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Max Muncy’s 2022 season was far from ideal. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ slugger slashed a miserable .196/.329/.384 with a .713 OPS. His forgettable campaign has fans wondering what the future holds for Muncy. Although the surface numbers are not easy to look at it, there is underlying optimism heading into 2023. And there will certainly […]

SP Pablo Lopez and two prospects were traded from the Miami Marlins to the Minnesota Twins for 2B Luis Arraez on Friday. The Marlins and Twins addressed crucial roster needs as a result of the deal. Lopez shared a “bittersweet” take on the news, per Jordan McPherson. “Pablo Lopez said the trade is ‘bittersweet’ considering […]

Kevin Pillar and the Atlanta Braves recently agreed to terms on a minor league contract ahead of the 2023 season. Pillar took to Twitter to express his excitement about joining the Braves on Friday. “Beyond excited to be joining the @Braves can’t wait to join such a historic franchise and help these guys get back […]

The Miami Marlins and Minnesota Twins agreed to terms on a Luis Arraez for Pablo Lopez-led trade on Friday. Minnesota also received a pair of prospects in the deal. On the surface, this seems like a win-win trade for both sides. The Marlins desperately needed to add offense while the Twins were looking to acquire pitching […]

Toronto Blue Jays’ star Vladimir Guerrero Jr said he’s feeling stronger and more flexible heading into the 2023 campaign. He also said he expects the Blue Jays to be a “more complete team” this season, per Keegan Matheson. Guerrero Jr, who recently earned a significant contract raise, had a solid 2022 season. He posted a […]

Plenty of teammates will have to face each other during the upcoming World Baseball Classic. But the one head-to-head matchup that is destined to standout would be Los Angeles Angels’ superstars Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout going head-to-head. Trout, who will be playing for team USA, got brutally honest on potentially facing Shohei Ohtani (Team […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that they added MLB Network’s Stephen Nelson to their broadcast team for the 2023 season. He is expected to call 50 games for SportsNet LA with Joe Davis, Orel Hershiser, and rest of the Dodgers’ broadcast crew, per MLB.com. Nelson has plenty of experience in the industry and should mesh […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have no shortage of prospect potential in their loaded farm system. Catcher Diego Cartaya highlights the team’s future stars. Pitcher Bobby Miller and INF/OF Miguel Vargas are also listed as top-tier prospects. But a new Dodgers prospect is being regarded as a Rookie of the Year candidate according to MLB.com’s Jim […]

Former player and current NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins recently claimed that he feels the Los Angeles Lakers are “punishing” LeBron James for the Russell Westbrook trade. “It almost feels like, in my opinion, that Rob Pelinka and Jeanie Buss is punishing LeBron James for the Russell Westbrook trade,” Perkins said. “Meaning, ‘you played a huge […]

Miguel Rojas is headed back to the Los Angeles Dodgers after initially beginning his career in LA. The infielder played just 85 games for the Dodgers in 2014 before landing with the Miami Marlins in 2015. But Rojas saved a Clayton Kershaw no-hitter during the 2014 season. He recently addressed reuniting with the Dodgers and […]

Cody Bellinger recently told his Chicago Cubs teammate Ian Happ on the “Compound Podcast” how the shift departure in 2023 will help him and other hitters. “It (the shift going away in 2023) just opens up a completely different part of the game,” Bellinger said. “Your whole life, growing up, you hit a line drive, […]

St. Louis Cardinals’ fan-favorite star third baseman Nolan Arenado is regarded as one of the best players in baseball. Cardinals fans and non-Cardinals fans tend to agree that he’s one of the best third baseman in all of baseball alongside Manny Machado and Jose Ramirez. However, MLB Network’s “MLB Now” ranked Arenado as the 5th […]

Anthony Davis has impressed this season when on the court. But the Los Angeles Lakers’ star has unfortunately battled injuries once again. However, his injury return timetable received a promising update from analyst Dave McMenamin, via Lakers Supply on Twitter. “They’re going to have Anthony Davis back on the court,” McMenamin said. “Anthony Davis is, […]

