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The Houston Astros landed star Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai in free agency this offseason. He’ll be making his MLB debut in 2026, but expectations may need to be tempered, as Imai must adjust to playing in MLB instead of NPB. Regardless, manager Joe Espada is seemingly excited for his new pitcher. While talking with media […]

The Baltimore Orioles are taking on the New York Yankees in their first spring training game on Friday. Pete Alonso made his first appearance with his new team and nearly recorded his first hit for Baltimore. However, a prospect outfielder for New York robbed the hit with a spectacular play. Alonso, who is 31 years […]

The New Orleans Pelicans take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Trey Murphy III is on the injury report. Murphy is dealing with a right shoulder contusion shortly after the All-Star Break. Here’s everything we know about Trey Murphy III’s injury and his playing status vs. the Bucks. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV […]

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia recently went off about teams allegedly tanking in the NBA, calling it “losing behavior.” With tanking emerging as a hot topic in the league, it sounds like Ishbia has at least one supporter in Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob. While discussing the Warriors’ situation this season, Lacob made it […]

Expectations are for Marcelo Mayer to make the Opening Day roster with the Boston Red Sox. At least, that’s what many believed, considering he has a strong chance of playing second base for the club. Manager Alex Cora seems to be humming a different tune, though, as he revealed what it’s going to take for […]

Romy Gonzalez has been dealing with a shoulder injury leading up to spring training. With games set to begin soon, it sounds like the Boston Red Sox’s utility man is still not 100% ready to go. On Thursday, Gonzalez revealed what kind of issues he’s having with his shoulder. The 29-year-old infielder claimed he is […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has been out for some time due to a knee injury, and many believed he’d be ready to return after the All-Star Break. However, the Golden State Warriors announced that the star point guard is still not ready to return. Reports indicate that Curry, who turns 38 in […]

Tyreek Hill is currently rehabbing after sustaining a severe injury in his left knee during the Miami Dolphins’ 27-21 Week 4 win over the New York Jets. After being released by Miami, former teammate Jaylen Waddle shared a bizarre story of Hill working out while dealing with the injury. While guest appearing on “The Set […]

The Athletics are set to begin spring training with a relatively exciting young roster. One of the young talents to keep an eye on is shortstop Jacob Wilson. During an interview, Wilson revealed which All-Star player he looked up to before reaching the Majors. During a guest appearance on “Foul Territory,” the 23-year-old infielder revealed […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, which will be the team’s first game since the All-Star Break. Unfortunately, the club will be without Cooper Flagg due to injury. Reports indicate that the Mavericks have ruled out the 19-year-old rookie for Friday’s contest, as he is still dealing with […]

Freddie Freeman is set to begin his 17th year in MLB, and his fifth with the Los Angeles Dodgers. With spring training starting soon, Freeman was asked about his desire to retire with L.A. The 36-year-old first baseman claims that he wants to end his career with the Dodgers, according to Dodgers Nation. He admitted […]

There is no doubt that Darryn Peterson is one of the top talents in college basketball right now. However, his desire to play the game is being questioned due to some of his latest antics. On Thursday, a college basketball analyst came to Peterson’s defense. During a segment on CBS Sports, analyst Adam Finkelstein believes […]

Bo Bichette signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the New York Mets in the offseason. It will be the first time in his career playing for a new team, and he’ll also be playing a new position at third base. On Thursday, Bichette revealed the one big change he has to make to move […]

The Arizona Cardinals hired Mike LaFluer as head coach after struggling with Jonathan Gannon in the position. On Thursday, the franchise announced it is adding another coach to the staff under LaFluer, as the organization inches closer to finalizing its new coaching staff. Former Kansas City Chiefs outside linebackers coach Rod Wilson is joining the […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball was recently involved in a scary car accident. Luckily, reports indicate that nobody was injured. A new video surfaced showing a new angle of the accident. In the clip that was originally shared on Instagram, you can see the driver’s side tire of Ball’s car pop right off after […]

Despite the drama throughout the offseason, Bryce Harper is gearing up to play for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2026. With spring training about to begin, Harper explains how the cleanup spot in the lineup needs to perform better this year. He also goes into depth about how the No. 4 spot in the lineup is […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to begin spring training and prepare for the 2026 season. While the club focuses on potentially winning its third straight World Series, it sounds like manager Dave Roberts expects a big year out of Mookie Betts. While talking with media members on Wednesday, Roberts claimed that he believes Betts […]

With Tony Clark out as the executive director of the MLBPA, the organization needed to find his replacement. Just days before the start of spring training, it appears the new leading the way is Bruce Meyer. Meyer was unanimously voted to become the interim executive director, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. After already being […]

The New York Giants hired John Harbaugh as their new head coach to replace Brian Daboll. It’s a move the franchise hopes brings stability to a team that’s been lacking it for several years. However, it appears the hiring process wasn’t all sunshine and daisies, as reports claim there was some drama in the final […]

Hype is brewing around Philadelphia Phillies prospect Andrew Painter, who is expected to make his MLB debut this season. With spring training just days away, Rob Thompson shared some exciting words about the starting pitcher. While talking with Devan Kaney of SportsRadio 94WIP, Thompson was asked about Painter’s demeanor on the mound. The 62-year-old manager […]

