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The Los Angeles Dodgers have relied heavily on Clayton Kershaw in 2023 amid their pitching injuries. Kershaw has been fantastic for the most part, but exited his most recent start versus the Colorado Rockies after feeling discomfort. The issue remains unclear, but Dave Roberts revealed an update on the future Hall of Famer prior to […]

Aaron Judge played catch on Wednesday ahead of the New York Yankees-Oakland Athletics game. This is significant because Judge is finally beginning baseball activities for the first time since suffering his injury, per Max Goodman. The Yankees have struggled without Judge in the lineup. He’s the heart and soul of the team and it’s shown […]

The Charlotte Hornets reportedly made qualifying offers to PJ Washington, Theo Maledon, and Miles Bridges, per Marc Stein. All three players are now restricted free agents. Bridges’ NBA future is uncertain amid his controversial past, and it remains to be seen whether or not he will play another game with the Hornets. There is no […]

Damian Lillard and Draymond Green are rumored to be meeting on Wednesday night with NBA free agency right around the corner. Green has been mentioned as a possible fit for the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of free agency. This rumored meeting could simply be two friends hanging out, or it may be a discussion about Green’s […]

Cincinnati Reds SP Hunter Greene is currently dealing with an injury. Greene, who endued his share of ups and downs prior to landing on the injured list in 2023, isn’t expected to return until August, per Gordon Wittenmyer of cincinnati.com. There were rumors swirling about a potential Greene return in early July. Instead, according to […]

Chris Paul used to be one of the Golden State Warriors’ biggest rivals during his time with the Los Angeles Clippers. Now he’s preparing to join the Warriors after getting traded from the Washington Wizards for Jordan Poole and draft assets. Paul was recently asked how he thinks he will fit in with the Warriors. “I […]

Pascal Siakam could be on the move this offseason. The Toronto Raptors’ star is reportedly receiving no shortage of interest from potential trade suitors, per Michael Grange of sportsnet.ca. According to Grange’s article, at least six teams have “inquired” about a possible Siakam trade. These teams include the following: Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, […]

Although the Houston Astros are currently in third place in the American League West, they are still expected to be buyers ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Houston owns a 42-37 record as of this story’s publication, trailing the first place Texas Rangers by six games and second place Los Angeles Angels by one game […]

Max Muncy is back! The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that Muncy has been reinstated from the injured list ahead of Tuesday night’s game versus the Colorado Rockies. Dodgers’ No. 3 overall prospect Michael Busch was optioned in a corresponding move. Dodgers beat writer Juan Toribio also shared that Muncy will play third base in his […]

Buck Showalter may be on the hot seat. The New York Mets are in the midst of an abysmal 2023 season and Showalter has been forced to shoulder some of the blame. Although it certainly isn’t all his fault, some of his head-scratching postgame comments have rubbed fans the wrong way. Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, […]

The Chicago Cubs and RHP Shane Greene have agreed to a minor league contract, per MLB.com, via Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors. Greene has pitched in MLB since 2014, when he debuted with the New York Yankees. He spent just one season in New York before landing with the Detroit Tigers. He’d later pitch for […]

The Seattle Mariners designated RHP Chris Flexen for assignment, per Robert Murray. The Mariners needed to make room for RHP Trevor Gott, who was returning from the IL, which ultimately led to this decision. The Mariners needed an open roster space and Flexen’s 2023 performance certainly made this decision easier to make. Across 17 games […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ roster will obviously benefit from Victor Wembanyama. However, drafting him has also led to other perks, such as increased season ticket sales, per Axios. “Spurs Sports and Entertainment’s Lucy Kaneb tells Axios that about 4,000 new season ticket deposits have been made since the May 16 lottery, when the Spurs won […]

2023 NBA free agency is right around the corner and rumors are swirling. Betting odds have also been released, hinting at where free agents may end up signing. One player who’s expected to draw no shortage of interest is Kyle Kuzma, who spent the 2022-23 season with the Washington Wizards. If Kuzma doesn’t return to […]

Houston Astros SP Framber Valdez is now the American League Cy Young betting favorite, per FanDuel. Valdez has pitched well for Houston in 2023 and recently overtook Tampa Bay Rays SP Shane McClanahan as the favorite. As of this story’s publication, Valdez’s odds sit at +270 to win the award. Meanwhile, the top four is […]

Will the Miami Heat move on from Kyle Lowry? A recent report makes it seem like a possibility. There were previous rumors that suggested Lowry could have been included in a Bradley Beal trade. Beal, however, was ultimately dealt to the Phoenix Suns. Lowry remains a possibility to be traded though, especially if Miami pursues […]

The Cleveland Browns have been regarded as a legitimate landing destination for DeAndre Hopkins in NFL free agency. The thought of Hopkins and Deshaun Watson playing together is likely appealing to the franchise. However, the Browns reportedly are content with their current receivers, and SI.com’s Albert Breer reported that Cleveland “probably won’t” try to sign […]

The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly exercised Xavier Tillman Sr.’s contract option, per Grizzlies PR on Twitter. This isn’t a move that will draw much attention, but it also shouldn’t be overlooked. Tillman is a steady role player who will help Memphis next season. Tillman, 24, is coming off his best season in the NBA. He’s now […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been listed as one of the favorites to end up with Shohei Ohtani. Whether it happens via trade or in free agency, many people around the MLB world expect Ohtani to leave Anaheim and move to downtown Los Angeles. That said, the Los Angeles Angels have downplayed talks of potentially […]

