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The New York Giants haven’t decided not to use the franchise tag on Saquon Barkley. However, that won’t necessarily end Barkley’s tenure with the Giants. There is still a door open for the running back to return to New York and finish his career there, via Josina Anderson of CBS Sports. However, the contract would […]

With the Boston Red Sox in desperate need of starting pitching, Lucas Giolito signed a two-year, $38.5 million contract with the franchise. However, before Giolito officially throws his first pitch in Boston, the right hander’s Red Sox tenure is already off to a brutal start. Giolito has a partial tear in his UCL and a […]

The Baltimore Orioles doubled down on their rapid improvement by swinging a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers for Corbin Burnes. But as an upcoming free agent, Burnes may not be long for the Orioles. As the right-hander figures out his next contract, Burnes will have Scott Boras representing him. As he looked around the pitching […]

The Atlanta Braves organization and their fans held a collective breath when Ronald Acuna Jr. picked up a spring training knee injury. While no Acuna injury is good news, Braves fans can now breathe a sigh of relief. After visiting Dr. Neal ElAttrache, it was confirmed that Acuna is dealing with irritation in the meniscus […]

Donte Jackson has spent his entire six-year NFL career with the Carolina Panthers. However, Jackson will be playing elsewhere during the 2024 season. The Panthers plan to trade or release Jackson, via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. A release would save Carolina $5.9 million of cap space. With a roster bonus of $4 million due on […]

With Pokemon’s next set Temporal Forces releasing on March 22, Ace Spec cards will be returning to the trading card game. Each Ace Spec provides a powerful effect, but comes with a strict drawback. Much like Radiant Pokemon, trainers may only have one Ace Spec in their deck. Choosing the right card can help take […]

The San Francisco Giants made a major free agency splash when they signed Matt Chapman to a three-year contract. However, Chapman’s deal marked the free agency finish line for the Giants rather than the start of a spending spree. Alongside Chapman, San Francisco has been tied to fellow top flight free agents such as Blake […]

Playing in Coors Field, the Colorado Rockies are always in need of pitching. Unfortunately for Colorado, the Rockies won’t have one of their best pitching options in German Marquez to start the season. However, Marquez has been cleared to throw bullpen sessions and will do so in the coming week, via Jon Morosi of the […]

Heading into the 2024 NFL Draft, quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye have been getting most of the hype. But teams haven’t forgotten about J.J. McCarthy. Coming off of the NFL Combine, McCarthy has seen his stock only go up. Some around the league are beginning to believe the quarterback could go in […]

The Atlanta Braves have been no strangers to trades as they try to craft their perfect 2024 World Series roster. One of those trades saw the Braves acquire Jarred Kelenic from the Seattle Mariners. While Atlanta had to take on some bloated contracts in the deal, they came away with a former top prospect in […]

With a new general manager and coaching staff, the Washington Commanders are poised to go through numerous changes ahead of the 2023 season. Offensive line is one area the Commanders will be focused on improving. But before they make any additions, Washington has released starting left tackle Charles Leno, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL […]

The Atlanta Braves are looking to defend their NL East crown heading into the 2024 season. If Michael Harris II hits his stolen base goal, the Braves would certainly have a much more dynamic lineup. With the MLB changing the size of the bases, Ronald Acuna Jr. broke out for a league-leading 73 stolen bags. […]

The Colorado Rockies made a major free agency splash when they signed Kris Bryant prior to the 2022 season. Just two years later, Bryant is re-thinking his Rockies decision. When Bryant signed, he thought Colorado had a bevvy of prospects who would soon make the Rockies contenders. And yet, Bryant hasn’t come close to sniffing […]

Entering the 2024 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos are one of numerous teams in need of a quarterback. With the Broncos selecting at No. 12, JJ McCarthy could be available for Denver. If that situation came to fruition, the Broncos want to ensure they know everything they need to about McCarthy. Both sides met at […]

The Seattle Mariners are heading in Opening Day with hopes of once again reaching the playoffs. However, before the Mariners even throw their first pitch, Seattle is dealing with injuries in the bullpen. Matt Brash has been diagnosed with right inflammation, via Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. The right-hander opted not to have surgery […]

When Max Muncy left Wednesday’s spring training contest, every Los Angeles Dodgers fan collectively held their breath. While not completely out of the woods, Muncy’s latest injury update will have Dodgers fans breathing a sigh of relief. Muncy confirmed that his MRI came back negative and that the swelling on his left hand has gone […]

The New York Mets are looking to bounce back from their disappointing 2023 season and make up ground in the NL East. However, the Mets have been thwarted in that quest by a pair of former All-Star free agents. New York finished second in the free agency pursuits of Aroldis Chapman and Julio Teheran, via […]

For the first time since 2000, the New England Patriots will be approaching the NFL Draft without Bill Belichick as their head coach. But if Belichick did remain in New England, he already knows the quarterback he’d select to help fix the offense. Belichick was reportedly enamored with reigning Heisman trophy winner Jayden Daniels, via […]

Throughout the early offseason, there have been murmurs of the Miami Dolphins trading away wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. Before the noise even got loud, Chris Grier shut down any and all Waddle trade rumors. The receiver is under contract through the 2026 season. But Grier – who chuckled at the idea of trading Waddle – […]

