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Entering the second matchup of this weekend’s series versus the Tampa Bay Rays, the Los Angeles Dodgers received quite a boost. Friday night’s 5-0 win over the Rays allowed the Dodgers to maintain their three game NL West lead. Now heading into Saturday’s game, the team announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Snell would be […]

2025 might not be as rough as 2024, but it has still been tough sledding for the Chicago White Sox. In year two of their rebuild, the MLB trade deadline offered an opportunity to move players that did not fit their timeline. GM Chris Getz and manager Will Venable have a young roster, and the […]

The 2025 season is quickly approaching for the Dallas Cowboys. The NFC East team is currently in the midst of their first training camp under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Throughout camp, the team has been tested by injury problems, including one to starting offensive tackle Tyler Guyton. In response, Dallas will reportedly bring back […]

With a one game lead in hand, the Milwaukee Brewers head into a six-game road trip on Friday looking to build open that advantage. Back-to-back series with the two teams towards the bottom of the NL East, the Washington Nationals and Atlanta Braves, provide them with a great chance to increase their lead. However, the […]

Three games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West, it certainly wasn’t surprising to see the San Diego Padres pull a few trades before Thursday’s MLB trade deadline. Still, it was surprising to see just how many deals Padres GM A.J Preller swung before the deadline passed. By the time the dust settled, […]

Currently down by one game in the NL Central, the Chicago Cubs were busy before Thursday’s MLB trade deadline. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer was busy, bringing in multiple players in the hours ahead of the deadline. Once the dust settled, Hoyer and Chicago has acquired utilityman Willi Castro, relievers Andrew Kitteridge and […]

The last 24 hours of the MLB trade deadline were a flurry of activity. The Boston Red Sox were engaged on a number of fronts as the team tried to improve their roster before the deadline closed. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow made a couple of moves on Thursday, bringing in reliever Steven Matz and […]

Currently a game behind the NL Central leading Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Cubs need to get back on track. Wednesday night’s 10-3 win over the Brewers helped ensure that they would not be swept. Starting on Friday, they will host the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game set at Wrigley Field. By that time, the hope […]

As the New York Yankees seek a way to reverse their current poor form, the team is trying to maintain its positive attitude. Yankees manager Aaron Boone continues to try and remain upbeat, and the skipper discussed his message to shortstop Anthony Volpe. Boone talked to the shortstop amid a flurry of defensive miscues he […]

In an attempt to halt the skid that his club has been on, New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman has been active before the MLB trade deadline. He’s already swung three trades to try and improve the team’s lineup. After bringing in third baseman Ryan McMahon and infielder Amed Rosario in separate moves, Cashman then […]

The Cincinnati Reds might not have a playoff spot locked up at the moment, but it’s safe to say the team is going for it. Earlier on Wednesday, the team addressed their need at third base by trading for Pittsburgh Pirates starter Ke’Bryan Hayes. After the acquisition of their new third baseman, MLB insider Jon […]

A tough 2025 season for the Atlanta Braves got a bit tougher with the injury to star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. The All-Star right fielder already missed quite a bit of time this season due to injury, and didn’t make his season debut until late May. Once again, he’ll miss time, as his leg continues […]

The Houston Astros hold a firm grasp on first place in the AL West. Although the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers are a respective four and five games behind them, the division once again feels like it is Houston’s to win. Yet, with the MLB trade deadline a little over 24 hours away, there are […]

Even though 2025 has not gone the way that the Atlanta Braves have hoped, the mindset has not changed. The odds of the Braves making the playoffs at this juncture are pretty slim. However, that doesn’t mean that GM Alex Anthopoulos still doesn’t have a contending mindset. Now, with the MLB trade deadline looming, it […]

The Athletics’ 2025 season hasn’t gone to plan. While the team spends the next three seasons in Sacramento before their move to Las Vegas, the main focus will continue to be on building a competitive team. 2024 first-round pick Nick Kurtz has continued to prove that he will be a pillar for the future. Last […]

After a strong start to the season, the New York Yankees have had a rough past few weeks. Now, the team is five games behind the division-leading Toronto Blue Jays. The Yankees have already made a couple of moves as the MLB trade deadline approaches. New York GM Brian Cashman traded for infielders Ryan McMahon […]

Before last night’s series-opening 7-6 loss to the visiting San Diego Padres, the New York Mets had won seven games in a row. Their play lately has been superb. It has also helped the Mets lock in a game and a half lead over the Philadelphia Phillies. Now looking to get back to their winning […]

In an effort to solidify their relief corps, the Toronto Blue Jays have made their first deal before the upcoming MLB trade deadline. On Tuesday evening, they struck a deal with the Baltimore Orioles for reliever Seranthony Dominiguez. Toronto beat writer Ben Nicholson-Smith posted the move on X, formerly Twitter. “Jays getting Seranthony Dominguez and […]

2025 will be a season of slight change for the Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer is heading into his first season at the helm. The longtime offensive assistant will look to make this team his own. Most of the roster returns from last year, and the team’s core has been the same for the […]

2025 is a make-or-break year for a number of people in the Cleveland Browns’ organization. If the team doesn’t improve on its terrible 2024 season, then head coach Kevin Stefanski is likely out of a job. GM Andrew Berry could be as well. Owner Jimmy Haslam has been more patient with them than their predecessors. […]

