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The San Diego Padres kept their playoff dream alive with a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series. In the process, relief pitcher Mason Miller set new postseason history. Miller struck out Cubs catcher Carson Kelly in the bottom of the seventh inning. The pitch that got the […]

Boston Red Sox pitcher Connelly Early has only made four regular season appearances over his brief MLB career. And yet, Boston is now trusting him in the team’s most important game of the year. Early will be the Red Sox’s starter when the take on the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the Wild […]

The Chicago Bears are entering their bye week at 2-2 on the heels of a last-second blocked field goal win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4. That win has given the Bears plenty of momentum entering their bye week. Still, things have been far from perfect in head coach Ben Johnson’s debut. Chicago […]

Coming off of their Week 4 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, Ireland, the Pittsburgh Steelers will be on their bye week before next taking on the Cleveland Browns at home. Before for franchise icon Ben Roethlisberger, he thinks it’ll be an easy return to action for the Steelers. As the Baltimore Ravens continue […]

The New York Giants saw their season take a massive turn with wide receiver Malik Nabers suffering a devastating ACL injury. As he prepares to undergo surgery and prepare to rehab, Nabers still has full support from his Giants teammates. Nabers made a post on Instagram with the caption, “I’m sorry,” following his injury. He […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a pivotal decision when they decided to extend manager Don Kelly. However, his coaching staff is set to see some changes as the Pirates prepare for 2026. Pittsburgh is firing pitching coach Oscar Marin, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Marin had been in the position since the 2020 […]

The Chicago Bears are entering their Week 5 bye coming off of an improbable win over the Las Vegas Raiders. And when they next take the field, Chicago is expected to receive some major defensive reinforcements. Both cornerback Kyler Gordon and linebacker TJ Edwards practiced on Tuesday, via Adam Hoge of CHGO. If the Bears […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are still reeling after their last-second blocked field goal loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 4. But now, Las Vegas’ pain has gotten even sharper. Alongside his high-ankle sprain, Miller also has a hairline fracture, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. He is set to be placed on injured […]

Coming off of a dominant 30-0 win in Week 3 win against the Atlanta Falcons, the Carolina Panthers looked to capitalize against the New England Patriots in Week 4. But what actually occurred was an embarrassing 42-13 loss that dropped the Panthers back to 1-3. In the defeat, first-round rookie Tetairoa McMillan led the team […]

While Nikola Jokic was eligible for a $206.4 million contract extension, the Denver Nuggets star decided to turn that offer down. However, Nuggets fans shouldn’t be panicking about Jokic’s future. By waiting until next offseason, Jokic will be eligible for a contract extension worth nearly $300 million. He understands the business side of the NBA […]

As the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt with continued struggles, they decided to part ways with manager Derek Shelton and hired Don Kelly as their next leader. After a solid second half, the Pirates have fully committed to Kelly. Pittsburgh has signed the manager to a contract extension, the team announced. While the terms of the deal […]

With the New York Mets falling completely out of the playoffs, questions have started to emerge surrounding manager Carlos Mendoza’s job security. However, it appears he’ll live to see the Mets try to bounce back in 2026. For all of New York’s struggles, the franchise is still happy with Mendoza as their manager, via Tim […]

After their stunning second half collapse, the New York Mets won’t be competing in the postseason. The end of first baseman Pete Alonso’s time with the franchise may have come an end as well. Following the end of the regular season, Alonso announced that he is opting out of his contract and will enter free […]

The Las Vegas Raiders suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of the Chicago Bears via a last-minute blocked field goal. However, perhaps what was more stunning was how close the game was despite quarterback Geno Smith’s performance. In the 25-24 loss, Smith completed 14-of-21 passes for 117 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. His […]

The Cincinnati Reds have officially clinched their spot in the playoffs. After a stunning collapse from the New York Mets, the Reds have claimed the National League’s third Wild Card spot. With the Mets falling 4-0 to the Miami Marlins on Sunday, the Reds’ playoff fate was sealed. Cincinnati also lost to the Milwaukee Brewers, […]

Coming off of an embarrassing 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 3, the Atlanta Falcons were looking for a statement win. On the backs of Bijan Robinson and Drake London, Atlanta was able to do exactly that in Week 4. The Falcons took down the Washington Commanders, 34-27, moving to 2-2 on the […]

The New York Giants pulled off a shocking 21-18 upset over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week. While all eyes were on quarterback Jaxson Dart’s NFL debut, New York’s defense came to play as well. The Giants held the Chargers to their lowest points scored of the season. Furthermore, they came away with two sacks […]

Despite their massive midseason Rafael Devers trade, the San Francisco Giants won’t be going to the playoffs in 2025. However, it’s clear they will have a powerful lineup for the foreseeable future. After the Devers acquisition, Willy Adames may have been a forgotten man to those outside of San Francisco. However, he made sure he […]

For the first time since 2016, the Houston Astros won’t be competing in the postseason. But first baseman Christian Walker is opting to look at the situation with a glass half full mentality. Houston has been contenders for almost a decade now. For all the flash the Seattle Mariners brought in 2025, the Astros’ recent […]

