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The next domino in conference realignment appears close to falling. This time, one of the most successful mid-major basketball programs over the last few seasons may be making a significant jump. The talks regarding Grand Canyon University joining the Mountain West Conference as a non-football member are “heating up” according to College Football insider Brett […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that Fernando Valenzuela passed away at the age of 63 late Tuesday night. After the announcement if Valenzuela’s death, tributes from around the baseball world began coming in. Valenzuela is most known for the incredible start to his career, which became known as “Fernandomania.” ESPN’s MLB insider Jeff Passan shed […]

If BYU basketball wants to bring in the AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2025, they will have to pay up. Dybantsa is expected to land an NIL deal, “north of $3M and could get as high as $4M.” Based on that projection, BYU is prepared between $4 to $4.5 million, […]

The Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium, Tropicana Field, sustained significant damage during Hurricane Milton. Tropicana Field’s iconic dome was shredded by Hurricane Milton’s intense wind and rain and will almost certainly be unable to be used for the majority of the 2025 season. With the Rays searching for somewhere to play their games while Tropicana Field […]

Despite losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS in six games, the New York Mets are in an incredible position to re-rool and be one of the best teams in baseball in 2024. Armed with some of the most depth in all of baseball and an owner who is willing to spend whatever […]

Chaim Bloom has made his first move as he begins to take on more responsibility ahead of taking over as the president of baseball operations for the St. Louis Cardinals after the 2025 season for John Mozeliak. That move: hiring a new assistant general manager. Former Cleveland Guardians director of player development Rob Cerfolio will […]

With the New York Mets facing elimination down 3-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has made his decision about who will start Game 5. David Peterson will get the ball to try and keep the Mets alive for one more game and extend the series. Mendoza explained his […]

Shortstop Willy Adames is expected to be one of the top available free agents this offseason. With the official start of free agency still a few weeks away, it appears that a favorite for Adames has started to emerge. The Los Angeles Dodgers are now the most likely destination for Adames according to MLB insider […]

Nowadays, David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter are broadcast partners for Fox Sports’ pregame and postgame shows during the postseason. But, it was not too long ago that Ortiz, Rodriguez and Jeter were bitter rivals with the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. During Fox’s postgame coverage of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ […]

In one of the most thrilling games of the 2024 season, the Cleveland Guardians beat the New York Yankees 7-5 in 10 innings in Game 3 of the ALCS to keep the Yankees from going up 3-0 in the series. The hero for the Guardians was designated hitter/utility man David Fry, who crushed a walk-off […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani’s mini-slump was one of the biggest storylines heading into Game 3 of the NLCS. However, those worries were put to rest after Ohtani crushed an eighth inning three-run home run in the Dodgers’ 9-0 win over the New York Mets. Ohtani’s Dodgers teammate Mookie Betts addressed the criticisms that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres played a thrilling five-game NLDS earlier in the postseason. With Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto playing for the Dodgers and Yu Darvish playing for the Padres, this was must-watch TV in Japan. Major League Baseball announced some of the Japanese TV ratings for the Dodgers-Padres NLDS on […]

With the Cleveland Guardians down 2-0 in the ALCS do the New York Yankees, things need to change for Guardians manager Stephen Vogt’s team. As the series heads back to Cleveland, Game 3 is a must-win for the Guardians. Vogt made the decision that Matthew Boyd will start Game 3 for the Guardians, and as […]

It is all hands on deck for the San Diego Padres in a win-or-go-home NLDS Game 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. Ahead of the game, one Padres pitcher has made it clear to manager Mike Shildt that he is ready to go. Starting pitcher Michael King, who threw 77 pitches in […]

The New York Yankees punched their ticket to the ALCS after beating the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Thursday. The Yankees are now one step closer to the World Series, where they could have the opportunity to face off against their crosstown rivals, the New York Mets, who clinched a spot in the NLCS on […]

The Kansas City Royals were one of the biggest surprises in baseball this season. After losing 106 games in 2023, they had an incredibly productive offseason and completely turned things around, earning a Wild Card spot, advancing past the Baltimore Orioles in the Wild Card round before being knocked out of the ALDS by the […]

Cameron Boozer and Cayden Boozer have announced their college decision. For the sons of Duke basketball legend Carlos Boozer, the Blue Devil legacy is staying in the family. The Boozer twins will be attending Duke, they announced via a video posted by the Players Tribune. In the video, they listen to voicemails from members of […]

The Boston Red Sox looked like they could be in position to make the postseason after a strong first half. However, after a brutal collapse, the Red Sox failed to earn a spot in October for the third-straight season. Despite the disappointing end to the season, the Red Sox did have some positives that they […]

One of the Milwaukee Brewers’ biggest strengths during the regular season was their elite bullpen led by closer Devin Williams. However, during the Brewers heartbreaking loss in Game 3 of the Wild Card round against the New York Mets, it was Williams who gave up the go-ahead home run in the ninth inning to Pete […]

Duke basketball star and projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft Cooper Flagg made headlines this summer when he was named to the Team USA select team. With the Select Team, he was able to scrimmage against Team USA stars like LeBron James, Steph Curry and Anthony Davis. Flagg and his head […]

