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Following his stint as New York Jets head coach and a year as a consultant with the Green Bay Packers , Robert Saleh returned to the San Francisco 49ers as their defensive coordinator. For star defensive end Nick Bosa, Saleh is the perfect choice for the position. In his first game back with the franchise, […]

The Chicago Cubs are trying to finish out their regular season strong before going on what they hope is a lengthy playoff run. However, Sunday’s game against the Washington Nationals was an utter disaster for the North Siders. Chicago entered the ninth inning holding a 3-1 lead. Danny Palencia was called on for the save. […]

In search of a long-term contract resolution, wide receiver Jakobi Meyers requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders earlier in the offseason. But with his request not being granted, Meyers is poised to command a major role in Las Vegas’ offense throughout the 2025 campaign. That was certainly true in Week 1. Meyers led […]

The Atlanta Falcons were in a winning position to close out their Week 1 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But when kicker Younghoe Koo’s 44-yard field goal attempt sailed wide right, all hope was lost. The Falcons fell 23-20, dropped a crucial NFC South clash. For quarterback Michael Penix, it was an opportunity to […]

The New England Patriots came up just short in Mike Vrabel’s head coaching debut with the team, falling 20-13 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Vrabel kept it blunt while discussing the team’s loss. The Patriots looked solid in the first half, holding a 10-7 lead at the break. However, they were held scoreless until a […]

The Indianapolis Colts opened their season with a dominant 33-8 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Leading the way was quarterback Daniel Jones, who proved why he was a first-round pick in his Colts debut. Jones completed 22-of-29 passes for 272 yards and a touchdown. He also ran seven times for 26 yards and another two […]

Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers opened their season with a 34-32 victory over the New York Jets. In his debut with the team, Rodgers showed he still has plenty of gas left in the tank. The quarterback completed 22-of-30 passes for 244 yards and four touchdowns. Rodgers helped counter every punch the Jets threw. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Jets are embroiled in a hotly contested Week 1 matchup. But as the Steelers look to earn a victory, one of their top cornerbacks suffered a concerning injury. Joey Porter Jr was forced to head into the blue medical tent with an undisclosed injury, via Nick Farabuagh of Penn […]

The Miami Dolphins find themselves with a 20-0 halftime deficit against the Indianapolis Colts in their Week 1 matchup. It didn’t take long for wide receiver Tyreek Hill to show how he is really feeling about the whole situation. The Dolphins have struggled to move the ball forward, while the Colts are basking in Daniel […]

When MLB free agency rolls around, Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez will be one of the most coveted players on the market. However, there are questions about how Valdez’s recent actions could impact his future. The Astros star was embroiled in controversy after allegedly purposedly throwing at his catcher Cesar Salazar. Valdez was adamant that […]

The New York Jets are playing their first game of the Aaron Glenn era on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. But as the Jets do so, they’re without one of their veteran wide receivers. New York made Allen Lazard a healthy scratch for its Week 1 matchup against Pittsburgh, the team announced. He missed time […]

With their 81-59 record, the Toronto Blue Jays are holding onto a three-game lead in the AL East. As they look to continue that success into the postseason, the Blue Jays will now have another impressive arm in their bullpen. Toronto is calling up right-hander Braydon Fisher on Friday, via Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. In […]

Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to make an early NFC South statement when they take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. When Mayfield looks downfield to pass, he’ll officially have one of his most crucial targets available. Tight end Cade Otton suffered a groin injury in late August and was […]

The Cleveland Guardians season have had a tumultuous season, lowlighted by a pair of their players being suspended for gambling allegations. But before the Guardians even played their first game, one of their outfielders was living in his own world of chaos. While he has coming off of a down year, Nolan Jones thought he’d […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to secure their fifth-straight NFC South title in 2025. Having a healthy Vita Vea in the middle of their offensive line will only get them closer to their goal. But the Buccaneers were forced to hold their breath when Vea suffered a foot injury. He missed two straight days […]

Trailing the Toronto Blue Jays by three games in the AL East, the New York Yankees are entering a crucial three-game series on Thursday. Before first pitch of the opening matchup, the Yankees have received some extra reinforcements. Outfielder Austin Slater has been reinstated from the injured list, via Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. In turn, […]

Brian Schottenheimer began his tenure as Dallas Cowboys head coach with a 24-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. However, that didn’t deter his belief in the Cowboys’ ability to go on a deep playoff run. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb dropped a trio of passes, including a pair of crucial targets in the fourth quarter. But […]

Star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is gearing up for his first season with the Baltimore Ravens. However, his past with the Arizona Cardinals is still haunting him. Before his Baltimore debut, Cardinals reporter Kyle Odegard gave a blunt assessment of Hopkins, calling him washed ever since he left Arizona. The Pro Bowl wide receiver wasn’t […]

As Pittsburgh Pirates fans watch their team in spring training, all eyes will be on reigning Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes. The flamethrowing right-hander knows the expectations on his shoulders. But Skenes is ready to shoulder them all. While he showed plenty of skill as a rookie, spring training will give Skenes a greater […]

After winning the Super Bowl, Nick Sirianni and the Philadelphia Eagles saw Kellen Moore leave his offensive coordinator post to become head coach of the New Orleans Saints. As the Eagles begin plotting their Super Bowl repeat, Sirianni has found Moore’s replacement. Philadelphia is promoting pass game coordinator Kevin Patullo to offensive coordinator, the team […]

