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Despite winning his second consecutive AL MVP award, New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge was likely disappointed with the outcome of his team’s season. A 94-68 record led to an AL Wild Card berth, where New York dispatched their longtime rivals, the Boston Red Sox, in three games. Then, an AL Division Series (ALDS) clash […]

After paying their roster $341 million last season, the New York Mets collapsed over the season’s last few weeks. They missed the playoffs following a loss to the Miami Marlins, an NL East rival that finished last in the division. A lineup stacked with stars, most notably the most expensive free agent addition in history, […]

As the MLB free agent market begins to heat up, there are still plenty of big names on the open market. Starting pitcher Dylan Cease was the latest domino to fall, inking a seven-year, $210 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. As the market develops, one name that is sure to attract a lot […]

After taking the Los Angeles Dodgers to seven games in last month’s World Series, the Toronto Blue Jays are resolved to return to the Fall Classic in 2026. Returning four starting pitchers from their AL championship-winning run, the Blue Jays had an opening in their rotation. Toronto GM Ross Atkins and the team brass signed […]

After falling short in this season’s World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers, it was clear that the Toronto Blue Jays would do whatever it took to get back to the Fall Classic. Next time, though, they would be the victors. GM Ross Atkins and the Blue Jays front office were looking to be bold […]

Heading into a pivotal NFC North clash with the Detroit Lions on Sunday, the Green Bay Packers could use any boost they can get. However, certainly, one Packers superstar won’t need anything else other than a hatred of losing when it comes to Sunday’s tilt with the Lions. Green Bay edge rusher Micah Parsons discussed […]

The first season under the New York Jets’ new regime of head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey has been a rough one to this point. The Jets are one of the NFL’s worst teams, currently sitting in the basement of the AFC East at 2-9. Ahead of New York’s Week 13 matchup […]

As the MLB hot stove continues to build up, more and more transactions have occurred. One of the biggest moves of this offseason so far was the New York Mets and Texas Rangers’ swap of high-priced All-Star players. The Mets traded outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers in exchange for second baseman Marcus Semien. For […]

Following a 92-70 record and NL Wild Card series win over the San Diego Padres, the Chicago Cubs ran into the team that finished above them in the NL Central, the Milwaukee Brewers, in the NL Division Series (NLDS). Despite dragging the top-seeded Brewers to the limit, the Cubs fell short. As the team looks […]

Following a shocking 23-19 loss to the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football last week, the Buffalo Bills are looking to regain ground in the AFC East. While many thought this year was the Bills’ time to march towards the Super Bowl, the resurgent New England Patriots have claimed the East’s lead at 10-2. Ahead […]

After narrowly missing the playoffs last season, many expected the Vancouver Canucks to make another run at the postseason this year. Unfortunately, the Canucks have stumbled to a 9-12-2 start to begin the 2025-26 campaign. If this current dip in form continues, Vancouver could look to deal multiple players ahead of the March trade deadline. […]

While the last few seasons have not gone the way that the St. Louis Cardinals expected, the new president of baseball operations, Chaim Bloom, is here to correct the franchise’s future. After trading away veteran starter Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, it appears that the rebuild is in full bloom in […]

Outside of a 30-20 loss to then seventh-ranked Indiana in mid-October, the 2025 season has once again been business as usual for the Oregon football program. Head coach Dan Lanning’s Ducks took down previously No. 15-ranked USC at home this past Saturday, 42-27. Lanning’s pregame hype speech has ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler speculate about […]

It’s been 16 seasons since the New York Yankees captured their 27th World Series trophy. While that number is still the most in MLB history, it’s been quite a while since the Yankees were a true threat in the postseason. 2024’s trip to the Fall Classic was New York’s first since defeating the Philadelphia Phillies […]

As the MLB free agency period heats up, a couple of intriguing options from Japan have hit the market. Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan via X, formerly Twitter, Japanese first baseman Kazuma “Kaz” Okamoto and his countrymen, starting pitcher Kona Takahashi, have been posted by the Nippon Professional Baseball league, Japan’s top baseball league. “First baseman […]

With the MLB offseason officially underway, there are quite a few teams interested in the status of Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. The back-to-back AL Cy Young Award winner is in the market for a new contract. Most rumors have the Tigers trading Skubal for a boatload of young talent instead of inking him to […]

The Baylor Bears’ athletic program was hit by another big blow on Thursday afternoon. After leaving his post as the chair of the College Football Playoff committee, athletic director Mack Rhoades will now leave his role as the head of Baylor’s athletic department. College football insider Pete Thamel broke the news of Rhoades’ impending departure […]

The first major trade of the MLB offseason occurred on Tuesday night, as the Los Angeles Angels sent outfielder Taylor Ward to the Baltimore Orioles for starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez. As both teams look to put a disappointing 2025 behind them, Ward and Rodriguez are prepared to travel to their new homes. After the deal, […]

After another disappointing season in 2025, the Los Angeles Angels have a new manager in Kurt Suzuki. Although the former big-league catcher is signed to just a one-year deal, respected veteran pitching coach Mike Maddux elected to join him at Angel Stadium. The presence of Maddux is one major reason why new starting pitcher Grayson […]

