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Power production has always been one of the most-head turning aspects of the game of baseball. When players can hit the ball as far away from the plate as possible, they tend to be one of the best and most productive players in the entire sport. New York Yankees star Aaron Judge has made quite […]

The Connecticut Sun faced the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night in TD Garden — marking the first time in the history of the WNBA that a game was played in the home of the Boston Celtics and Bruins. In the end, it was the powerhouse Sun that took a 69-60 victory, buoyed by a […]

At one point in the 2024 MLB season, the Philadelphia Phillies looked like a team that’s impervious to adversity. They had the elite bats to continue producing at the plate, while they were led by a historically-great pitching staff. But now, that version of the Phillies seems so far away from their current form. Since […]

The Baltimore Orioles were the team that signed Craig Kimbrel this past offseason. With All-Star closer Felix Bautista currently on the mend due to Tommy John surgery, the Orioles needed someone who could shut the door in the ninth. Kimbrel blends experience and upside all in one, as he has the stuff to blow hitters […]

This was not the season that Corey Seager and the Texas Rangers had in mind when they came into 2024 to try and defend their World Series crown. Their playoff hopes appear to be completely cooked. Even after a much-needed 4-3 win over the floundering Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night, the Rangers, with a record […]

Team USA’s run in the 2024 Paris Olympics was a sight to behold for basketball fans, regardless of affiliation. There may never be another team-up that brings together talents of Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant’s caliber, what with those three already on the wrong side of 30. For Anthony Edwards, being a part […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are embarking on a major reclamation project heading into the 2024 season. Russell Wilson’s value has tanked considerably after the Denver Broncos’ trade and subsequent huge extension for him backfired miserably, but the Steelers are still believing that the man who led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl win in his […]

There’s no secret that 2024 has been a down year for the Toronto Blue Jays. Being under .500 this late into the season was not what the top brass of the franchise expected, and at 58-66, their playoff odds sit at 0.1 percent, according to Fangraphs. Simply put, this season has long been a lost […]

It has been over two years since Lonzo Ball stepped foot on an NBA court as an active player. One knee problem after another has threatened Ball’s career, as it remains unclear if he will ever suit up for the Chicago Bulls again. But in an interview with TMZ, the 26-year-old guard gave Bulls fans […]

It looked as though 2024 was going to be a different year for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Having missed the playoffs every year since 2015, the Pirates started off the season on such a strong note, winning nine of their first 12 games. They even managed to bounce back and climb above .500 after falling off […]

There is no question as to who would start the season as QB1 for the San Francisco 49ers. Brock Purdy has that position on lock after making 21 solid starts for the 49ers over the past two seasons. On the other hand, the QB2 distinction remains up for grabs — although perhaps not for long. […]

On Friday night, reports came out that Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith will not be travelling with the team to Las Vegas for their preseason clash against the Raiders on Saturday night. Smith reportedly experienced an allergic reaction at training camp this afternoon, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The 23-year-old DT has […]

With the NBA offseason trudging along, there might not be a better time for those invested in the Association to discuss the legacies of players and how they stack up in the all-time rankings. In an appearance on The Big Podcast with Shaquille O’Neal, Hall of Fame guard and 2001 NBA MVP Allen Iverson gave […]

There was considerable anticipation surrounding Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever’s first game back since the WNBA took an extended break to accommodate for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Clark and the Fever were set to face a huge test against the Phoenix Mercury, a team with three players representing Team USA in Paris in Diana […]

On Friday night, the Indiana Fever had their first game back from the prolonged WNBA intermission due to the 2024 Paris Olympics. What that entailed is another sell-out game for the Fever, thanks in large part to Caitlin Clark’s sweeping influence that continues to envelope the nation. Clark, despite being in her rookie year, continues […]

At present, the Minnesota Twins are sitting comfortably in a wild card spot in the American League standings with a rock-solid 68-53 record entering their Friday night contest against the Texas Rangers. Nonetheless, there is much concern surrounding the Twins’ contending viability in the playoffs, provided, of course, that they stay their current course and […]

2024 is shaping up to be another lost season for the Detroit Tigers. They are on track to miss the playoffs for the 10th consecutive season, but it’s clear that the Tigers have a few foundational pieces whom they hope would eventually lead the team back to the postseason. One of those pieces that the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have fallen off their torrid pace to start the 2024; since the calendar flipped over to July, they have lost more than they’ve won (16-21) even after their convincing 13-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday. But it seems as though the Phillies are getting their groove back, and at just […]

The San Francisco Giants knew just how crucial their four-game set against the Atlanta Braves was going to be for their playoff hopes. The Braves are their direct competitor for a playoff spot after all. Alas, the Braves won the first three meetings thanks to dominant pitching in the first two games and some incredible […]

The Boston Red Sox are currently down two starting pitchers, with James Paxton and Cooper Criswell both currently on the injured list. This injury situation is forcing the Red Sox’s hands, as they are reportedly about to turn towards an old friend in Rich Hill for help. Hill, the 44-year-old veteran, is “trending” toward signing […]

