan Soto trade speculation could fall under this very category. Scott Boras believes as much, at least. The thing that gives rumors actual life, however, is good ole’ fashioned common sense. There might be too […]

Although the Houston Astros advanced to the American League Championship Series for the seventh-straight year, the 2023 season was not exactly business as usual. The club entered the final stretch of September with its playoff aspirations hanging in the balance. Both the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners could have realistically claimed the AL West crown […]

A massive offseason that centers around the pursuit of a unicorn could somehow get even bigger if a polar bear finds himself on the move this winter. Trading Pete Alonso could be in the best interest of the New York Mets if president of baseball operations David Stearns is unable to work out a contract […]

With the hiring of Ron Washington as manager, Los Angeles Angels fans desperately hope that there will be far more clarity surrounding this team going forward. Though, the latest news revolving around Torii Hunter’s rumored place on the coaching staff is only drumming up more questions. During Thursday’s edition of Foul Territory, co-host AJ Pierzynski […]

When an underdog vaults itself past a more talented and expensive team in the playoffs, it is easy to just stay the course in the offseason. Cost efficiency and endless determination worked for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2023, so who is to say it can’t produce substantial success again, right? That is an even easier […]

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was speaking quite freely when talking to the media on Tuesday. He cursed while assessing his roster, essentially offended fans and even took aim at one of the organization’s former minor league players. For those wondering, Cashman remains one of the most polarizing figures in New York sports. […]

Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd will always be bonded by winning an improbable NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011. But those warm memories do not exist on the unforgiving pickleball court. The two Hall of Famers battled in the celebrity pro-am, as current Mavs superstar Luka Doncic watched from above at the Brookhaven […]

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman is expected to have another busy offseason, which likely means wooing Shohei Ohtani and some other quality talents who can make the team better suited for a deep postseason run. Those big plans might also include keeping a beloved part of the franchise. Friedman does not […]

The 2023-24 season is a pivotal one for the Toronto Raptors, but perhaps none more so than for young Scottie Barnes. He has impressed fans with his supreme athleticism and stalwart defense these past two years, but this is supposed to be the year the 22-year-old wing becomes an undeniable top guy for his franchise. […]

There was some speculation that Ohio State football (9-0) would lose its No. 1 slot in the weekly College Football Playoff rankings after struggling early against Rutgers this past Saturday, but the Buckeyes remain at the top. The committee is clearly impressed with the Big Ten powerhouse, despite the looming presence of other flashier contenders. […]

These days, it is difficult to spot ardent Brian Cashman supporters. An 82-80 season devoid of even an American League Wild Card berth will have that kind of off-putting effect on New York Yankees fans. They demand perpetual relevance and championships. When those lofty standards are not met, he is the man above all who […]

The NCAA’s investigation into the alleged Michigan football sign-stealing scandal just continues to get more engrossing by the week. Connor Stalions, the former staffer who is accused of conducting illegal in-person scouting at many games on behalf of the Wolverines, is being further looked at for possibly being on the sideline of Michigan State’s season […]

The Carolina Panthers’ season is all but done after a rough 1-7 start, but there are still moves that need to be made. Injuries are forcing the front office to dip deep for linebacker depth, so much so that the team is signing a player who already hung up his cleats. “Veteran LB Blake Martinez […]

In this age of information, it is rare to genuinely blindside sports fans. But that notion got thrown out the window on Monday, as the baseball world is still processing the shocking decision by Craig Counsell to leave the Milwaukee Brewers for the Chicago Cubs. Brandon Woodruff put it best. “Lord have mercy,” the Brewers […]

Although it’s far too late in the season to spark any worthwhile change in 2023, USC football finally reached their breaking point with defensive coordinator Alex Grinch. The fact that they can at least recognize the colossal disappointment this campaign has descended into over the last month is a small step in the right direction. […]

A new front office is not going be enough on its own to erase the bad optics that currently define the Chicago White Sox. A positive account given by a former player might help a little, though. Starting pitcher Lucas Giolito, who was traded to the Los Angeles Angels ahead of the deadline after spending […]

It is not too often that we witness a coronation occur after a gut-wrenching loss. Though, it might be happening more frequently in 2023. First, Jalen Hurts ascended into elite status after a historic Super Bowl performance against the triumphant Kansas City Chiefs. And now, somewhat ironically, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott might have just […]

The Cleveland Guardians have officially found a successor for future Hall of Famer Terry Francona. Stephen Vogt, a former All-Star catcher and Seattle Mariners coach, is their new manager, according to Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com. Vogt retired in 2022 after a 10-year MLB career but immediately returned to the clubhouse. He served as the Mariners […]

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin did not know what emotions he would be feeling after returning to Paycor Stadium for a prime-time meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin did not play in the game, but he privately spent time on the field where he almost died. It has been more than 10 months since the […]

Upon first glance, the Dallas Cowboys’ 23-28 defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday is just more of the same. A franchise replete with high-quality talent on offense and defense that inevitably finds a way to lose a pivotal matchup right at the end. Those watching closely, however, might have witnessed a significant […]

