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In just his second start of the season, Rockies right-hander Bradley Blalock gave Colorado exactly what it needed: a poised, effective outing from a fresh arm. Called up from Triple-A Albuquerque to replace the injured Ryan Feltner, the 24-year-old didn’t disappoint — holding the San Francisco Giants to just two hits over five solid innings […]

Nikola Jokic has made a name for himself as one of the most dominant players in the NBA, but it’s his dry humor and offbeat personality that continue to make him a fan favorite. After the Denver Nuggets steamrolled the Los Angeles Clippers 120-101 in Game 7 of their first-round series, Jokic added another classic […]

The Yankees may have lost the game, but a fan in the stands stole the spotlight—and possibly the parenting Hall of Fame crown—with one of the most ridiculous and awe-inspiring catches you’ll see all season. Dads can really do anything 🤣 pic.twitter.com/efRZSNoxQ7 — MLB (@MLB) May 3, 2025 During Saturday’s 3-2 loss to the Tampa […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. didn’t just return to the lineup Saturday night—he stole the show. Less than 24 hours after taking a 93 mph fastball off the left forearm and fearing his season might be over, the Padres superstar delivered a jaw-dropping sequence that secured a 2-1 win over the Pirates and etched his name into […]

In a game that featured a grand slam, a comeback win, and 40,000 fans at Oracle Park, it was an umpire who unexpectedly stole the show—if only for a second. During the eighth inning of Saturday’s matchup between the San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies, first base umpire Chris Guccione showcased some impressive athleticism of […]

Friday night’s matchup between the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins was mostly routine — until the eighth inning, when a missed call at the plate turned into an unexpected viral moment thanks to Major League Baseball umpire Bill Miller accidentally broadcasting his reaction that was anything but PG. The Red Sox were up 6-1 […]

Friday night in Anaheim delivered a jolt of midseason energy as tempers flared between Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal and Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto, resulting in benches clearing during Detroit’s dominant 9-1 win over Los Angeles. The tension began with a bang — literally. Neto ambushed Skubal’s very first pitch of the night, […]

Luis Robert Jr. delivered a milestone moment on Friday night, launching his 500th career hit over the right-center field wall to fuel the White Sox to a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field. The fifth-inning solo blast, Robert’s fifth homer of the season, extended Chicago’s lead to 3-1 and marked a […]

Aaron Judge might be the headline act in the Bronx, but Paul Goldschmidt is quietly starring in his own right during a red-hot stretch to begin his Yankees tenure. In Friday night’s 3-0 shutout of the Tampa Bay Rays, Goldschmidt delivered the decisive blow — a three-run homer to right off lefty Mason Montgomery in […]

Gunnar Hoglund couldn’t have asked for a better setting—or a better result—for his big league debut. Pitching in front of a crowd filled with family and friends at loanDepot Park in Miami, the 25-year-old right-hander delivered a historic outing that made A’s fans sit up and take notice. Hoglund tossed six strong innings in the […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s bat is red-hot, and on Thursday night, it was on full display. The Chicago Cubs’ dynamic center fielder launched two home runs, including a no-doubter in the seventh inning, to power a 10-0 blowout win over the Milwaukee Brewers. His second homer, a towering shot to right field, gave him eight on the […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry isn’t looking for sympathy—or excuses. Despite clearly dealing with a swollen right thumb that’s visibly impacted his comfort, Curry refused to dwell on the injury after the Warriors’ 131-116 Game 5 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. “I don’t even know how to answer it. Something you […]

Joey Gallo’s career is heading in a brand-new direction—and this time, it’s from the mound. The two-time All-Star slugger went viral Friday night after posting a video of himself pitching, confirming that he’s officially transitioning to life on the rubber. “Just to be clear, I will be pitching,” Gallo posted on X, along with a […]

The Los Angeles Angels have placed superstar outfielder Mike Trout on the 10-day injured list with a bone bruise in his left knee, manager Ron Washington announced following Thursday night’s 10-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Washington said the injury isn’t believed to be serious and that imaging revealed no structural damage. Still, Trout will […]

The Los Angeles Angels had a win in their grasp on Thursday night — until it unraveled in catastrophic fashion. Leading 4-2 going into the eighth inning, the Angels saw the Detroit Tigers erupt for eight unanswered runs to snatch a 10-4 victory at Angel Stadium. It marked the Angels’ sixth straight loss and underscored […]

Justin Verlander keeps pitching like a Hall of Famer. The only thing missing now is the win column. The 42-year-old right-hander turned in another strong outing for the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night, holding the Colorado Rockies to two earned runs over 6 1/3 innings. But for the third straight start, Verlander walked off […]

Juan Soto finally gave Citi Field fans what they’ve been waiting for. In the midst of scrutiny over his slow start at home, the Mets’ $765 million man delivered a two-homer performance Thursday afternoon, even if it wasn’t enough to avoid a 4-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Soto, who had yet to hit a […]

The New York Mets are now left without a single left-handed reliever in their bullpen after Danny Young was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a sprained elbow—an injury that could require Tommy John surgery. The timing couldn’t be worse for the Mets, who just days earlier lost top southpaw A.J. Minter to […]

The Texas Rangers made team history on Wednesday night — just not the kind they were hoping for by the final pitch. Despite a dominant six-inning outing from veteran right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, the Rangers fell 7-1 to the Oakland/Sacramento Athletics after a ninth-inning implosion. The loss dropped Texas to 16-15 on the season and was […]