Clock is ticking on the Golden State Warriors. There was already much urgency to surround Stephen Curry with as much talent as possible as they look to give the four-time NBA champion a shot at another ring, but it became even more clear with the way that Curry performed in the final two games of […]

Patrick Beverley’s stint for the Los Angeles Lakers may have been short, but it gave fans plenty of memorable moments to remember. One of his most memorable moments as a member of the Purple and Gold was when he brought out a camera to mock the referees after they missed a foul call that could […]

The Chicago White Sox are on pace for the second-worst season (in terms of winning percentage) in modern MLB history; following their 10-2 loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday, their record has fallen to an atrocious 29-93, putting them on pace for around 38 to 39 wins — surpassing the ignominious mark the […]

What a difference a year can make. Elias Diaz, the Colorado Rockies’ catcher who turned heads last season by not just making the National League All-Star team, but also taking home All-Star Game MVP honors, was placed by the team on outright waivers, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Diaz is now available for all […]

The St. Louis Cardinals entered a three-game set against division rival Cincinnati Reds with the hope that they could string together a few wins to try and keep up in the National League Wild Card race. However, the series has come and gone in an instant, and the Cardinals find themselves falling even further off […]

The Toronto Blue Jays may have taken a comfortable 6-1 win on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels, but this victory did not come without its fair share of controversy. During the top of the seventh inning, George Springer got himself ejected from the ballgame after heatedly protesting the officials’ decision not to overturn […]

Patty Mills may be done playing for Australia in international competition, but that doesn’t mean that his NBA career is also done and dusted. On Wednesday morning, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that Mills has signed with the Utah Jazz on a one-year, $3.3 million deal. Mills will be reuniting with Jazz head coach Will […]

The Golden State Warriors whiffed yet again on one of their major trade targets, with Lauri Markkanen signing a huge extension with the Utah Jazz and rendering himself unable to be traded this season in the process. It looks as though the Dubs are more than happy to enter the 2024-25 season with more or […]

The Atlanta Braves are finally on the cusp of bringing everyday center fielder Michael Harris II back into the lineup. Sidelined since June, Harris will be activated from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday just in time for the third game in the Braves’ four-game set against the San Francisco Giants, per MLB.com. “He’s getting […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are already a dangerous enough team as it is, as following their 7-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, they stand tall as the proud owner of the best record in the National League. But things could get better still for the powerhouse Dodgers, as they are on track to […]

Earlier this offseason, the Atlanta Hawks finally put an end to the Dejounte Murray experiment, sending the former All-Star guard to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr., and two first-round picks. The Hawks’ trade for Murray was an attempt to give Trae Young an All-Star running mate as they […]

James Paxton received a second chance this season when the Boston Red Sox traded back for him from the Los Angeles Dodgers days prior to the trade deadline. Paxton’s familiarity with the Red Sox was seen as a positive as the team looks to him to make a positive impact in the looming stretch run. […]

The Chicago White Sox have been historically bad in 2024. Their putridity has reached the point of spectacle, as fans are eagerly watching just how low the depths the White Sox could sink towards. But on Monday night, they achieved a miracle, winning a ballgame, and against the powerhouse New York Yankees no less, and […]

On Monday night, the stars aligned and the baseball gods treated fans to a top-quality pitching matchup during the Atlanta Braves’ series-opening clash against the San Francisco Giants. Starting for the Braves was a rejuvenated Chris Sale, who made it to the NL All-Star team in 2024, and for the Giants, it was Blake Snell, […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have decided that the future is now. Following their 6-1 loss to the Houston Astros on Monday night, the Rays have decided to call up top prospect Junior Caminero, the number-two ranked prospect according to MLB.com, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. One would assume that Caminero will become […]

The St. Louis Cardinals remain hopeful that they could somehow sneak into the playoffs despite being a few games out of a wild card spot entering Monday night. Games against below .500 teams, such as the Cincinnati Reds, should be the Cardinals’ to lose, as they have every incentive to give it their all to […]

2024 hasn’t exactly gone according to plan for the Atlanta Braves. On Sunday, it looked like the Braves were on their way to an easy victory over the Colorado Rockies on the road. They were leading 8-2 heading into the bottom of the eighth inning, and they only allowed just two runs to cross the […]

Things are going downhill in a hurry for the reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers. Entering their Monday night contest against the Boston Red Sox, their record sits at 55-63 — 7.5 games back of the Houston Astros for the AL West division lead and 10 games back of the Kansas City Royals for the […]

The wild card race in the American League continues to be as heated as it can get, and the Minnesota Twins are gearing up for the stretch run by calling up one of the fastest-rising prospects in their system, Zebby Matthews, ahead of their crucial three-game series against the Kansas City Royals, per Jeff Passan […]