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A win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11 would have the Chicago Bears looking like a much more serious playoff contender. However, the Bears will be going into battle without one of their best linebackers. Chicago has ruled out TJ Edwards, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. He recently underwent hand surgery and is dealing […]

It didn’t take long for Roman Anthony to make an impact on the Boston Red Sox. He caught the eye of many around the baseball world, including Red Sox legend David Ortiz. Boston made sure Anthony doesn’t leave town anytime soon, signing him to an eight-year, $130 million contract extension. Ortiz is a fan of […]

Mickey Loomis has overseen the New Orleans Saints since 2022, seeing plenty of highs and lows. But there’s no denying the Saints’ recent history hasn’t been their strongest performance. The Saints haven’t been to the playoffs since 2021. After going 5-12 in 2024, New Orleans is now 2-8. Still, owner Gayle Benson has full trust […]

There is perhaps no bigger name in the 2026 free agency class than slugger Kyle Tucker. It didn’t take long for his name to get connected to the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. However, the Dodgers may take a different approach as they build their roster. Tucker is sure to command one of […]

After winning back-to-back World Series, it may seem like the Los Angeles Dodgers have it all. But with nearly $100 million coming off of their books entering 2026, the Dodgers will be big game hunting during free agency once again. Perhaps their biggest target will be finding a closer. They were without Tanner Scott throughout […]

With their 27-14 win over the New York Jets, quarterback Drake Maye has led the New England Patriots to a 9-2 start. In the process, Maye has put up numbers no other NFL quarterback ever has. The QB has over 2,500 passing yards and 250 rushing yards, alongside 20+ passing touchdowns. Furthermore, Maye has a […]

Now on a two-game winning streak, the Chicago Bears are preparing for a pivotal rematch against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11. Their injury report entering the game looks much brighter on Thursday. After not practicing on Wednesday, both Rome Odunze (ankle) and DJ Moore (shoulder) returned to a limited practice. Tyrique Stevenson (shoulder) went […]

For all of quarterback Cam Ward’s potential, nothing has gone right for the Tennessee Titans in 2025. Former franchise quarterback Ryan Tannehill has an idea on how to remedy the issue. Tannehill went 39-24 over his five-year tenure with the Titans. Ward has gone 1-8 over his first nine games. But not everything is on […]

After making the playoffs for the first time since 2020 in 2025, the Chicago Cubs aren’t trying to give up their spot in the postseason. But before the hot stove truly heats up, the Cubs made a move that will likely fall under the radar. Chicago has signed pitcher Sam Mettert to a minor league […]

After a Week 4 hamstring injury put Lamar Jackson on the shelf, he finally made his return in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins. As Week 11 approaches, Jackson found himself dealing with a yet another ailment. The quarterback made his return to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday’s session with a knee injury, via […]

With Rhamondre Stevenson battling a toe injury, rookie TreVeyon Henderson has taken on an advanced role for the New England Patriots. But when Stevenson does return, he will still have a large role in New England’s running back plans. He won’t play in Week 11 however, giving Henderson another opportunity to shine. Still, fantasy football […]

Since turning to Dillon Gabriel as their starting quarterback, the Cleveland Browns have gone 1-4. But as the noise surrounding backup Shedeur Sanders gets louder, the Browns aren’t budging. The Browns are still planning to give Gabriel a long leash. In turn, putting Sanders in under center hasn’t necessarily crossed Cleveland’s mind, via Jeremy Fowler […]

After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2018, the Atlanta Braves are committed to bouncing back come 2026. To do that, the Braves are keen on bringing back one of their free agents. Atlanta signed shortstop Ha-Seong Kim after his release from the Tampa Bay Rays, hoping he’d pick up his option. Instead, […]

As Chaim Bloom takes over as president of baseball operations, the St. Louis Cardinals are planning to make plenty of changes. Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray are both expected to be traded. But they aren’t the only ones. After missing the playoffs for third-straight season, the Cardinals are exploring all avenues to improve their future. […]

Austin Nola began his career with the Seattle Mariners. And as he prepares to hang up his cleats, Nola has begun a new adventure back in Seattle. The Mariners have hired Nola as their new bullpen coach, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. He had originally signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves […]

After two years with the San Diego Padres, Luis Arraez is now set to hit free agency. But if the Padres have anything to say about it, Arraez may not be leaving San Diego anytime soon. The franchise has interest in re-signing Arraez, general manager AJ Preller confirmed, via Robert Murray of FanSided. There is […]

With the Pittsburgh Pirates in perpetual purgatory, Paul Skenes has seen his name come up in trade rumors. However, the Pirates don’t plan on doing anything drastic. Pittsburgh won’t be trading Skenes anytime soon, at least in general manager Ben Cherington’s eyes. When discussing his ace’s immediate future, Cherrington sent a blunt message, via Robert […]

The Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers have both made the playoffs the past two seasons. In turn, their managers have taken home plenty of hardware. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt was named the American League Manager of the Year in 2025 while Pat Murphy of the Brewers took home the NL award. It was a repeat […]

After missing the playoffs for the first time in 2018, the Atlanta Braves are entering the offseason looking to turn things around. After their latest injury update, the Braves will be entering hot stove season with some extra momentum. Spencer Schwellenbach is now pain-free, general manager Alex Anthopolous confirmed to Jon Morosi of the MLB […]