The Philadelphia Eagles get a much-needed bye in Week 10 to rest a bit before a rigorous stretch of games that feature some of their biggest competition. The break, however, will not be long enough for one of their key offensive players to heal up. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that tight end Dallas Goedert […]

The Dallas Mavericks (4-1) look much-improved in many areas from last season, but there are still kinks for this team to work out before they can reach their top form. Luka Doncic touched on some of the issues still holding the Mavs back, which were on display in their first NBA In-Season Tournament game versus […]

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is dominating at such a regular rate that it is easy to take for granted the remarkable numbers he is posting. But his latest achievement should force fans to genuinely take pause. Jokic scored 33 points on near-perfect 14-of-16 shooting and notched 14 rebounds and nine assists in Denver’s 125-114 […]

Carolina Panthers fans knew that there was going to be an abundance of hard times this season. In addition to the natural growing pains that accompany every rookie quarterback, the team must carry through an unsuccessful 1-6 season knowing their fortuitous draft pick (currently No. 1 overall) is going straight to the Chicago Bears. That […]

San Diego Padres fans are waiting to find out what the organization’s exact plans are for this offseason. Reports of the team taking out a huge loan and wanting to cut payroll costs have resulted in tempered expectations. There is always the chance that general manager A. J. Preller is given the green light to […]

Arguably no program has taken a bigger hit on its reputation during the 2023-24 season than Clemson football (5-4). Unforeseen struggles have caused many fans to attribute their past championship success to star quarterbacks rather than the coaching of Dabo Swinney. The word “fraud” has been popping up all too frequently when discussing the Tigers. […]

The Chicago White Sox enter the MLB offseason with a new front office for the first time in ages, with the focus primarily being on removing all the tension and negative energy that permeated Guaranteed Rate Field for the last couple years. That essential objective apparently includes parting ways with one of their most accomplished […]

The price for Yoshinobu Yamamoto just keeps going up. Possible suitors like the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees could be adjusting their financial plan as we speak, following the pitcher’s most recent display of greatness. Yamamoto struck out 14 batters and surrendered just one run in nine innings to lead the Orix Buffaloes […]

The NBA In-Season Tournament is going to be an acquired taste for many fans. The group-play format and ostentatious courts are not going to connect with everyone. The idea, though, is to create enough buzz and high-stakes action to draw more eyeballs to an early regular season game. It remains to be seen if the […]

A new era of Boston Red Sox baseball is officially underway. That’s what fans are hoping for, at least, as new front office leader Craig Breslow prepares for a vitally important offseason. Many hope that his long to-do list includes bringing back one of the team’s standout players and most valuable clubhouse presences. Justin Turner […]

Things can change in a hurry. Last November, the San Diego Padres were set to embark on a surprisingly ambitious offseason, fresh off a National League Championship Series appearance and a huge victory over the Los Angels Dodgers. Now, the organization is licking its wounds after missing the playoffs entirely, faces potential financial problems and […]

The Los Angeles Rams are entering a pivotal road meeting with the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon, which will likely end the already-thin postseason aspirations of the game’s loser. With such important stakes on the line, playing without starting quarterback Matthew Stafford is a very real and daunting scenario. Though, Aaron Donald is standing […]

Championship parades are an outlet for athletes to express themselves after all of the emotion and pain they have fought through on their trek to the mountaintop. Many players overindulge in alcoholic beverages, some wear shirts with pointed messages and others don’t wear a shirt at all. Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager kept his celebration […]

With the MLB offseason officially underway, there are several tough decisions that organizations and players need to make, some in conjunction with one another. The Toronto Blue Jays and utility man Whit Merrifield are apparently on the same page when it comes to his mutual contract option. Though, what that means is not yet clear. […]

Since the Los Angeles Angels began to falter again this past summer, it seems as if the entire baseball world has prognosticated that the Los Angeles Dodgers will sign Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency. With so much changing after the postseason, is that grand prophesy still expected to come to fruition this winter? MLB […]

When a team that is profoundly defined by its defensive identity loses a key linebacker, fans are naturally going to be concerned. The Pittsburgh Steelers must find a way to move forward without Cole Holcomb, who was carted off with a devastating injury in Thursday’s 20-16 win versus the Tennessee Titans. The latest update confirmed […]

Jerry Jones is at it again. The Dallas Cowboys owner is causing social media to explode following his latest comments. Jones appeared on the Dallas radio station, 105.3 The Fan, to speak on the Texas Rangers’ historic World Series championship victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Though, as he tends to do sometimes, the outspoken billionaire […]

When Victor Wembanyama struggled in his first NBA preseason game, San Antonio Spurs fans were prepared to be patient in his development process. Superstars are not born over night, as the cliche goes. No, it took all but five games for the French phenom to utterly dominate one of the favorites to win the championship […]

Since the bitter and humiliating end to last season, the Dallas Mavericks have eagerly been waiting for the opportunity to redeem themselves. Their skeptics are much less vocal after a 4-0 start to the 2023-24 campaign, but a win in their first NBA In-Season Tournament game against the Denver Nuggets would force fans everywhere to […]