Dan Fappiano Articles - Page 24

As the Boston Red Sox try to stay afloat in the AL East, adding to their offense has been a major offseason discussion. The Red Sox are eyeing some of the biggest sluggers available, but Boston also has a backup plan. The Red Sox are still engaged in free agent conversation with Adam Duvall and […]

Jarren Duran was having a resurgent season for the Boston Red Sox before an injury ended it prematurely. But if the Red Sox were hoping to have Duran in their 2024 lineup, Boston’s wish has been granted. Duran has been medically cleared for spring training, via Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. The Red Sox […]

The Baltimore Orioles are expected to be without their star closer Felix Bautista for the entire 2024 season. But if it were up to Bautista, he would be pitching for the Orioles sooner rather than later. Recovering from Tommy John surgery, Bautista’s realistic expectations are to return by 2025’s Opening Day. However, if he gets […]

While they made a valiant effort to reach the postseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers saw their season end on Super Wild Card Weekend. The Steelers will now enter the offseason looking to improve their roster for a deeper playoff run. Pittsburgh fell to Buffalo 31-17. Quarterback Mason Rudolph got the start, completing 23-of-39 passes for 229 […]

The Houston Astros are looking to return to their World Series ways after losing in the ALCS in 2023. But as the Astros look to attack the AL West, Houston will have to do so without one of their best relievers. Kendall Graveman underwent surgery on his right shoulder. He is now expected to miss […]

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams came up just short in taking down the Detroit Lions on Super Wild Card Weekend, losing 24-23. After the game, Stafford met Lions quarterback Jared Goff in the middle of the field. When they embraced, both Stafford and Goff had nothing but respect for one another, via NFL […]

From manager to front office, the New York Mets have completely transformed their franchise through the offseason. As the Mets look for brighter days, New York is hoping Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s brother can help. The Mets have signed Vladi Miguel Guerrero to a deal that includes a $117,000 signing bonus, via Jesse Borek of MLB.com. […]

The San Diego Padres have undergone plenty of changes throughout the offseason. However, one thing that has remained is the Padres landing the top prospect on the international market. San Diego has signed Leodalis De Vries, via MLB.com’s Jesse Borek, Jesus Cano and AJ Cassavell. The shortstop ranked as the No.1 prospect available internationally, via […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are looking to turn things around after their disastrous 2023 performance. But even though there are high hopes surrounding the Cardinals, Oliver Marmol has heard the hot seat rumors surrounding his name. Marmol’s contract expires after the 2024 season, meaning St. Louis could move on with another poor campaign. While the […]

Najee Harris and the Pittsburgh Steelers saw their season come to an end after losing to the Buffalo Bills on Super Wild Card Weekend. As the Steelers look to regroup and begin to look towards next season, Harris has some suggestions. Pittsburgh fell to Buffalo 31-17. Harris got 12 carries, but converted it into just […]

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looked for their Tom Brady replacement, not many were excited about the prospects of Baker Mayfield. However, Mayfield has proven all the doubters wrong, getting the Buccaneers further into the playoffs and himself a little richer. With Tampa Bay taking down the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card Round, Mayfield […]

Chris Godwin and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers advanced in the playoffs with an impressive win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Super Wild Card Weekend. But while Godwin would surely like to take the credit, the wide receiver knows just how important defense was for the Buccaneers to secure a win. Tampa Bay came away with […]

After a successful run as manager of the Houston Astros, Dusty Baker retired from his post following the 2023 season. But when the San Francisco Giants came calling, Baker couldn’t resist coming back to baseball. San Francisco has hired Baker to an intriguing role within their front office, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The […]

While head coach Mike McDaniel showed improvement in his second year at the helm, the Miami Dolphins still fell short in the playoffs. As the Dolphins look to get over their postseason hump, McDaniel seems open to making some coaching changes. With an offensive background, McDaniel was in charge of calling Miami’s plays throughout the […]

Holding the AFC’s No. 1 seed, the Baltimore Ravens have a bye through the first round of the playoffs. But when the Ravens do return to action, Baltimore wants to ensure they have their perfect roster. To do so, Baltimore has placed defensive back Damarion Williams on injured reserve and waived Laquon Treadwell, the team […]

With the Miami Dolphins season coming to an end, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has one year remaining left on his contract. But as the Dolphins begin to imagine next year and beyond, Tagovailoa is most definitely under center. Miami lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 26-7 on Super Wild Card Weekend, ending their campaign. While the […]

Aaron Jones helped lead the Green Bay Packers to an impressive win over the Dallas Cowboys on Super Wild Card Weekend. Alongside his lethal scoring performance, Jones inspired some of his Packers teammates along the way. Jones scored three touchdowns on the way to a 48-32 victory. During the win, Green Bay wide receiver Jayden […]

The Cleveland Browns saw their season come to a close with a Wild Card loss to the Houston Texas. As the Browns bowed out, Kareem Hunt started preparing for free agent. The running back said he plans to test free agency and see what the best fit for him his. However, whether he is playing […]

The Philadelphia Phillies fell just short in their quest for a World Series appearance. But as the Phillies look to run it back, Philadelphia knows they’re better off with Zack Wheeler on their roster than not. Wheeler is set to hit free agency after the 2024 season. While the Phillies have yet to sign him […]

The Carolina Panthers were an unmitigated disaster during Bryce Young’s first year at quarterback. As the Panthers look to rise from the ashes, one of the first steps will be finding a new general manager. Two names have already popped up in Carolina’s GM search. The Panthers are interviewing Kansas City Chiefs Vice President of […]

