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New York Yankees infielder Josh Donaldson is reportedly taking at-bats amid his rehab from a hamstring injury. However, Aaron Boone said Donaldson is still dealing with hamstring tightness, per Bryan Hoch. “Josh Donaldson had three at-bats at Somerset but he is still experiencing tightness in his hamstring. Aaron Boone said he’s ‘not all the way […]

Chris Taylor left Monday’s game against the New York Mets due to side discomfort. Taylor, who’s spent time in the outfield and at shortstop this season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, said he doesn’t believe his injury will lead to an IL stint, per Blake Harris. Nevertheless, utility man Luke Williams was called up to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly placed OF Mookie Betts on the paternity listed on Tuesday, per The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. Utility man Luke Williams has been recalled for the Dodgers as well. Williams will add extra depth for the Dodgers amid Betts’ short absence, as Betts can miss up to three days. Additionally, Williams may […]

Tampa Bay Rays SP Jeffrey Springs is reportedly expected to need Tommy John Surgery, per Marc Topkin. Springs’ initial injury timeline was set at a minimum of two months. The ailment, however, is one that will keep him out until 2024 as a result of the surgery. Springs, 30, was off to an extraordinary start […]

Minnesota Twins SP Sonny Gray is a reliable option in the rotation. Although he’s a two-time All-Star, Gray isn’t thought of as one of the best pitchers in baseball. However, he’s changing that narrative in 2023. Gray leads all of MLB in ERA with a mark of 0.53 as of this story’s publication, per FOX […]

Tyler Herro received his post-surgery timetable, and it is far from ideal for the Miami Heat. The earliest Herro, who will undergo hand surgery on Friday, can reportedly return is the NBA Finals, per Ira Winderman. This report is better than Herro being completely ruled out for the remainder of the postseason. However, the Heat’s odds […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers haven’t started out the season the way they would have liked. Stars such as Freddie Freeman aren’t worried, however, as they understand all it takes is one winning streak to get back on track. On the other hand, many fans are overreacting to LA’s uninspiring start. Let’s take a look at […]

New York Mets star pitcher Max Scherzer isn’t a fan of the pitch clock. He hasn’t hesitated to speak his mind in terms of opposing the pitch clock. Scherzer was back at it in a recent interview, stating that he believes the clock could lead to “problems” for pitchers during the summer, per Foul Territory […]

Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane announced that Damar Hamlin has been “fully cleared” to resume football activities, per ESPN. The news is truly incredible given everything Hamlin went through. It is unclear if Hamlin will immediately return to the Bills and start practicing, however, he is cleared to do so if he chooses. The entire […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers fell to 8-9 on the season after losing a tough 8-6 affair against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on Monday night. Freddie Freeman has emerged as a leader for LA, often fielding the difficult questions after games. The star first baseman was back at it on Monday following the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced they optioned P Andre Jackson on Monday, per the Dodgers Twitter. The Dodgers also recalled Justin Bruihl in a corresponding move. The decision to option Jackson comes after his Friday night outing against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium that saw him surrender five earned runs over two innings out […]

Antonio Brown made a shocking Tom Brady accusation during a recent podcast. While on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, Brown accused his former Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammate of cursing out his agent, per Kevin Skiver of sportingnews.com. “My agent, Ed Wasielewski, is getting called, cursed out by Tom Brady over why is he […]

San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback Brock Purdy emerged as a hero for the team this past season. However, he suffered an injury during the playoffs and his status for 2023 is now up in the air. Purdy recently admitted that he’s “not really sure” if he will play during the upcoming season, per Yahoo Sports’ Jori […]

Seattle Mariners SP Luis Castillo has impressed to open the 2023 season. The All-Star pitcher owns a 0.73 ERA with 26 strikeouts and only four walks through 24.2 innings pitched (four starts) up to this point, per MLB Network on Twitter. Castillo’s blazing start caught the attention of Mariners star Julio Rodriguez, who posted the […]

The Texas Rangers released an epic hype video for their brand new City Connect uniforms on Monday. The uniforms themselves look sharp, but the video stole the show, per the Rangers’ Twitter. https://twitter.com/Rangers/status/1647963121670316032 Dream the Big Dream. #StraightUpTX pic.twitter.com/ywM8kQRyKf — Texas Rangers (@Rangers) April 17, 2023 Some of the City Connect uniforms from various teams […]

Former star Alabama football quarterback Bryce Young was already expected to be a top pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. With rumors swirling in regards to the Carolina Panthers potentially selecting Young at No. 1 overall, the QB has reportedly canceled his remaining pre-draft visits, per Tom Pelissero. Pelissero also shared that the belief around […]

Toronto Blue Jays RP Anthony Bass shared a tweet on Sunday that he likely envisioned receiving more support than it did. Instead, Bass and his wife are getting roasted on Twitter after making the following complaint. https://twitter.com/AnthonyBass52/status/1647632911720390664 “The flight attendant @united just made my 22 week pregnant wife traveling with a 5 year old and 2 […]

Matt Fitzpatrick earned a victory at RBC Heritage this past weekend in epic fashion. The 28-year old shared a special message on Twitter following the win. “Truly amazing week, been said so much but this place is so special to me,” Fitzpatrick wrote. “The one outside of the majors I’ve always wanted to win more […]

Antonio Brown recently addressed Jalen Ramsey’s trash-talking during an interview. Brown, who’s never shy about speaking his mind, got brutally honest on Ramsey, per Barstool Sports. Antonio Brown got asked who is the best corner in the NFL and it turned into a Jalen Ramsey roast@mworthofgame @gilliedakid @Wallo267 pic.twitter.com/3oQsMB8ji1 — Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) April 17, […]