After a heartbreaking end to the regular season that saw the Minnesota Twins fall out of the postseason picture, it looks big changes could be coming to the organization. The Pohlad family, who have owned the Twins for the last 40 years, put out a press release on Thursday morning announcing their intent to explore […]

The San Diego Padres had a massive 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS on Tuesday. That win not only put the Padres up 2-1 in the NLDS over the Dodgers, but it made a significant impact on their World Series chances. The Padres have jumped the New York […]

Down 2-1, The Philadelphia Phillies need a win against the New York Mets in Game 4 of the NLDS on Wednesday to keep their postseason hopes alive. It is officially all hands on deck. After the Game 3 loss on Tuesday, Phillies manager Rob Thomson clarified who was available out of the bullpen to Matt […]

The Detroit Tigers have named their starting pitcher for Game 3 of the ALDS against the Cleveland Guardians. In a surprising move, the Tigers are shying away from a strategy that they have used all season. Rookie starting pitcher Keider Montero will get the ball to begin Game 3, the Tigers announced Wednesday morning ahead […]

The Houston Astros had a disappointing end to the season, crashing out of the postseason early after getting swept in the Wild Card round by the Detroit Tigers. However, it has now been revealed that one of their key players was dealing with a significant injury throughout the end of the regular season and their […]

USC Women’s Basketball star JuJu Watkins is expected to be one of the best players in the country heading into the 2024-25 season. In addition to Watkins’ on-court success, she is also one of the most marketable and influential figures in the sports world. Watkins signed a multiyear extension with Nike that will give her […]

The New York Mets are hosting the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the NLDS on Tuesday. Mets fans taking the subway to the game are in for a surprise. Grimace, the iconic purple McDonalds mascot who has become a rallying cry and good luck charm for the Mets this season, is set to takeover […]

The New York Mets have been one of the biggest stories in baseball, going on an improbable run to make the postseason, advance past the Wild Card round and make the NLDS. Perhaps most impressively, it has all been done on the road, with the Mets’ last home game coming on Sept. 22. Following a […]

Former United States Men’s National Team head coach Gregg Berhalter was fired in July following a disastrous performance at the US-hosted 2024 Copa America after failing to advance past the group stage. Now, Berhalter is taking on a new challenge. Berhalter will become the new director of football and head coach of the Chicago Fire, […]

Rookie phenom Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they face the division-rival San Diego Padres. It would be understandable for Yamamoto to be feeling nervous ahead of his first postseason appearance, but that is not the case. Yamamoto spoke about how he is feeling […]

The Cleveland Guardians did not show any rust in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Detroit Tigers after having the last five days off. The Guardians earned a first-round bye after having the second-best record in the American League, and came out swinging after their lengthy break. A five-run first inning highlighted by a […]

After earning a first-round bye with the second-best record in the National League, the Philadelphia Phillies will face off against the New York Mets in the NLDS. Despite earning the bye, many around baseball believe that the team that just played in the Wild Card round has an advantage because of their momentum. Phillies first […]

The Cleveland Guardians released their ALDS roster on Saturday morning ahead of Game 1 against the Detroit Tigers. In a shocking decision, one of their top starting pitchers was left off of the roster. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt did not include Ben Lively on his ALDS roster. Lively has been one of the most consistent […]

The Detroit Tigers are facing off against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday at 1:08 p.m. ET. To nobody’s surprise, the Tigers are once again planning on using a non-traditional pitching approach. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch revealed that reliever Tyler Holton would get the start in Game 1, per […]

The Atlanta Braves got swept 2-0 by the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card round of the postseason. One of the biggest reasons why: star pitcher Chris Sale’s back injury. Sale was last-second scratch from the must-win second game of the doubleheader on Monday due to back spasms. Then, Sale was left off of […]

No, it is not 22-year-old phenom Roki Sasaki. But, another Japanese superstar pitcher has made the decision to join Major League Baseball. Tomoyuki Sugano, one of the most decorated pitchers in Nippon Professional Baseball history, will become an international free agent this offseason, per MLB insider Jeff Passan of ESPN. The 35-year-old Sugano, a 12-year […]

The Minnesota Twins had a disappointing late-season collapse that led to them missing the postseason. Now, the Twins’ front office is seeing a major shakeup. Thad Levine is stepping down as Twins’ general manager to “pursue new challenges and opportunities, both inside and outside of baseball,” the team announced on Friday. “I am grateful to […]

It is official. The Cincinnati Reds are hiring Terry Francona as their new manager. While the news first broke late Thursday night, the Reds officially announced the decision on Friday morning, and confirmed the length of Francona’s contract. Francona is signing a three-year contract through the end of the 2027 season with a club option […]

The Cincinnati Reds moved quickly to fill their managerial vacancy after firing David Bell just before the end of the regular season. Future Hall of Famer Terry Francona will become the next Reds manager per MLB insider Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The 65-year-old Francona is returning to the Major Leagues after stepping down as manager […]