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The Los Angeles Dodgers recently agreed to terms on a deal with pitcher Jordan Yamamoto. This will be an overlooked signing by many. But Yamamoto was once a highly-regarded prospect in the Miami Marlins’ organization. He recently revealed his goal after signing in LA. “Let’s go @Dodgers! Glad to be apart of an amazing organization! […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a talented core of players led by Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. Both Freeman and Betts are under contract for the long-term future. But should LA extend other current players to keep their core intact? With a number of key players set to hit free agency sooner rather than later, […]

LeBron James was rightfully upset following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 133-115 loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. A fan was taunting James, who scored 46 points to carry the Lakers in the defeat, after the contest. LeBron had to be held back after the fan told him to “get this […]

Scott Rolen is set to join Fred McGriff in the 2023 MLB Hall of Fame class. However, Colorado Rockies’ legend Todd Helton fell just short of being elected as well. Helton received 72.2 percent of the necessary 75 percent of the vote needed for induction. Although he’s on track to be inducted next year, missing […]

The Chicago White Sox are reportedly interested in trading for Kansas City Royals’ infielder Nicky Lopez, per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. KC struck a deal to send Adalberto Mondesi to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. The Royals, as they remain in the midst of a rebuild, are open to trading a number of their […]

Scott Rolen has been elected to the MLB Hall of Fame, per Jeff Passan. Rolen, a 7-time All-Star, 8-time Gold Glove winner, and 2006 World Series champion is remembered as one of the best infielders in recent memory. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, and Cincinnati Reds during his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers released their 2023 first half promotion schedule on Tuesday. Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Julio Urias bobbleheads are amongst the promotions on the schedule. The Dodgers will also be having “drone shows” at Dodger Stadium each Friday, per Juan Toribio. The 2023 promotional schedule for the first half is live! Visit […]

Aaron Judge revealed the pivotal role that Anthony Rizzo, who re-signed with the New York Yankees early in free agency, played in Judge’s decision to return to New York, per YES Network and The Tonight Show. “Anthony Rizzo, he played a big part (in Judge returning to the Yankees),” Aaron Judge told Jimmy Fallon on […]

Aaron Rodgers’ future is unclear at the moment. He’s still in the process of deciding whether or not he will continue playing in 2023. A Green Bay Packers’ trade is also a possibility. NFL insider Adam Schefter revealed where the Packers will not trade Aaron Rodgers on SportsCenter, via Dov Kleiman. “I don’t think there’s […]

There are conspiracy theories making waves around the internet in reference to Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin. Hamlin made an appearance at the Bills-Bengals NFL Playoff game on Sunday. However, a conspiracy has emerged that states it wasn’t actually Hamlin who appeared, but rather it was a clone. Damar Hamlin responded to the theories on […]

Aaron Rodgers made an honest Joe Burrow admission on Tuesday ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals’ AFC Championship clash with the Kansas City Chiefs, per Pat McAfee on Twitter. “I like watching him play,” Rodgers said of Burrow. “I like watching him compete. Obviously, is a real good player, had a great season… I like watching […]

SP Mike Clevinger is reportedly under MLB investigation after allegations of domestic violence surfaced against him, per The Athletic’s Britt Ghiroli. The allegations are reportedly in reference to the mother of Clevinger’s daughter as well as child abuse. Clevinger signed with the Chicago White Sox in free agency this offseason after previously pitching for the […]

It seemed as if Yuli Gurriel to the Miami Marlins was a done deal. But talks have reportedly “cooled” as of late, per Jon Heyman. Heyman also revealed potential landing destinations for Gurriel if he’s unable to come to terms on a contract with Miami. “Yuli Gurriel’s better hopes beyond the Marlins now might include […]

Known PED users have understandably had a difficult time trying to gain entry in Cooperstown. But MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds believes Alex Rodriguez’s Hall of Fame case is different than Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and other PED users, per MLB Network. “I think it does. A lot of people don’t want to hear it, […]

Anthony Volpe of the New York Yankees and Marcelo Mayer of the Boston Red Sox headline the 2023 MLB top shortstop prospects, per MLB.com’s Sam Dykstra and MLB Pipeline. Volpe is the 2023 No. 1 overall SS prospect while Mayer checks in at No. 2. Anthony Volpe was listed as having the best chance of […]

The Boston Red Sox are reportedly acquiring infielder Adalberto Mondesi from the Kansas City Royals, per Jeff Passan. Mondesi was once regarded as a future star in the big leagues. But injuries have limited his overall production. However, the Red Sox are trading for him to replace an injured player of their own in Trevor Story. […]

The most common NBA GOAT conversation tends to revolve around Michael Jordan and LeBron James. However, Pat Riley believes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the greatest player of all time. Riley recently defended his take, per ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. “I always said that Kareem was the greatest player of all time because of his longevity,” Riley said. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Miguel Rojas from the Miami Marlins for prospect Jacob Amaya. However, Rojas previously received a pair of procedures on a wrist injury stemming from last season. The new Dodgers’ infielder addressed his looming injury concerns, via SportsNet LA. “It’s not easy to hit with an injury like that, but at […]

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired Rui Hachimura from the Washington Wizards on Monday. Hachimura is set to join no shortage of talented athletes in Los Angeles. An image surfaced following the trade of Hachimura and Shohei Ohtani, two of the most popular Japanese athletes, standing next to one another at a Lakers game, per Arash Markazi. […]

Trey Mancini and the Chicago Cubs recently came to an agreement on a contract for the 2023 campaign. Mancini offers right-handed pop that will benefit Chicago’s lineup. He expressed his excitement to join the Cubs, per MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian. “When you have a lot of exciting young talent,” Mancini said, “matched with some of the right […]

