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The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the most consistent regular season teams over the past decade. Their playoff performance, however, has been far from ideal. Los Angeles has just one World Series championship over the past 30 years. Nevertheless, the Dodgers are always a threat in October, but can they take care of […]

Phoenix Suns’ star Kevin Durant is expected to make his return from injury on Wednesday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, per Shams Charania. Durant has missed 10 games due to a sprained ankle for Phoenix. He returns at an ideal time as the Suns prepare for their playoff run. Phoenix knew KD was set to return […]

The Detroit Lions are looking to upgrade at a number of positions, and that could mean Detroit will take a quarterback in the NFL Draft according to head coach Dan Campbell. “This year, as with most, you’re always looking to upgrade,” Campbell said of the Lions potentially drafting a QB, per Charean Williams. “And free […]

The San Diego Padres made a number of significant moves during the offseason. The Padres bolstered their roster and are prepared to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Freddie Freeman even admitted that he was impressed by San Diego’s spending-spree. Clayton Kershaw commended the Padres, but also dropped an honest admission that will get Dodgers […]

The Cleveland Guardians are not known for being big spenders. Cleveland, however, is known for their ability to develop stars and build a strong foundation. The Guardians established that goal last year, as they made the playoffs despite featuring MLB’s youngest roster. With 2023 Opening Day right around the corner, the Guardians have reportedly agreed […]

Christian Pache was acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the Atlanta Braves in the Matt Olson trade last year. Pache, an exciting prospect who’s still just 24-years old, was expected to factor into Oakland’s plans for years to come. Instead, Pache may be on his way out of Oakland, per the San Francisco Chronicle’s Matt Kawahara. Pache […]

The Atlanta Braves officially recalled RP Nick Anderson to the big league club, per the Braves Twitter. Anderson was optioned last week, but will now be on the Braves’ Opening Day roster with SP Kyle Wright landing on the injured list. Some fans may have forgotten about Nick Anderson, who’s been in the major leagues […]

Gavin Lux is expected to miss the entire 2023 season after suffering a torn ACL early in spring training. Lux, who was going to play shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023, previously said he didn’t want to see the video of his gruesome injury. However, Lux ultimately decided to watch it after being […]

Odell Beckham Jr has been linked to no shortage of different teams over the past year. The Dallas Cowboys emerged as a potential suitor in 2022, and there were also stirrings about a possible Los Angeles Rams reunion. Beckham Jr is now being connected to the New York Jets amid the Aaron Rodgers trade talks. […]

It was recently revealed that Luis Severino would likely open the 2023 season on the injured list. The New York Yankees’ starting rotation is already dealing with a number of injury concerns. Fortunately for the Yankees, the team received a big update on Carlos Rodon with Opening Day coming up. Rodon is reportedly feeling “encouraged” following […]

New York Mets’ new superstar pitcher and reigning AL Cy Young winner Justin Verlander isn’t happy with his recent spring training performance. The future Hall of Famer dropped a brutally honest take on his spring with Opening Day right around the corner, per the New York Post’s Mike Puma. “I don’t particularly like the way I […]

Los Angeles Angels’ superstar Mike Trout teased an exciting new announcement over the weekend. On Monday, Trout revealed that he and Tiger Woods are teaming up for a new golf venture, per Trout’s Twitter. We promised you all a big announcement and here it is! We are so excited to be able to make a […]

San Diego Padres’ stars Juan Soto and Xander Bogaerts are both dealing with injuries ahead of Opening Day. Fortunately for San Diego, both players are reportedly working towards returning before the start of the season, per Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. The Padres are hopeful that Soto, who’s dealing with an oblique ailment, […]

Luke Voit has opted out of his minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, per Brewers beat writer Adam McCalvy. The former New York Yankees star, who led the league in home runs during the 2020 campaign, can reportedly still end up on Milwaukee’s Opening Day roster, per Adam McCalvy and Curt Hogg. “With Voit’s […]

Former New York Yankees’ pitching prospect Hayden Wesneski made the Chicago Cubs’ pitching rotation for the 2023 season. Wesneski was acquired by the Cubs from the Yankees ahead of last year’s trade deadline for RP Scott Effross. Wesneski, 25, recently commented on making Chicago’s pitching staff, per Cubs’ reporter Jordan Bastian. “On learning he won […]

USC football head coach Lincoln Riley is looking for the next big star during spring practice, and it appears he may have found what he’s looking for. Riley has taken notice of CB Ceyair Wright, per The Athletic’s Antonio Morales. “Lincoln Riley said it’s weird to say since he started nine games last year but […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially named Julio Urias as their Opening Day starting pitcher on Friday. Urias, who finished as an NL Cy Young finalist in 2022, commented on receiving the opportunity, per SportsNet LA. “Really happy, obviously another goal in my career… very thankful to the organization for giving me the opportunity,” Urias said, […]

The World Baseball Classic drew plenty of attention from around the sports world. The Classic, however, also drew the attention of people in the entertainment industry, including one of the most famous musical artists in the world. Harry Styles recently congratulated Japan on their WBC victory during a concert, per Shawn Spradling. …Harry Styles just […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a number of potential bounce back candidates. Dustin May and Chris Taylor can help the Dodgers in a big way by rebounding in 2023. Two-time All-Star Max Muncy could prove to be the Dodgers’ X-Factor in 2023 though. Muncy recently revealed his mindset heading into the season following his forgettable […]

