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The Chicago White Sox just had the worst season in Major League Baseball history. At the trade deadline, they had the opportunity to deal their ace, Garrett Crochet. The lefty made a set of demands, including a new contract and no-bullpen guarantee, that scared teams off. After a solid second half, his value is still […]

The Kansas City Chiefs were handed their first loss of the season in Week 11 by the Buffalo Bills. While their offense has performed below expectations all season, they’ve been able to pile up wins. They’ve been poor because of injuries, specifically to Isiah Pacheco and Rashee Rice. Rice is out for the season but […]

The Minnesota Wild are off to a solid start to the 2024-25 season. With 29 points through 19 games, they are firmly entrenched in the Western Conference playoff conversation. Despite that, they could still trade away players at the NHL trade deadline. A recent trade board from The Athletic’s Chris Johnston as Wild pending restricted […]

The NFL schedule is largely built around primetime games, where Americans gather around televisions to watch the same game at the same time. These games with monstrous ratings are often the best games of the week. Other times, they are some of the worst games of the year. The league granted Amazon Prime Video the […]

The fantasy football season is winding down and your matchups are getting more important. If you have a chance at the playoffs, your wide receiver choices this week could get you into the dance. Earlier this week, we ranked the wide receivers for Week 12 but now it’s time for the final decisions. Let’s take […]

With the fantasy football season winding down, your matchups are getting more important. Every manager knows that running backs are the most important place to get an edge in your matchups. Earlier in the week we ranked the running backs but now it’s time to make your final decision. Check out our Fantasy Football Week […]

The fantasy football season is winding down and Week 12 could be your biggest matchup of the week. With the playoffs around the corner, you need a great signal caller to win your league. Earlier this week we ranked the quarterbacks but now you have to make that final decision. We’ve got our Fantasy Football […]

Walker Buehler hits free agency after spectacular playoff performances for the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran was brutal in the regular season but showed growth for the first time after his UCL injury in October. In Northern California, the Athletics are in turmoil and need to field a competent team to get […]

The fantasy football season is winding down and every decision is important. At the beginning of the season, managers were looking for a kicker who could hit a 60-yarder. Now, you should be avoiding guys on a cold streak. We’ve been helping you with kickers all season and have you covered this week too. Here […]

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale won his first career Cy Young award on Wednesday. Despite his excellent career and six top-five finishes, he had never won the award. The morning after the announcement, he went on Foul Territory with his former teammate AJ Pierzynski. He took a shot at the White Sox, their former […]

The fantasy football season is winding down and the tight end landscape continues to be murky. After another confusing week at the position, our rankings are back to help you out. A win could clinch the playoffs for you and tight end could be the position that does it. Check out our Week 12 Fantasy […]

The Athletics will play at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for multiple seasons. After their run in Oakland came to an end, they needed a place to play while their stadium in Vegas is constructed. Many fans do not trust owner John Fisher to complete the move. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred sternly said the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers hit the road to play the Cleveland Browns to start Week 12. The Thursday night divisional matchup could be big for fantasy football managers, as the last two have been. With the first snow game of the season potentially headed our way, your decisions are very important. We’ve got you covered with […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have a lot of stadium issues. Hurricane Milton ripped the roof off of Tropicana Field, which requires over $50 million in repairs. While those repairs begin, they will play at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, the Yankees’ spring training facility. They also have a stadium underway in St Petersburg, which […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series after signing two Japanese superstars. With Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto starring for the team, they were a very popular team in Japan. Enter Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old phenom who is coming to MLB. The Dodgers are connected to Sasaki in free agency, with many assuming he […]

Blake Snell hits free agency again after a great season with the San Francisco Giants. Last year, he could not get a long-term deal and signed with San Francisco during Spring Training. This time, Snell is not messing around. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the two-time Cy Young winner has already met with […]

The fantasy football season is winding to a close and the matchups are getting more important. We’ve been helping you at wide receiver all season long, so you know the rankings are coming back for Week 12. With a bevy of bye weeks and injuries still ruling the day, you need the Week 12 Fantasy […]

The New York Jets fired general manager Joe Douglas on Tuesday. After nearly six years at the helm, the poor win-loss record finally caught up to Douglas. When head coach Robert Saleh was fired in October, reports surfaced that owner Woody Johnson made that decision without Douglas’ input. A report from The Athletic explains how […]

Reports have been flying about Juan Soto during the free agency period. The superstar outfielder has taken meetings with the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Toronto Blue Jays. Of those teams, New York Post insider Jon Heyman thinks he has a lean on the two favorites. He shared that on […]

The fantasy football playoffs are just around the corner and Week 12 could seal your fate. With the most important matchups of the season coming up, you have to make the right decision at running back. We’ve helped you all season long and will continue to rank the position this week. We’ll reveal our Week […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Jordan Montgomery had a rocky relationship in 2024. After he did not get a long-term deal in free agency, the 2023 World Champion flipped sides and went from the Rangers to Arizona. He was brutal in 2024, posting a 6.23 ERA and serving a stint in the bullpen. It looks like […]

