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The Philadelphia Phillies won the National League East last year thanks to a great year from their starting pitchers. Zach Wheeler was a Cy Young contender, Aaron Nola was great, and Cristobal Sanchez was an All-Star. But no one emerged out of nowhere like Ranger Suarez, who led the Phillies with a dominant first half. […]

The Seattle Kraken are set to miss the playoffs for the third time in their four-year history. The trade deadline is approaching but they have never been a big players in their history. This year, general manager Ron Francis must fix the fatal flaw he created, their disastrous cap sheet. Just trading free agents like […]

The Florida Panthers kicked off NHL trade deadline week with a big trade for defenseman Seth Jones. They sent their 2026 first-round pick and young goalie Spencer Knight to Chicago for the veteran blue liner. Even with a lack of draft capital and cap space, they could still make moves before the deadline passes on […]

Cincinnati Reds legend Pete Rose died in September at the age of 83. Despite still holding the record for career hits with 4,256 hits, he is not in the Baseball Hall of Fame. He gambled on games while he was the manager of the Reds and was banned from baseball for life, which bars him […]

The New Jersey Devils are dealing with a significant injury to center Jack Hughes. He left their game against the Vegas Golden Knights after an awkward hit delivered by Jack Eichel. His prognosis has not been revealed yet, which is important for the immediate future of his team. The Devils are looking to add at […]

The Minnesota Vikings posted 14 wins and a playoff appearance in a year designated for rebuilding. It created a quarterback controversy between pending free agent Sam Darnold and first-round pick JJ McCarthy. General manager Kwesi Odofo-Mensah could have placed the franchise tag on Darnold, keeping him in Minnesota. But the Vikings will not place the […]

The New York Islanders lost 4-0 to the New York Rangers on Monday, pushing them further away from the playoffs. With the season slipping away, general manager Lou Lamoriello should be looking to sell at the NHL trade deadline. The Islanders have the top piece on many trade boards in center Brock Nelson. The Colorado […]

The Seattle Mariners had a ten-game lead in the American League West after a win on June 18. They had an 86% chance of winning the division and a 91.7% chance of making the playoffs, according to Fangraphs. By the All-Star Break the next month, their lead was just one. Their 33-30 record after the […]

The New York Yankees have dealt with some concerning spring training injuries already this year. Giancarlo Stanton is on the injured list with an elbow issue and DJ LeMahieu got hurt in his first spring training game. Now, their starting rotation has been crushed. Luis Gil is the most recent Yankee to suffer an injury, […]

The Calgary Flames are holding down the last Western Conference playoff spot just days before the trade deadline. While general manager Craig Conroy wants to reward his team, he cannot mortgage the future for a rental piece. Enter the Buffalo Sabres, who are looking to acquire NHL-caliber players at the trade deadline. The Athletic’s Pierre […]

The Milwaukee Brewers lost to the New York Mets in the National League Wild Card Series last year. While Pete Alonso’s home-run off of Devin Williams is the prevailing memory, Jose Quintana was a big part of that New York win. After goingall winter unsigned, Quintana now has a new home. The Brewers have signed […]

The Nashville Predators are in the midst of a disastrous season. After a high-spending offseason with new general manager Barry Trotz, they are 16 points out of a playoff spot heading into Monday’s action. The trade deadline is an opportunity to recoup some assets ahead of another important offseason. The Predators will not trade veteran […]

The Anaheim Ducks are outside the Western Conference playoff race with the trade deadline looming. They are six points out with one game in hand on the Calgary Flames, so they can go either direction at the deadline. One big piece they have been looking to trade for years is goalie John Gibson. The Athletic’s […]

The Boston Bruins are sitting outside of the Eastern Conference playoffs with tough decisions ahead of them. This is a new position for GM Don Sweeney, as Boston has not missed the playoffs since 2016. One of the pending free agents the Bruins could trade at the deadline is captain Brad Marchand. The Athletic’s Pierre […]

The Minnesota Wild are firmly in the Central Division playoff picture at the NHL trade deadline. Even though the blistering-hot Winnipeg Jets are running away with the division, Minnesota could add in preparation for a playoff run. Injuries have been a big part of this season, with Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek missing time […]

The Florida Panthers swung a big deal for Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones. They sent a first-round pick and goalie Spencer Knight to the Windy City for Jones, with 26% of his salary retained. Panthers general manager Bill Zito has heard the doubters who say Jones was not worth trading for. He responded to those […]

The Buffalo Sabres are stapled to the bottom of the Eastern Conference with the NHL trade deadline approaching. They have the traditional unrestricted free agents they should trade but bigger moves could be on the horizon. But general manager Kevyn Adams wants to bring NHL-caliber players to the Sabres at this deadline. TSN’s Darren Dreger […]

The first big NFL offseason domino fell when Matthew Stafford agreed to return to the Los Angeles Rams. He was on the trade market with many of the quarterback-needy teams looking to add him. But the Rams could not find a trade, so Stafford restructured his deal and will be back. Sports Illustrated insider Albert […]

The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY is missing a few big names. Barry Bonds has the most homers in MLB history, Mark McGwire was the first man to his 62 in a season, and pitcher Roger Clemens has seven Cy Youngs. But they are not in because they took steroids, some allegedly, others […]

