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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is away from the team as he deals with the hospitalization of his son. Manager Dave Roberts says that absence is expected to extend through the Padres series, per Fabian Ardaya from The Athletic. Freeman and the Dodgers have not announced a return date. Freeman missed his first […]

The New York Islanders have made improvements to their forward unit this offseason. They added wingers Anthony Duclair and Maxim Tsyplakov to improve their goal-scoring prowess but there’s no such thing as too many goals in the NHL. While most trades are done, the Islanders can add goals through Patrik Laine, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Rutger […]

The Baltimore Orioles made a bevy of moves at the MLB trade deadline and came away as one of the big winners. They landed big names in starting pitcher Zach Eflin and outfielder Eloy Jimenez but also improved around the edges to solidify themselves as legitimate contenders in the American League. What grade does General […]

The New York Mets made six moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The last one was for relief pitcher Huascar Brazoban from the Miami Marlins, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Brazoban adds necessary depth to the Mets’ bullpen to contend for the National League Wild Card spots. The Mets needed to make a […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have gone all-in at the MLB trade deadline. They finished it off by adding reliever Dylan Floro from the Washington Nationals, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. The Diamondbacks are facing the Nationals this week in Arizona. Floro can walk across the stadium to his new locker room and face his old […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for a playoff run at the MLB trade deadline. They have added outfielder Kevin Kiermaier from the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Robert Murray from FanSided. In return, the Dodgers sent reliever Ryan Yarbrough to the Blue Jays. The Dodgers targeted outfield help at the deadline primarily due […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have made their first move at the MLB trade deadline. The Miami Marlins have sent outfielder Bryan De La Cruz to the Pirates ahead of the MLB trade deadline, according to Mark Feinsand from MLB.com. Feinsand also reports that Jun-Seok Shim is headed to the Marlins as part of the return. Craig […]

The Seattle Mariners have added again at the MLB trade deadline. They have already picked up outfielder Randy Arozarena and infielder Justin Turner. Now, relief pitcher JT Chargois is headed from the Miami Marlins to the Pacific Northwest according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. “Mariners acquiring JT Chargois from Marlins, source tells @TheAthletic.” Rosenthal posted […]

The Miami Marlins have already sold multiple pieces before the MLB trade deadline. Jazz Chisholm Jr is now a New York Yankee, starter Trevor Rogers has moved to the Baltimore Orioles, and Josh Bell is with the Arizona Diamondbacks. There has been value for teams in dealing their bullpen arms and they have plenty to […]

The Seattle Mariners continue to make moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline. After they acquired Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays, the Mariners have now added a reliever. Yimi Garcia from the Toronto Blue Jays is headed to the Pacific Northwest. ESPN’s Jeff Passan was the first to report. “Trade news: The Seattle […]

The New York Mets have been the hottest team in baseball for six weeks. They have posted the best record since June 12 and launched themselves into a playoff spot. After Thursday night’s dramatic win over the Atlanta Braves, some clarity has come to their MLB trade deadline picture from SNY’s Andy Martino. “I asked […]

Garrett Crochet’s demand before the MLB trade deadline is a lofty one. Crochet has told general managers that he would not pitch in the bullpen and would not pitch in the playoffs without a contract extension. The ace of the White Sox is set to hit arbitration after this season but wants long-term security moving […]

The New York Yankees are looking to make a move at the MLB trade deadline. The most recent trade deadline betting odds have the Bronx Bombers as the favorites to land Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. The versatile player has been connected to the Yankees in the lead-up to the deadline. The Yankees are […]

Golf at the Olympics is a relatively new addition to the games, with 2016 representing its return. The Paris Games represent a new challenge, as the question of PGA Tour and LIV Golf players comes up again. There will be members of LIV Golf like Jon Rahm at the Olympics but other stars will not […]

The Boston Red Sox made news on Thursday, signing manager Alex Cora to a massive extension. Now, they are expected to buy at the MLB trade deadline. Recent reports from Jen McCaffery at The Athletic have them targeting starting pitcher Jameson Taillon from the Chicago Cubs. Taillon has pitched under the bright lights of the […]

The Los Angeles Angels are set to sell pieces at the MLB trade deadline. That includes two of their better relief pitchers, closer Carlos Estevez and setup man Luis Garcia, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. With bullpen arms always a priority at the trade deadline, the Angels can set themselves up for the future […]

The Edmonton Oilers got painfully close to a Stanley Cup title last year. They fell one game short to the Florida Panthers in the Cup Final and are looking to get back and finally grab the franchise’s sixth title. Part of the Oilers’ offseason was signing Jeff Skinner to a 1-year contract after he was […]

The Texas Rangers sit outside the playoff picture with just under a week to go before the MLB trade deadline. With veteran pitchers Max Scherzer and Nathan Eovaldi both healthy and on expiring deals, now is the time for the Rangers to recoup the assets they spent to win the World Series last year. ESPN’s […]

The New York Islanders have been relatively quiet this off-season. They signed Anthony Duclair to a four-year deal when free agency opened and otherwise kept their roster intact. On Thursday, they made another big move, signing forward Oliver Wahlstrom to a one-year contract to avoid arbitration. The deal carries a $1 million cap hit, per […]

