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Dillon Brooks was ejected from the Memphis Grizzlies-Los Angeles Lakers Game 3 NBA Playoffs affair after a hard foul on LeBron James. The play was reviewed and the referees decided it was enough to kick Brooks out of the contest. Dillon Brooks apparently hit LeBron James below the belt 👀 Brooks was given a flagrant […]

The Los Angeles Lakers matched the largest ever first quarter lead in NBA Playoffs history against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, per ESPN Stats & Info. LA led Memphis 35-9 heading into the second quarter. It was an incredible start to a crucial game for the Lakers. LeBron James helped propel the Lakers to […]

The Oakland Athletics aren’t a good baseball team in 2023. That much is known. They own the worst record in the league and have struggled without question. Oakland set a new MLB low on Saturday in their devastating 18-3 loss against the Texas Rangers, per Talkin Baseball. “After today’s 18-3 loss, the Oakland As have […]

Almost everything went well for the Miami Heat against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. They earned a 121-99 victory to take a 2-1 series lead. However, Victor Oladipo, who has a lengthy injury history, was forced to exit the game in the fourth quarter with an apparent injury. The NBA world came together following the […]

Ronald Acuna Jr is looking for a strong 2023 season after dealing with injuries over the past few years. It is understood that the Atlanta Braves’ outfielder features immense power, but he’s also flashed his impressive speed and stolen base prowess early in 2023. Acuna Jr swiped two more bases on Saturday against the Houston […]

James Outman and Max Muncy stole the show during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Dustin May, however, performed well after previously dealing with struggles on the mound. May and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reacted to his performance, per SportsNet LA. “I just keep feeling like I was attacking the […]

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Russell Westbrook, however, did all he could for the Clippers in the loss, scoring 37 points for LA. In the end, Westbrook didn’t receive much help amid the absences of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Suns’ stars Kevin […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers roared back on Saturday following Friday’s loss with a 9-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Max Muncy and James Outman combined for four home runs in the win, with Outman breaking the record for most home runs by a Dodgers’ rookie in March and April with seven total bombs so far. […]

Sandy Alcantara was scratched from his scheduled start against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday due to mild right biceps tendinitis. Fortunately, the Miami Marlins’ reigning NL Cy Young winner is still expected to make his next start against the Atlanta Braves, per MLB.com. Anytime a superstar like Alcantara is scratched from a start, it is […]

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie James Outman is off to an incredible start in 2023, already cementing himself as a true Rookie of the Year candidate. He’s impressed the Dodgers coaching staff, his teammates, and the fans. Outman hit two more home runs on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs, breaking the record for most home runs […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr isn’t a fan of the New York Yankees. Vladdy Jr may spend his entire career in Toronto with the Blue Jays, or he could end up leaving in free agency. However, barring a drastic change of heart, Guerrero Jr has no interest in joining the Bronx Bombers. Guerrero Jr, who previously said […]

The New York Yankees will need to wait at least a “couple” more weeks before getting Josh Donaldson back. The third baseman has reportedly suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain, per Bryan Hoch. Manager Aaron Boone didn’t provide a strict timetable for Donaldson’s return, but said “it will probably be a couple of weeks,” per Hoch […]

Chicago Cubs SP Drew Smyly lost a perfect game in truly heartbreaking fashion on Friday. The Cubs left-hander was perfect through seven innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers before David Peralta stepped up to the plate in the eighth inning. Peralta proceeded to hit a little dribbler in the infield which left Smyly and catcher […]

It is safe to say that Kevin Durant and Devin Booker led the Phoenix Suns to their victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. In a crucial Game 3 affair, Booker and KD combined for 73 points, becoming the first players since Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal to each score 25-plus points in […]