Luka Doncic arrived to the Dallas Mavericks-Atlanta Hawks game on Wednesday in an Apocalypse 6X6, per Bleacher Report and ESPN’s Mark Jones. The vehicle certainly looks like a tank. Luka pulled up in a TANK ahead of tonight's game 😳🚛 (via @MarkJonesESPN) pic.twitter.com/uOIKJ5IDgv — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 18, 2023 Doncic is clearly enjoying life […]

Tanner Houck of the Boston Red Sox is reportedly drawing “significant” trade interest, per Massive.com’s Chris Cotillo. Although Boston isn’t aggressively trying to deal him away, Cotillo reports that they would be more willing to trade Houck than Brayan Bello or Garrett Whitlock. The Red Sox could use infield help amid Trevor Story’s injury. A […]

Former NFL star tight end Rob Gronkowski was fine with everything Aaron Rodgers said on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday with one exception. Gronkowski dropped an honest take on Rodgers that will make Tom Brady proud, per Up & Adams on Twitter. “I’m totally fine with everything he (Aaron Rodgers) said except one major […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers saw a number of key players depart in MLB free agency. They will all be missed, but Justin Turner’s overall impact on the team will prove to be difficult to replace. Meanwhile, Chris Taylor has been the subject of various trade rumors this offseason. Although LA has not displayed any indication […]

Dallas Mavericks’ owner Mark Cuban shot down a report that claimed Luka Doncic indicated he wants the Mavs’ roster upgraded prior to the NBA trade deadline, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. “Tim MacMahon got it dead wrong. Luka has never suggested, asked, demanded or discussed changes to the roster,” Cuban said. The initial report from MacMahon, […]

A report previously stated that the Las Vegas Raiders are expected to aggressively pursue Tom Brady during the offseason. A new report doubled down on that narrative as the Raiders work through their quarterback options, per Josina Anderson. “I’m told the #Raiders are still working through their options at quarterback. They have not made a […]

James Harden said the Philadelphia 76ers give him the “best chance” to win the NBA Finals, per NBA on ESPN. “Top, for sure. We had some really good teams in Oklahoma City, then that ’18 team in Houston,” Harden told ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. “But this team is definitely the best chance I’ve had to win.” […]

Cam Johnson is set to return for the Phoenix Suns following his lengthy injury absence, per the Suns Twitter account. He is expected to play against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. The 26-year old has played in just 8 games for Phoenix this season due to a lingering knee injury. He posted 13 points per […]

Yuli Gurriel is reportedly a “possibility” for the Miami Marlins, per Jon Heyman and Alejandro Villegas. The Marlins desperately need offensive help. Gurriel would provide a steady presence in the lineup for Miami. The former Houston Astros’ first baseman is a reliable veteran and 2-time World Series champion. Gurriel was apart of the Astros’ 2017 […]

Former LSU quarterback Walker Howard revealed that he’s transferring to Ole Miss football on Wednesday. He displayed interested in a number of other programs but ultimately decided to attend Ole Miss. Howard spent just one season at LSU. However, he was a top recruit and still features a high-ceiling. He is now regarded as a […]

Veteran relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman is drawing interest in MLB free agency. The former New York Yankees closer was previously linked to the Miami Marlins. However, the San Diego Padres and Kansas City Royals have also been connected to the left-handed flame-thrower, per Hector Gomez and Alfre Alvarez. Alvarez reports that Miami, San Diego, and […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton, who are both dealing with injuries, could return soon for the Milwaukee Bucks, per Shams Charania. “There is optimism that both Giannis (Antetokounmpo) and Khris (Middleton) will be back in the lineup on Saturday in Cleveland,” Charania said. Jrue Holiday has played well for Milwaukee amid their absences. But the Bucks […]

The New York Yankees are amongst a number of teams reportedly “keeping tabs” on Bryan Reynolds and Jurickson Profar, per MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. “There’s a group of teams who have been talking with the Pirates about Bryan Reynolds,” Morosi said on MLB Network. “And that same general group is also keeping tabs I am […]

