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The Milwaukee Brewers are the hottest team in baseball and boast the sport’s best record. After making the postseason last year, Brewers manager Pat Murphy won National League Manager of the Year. After Craig Counsell left for the Chicago Cubs, Murphy was thrust into the role with low expectations. Now, with the playoffs a near-guarantee, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are defending their Super Bowl title with a similar roster. Their offense thrived on the ground last year, partly thanks to their elite offensive line. That group took a hit during Sunday night’s practice, according to reports. Eagles guard Landon Dickerson was carted off the field with an apparent leg injury, per […]

The FedEx Cup Playoffs kicked off this week at the FedEx St Jude Championship in Memphis. Tommy Fleetwood had a one-shot lead and the support of the fans as he sought his first PGA Tour win. But he made a mess of the 16th and 17th holes, paving the way for a Justin Rose vs […]

The Indianapolis Colts have been a talking point across the league during NFL training camp. With one of the few true starting quarterback battles in camp, eyes are trained on Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson. The Colts have some solid defensive players, but Kenny Moore II’s knee injury suffered Sunday could change that unit. “Colts […]

The FedEx Cup Playoffs kicked off with a dramatic FedEx St Jude Championship in Memphis on Sunday. Tommy Fleetwood entered the final round with a one-shot lead over Justin Rose, looking for his first PGA Tour win. After a dramatic defeat at the Travelers Championship, Fleetwood gave himself another chance on Sunday. But Justin Rose […]

The FedEx St Jude Championship is the first event in the three-tournament FedEx Cup playoffs. After winning two majors, Scottie Scheffler came in as the top player in the standings, looking to double down. After Saturday’s round, he was just two shots behind Tommy Fleetwood for the lead. But if Scottie Scheffler is going to […]

The Florida Panthers won their second consecutive Stanley Cup in 2025. Even with so many core players signed long term, they were able to keep their three big free agents. Brad Marchand spoke with DJ Siddiqi of RG.org about how Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad staying with the Panthers impacted his contract decision. “Bennett and […]

The New York Yankees were one of the most active teams at the MLB trade deadline. But that has not led to much success on the field. After a loss on Sunday, they are 2-7 since bolstering their bullpen and offensive depth. One key member of that deadline haul won’t be able to help them […]

The Cincinnati Reds are the first team out of the National League Wild Card, and are looking to return to the postseason finally. While the competition is stiff, Cincinnati is expected to receive a huge boost from the injured list soon. Hunter Greene is slated to return from his groin injury on Wednesday to pitch […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are atop the National League East and getting great performances from their trade deadline acquisitions. Jhoan Duran is three-for-three on save opportunities, and Harrison Bader has his first homer in Philly. But the Phillies are still looking to add to their bullpen, and have called up veteran David Robertson despite poor AAA […]

The Colorado Avalanche lost in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Dallas Stars last season. They traded Mikko Rantanen mid-season, which caused shockwaves across the league. Then, he scored a hat trick in Game 7 to eliminate his former team. The Avalanche were active in the offseason, re-signing center Brock Nelson, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost a series to the St Louis Cardinals by dropping the rubber game on Wednesday. The one game they won was thanks in part to Mookie Betts, who got an ovation from the Dodgers fans amid his tough season. He racked up three hits in the 12-6 win on Tuesday and […]

The Ottawa Senators finally made the playoffs for the first time since 2017 last season. They lost in six games to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but it was a step forward for the organization. Through it all, the Senators still have to deal with Brady Tkachuk trade rumors. After rumors swirled about the Rangers’ interest […]

The Florida Panthers have won two consecutive Stanley Cups and are vying for a third. Shortly after lifting the trophy in 2025, they got to work, keeping Brad Marchand, Aaron Ekblad, and Sam Bennett in free agency. That sets them up for the first threepeat in the sport in over 40 years. Panthers forward Carter […]

The St Louis Cardinals host the Chicago Cubs in a massive series this weekend. As Chicago slips in the NL Central race, St Louis is trying to stay alive in the Wild Card race. Redbirds manager Oli Marmol is bringing in a special guest for two of the games that fans should love. The Cardinals […]

The Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday without Kyle Tucker in his lineup, as he was nursing a finger injury. According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, Tucker hurt his finger on June 1. Since the beginning of July, Tucker has struggled, leading to some connection between the finger and the slump. Tucker and […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Cincinnati Reds 7-0 on Thursday to start the four-game series. While the season is likely over, the Buccos get a phenomenal start from their pitcher. Paul Skenes was incredible for the Pirates on Thursday, continuing a spectacular season that will likely end in a Cy Young Award. Manager Don […]

The Chicago Cubs are fighting for the National League Central lead with the blistering hot Milwaukee Brewers. After trading for Kyle Tucker in the offseason, the expectations are high on the north side. At the MLB trade deadline, Cubs GM Carter Hawkins added Michael Soroka and Willi Castro. But he spoke with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers […]

The Chicago Bears open the preseason on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. After a disappointing rookie season, Caleb Williams comes into 2025 with high expectations and a new head coach in Ben Johnson. But the preseason is not going to be where he gets his reps in, for now. Johnson told CHGO Bears that Williams […]