The USC Trojans are set to take on the No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini on Wednesday night. It’s a massive Big Ten matchup, as the Trojans have a chance to pull off a major upset. Unfortunately, it sounds like the team is likely going to be without Alijah Arenas. Reports indicate that the true freshman […]

MLB is going back to the 2023 jersey template, and the Boston Red Sox caught some heat after revealing what their uniforms would look like for the 2026 campaign. After seeing the reactions, the franchise cleared the air about what led to them finalizing their uniforms for next season. The Red Sox posted on social […]

Dacoda Jones, the ex-girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice, filed a lawsuit against him, alleging he assaulted her over a span of 18 months. On Wednesday, the franchise put out an official statement regarding the situation surrounding Rice. Kansas City issued a small statement, essentially acknowledging the lawsuit filed against the 25-year-old […]

Jackson Holliday suffered a broken hamate bone injury in his right hand. He is expected to miss all of spring training and Opening Day for the Baltimore Orioles. However, Holliday received a crucial update that will likely excite the fanbase. Reports indicate that the 22-year-old second baseman will get the stitches removed from his right […]

The Tennessee Titans landed Brian Daboll as the new offensive coordinator for next season. It’s a huge hire that should help further the development of quarterback Cam Ward. Before accepting the job, though, many were surprised Daboll took this role over other opportunities, like the Philadelphia Eagles. On Wednesday, he revealed why he chose Tennessee. […]

Spencer Strider is coming off a forgettable 2025 season, as he hopes to put it behind him with a strong performance in 2026. However, some Atlanta Braves fans became concerned, as they noticed the radar gun was turned off while Strider was throwing a live batting practice. The organization issued a statement about the radar […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to have top prospect Andrew Painter in the starting rotation. He has the potential of becoming a premier starter for the club, and it sounds like JT Realmuto is believing in the hype. Realmuto, who is 34 years old, shared a scouting report about Painter after catching for him in […]

Konnor Griffin is currently the No. 1-ranked prospect on the MLB Top 100 List. The Pittsburgh Pirates seemingly have a rising star within the organization, as Griffin is making a serious case to be on the roster to begin the 2026 season. On Wednesday, he displayed his excellent power at the plate yet again during […]

Team Canada is tied 2-2 against Team Czechia after two periods. It’s been a close contest throughout in the Hockey quarter-finals in the 2026 Winter Olympics. During Wednesday’s game, Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid supplanted himself in the history books with his brilliant play. Reports indicate that McDavid, who is 29 years old, has matched […]

The San Francisco Giants are going to play Rafael Devers at first base for the 2026 season, which is the position he played for the club in 2025. Despite refusing to play that position with the Boston Red Sox and ultimately being traded away, it sounds like Devers is now open to the idea of […]

Nolan Arenado was traded from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Arizona Diamondbacks this offseason, giving the 13-year veteran a new home. Despite being a veteran, Arenado is still recognized as one of the best two-way third basemen in MLB. In a recent interview, he admitted that his defensive expectations are still incredibly high. While […]

After stepping in and calling plays for the defense throughout the 2025-26 season, it appears the New England Patriots are rewarding Zak Kuhr with a big promotion. It’s a move that gives the organization familiarity with the coaching staff as they aim to improve for the 2026-27 campaign. Reports indicate that Kuhr, who is 37 […]

There has been some buzz that Hunter Greene wants out of the Cincinnati Reds throughout the 2026 offseason. However, Greene has seemingly denied that to be the case. On Tuesday, he opened up about the ongoing trade rumors and didn’t hold back with his comments. During an interview with Yanni Tragellis of Local 12 News […]

The 2025 season was a tough one for New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe, as he made numerous errors throughout the campaign. 2026 is an opportunity for Volpe to bounce back, and he seemingly knows it. While talking with media members, the 24-year-old infielder claimed that he’s excited to play baseball once again and looks […]

Giancarlo Stanton has been dealing with tennis elbow in both of his arms, which forced him to miss the beginning of the 2025 season. Heading into 2026, it appears the New York Yankees’ slugger is still dealing with some issues in his elbows. However, it’s not all bad news. Reports indicate that the 36-year-old designated […]

The Arizona Cardinals’ quarterback situation is a bit rocky right now, as Kyler Murray’s future with the club is highly questionable. With limited options available, rumors are suggesting the front office is potentially interested in making a trade with the Chicago Bears for a quarterback. It’s said that the Cardinals are “intrigued” by Bears quarterback […]

Cade Cunningham was named an All-Star for the second time in his career this season. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft has emerged as a true superstar for the Detroit Tigers. During the All-Star Break, head coach JB Bickerstaff revealed who he compares Cunningham to. When asked for a comparison […]

Philadelphia Phillies president Dave Dombrowski turned heads recently after claiming that Bryce Harper is not an elite MLB player anymore. Since then, Harper has taken some not-so-subtle shots at Dombrowski. On Tuesday, he shared more insight about what’s going on between himself and Dombrowski. During a guest appearance on the “Bussin’ with the Boys” podcast, […]

Spring training is set to begin soon, and it sounds like the New York Mets have been hit with an injury bug. Reports indicate that infielder Brett Baty, along with a couple of his other teammates, is going to be limited due to injuries. Baty, who is 26 years old, will not play in games […]