We are over two weeks into the 2023 MLB season, and the league is beginning to take shape. Some teams, such as the Tampa Bay Rays, have continued to dominate their competition. Meanwhile, ball clubs like the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies have taken steps in the wrong direction. The Atlanta Braves and New York […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly considering taking a rather unique route for Bryce Harper’s return from surgery later this season. Phillies manager Rob Thompson said Bryce Harper may not participate in a minor league rehab assignment when returning from Tommy John surgery, per FOX Sports: MLB on Twitter. It was already revealed that Harper may […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates moved to 9-6 following their extra innings victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Pittsburgh isn’t expected to compete for a playoff spot in 2023, but their results have been impressive nonetheless. Andrew McCutchen has performed well to open the campaign, and he shared a message that is destined to fire […]

Charles Barkley joined Harold Reynolds on MLB Network to discuss Jackie Robinson’s impact with Jackie Robinson Day taking place on Saturday. The NBA Hall of Famer got brutally honest on what Robinson means to him, per MLB Network on Twitter. .@NBA legend Charles Barkley discusses how Jackie Robinson's impact transcended beyond baseball with Harold Reynolds. […]

The San Diego Padres currently have six capable starting pitchers on their roster. With Joe Musgrove expected to rejoin the rotation next week though, the Padres will need to move one of their current starters to the bullpen. Nick Martinez may potentially be the odd man out for San Diego, per FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal. […]

Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan recently responded to the criticism of his fit with fellow star Zach LaVine, per Will Gottlieb. DeRozan reportedly said people tend to criticize fits on a consistent basis, regardless of the players and/or team. Although Chicago’s 2022-23 season did not go according to plan, DeRozan seems to still believe in […]

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was ejected during Saturday’s game against the New York Yankees following a controversial substance check by the umpires. Yankees SP Domingo German was pitching a tremendous game against Minnesota. After the fourth inning, however, the umpires checked German for foreign substances and seemed to have found something. The Yankees’ pitcher […]

The Oakland Athletics apparently have a possum living in their visiting team’s broadcast booth. Yes, you ready that correctly, a possum. The New York Mets are currently playing on the road against the A’s at the Oakland Coliseum. New York’s broadcast team explained that they weren’t able to call the game in the usual visiting […]

Chicago Cubs OF Cody Bellinger was called for a pitch clock violation in his first at-bat at Dodger Stadium as an opponent on Friday. Despite the Los Angeles Dodgers fans giving Bellinger an ovation, the umpire still decided to strictly follow the rule book, a decision that led to backlash from around the MLB world. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Clayton Kershaw was featured on SportsNet LA’s broadcast during the bottom of the third inning on Friday in the Chicago Cubs-Dodgers game. There was one particular moment from Kershaw’s time on the broadcast that went viral. With Chris Taylor batting in an 0-1 count, Kershaw complimented Chicago’s SP Justin Steele, […]

After missing three games due to a quadriceps injury, DJ LeMahieu is back in the New York Yankees lineup against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, per Bryan Hoch. Aaron Boone commented on the decision to have LeMahieu return to the lineup, per Hoch. “We treated it pretty conservatively, and the trainers feel good about it,” […]

Mikal Bridges was originally selected by the Philadelphia 76ers during the NBA Draft. It was a dream-come-true for the Philadelphia native, but he was later traded to the Phoenix Suns during the same draft. Bridges, who’s now a star for the Brooklyn Nets, will likely have no shortage of motivation during the Nets-76ers NBA playoff […]

San Francisco Giants pitcher Alex Wood called out MLB on Saturday morning following an incident that took place on Friday night. Chicago Cubs OF Cody Bellinger was making his return to Dodger Stadium for the first time since being released during the offseason. The former MVP took his time getting into the box for his […]

The Miami Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls 102-91 in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Friday night. Miami’s 2022-23 season has been filled with inconsistency, but they are officially headed to the NBA playoffs nonetheless. Jimmy Butler and Max Strus led the charge with 31 points apiece against Chicago. Bam Adebayo scored only eight points in […]

Minnesota Twins superstar Byron Buxton received the opportunity to see the new Jackie Robinson Air Force 1 sneakers on Friday. It is safe to say he’s excited about the shoes, per MLB Life on Twitter. Byron Buxton's reaction to the new Jackie Robinson Air Force 1 😂 pic.twitter.com/zWH12Ylnll — MLB Life (@MLBLife) April 14, 2023 […]

Boston Red Sox star Masataka Yoshida is excited to face Shohei Ohtani for the first time in MLB. Yoshida revealed what it means to him to face the Los Angeles Angels’ superstar at Fenway Park, per Pete Abraham. “I am honored to play with him at the best baseball stadium in the world,” Yoshida said. […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have started out the 2023 season on a historic note. However, the ball club was hit with a devastating injury update on SP Jeffrey Springs on Friday, per Marc Topkin. “Though #Rays are seeking additional opinions on the exact diagnosis of Springs’ arm/elbow injury, he is expected to be out a […]

New York Yankees utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa is known for being able to play a multitude of positions. He has experience at catcher and shortstop, and has transitioned to the outfield this season. Kiner-Falefa added another position to his resume on Thursday, appearing on the mound for the Yankees in their blowout 11-2 loss against […]

Cody Bellinger is expected to make his return to Dodger Stadium on Friday. However, the former Los Angeles Dodgers’ MVP may have his homecoming delayed. Bellinger’s girlfriend is reportedly “due any day” with their second child, per Tony Andracki of the Marquee Sports Network. Although fans want to see Cody Bellinger face his former team, family […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs are currently gearing up for a weekend series at Dodger Stadium. For Cody Bellinger, Friday’s game represents more than simply a beginning to another series. Instead, it is his long-awaited return to Los Angeles after the Dodgers cut ties with him during the offseason. Bellinger had plenty of […]