The Baltimore Orioles have gone through a youth movement, resulting in a fiery rise through the standings. However, the Orioles made sure to have some veteran backup for those up-and-coming stars. Baltimore has signed infielder Kolten Wong to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training, via Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The financial […]

Caleb Williams is widely expected to be the first quarterback taken in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, which QB comes next is still up for debate. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. is firmly on Jayden Daniels’ side entering the NFL Draft. Daniels goes No. 2 overall to the Washington Commanders while Drake Maye lands at No. […]

The New York Yankees took a major swing when they landed Juan Soto in a trade from the San Diego Padres. Soto had known he was on the trade block and was happy to land with a team like the Yankees. The slugger is set to hit free agency after the season, making New York’s […]

From 2010-2014, Freddie Freeman and Jason Heyward were teammates on the Atlanta Braves. While they both now play for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Freeman still hasn’t forgotten about his time with Heyward on the Braves. Players around the league were asked to say something positive about one of their teammates. Freeman took his response seriously […]

In their road to another Super Bowl title, wide receiver was arguably the most questionable position for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. However, with contract questions across their roster, the Chiefs are letting one receiver enter free agency. Kansas City has released Marquez Valdes-Scantling, via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The Chiefs will save […]

Holding the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears are in prime position to select standout USC quarterback Caleb Williams. If the Bears were to go that route, Williams would have no problem playing in Chicago. While the quarterback isn’t throwing at the NFL Combine, Williams is meeting with teams, […]

Despite injuries across their roster, the Cleveland Browns still found a way to make the playoffs. As they look to regroup, heal up and bounce back, the Browns have made a major Denzel Ward financial decision. Cleveland has restructured Ward’s contract, creating $11.359 in extra cap space, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Even […]

Even after trading for Corbin Burnes, the Baltimore Orioles are searching for pitching ahead of Opening Day. In their latest move, the Orioles have added a former All-Star with a knack for picking up strikeouts. Baltimore has signed Julio Teheran to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training, via Jon Heyman of […]

Alongside new head coach Antonio Pierce, the Las Vegas Raiders hired a new general manager in Tom Telesco. Moving from the Los Angeles Chargers to the Raiders, Telesco made sure to bring some old friends with him. Las Vegas has hired JoJo Wooden as senior director of player personnel, the team announced. The executive served […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are planning on entering Opening Day with Masyn Winn as their primary shortstop. However, due to injuries and inexperience, the Cardinals made sure to bring in some backup. St. Louis has signed long-time San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, via Katie Woo of The Athletic. The details of Crawford’s contract have […]

Running back Austin Ekeler still played for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2023 despite requesting a trade. With Ekeler now set to hit free agency, Los Angeles has made a franchise tag decision on their star running back. The Chargers will not use the tag on Ekeler and instead allow him to explore free agency, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been active throughout the offseason as they look to craft the perfect roster for a 2024 World Series push. In their latest move, the Dodgers have traded a player they acquired earlier in the offseason to the Minnesota Twins. Los Angeles has dealt outfielder Manuel Margot to Minnesota for shortstop […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are headed towards a free agency crossroads with star running back Josh Jacobs. Before the franchise tag deadline, the Raiders have devised their Jacobs plan. Las Vegas will try to re-sign Jacobs, but they don’t plan on franchise tagging him, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. If Jacobs were to receive the […]

As long-time Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry enters free agency, the Baltimore Ravens have been named as a potential landing spot. The 2024 offseason wouldn’t be the first time the Ravens showed interest in Henry. Baltimore contacted Tennessee over a Henry trade during the 2023 season, via Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Rather […]

Heading into Opening Day, the St. Louis Cardinals are poised to have Masyn Winn as their starting shortstop. After some early spring training injury concerns, Winn is on track to start gearing up for the regular season. Winn returned to full activities on Friday after missing time due to a back injury. While he won’t […]

New York Mets star Pete Alonso is headed for free agency after the 2024 campaign. But with Steve Cohen in charge, the Mets aren’t planning on losing Alonso anytime soon. Alonso will earn just over $20 million in his final year of arbitration. While his looming contract status will hang over the Mets throughout the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles saw their Super Bowl hopes go up in smoke with a disastrous second half collapse. As the Eagles look to return to their winning ways, Philadelphia could add a new backfield mate for Jalen Hurts. If running back Tony Pollard were to leave the Dallas Cowboys, the Eagles have emerged as the […]

As the Jerod Mayo era kicks off for the New England Patriots, finding a quarterback will be priority number one. But once that quarterback is in place, the Patriots will still need pass catchers for him to throw to. With wide receiver Tee Higgins entering free agency, the Patriots are favored to sign him (+200) […]

With his dynamic plays and run to an AFC South crown, rookie quarterback CJ Stroud helped put the Houston Texas on the map. As the Texans look to run it back in year two, Houston could add some intriguing reinforcements around their star. If Saquon Barkley were to leave the New York Giants, the Texans […]

The Seattle Mariners have been tinkering with their roster as they try to find their perfect fit before Opening Day. In their latest move, the Mariners added a versatile former 20-home-run hitter. Seattle has signed Brian Anderson to a minor-league contract with an MLB camp invite, via Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Anderson […]