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After winning a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, slugger Teoscar Hernandez will be one of the most sought after free agents. Amidst a sea of expected suitors, two NL East hopefuls have emerged as serious landing spots. The Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles have both shown interest in Hernandez, via Jon Morosi […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a major addition on defense when they acquired Preston Smith in a trade with the Green Bay Packers. As Smith gets settled into his new NFL home, he revealed exactly why he got dealt from the Packers. Green Bay plays in a 4-3 scheme, something Smith said he didn’t feel comfortable […]

The Washington Commanders made their playoff intentions clear when they acquired cornerback Marshon Lattimore in a trade with the New Orleans Saints. As Lattimore prepares to join the Commanders, Washington’s brass couldn’t be happier. Head coach Dan Quinn kept it simple, saying, “you had me at hello,” via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. General […]

As the 2024 NFL trade deadline came and went, the New York Giants decided against dealing linebacker Azeez Ojulari. Teams may have been unwilling to meet the Giants’ asking price. To acquire Ojulari, New York was reportedly asking for at least a fifth-round pick, via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The Arizona Cardinals acquiring Baron Browning […]

When the 2025 season comes around, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette will be entering the final year of his contract. However, the Blue Jays aren’t immediately taking that as a reason to trade him away. As Toronto flew out of the playoff race, Bichette saw his name come up in trade rumors more often. […]

While the New York Mets went on a whirlwind playoff run, they fell just short to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. As they set their sights to the 2025 season, the Mets could add a powerful bat to their lineup to help get over the hump. Willy Adames is set […]

While the Baltimore Orioles made the playoffs for the second time in Brandon Hyde’s tenure, they fell short in the Wild Card Series. As the Orioles look to make a deeper run in 2025, Hyde is looking to bring an experienced mind onto his staff. Baltimore is interested in hiring David Ross as their next […]

The Houston Astros made the playoffs for the eighth-straight year in 2024. However, after getting bounced in the Wild Card round, the Astros are looking to add some reinforcements. Houston acquired outfielder Taylor Trammell in a trade with the New York Yankees, via Chandler Rome of The Athletic. What the Astros gave up in return […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still celebrating their 2024 World Series championship. Their excitement would be even stronger if Los Angeles were to add another top flight pitcher to their rotation for the 2025 campaign. Blake Snell has been deemed a potential Dodgers free agency addition, via ESPN. By nature of winning the World Series, […]

As the Cincinnati Bengals took down the Las Vegas Raiders 41-24 in Week 9, wide receiver Jermaine Burton was on the sidelines. However, head coach Zac Taylor doesn’t expect that to be the norm moving forward. Burton was a healthy scratch for missing Saturday’s walkthrough. Taylor said that he was a big part of the […]

Cameron Jordan has seen it all over his 14-year tenure with the New Orleans Saints. But after the team’s latest loss, all Jordan can do is apologize. The Saints suffered a narrow 23-22 loss at the hands of the Carolina Panthers in Week 9. Like all fans in New Orleans, Jordan was reeling after the […]

With Bryce Young back under center, the Carolina Panthers earned a narrow 23-22 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 9. However, head coach Dave Canales didn’t confirm if that would be the status quo moving forward. Instead, Canales said he plans to watch the film and get all his ducks in a row […]

The Cleveland Browns’ 27-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers could mark the final time Myles Garrett and Za’Darius Smith share a field together. Smith has been the subject of trade rumors, some saying a deal is imminent. While Garrett knows Smith gives the Browns a stronger offense line, he isn’t working in the front […]

The Buffalo Bills were engaged in a tight-knit battle against the Miami Dolphins in Week 9. With an opportunity to steal a victory, Tyler Bass didn’t miss his shot. With five seconds left on the clock, Bass prepared for a 61-yard field goal. He sunk it right between the uprights, giving Buffalo a 30-27 victory. […]

While the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots might not be the talk of the NFL, someone has to come away from their Week 9 matchup with a win. It’ll be much harder for the Titans without one of their star defensive players. Safety Quandre Diggs was carted to the locker room after suffering a […]

While the New England Patriots picked up a shocking win over the New York Jets in Week 8, they still seem like one of the more obvious sellers entering the trade deadline. But as New England receive calls, they’ve already taken two players off of the trade block. Safety Kyle Dugger and defensive tackle Davon […]

Cavan Biggio appeared in just four games as a member of the Atlanta Braves. And for the foreseeable future, that’s exactly where his tenure will end. Biggio has elected to become a free agent, via David O’Brien of The Athletic. After being removed from the 40-man roster, Biggio decided to seek a new opportunity rather […]

The Los Angeles Angels started the offseason with a bang, landing Jorge Soler in a trade with the Atlanta Braves. This time around, the Angels swung a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Los Angeles has acquired utility man Scott Kingery from Philadelphia for cash considerations, the team announced. Kingery has spent his entire five-year MLB […]

Before the Los Angeles Dodgers can even soak in their World Series victory, MLB has seen its first offseason trade. The Los Angeles Angels have acquired slugger Jorge Soler from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Griffin Canning. Both teams underwent very different seasons in 2024. The Braves made the playoffs as a Wild Card […]