The Chicago Cubs made one of the most significant moves of the MLB offseason. Trading for Kyle Tucker put massive expectations on their season, and they are on track to make the postseason. But their MLB trade deadline left a lot to be desired, especially on the mound. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers spoke with sources who […]

The Utah Mammoth had an active offseason. Firstly, they have a name now, dumping Utah Hockey Club in favor of the new moniker. And then, they made a trade for former Sabres forward JJ Peterka and signed him to an extension. But the Mammoth should have done more to improve their offense through a trade […]

The San Jose Sharks are not trying to be a competitive NHL team next season. There is no way around that fact. They have $19.7 million in cap space, according to Puckpedia, that they could have used to improve their team. The future is on the roster with a lot of great young forwards on […]

The Florida Panthers are bumping up against the salary cap ceiling. They are two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions, so they are happy to pay up for their core. But, like any salary cap sport, spending on free agents could mean the departure of important depth. The Panthers were rumored to have Evan Rodrigues on the […]

Kyle Clifford, a two-time Stanley Cup Champion with the Los Angeles Kings, has announced his retirement. While he had not played in the league since 2022, he was holding out hope for another contract. But his enforcer play style is of a woebegone era, and he never got the chance. Even with the Kings beefing […]

The Anaheim Ducks made a lot of changes this offseason. After hiring Joel Quenneville as the head coach, they traded for Chris Kreider and traded away Trevor Zegras. GM Pat Verbeek has put playoff expectations on this roster, but could be trading away another big piece. James Murphy of RG.org reported that the Ducks could […]

The Vancouver Canucks missed the postseason in 2024-25 for a myriad of reasons. Quinn Hughes and Thatcher Demko missed time with injury, they traded JT Miller amid locker room drama, and a key center was dreadful. The Canucks got just 45 points out of center Elias Pettersson in the first year of his massive contract. […]

The Houston Texans have high expectations coming off another postseason win. They enter training camp with a remade offensive line and a new offensive coordinator. But their defense needs to step up to win the AFC South this year. A big part of the Texans’ offseason was trading for CJ Gardner-Johnson from the Philadelphia Eagles, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit a bit of a skid in recent weeks, but still hold the NL West lead. Since July 4, they are 10-17 and have lost seven games in the standings to the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers’ bullpen has been crushed by injuries, which is a similar story to last […]

The Cincinnati Reds are the first team out of the National League Wild Card race. With new manager Terry Francona running the show, they have raised their ceiling and could chase down a playoff spot. They’ve kept the train on the tracks without their ace for most of the season and now, he is coming […]

The Chicago Cubs salvaged their three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. Two different pitchers made history during the game for Chicago, helping secure the win. Andrew Kitteridge threw an immaculate inning, the 120th in major league history. But before him, Cubs starter Cade Horton continued a scoreless streak that puts him alone in […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have the best record in MLB and a four-game NL Central lead. They have won six consecutive games and nine of their last ten to continue their hot stretch. It was a tough start to the season for Milwaukee, but they have bounced back to become serious World Series contenders. After beating […]

The Minnesota Wild had a quiet offseason despite losing in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They traded for Vladimir Tarasenko, traded away Frederick Gaudreau, and re-signed Marcus Johansson. With the Western Conference beefing up, Minnesota should have made more moves. The biggest move the Wild should have made this offseason was giving […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are in first place in the American League East as August kicks into high gear. Their historic sweep of the Colorado Rockies kept them ahead of the surging Boston Red Sox this week. The Blue Jays’ biggest MLB trade deadline acquisition, Shane Bieber, has yet to pitch, and their biggest free-agent […]

The Dallas Cowboys are chugging along in training camp while dealing with a massive contract distraction. Micah Parsons has asked for a trade amid a contract dispute. After a great first four seasons, the defense is missing its best player. That has taken a lot of eyes off the offense, but the new head coach […]

The Houston Astros made one of the biggest moves of the MLB trade deadline. They traded for Carlos Correa, who started his career in Houston and was on the Minnesota Twins. But the former first-overall pick is back, playing third base this time, and is on a long-term contract. Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti has […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their most recent series to the St Louis Cardinals to fall to 66-49 on the season. Despite the series loss, there was a big resurgence in LA’s lineup. That is not Shohei Ohtani, who pitched and hit a homer on Wednesday. Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts is breaking out of his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the St Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Wednesday to lose the three-game series. They were winning in the eighth inning, partly thanks to a Shohei Ohtani homer, before a brutal error handed the Redbirds the lead. While there was still time left in the game, they were not able to […]

The New York Yankees have broken their five-game losing streak, beating the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Thursday. While they still lost the series, they stayed in a Wild Card spot and took the tiebreaker from Texas. An exhausted Yankees’ bullpen leaned on David Bednar to get the final five outs of the game, and he […]

The MLB trade deadline was extremely active, and may have changed your fantasy baseball team. But with the regular season winding down, you have to make sure you have the best possible roster for this week’s matchup. The fantasy baseball waiver wire will be active up until the playoffs, so make sure you get your […]