After making the playoffs the previous two seasons, the Baltimore Orioles bottomed out in 2025, finishing last in the AL East with their 75-86 record. But as they prepare for the offseason, the Orioles are looking to get right back into contention. Baltimore is expected to be the, “most aggressive,” team in the free agent […]

The Atlanta Falcons are looking for a major comeback after their embarrassing 30-0 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 3. However, they’ll have to do so without their best cornerback. AJ Terrell has been ruled out with a hamstring injury, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. It’s the same injury that kept him […]

After falling to the Detroit Lions in Week 3, the Baltimore Ravens have another difficult matchup in Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs. But if tight end Isaiah Likely were to play, the Ravens would at least have another dynamic option on their offense. Likely has been out all season with a foot injury. […]

With their 82-77 record, the New York Mets are entering their final series of the season with a single game lead for the National League’s final Wild Card spot. It’ll be a pivotal moment for the franchise as they look to continue playing in October. The Mets will be taking on the Miami Marlins, starting […]

The Seattle Seahawks moved to 3-1 on the season after their last-second win over the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday Night Football. It’s a victory that should open the eyes over every other team in the NFC competing for a playoff spot. In the win, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold completed 18-of-26 passes for 242 yards and […]

The St. Louis Cardinals watched starter Sonny Gray pitch six innings of two-run baseball, striking out seven in the process on Wednesday. However, it wasn’t enough, as the Cardinals still fell to the San Francisco Giants 4-3. The loss hurts St. Louis more than just wasting a solid Gray start. But now 78-81 on the […]

Absolutely nothing has gone right for the Colorado Rockies during the 2025. But in Wednesday’s matchup against the Seattle Mariners, the Rockies hit a new, unfathomable low. Colorado fell to Seattle, locking up the latter’s spot in the postseason, 9-2. The Rockies now have a run differential of -412. It is by far the worst […]

Heading into the final stretch of the regular season, the Arizona Diamondbacks trail by just one game in the race for the National League’s final Wild Card spot. They’re hoping to find a late spark and catapult themselves into October baseball. It won’t be an easy task, as the Diamondbacks (80-78) are chasing the New […]

As the Green Bay Packers prepare for their Week 4 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, Micah Parsons is looking to add Dak Prescott to his sack list. While he would be taking a big hit, Prescott would also be joining an elite list of names. Perhaps the most famous sack of Parsons’ young career came […]

For the first time in his NFL career, Micah Parsons will be lining up on the opposite side of the field as quarterback Dak Prescott. The Week 4 Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys matchup will be bittersweet for the All-Pro pass rusher. Ultimately, he is looking to lead the Packers to a win. Coming […]

The Boston Red Sox hold a one game lead over the competition for the American League’s second Wild Card spot with their 85-71 record. However, if the Red Sox do punch their ticket to the postseason, they could be competing without a key rookie. Outfielder Roman Anthony was placed on the injured list with a […]

Five games out of the final Wild Card spot in the American League, the Texas Rangers are running out of changes to clinch their spot in the playoffs. And now they’ll have to make their postseason push without two of their key players. Manager Bruce Bochy has confirmed that neither Corey Seager or Marcus Semien […]

The Cincinnati Reds now control their path to the postseason. However, Terry Francona isn’t celebrating until the Reds have officially punched their ticket. To him, the most important matter at hand is Tuesday’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. A win would move Cincinnati to 81-76 and in crucial pole position entering the stretch run. With […]

The Indianapolis Colts have jumped out to an impressive 3-0 start. And new owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon was there to witness it all from the sidelines. It isn’t a new approach from Irsay-Gordon, who has been fully hands on since taking over the Colts organization. However, it continues to show how serious she is about Indianapolis […]

The Miami Dolphins have had a brutal start to their season, falling to 0-3 after a loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football. But as they prepare to get back on track in Week 4 against the New York Jets, the Dolphins will be getting some extra reinforcements. Tight end Darren Waller is […]

Not much has gone well for the Houston Texans to start the 2025 season. In their most recent loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars, head coach DeMeco Ryans was seen yelling in the direction of offensive coordinator Nick Caley. However, Ryans has now confirmed that he wasn’t upset with Caley or yelling at him in that […]

While the Chicago Bears were celebrating their first win of the season in Week 3, rookie tight end Colston Loveland was forced to watch from the sidelines. However, that may not be the case in Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Loveland’s hip injury isn’t considered serious, giving him a chance to play, via […]

The New England Patriots weren’t able to get a winning streak going, falling 21-14 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. At the heart of the issue was New England turning the ball over five times. Quarterback Drake Maye had an interception and a fumble while Rhamondre Stevenson fumbled twice and Antonio Gibson once. It’ll […]

The Chicago Bears won their first game of the 2025 season, taking down the Dallas Cowboys 31-14 in Week 3. In the victory, quarterback Caleb Williams showed exactly why the Bears used the No. 1 overall pick on him in 2024. Williams completed 19-of-28 passes for 298 yards and four touchdowns. It is the second […]

Quarterback Caleb Williams helped the Chicago Bears earn their first win of the Ben Johnson era in Week 3. He also gave fans in the city of Chicago access to an order of free hot dogs. Before the Bears took on the Cowboys, The Wieners Circle, a hot dog stand in Chicago, posted on X, […]