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Ever since winning the 2023 World Series, it’s felt like the Texas Rangers have underachieved. The team has plenty of veteran talent, not to mention a good collection of young players. However, injuries, ineffectiveness, and regression/ lack of growth have held the Rangers back. Veteran manager Bruce Bochy elected not to return. He was replaced […]

Coming off a narrow 20-15 loss to previously ranked No.11 Indiana, the Iowa football program is looking to bounce back this Saturday. A road trip to fellow Big Ten school Wisconsin awaits head coach Kirk Ferentz’s Hawkeyes. If the Iowa football team wants to get back on track with a win in Madison, it could […]

Entering last Saturday’s matchup at fellow Big 12 program Cincinnati, the Iowa State football team was riding high. They were ranked 14th in the nation and undefeated at 5-0. Unfortunately, the Iowa State football program finally lost for the first time, falling to the Bearcats 38-30. Now, as head coach Matt Campbell prepares the Cyclones […]

The Toronto Blue Jays enter Tuesday night’s AL Division Series Game 3 against the New York Yankees up 2-0. Everything has gone according to plan so far. Both ace Kevin Gausman and rookie Trey Yesavage played roles in shutting down the Yankees’ offense with stellar starts in Games 1 and 2. First baseman Vladimir Guerrero […]

Down 2-0 in their AL Division Series matchup versus the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Yankees look to flip the script in Tuesday night’s Game 3. With veteran lefty Carlos Rodon set to take the bump, a win in Game 3 would keep the Yankees’ World Series hopes alive for a couple more days. […]

Currently up 2-0 in their AL Division Series (ALDS) matchup over the New York Yankees, the Toronto Blue Jays are off to a roaring start. Now, as the series shifts to Yankee Stadium, the Blue Jays will look to complete an ALDS sweep of their AL East rivals on Tuesday night. Toronto first baseman Vladimir […]

2024-25 was a solid season for the St. Louis Blues. Despite being tied with the Calgary Flames at 96 points, the Blues made the postseason via tiebreaker. Now, the focus for 2025-26 is not only to get back to the playoffs, but to get even further than last year. As St. Louis prepares for their […]

Since star quarterback Joe Burrow went down with a turf toe injury in Week 2, the Cincinnati Bengals have felt aimless. Three consecutive losses, the latest a 37-24 defeat to the Detroit Lions, have left the Bengals at 2-3. Yet, they are still in second place in the AFC North, a game and a half […]

A 7-3 win in NLDS Game 2 has given the Milwaukee Brewers a 2-0 lead over the Chicago Cubs. The Brewers were able to get to Cubs starter Shota Imanaga early, forcing the Japanese lefty to leave the game in the third inning. While Chicago was also able to get to Brewers starter Aaron Ashby, […]

The Toronto Blue Jays entered Game 2 of the ALDS with a theoretical disadvantage against the New York Yankees. The visitors were sending staff ace Max Fried to the hill, while the Blue Jays would counter with rookie Trey Yesavage. Even though Sunday’s ALDS tilt would be Yesavage’s postseason debut, he wasn’t fazed. After striking […]

At 4-0, the Buffalo Bills are the lone undefeated team left in the NFL. If they want to make it to 5-0, they must defeat their long-time AFC East rivals, the New England Patriots, on Sunday Night Football. While the Bills finally get starting linebacker Matt Milano back from injury, head coach Sean McDermott’s defense […]

Entering Sunday’s Game 2, it appeared that the New York Yankees had an advantage when it came to today’s starting pitching matchup. The Yankees would send their ace, Max Fried, to the bump in an effort to tie the AL Division Series (ALDS) at one game apiece. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays would counter with […]

For 161 games, the New York Mets had at least a solid chance at making the NL playoff field. However, after a 4-0 loss to the Miami Marlins in their regular-season finale, the Mets did not make the postseason. After a stunning NL Championship Series (NLCS) run in 2024, much more was expected of New […]

A heartbreaking 3-2 Game 1 loss to the Detroit Tigers wasn’t in the Seattle Mariners’ cards. The Mariners will look to avenge their extra innings loss in Game 2, sending veteran Luis Castillo to the bump to face Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. Whether or not Seattle can even the series, Game 3 will shift the […]

Game 1 of the AL Division Series (ALDS) did not go the Seattle Mariners’ way. The AL West champions lost to the visiting Detroit Tigers 3-2 on a game-winning single by third baseman Zach McKinstry in the 11th inning. Now, the Tigers will send their ace, Tarik Skubal, to the bump in Game 2. To […]

While the Indianapolis Colts’ undefeated start to the 2025 season ended last weekend, the team is still tied at the top of the AFC South. Their 27-20 Week 4 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on the road was the Colts’ first of the season. They are looking to rebound with a win over the […]

The Oklahoma football team is fresh off a dominant 44-0 win over Kent State. Now, the Sooners are 5-0, and they could be ranked higher than fifth in the next edition of the AP poll. After losing starting quarterback John Mateer to injury, sophomore Michael Hawkins Jr. has taken over the starting role. Ahead of […]

Fresh off one of the worst collapses in recent history, the New York Mets are trying to figure out how they will get back to the postseason. For the majority of this past season, the Mets were in position for a playoff spot. In fact, at one point, they were the best team in baseball. […]

A big first inning off of Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani gave the Philadelphia Phillies an early 3-0 lead in Game 1 of their NL Division Series matchup. A two-run triple from catcher J.T. Realmuto, followed minutes later by a sacrifice fly from outfielder Harrison Bader, gave the Phillies their current advantage. MLB’s […]