When star Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson missed practice on Wednesday, it was just seen as a common day of rest. However, a second day away from the practice field is beginning to make fans feel uneasy. Jackson was absent from Thursday’s practice, via Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Baltimore’s quarterback is battling through knee […]

While they had a winning 83-79 record, the St. Louis Cardinals missed the playoffs for the second year in a row. As they prepare for the 2025, the Cardinals are preparing for sweeping changes across the organization. St. Louis is not picking up the 2025 option on Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson and Kenyan Middleton’s contracts, […]

While the Detroit Lions earned a monstrous 52-14 victory over the Tennessee Titans, Jared Goff wasn’t the conductor of chaos. He was forced to battle through an ankle all game and was seen limping on the field. Goff didn’t practice on Wednesday due to his ankle injury, via Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit. However, […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been without cornerback DaRon Bland for the entire season as he battled through a foot injury. But as the Cowboys prepare to take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9, Bland is now ready to make his debut. Dallas is activating Bland off of injured reserve, via Jordan Schultz of Fox […]

Quarterback Russell Wilson is now 2-0 as the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback. But even a perfect record hasn’t made the Steelers forget about Justin Fields. Wilson is still expected to be the starter when Pittsburgh returns from their bye in Week 10. However, Fields could still return under center. It isn’t out of the equation […]

The Houston Texans moved to 6-2 with their win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 8. But as they look to chase a Super Bowl, the Texans could tinker with their roster ahead of the trade deadline. That includes trading away guard Kenyon Green. The former first-round pick is on the radar of many teams […]

The New York Yankees lived to fight another day with their 11-4 Game 4 World Series victory. As they prepare for Game 5, the Yankees had to bring back an old friend for some extra luck. New York legend Hideki Matsui will be throwing out the first pitch, via Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. First […]

With their 11-4 victory in Game 4, the New York Yankees staved off elimination and kept their World Series hopes alive. But moreso than just survive, Anthony Rizzo wants to see the Yankees make a run for it. The first baseman has been in a similar position before, with the Chicago Cubs in 2016. New […]

If there’s one person who knows how to play shortstop for the New York Yankees, it’s Derek Jeter. But after his Game 4 World Series performance, Anthony Volpe is proving the Yankees have another shortstop phenom in their ranks. Volpe’s third inning grand slam ultimately drove in the winning runs in New York’s 11-4 victory. […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers took on the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the World Series, Mookie Betts was involved in one of the game’s most controversial plays. But after the game, Betts decided to take the humble approach. In the bottom of the first inning, a fan literally reached over the first […]

With their backs against the wall, the New York Yankees kept their World Series hopes alive with an 11-4 Game 4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the process, the Yankees accomplished a World Series feat not seen in over 50 years. New York forced a Game 5 after trailing 3-0 for the first […]

The Miami Dolphins saw Tua Tagovailoa’s injury return spoiled by a 28-27 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. If safety Jevon Holland were to have suffered a major injury, it would’ve only made matters worse. However, it appears that Holland has avoided a long-term injury. The safety isn’t expected to miss significant time or need to […]

The Chicago White Sox and Miami Marlins were two of the worst teams in MLB during the 2024 season. As they look to rewrite their franchise’s narrative, both teams have their eyes on the same managerial candidate. Craig Albernaz has become a serious person of interest in both job hunt’s, via Jon Heyman of the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans were all holding their breath when Shohei Ohtani suffered a shoulder injury in Game 2 of the World Series. However, Dave Roberts has eased all of their concerns heading into Game 3. Roberts confirmed that Ohtani is, “in a great spot,” and will be playing in Game 3, via Karl Ravech […]

After another long concussion layoff, Tua Tagovailoa is finally ready to make his Miami Dolphins return. But as he steps under center, Tagovailoa’s former head coach Nick Saban is preaching caution. His most recent marked Tagovailoa’s third concussion in a three-year span. While Mike McDaniel says all medical experts saw no reason for the quarterback […]

In an effort to continue their undefeated season, the Kansas City Chiefs traded for star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Coming from the Tennessee Titans, Hopkins has found a new lease on his NFL life. Compared to the Chiefs’ 6-0 record, the Titans are entering Week 8 at 1-5. Furthermore, Kansas City is actively defending their […]

The Carolina Panthers are in desperate need of an offensive spark. Luckily for them, Adam Thielen will soon be ready to come to the rescue. The Panthers opened up the wide receiver’s 21-day practice window on Wednesday, via Field Yates of ESPN. Thielen has been out since Week 4 as he battles through a hamstring injury. […]

Maxx Crosby and the Las Vegas Raiders dropped to 2-5 after their 20-15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 7. However, Crosby still managed to find a silver lining. After the game, Crosby met up with Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford to exchange pleasantries. There, the Raiders star let Stafford know how […]

The Chicago Bears entered their bye week with a 4-2 record following a three-game win streak. However, as the trade deadline approaches, the Bears might be better suited off as sellers. That’s not to say Chicago can’t swing a big trade in their favor and bolster their playoff chase. However, the Bears have depth at […]

The Seattle Seahawks watched DK Metcalf get carted off the field in Week 7 after suffering a concerning knee injury. But while the cart’s usage sounded alarms, Metcalf seems to have avoided a season-altering injury. In fact, Metcalf is ‘hopeful’ to suit up for Seattle’s Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, via Jeremy Fowler […]