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This offseason has brought a heap of change for the Washington Nationals. First, ownership hired Boston Red Sox assistant GM Paul Toboni as the team’s new president of baseball operations. Then, Toboni hired manager Blake Butera from the Tampa Bay Rays’ organization, followed by the selection of Ani Kilambi from the Philadelphia Phillies’ front office […]

The rebuild under the Gateway Arch continues. After trying to trade him for over a year, the St. Louis Cardinals finally dealt longtime third baseman Nolan Arenado. Per multiple sources, Arenado has been dealt to the Arizona Diamondbacks. The return for the Cardinals, shared by ClutchPoints’ Joey Mistretta via X, formerly Twitter, is 2025 draft […]

The 2025 season ended in heartbreak for the Philadelphia Phillies. The NL East champions ran into the reigning world champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Division Series and fell short in their pursuit of a World Series title. Now, heading into the 2026 season, the Phillies look to right that wrong. With star veterans […]

Fresh off a close 34-31 road win over the Carolina Panthers in Saturday’s NFC Wild Card matchup, the Los Angeles Rams are poised for likely another road matchup in the Divisional Round. As the team preps for their next opponent, three of Sean McVay’s assistant coaches are getting interview requests. According to NFL insider Albert […]

A 9-4 campaign capped off with a 34-27 win over 14th-ranked Vanderbilt could be a sign of brighter times for the Iowa football program. As the Hawkeyes look to climb the Big Ten standings next season, another offensive threat has been added via the transfer portal. South Dakota running back L.J. Phillips Jr., fresh off […]

Fresh off their first playoff appearance since 2021, the Boston Red Sox have been busy this offseason. Multiple trades with the St. Louis Cardinals have led the way, as Red Sox president of baseball operations Craig Breslow looks to improve on a roster that lost in the AL Wild Card round. Despite this quest, star […]

At the start of the fourth quarter in Saturday night’s NFC Wild Card game, it looked as if the Green Bay Packers would punch yet another ticket to the playoffs’ divisional round. However, a collapse by the Packers’ defense led to the Chicago Bears’ improbable comeback win, as the home team won 31-27. Despite Green […]

It’s been 11 seasons since the Los Angeles Angels last appeared in the postseason. That period spans the majority of franchise star Mike Trout’s career. It spanned the entirety of superstar Shohei Ohtani’s tenure at Angel Stadium. Entering 2026, it’s clear that Angels general manager Perry Minasian is on the hot seat. The club’s new […]

Heading into the fourth quarter of Saturday night’s NFC Wild Card matchup, the Chicago Bears faced a 21-6 deficit. By the end of their latest clash with another NFC North foe, the Green Bay Packers, the Bears had won 31-27. Chicago defensive tackle Grady Jarrett took to X, formerly Twitter, to pay homage to Hall […]

Heading into the final non-College Football Playoff bowl game of the season, the No. 17-ranked Arizona football program looked to be the favorite against the SMU Mustangs. The Holiday Bowl would be the final game of the season for any team not competing for a national championship. Despite their current ranking, the Arizona football team […]

Currently at 12-4, a win on Sunday versus a division rival in the Tennessee Titans would clinch the AFC South title for the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Houston Texans have roared back from a rough start to sit one game behind the Jaguars at 11-5. As Jacksonville looks to lock in its first division title since […]

Following a historic comeback to win the AL Central, the Cleveland Guardians ran out of gas in the AL Wild Card round. They lost the series to a Detroit Tigers team that they surpassed to capture the division crown. Now winners of two AL Central titles in a row, the Guardians will certainly look to […]

Looking to cap off a strong first season under new head coach Jake Dickert, the Wake Forest football program is currently locked in a clash with SEC school Mississippi State in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl. At halftime, the Demon Deacons lead the Bulldogs 15-9. The big blow? This insane 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown […]

2025 has been yet another year of disappointment for the Cincinnati Bengals. Currently third in the AFC North with a 6-10 record, the Bengals will look to finish the season with a three-game winning streak. Cincinnati will host the fourth-place Cleveland Browns, coming off an upset win at home over the division-leading Pittsburgh Steelers last […]

Heading into the final week of the regular season, three massive matchups can alter the NFL’s playoff picture. Saturday night’s high-stakes NFC West tilt between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks will not only help determine the division winner, but also where both squads stand in the NFC’s seeding process. 49ers star George Kittle […]

After a tumultuous and troubling scandal involving former head coach Sherrone Moore, the Michigan football program might have knocked the search for his replacement out of the park. The Wolverines lured longtime Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham, who recently resigned after 21 years in charge of the Utes, to Ann Arbor. When discussing why he […]

With the NFL regular season quickly approaching its final week, the Los Angeles Rams are in line for another playoff appearance. As the Rams prep for what could be a tough postseason gauntlet, a key defensive contributor has inked a long-term deal with the franchise. Safety Quentin Lake has signed a new three-year deal with […]

As the posting period for Japanese starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai drew closer and closer to a premature end, many speculated on whether he would find a major league team to call home. New Year’s Day brought news of an Imai-Houston Astros partnership. The 27-year-old inked a three-year deal with the Astros. The affordability of the […]

For most of 2025, it looked as if the Houston Astros would conduct business as usual. That is, until the Astros collapsed down the stretch, allowing the surging Seattle Mariners to seize the AL West. Furthermore, a historic comeback by the Cleveland Guardians led to Cleveland capturing the AL Central, causing the Detroit Tigers to […]

