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While the San Diego Padres traded Juan Soto the the New York Yankees, their almost $157 million payroll still paints the team as one that wants to compete. But if things go south for the Padres, Ha-Seong Kim could become their next trade candidate. Kim has received significant trade interest from numerous teams across the […]

While the San Francisco Giants have been active in the free agency and trade market, their offseason pales in comparison to that of the Los Angeles Dodgers. But as the Giants look to stay afloat in the NL West, San Francisco has their eyes on an upper echelon slugger. The Giants are, “in talks” with […]

With an influx of young talent, the Cincinnati Reds will push for a playoff spot in 2024. To support their youth, the Reds have brought in a longtime MLB veteran. Cincinnati has signed Josh Harrison to a minor-league contract, via MSM Sports. The utility player received an invite to spring training. If Harrison were to […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been active throughout the postseason, looking to bounce back from their disastrous 2023. After adding a trio of starters to their rotation, the Cardinals are now focused on adding to their bullpen. St. Louis has had ongoing conversations with former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Ryan Brasier, via Derrick Goold of […]

Every team in the NFL has come to realize how hard it is defending Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. As he watches Kelce dominate on the field, a former All-Pro is still trying to decipher the best way to bring him down. Retiring from the Carolina Panthers halfway through Kelce’s career, Luke Kuechly […]

With Mike Macdonald becoming the Seattle Seahawks next head coach, only the Washington Commanders have an opening. But if the Commanders were to offer their job to Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, Washington would have a new head coach. Quinn is expected to accept the Commanders offer should they choose him for their next […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are still searching for their first playoff appearance 2015. While they’re latest deal won’t catapult the Pirates to the World Series, it will add some depth to Pittsburgh’s pitching staff. Wily Peralta has agreed to a minor-league contract with the Pirates, via Robert Murray of FanSided. While the financials of the deal […]

Over 14 years, Marc Gasol crafted his NBA legacy. He certainly became a legend with the Memphis Grizzlies after spending 11 years in the organization. But after countless wins and numerous accolades, Gasol is ready to hang up his shoes. Gasol officially announced his retirement on Wednesday, via Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian. The […]

The Seattle Mariners swung another trade when they landed Max Kepler from the Minnesota Twins. But if it were up to the Mariners, they would’ve added much more than just Polanco. Seattle inquired about Kepler’s availability during trade discussions. However, those talks never gained any real traction, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. Kepler […]

Alex Smith was still the quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs when the team drafted Patrick Mahomes. But for numerous members of the Chiefs, Mahomes was already a star before Kansas City even selected him. When Smith was in the quarterback room, he remembered now GM Brett Veach and head coach Andy Reid showing tape […]

As the Seattle Seahawks look for their next head coach, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson seemed like a prime candidate. However, with Johnson pulling out of the race, the Seahawks must now look elsewhere. In Seattle’s head coach pursuit, New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka has emerged as a strong candidate, via Dan […]

On March 19, gamers everywhere will be able to play the brand new MLB The Show 24. When they pick up their copies, fans will immediately recognize Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Guerrero was named the cover athlete for MLB The Show 24, the league announced. The Blue Jays star understands how important […]

With Vic Fangio bolting for the Philadelphia Eagles, the Miami Dolphins are now in need of a defensive coordinator. As they go through their widespread search, Lane Kiffin’s brother has come of interest to the Dolphins. Chris Kiffin – who is the Houston Texans linebackers coach – will interview for Miami’s defensive coordinator vacancy on […]

The Texas Rangers are still celebrating winning the first World Series title in franchise history. But as the Rangers look to defend their crown, manager Bruce Bochy is eyeing an old friend. Texas has had internal discussions on signing slugger Brandon Belt, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. Bringing in Belt would allow the […]

Of all the big name players still available in MLB free agency, Matt Chapman has had arguably the quietest offseason. But with the Toronto Blue Jays going elsewhere in the infield, Chapman has become the focal point of two franchises. The San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs have been deemed two prime free agent destinations […]

As they head into the offseason, fixing the offense will be a top priority for the Steelers. With numerous changes expected, Najee Harris’ immediate future with the Steelers has come into question. Pittsburgh has until May 2 to make a decision on Harris’ fifth-year option. The option would pay $6.7 million. Owner Art Rooney and […]

After missing out on Shohei Ohtani, the Toronto Blue Jays have been scouring the free agent market for some needed bats. In their quest for offense, the Blue Jays have turned to a former Red Sox slugger. Toronto has signed Justin Turner to a one-year contract, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network. Turner will […]

The Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers entered the NFC Championship Game with two entirely different storylines. It made for appointment television with a record number of NFL fans tuning in to see the battle. Almost 57 million people watched the NFC Championship Game. It marks Fox’s highest viewership of the game since 2012 and […]

The Minnesota Vikings were hampered by injuries throughout the 2023 season. One of the Vikings players to go down was star tight end TJ Hockenson. Hockenson tore his ACL and MCL in a Week 16 loss to the Detroit Lions. On Monday, the tight end underwent surgery to fix his torn right ACL, via Kevin […]