With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears have a massive decision to make on Justin Fields. The Bears could solve their Fields problem with a trade to the Atlanta Falcons, at least according to ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. The Falcons hold the No. 8 overall pick in the […]

When the Cincinnati Reds approach 2024 Opening Day, they’ll hope to have a season as success as the Detroit Lions have had. However, the Lions’ latest historic win has put the Reds in sports history infamy. The Lions defeated the Los Angeles Rams in their Wild Card matchup, 24-23. It was the first time Detroit […]

CJ Stroud has helped completely revitalize the Houston Texans into playoff contenders. After the Texans took down the Cleveland Browns on Super Wild Card Weekend, Dalton Schultz had nothing but love for his star quarterback Stroud. Houston moved on in the playoffs with a 45-14 victory over Cleveland. Like he has been all season, Schultz […]

The Dallas Cowboys welcomed the Green Bay Packers into town for a fiery Super Wild Card Weekend matchup. But in the game that matters most, the Cowboys had their worst start of the year. Dallas was held scoreless through the first quarter of play. It was the first home game this season that the Cowboys […]

The Orlando Magic have been slumping over the past 10 games, dropping them down the Eastern Conference standings. Amid that current slide, the Magic have begun planning a pair of potential trades. Orlando is exploring what Markelle Fultz would land in a trade, via NBA insider Marc Stein. Fultz is playing on an expiring $17 […]

After winning the NFC South, Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are preparing for a battle against Jalen Hurts on Super Wild Card Weekend. Mayfield will be under center on Monday, but the Buccaneers still might need a backup plan in place. Mayfield is entering the contest with both rib and ankle injuries. His […]

With Shota Imanaga now signed, the Chicago Cubs are forging forward with crafting their perfect 2024 roster. But to Dansby Swanson, the Cubs wouldn’t be perfect without Cody Bellinger. Swanson and his teammates were speaking at 2024’s Cubs Convention. The shortstop had a candid message about Chicago’s Bellinger plans for the upcoming season, via Marquee […]

While the Baltimore Orioles won the AL East in 2023, the team entered the offseason in need of some pitching. The Orioles have been tied to many of the best pitchers on the trade market, but a deal doesn’t seem close. When it comes to Chicago White Sox ace Dylan Cease and Jesus Luzardo of […]

While the Texas Rangers are coming off their first World Series title in franchise history, the team has been relatively quiet throughout the offseason. The Rangers have been connected to star players such as Jordan Montgomery, but a deal for him or any upper echelon talent hasn’t come to fruition. That is because of Texas’ […]

JJ McCarthy, Blake Corum and Michigan football just capped off their undefeated season win a National Championship win over Washington. With McCarthy and Corum collecting their college football infinity stones with Michigan, both plays have made a decision on their NFL Draft future. Both players declared for the 2024 NFL Draft and Sunday. McCarthy and […]

The Chicago Cubs made a major free agent splash when they signed Japanese star Shota Imanaga in free agency. However, the Cubs aren’t looking to close up shop even after adding Imanaga to their roster. The left-hander signed a four-year, $53 million contract with an option that can boost it to $80 million in value. […]

The Green Bay Packers are headed on the road for a fiery playoff battle against the Dallas Cowboys on Wild Card Weekend. However, the Packers will be entering that matchup with their roster not at 100 percent. Both wide receiver Christian Watson and cornerback Jaire Alexander are questionable for the contest. Running back AJ Dillon […]

The Baltimore Orioles are looking to prove that their AL East championship was no fluke and that they’re here to stay. But as the Orioles scorch their path, it appears that it’ll be walked without a top flight free agent pitcher. Baltimore has shown interest in middle-tier pitchers from, “Marcus Stroman on down.” However, the […]

The Miami Marlins have been quiet this offseason as they’re the only team remaining to not sign a player to a major league contract. As the Marlins figure out how they want to build their roster, seemingly everyone is available for trade. That includes star second baseman Luis Arraez. Teams around the league believe that, […]

The Boston Red Sox have both traded for and away players as they construct their perfect 2024 roster. As the Red Sox look to make some noise in the AL East, two key contributors have heard their name come up in trade rumors. Boston is listening to trade offers on both Masataka Yoshida and Kenley […]

New Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow is still working to craft his vision of the Boston Red Sox. With the team in need of some offense, the Red Sox have created a potential free agent hierarchy. Boston has been tied to ex-Miami Marlins slugger Jorge Soler. But if the Red Sox were to miss, the […]

While they fell to Michigan in the National Championship Game, Washington football still put together one of the greatest seasons in program history. After an explosive campaign, star Washington football receiver Rome Odunze has made his 2024 NFL Draft decision. Odunze has decided to leave school early and officially declare for the NFL Draft, via […]

The Texas Rangers are still celebrating the first World Series championship in franchise history. But as the Rangers look to run it back, Texas had to ensure they were fully equipped. To do so, the Rangers have signed catcher Andrew Knizner to a one-year, $1,825,000 million contract, via Jon Heyman of The New York Post. […]

Since trading for Juan Soto, the New York Yankees have been focused on adding pitching. While not Blake Snell nor Jordan Montgomery, the Yankees have brought a pitcher back to New York. Luke Weaver agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with New York, via Robert Murray of FanSided. Weaver’s deal includes an option for […]