A 30-3 halftime deficit to fellow SEC school South Carolina at home was all that stood in the way of the Texas A&M football program and a 10-0. No problem for head coach Mike Elko’s program. Quarterback Marcel Reed led the largest comeback in Aggies football history, defeating the visiting Gamecocks 31-30 on Saturday afternoon. […]

At halftime of their Saturday clash against fellow SEC school South Carolina, the Texas A&M football program’s hopes of an undefeated season looked rather bleak. The visiting Gamecocks led the Aggies 30-3 after two quarters. It looked like Texas A&M was going to fumble their opportunity at both an SEC title and a College Football […]

Sunday’s divisional clash between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks might not be for all the marbles, but it’s certainly for a lot of them. Both teams are currently 7-2. A win would propel one of them to the top spot in the NFC West. For a Rams team that has only lost to […]

While many of the Wisconsin football faithful have been disappointed in head coach Luke Fickell’s tenure, last week’s 13-10 win over previously ranked Washington was a highlight of this year’s 3-6 campaign so far. As the Badgers look to maintain that form against No. 2-ranked Indiana on the road, the program took a big hit. […]

2025 was another rough season for the Pittsburgh Pirates and their fans. For the second season in a row, the team finished last in the NL Central, this time at 71-91. The Pirates’ performance led to manager Derek Shelton being fired a few weeks into the season, with Don Kelly taking over. Sophomore ace Paul […]

The Miami Dolphins are set to play in the NFL’s first-ever regular-season game in Spain on Sunday morning against the Washington Commanders. While this season has not gone the Dolphins’ way, their current open general manager position could intrigue many across the league, according to the Athletic’s Dianna Russini. “We’re about three weird weeks away […]

Heading into Friday night’s matchup against ACC rival Clemson at 7-2, the Louisville football program needed a win. However, a series of penalties and missed kicks doomed the 20th-ranked Louisville football team to a 20-19 loss to the visiting Tigers. Postgame, many Cardinals fans, like X (formerly Twitter) user Squidtard, vented about their frustration. Louisville […]

The New York Yankees once again fell short in their goal to capture the franchise’s 28th World Series title. After falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games during last year’s Fall Classic, the Yankees didn’t even make it that far this postseason. Despite outlasting their most hated rivals, the Boston Red Sox, in […]

Despite an absolutely remarkable turnaround in which they surged from fourth place in July to winning the AL Central come late September, the Cleveland Guardians are in the headlines for the wrong reason. The gambling scandal involving Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz took another turn a few days ago when the duo was […]

The 2025 season has not gone to plan for the Houston Texans. The reigning AFC South champions are now 4-5, fresh off defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars at home in Week 10, 36-29. Now, the Jaguars are just one game ahead of the Texans for second in the South. However, both teams have work to do […]

The New Jersey Devils’ strong start to the 2025-26 season continued on Wednesday with a 4-3 win on the road over the Chicago Blackhawks. Devils defenseman Simon Nemec was the star of the night, notching his first career hat trick. The three goals included the game-winner past Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight in overtime. Nemec had […]

Coming back from a 3-2 deficit in this year’s World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers bested the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games to win their second straight Fall Classic. However, the focus is now on a threepeat. One area that still needs attention is the bullpen. According to baseball insider Francys Romero via X, […]

Ahead of the 2025 season, the Las Vegas Raiders were praised for hiring general manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll. It was believed that the duo would be the ones to lead the Raiders back to glory. However, a 2-7 mark in Carroll’s first season has been disappointing, to put it mildly. After […]

In a low-scoring, defensive struggle, the Denver Broncos’ defense was a driving force in a Thursday night win. In a primetime clash versus the Las Vegas Raiders, the Broncos won a narrow contest, 10-7. Denver’s defense, led by a ferocious pass rush, helped the home team improve to 8-2. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler posted on X, […]

A half-game behind the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams for the NFC West lead, the San Francisco 49ers could certainly use a win over the Rams on Sunday afternoon. The 49ers already travelled to Los Angeles, defeating their divisional rivals 26-23 at SoFi Stadium during Thursday Night Football in Week 5. For the past […]

Winners of six straight, the Denver Broncos are looking to make it seven in a row in a Thursday Night Football clash versus the Las Vegas Raiders. Currently, both teams are tied at seven. As the first half draws to a close, the Broncos will look to rebound in the second half. Luckily, an errant […]

The Seattle Seahawks are riding high right now, winners of three straight. Monday night’s 38-14 beatdown of the Washington Commanders on the road was a masterclass from the Seahawks offense. Currently tied for first in the NFC West with the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle will look to improve to 7-2 with a win over another […]

A 92-70 record was good enough for the Chicago Cubs to clinch a spot in the NL playoff bracket. After a three-game Wild Card series win over the San Diego Padres, the Cubs squared off against their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers, in an NL Division Series (NLDS) matchup. Chicago lost in five games to […]

Fresh off their second consecutive World Series triumph, the Los Angeles Dodgers are already looking forward to a threepeat. As the upcoming MLB free agency period approaches, rumors are swirling on how Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman will look to improve the current roster. One rumored target is the consensus number one free […]

With the upcoming MLB free agency period fast approaching, rumors are swirling around many of the market’s top names. One such name is slugger Kyle Schwarber, who will likely receive the biggest contract of his career in his mid-30s. The inventor of the “Schwarbombs” could very well find himself calling Yankee Stadium home if ESPN’s […]