New Year’s Day is filled with college football, as the three remaining College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinals are set to be contested. Thursday’s CFP matchup, the Orange Bowl, pits the fifth-ranked Oregon football program against number four Texas Tech. Ahead of the matchup, the Ducks received some good news. Per college football insider Pete Thamel […]

This winter’s edition of the MLB hot stove has come in waves. A couple of bigger trades by the Tampa Bay Rays led Friday’s headlines. After a quiet Saturday, the Chicago White Sox kick-started Sunday with the surprise signing of Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami. The Rays and three of their fellow AL East foes have […]

As the Georgia football program prepares for its College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup against SEC rival Ole Miss, the team received some unwelcome news. According to ESPN’s Dan Murphy, ex-Bulldogs edge rusher Damon Wilson II is counter-suing the SEC champions in Missouri state court. “Former Georgia pass rusher Damon Wilson II says the school’s athletic […]

Just a few days after a big multi-team trade, the Pittsburgh Pirates have struck once again. After being linked to numerous free agent sluggers, such as Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto, the Pirates have found another slugger for their lineup. Per FanSided’s Robert Murray on X, formerly Twitter, Pittsburgh has inked All-Star first baseman Ryan O’Hearn […]

Once again, the Chicago Cubs came up short in their bid to return to the World Series. An NL Wild Card berth and series win over the San Diego Padres led to a NL Division Series (NLDS) matchup versus their division rivals, the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite pushing the Brewers to their limit, the Cubs ultimately […]

The NFL released the voting results for the upcoming Pro Bowl Games on Tuesday morning. While many of the two rosters were not a surprise, there were a fair number of snubs in both the AFC and NFC. However, for the second straight year, two teams were not represented. According to New Orleans Saints beat […]

As the MLB offseason progresses, there have been a few surprising teams jumping into the fray. One such club is the Pittsburgh Pirates, who pulled off one of the biggest trades of the hot stove season this past Friday. Now, they could be looking to augment their lineup once again with an intriguing free agent […]

Fresh off signing Japanese superstar Munetaka Murakami to a two-year deal just a couple of days ago, the Chicago White Sox aren’t done spending. As GM Chris Getz and manager Will Venable look to continue progress on the team’s rebuild, another piece of the puzzle was added on Tuesday. Per MLB insider Jeff Passan on […]

Now in full control of the NFC North, the Chicago Bears have shown a lot of resiliency in head coach Ben Johnson’s first year at the helm. The former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator has sparked the career of 2024 first overall pick Caleb Williams. While there’s still a lot that Williams needs to improve on, […]

In a clash of AFC leading teams, the Denver Broncos fell 34-20 to the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars. As the race for the AFC’s top seed heats up, the Broncos’ loss leaves their advantage for that No.1 spot at just one game, with the Jaguars now holding a tiebreaker. In addition to the defeat, Denver also […]

While the Cincinnati Bengals had high hopes entering the 2025 season, an early-season toe injury to star quarterback Joe Burrow was a contributing factor to the team’s stumble to 5-10 so far. Since returning in Cincinnati’s 32-14 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving, the 2020 top overall pick has picked up right where he […]

The Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers headed into Sunday’s matchup looking for control of the NFC South. A back-and-forth battle ensued, as the Panthers took a late 23-20 lead over the Buccaneers at home. However, it looked as if, at least for a moment, that Bucs quarterback Baker Mayfield would will the visitors to […]

Holding on to a one-game lead in the AFC North, the Pittsburgh Steelers are facing a pivotal road matchup against the Detroit Lions late Sunday afternoon. As the Steelers’ offense looks to keep pace with the Lions’ attack, quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be without two young players who were supposed to fill key roles. According […]

The Buffalo Bills headed into Sunday’s road matchup against the Cleveland Browns as solid favorites. The AFC contenders look to prove that prediction true, as they lead the Browns 23-10 in the third quarter. After scoring his second touchdown of the afternoon, Bills running back James Cook hit one of the coldest celebrations in sports: […]

The New Jersey Devils have ridden a strong start to their current fifth-place standing in the Metro. As the Devils look to continue their pursuit of both a division title and a postseason berth, they are expected to receive a surprising yet welcome boost. According to NHL reporter Mike Morreale on X, formerly Twitter, New […]

The Chicago White Sox have already made one move on Sunday that has shaken the MLB landscape. Fresh off signing Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to a two-year deal, the White Sox could be closing in on a potential Luis Robert Jr. trade. According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale via X, formerly Twitter, the rebuilding club […]

Less than a week after capping off their 2025 season with a third consecutive win, the Iowa State football program now has a new leader. After longtime head coach Matt Campbell left Ames to take over at Penn State, the Cyclones have hired Washington State head coach Jimmy Rogers as his replacement. ESPN’s Pete Thamel […]

With a new leadership duo of Paul Toboni and Blake Butera, the Washington Nationals hope they’ve found a pair of men to lead them to glory for at least the next decade. Toboni, the new president of baseball operations/general manager, is sure to be aggressive in pursuing his vision for the future of the franchise. […]

For a franchise that possesses 27 World Series titles, it’s been a while since the New York Yankees have captured championship gold. The last time the Yankees were victorious in the Fall Classic, they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games back in 2009. This year’s loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL […]

After notching one of Major League Baseball’s biggest payrolls this past season, to say more was expected of the New York Mets is an understatement. The team collapsed down the stretch, coughing up both the NL East and a playoff spot in the process. As the Mets look to rebound from 2025’s failures, the front […]