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The All-Star break for the 2024 season began Sunday with the first two rounds of the MLB Draft. 74 prospects had their names called and their lives changed forever as their dreams of playing professional baseball became reality. Baseball is such an unpredictable sport, much more than others. There is no telling which of these […]

In the hours approaching the beginning of the 2024 MLB Draft, speculation still surrounded the No. 1 overall pick. No draft “expert” or baseball insider knew with certainty who the Cleveland Guardians would select. As it turns out, even members of the Guardians’ front office didn’t know what name they were going to give commissioner […]

It’s been a while since the Pittsburgh Pirates contended for a playoff spot and they’re probably still a year away. One solid draft class, or in Pittsburgh’s case a generational pitching talent, can turn a franchise’s fortunes around. Paul Skenes is undoubtedly helping the Pirates move in a winning direction, but Pittsburgh still has holes […]

Earning an All-Star nod is an honor few MLB players get to claim. Whether it’s as a starter, backup, or replacement, it all counts the same, and being selected by your peers is a bonus to the humbling honor. For Minnesota Twins super utilityman Willi Castro, that became a reality on Thursday. Castro was named […]

Having the first pick in the MLB Draft is a rarity that only one team can lay claim to each season. The franchise that owns it is usually the worst team in the league the previous season, but Major League Baseball introduced a draft lottery in 2022, much to the delight of the Cleveland Guardians. […]

As the summer heats up and baseball gets into the dog days of the schedule, the All-Star break serves as a nice pause before the final 10 weeks of the season. While the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game are premier events in primetime slots on Monday and Tuesday, the MLB Draft is the opening […]

There’s an argument to be made for the Philadelphia Phillies having the tightest clubhouse in Major League Baseball. Coming off consecutive impressive playoff runs in 2022 and 2023, the Phillies own the best record in baseball a week before the All-Star break. Despite injuries to stars Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto, the good […]

As if making his first MLB All-Star appearance close to home wasn’t enough, Bobby Witt Jr. will participate in the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby in Arlington, Texas next week. The Kansas City Royals star shortstop announced his involvement in the competition on social media Monday afternoon, a day after he was named an American […]

Just as they did throughout the second half of the 2023 season, the Arizona Diamondbacks haven’t made much noise during the 2024 season as the second week of July begins. However, a look at the standings shows the D-backs are on the cusp of a playoff spot, albeit in a pool of mediocrity that is […]

Kids, don’t try this at home. During Wednesday’s Texas Rangers-San Diego Padres game, the broadcast caught a fan trying to secure a foul ball behind the third-base dugout. What appeared to be a middle-aged man in a Rangers pullover attempted to make the catch. What ensued was a hodgepodge of nonsense. As the ball descended, […]

There will be one less familiar face – perhaps the only familiar one to most – at the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest on Thursday when the top competitive eaters battle for the iconic mustard belt. Joey Chestnut, Major League Eating’s No. 1 ranked competitor and 16-time winner of the hot dog eating […]

Having pitching depth and quality arms is a key to success for Major League Baseball teams. The lengths of those are being tested by the New York Mets following another blown lead by the bullpen in a 7-5 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The Mets led 5-0 halfway through the contest as starting […]

There is no telling when the cries for a new United States Men’s National Team manager will end, but expect them to continue as long as Gregg Berhalter remains at the helm. Following a group stage exit for the USMNT in the Copa America, capped with an embarrassing display against Uruguay, it’s hard to argue […]

The Florida Panthers are confident they have found the right group of players to build sustained success. Following their first Stanley Cup triumph, the Panthers continue to secure the futures of several key players. The biggest domino was re-signing Sam Reinhart, but Florida also extended the contract of budding forward Anton Lundell. The Panthers announced […]

As the New York Yankees continue to skid, promising right-hander Luis Gil delivered another less-than-stellar outing on Tuesday night in a loss to the Cincinnati Reds. The 5-4 loss marked the fourth consecutive series that the Yankees dropped the opening game. Gil was pulled in the fifth inning after hitting two batters and allowing a […]

When the Chicago Cubs hired Craig Counsell as their manager last November, the expectation was winning right away. Three months into his first season in charge, the Cubs have the third-worst record in the National League and are 11 games out of first place in the NL Central on July 2. A fantastic start to […]

Brandon Nimmo did not appear in a game for the New York Mets for only the fourth time this season on Monday as he was unavailable following a freak incident earlier that morning. Nimmo woke up in his hotel room just outside of Washington D.C. early Monday morning and fainted in the bathroom shortly after […]

Less than 24 hours after their longtime captain signed with another team in free agency, the Tampa Bay Lightning secured their probable successor as the team announced Tuesday it came to terms on a four-year contract extension with defenseman Victor Hedman. The deal carries an average annual value of $8 million and begins during the […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs agreed to terms with recently acquired defenseman Chris Tanev on a six-year deal Monday as a slew of signings were announced amid the official start of NHL free agency. The Leafs are one of the busiest teams in the early stages, with Tanev’s signing arguably the most significant addition Toronto made […]