Will this be Aaron Nola’s final season in Philadelphia with the Phillies? Nola and the ball club were previously engaged in contract extension talks, however, those talks have come to a halt, per Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The news will certainly worry Phillies fans as Nola is set to hit free agency following […]

The Cleveland Guardians are aiming to win the American League Central once again in 2023. As always, ace Shane Bieber will be a pivotal piece to the puzzle for Cleveland. The former AL Cy Young winner revealed his lofty goals for the 2023 campaign, per MLB Network on Twitter. “I fell a little bit short […]

Alabama football head coach Nick Saban called out ESPN analyst Jay Bilas after using his advice for his March Madness bracket. His roast of the analyst was about as relatable as it gets, per College GameDay on Twitter. Coach Saban had some words for @JayBilas after ruining his bracket 😂 pic.twitter.com/DqWEvXDVKU — College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) […]

Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees have the potential to enjoy an incredible 2023 campaign. However, injury concerns are already impacting the ball club and the regular season hasn’t even started yet. Carlos Rodon and Harrison Bader are both dealing with injury concerns. It was recently revealed that Luis Severino could open the season […]

Shohei Ohtani’s looming free agency has been one of the most discussed topics of the offseason. The conversation has carried over into spring training and will continue throughout the 2023 campaign. His incredible performance during the World Baseball Classic only enhanced talks about Ohtani potentially earning an eye-opening amount of money next offseason. The Los […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is reportedly playing through a foot injury amid the team’s playoff push, per Shams Charania. “Kyrie Irving suffered a right foot injury on March 8th,” Charania said. “I’m told he’s been playing through and gutting out plantar fasciitis in his right foot. I’m told this is not considered to be […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have high expectations for the 2023 season. The San Diego Padres are expected to challenge LA for the NL West division title, but the Dodgers have reason to remain confident. They still feature an impressive core of players, led by superstars such as Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Clayton Kershaw, and Julio […]

Milwaukee Brewers’ former top prospect Keston Hiura reportedly did not make the Opening Day roster, per Brewers beat reporter Curt Hogg. Hiura, 26, was once regarded as a future MLB star. His results up to this point, however, have been far from superb. He’s shown glimpses of potential at times with the Brewers, but Hiura […]

Bryan Reynolds’ trade request caught the attention of the MLB world during the early portion of this past offseason. The Pittsburgh Pirates immeditaely said they didn’t want to trade the star outfielder. Pittsburgh reportedly offered Reynolds a contract extension that was far below what he was looking for. The Pirates are now reportedly trying to […]

Max Scherzer was announced as the New York Mets’ 2023 Opening Day starting pitcher. The decision came down to Scherzer and Justin Verlander, with Scherzer ultimately earning the nod. Mets manager Buck Showalter revealed why New York waited to announce their Opening Day starting pitcher, per Jayson Stark. “It’s like a gender-reveal party,” Showalter said. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Opening Day starting pitcher decision likely came down to Julio Urias and Clayton Kershaw. Urias was ultimately given the nod, however, Kershaw will not pitch in the Dodgers’ second game of the season either. Instead, Dustin May will follow Urias in the rotation, with Kershaw set to pitch in Los Angeles’ […]

The Houston Astros have named Framber Valdez as their Opening Day starting pitcher, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Valdez and Houston will face Dylan Cease and the Chicago White Sox to open the 2023 campaign. The Astros are fresh off a World Series victory and are looking to defend their championship this year. Houston’s roster has […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have named Julio Urias as their 2023 Opening Day starting pitcher, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Urias gets the nod over Clayton Kershaw against the Arizona Diamondbacks to open the Dodgers’ season. Kershaw is a future Hall of Famer and is one of the best Dodgers’ pitchers of all time. However, this […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are set to take on the Houston Rockets in a Friday night Western Conference affair. Grizzlies star Ja Morant made his return to game-action on Wednesday against these same Rockets in a contest that saw Memphis win 130-125. Morant, who came off the bench on Wednesday, scored 17 points and dished out […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are trying to clinch the best possible playoff spot with the regular season winding down. Paul George, however, recently went down with an injury. George is expected to be reevaluated in two-three weeks. Russell Westbrook is prepared to help lead amid George’s absence with the playoffs in sight, per ClutchPoints’ Tomer […]

Ja Morant is set to make his return to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. Morant, however, will come off the bench versus the Houston Rockets in the game, per Tim MacMahon. Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins said that could be the plan for the next few games as well. Morant is one of the best […]

Aaron Rodgers is technically still a member of the Green Bay Packers, but he wants to join the New York Jets. With a potential trade on the horizon, the Jets already signed one of Rodgers’ former teammates in WR Allen Lazard. Rodgers is also rumored to be interested in playing with WR Odell Beckham Jr. […]

The Atlanta Braves recently made the shocking decision to option both Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake to the minor leagues. One of those players was expected to take over shortstop duties in 2023 following Dansby Swanson’s departure. Braves’ third base and infield coach Ron Washington addressed Atlanta’s decision, per The Athletic’s David O’Brien. “I’m looking […]

New Orleans Pelicans’ star Zion Williamson is going to be reevaluated in two weeks as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury, per Chris Haynes. Head coach Willie Green said there’s a “possibility” that Zion could return to action immediately depending on the results of the reevaluation in two weeks, per Marc J. Spears. […]

Stephen A. Smith is known for offering some head-scratching takes on ESPN First Take. However, Smith actually made good points on Wednesday, saying that the World Baseball Classic was a “must watch” event. Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, who’s supposed to be the most knowledgeable baseball person on the show, is the one who made a […]