The MLB trade deadline is rapidly approaching and Jonathan India is rumored to be on the move from the Cincinnati Reds. In a recent report from MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, India has been connected to the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners. The move would be a significant addition for both teams, who have struggled […]

The New York Islanders had a tough season in 2023-24, capped by a quick playoff exit at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes. Head Coach Patrick Roy came on board during the season and provided a spark that got the Islanders to the playoffs. The Islanders’ offseason featured a big addition with Anthony Duclair. Team […]

The Subway Series ended on Wednesday night with a blowout win for the New York Mets. The Mets beat the New York Yankees 12-3 to complete the season sweep of their crosstown rivals. As the Yankees continue to sputter, their fans have reached their breaking point. Video has emerged of a fight breaking out in […]

The Milwaukee Brewers made a prospect signing that usually would not garner much response. Fans cheered, however, when they saw the Brewers locked up Jadyn Fielder, son of former Brewer Prince Fielder. The news was broken by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The 19-year-old infielder went undrafted in the MLB draft and was available for any […]

The Chicago White Sox are the most important team at the upcoming MLB trade deadline. They hold the worst record in all of baseball and have multiple valuable pieces that will bring in a haul to set them up for the future. Luis Robert Jr., when healthy, is one of the premier players in all […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have a few big decisions to make at the MLB trade deadline. They already made one by dealing Cavan Biggio to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, they face a tough decision with the face of their franchise, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. That choice, paired with the potential sale of Yusei Kikuchi and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox are on opposite ends of the standings ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Phillies are a World Series favorite with the best record in baseball. The White Sox are in dead last and looking to move on from their valuable pieces. White Sox centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting back their star pitcher Clayton Kershaw for this week’s series against the San Francisco Giants. He is set to return from shoulder surgery and pitch for the first time this season on Thursday night. Ahead of his debut, Kershaw spoke to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times about […]

The New York Islanders top-10 list is full of players who won four consecutive Stanley Cups in the early 1980s. The star-studded group featured five Hall-of-Famers and launched the Islanders into relevancy less than a decade into their existence. Even with the Islanders recent success, not many players have challenged those all-time greats to crack […]

The New York Yankees have the second-worst record in baseball since June 15. Their struggles have exposed the same holes in their lineup as years past. Beyond Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, they do not have the bats to compete for the World Series. With the MLB trade deadline less than a week away, they […]

When you think of the Olympics, golf does not immediately spring to mind. The Paris Olympics mark just the fifth golf competition ever. With stars like Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Rory McIlroy, and Nelly Korda set to tee it up, here are five things to know ahead of the Olympics. The course will look familiar […]

Xander Schauffele’s recent win at the Open Championship has opened up a race for the PGA Tour Player of the Year. Scottie Scheffler has won back-to-back Jack Nicklaus awards and for most of 2024, he has been the favorite to bring it home again. He won his second major championship when he stormed through Augusta […]

The National Hockey League season is just over two months away and the off-season has entered a lull. With free agency and the NHL draft behind us, it is time to make some way-too-early predictions for the upcoming season. Who will make the playoffs? Who will take home the major awards? And of course, with […]

Charlie Woods has gone viral once again and this time, it’s for a poor performance on the golf course. The son of Tiger Woods competed in the United States Junior Amateur this weekend. Unfortunately, he shot a 12-over 82 in the first round, putting him out of contention for the title. The youngster qualified for […]

Shohei Ohtani has been a tremendous success since arriving in Major League Baseball. He has won the Rookie of the Year, two MVP awards, signed the richest contract in league history, and made four All-Star games. The Los Angeles Dodgers star has taken the league by storm. However, when he was with the Los Angeles […]

The Los Angeles Angels are clear sellers at the upcoming MLB trade deadline. In time for the July 30 deadline, infielder Luis Rengifo has returned from the injured list, per NY Post reporter Jon Heyman. He is expected to play on Tuesday night when the Angels take on the Seattle Mariners. Rengifo went on the […]

The New York Mets are getting a huge reinforcement in the National League Wild Card race. Starting pitcher Kodai Senga will be making his return from injury shortly after his final rehab start. Senga suffered a right shoulder strain during spring training and has not pitched in the regular season this year. He gave up […]

The Anaheim Ducks were involved in one of the more surprising moves of the 2023-24 NHL season when they acquired Cutter Gauthier in a trade from the Philadelphia Flyers. They traded defenseman Jamie Drysdale to grab the Boston College star. Gauthier made his NHL debut in the season finale, notching an assist in a 4-1 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are unsurprisingly leading their division, holding an eight-game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks headed into Monday’s action. Their offseason acquisitions of Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Tyler Glasnow have paid off tremendously. But they are not about to sit out the MLB trade deadline. They have been attached to Chicago White […]

The NHL coaching carousel has finally stopped spinning. The Columbus Blue Jackets have hired Dean Evason as the 11th head coach in franchise history. Evason snatches the final opening after Pascal Vincent was let go very late in the off-season by the Blue Jackets. He takes over for a team that finished last in the […]