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With their 41-57 record, the Chicago White are far off from a postseason berth. Shortstop Tim Anderson’s name has come up in potential trade rumors as the White Sox look to potentially rebuild. Now, the buzz surrounding Anderson has only grown louder. The White Sox chances of trading Anderson are increasing, per Jon Morosi of […]

After their blistering start to the season, the Tampa Bay Rays have fallen off a bit and now trail the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East. With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the Rays will be looking for upgrades to help guide a potential postseason push. If Tampa Bay trades from their deep farm system, […]

A strong head coach sets the foundation for any successful NFL team. While it’s the offense and defense making the plays, the head coach must call the shots. If a coach doesn’t have their team prepared, it’s hard to make it far in the playoffs. Still, some coaches find themselves in a bit of a […]

With the Detroit Tigers going through another rough season, they enter the MLB trade deadline as clear sellers. If the Tigers choose to trade one of their key pitchers, the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays have emerged as two teams of interest. Michael Lorenzen’s trade value is, ‘peaking,’ as the deadline approaches, via Jon […]

The Baltimore Orioles recently placed Cedric Mullins on the 10-day injured list with a groin strain. As the Orioles continue their push for a playoff berth, Mullins’ latest injury update should have fans breathing a sigh of relief. Mullins is able to do everything but run, via Jacob Calvin Meyer of the Baltimore Sun. However, […]

As the Philadelphia Phillies look for the best way to use Bryce Harper, a potential move to first base has been discussed. The Phillies are now getting more serious about Harper moving to first and have a plan in mind on when their experiment would begin. Both Philadelphia and Harper are targeting their upcoming series […]

As the Texas Rangers staked their impressive lead in the AL West, Jon Gray has been a solid contributor in the rotation. After Gray was forced to leave the Rangers last contest, it’s now a bit more clear exactly what kind of injury the right-hander is facing. Gray took a line drive off of his […]

Coming out of the All-Star break, Julio Urias is looking to help his Los Angeles Dodgers secure a postseason berth. However, his most recent star against the Baltimore Orioles was anything but playoff worthy. Urias allowed eight runs in five innings against Baltimore on Wednesday. It was the first time the right-hander’s career that he […]

With their current 51-45 record, the Boston Red Sox will need a strong second half push to make the postseason. As they look to finish out the year strong, the Red Sox could be getting back two of their premiere pitchers in short order. Chris Sale is set to throw another bullpen session before eventually […]

With the 50-44 record, the New York Yankees currently sit in fourth place in the AL East. As the Yankees look to make a second half push, New York is eyeing a trade for a young St. Louis Cardinals outfielder. Dylan Carlson has emerged as a potential trade target for the Yankees, via Mark Feinsand […]

With both Deion and Shedeur Sanders leaving Jackson State for Colorado, the Tigers will be looking at a much different team in 2023. But as Jackson State looks towards 2024, some help at the quarterback position will be coming. Ethan Terrell has committed to Jackson State, he announced via social media. The quarterback ranked as […]

In the Houston Texans entire history, no head coach has gotten more wins than Gary Kubiak’s 125. As DeMeco Ryans steps into his new role in Houston, Kubiak thinks the Texans picked the perfect candidate in Ryans. Kubiak was the Texans lead man from 2006-2013. Ryans was a part of Kubiak’s first draft class with […]

After a career-year in his debut with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Evan Engram secured a long-term deal with the franchise. With his future now locked in with Jacksonville, Engram detailed exactly why he chose to stay with the Jaguars. Engram agreed to a three-year, $41 million extension with the Jags. The tight end said that Jacksonville […]

With the All-Star break come and gone, both MLB franchises and fantasy baseball managers can start getting serious. As the playoffs grow closer, every game becomes crucial. In the waning days of the regular season, properly navigating the waiver wire becomes even more important. The stars from the first half are all likely owned. Finding […]

The Chicago White Sox started the second half on the right, taking two out of three games from the Atlanta Braves. However, the White Sox will now face an opponent much scarier than the Braves after Eloy Jimenez’s latest injury update. Jimenez was removed from Chicago’s Sunday contest against the Braves. The slugger suffered a […]

The Tennessee Titans made a major free agency splash when they signed star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. With the dust now settling on Hopkins’ signing, the incentives in his Titans contract have been revealed. Tennessee signed Hopkins to a two-year, $26 million contract. However, his contract can max out at $32 million based on incentives. […]

After months of speculation, the Tennessee Titans ultimately won the DeAndre Hopkins sweepstakes. While the Kansas City Chiefs were contenders for Hopkins, Chris Jones played a massive role in why he landed with the Titans. The Chiefs were reportedly in contact with Hopkins throughout his free agency. However, with Jones set to receive an extension, […]

Evan Engram made an immediate impact after joining the Jacksonville Jaguars. After Engram and the Jaguars were able to agree on a long-term extension, the tight end couldn’t hold his excitement. Jacksonville signed Engram to a three-year, $41.25 million contract. Once the deal was announced, Engram had just two words for Jaguars fans. “I’m home.” […]

The Baltimore Orioles entered the All-Star break firmly in the playoff hunt with their 56-35 record. As the Orioles look to keep their strong momentum going into the second half, Baltimore has brought in some fiery reinforcements. The Orioles are planning to call up top pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez from Triple-A, via Jake Rill of […]

