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The San Diego Padres promoted RHP Alek Jacob to the big league roster, per CBS Sports. He was called up from Double-A in a rather surprising move. However, the promotion is warranted as Jacob has impressed during his tenure in the Padres’ farm system. Given San Diego’s struggles in 2023, they are hopeful he can […]

Who’s going to start the MLB All-Star Game for the National League? Atlanta Braves pitchers Spencer Strider and Bryce Elder both would have strong chances. However, Elder will not pitch in the game since he’s scheduled start Sunday’s Braves contest. Strider is starting Saturday, and likely won’t pitch in the game as a result, per […]

The Memphis Grizzlies recently acquired guard Marcus Smart from the Boston Celtics in a three-team trade. Smart played a pivotal role for Boston during his tenure with the Celtics, especially on defense. The Grizzlies new guard was asked about Ja Morant’s suspension during a press conference following the trade. “Ja is a very special player… […]

Will Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett breakout in 2023? If so, the fantasy football implications will be immense. According to ESPN’s Mike Clay, Pickett will be 2023’s fantasy football version of Trevor Lawrence. He also listed examples of QBs who emerged as stars in their second seasons in the league, via ESPN. “Carson Wentz (2017), […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Max Muncy has endured an inconsistent 2023 season. On one hand, he’s hitting home runs at a decent rate. However, just about every other part of his offensive game is lacking. Muncy, who recently returned from injury, smashed a home run on Thursday in LA’s 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. […]

Freddie Freeman is a World Series champion, MVP, and seven-time All-Star. He’s played for the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers, two franchises with plenty of popularity. Despite all of this, is it possible that Freeman is underrated? Freeman is a great player and everyone agrees with that assessment. When people think of MLB’s current […]

A recent incident occurred between Victor Wembanyama and Britney Spears. Spears tried to catch Wembanyama’s attention but was allegedly struck by someone on Wembanyama’s security team. A shocking video of the incident recently emerged, via TMZ. 🚨VIDEO OF BRITNEY/WEMBY INCIDENT SHOWS SHE DIDN’T GRAB HIM🚨 Full video here: https://t.co/nSXYAE6jhu pic.twitter.com/uMBqtLKJGN — TMZ (@TMZ) July 7, […]

The 2023 MLB Draft is right around the corner. This year’s group of prospects features no shortage of talent. The draft is scheduled to begin on July 9th at 7 PM EST and will last until Tuesday, July 11th, ahead of the MLB All-Star Game. You can find more information on how to watch the […]

The Miami Heat endured an inconsistent 2022-23 regular season. They narrowly made the playoffs as a No. 8 seed, but turned on the jets in the postseason. Miami battled their way through the Eastern Conference playoffs before being defeated by the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals. Nevertheless, the future is bright for the Jimmy […]

The entire New York Yankees lineup seemingly began to slump after Aaron Judge suffered an injury in early June. With Judge still out, the lineup hasn’t found much consistency. Anthony Rizzo has certainly endured his struggles following a strong start to the 2023 campaign. Although his overall numbers still look decent, Rizzo commented on his […]

The Cleveland Guardians placed SP Cal Quantrill on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation, per Guardians beat reporter Mandy Bell. Cleveland’s rotation has been hit hard by the injury bug in 2023, with Quantrill, Triston McKenzie, and Aaron Civale all spending time on the IL this season. Quantrill has unfortunately dealt with injury concerns […]

The New York Yankees claimed a pitcher on waivers Thursday. New York reportedly claimed LHP Anthony Misiewicz off waivers from the Detroit Tigers and optioned him to Triple-A, per Yankees PR Dept. on Twitter. The move comes following the devastating Jimmy Cordero news, as the Yankees’ reliever was suspended for a domestic violence incident. As […]

Jakob Poeltl agreed to sign with the Toronto Raptors in NBA Free Agency, inking a four-year, $80 million contract to stay in Toronto. However, Fred VanVleet left Toronto and agreed to a three-year, $130 million deal with the Houston Rockets. Poeltl commented on VanVleet’s departure and revealed how he feels about it after re-signing with […]

Damian Lillard wants to go to the Miami Heat. Nothing has changed so far this offseason. Lillard’s agent Aaron Goodwin recently confirmed Lillard’s desire, per Barry Jackson. “I do what I should for my client,” Goodwin said. “Some teams I did call. Other teams have called me. It’s a respectful relationship with most teams. Truthfully, […]

LSU star gymnast Olivia Dunne is doing everything she can to help female college athletes. Dunne is reportedly launching “The Livvy Fund,” which will be intended to help female college athletes with NIL deals, per On3 NIL. Dunne is arguably the most famous college athlete in the country today. Her popularity has increased with various […]

The Drew League won the 2023 Red Bull Pro-Am Basketball Classic at King Drew Magnet School in Los Angeles, CA. The tournament lasted three days and included plenty of entertainment and excitement throughout. The final day of the event even included a three-point contest and a celebrity/influencer game. Six different leagues competed in the tournament. […]

LSU baseball enjoyed a tremendous 2023 season and now their superstars are set to make a crucial impact in the upcoming 2023 MLB Draft. Fresh off a College World Series victory, OF Dylan Crews and RHP Paul Skenes are two of the most exciting prospects in the draft. Both players recently received praise from MLB.com’s […]

