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After reaching the playoffs in 2025, the Boston Red Sox are looking to retain their spot amongst the American League elite. Figuring out their best pitching rotation will be key for 2026 success. In an effort to add more depth, the Red Sox have signed Cooper Criswell to a major-league contract, vua Robert Murray of […]

The Atlanta Braves are going through plenty of changes as an organization, seeing Walt Weiss replace Brian Snitker as manager. As they prepare to refine their roster for 2026, Atlanta has made a crucial pitching decision. The Braves have declined Pierce Johnson’s $7 million contract option, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Johnson […]

The San Diego Padres sent shockwaves through MLB when they hired Craig Stammen as their next manager. Fans have made mixed reactions to the decision. Some see the obvious Padres connection and are glad San Diego went with a former player. Others are concerned with Stammen’s lack of managerial experience. “We rock with Craig cuz […]

After missing the playoffs for the second straight season, the Tampa Bay Rays are now plotting out their offseason. Those plans started with a pair of crucial contract decisions. The Rays have picked up Brandon Lowe’s $11.5 million option for the 2026 season. Furthermore, they have agreed to a new deal with Taylor Walls where […]

In the midst of their playoff push, the Chicago Cubs acquired relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge in a trade from the Baltimore Orioles. As both teams prepare for the 2026 season, the roles have now reversed. The Orioles have acquired Kittredge in a trade from the Cubs, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Chicago will get cash […]

After sneaking into the playoffs in 2025, the Cincinnati Reds are looking to stay at the postseason table long-term. As the Reds begin crafting their 2026 plans, Cincinnati has already made a major league addition. The Reds have signed relief pitcher Keegan Thompson to a one-year contract, the team announced. Financial details have not yet […]

The New York Jets have made a blockbuster trade, sending cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts. Before the deal was made official, Gardner had one last message to Jets fans. New York acquired a pair of first-round picks for Gardner, making it a tough trade to turn down. Still, the cornerback had spent his […]

With the 2025 NFL trade deadline quickly approaching, teams around the league are looking to bolster either their roster or future. Two teams in particular look keen to make a splash. The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks have been deemed two teams who could potentially make, “holy c**p,” trades, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz. What […]

After making it back to the playoff in 2025, the Chicago Cubs aren’t looking to give up their seat at the postseason table. However, their 2026 pitching staff would look mighty different without Shota Imanaga leading the way. That is looking like more of a reality though, as the Cubs have declined their option to […]

The Colorado Rockies decided to move on from Bill Schmidt and begin a search for their next President of Baseball Operations. While the reset seemed necessary, Colorado’s front office rebuild hasn’t started as planned. The Rockies’ top two candidates in the race are no longer being considered as of Monday. Because of that, the organization […]

Alex Bregman had a successful debut with the Boston Red Sox, helping lead the franchise to the playoffs for the first time since 2021. Now, Bregman is looking to cash in. The infielder has opted out of his contract and will now become a free agent, via Jeff Passan of ESPN. Boston had originally signed […]

After missing the playoffs for the seventh-straight season, the Colorado Rockies are finally making widespread organizational changes. However, Colorado’s search for their next President of Baseball Operations has hit a devastating roadblock. The Rockies had gotten their search down to two candidates, Arizona Diamondbacks assistant general manager Amiel Sawadaye and Cleveland Guardians assistant general manager […]

The Miami Marlins are looking to make their way back into playoff contention. Now, they have another key front office piece in place. The Marlins have promoted Gabe Kapler to general manager, via Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic. He had previously served as assistant general manager. Prior to joining the Marlins, Kapler spent time as […]

Daniel Jones and the Indianapolis Colts were rolling before taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Joey Porter Jr. and the Steelers’ defense had Jones turning back the clock. Pittsburgh came away with a 27-20 victory. While Jones threw for 342 yards, he also had three interceptions. Porter said the Steelers went into the game with a […]

Running back Rico Dowdle played a crucial role in helping the Carolina Panthers knock off the Green Bay Packers in Week 9. However, he did get hit for a controversial flag. After scoring his second rushing touchdown, Dowdle was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct. During his celebration, Dowdle pumped his hips twice. The running back thinks […]

When Ben Johnson was hired as Chicago Bears head coach, it was only a matter of time before he broke out his offensive bag of tricks. The Bears’ Week 9 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals gave Johnson a perfect stage to work on. While all eyes were on quarterback Caleb Williams, wide receiver DJ Moore […]

The Chicago Bears pulled off a miraculous 47-42 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9. In the process, quarterback Caleb Williams set some eye-catching NFL history. Williams became the first QB in league history to throw for at least 275 yards, run for another 50+ and gain 20+ receiving yards, via Kevin Fishbain of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are just one game away from winning the 2025 World Series. They’ll have an opportunity to close things out at Game 6 at home. But no matter how the series concludes, Toronto’s star power has certainly risen. To Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic though, the Blue Jays’ appeal has never faltered. […]

The 2025 World Series is going back to Toronto for Game 6. The Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Dodgers battle is sure to catch the eye of many globally. At least the first five games of the World Series have been thus far. The 2025 Fall Classic has been the most-watched World Series in […]