Jake Marisnick was a member of the infamous Houston Astros team that defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. With Marisnick now switching sides and joining the Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw sounded off on the outfielder’s arrival. Marisnick is already aware that his involvement in the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal will get him a few […]

With Elly De La Cruz leading the charge, the Cincinnati Reds have shocked the MLB and led the NL Central heading into the All-Star break. As the 2023 MLB trade deadline looms closer, the Reds are looking to stay their winning ways don’t end anytime soon. Cincinnati has inquired to multiple teams about available starting […]

As the Cleveland Guardians move towards the MLB trade deadline, Shane Bieber has been considered one of their strongest candidates to be dealt. However, a sudden injury has put his near future in doubt regardless if he is playing for the Guardians or not. Bieber has been pulled from his scheduled Monday start due to […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have been without Brandon Woodruff since late April as the star pitcher battles back from a shoulder injury. But coming out of the All-Star break, it doesn’t seem like the Brewers will have to wait much longer for Woodruff’s return. The right-hander threw a bullpen session on Thursday that was described as […]

Unless the Los Angeles Angels go on a rapid tear up the standings, Shohei Ohtani’s name will be in rumors all the way up until the MLB trade deadline. The San Diego Padres have coveted Ohtani since he arrived in the MLB and are willing to pay a pretty penny to acquire him. The Angels […]

As the San Francisco 49ers enter training camp, Brock Purdy, Trey Lance and Sam Darnold are expected to battle it out for the right to be the Week 1 starter. But before the 49ers have even strapped on the pads, a clear leader has emerged. San Francisco is still expecting Purdy to be their starting […]

With their 49-41 record, the San Francisco Giants are squarely in the playoff hunt entering the All-Star break. But as Alex Cobb looks towards next season, he sees the Giants landing some major Shohei Ohtani reinforcements. Cobb played alongside Ohtani on the Los Angeles Angels during the 2021 season. With Ohtani set to be a […]

The Detroit Pistons have been hoarding big men as they look to climb their way back up the Eastern Conference. Even with James Wiseman and Jalen Duren on the roster, the Pistons made sure Isaiah Stewart wasn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Detroit has signed Stewart to a four-year, $64 million contract extension, via Adrian Wojnarowski […]

Coming off of a 3-14 season, the Chicago Bears knew that sweeping changes had to be made to their roster. The Bears made sure to add talented weapons on both side of the ball. Offensively, Chicago traded for former Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore and went on to select offensive tackle Darnell Wright with […]

Jonathan Taylor underwent ankle surgery back in January that has held him out of the Indianapolis Colts offseason practices. But as training camp approaches, Colts owner Jim Irsay is expecting Taylor to be back to his old self on the field. Taylor’s ankle was described as “healed up,” by Irsay, via the Pat McAfee Show. […]

The Chicago Bears haven’t done much winning over the last few seasons, earning just nine victories over the last two years. But as Darnell Mooney looks towards the upcoming campaign, he says many more wins in the Bears future. Mooney got a new WR running mate when Chicago traded for former Carolina Panthers stud DJ […]

With Vegas Summer League action officially underway, fans and franchises alike are getting a look at the potential future of the NBA. Just a few games into the season, a new favorite has emerged to win Vegas Summer League. The Houston Rockets (+650) are now favored to take home the Vegas Summer League crown, via […]

As the All-Star break arrives, the Miami Marlins finished out the first half as one of the most surprising teams in the MLB. Miami’s strong start has the Marlins in a strong position to make a strong second half run. At 53-39, the Marlins have the highest first half win total in team history. Their […]

Heading into the All-Star break, the Atlanta Braves hold the best record in baseball at 60-28. For the Braves to be as good as they are, Atlanta has relied on their consistency. In terms of the long ball, the Braves have been on a torrid pace. With Travis d’Arnaud going yard against the Tampa Bay […]

The Toronto Blue Jays already had four All-Star nominations when the original roster came out. However, after an  Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez’s decision, the Blue Jays will add another All-Star to the mix. Toronto closer Jordan Romano has been named Valdez’s All-Star replacement, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Valdez was not going to […]

San Diego Padres star Blake Snell has thrown like one of the best pitchers in the NL this season and proved it in his latest start against the New York Mets. However, for as impressive as Snell has been, he still didn’t receive an All-Star nomination. His start against the Mets saw the Padres come […]

With the All-Star break looming, fantasy baseball managers won’t have to worry about filling out their daily roster for a couple of days. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t gems to find on Week 16 waiver wires. The All-Star break gives both MLB franchises and fantasy baseball owners to truly analyze their team. For the […]

The Los Angeles Angels already had two 2023 All-Stars in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. But after another AL representative dropped out, the Angels will now have three players headed to Seattle for the 2023 All-Star Game. Carlos Estevez has been named as Emmanuel Clase’s All-Star replacement, MLB Twitter’s account confirmed. Clase is headed back […]

After trading for Bradley Beal, the Phoenix Suns are focusing on ways to improve their bench. Following his release from the Orlando Magic, Bol Bol could be the Suns’ latest backup target. The Suns are said to have a level of interest in signing Bol, via NBA reporter Marc Stein. After waiving Isiah Todd – […]

As Dalvin Cook continues to look for his next team late in NFL free agency, the Miami Dolphins have oftentimes been linked as a potential suitor. If Cook were to seriously consider joining Miami, one of his potential running mates thinks he would be a good fit with the Dolphins. At fullback, Alec Ingold will […]