As the Chicago Bears enter the offseason looking to answer plenty of questions, new head coach Ben Johnson’s vision will lead the charge. That includes how Chicago handles their running back position. The Bears have D’Andre Swift of course. But the team is interested in adding another running back to their roster, via Dan Graziano […]

While the Atlanta Braves made the playoffs for a seventh-straight year in 2024, they were promptly swept out of the Wild Card round. Matt Olson and company knows they need a bit more firepower to make a true impact in 2025. But Olson can’t do it alone. Players such as catcher Sean Murphy must step […]

It’s no secret that the Pittsburgh Steelers are in desperate need of a long-term quarterback. And Sam Darnold is becoming a free agent at the perfect time after a standout season with the Minnesota Vikings. However, the Steelers don’t currently seem like a suitor for Darnold. Instead, they may have more interest in Vikings backup […]

The Chicago Cubs will be opening their 2025 season in the Tokyo Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. As they prepare to face the defending World Series champions, Chicago has named their Opening Day starter. Shota Imanaga has earned the call, the Cubs announced. Playing in Nippon Professional Baseball from 2016-2023, this will be a […]

Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman did it all with the Houston Astros, winning two World Series titles as teammates. But for the first time since 2016, Altuve and Bregman will be entering the year on opposite sides of the diamond. Bregman decided to join the Boston Red Sox on a three-year, $120 million contract. Altuve […]

The Boston Red Sox made a major statement when they signed Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract. As Bregman got formally introduced to Boston, the All-Star infielder came with a message of his own. Bregman has spent his entire MLB career thus far with the Houston Astros, winning two World Series titles. He […]

The Los Angeles Angeles thought they were turning the corner as a franchise when they signed Anthony Rendon to a seven-year, $245 million contract. However, Arte Moreno and company have seen their mega deal backfire completely. Now, Rendon is poised to miss all of 2025 after suffering a hip injury. From the financial side of […]

After signing Nick Pivetta, the San Diego Padres relayed to interested teams that Dylan Cease is no longer available for trade. Still, General Manager AJ Preller is always looking for the best opportunity to make a deal. Closer Robert Suarez is now considered the most likely Padre to be dealt, via Jayson Stark of The […]

At a point, it seemed almost inevitable that the San Diego Padres would trade away Dylan Cease and/or Michael King. However, the arrival of Nick Pivetta has the Padres doing a complete 180. San Diego is now no longer expected to trade Cease or King. They have begun signaling to other teams that a deal […]

While the St. Louis Cardinals have been trying to deal Nolan Arenado all offseason, his no-trade clause has made matters difficult. With the Boston Red Sox seemingly taking themselves out of the running, an Arenado trade may no longer come to fruition. The Red Sox signed Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million contract. With […]

In the middle of a rebuild, the Miami Marlins have stayed relatively quiet all offseason. But as they look to bolster their pitching staff, the Marlins have hooked an intriguing starter. Miami has signed Cal Quantril to a one-year major league contract, via Alden Gonzalez of The Athletic. The financial terms of the agreement have […]

Anthony Rendon has not lived up to expectations with the Los Angeles Angels since signing a seven-year, $245 million contract. This time around, Rendon didn’t even make it to spring training. The third baseman will be undergoing hip surgery and is set to miss, “a long amount of time,” via Sam Blum of The Athletic. […]

The Atlanta Braves saw Spencer Strider’s 2024 campaign cut short after undergoing elbow surgery to repair UCL damage. But as they prepare for 2025, the Braves are hopeful to have Strider back in the rotation sooner rather than later. The right-hander threw a bullpen session on Tuesday as he continues to ramp up his rehab. […]

As Alex Bregman searches for his new team in free agency, the Detroit Tigers have been named one of the strongest suitors. Manager AJ Hinch has heard all of the rumors, but he knows the Tigers aren’t the only team interested in Bregman. Hinch and Bregman were both members of the Houston Astros before the […]

After a surprising run to the playoffs in 2024, the Detroit Tigers are looking to run it back in 2025. However, before the team even began spring training, Detroit is already dealing with an injury to their pitching rotation. Alex Cobb underwent a PRP injection for his right hip inflammation. Manager AJ Hinch said the […]

Cincinnati Reds infielder Elly De La Cruz has already taken the MLB world by storm. But as he continues his career, one MLB analyst thinks Cruz hasn’t even come close to his ceiling. De La Cruz rose 39 spots in MLB Network’s 2025 Top 100 rankings, coming in at the No. 31 spot. However, the […]

While the Los Angeles Dodgers already have talented bullpen arms such as Blake Treinen and Michael Kopech, the defending World Series champions wanted more. Which is why the Dodgers went out and signed both Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates. Both players come to Los Angeles with plenty of experience at closer. However, at least to […]

The Denver Broncos hadn’t had a Defensive Player of the Year winner since 1978 until Patrick Surtain II was named the 2025 winner. Now, everyone in Broncos nation is giving Surtain his flowers. That includes his father, Pat Surtain Sr. He joined the masses in congratulating his son and spreading the word of just how […]

The Tampa Bay Rays and San Francisco Giants are both trying to get back into the postseason in 2025. As they continue tweaking their roster, the Rays and Giants have agreed to an under-the-radar trade. San Francisco has acquired infielder Osleivis Basabe for cash considerations, via Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Basabe had […]