It took everything they had, but the Toronto Blue Jays finally put together the kind of comeback win they’ve been searching for all season. Down 6-0 through five and a half innings, the Blue Jays stormed back with seven unanswered runs — capped off by Alejandro Kirk’s walk-off single in the 10th — to stun […]

After whiffing on top running back prospects like Ashton Jeanty and failing to draft a clear-cut RB1, the Chicago Bears could turn to a familiar name still lingering on the free-agent market: four-time Pro Bowler Nick Chubb. The Bears entered the 2025 NFL Draft reportedly high on Jeanty and even attempted to trade up for […]

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Oracle Park, Heliot Ramos delivered a finish straight out of a youth baseball fever dream — into the San Francisco Giants’ record books. In a jaw-dropping 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers, Ramos led off the bottom of the ninth with what looked like a routine infield single. Instead, […]

The Dodgers’ starting rotation took another hit on Sunday, as Tyler Glasnow exited after just one inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates with discomfort in his throwing shoulder. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged that a stint on the injured list is “certainly a possibility” for the right-hander, though more tests are needed before a final decision is […]

Jack Leiter’s first start back in the Texas Rangers’ rotation didn’t end the way he wanted — a gut-punch 3-2 walk-off loss to the San Francisco Giants — but the young right-hander still found a silver lining. “I was really happy to be back out there,” Leiter said after Sunday’s defeat. “I wish I could […]

The Miami Dolphins’ 2025 NFL Draft strategy has left a lot of people confused — including ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. — and a lot of it circles back to the ongoing Jalen Ramsey saga. Entering the draft, the Dolphins were dealing with a mountain of issues: losing Jevon Holland in free agency, a glaring need […]

The San Francisco Giants found an unforgettable way to close out their marathon stretch of games on Sunday, walking off the Texas Rangers 3-2 in a finish straight out of Little League. Heliot Ramos led off the ninth inning with what looked like a routine infield single — but two Texas throwing errors later, he […]

With Jimmy Butler sidelined due to a pelvic contusion, the Golden State Warriors needed someone to step up alongside Stephen Curry in Saturday night’s critical Game 3 matchup against the Houston Rockets. Enter Buddy Hield — and he made sure to have some fun with it afterward. After the Warriors’ 104-93 victory, Hield jokingly compared […]

With the Golden State Warriors missing star forward Jimmy Butler, it was Stephen Curry who once again put the team on his back in Game 3 against the Houston Rockets. Curry delivered a vintage performance, dropping 36 points and leading the Warriors to a critical 104-93 win to take a 2-1 series lead. But it […]

Oneil Cruz continued his electric start to the 2025 season in jaw-dropping fashion Friday night, launching a leadoff home run against Dodgers phenom Roki Sasaki at Dodger Stadium. On just the first pitch he saw, Cruz unleashed a towering shot over the center field wall, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates an early 1-0 lead and cementing […]

On a day dedicated to honoring one of the most beloved Giants in franchise history, it was Buster Posey who stole the show for a moment with a perfectly timed joke. During Brandon Crawford’s appreciation ceremony at Oracle Park on Saturday, Posey compared his longtime teammate’s younger self to none other than a Hollywood heartthrob. […]

The Seattle Mariners’ pitching staff suffered another worrying blow on Friday night when ace Logan Gilbert exited his start after just three perfect innings against the Miami Marlins, citing right forearm tightness. Gilbert, who needed only 29 pitches to retire the first nine hitters, was replaced by Casey Lawrence to begin the fourth inning. Seattle’s […]

Justin Verlander pitched well enough to earn his first win in a San Francisco Giants uniform, but once again, the offense couldn’t back him up. Despite another quality start from the veteran ace, the Giants fell 2-0 to the Texas Rangers on Friday night at Oracle Park. Verlander went six innings, allowing two runs on […]

The San Diego Padres have hit a rough patch at the plate, and shortstop Xander Bogaerts isn’t shying away from the team’s harsh realities. Following Friday night’s frustrating 1-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays at Petco Park, Bogaerts addressed the Padres’ offensive slump candidly, acknowledging both the obstacles and the team’s need to overcome […]

Newly drafted New York Giants pass rusher Abdul Carter had ambitious hopes when he entered the NFL: he wanted to honor the legacy of Giants legend Lawrence Taylor by wearing the iconic No. 56 jersey. However, Carter received a firm “no” from Taylor himself, as the Hall of Famer emphasized that his retired number isn’t […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks bullpen faces several challenges early this season, highlighted by injury updates involving critical arms including closer A.J. Puk, Justin Martinez, Jalen Beeks, and Kevin Ginkel. Manager Torey Lovullo provided the latest on Puk, who was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 18) due to left elbow inflammation. Puk is […]

Late Thursday evening, just before the conclusion of Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons executed a bold trade with the Los Angeles Rams, jumping from the 46th overall pick up to No. 26. With this aggressive move, Atlanta secured Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr., one of the draft’s most intriguing […]

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso has been on a tear to start the 2025 season, showcasing why he remains one of the most valuable players in baseball. With a .341 batting average, six home runs, and an impressive OPS of 1.122, Alonso has powered the Mets’ high-octane offense, helping them to a 7-0 homestand […]

The Chicago Cubs have found themselves atop the National League Central with the best run differential in baseball, and much of their success can be attributed to their superstar outfielder, Kyle Tucker. Acquired in a trade with the Houston Astros last December, Tucker has lived up to his billing with a scorching .302/.404/.615 slash line, […]

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) is set to make history with its first-ever draft on May 3, airing live on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET. This highly anticipated event will feature the selection of 12 athletes, who will complete the rosters for the league’s four teams. The draft will take place in three rounds, […]