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The Miami Dolphins had an up-and-down 2022 season. Tua Tagovailoa’s health was a primary subject of discussion due to his concussion concerns. The team ended up finishing 9-8 which narrowly placed them in the NFL playoffs. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel recently said he’s not satisfied despite making the playoffs in 2022, per Carter Owen […]

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Johan Oviedo threw an immaculate inning against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. For those who may not be aware, an immaculate inning is when a pitcher throws just nine pitches to retire the side in order. With Pittsburgh trailing 3-2 in the top of the 4th inning in Wednesday’s game, Oviedo accomplished […]

The Oakland Athletics reportedly have a “tentative agreement” on a stadium funding plan for a Las Vegas ballpark, per ESPN. The agreement is with Nevada state and local officials and is in regards to how much pubic assistance the A’s will receive for a $1.5 billion stadium. Governor Joe Lombardo released a statement on the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers No. 2 overall prospect Bobby Miller made his MLB debut on Tuesday night versus the Atlanta Braves. He performed well against a talented Braves team, allowing just one run over five innings pitched. Following the game, Miller credited Dodgers catcher Will Smith, per SportsNet LA. “I put all my trust in Will (Smith), […]

Alabama basketball star Brandon Miller is an exciting prospect. He’s dealt with controversy in the past, but his potential is difficult to deny. However, even Miller understands why Victor Wembanyama is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, per Shams Charania. Alabama’s Brandon Miller, set to be among top […]

Almost everything has gone right for the Los Angeles Dodgers over the past few weeks. However, LA struggled in a recent series against the St. Louis Cardinals, losing three out of four games on the road. Dodgers star Max Muncy even said the umpires were getting “bullied” by the Cardinals catchers during the series. St. […]

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole recorded his 2,000th career strikeout on Tuesday versus the Baltimore Orioles, per Talkin’ Baseball on Twitter. Cole is reportedly the third-fastest pitcher in MLB history to reach the 2,000 strikeout mark, with only Randy Johnson and Clayton Kershaw getting there faster, per Jon Heyman. Cole also became just the […]

The Oakland Athletics reinstated RP Trevor May from the injured list and optioned SP Kyle Muller to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, per Oakland A’s Communications on Twitter. Trevor May had been dealing with anxiety and was placed on the IL as a result. His initial timetable was unclear, but May is now set to […]

The New York Jets have high hopes for the 2023 season, but they’ve already suffered a couple of big injury scares. Aaron Rodgers seemed to suffer some sort of injury on Tuesday, while Allen Lazard was also dealing with an issue. Lazard reportedly left the practice field with a trainer on Tuesday, per Dianna Russini. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers No. 2 overall prospect RHP Bobby Miller is set to make his MLB debut on Tuesday versus the Atlanta Braves. Taking on a loaded Braves’ lineup to begin one’s career is far from an ideal scenario, but Miller won’t back down from the task. He’s a highly-regarded prospect who, despite not having the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have narrowly surpassed the Atlanta Braves as the 2023 MLB World Series odds favorite, per FanDuel. The Braves were previously favored, but Los Angeles defeated Atlanta on Monday night and now lead the charge. The Dodgers’ odds currently sit at +450, just ahead of the Braves’ +500 odds. The two teams […]

Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks had their ups and downs with one another. Anthony, who recently announced his retirement from the NBA, was an All-Star during each year he played in New York. However, the team endured their struggles with multiple different coaches leading the way during his tenure with the Knicks, with […]

The Denver Nuggets swept the Los Angeles Lakers and booked their ticket to the 2023 NBA Finals. LA had a strong second-half of the year and made an impressive run, but they proved to be no match for Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals. Following their sweep of the Lakers, the […]

The Houston Rockets could drastically enhance their team during the 2023 NBA Draft. Houston owns the No. 4 and No. 20 overall picks, and the Rockets are looking to find a stable future star at No. 4 overall while finding a sleeper at No. 20 in the first round. Amen Thompson is expected to be […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are moving D’Angelo Russell and Jarred Vanderbilt to the bench for Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets, per Shams Charania. LA’s starting lineup in this must-win affair looks like this: Dennis Schroder, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James, Anthony Davis. The Lakers are going to need a miracle if they want […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers initially invited the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to their LGBTQ+ Pride Night scheduled for June 16th. However, after receiving backlash from conservative and religious groups, the Dodgers uninvited them from the event. After receiving further backlash from LGBTQ+ groups and supporters following the decision to un-invite the sisters, Los Angeles has […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers-Atlanta Braves series features a number of intriguing storylines. LA and Atlanta are the two best teams in the National League, so it should be competitive throughout. Additionally, Freddie Freeman is returning to Atlanta to face his former team once again. Freeman, who made his initial return last year during his first […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have endured injury trouble in 2023. Their results have still been nothing short of superb, currently boasting a 34-14 record, but Tampa Bay needs pitching depth. Fortunately for the Rays, Tyler Glasnow is on the verge of returning from injury and could be activated Saturday versus the Los Angeles Dodgers, per […]

In a move that will go overlooked by many, the Kansas City Royals have designated utility man Hunter Dozier for assignment, per Underdog MLB. Dozier, 31, offers an intriguing element of versatility that could draw the attention of contenders. He’s also a player that previously flashed signs of potential, but his performance has dwindled in […]