The Portland Trail Blazers revealed their new G-League team name, the Rip City Remix, on Monday, per Aaron J. Fentress. Trail Blazer G League team name revealed: The Rip City Remix. pic.twitter.com/sbIyRgLCrh — Aaron J. Fentress (@AaronJFentress) June 26, 2023 The reaction has been mixed for the most part, with some fans praising the new […]

Damian Lillard continues to find his name mentioned in trade rumors. The Miami Heat remain a realistic landing destination for Lillard should the Portland Trail Blazers opt to trade the superstar guard. Lillard wants to stay loyal to Portland, but he also wants to win now. As a result, Lillard and his agent Aaron Goodwin […]

The Houston Rockets enjoyed a superb 2023 NBA Draft. They selected two players who were originally both projected to go within the top 10 of the draft in Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore. Whitmore ultimately fell in the draft, which led to Houston selecting him as well. With a solid young core led by Jalen […]

The 2023 season hasn’t been perfect for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The ball club has held strong in the NL West though, despite dealing with no shortage of injuries and underperformance. They currently sit three games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks in the division, but are still alive without question. However, one specific player on the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias is working his way back from an injury. The left-hander, who finished as an NL Cy Young finalist in 2022, impressed during his rehab start for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Dodgers’ minor league team) on Sunday. Urias ultimately struck out eight hitters over four innings while hitting 95 […]

The Houston Rockets had arguably one of the best overall drafts in 2023. They were able to land Amen Thompson with the fourth overall pick before later selecting a player who was originally projected to go within the top 10 in Cam Whitmore. Because of injury concerns, Whitmore fell in the 2023 NBA Draft, but […]

Tobias Harris is a good player. In fact, he’s one of the better players in the league. Nevertheless, Harris’ father Torrel Harris, who also happens to be his agent, doesn’t believe Tobias has been properly utilized by the Philadelphia 76ers, per Dave Early of SB Nation’s Liberty Ballers. “Personally, I don’t think so,” Torrel responded […]

For the most part, the sports world is excited for the San Antonio Spurs after drafting Victor Wembanyama. Although San Antonio may not be ready to compete for a championship during the 2023-24 season, the future is bright. However, Skip Bayless is choosing to approach the new Wembanyama-Gregg Popovich player-coach duo with a pessimistic outlook. […]

The time has finally come for the San Antonio Spurs, as Victor Wembanyama is officially a member of the team. Now that the Spurs have their future superstar, NBA fans are anxious to see him on the court in San Antonio. They will get to see Wembanyama during the NBA Summer League, but Saturday provided […]

The Los Angeles Angels optioned former All-Star Jared Walsh to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, per Angels beat writer Sam Blum of The Athletic. The move comes after the Angels traded for Eduardo Escobar and called up David Fletcher. Following the 2021 season, when Walsh made the All-Star team, the Angels envisioned him playing a […]

Although the Charlotte Hornets’ future is bright after selecting Brandon Miller with the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the team is likely still a few years away from contending for an NBA championship. However, Brandon Miller wouldn’t agree with that assessment. The Hornets new star made a bold NBA Finals prediction after […]

The Minnesota Vikings are moving on from running back Dalvin Cook, and he’s already receiving plenty of interest in NFL free agency. Cook has been linked to teams such as the Miami Dolphins. However, his recent social media activity will get fans of the New England Patriots excited. Cook reportedly retweeted a clip from the […]

The New York Knicks will not exercise Derrick Rose’s contract option, per Knicks writer Steve Popper. Rose, who emerged as a team and fan favorite in New York, will enter NBA free agency. Some rumors have linked Derrick Rose back to the Chicago Bulls, where he previously won an MVP. A return to Chicago would […]

The Boston Celtics ultimately agreed to a deal to acquire Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards. However, prior to the trade, another team was reportedly expected to make a run at adding Porzingis, per Marc Stein’s of The Stein Line. According to Stein, various teams expected the Utah Jazz to try to sign Porzingis if […]

Did Victor Wembanyama predict that the San Antonio Spurs would land the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft Lottery? Wembanyama, who ended up getting selected first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft by San Antonio, claims to have made that exact prediction. “It wasn’t a feeling, it was like a certainty,” Wembanyama said, […]

Chicago White Sox’s star pitcher Lucas Giolito, who’s been mentioned in no shortage of trade rumors, recently dropped an eye-opening take on pitcher foreign substances checks. MLB has been doing it’s best to crack down on pitchers using substances other than what is allowed, such as rosin. This has led to some confusion, as often […]

Shane McClanahan was removed from a recent start due to an apparent injury. Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash revealed the reason he decided to remove the star left-hander from the game during an interview, per MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM. “My decision was fairly precautionary,” Cash said. “There were some flags up there with […]

The NBA Summer League is right around the corner following the draft. Victor Wembanyama is officially with the San Antonio Spurs and everyone can’t wait to watch him play this summer. Without further ado, let’s take a look at the NBA Summer League schedule. The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers are among the […]

Julio Rodriguez impressed throughout his rookie season, even performing well in the 2022 Home Run Derby. However, he was ultimately defeated by Juan Soto in the final round of the ’22 derby. The Seattle Mariners star announced that he will be competing in the 2023 Home Run Derby in a recent video, per Rodriguez’s Twitter. […]

The Miami Heat have featured plenty of superstars over the years. When it comes to the question of who’s had the greatest career in the franchise’s history though, Dwyane Wade believes the answer isn’t himself or LeBron James. Instead, Wade thinks the answer is Udonis Haslem, per Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated. “He (Haslem) has had […]