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All three of the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays made the playoffs in 2025. However, only two of those clubs are expected to hold payrolls among the highest in the league. That would be the Yankees and Blue Jays of course. New York has been connected to nearly every top […]

The Chicago Bears took care of business in Week 13, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 24-15. Now with some extra help, they’ll enter December in prime playoff positioning. The Los Angeles Rams fell to the Carolina Panthers 31-28 on Sunday. With the loss, the Bears have now become the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Chicago […]

The Buffalo Bills are looking to get back on track when they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13. However, Josh Allen won’t be throwing to two key targets. Both tight end Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) and wide receiver Joshua Palmer (ankle) have been ruled out, via Jay Skurksi of the Buffalo News. On the […]

After a strong season in his Bronx debut, the New York Yankees are trying to re-sign Cody Bellinger long-term. However, they have competition from a number of teams around the league. New York’s familiarity with Bellinger may win out in the end. But if a better offer comes, the Yankees must be prepared to lose […]

The Los Angeles Rams are looking to hold onto their top seed in the NFC with a win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 13. In their quest for victory, Rams star Davante Adams broke an NFL record before the halftime whistle sounded. Adams caught a pair of touchdown passes, giving him 117 for his […]

If the Arizona Cardinals want to knock off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 13, they’ll need a strong game from quarterback Jacoby Brissett. Having two key position players available would only help Brissett and the offense at large’s chances of success. However, Brissett and company will need to wait before finding out wide receiver […]

The Atlanta Falcons will be looking to win their second straight game when they take on New York Jets in Week 13. However, that’ll be much more difficult without their top receiver on the field. Drake London has officially been ruled out for the contest, via Miles Garrett of Fox 5 Atlanta. He is battling […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are looking for answers to some serious offensive questions heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Getting star tackle Lane Johnson back on the field would immediately give the Eagles a massive boost. When it comes to his return, Johnson is targeting Week 15 against the Las Vegas Raiders, via […]

At 6-6, the Carolina Panthers are still battling for the NFC South crown. But as they face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 13, the Panthers will not be at full strength. Linebacker Claudin Cherelus and cornerback Jaycee Horn have been ruled out with concussions. Joining them on the sidelines are center Cade Mays (ankle) […]

As they try to end their three game losing streak, the Arizona Cardinals will face a difficult challenge in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 13. And now, the Cardinals will be entering the matchup shorthanded. Defensive tackle Walter Nolen, guard Will Hernandez and running back Trey Benson have all been ruled out, via Adam […]

The Baltimore Ravens entered their matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals on a four-game winning streak. However, that was quickly vanquished by the Bengals via a 32-14 Thanksgiving night victory. With the loss, the Ravens fell to 6-6 on the year. Their playoff hopes took a massive hit as well. Baltimore’s chances of winning the AFC […]

When the Las Vegas Raiders selected Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, he was expected to become the focal point of  their offense. But with the Raiders struggling mightily on offense overall, Jeanty has been unable to explode on the scene. That may all change entering Week 13 […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for a crucial Week 13 clash against the Buffalo Bills. While it won’t affect their play on the field, the Steelers must now deal with an off-the-field situation. Defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale has been suspended without pay for the next five games due to violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances […]

With Chaim Bloom taking over as president of baseball operations, the St. Louis Cardinals were bound to make changes to their roster. That process began when they traded Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox. He won’t be the only veteran St. Louis decides to deal away. The Cardinals haven’t made the playoffs since 2022. […]

The Boston Red Sox made a stark improvement to their pitching rotation by acquiring Sonny Gray in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. However, the Red Sox’s roster is far from being completed. There is still the free agency of Alex Bregman to worry about. After a year in Boston, the Red Sox must […]

The New York Mets made a massive change to their roster when they traded Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers. It isn’t lost on Nimmo the journey he had in New York. He spent the first 10 years of his MLB career with the Mets, spanning 1,066 games. Before deciding to waive his no-trade clause, […]

The Boston Red Sox are looking for a new star slugger in their lineup after trading away Rafael Devers. Atop the list of available free agents who fit that category are Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso. The Red Sox have been tied to both players early in free agency. But when the dust settles, Bregman […]

The Boston Red Sox made a significant addition when they landed Sonny Gray in a trade from the St. Louis Cardinals. However, the the Red Sox still aren’t quite sure where Gray will slot into the rotation. He is locked into a prominent position, but whether or not Gray is considered Boston’s No. 2 starter […]

The Chicago Bears will face one of their toughest tests yet when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13. If necessary, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the Eagles pull out their coveted Tush Push. Arguably the most controversial, yet successful when ran by Philadelphia, play in football, the Tush Push garners attention […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase will finally be catching passes from Joe Burrow once again in Week 13. However, the Baltimore Ravens will be paying close attention to all of Chase’s moves. With Burrow back, the Bengals’ offense will be much more high-powered. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is at least expecting that. When […]

After their improbable comeback victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys are now on a two-game win streak. As they look to make it three against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving, George Pickens appears ready to join his teammates. Pickens was limited in practice on Tuesday after being a DNP on Monday, via […]