Michael Block’s story just keeps getting better. Block, a golf club pro, had a Cinderella journey to even compete in the PGA Championship. Block came to play and finished within the top 15 at the tournament while hitting an epic hole-and-one. His ace drew the reaction of the golf world, and Block’s future in golf […]

MLB is back and baseball is not dying despite what some media personalities and fans may lead you to believe. MLB announced that this past weekend (May 19-21), the league received the highest overall weekend attendance numbers for April or May in six years, per MLB Communications on Twitter. “With 1,518,016 fans from Friday-Sunday, MLB had […]

NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement on Monday. Anthony enjoyed a legendary career that led to no shortage of accolades. He will be remembered as one of the better pure scorers of all-time. NBA commissioner Adam Silver released a statement following Anthony’s retirement announcement, per NBA on Twitter. “Carmelo Anthony is one of the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly expected to pursue SS Tim Anderson ahead of the trade deadline if the Chicago White Sox make him available, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The White Sox are in the midst of a troublesome 2023 season, and barring a turnaround they will likely be sellers this year. On […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed SP Julio Urias on the 15-day IL with a hamstring strain on Saturday. Fortunately, the “initial hope” is that Urias will be able to immediately return once his 15 days are up on the injured list, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. In other words, the Dodgers don’t appear […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers originally invited the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to their LGBTQ+ Pride Night, before reversing their decision and uninviting them after receiving backlash from conservative and religious groups. However, now the team is receiving backlash from pro-LGBTQ+ rights groups and their supporters. Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken even invited the Sisters of Perpetual […]

The Los Angeles Angels made a pair of impactful roster moves on Saturday. The Halos reinstated 1B/OF Jared Walsh from the injured list and designated OF Brett Phillips for assignment, per Angels PR on Twitter. Phillips provided strong defense, speed, and a positive clubhouse presence, but his offensive struggles led to this decision. Meanwhile, Walsh […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and former Houston Astros star reliever Ken Giles are reportedly in agreement on a minor league contract, per Jon Heyman. Giles has also pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, and Seattle Mariners in addition to Houston during his career. However, he helped the Astros win the World Series in […]

The Los Angeles Angels recently made the decision to move on from RP Ryan Tepera, who officially hit free agency on Saturday, per the Angels PR on Twitter. Tepera was once considered one of the best relievers in baseball before struggling in 2023. There are a number of potential landing destinations for Tepera, but the […]

Aaron Hicks isn’t a name that will excite Los Angeles Dodgers fans. In fact, LA fans may even scoff at the notion of adding a player who’s struggled mightily over the past few seasons. Hicks, however, has labored with the New York Yankees, a market that is especially difficult on players. LA is a big […]

The Philadelphia Phillies reportedly claimed RHP Dylan Covey off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers, per Bob Nightengale. Philadelphia entered 2023 with sky high expectations. Instead, they are currently under .500 and in need of pitching depth. Their starting rotation especially needs answers, with only four reliable arms available at the moment. Their bullpen has […]

The New York Yankees made an interesting trade on Friday, acquiring OF Greg Allen from the Boston Red Sox. The deal makes more sense now though, as the Yankees announced Saturday that OF Aaron Hicks has been designated for assignment. Hicks still has two and a half years remaining on his contract, per Bob Nightengale. […]

Trevor Bauer is reportedly being sent down to the Yokohama DeNA BayStars farm team for an “adjustment start,” per Yakyu Cosmopolitan. Bauer will pitch for the farm team on Sunday. Yakyu Cosmopolitan made it clear that this demotion may not be permanent, and Bauer is still a member of the active roster. “To be clear, […]

Trea Turner was incredible during the 2023 World Baseball Classic. He led Team USA to the championship game while coming up with no shortage of clutch hits. Turner, however, has struggled during the 2023 regular season with the Philadelphia Phillies. His impressive WBC stats over just six games put his difficult season with Philadelphia into […]

The Miami Heat narrowly made the 2023 NBA playoffs after earning a spot following the play-in tournament. The majority of people around the NBA world didn’t expect them to make it past the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. Miami, however, upset the odds and are now just a pair of victories away from clinching […]

Toronto Blue Jays’ SP Kevin Gausman isn’t happy with Domingo German and the New York Yankees. Gausman felt as if German gained an unfair advantage by using some sort of foreign substance which led to him being ejected and ultimately suspended. “Obviously the guy over there (German) was cheating and for three innings, dominated us,” […]

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge is on fire. His seven home runs in May equal as many as the Cleveland Guardians and Pittsburgh Pirates have both hit during the month, per ClutchPoints MLB. Home Runs in the month of May: Pittsburgh Pirates: 7Cleveland Guardians: 7Aaron Judge: 7 Judge has been on an absolute TEAR […]

The New York Yankees acquired OF Greg Allen from the Boston Red Sox on Friday in a trade, per Pete Abraham. Allen had an upward mobility clause, which allows a player to receive an MLB opportunity with a different team if his current team is unable to give him such an opportunity. The Yankees and […]

The San Diego Padres reportedly placed 3B Manny Machado on the injured list prior to their game versus the Boston Red Sox on Friday, per Kevin Acee. Brandon Dixon was added to the active roster in a corresponding move. The Padres were previously hoping Machado, who’s dealing with a hand injury, would be able to […]

Los Angeles Dodgers SP Dustin May is expected to miss at least one month with a right flexor pronator strain. The Dodgers likely feel as though they dodged a bullet after May left his most recent start with elbow pain. Regardless, Los Angeles will still need to find a replacement in the rotation. Gavin Stone […]