Despite winning over 100 games and the AL East, the Baltimore Orioles have had a relatively quiet offseason. While a trade for Chicago White Sox ace Dylan Cease would certainly send shockwaves, a deal is seeming less likely for the Orioles. Trade talks between Baltimore and Chicago over Cease have stopped, according to Bob Nightengale […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made their World Series intentions clear when they signed Shohei Ohtani to a $700 million contract. But with a new look roster, the expectations surrounding the Dodgers will be high. Chris Taylor is well aware of how the Dodgers will be viewed entering the upcoming season. With Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto […]

In what has almost become a yearly tradition, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have advanced to the Super Bowl. This time around, the Chiefs had to travel to take on the Baltimore Ravens. Mahomes and company responded with a 17-10 victory. With the Chiefs winning yet another AFC title, the quarterback couldn’t be […]

The Baltimore Ravens saw their season end in the AFC Championship Game at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs. But for Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, an ending can just be the beginning in his NFL coaching career. Macdonald is scheduled to meet with Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris, Adam Peters and high ranking […]

Despite dealing with numerous injuries across their offense, the Cleveland Browns still found a way to reach the playoffs. Still, that didn’t stop the Browns from firing offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt. To replace Van Pelt, the Browns have hired Ken Dorsey as their next OC, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. Dorsey began the 2023 […]

For the third time in the past five years, the Kansas City Chiefs will be playing for the Super Bowl. The NFL couldn’t hold their excitement in after seeing the Chiefs take down the Baltimore Ravens to secure their spot. Patrick Mahomes and company came away with a 17-10 victory after entering the contest as […]

As teams around the NFL look for their next head coach, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has seen his name come up in numerous searches. But with head coach opportunities dwindling, Quinn has a backup plan should he not land a new role. If Quinn isn’t hired as a head coach, he is planning […]

Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are involved in an intense battle for the AFC Championship against the Baltimore Ravens. As the Chiefs look to make another trip to the Super Bowl, Kelce continued leading Kansas City’s pass attack by setting an NFL postseason record. Before halftime, Kelce made his 152nd-career reception in the […]

Harold Ramirez had a breakout 2023 campaign with the Tampa Bay Rays. But with the Rays always tinkering with their roster, Ramirez has now found himself on the trade block. Ramirez has been playing for Tiburones in the Venezuelan Winter League. He has been taking reps at centerfield, increase his potential value for Tampa Bay […]

The Los Angeles Angels have already lost Shohei Ohtani to the Los Angeles Dodgers. But as the Angels try to pick up the pieces, the Dodgers may once again win out in the Los Angeles free agency battle. The Angels have been showing interest in utility player Kike Hernandez. However, some around the league believe […]

While Chicago White Sox ace Dylan Cease has been one of the most talked about players on the trade market, a deal has never appeared close to being completed. But with the Seattle Mariners now in the mix, the White Sox have a new option when it comes to trading Cease. Seattle has ‘secretly entered,’ […]

The San Francisco 49ers have an opportunity to avenge their NFC Championship Game misfortunes with a high-powered matchup against the Detroit Lions. Having Deebo Samuel on the field would give the 49ers a much higher chance of winning. Luckily for San Francisco, Samuel seems to be taking the steps to suit up. Samuel looked strong […]

Despite a grueling regular season, the Kansas City Chiefs have battled their way into an AFC Championship Game matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. But when the Chiefs line up against the Ravens, Kansas City will be without numerous key contributors. The Chiefs have ruled out Joe Thuney, Derrick Nnadi, Skyy Moore and Prince Tega Wanogho […]

When the Baltimore Ravens face the Kansas City Chiefs, star tight end Mark Andrews will be back on the field catching passes from Lamar Jackson. Having Andrews as a receiving option will be a massive boost for Jackson and the entire Ravens offense. Andrews was recently cleared from his ankle injury and activated to the […]

As teams around MLB look for starting pitcher, Chicago White Sox ace Dylan Cease was once consider one of better players available on the trade market. However, as the White Sox look towards Opening Day, more and more signs point to Cease remaining on the roster. Chicago is asking for the “sun and moon,” in […]

While it may be considered a down year by his standards, Stefon Diggs was still the Buffalo Bills best receiving weapon. Despite the Bills once again hitting a playoff speed bump, Diggs still ended the year with some extra hardware in his trophy case. Diggs was named to the Pro Bowl, replacing Cleveland Browns star […]

While the Green Bay Packers made a run to the Divisional Round, they decided to move on from defensive coordinator Joe Barry. As the Packers look to find their Barry replacement, former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley has emerged as a candidate. Green Bay will interview Staley for their defensive coordinator vacancy, via […]

The Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs could both use some help in their bullpen. Luckily for both teams, a former Houston Astros reliever remains available on the free agent market. Both the Red Sox and Cubs have expressed interest in right-handed reliever Ryne Stanek, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. There is no word […]

After a disappointing season, the New York Giants enter their offseason with Saquon Barkley headed to free agency. But if it were up to Kayvon Thibodeaux, the Giants would have already locked Barkley up to a long-term contract. Thibodeaux wasn’t upset that New York signed quarterback Daniel Jones to a $160 million contract. Moreso, he […]

Domingo German has been out of baseball since his controversial exit from the New York Yankees. But a path back to MLB for German is clear with numerous teams eyeing his return. The Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles are amongst the six teams showing interest in German. The New York Mets are one of […]