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve is dealing with an injury and his current timetable is uncertain. Astros general manager Dana Brown recently provided a murky update on the second baseman, per Danielle Lerner. “Astros GM Dana Brown said he doesn’t yet know if Jose Altuve will go in the IL. The Astros will go over […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard requested a trade and reportedly wants to go to the Miami Heat. Some fans are criticizing Lillard, however, something that caught the attention of Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. Lol 1 or 2 more years Lmao. What do u be watching gang seriously. — Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) July 5, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2023 season hasn’t been ideal. Injuries have decimated the rotation and fans are calling for the team to add a star pitcher or two ahead of the MLB trade deadline. There is even more pressure to make a move following Dustin May and Clayton Kershaw’s injuries. May will miss the season […]

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled RHP Luis Patiño and optioned LHP Jalen Beeks to Triple-A on Wednesday, per Rays reporter Tricia Whitaker. Tampa Bay still holds the best record in the American League. However, the Atlanta Braves surpassed them for the best overall record in MLB. The Rays have also cooled off following a red […]

Bojan Bogdanovic has been a popular trade candidate over the past few years. The Detroit Pistons reportedly want to keep Bogdanovic though, per NBA insider Marc Stein. That said, Bogdanovic is reportedly receiving plenty of trade interest from potential suitors. The Pistons’ rumored asking price for Bogdanovic, if they were to even entertain a trade […]

Mike Trout is expected to miss at least a month after recently suffering a wrist injury. Shohei Ohtani, meanwhile, was already expected to be the subject of many trade rumors. Following Trout’s injury, speculation immediately emerged that Ohtani would be more likely to be traded. After all, the Los Angeles Angels are currently hanging on […]

July is always an important month in the MLB world. It features the MLB All-Star Game, MLB Draft, and it is the month when most trades happen ahead of August 1st’s deadline. The Atlanta Braves are making a different kind of July move though. The Braves are expected to depart from Liberty Media and become […]

No. 2 overall NBA Draft pick and the Charlotte Hornets first selection from the 2023 NBA Draft, Brandon Miller, still has an incredibly high-celling. However, he picked up seven fouls in his NBA Summer League debut. Miller endured his ups and downs during the game, flashing his superb talent at times, but the storyline was […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout is expected to miss four to eight weeks after suffering a wrist injury. The primary concern is of course for the Angels and how they will move forward without one of the best players in the game. However, Trout’s injury also left a void in the MLB All-Star Game. […]

The San Diego Padres placed SP Michael Wacha on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation, the team announced. The move is retroactive to July 2. San Diego also designated DH Nelson Cruz for assignment and optioned RHP Domingo Tapia. In terms of active roster additions, the Padres called LHP José Castillo, RHP Matt Waldron, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren was one of the most exciting prospects heading into the 2022-23 season. However, he suffered an injury prior to the season following the NBA Draft, and ultimately missed the entire year. Holmgren is now preparing for his rookie season one year after being drafted. He recently commented on […]

Anthony Edwards has a message for the “females” after inking his five-year, max contract extension worth up to $260 million. Edwards posted a video on his Instagram of himself and his girlfriend, which is when he made a loyal declaration. "She the only one." Anthony Edwards has a message to the females trying come up […]

Veteran reliever Trevor Gott was traded along with Chris Flexen from the Seattle Mariners to the New York Mets on Monday. Flexen was later designated for assignment, but Gott projects to play a role in the Mets’ bullpen. Gott shared his thoughts on the trade Tuesday, per Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo. “I love it. […]

Mike Trout suffered an apparent injury after fouling off a pitch in Monday’s Los Angeles Angels-San Diego Padres clash. After the swing, Trout displayed signs of pain in his hand/wrist area. The Angels immediately sent a trainer out and the superstar was ultimately removed from the game, via FOX Sports: MLB. The severity of Trout’s […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night in LA. The win snapped a two-game skid following a forgettable series in Kansas City against the Royals. Max Muncy led the charge for the Dodgers with a pair of hits, one of which was a home run. However, David Peralta and Jason Heyward […]

The Boston Red Sox made a plethora of roster moves on Tuesday, per MLB.com. SP Garrett Whitlock, who was already expected to land on the IL, was placed on the 15-day injured list. SP James Paxton was then placed on paternity leave. Additionally, the Red Sox promoted pitchers Tayler Scott and Brandon Walter from Triple-A. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed SP Clayton Kershaw on the 15-day injured list Monday, the team announced. The move is backdated to June 30. Los Angeles also optioned RP Victor Gonzalez and called SP Michael Grove and SP Gavin Stone up to the big league ball club. Kershaw was selected to his 10th career MLB […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Malik Beasley are reportedly in agreement on a one-year contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. The contract is worth a minimum of $2.7 million, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The move continues a busy day of free agency for the Bucks, who reunited Robin Lopez with Brook Lopez on Monday as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have enjoyed a strong NBA offseason. They’ve agreed to contracts with key players as they look to remain competitive moving forward. Keeping star guard D’Angelo Russell in the mix will also help LA next season. Rob Pelinka has certainly done a good job in NBA free agency, so much so that […]

Nobody believed Michael Jordan would love the idea of his son Marcus dating Larsa Pippen. Now we have confirmation of Jordan’s feelings on the situation. The former Chicago Bulls superstar was asked by TMZ if he approves of Marcus and Larsa dating, to which he replied, “No.” Video via NBA Central. Michael Jordan doesn’t approve […]

We are already in July! The 2023 MLB season has flown by quickly, but it has featured plenty of excitement and no shortage of surprises. That said, a number of teams have performed well below expectations. The ’23 campaign has been an outlier in a sense, with many preseason predictions already falling by the wayside. […]

Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers, and Dame reportedly wants to join the Miami Heat. It goes without saying, but Lillard would seemingly love to team up with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. However, there are three primary reasons why Lillard wants to head to Miami, per Sam Amick of The […]