The Buffalo Sabres are pinned to the bottom of the Eastern Conference with the trade deadline approaching. While this core got close to the playoffs the last two seasons, they have fallen dramatically this season. They are in desperate need of a shakeup and it should come at the NHL trade deadline. The Sabres must […]

The New York Mets had a very eventful offseason. Their big splash was Juan Soto, who signed the richest contract in North American sports history. But fan favorite Pete Alonso was a free agent as well and the negotiations were grueling. Alonso spoke with Erik Kratz from Foul Territory about his free agency process and […]

The New Jersey Devils have struggled since the calendar flipped to 2025. They are 8-9-3 since New Year’s, much of which was without starting goalie Jacob Markstrom. After a 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, their trade deadline needs are clear. They need more scoring and for their goalie to get healthy. Sportsnet’s […]

The Athletics are out of Oakland and playing their first season in Sacramento. They celebrated by making a big offseason splash with new ace pitcher Luis Severino. After playing an important role in the New York Mets’ run to the NLCS, Severino is joining an Athletics team looking to make the playoffs for the first […]

The New York Giants are in the market for a quarterback. After the Daniel Jones experiment flamed out this year, they set their sights on Matthew Stafford. But with news breaking from the Combine that he is returning to the Los Angeles Rams, New York needs a new target. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the […]

The Atlanta Braves lost to the San Diego Padres in the National League Wild Card Series in 2024. Their injury-riddled season left them without Ronald Acuña Jr and Spencer Strider for most of the season and Chris Sale for the playoffs. A quick exit sent them home early in a season with World Series aspirations. […]

The Carolina Hurricanes made the trade of the season by acquiring Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche. His contract negotiations fell through with Colorado, forcing the high-profile deal. Now, Carolina general manager Eric Tulsky has started the negotiations with very little success. That has re-ignited trade rumors but ESPN insider Greg Wyshynski says there is […]

The Chicago Cubs open their season on March 18 in Tokyo, Japan against the Los Angeles Dodgers. As that day rapidly approaches, they are putting the final touches on their roster. They made big additions, like Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly, but did lose Cody Bellinger. But Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is still recovering […]

The Philadelphia Flyers lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 in overtime on Thursday night. Despite both teams sitting well outside of the playoff picture, the Keystone State Rivalry still delivered. Evgeni Malkin’s four points led Pittsburgh to victory but was not the headline of the game. Flyers coach John Tortorella exploded at the refs after […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are having another miserable season and are well out of the playoff race. They already traded Taylor Hall and could deal more pending free agents by the March 7 trade deadline. After that move, defenseman Seth Jones requested a trade from the Blackhawks. With five years left at $9.5 million per season, […]

The Carolina Hurricanes made the trade of the year when they landed Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche. They gave up Martin Necas and Jack Drury, two young forwards who have shined with the Avs. Rantanen has struggled in Carolina, with just three points in eight games. Rantanen and the team have had contract discussions […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are having a dream season after a nightmare offseason. Star winger Johnny Gaudreau was killed in September while riding his bike with his brother, Matthew. The team came together to honor their teammate, which carried into the season, where they crushed all expectations. The Blue Jackets have distinct dream and nightmare […]

The New York Mets have had a cavalcade of pitching injuries during spring training. Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas both signed deals to join the Amazins this winter and may miss Opening Day. With starting depth already a concern, they had to make a move for an extra arm. The Mets signed Jose Urena as […]

The Colorado Rockies have very low expectations coming into the 2025 MLB season. After a last-place finish in the National League West last year, they did not improve this offseason. So anything that can get fans to the park should be celebrated in Denver. Enter Jefry Yan, the new Rockies pitcher who has an insane […]

The New York Yankees have opened spring training with some solid performances from important players. Their 2022 first-round pick Spencer Jones has been one of those players, belting a homer in Saturday’s game against the Blue Jays. The Yankees’ prospect spoke with MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch about how he’s feeling heading into the season. “I feel […]

The PGA Tour is in Florida for the first time this season at the Cognizant Classic. Formerly known as the Honda Classic, the tournament at PGA National in Jupiter is a tour staple. Jake Knapp, a one-time winner on the tour, started the Cognizant Classic with a historic 59 on Thursday. 🚨 59 ALERT! 🚨 […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins did not play on Wednesday night, meaning their four-game losing streak could not continue. But somehow, this 2024-25 Pittsburgh team suffered more brutal news when they were not even playing. Penguins forward Michael Bunting will undergo an appendix surgery, putting him on the shelf and potentially solidifying their trade deadline plans. “Michael […]

The San Diego Padres lost the National League Division Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games. They took a 2-1 lead after dominating Games 2 and 3 but their offense disappeared in the final two games. After LA staved off elimination in the NLDS, they rolled to a World Series title. Padres manager […]

The New York Mets lost to the Miami Marlins in Wednesday’s spring training game but there was a far more important result. Paul Blackburn started the game for the Mets after dealing with a spine injury this offseason. He dominated his only inning, setting down the Marlins in order to start the game finally giving […]

Spring training is well underway and teams are finalizing their rosters. With that comes a lot of positional battles at first base with on potential Hall of Famer still unsigned. Anthony Rizzo is still available in free agency after two lackluster seasons with the New York Yankees at first base. MLB Network’s Ken Rosenthal has […]