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The Athletics are in last place in the American League West heading into the MLB trade deadline. That could lead them to shipping off some pieces before July 31 to improve their prospect pipeline. With their miserable pitching this year, they could use an infusion of youth on the mound. But Athletics DH and All-Star […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are 5.5 games out of the final National League Wild Card spot. A hot week coming out of the All-Star Break could have changed a lot. But now, it seems like Eugenio Suarez, Merrill Kelly, and Zac Gallen could be on the move. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported that the Diamondbacks will […]

The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers are set up for a weekend series at Fenway Park. Both teams are wobbling after the All-Star Break, but it could be a World Series preview if the Sox get hot. Walker Buehler was on the Dodgers’ World Series team, getting the last out in 2024, and […]

The Los Angeles Kings underwent some massive changes this offseason. They hired Ken Holland as their general manager, who in turn signed Cody Ceci and Brian Dumoulin in free agency. The Kings also signed Corey Perry in NHL free agency after a run with the rival Edmonton Oilers. NHL.com’s Mike Zeisberger caught up with Perry […]

The New York Yankees had a tough week in Toronto, losing two games to the Blue Jays. While the pro team is floundering on defense, one of their top prospects has been raking. Yankees No. 2 prospect Spencer Jones hit three homers in Thursday’s game with AAA Wilkes-Barre Scranton as the trade deadline approaches. SPENCER […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were just swept by the Houston Astros. They are 5.5 games out of the postseason, and are expected to sell at the trade deadline. But the management team may not want to sell, something rival executives think could happen. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported that rivals think the Diamondbacks may not sell […]

The New York Jets saw their season flash before their eyes in their second training camp practice of the year. Jets quarterback Justin Fields was carted off the field with an apparent lower leg injury. While panic ensued on social media, Fields got the update from the team doctors. Head coach Aaron Glenn gave a […]

The New York Yankees lost another series to the Toronto Blue Jays, bringing their AL East record to 10-18. While they are still in an AL Wild Card spot, sloppy defense has become a calling card of this team. Fans are incensed, but Aaron Boone said the Yankees have been a good defensive team at […]

The Toronto Blue Jays took another series from the New York Yankees to maintain the AL East lead. They took advantage of the Bombers’ poor defense to take two games, extending their lead to four games. Now, the Blue Jays shift their focus to the MLB trade deadline as they look to add bullpen pieces. […]

The New York Jets have opened training camp, and therefore, the Aaron Glenn era. After one day of practice, the new head coach was complimentary of his club, and things looked positive. Then, early on Thursday morning, the entire season changed. Jets quarterback Justin Fields was carted off the training camp field with an apparent […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have the best record in baseball at 61-41. After a slow start, they have rocketed up the standings and are set for another postseason appearance. But they have not won a postseason series since 2018, losing five series in a row. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal made a plea for the Brewers to […]

The New York Yankees lost to the Toronto Blue Jays 8-4 on Wednesday night. They lost their second series to Toronto this month, they are 10-18 against division opponents, and their defense cost them again. Ben, JC Escarra, and Cody Bellinger made bone-headed defensive plays that cost them the game. The Blue Jays posted Anthony […]

The Washington Nationals have won three of their last four games, but they are still woefully out of the playoff race. They should be sellers at the trade deadline, even with interim GM Mike DeBartolo in place. One of the best hitters on the team in recent weeks has turned himself into a prime trade […]

The New York Mets are entrenched in a contentious NL East race with the Philadelphia Phillies. Juan Soto has turned it on of late, and their pitching injuries are finally ending. But one key member of the club has not been pulling his weight of late. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is hitless in his last […]

The Detroit Tigers have the best record in the American League at 60-41. But they are still in a dry spell, entering Tuesday’s action having lost eight of their last nine games. That could lead to big additions at the trade deadline, specifically to the bullpen. The Athletic’s Jim Bowden has four high-leverage bullpen arms […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter Tuesday’s action having won three of their past 13 games. They caught the Milwaukee Brewers at the wrong time, costing them six losses since July 7. But Shohei Ohtani has been pitching, which has been great for the Dodgers considering their injuries. But for the upcoming series against the Boston […]

The Baltimore Orioles are well out of the American League playoff picture. They got off to a dreadful start, and even a decent last month hasn’t put them in contention. That should be selling at the trade deadline, even if core pieces like Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson are not available. ESPN’s Buster Olney reports […]

The Boston Red Sox have surged up the American League Wild Card standings. Their ten-game winning streak heading into the All-Star Break earned them a Wild Card spot, and they have not lost it yet. Despite trading away Rafael Devers, they could be buyers at the MLB trade deadline. The Red Sox are looking for […]

The Cleveland Guardians are under .500 with the MLB trade deadline looming. They are expected to sell, with rumors flying around about closer Emmanuel Clase. Rumors have also been circulating about Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan before the MLB trade deadline. ESPN’s Buster Olney poured some cold water on that rumor on Tuesday. “The player […]

The Atlanta Braves have been dreadful in the 2025 MLB season. With a 44-55 record, they are 10.5 games out of the NL Wild Card and should be selling off pieces. With the rise of Drake Baldwin behind the plate, rumors have been swirling that the Braves could deal Sean Murphy before the MLB trade […]