Longtime Atlanta Braves broadcaster Chip Caray is reportedly leaving Atlanta for a similar position with the St. Louis Cardinals, per David O’Brien of The Athletic. In addition to reporting on the news, O’Brien revealed some insight into Caray’s decision. “Chip Caray is leaving the Braves TV broadcast booth for a similar position with the Cardinals, […]

Arte Moreno will remain the owner of the Los Angeles Angels in 2023 and beyond, per the Angels Twitter account. Moreno announced his decision via a statement on Monday. The team was originally expected to be sold, but the Moreno Family ultimately decided to end the process of potentially selling the Angels. “During this process, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers could still make a number of moves to impact their roster ahead of the 2023 campaign. LA recently acquired Miguel Rojas from the Miami Marlins in a trade. But barring any other high-profile trades, the Dodgers’ lineup is mostly set. Spring Training battles and potential injuries will obviously factor in as […]

Pablo Lopez is ready to play for a potential Minnesota Twins contending team in 2023 after being traded from the Miami Marlins. But he’s also excited for a specific Johan Santana-based reason, per the Minnesota Twins Twitter account. “Every Venezuelan kid grew up a Johan Santana fan, I have vivid memories of watching him as […]

Eloy Jimenez of the Chicago White Sox has the tools to be a true superstar. He offers some of the best power potential in the league and can anchor Chicago’s lineup. But he has been limited in previous seasons due to injury. Jimenez discussed his injury situation and expressed his desire to return to the […]

The Cincinnati Reds have been mentioned as a potential landing destination for Trevor Bauer after the Los Angeles Dodgers moved on from the pitcher. Bauer, who won the NL Cy Young award with Cincinnati during the 2020 campaign, would benefit from playing in a smaller market upon his initial return from suspension. However, the Reds […]

Jimmy Garoppolo is set to have an X-Ray on Tuesday to determine his injury progress. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan isn’t optimistic about Garoppolo’s chances of contributing in the San Francisco 49ers’ NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles, per Matt Barrows. “Kyle Shanahan maintains he’ll be ‘very surprised’ if Garoppolo can contribute in the […]

Jae Crowder is still on the Phoenix Suns. Despite not playing in 2022-2023 up to this point, the forward has yet to be traded. But he’s been linked to teams such as the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat. And with the NBA trade deadline right around the corner, Crowder is wondering what his future has […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ prospect and potential Justin Turner replacement Miguel Vargas was listed as the No. 5 overall 3B prospect heading into the 2023 season, per MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo and MLB Pipeline. Vargas is expected to see a significant amount of playing time for the Dodgers this season. As a result, it wouldn’t be shocking to […]

The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New York Giants in convincing fashion and are on their way to the NFC Championship Game. QB Jalen Hurts, who’s been excellent for the Eagles this season, delivered an epic NSFW speech following Philadelphia’s victory, per the Philadelphia Eagles Twitter account. It's on us#ItsAPhillyThing | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/L2IPHOJhXo — Philadelphia Eagles […]

A Damian Lillard-Patrick Beverley beef is brewing. Beverly mocked Lillard during the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Beverley later called out a certain narrative around Lillard after the game, per Ballislife.com on Twitter. “If he would have cooked me you would have said ‘I couldn’t guard him.’ But he […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ trade outlook has grown uncertain amid their mediocre 2022-2023 season. With that being said, LA is reportedly “not considering” a Kawhi Leonard trade, per The Athletic’s Law Murray. The Paul George-Kawhi Leonard star-studded duo hasn’t led to the results Los Angeles was originally looking for. But injuries have obviously played a […]

The thought of Jakob Poeltl playing alongside Luka Doncic will excite Dallas Mavericks fans. An NBA scout reportedly revealed that the Mavs are the “dark horse” in the Poeltl trade sweepstakes, per LJ Ellis. Ellis shared what the scout told him, per SpursTalk.com. “[Poeltl] would be a talent upgrade in a position of need and […]

Trevor Bauer is available to sign at the league minimum for any team that wishes to pursue the former Cy Young winner. But for obvious reasons, teams have displayed hesitancy in pursuing Bauer on the open market. Fans have shared mixed reactions in reference to the pitcher. Los Angeles Dodgers fans were especially divided on […]

Justin Turner signed with the Boston Red Sox in MLB free agency following a memorable tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was a fan-favorite during his time in LA and will be missed without question. The star third baseman recently broke his silence on leaving the Dodgers, per Matthew Moreno. “Regardless of anyone’s opinions […]

Sacramento Kings’ forward Keegan Murray has played well as of late. He’s even earned praise from head coach Mike Brown. Brown recently revealed Murray’s hilarious reaction after the head coach hyped him up during a game, per Kings on NBCS. “He (Murray) is more than capable,” Brown said. “I’m glad that he’s starting to show […]

Miguel Rojas said that he’s been in contact with a pair of Los Angeles Dodgers’ high-profile prospects since being traded from the Miami Marlins to LA. Rojas revealed that he’s looking to help Diego Cartaya and Miguel Vargas in any way he can, per JM Baseball and Chloe Clark of si.com. “I already reached out […]

Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars were defeated by the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday in the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs. Lawrence took to Twitter after the game to share a bold promise with fans. “Tough night. Thank you to everyone that was with us on this ride. We will be back . […]

The Philadelphia Eagles jumped out to a 28-0 lead over the New York Giants in their NFL Playoff Divisional matchup. Eagles’ running back Boston Scott, who scored a touchdown in the first half, has now scored 11 touchdowns in nine games against the Giants, per Adam Schefter. “Eagles’ RB Boston Scott now has scored 11 […]