With August just around the corner, the start of Halloween Horror Nights 2025 will be upon us. In fact, the yearly spectacle begins one month from today, on August 29th. In honor of that, news broke that WWE faction Wyatt Sicks, inspired by the late Bray Wyatt and his brother Bo Dallas, would be receiving […]

Following their 8-4 win over the Chicago Cubs, the Milwaukee Brewers’ lead in the NL Central returned to one game. The team battled back after a tough first inning in which they went down 3-0 to the Cubs. Rookie sensation Jacob Misiorowski got knocked around in the initial frame, as Chicago tagged him for three […]

Currently one and a half games behind the New York Mets in the NL East, it’s clear that there is still work to do for the Philadelphia Phillies. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski is no stranger to making noise at the MLB trade deadline. Now, with the deadline just over 54 hours away, will […]

Although the 2025 season hasn’t quite gone to plan for the Boston Red Sox, it has still been a success to this point. Right now, the Red Sox are holding the last AL Wild Card spot. Although their lead might just be a half game over the Texas Rangers at the moment, the time is […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have slipped a bit over the last few weeks. The team once was in contention for the AL East lead and a Wild Card spot. At the moment though, they are fourth in the East at 53-53. Ten games behind the division leaders, the Toronto Blue Jays, the Rays’ best shot […]

Once again, the Washington Nationals are at the bottom of the NL East. The team fired longtime head of baseball operations Mike Rizzo and manager Davey Martinez a few weeks ago. Under the leadership of interim general manager Mike DeBartolo, the Nationals selected high school shortstop Eli Willits first overall in the 2025 MLB Draft. […]

Although the Athletics’ first season in Sacramento hasn’t gone to plan, the franchise can still be fun to watch. A major reason is due to the rookie duo of first baseman Nick Kurtz and shortstop Jacob Wilson. Each of them has certainly made their mark with the Athletics so far. Now, Kurtz has cemented his […]

Although 2025 has been an improvement on 2024’s up and down campaign, there’s still room to improve for the St. Louis Cardinals. As the team prepares to change leadership this upcoming winter, the focus is still on having a better season than last year. At the moment, St. Louis is improving on last season’s mark […]

Following their loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2020-21 Stanley Cup Final, the Montreal Canadiens have been in rebuild mode. Head coach Martin St. Louis and general manager Kent Hughes have cultivated a roster filled with young talent looking to be a part of the next contending core of Habs. On Monday, the […]

2025 will be season three of the Deion Sanders era for the Colorado football program. For most of the offseason, the head coach has been away from his team for health reasons. On Monday, Sanders revealed that he had battled and defeated bladder cancer. While discussing the details, he revealed to the press that he […]

As year four of the Joe Schoen/ Brian Daboll approaches for the New York Giants, the expectations are sky high. In spite of the team’s struggles since their 2022 playoff berth, Schoen and Daboll have been given another chance at bringing the Giants back to respectability. Their first selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, edge […]

2025 will be a pivotal season for the New York Giants. The tandem of GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll could be in their final season together. The quarterback room has been almost entirely remade. Wide receiver Malik Nabers will undoubtedly look to top an excellent rookie seasons. Meanwhile, fourth-round pick Cam Skattebo […]

After last season’s run to the AL Championship Series, expectations were high for the Cleveland Guardians in 2025. However, this season has been a bit of a disappointment. They are currently nine games behind the Detroit Tigers, in second place of the AL Central. Their 52-53 record is also three and a half games out […]

At the moment, the Chicago Cubs are just a game behind the Milwaukee Brewers for the top spot in the NL Central. The team did own first place for most of the season, but a slip in form over the last few weeks has led them sliding to their current Wild Card spot. If they […]

Friday brought some fun to American Family Field for the Milwaukee Brewers. After the team’s 5-1 loss to the Miami Marlins, the Brewers hosted an alumni home run derby. Former Milwaukee players Ryan Braun and Carlos Gomez led each team, as many Brew Crew alumni such as Prince Fielder, Corey Hart and Nyjer Morgan took […]

As college football continues to evolve, programs are continuing to adjust to the many new rules. During a media event Friday, HBCU North Carolina Central’s head coach, Trei Oliver, spoke about possible tampering with one of his players by the Virginia Tech football program. The Hokies released a statement on Saturday (via a report from […]

The wrestling world lost an icon a couple of days ago with the passing of Hulk Hogan. WWE paid tribute to their two-time Hall of Famer on Friday. In the aftermath of his passing, his friend and fellow Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff spoke on his YouTube show about how he initially found out about […]

Although he wasn’t successful in the Open Championship, 2025 has still been a successful one for Bryson DeChambeau. “The Scientist” was recently named to the U.S Ryder Cup team by team captain Keegan Bradley, on the heels of a strong final round in Ireland. He also appears in the eagerly awaited “Happy Gilmore 2,” featuring […]

The MLB trade deadline is five days away. Next Thursday at 6 PM EST, the deadline will have passed. As that date and time approach, the plans for many contenders will start to crystalize. One thing that has been clear for both the New York Yankees and New York Mets is that both teams could […]