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The New York Mets were highly invested in Yoshinobu Yamamoto before he decided to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. With Yamamoto now unobtainable, the Mets have shifted their focus to another pitcher on the free agent market. New York is showing strong interest in Lucas Giolito, via Mike Puma of the New York Post. […]

Even with the chaos surrounding the Washington Commanders, Sam Howell at least seemed locked in as the team’s starting quarterback. However, Howell has only added to the dysfunction with his performance against the New York Jets in Week 16. Howell was benched in favor of Jacoby Brissett with just over five minutes left in the […]

Ja’Marr Chase was on the sidelines as the Cincinnati Bengals fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16. As the Bengals prepare for their Week 17 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, head coach Zac Taylor is hoping Chase will be on the field. However, Taylor is officially listing Chase as day-to-day, via Charlie Goldsmith […]

The Cleveland Browns have been in the NFL since 1950. However, the Browns have never had a wide receiver quite like Amari Cooper. In the first drive of the Browns’ Week 16 matchup against the Houston Texans, Cooper caught a 53-yard pass. The grab put Cooper over 1,000 receiving yards on the season. He became […]

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots had a season to forget in 2023. But as rumors fly rampant about Belichick’s future, Robert Kraft has yet to make any final decisions for the Patriots. Belichick and Kraft have not yet met to discuss the head coach’s 2024 future, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. […]

Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson was one of the pioneers of bringing the griddy to the NFL. Before the Vikings took on the Lions in Week 16, Jefferson gave some savage griddy advice to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Schefter infamously tore his meniscus when trying to hit the griddy. Speaking with Jefferson, the ESPN analyst […]

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers didn’t get the grandiose debut he was hoping for with the New York Jets. As he prepares for his 2024 revival, Rodgers is looking to bring some old friends to the Jets. Rodgers brought wide receivers Randall Cobb and Allen Lazard along with him to New York. Now, he has a 2024 […]

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud saw his dazzling rookie season come to a halt due to his nagging concussion. But with the Texans firmly in the playoff hunt, Stroud is looking to ensure he doesn’t miss much more time. Stroud was already ruled out for Week 16 with his concussion. However, he is making strides […]

The Minnesota Vikings are preparing for a crucial battle with the Detroit Lions in Week 16. Detroit certainly wasn’t expecting to see Nick Mullens at quarterback when they faced the Vikings for the first time in 2023. However, Kirk Cousins’ injury and Josh Dobbs’ benching has led to Mullens being under center. The quarterback has […]

Christmas came a bit early for Mason Rudolph and the Pittsburgh Steelers when they defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16. As Rudolph led the way, Cameron Heyward felt the quarterback deserved to play in the reindeer games. Heyward gave Rudolph the game ball after the Steelers beat the Bengals, 34-11. The quarterback was overjoyed […]

When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers replaced Tom Brady with Baker Mayfield at quarterback, not many expected it to be a ravishing success. But with the Buccaneers in the NFC South hunt, Mayfield might not be leaving Tampa Bay anytime soon. There is mutual interest between Mayfield and the Buccaneers to agree to an extension that […]

As the Chicago Bears finish out their season, Justin Fields will be auditioning to prove he should remain the starting quarterback. However, two of Fields and the Bears best offensive weapons won’t be at 100 percent entering their Week 16 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Tight end Cole Kmet is expected to play, although he […]

Mason Rudolph and the Pittsburgh Steelers got back into the win column with a Week 16 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. But as the Steelers prepare for Week 17, head coach Mike Tomlin still isn’t settled as to who will play QB. Rudolph was under center due to Kenny Pickett’s ankle injury. Despite his performance, […]

The Detroit Tigers have been one of the most surprising teams of the offseason, seemingly making an earnest NL Central push. The Tigers aren’t finished adding as Detroit has added another pitcher to their roster. Detroit has signed Shelby Miller to a one-year contract with an option, via Kiley McDaniel of ESPN. Miller will make […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have thrown payroll in the wind, spending whatever it takes to boost their World Series potential. The Dodgers latest deal came in the form of Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s 12-year $325 million contract. Yamamoto’s contract isn’t as convoluted as Shohei Ohtani’s, but there are some provisions. The star pitcher will have opt out […]

As the Tennessee Titans prepare to take on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16, Will Levis is not a certainty to be under center. However, Levis is trying to push through his injury and suit up. The quarterback made his return to practice on Friday. Head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed that Levis will be listed […]

From injuries across the roster to Brandon Staley’s firing, nothing has seemed to go right for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2023. As a potential white flag waiving move, the Chargers have made a puzzling decision on the defensive side of the ball. Los Angeles has waived Sebastian Joseph-Day, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL […]

At this point in the season, the Arizona Cardinals are playing for pride and getting a glimpse of their future. However, it’ll be hard for the Cardinals to evaluate their roster without their best receiver. Head coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed that Hollywood Brown won’t play in Week 16 against the Chicago Bears, via Josh Weinfuss […]

New York Yankees top prospect Jasson Dominguez got his first call up to the major league in 2023. However, his Yankees debut was cut short as the star outfielder suffered a torn UCL. Dominguez was forced to undergo Tommy John surgery. While there’s still no timetable for his return, manager Aaron Boone is optimistic in […]

The San Diego Padres are fresh off of clear Juan Soto’s contract off their books with his trade to the New York Yankees. But even with some salary relief, the Padres aren’t in a position to be big spenders in free agency. San Diego is said to only have $20-$25 million to spend in free […]