The Carolina Panthers suffered a 20-9 loss at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. However, at 6-6, Carolina is still firmly in the NFC South race. In an effort to help boost their chances of winning their division, the Panthers have signed linebacker Isaiah Simmons, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. […]

The New York Mets made a bold trade when they swapped Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien. Now, Jeff McNeil’s tenure with the Mets is hanging in the balance. Semien is set to take over at second base, leaving McNeil without a clear spot on the diamond. Still, president of baseball operations David Stearns thinks McNeil’s […]

The New York Mets shook things up in a big way, trading outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for second baseman Marcus Semien. President of baseball operations David Stearns has now explained why the Mets decided to make a move. Nimmo has been in New York for the past 10 seasons, seeing plenty of […]

Following their 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 12, the Las Vegas Raiders decided to fire offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. One day later, and the Raiders have already found their replacement. Greg Olson is the new interim offensive coordinator, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. Head coach Pete Carroll will be taking over play […]

Outfielder Brandon Nimmo waived his no trade clause in order to facilitate a trade between the New York Mets and Texas Rangers. He did so, based on a promise the Rangers gave him. Texas dealt Marcus Semien to New York in a jaw dropping roster shakeup. But the Rangers are expecting Nimmo to play a […]

After missing the playoffs for the seventh-straight season, the Colorado Rockies have decided to shake up their organization. But one thing that won’t be changing is their manager. The Rockies are removing the interim tag from Warren Schaeffer. He will be the team’s full-time manager in 2026, via Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. Colorado went 36-86 […]

While the Miami Dolphins are 4-7 on the year, they’re coming out of their bye on a two-game win streak. If the Dolphins want to really get back into contention, having tight end Darren Waller back on the field would certainly help their cause. Miami has officially opened Waller’s 21-day practice window, via Mike Garafolo […]

The Chicago Bears’ injured defense will soon see a massive return in the form of cornerback Jaylon Johnson. However, Nahshon Wright has played himself into a larger role. Wright is tied with teammate Kevin Byard for the NFL lead in interceptions with five. Even when Johnson does make his return, head coach Ben Johnson still […]

The Dallas Cowboys pulled off an improbable comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles, earning a 24-21 Week 12 victory. Skip Bayless had to make sure no one forgot about it anytime soon. In a 17-minute video on X, formerly Twitter, Bayless got out all his thoughts and feelings on the matchup. Needless to say, the controversial […]

The Atlanta Falcons managed to get back into the win column in Week 12, taking down the New Orleans Saints. In the process, rookie Jalon Walker etched his name into Falcons history. The linebacker notched his fifth sack of the season in a 24-10 victory. Walker became the third Falcons rookie to make at least […]

Chicago Bears star Caleb Williams ended the team’ 31-28 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers with a passer rating of 104.3. However, one negative play sticks out like a sore thumb. While getting sacked by TJ Watt, Williams flung the ball into the air, leading to a fumble and Steelers touchdown. It’s certainly a play that […]

With their 31-28 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Chicago Bears have now won four straight games and hold an 8-3 record on the season. Still, quarterback Caleb Williams doesn’t want to get too ahead of himself. With their NFC North lead, some fans may already be making playoff plans. But Williams is just going […]

Shedeur Sanders finally got his opportunity to lead the Cleveland Browns in Week 12 against the Las Vegas Raiders. And now, Sanders has officially thrown his first touchdown pass at the NFL level. Most of the credit goes to rookie running back Dylan Sampson, who caught the ball behind the line of scrimmage. But after […]

The Atlanta Braves are looking to bounce back into the playoffs after missing the postseason for the first time since 2018 in 2025. In an effort to bolster their bullpen, the Braves have brought back a familiar face. Atlanta has signed Joel Payamps to a one-year, $2.25 million contract, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today.  […]

The Cleveland Browns are seeing what Shedeur Sanders can do as their starting quarterback in Week 12 against the Las Vegas Raiders. However, an untimely Jerry Jeudy turnover halted Sanders’ starting debut in its tracks. The quarterback found Jeudy on a long pass in open pass. Jeudy then suddenly stopped his run, which allowed the […]

Wide receiver AJ Brown hasn’t been too pleased with his role in the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense in 2025. Perhaps if he was catching passes from legendary quarterback Tom Brady, Brown would feel much more content. He at least got that opportunity before the Eagles take on the Dallas Cowboys in Week 12. In the process, […]

The Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers have been engaged in a back-and-forth battle. But with a big play on fourth down, the Steelers got to poke some fun at Bears head coach Ben Johnson. Well, it was more Eagles fans who got the last laugh. Johnson famously noted his distaste for the Tush Push, calling […]

When the Pittsburgh Steelers needed a play, defensive star TJ Watt answered the call. The linebacker brought Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in the end zone for a sack, forcing a fumble for the touchdown. In the process, Watt recorded the 115th sack of his NFL career. He surpassed his brother JJ Watt’s 114.5 career […]