James Outman broke a 2-2 tie against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night with a grand slam in the top of the ninth inning. The young outfielder has performed admirably to open the 2023 season for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dave Roberts previously admitted that he’s been impressed by Outman’s play, and the Dodgers’ manager […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Mookie Betts could play shortstop again versus the Chicago Cubs over the weekend amid Chris Taylor and Miguel Rojas’ injury concerns, per Bob Nightengale. Roberts also made a hilarious “TMI” admission in the process, per Nightengale as well. “#Dodgers Dave Roberts said Mookie Betts might play SS again […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are dealing with questions in their starting pitching rotation after placing Michael Grove on the injured list on Friday. Los Angeles ultimately selected the contract of RHP Jake Reed after placing Grove on the IL with a right groin strain, per the Dodgers Twitter. Additionally, RHP Ryan Pepiot was moved to […]

Bryce Harper was originally expected to be out until the All-Star break in 2023 recovering from injury. However, the Philadelphia Phillies’ superstar is reportedly well ahead of schedule. Jon Morosi of MLB Network even believes there’s a chance Harper could return before the month of June, per MLB Network on Twitter. “I think (Harper could […]

Los Angeles Clippers fans will not love Stephen A. Smith’s latest hot take on Kawhi Leonard. Following LA’s defeat at the hands of the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night, Smith called Leonard one of the “worst superstars” the game has ever seen, per ESPN First Take and Stephen A. Smith on Twitter. “Kawhi Leonard should […]

New York Mets SP Max Scherzer was ejected for arguing with umpires on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-hander appeared to have some sort of substance on his glove, but Scherzer adamantly denied cheating after the game, per SNY on Twitter. “He (the umpire) said my hand is too sticky,” Scherzer told reporters. […]

Oakland Athletics No. 3 overall prospect Mason Miller impressed in his MLB debut. Miller ultimately surrendered two earned runs over 4.1 innings pitched to go along with five strikeouts. His fastball, however, stole the show. Miller became just the 10th pitcher during the Statcast era to throw 15 or more 100 MPH-plus pitches in a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers recently agreed to a trade with the Los Angeles Rams to acquire WR Allen Robinson. On Wednesday, Dianna Russini reported that Robinson passed his physical and will officially be joining the Steelers, per Russini’s Twitter. The news is important for both Robinson and Pittsburgh, as the receiver dealt with an injury-plagued 2022 […]

The Oakland Athletics placed RP Trevor May on the injured list due to anxiety, per Jessica Kleinschmidt. May isn’t the first player to deal with this concern, as Colorado Rockies star closer Daniel Bard was previously placed on the IL due to anxiety as well. However, Bard was activated from the IL on Wednesday. It […]

Patrick Mahomes battled through an injury to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to their Super Bowl victory this past season. Mahomes, however, is still reportedly dealing with an ankle injury, per James Palmer. “Patrick Mahomes still hasn’t fully recovered from the ankle injury he suffered in the postseason. When will he be 100%?” Palmer wrote […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a difficult spot at the moment. Los Angeles’ primary two shortstop options, Miguel Rojas and Chris Taylor, are both dealing with injury concerns. Mookie Betts, who reportedly can play shortstop for LA, is currently on paternity leave as well. With Betts set to return soon however, the Dodgers received […]

Big league pitchers tend to prefer to throw to one catcher. Changing backstops can prove to be difficult and may potentially throw pitchers off. That was one of the concerns for the New York Mets when they called top prospect C Francisco Alvarez up to the big league club. Fortunately for New York, ace Max […]

Former NL MVP Cody Bellinger has struggled at the plate over the past two seasons. Perhaps all he needed was a change of scenery, as the former Los Angeles Dodgers star is playing well to begin his tenure with the Chicago Cubs. Bellinger’s Cubs teammate Marcus Stroman shared a message on Twitter that Chicago fans […]

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly not the biggest fans of Draymond Green’s recent suspension. In fact, they are apparently “livid” with the decision according Adrian Wojnarowski, per Get Up on Twitter. “The Warriors, one word, livid,” Wojnarowski said of the Warriors’ reaction to Green’s suspension. “They were… certainly didn’t agree with the one game […]

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 […]