With Yoshinobu Yamamoto seeing numerous suitors, the MLB is about to welcome another elite Japanese talent to their ranks. However, oftentimes players who start in MLB will look to go overseas to rejuvenate their baseball career. Former Milwaukee Brewers All-Star Jesus Aguilar has become the latest to join Nippon Professional Baseball. Aguilar is signing with […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are stuck in a crossroads between contending and rebuilding. But whatever their plan ends up becoming, the Brewers wanted to ensure they were locked in behind the plate. Milwaukee has signed catcher Eric Haase to a one-year contract, the team announced. Haase has spent his entire major league career playing in the […]

The Los Angeles Angels are reeling after losing Shohei Ohtani to the Los Angeles Dodgers. No player is going to come even close to replacing Ohtani. But the Angels still need hitters on their roster. Los Angeles has signed Jake Marisnick to a minor league contract, the team announced. Marisnick has been on a lengthy […]

The Kansas City Chiefs took down the New England Patriots in a game that was closer than many expected in Week 15. After the Chiefs 27-17 victory, Travis Kelce met up with Bill Belichick after the game. Belichick’s seat is hotter than ever before in the midst of a 3-11 season. Even if the Patriots […]

Derrick Henry has spent his entire eight-year career with the Tennessee Titans. Now immortalized in Titans history, Henry is always giving back to the city of Tennessee. The star running back took children from the Boys & Girls Club of America on a holiday shopping spree. Henry gave each child a $350 gift card to […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have already seen their organization undergo numerous changes. Trading Corbin Burnes would surely usher in a new era for the Brewers. However, Milwaukee is reluctant to trade Burnes. One reason being how their Josh Hader deal went down at the 2022 deadline. Brewers owner Mark Attansio not only wants to compete, but […]

With Joe Burrow signed to a long-term contract extension, the Cincinnati Bengals weren’t expecting to turn to Jake Browning at quarterback. But with Browning now under center, the QB has made the most of his opportunity. In his latest heroic effort, Browning led the Bengals to an overtime win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week […]

As Tommy DeVito has taken the NFL world by storm with the New York Giants, so has his agent Sean Stellato. While Stellato has earned plenty of fans, he has at least one hater in Todd McShay. Before Stellato was an NFL agent and the pride of Italy, he was a high school quarterback in […]

No one expected Zac Gallen and the Arizona Diamondbacks to reach the World Series in 2023. But after expericing vast postseason success, Gallen is looking to ensure that the Diamondbacks prove they’re here to stay and that their run wasn’t a fluke. Reaching the playoffs as a Wild Card team, Arizona took down the likes […]

The Baltimore Orioles are coming off of one of their best seasons in recent memory with 101 wins and an AL East title. With their future looking bright, the Orioles now know where their home games will be held for their next three decades. They won’t be going anywhere, as the Orioles have reached an […]

Nothing has gone right for the Carolina Panthers in 2023 as they’ve already fired head coach Frank Reich. But in Week 15, the Panthers were able to prove the doubters wrong and pick up a win against the Atlanta Falcons. The victory was only the second of the year for the Panthers. But by beating […]

The New York Jets have been in constant quarterback purgatory since Aaron Rodgers’ injury. With Zach Wilson now suffering an injury of his own, the Jets are once again looking for answers at QB. Robert Saleh confirmed that Zach Wilson is in the concussion protocol. If he doesn’t clear the protocol, the Jets will start […]

While the Detroit Lions have been on an intense trek to the playoffs, some help on the defensive side of the ball would go a long way. Luckily for the Lions, some defensive reinforcements seem to be on the way. Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that CJ Gardner-Johnson is slated to be designated to return […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been anything but consistent, alternating winning and losing streaks. But with the Falcons still in NFC South contention, Arthur Smith’s seat has gotten a lot cooler. Atlanta isn’t expected to fire Smith after the 2023 season barring a late season collapse, via Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano of ESPN. With the […]

The Cleveland Browns have been no stranger to injuries this season. This time around, the Browns are at risk of losing two key defenders for the remainder of the season. Cleveland has already lost safety Grant Delpit for the season after he suffered a groin injury. The Browns are placing him on IR, via Ari […]

With the New England Patriots struggling mightily in 2023, the future of head coach Bill Belichick has come into question. Belichick has seen the rumors and responded in a way all Patriots fans have been getting used to. Rumors circulated on Tuesday that the Patriots were planning on moving on from Belichick after the season. […]

The Chicago Bears swung an eye-opening trade when they landed Montez Sweat from the Washington Commanders. Early into his Bears tenure, Sweat is proving to be a defensive player Chicago can build around. Sweat and the Bears took down the Detroit Lions in Week 14, 28-13. Chicago’s defensive star said the Bears had a direct […]

At 5-8, the Los Angeles Chargers have not had the season fans were hoping for in 2023. Due to their continuous struggles, many have called for the Chargers to move on from head coach Brandon Staley after the season. However, Derwin James isn’t necessarily one of those people. While he is aware of the criticism, […]

In the midst of the San Francisco 49ers Week 14 win over the Seattle Seahawks, linebacker Fred Warner got into a heated scuffle with wide receiver DK Metcalf. While emotions clearly got the best of both players, Warner decided to play it cool after the game was over. Metcalf was ultimately ejected from the game […]