Last Saturday’s loss to previously sixth-ranked Oregon made sense for the Penn State football team. While head coach James Franklin has had plenty of success in Happy Valley, the Penn State football program has routinely come up short in the big games. Many expected the Nittany Lions to rebound with a convincing road victory over […]

Currently holding a 6-1 lead over the New York Yankees, the Toronto Blue Jays seem to be on track for a Game 1 win in their AL Division Series (ALDS) matchup. If their offense can knock in a couple more runs, the Yankees would be hard-pressed to make up the difference. Yet, the Blue Jays […]

After dropping their last two matchups, the Arizona Cardinals are looking to turn things around this coming Sunday. Their Week 5 matchup against the winless Tennessee Titans at home should favor the 2-2 Cardinals. A win Sunday would mean every team in the NFC West is above .500. However, the Cardinals’ task could be a […]

Despite a leadoff home run from the Chicago Cubs’ Michael Busch in the top of the first inning, the Milwaukee Brewers roared back during Saturday’s NL Division Series (NLDS) Game 1. Nine runs in the first two innings have led to a 9-1 lead for the NL’s top seed in the third inning. Leading the […]

Fresh off a three-game NL Wild Card series win over the San Diego Padres, the Chicago Cubs now have an NL Division Series (NLDS) date with the Milwaukee Brewers. After beating the Brewers 7-6 in their regular season series, the Cubs jumped out to an early 1-o lead over Milwaukee, thanks to first baseman Michael […]

A 76-86 record and fourth-place finish in the NL East were not what the Atlanta Braves expected out of the 2025 season. However, injuries, ineffectiveness, and regression led to the Braves’ tumble down the standings. However, the goal for 2026 will remain the same: contend for a shot at the World Series. In an effort […]

2024-25 was a continuation of the slow decline that the Pittsburgh Penguins have been on over the last few seasons. Since bowing out of the first round of the 2021-22 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Penguins have gone from 103 to 91 to 88 to 80 points over the last few seasons. GM Kyle Dubas looks […]

2025 did not go the way that many Atlanta Braves fans thought it would. In fact, many in the Braves organization likely did not believe that their roster would miss the postseason. However, a wicked combination of injuries, regression, and ineffectiveness doomed Atlanta to a 76-86, fourth-place finish in the NL East. Manager Brian Snitker […]

Fresh off a dominant 3-0 Wild Card Game 3 win over the San Diego Padres, the Chicago Cubs’ priority is now the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs’ NL Division Series (NLDS) opponent is also the NL’s top seed, in addition to being the NL Central champions. The Brewers won the division by five games. As Chicago […]

The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays are set to kick off their AL Division Series (ALDS) on Saturday afternoon. While the Blue Jays used the last few days to rest and prepare for the matchup, the Yankees closed out a thrilling AL Wild Card series against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night […]

Following a disappointing 81-81 campaign, the San Francisco Giants elected to fire manager Bob Melvin. The veteran manager spent two seasons with the Giants, going 161-163 during his time in the Bay Area. Now, the president of baseball operations, Buster Posey, is leading a hunt for San Francisco’s next manager. According to FanSided’s Robert Murray […]

The Seattle Seahawks have been on a mini bye since their Week 4 Thursday Night Football win over the Arizona Cardinals. At the moment, they are a half-game behind the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC West lead. A win on Sunday over the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers would put them back in first. However, […]

A close 30-24 loss to previously sixth-ranked Oregon has dropped the Penn State football program to seventh in the AP Top 25 poll. Once again, the Penn State football team has failed to win the big game. It’s been a recurring theme for the Nittany Lions since the retirement of long-time head coach Joe Paterno. […]

While the New York Yankees captured a hard-fought three-game AL Wild Card series over the Boston Red Sox, the Toronto Blue Jays have been preparing for them. The Blue Jays won their first AL East title since 2015, winning the crown over the Yankees via a tiebreaker. Now, both teams will once again square off, […]

Despite taking the Chicago Cubs to the limit in their NL Wild Card series, the San Diego Padres ultimately fell short. A 3-1 loss in Game 3 to the Cubs means that the offseason is now here in San Diego. One of Padres GM A.J. Preller’s top acquisitions was reliever Mason Miller, who was brought […]

The Texas Rangers are looking to return to the postseason in 2026. After former manager Bruce Bochy opted to leave the organization, one man has stood above everyone at the top of Rangers president of baseball ops Chris Young’s wish list. That man? Former Miami Marlins skipper Skip Schumaker, one of his current senior advisors. […]

Knotted at one game apiece, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox entered the final game of their Wild Card Series looking to advance towards the AL Division Series (ALDS). A big fourth inning gave the Yankees a 4-0 lead over the Red Sox, as the home team’s bats began to wake up. After […]

Fresh off their first loss of the 2025 season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are locked in and ready for the Seattle Seahawks. Both teams enter Week 5 at 3-1 and at the top of their respective divisions. Furthermore, the throwback uniforms that each team will wear in homage to their 1976 debut seasons. However, the […]

Despite a valiant effort, the San Diego Padres’ 2025 season ended on Thursday in a 3-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs in the final game of their Wild Card series. Now, as the Padres turn their attention to the upcoming winter, it’s clear that at least one unit is a strength of the team: their […]

Ending the season on a four-game losing streak, it’s clear that the 2025 campaign was a disappointment for the St. Louis Cardinals. A 78-84 record won’t cut it under the Gateway Arch. For a team that’s one of the most successful franchises in MLB history, it’s clear that the Cardinals have a lot of work […]