The New York Mets have made their first trade of the offseason. As their pursuit of Juan Soto continues, the Mets added a depth outfielder to the mix on Tuesday. According to SNY’s Anthony DiComo, the Mets traded reliever Eric Orze to the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Jose Siri. “Source: The Mets have acquired […]

The New York Jets fired general manager Joe Douglas on Tuesday, the third firing of a disastrous 2024 season. Their 3-8 record, disastrous coaching job, and horrendous quarterback play all led to the firing. The playoffs are beyond unlikely and the coach is a lame duck, so the locker room is not a great place […]

Alex Bregman could be leaving the Houston Astros in free agency. After nine seasons and two World Series titles, the third baseman is looking for a massive contract. There was even a report that he could move positions if he landed in the right spot. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers spoke with front-office executives, who believe the […]

The fantasy football season is winding down and your quarterback decisions are getting more important. As the playoffs approach, it’s time to consider playoff schedules when making your pickups. The landscape is always changing but we always have you covered. Buckle up for our Week 12 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings. Bye weeks are a killer […]

The New York Giants have benched Daniel Jones in favor of Tommy DeVito. Not only that, but Jones will be the third-string quarterback behind Drew Lock. With a potential out in the contract, it is likely that Jones will not be on the team next season. They can look in-house, sign a free agent, make […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars were blown out by the Detroit Lions 52-6 on Sunday. A report circulated before the game that Doug Pederson would be fired after the game. The play on the field did nothing to help that. Pederson spoke on Monday before heading out on the bye week. He was asked if he met […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs enter Monday’s action in second place in the Atlantic Division. While that is where they expected to be, it’s come in an unexpected way. Auston Matthews has been out since November 3 with an undisclosed upper-body injury. He is eligible to return from injured reserve but Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube […]

The Cincinnati Bengals made the Super Bowl in 2022 on the leg of Evan McPherson. He made every kick in the postseason to lift them to their first conference title in over 30 years. On Sunday, the kicker missed two tries that would have given the Bengals the lead against the Chargers. Joe Burrow and […]

The San Francisco 49ers lost 20-17 to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Even with Jauan Jennings becoming a star and Christian McCaffrey back, they could not get the win. Their defense allowed a last-minute touchdown to Geno Smith, which irked 49ers linebacker Fred Warner. Nick Wagoner of ESPN wrote about Warner’s reaction to the loss. […]

Alex Bregman hits free agency after nine amazing years with the Houston Astros. He was a key part of each of the seven trips to the ALCS, including both World Series teams. Now, he is open to leaving the team if the right deal comes along. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported Monday that Bregman is […]

The Baltimore Orioles disappointed in 2024, falling short of their high expectations in the AL Wild Card Series. They started the year by trading for Corbin Burnes and he was one of the few players to not falter down the stretch. As the pitcher hits free agency, the Orioles have a massive decision to make. […]

The San Diego Padres locked horns with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS and almost took them down. Their offense faltered in the final two games, blowing a 2-1 series lead and losing in five games. After a fantastic regular season, it was another disappointing postseason for San Diego. The Padres must improve by […]

The New York Islanders are off to a poor start to the 2024-25 season. They are NHL-.500 after a loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. After two straight eliminations in the first round by the Carolina Hurricanes, general manager Lou Lamoriello knew improvements were necessary. The changes he did make have not stopped the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Buffalo Bills 30-21 on Sunday. It marks the first loss in 15 games, a stunning Christmas Day defeat by the Raiders. While Patrick Mahomes has had success against Josh Allen in the playoffs, the regular season belongs to Buffalo. Mahomes spoke about what plagued the Chiefs and what […]

The Kansas City Chiefs finally lost, falling 30-21 to the Buffalo Bills in Week 11. Their 15-game winning streak was broken in the road contest with their biggest rival. The back-and-forth affair featured four first-half lead changes but Buffalo was able to keep the lead for the entire second half. While it is their first […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series in part because of Walker Buehler and his October performance. After a brutal season coming off Tommy John surgery, Buehler struggled in the NLDS against the Padres. By the end of the postseason, he was closing out the clinching game to win the title. As Walker Buehler […]

The Chicago Bears lost a heartbreaker to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Cairo Santos’ game-winning field goal was blocked, sealing Green Bay’s 11th straight win over Chicago. This was a tumultuous week for the Bears, as Shan Waldron was fired and Thomas Brown took over as the offensive coordinator. Williams credited Brown with his […]

The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers locked horns in a classic AFC North matchup on Sunday. Pittsburgh won 18-16, extending their division lead to 1.5 games. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense could not move the ball for most of the game but scored a touchdown in the final minutes that could have tied the […]