The MLB trade deadline is just around the corner, and World Series contenders are looking to add. The Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres are among those teams, but could link up with each other. The Athletic’s Jom Bowden reported on Tuesday that a trade deadline move sending a pitcher from the Padres to […]

The New York Yankees lost 4-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, marking their fifth straight loss north of the border. While the AL East is far from over, the noise is getting louder around the Bombers. Their Monday loss included a throwing error from Anthony Volpe, his AL-leading 12th error of the season. […]

The Chicago Bears are headed into Caleb Williams’ second season with high expectations. After a deflating second half, Ben Johnson has taken over as the head coach. While the focus will be on the offense, their defense will be a fascinating group to watch. Before training camp even opens, the Bears have lost Jaylon Johnson […]

The highlight of the New York Islanders’ offseason was taking Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick. Even with trading Noah Dobson for two more firsts, they were thrilled to add the Erie Otters defender with the top pick. While playoff expectations are tempered, there is excitement around Schaefer. How is Matthew Schaefer preparing for […]

The Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black is the next big golf event on the calendar, and Team Europe is defending its title. They crushed Team USA in Rome in 2023, winning 16.5-11.5. They are looking to become the first road team to win the event since the Europeans pulled off the Miracle at Medinah in […]

The Kansas City Royals should be sellers at the MLB trade deadline. They are well out of the AL Central, which is currently dominated by the Detroit Tigers, and stuck in a crowded AL Wild Card race. That could include trading Seth Lugo, who finished second in Cy Young voting last year. The Royals made […]

The Nashville Predators finished the year with the third-worst record in the league. That comes after an offseason where Nashville spent a ton of money on three big-name veterans. Changes need to come soon for Nashville, and second-year general manager Barry Trotz could trade one of those names. According to Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos, the Predators […]

The Vancouver Canucks had an interesting offseason after a disappointing 2024-25 campaign. They declined the option on Rick Tocchet, hired Adam Foote as the new coach, and re-signed Brock Boeser amid rumors he was going to leave. As the summer moves cooled off, they traded Dakota Joshua to the Toronto Maple Leafs. According to Sportsnet’s […]

The Boston Red Sox opened up the second half by losing a series to the Chicago Cubs. They ended their 10-game winning streak with the first loss, but did salvage the series in the Sunday matinee. During the series, Cubs president Jed Hoyer was asked about Red Sox GM Craig Breslow and his trade of […]

The Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black is just around the corner. That puts the eyes of the golf world on Keegan Bradley, who has tough choices coming as the Team USA captain. One of those choices is whether to give polarizing LIV Golf member Bryson DeChambeau a spot on the team. When texting with Sports […]

The Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black is just over two months away. After a dismal defeat in Rome two years ago, Team USA changed its strategy with its captain selection. Keegan Bradley was picked as the captain before charging up the standings and making noise as a potential captain’s pick. There has not been a […]

The New York Yankees have a massive series against the Toronto Blue Jays this week. Carlos Rodon and Max Fried are scheduled to start, but the brightest lights will be on their Game 2 starter. The Yankees need impactful moves at the MLB trade deadline to compete for a title, and Cam Schlittler could be […]

The Baltimore Orioles selected two catchers in the early stages of the MLB Draft. They also have catcher Samuel Basallo as their top prospect. With the MLB trade deadline approaching, Baltimore should be looking to sell, considering its dismal record. But Ken Rosenthal says former Orioles top prospect Adley Rutschman is not a trade candidate […]

The Open Championship is over, meaning men’s major championship golf is over until April. That puts all of the attention on the Ryder Cup, set for September at Bethpage Black. Scottie Scheffler won two majors this season, but Americans winning majors has not always helped the team in the competition. Who is Team USA captain […]

The Philadelphia Flyers had an eventful offseason, with Rick Tocchet and Trevor Zegras coming as big-name additions. With the sixth overall pick in the NHL Draft, they knew they needed another difference-making forward. The Flyers took Porter Martone, and Philly fans can watch him play at Michigan State in the Big Ten next season. Sportsnet’s […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have a half-game lead in the National League East after a series loss to the Los Angeles Angels. They will be locked in a division race with the New York Mets for the remainder of the summer. The MLB trade deadline will be big for the Phillies, and they should ship out […]

The Detroit Tigers entered the All-Star Break on a three-game losing streak, but kept the best record in the American League. They started the second half with two more losses to the Texas Rangers, extending the streak to six. Still, they are 59-40, the best team in the AL heading into Sunday Night Baseball. Tigers […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the second half of the MLB season with two losses to the Milwaukee Brewers. While the Crew has had their number recently, Los Angeles is still atop the National League West. Shohei Ohtani has two home runs in the series, bringing his season total to 34 in the Dodgers’ 100th […]

The Toronto Blue Jays swept the San Francisco Giants to open the second half of the MLB season. They opened up a three-game division lead before welcoming in the New York Yankees for three massive games. Vladimir Guerrero Jr led the Blue Jays with a homer and two RBIs in Sunday’s game, and then gave […]