After a 2-8 start to the season, the New York Giants decided to fire head coach Brian Daboll. It wasn’t soon after that Bill Belichick’s name was hypothesized as his potential replacement. However, Belichick isn’t outwardly pining for the Giants job, at least yet. In a very classic Belichick response, the North Carolina head coach […]

After not even sniffing the playoffs over the last six seasons, the Washington Nationals decided to make major organizational changes. Now, the latest addition to new manager Blake Butera’s staff has been named. The Nationals have hired Simon Mathews as their next pitching coach, via Russell Dorsey and Jake Mintz of Yahoo Sports. Mathews most […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to bounce back after falling to the New England Patriots in Week 10. But as they prepare to face the Buffalo Bills, the Buccaneers will be without one of their running backs. Rookie Josh Williams has been suspended six games without pay for violating the NFL’s Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy, […]

The Washington Nationals have hit the reset button on their organization, hiring a new president of baseball operations and manager. Their next move could be trading away one of their best assets. MacKenzie Gore is coming off of his first All-Star appearance for the Nationals. But as Washington looks to shake things up, Gore would […]

As the Arizona Diamondbacks try to make it back to the World Series, Ketel Marte has seen his name come up in trade rumors. With the hot stove about to truly heat up, those rumors are starting to buzz again. Marte is due $71 million through the 2030 season. Furthermore, a no-trade clause is soon […]

After a strong postseason run with the Toronto Blue Jays, Max Scherzer is now set to hit free agency. Despite entering his age-41 season, the right-hander is still drawing interest across the league. The San Francisco Giants are now known as one of the teams who could make a run at Scherzer, via Ken Rosenthal […]

The Minnesota Twins have already made a massive change to their organization, hiring Derek Shelton as their next manager. Even more changes could be on the horizon for the Twins as they evaluate their roster. Minnesota has been no stranger to trades, hosting a deadline fire sale that saw most of their roster depleted. However, […]

After reaching the Wild Card Round in 2025, the Boston Red Sox are now heavily evaluating their roster. Outfielder Jarren Duran’s future in Boston has now come into serious question. Duran heard his name plenty in the lead up to the MLB trade deadline. However, the Red Sox decided to wait and roster him the […]

When it comes to the 2025 MLB free agency class, there is perhaps no bigger name available than outfielder Kyle Tucker. Which makes him signing with the Tampa Bay Rays seemingly unlikely. However, the Rays have a new ownership group spearheaded by Patrick Zapulski. They could look to make a splash as they take over […]

With the Chicago Bears facing numerous secondary injuries, the franchise turned to free agent CJ Gardner-Johnson. In their 24-20 victory over the New York Giants in Week 10, that addition proved crucial. The Giants looked to be in full control, up 17-7 as the fourth quarter was approaching. But then Gardner-Johnson forced a fumble from […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has targeted Rome Odunze heavily throughout the 2025 season. However, it wasn’t enough for Rome’s dad James Odunze. He caused some drama on social media with numerous tweets about his son’s usage. Against the Giants in Week 10 though, Odunze proved with his play how vital of an asset he […]

With the Chicago Bears once again trailing late, quarterback Caleb Williams was forced to don his Superman cape. But the moment didn’t get too bright, as he helped lead the Bears to a 24-20 victory over the New York Giants. Chicago looked doomed heading into the fourth quarter. But Williams only kept his foot on […]

The New Orleans Saints marched into Bank of America Stadium and handed the Carolina Panthers a 17-7 loss. In the win, Tyler Shough set new Saints history. He became the first rookie quarterback in New Orleans history to win a game since 1981, via Jeff Duncan of The Times-Picayune. Seeing as Dave Wilson, the rookie […]

The New England Patriots are looking to earn a signature win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10. With a pair of explosive plays, the Patriots have proven that they’re legit. Wide receiver Kyle Williams started the party with a 72-yard touchdown pass. Then, running back TreVeyon Henderson broke off a 55-yard touchdown rush. […]

On the back of quarterback Jaxson Dart, the New York Giants have taken a 17-7 lead over the Chicago Bears. When Dart drops back to pass, Darius Slayton has been his favorite receiver. As it stands, Slayton leads the team with three receptions for 85 yards. However, a hamstring injury threatened his status the rest […]

The New England Patriots are looking to prove they’re true playoff contenders when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10. Wide receiver Kyle Williams put the Patriots on the map with a history-setting touchdown pass. Trailing 7-0, quarterback Drake Maye found Williams for a 72-yard touchdown pass. It was the longest passing […]

While it took overtime, the Indianapolis Colts moved to 8-2 on the season with a 31-25 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. In the win, running back Jonathan Taylor put on a show. Overall, Taylor turned 32 carries into 244 yards and three touchdowns. His final score, which came from eight yards out, secured the win […]

The Chicago Bears had a fairy quiet trade deadline, acquiring pass rusher Joe Tyron-Shoyinka for a late round pick. But as they prepare for the second half of the season, the perfect free agent still remains available. Chicago has dealt with some crucial injuries to their secondary. Both Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon have been […]

The New York Giants will be looking to end a three-game losing streak when they take on the Chicago Bears in Week 10. But when it comes to who is handling the kicking duties, New York will have a new name at the helm. As he continues to battle through a neck injury, Graham Gano […]

For the first time since 2018, the Atlanta Braves missed out on the playoffs in 2025. Perhaps a big splash in free agency is what the Braves need to get back on top. There will be plenty of big names that fit what Atlanta is building. Long-time Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette has now […]