After their Thursday Night Football loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Miami Dolphins are now 2-7 on the season. While head coach Mike McDaniel’s seat is getting theoretically hotter, he hasn’t gotten that impression from Dolphins owner Steve Ross. McDaniels was asked if his talks with Ross have gone beyond weekly game planning, inferring discussions […]

The Houston Texans bounced back in Week 8, moving to 3-4 with a 26-15 win over the San Francisco 49ers. As they prepare to take on the Denver Broncos in Week 9, more reinforcements are on the way. Wide receiver Nico Collins has cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and is on track to play. He […]

Coming out of their bye week, the Detroit Lions are gearing up for a matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Wide receiver Jameson Williams will be looking for more targets heading his way. Thus far, Williams has caught 17 passes for 289 yards and two touchdowns. However, he isn’t complaining about his limited role. Over the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have already determined that they’ll retain manager Oli Marmol in 2026. However, franchise legend Yadier Molina has teased a potential return to the dugout. That won’t be happening in 2026 though. The Cardinals currently have no plans to add Molina to their coaching staff, via Katie Woo of The Athletic. “The […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a big splash when they acquired Kyle Dugger in a trade with the New England Patriots. However, it came in the wake of a progressively more serious injury to fellow safety DeShon Elliot. Elliot was carted to the locker room with a knee injury in Week 8 and ultimately placed on […]

The Chicago Bears are looking to bounce back after their devastating loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8. With the NFL trade deadline approaching, the franchise could opt to make some serious changes. New head coach Ben Johnson is still building his offense in Chicago. There have been some highs and lows, but bottom-line, […]

Down 2-1 in the World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays needed their bats to come alive in Game 4. When the seventh inning rolled around, Toronto found their spark. But the Blue Jays were given some extra help. After Isiah Kiner-Falefa lined out to third, Andres Gimenez was initially ruled out after the throw over […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a major secondary splash on Tuesday, acquiring safety Kyle Duggar in a trade with the New England Patriots. But in turn, the Steelers saw another one of their safeties suffer a devastating fate. Pittsburgh has placed DeShon Elliot on injured reserve, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. He will now […]

While the Cleveland Browns fell 32-13 to the New England Patriots, defensive end Myles Garrett racked up an unreal five sacks. He caught the attention of many around the NFL world. That included Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams. While he was trying to lead his team to victory, he couldn’t help but be star struck […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to bounce back after their disastrous collapse against the Green Bay Packers. To help fix their secondary woes, the Steelers are looking into a standout safety still available in free agency. Pittsburgh brought in Vonn Bell for a tryout on Tuesday, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. While there is no […]

With Nick Bosa suffering a season-ending injury, the San Francisco 49ers are in need of some pass rush help. They just found some in a trade with the New England Patriots. The 49ers have acquired defensive end Keion White, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. In return, the Patriots received a sixth-round pick while […]

Star New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers finally underwent ACL surgery on Tuesday. The Giants know they aren’t going to be able to replace his production via free agency. However, somebody has to catch the ball in New York. Which is why the Giants worked out wide receiver Diontae Johnson on Tuesday, via Ari […]

Coming out of their bye week, the Las Vegas Raiders are gearing up to take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 9. However, they’ll also be paying close attention to the looming NFL trade deadline. At 2-5, the Raiders would need quite a turnaround to make the playoffs. That’s not to say its impossible, as […]

Through three quarters of their Week 8 matchup against the Green Bay Packers, the Pittsburgh Steelers looked on their way to victory. But for the fourth quarter told an entirely different story. The Packers outscored the Steelers 21-6, stealing a 35-25 victory. For Pittsburgh, it marked a historic downfall. It’s the first time the Steelers […]

After falling to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 7, the Atlanta Falcons wanted to make a statement against the 1-6 Miami Dolphins in Week 8. They did anything but, losing 34-10 and dropping to 3-4 on the season. The Falcons were without starting quarterback Michael Penix, which clearly affected their offense. However, the Dolphins […]

Myles Garrett had one of the best games you can have a a pass rusher in the NFL. And still, his Cleveland Browns fell 32-13 to the New England Patriots in Week 8. Garrett put up an unreal five sacks. However, he became the first player in NFL history to do so and still lose […]

The Carolina Panthers were already down quarterback Bryce Young in their 40-9 loss to the Buffalo Bills. But now the Panthers must deal with another concerning injury. Guard Brady Christensen is feared to have torn his Achilles, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. If tests confirm Carolina’s fears, the offensive lineman would be out […]

The Philadelphia Eagles fed Dallas Goedert heavily in their 38-20 win over the New York Giants. And now, the tight end has joined a list of elite players at the position. Goedert caught two touchdown passes in the win, giving him seven for the season. Since 2015, only two other tight ends have caught seven+ […]

Outside of a one-yard rushing touchdown, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen struggled in the first half against the Carolina Panthers. But coming out of the break, Allen re-found his playmaking abilities. On the Bills’ first drive of the second half, Allen found Khalil Shakir for a 54-yard touchdown pass. It marked the 46th game of […]

The Buffalo Bills did not play their cleanest half against the Carolina Panthers. However, they still hold a 19-3 halftime lead. Running back James Cook gave the Bills the spark they needed. Up by three with just over seven and a half minutes left in the half, Cook broke off the 64-yard touchdown run. LET […]