The Milwaukee Brewers enter July as one of six MLB teams with 50 wins and a firm lead in the National League Central. Four weeks until the MLB trade deadline, the Brewers are expected to make several moves to improve their roster for the second half. Milwaukee is typically an active franchise in the trade […]

It’s hard to keep a championship core together for a while, especially in the NBA where contract terms seem to skyrocket for role players and non-stars more than other leagues. The Denver Nuggets, champions of the NBA two seasons ago, lost a starter from that title-winning squad last offseason and are on the verge of […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning are not the powerhouse they once were but remain a contending team in an ever-changing NHL landscape. The Lightning face an intriguing offseason this summer as the roster continues to age and contracts to key players diminish. Most notably, captain Steven Stamkos is set to become a free agent on July […]

Being a two-way defenseman is crucial in today’s NHL. With so much speed on the ice and little room for error, blueliners have to be equipped with the tools to stay effective on both ends of the ice. Perhaps no defenseman better exudes that than Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes, who earned his first James […]

Every MLB team goes through good and bad stretches throughout a grueling 162-game season. The good overtaking the bad feels more satisfying when it’s a collective effort and the St. Louis Cardinals are going through one of their best spans of 2024 following their latest series win. St. Louis has won 10 of its last […]

Few if any predicted Georgia’s upset win over Portugal in the group stage of the 2024 European Championship. Led by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the lowest-ranked team at Euro 2024 won its first match in a major competition with a 2-0 victory over Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal. Georgia advanced to its debut knockout match with the win. […]

The Cleveland Guardians seem to have some magic in them this season. They entered Wednesday’s game with the best record in baseball and although they fell short against the Baltimore Orioles in a 4-2 defeat there was still a special moment in the game. 22-year-old Jhonkensy Noel was promoted by the Guardians hours before Wednesday’s […]

Tommy Edman has yet to play for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2024. It seems increasingly likely that will be the case for the entire season after the 29-year-old sprained his ankle on Tuesday while rehabbing a wrist injury, Cardinals manager Oli Marmol told John Denton. The Cardinals had planned for Edman to begin a […]

Goalies are always a hot commodity in the NHL and the early portion of this offseason has seen a flurry of netminder trades. The deal that sent Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames to the New Jersey Devils earned plenty of headlines. The Toronto Maple Leafs also heavily pursued the veteran goaltender, ultimately falling short […]

The Boston Red Sox boast one of MLB’s top pitching staffs this season. No one star jumps off the page, but instead a collective effort has put the Red Sox firmly in the conversation for the American League playoffs. On the opposite side of the spectrum, a look at Brayan Bello’s stats tells a different […]

It hasn’t been easy sledding for the San Francisco Giants lately and that stung even more following the death of franchise icon Willie Mays last week. The Giants have played through several tributes for Mays over the last week but struggled, losing five in a row on the road. As it turns out, a trip […]

Few MLB players have made the leap toward superstardom the way Gunnar Henderson has in 2024. The Baltimore Orioles shortstop is among the top candidates for American League MVP and is quickly becoming the face of the franchise. Following a Rookie of the Year Award-winning campaign in 2023, Henderson’s numbers are miles better this year. […]

The feeling of winning a championship is something all athletes at any level dream of. Winning the Stanley Cup is among the greatest accomplishments in professional sports and the Florida Panthers are in the early stages of their celebrations after winning Game 7 on Monday. The Panthers avoided a monumental collapse in the Stanley Cup […]

The Green Bay Packers are set for a change in leadership next summer after they named their new chairman, president and CEO on Monday. Following a unanimous vote, the Packers have elected Ed Policy as their next front office leader, the team announced. Policy will take over for current president and CEO Mark Murphy in […]

The new NFL kickoff rules will bring some interesting takes and exciting plays to the league in 2024. The strategies that teams will deploy to try and take advantage of the new rules will be intriguing to watch. The Kansas City Chiefs have hinted at a surprise change in their kickoff personnel and Chiefs safety […]

It’s not always easy for athletes to keep their composure in the heat of competition. Sometimes players hurt themselves and do damage to other things while taking their frustrations out. Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks went through a gauntlet of emotions on Thursday during Tampa’s win over the Minnesota Twins. Fairbanks entered the […]

If there was any doubt that the Baltimore Orioles were a legitimate baseball team, look no further than their win over the New York Yankees on Thursday. Baltimore’s 17-5 demolition over New York was a sight to behold and a game that helped set several records. The win secured the series win for the Orioles, […]

The Houston Astros are promoting one of their top prospects to the big leagues less than a year after he was drafted. 2023 third-round pick Jake Bloss is set to make his MLB debut on Friday, sources tell The Athletic. The news comes two days after Houston put Justin Verlander on the injured list. Bloss […]

Staying healthy throughout a 162-game season can be challenging for MLB players. When an injury disrupts progress during the season, it can be tough for players to regain their confidence. Trea Turner recently returned from a hamstring injury, and the Philadelphia Phillies are taking it easy with their All-Star shortstop. Turner missed 38 games before […]

No player ever enjoys getting hit by a pitch. Some just brush it off while others hold a grudge for their opponent throwing up and in. New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge seems to be leaning toward holding a grudge against the Baltimore Orioles after he was hit by a pitch in the hand during […]