Los Angeles Dodgers 2022 No. 1 overall prospect Diego Cartaya has been named amongst the top catching prospects in all of baseball for 2023, per MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo. Cartaya is listed as the No. 2 overall catching prospect, trailing only Francisco Alvarez of the New York Mets. MLB is currently in the process of releasing their […]

The New York Mets and veteran OF Tommy Pham are reportedly in agreement on a contract pending physical, per Andy Martino. The deal is reportedly worth $6 million over 1-year with $2 million in incentives, per Bob Nightengale. The Mets have been looking to add outfield depth. They were reportedly interested in Andrew McCutchen before […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided arbitration with all of their eligible players with the exception of SP Tony Gonsolin. LA reportedly filed at $3 million while Gonsolin filed $3.4 million. Although it isn’t much of a difference, it was clearly enough to lead to a potential arbitration hearing. However, LA needs to try to avoid […]

Dylan Cease enjoyed a terrific 2022 season despite the Chicago White Sox’ overall struggles. Cease, who finished as an AL Cy Young finalist, recently discussed a potential White Sox contract extension, per Scott Merkin. “I would always be open to something that’s a fair, good deal,” Cease said. Merkin also reported that Cease said he […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Max Muncy recently addressed the team’s 2022 MLB Playoff loss against the San Diego Padres, per Dodgers Nation. “That was a tough exit last year,” Muncy told Doug McKain of Dodgers Nation. “We played poorly, they played great. They outplayed us… I still think about it every single day about what […]

The Sacramento Kings are playing an impressive brand of basketball. They have been led by De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. Fox recently told ESPN’s Malika Andrews that Sabonis should be in the MVP discussion if the Kings continue to win games, per Talkin’ NBA. “If we keep winning games,” Fox said on NBA Today, “there’s […]

The Toronto Blue Jays made notable changes to the Rogers Centre, per Shi Davidi of sportsnet.ca. The stadium is still under construction, but Davidi was able to report on some of the major changes. The fences in front of the bullpens were raised from their previous 10-foot height. The new-look bullpens will allow fans to […]

The San Francisco 49ers will host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday in an NFC Divisional Playoff matchup. Ticket prices are booming for the game, as they are selling for an average price of $1,420 dollars, per David Lombardi. Lombardi adds that the price has increased 73 percent since Dallas defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on […]

Aaron Judge, who was recently named Captain of the New York Yankees, will not wear the captain’s patch on his uniform in 2023, per MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch. “No, we don’t do that here,” Judge said in reference to wearing the “C” on his Yankees jersey. Hoch revealed that Derek Jeter and other Yankees’ captains didn’t […]

Aaron Rodgers said he doesn’t want to be apart of a Green Bay Packers’ potential rebuild, per Lily Zhao. “If there’s a rebuild going on, I won’t be a part of that,” Rodgers said. Zhao also revealed Rodgers’ plan if Green Bay opts to roll with Jordan Love at QB1 next season. “(Aaron Rodgers) Also […]

Aaron Rodgers believes he can still play at an MVP level. The Green Bay Packers’ star QB has faced questions about his future in the league. His MVP take makes it seem unlikely that he will retire any time soon. With that being said, his take on his future with the Packers will concern Green […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ power-hitting infielder Max Muncy recently discussed a number of topics in an interview with Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain. Muncy notably commented on the Dodgers’ signing of JD Martinez as well as Justin Turner’s departure. “That one hurt,” Muncy said of Turner leaving LA and signing with the Boston Red Sox. “With JT (Justin […]

Colorado football is excited about the arrival of Deion Sanders. However, the first 5 games of the 2023 season will present quite the challenge for Sanders and the Buffaloes, per Barstool Colorado. First 5 games on Colorado’s schedule: @ TCUNebraska CSU@ Oregon USC Brutal start to the season 😬 — Barstool Colorado (@CUBarstool) January 17, […]