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The Philadelphia Phillies and Detroit Tigers agreed to a trade on Saturday. If the deal is officially completed, the Phillies would receive LHP Gregory Soto and INF Kody Clemens. The Tigers would get OF Nick Maton, OF Matt Vierling, and C Donny Sands in return, per Jon Morosi. Gregory Soto, a 2-time All-Star, highlights the […]

TCU football wide receiver Quentin Johnston dropped a strong take on QB Max Duggan ahead of the National Championship vs. Georgia, per Bally Sports on Twitter. “We could be playing the Baltimore Ravens, he would keep the same attitude throughout the whole game,” Johnston said. “Day in and day out, on the field, off the […]

Lauri Markkanen has emerged as a star with the Utah Jazz. With Utah set to take on the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, Markkanen got brutally honest on facing his old team, per K.C. Johnson. “Of course, it’s always extra motivation to come here,” Markkanen said of playing against the Bulls in Chicago. The 7-foot 25-year […]

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Dodgers are believed to be saving up for a Shohei Ohtani 2023 free agency run. But LA will face no shortage of competition once the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way phenom hits the open market. But another current Dodgers’ star, Julio Urias, is also set to hit free […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers finally made their decision on SP Trevor Bauer, as LA ultimately designated the controversial pitcher for assignment on Friday. The decision drew mixed reaction from fans. Meanwhile, people around the MLB world are wondering if the Dodgers have any more moves up their sleeve ahead of the 2023 campaign. OF Bryan […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are looking to win the AFC South on Saturday night with a Week 18 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Jacksonville could end a 14-year record if they win the division, as they’d become the first team since the 2008 Miami Dolphins to win their division the year after posting the league’s worst […]

Justin Turner recently opened up on joining the Boston Red Sox. But Turner is a third baseman and the Red Sox happen to have a superstar at the hot corner in Rafael Devers, who recently inked a massive extension. Nevertheless, Turner admitted that he’s excited to watch Devers patrol the position in Boston, per Ian […]

St. Louis Cardinals hard-throwing pitching prospect Gordon Graceffo, who is no stranger to hitting 99 MPH on the radar gun at just 22-years old, recently dropped a confident take for 2023. The Cardinals’ big league team already features a fairly strong pitching staff. But Graceffo believes he has what it takes to impact St. Louis, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are designating SP Trevor Bauer for assignment, per Jeff Passan. The decision comes after Bauer’s initial 324-game suspension was reduced to 194-games. The suspension decision was made by a neutral arbitrator who reinstated the pitcher for the 2023 season. However, Bauer’s salary was docked for the first 50 games of 2023. The […]

Julio Rodriguez is giving back. The reigning 2022 AL Rookie of the Year donated an ambulance to his hometown of Loma de Cabrera, DR, per Hector Gomez. Gomez also reports that the Seattle Mariners young superstar delivered toys to the children of his hometown as well. https://twitter.com/hgomez27/status/1611471478481985543 Julio Rodriguez emerged as the favorite to win […]

Longtime Alabama football announcer Eli Gold revealed that he’s battling a “treatable” form of cancer, per Michal Casagrande of al.com. Gold released a statement on his situation, per Crimson Tide Sports Network on Twitter. “I want to thank everyone for their well wishes and prayers. After extensive testing, I have now been diagnosed of a […]

Trevor Bauer filed court papers in reference to the suit that a San Diego woman, who accused Bauer of sexual battery, previously filed against him, per Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times. The woman’s initial filing made an extremely serious claim against the pitcher, per Shaikin. “In her initial filing, her attorneys wrote that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers released a Justin Turner tribute video after his Boston Red Sox signing became official on Friday, per the Dodgers Twitter account. Thank you, Justin. pic.twitter.com/BSwihWZq9h — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) January 6, 2023 Turner was a Dodgers’ fan-favorite during his time in Los Angeles. He emerged as an All-Star caliber player […]

Los Angeles Clippers’ stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are both listed as questionable for their clash vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, per Tomer Azarly. Azarly also reports that Nicholas Batum will remain out for LA. The Clippers feature no shortage of talent and potential. But injury concerns have been a factor for […]

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell commented on Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin’s scary injury situation, per Ian Rapoport. “Extraordinary situations bring out extraordinary people, and we continue to see that,” Goodell said. “His improving condition lifted the spirits of the entire league.” UPDATE: The NFL released the full message from Roger Goodell to fans on Saturday, […]

Fernando Tatis Jr has reportedly been cleared for baseball actives, per The Athletic’s Dennis Lin. Tatis Jr missed all of last season due to injuries and a PED-related suspension, a sentence he will continue serving during the early portion of the 2023 campaign. However, his health is on the upswing. Lin reports that Tatis Jr […]

Myles Garrett commented on Jadeveon Clowney suggesting that the Cleveland Browns give preferential treatment to him, per Jake Trotter. “I think everyone’s concern is about winning games,” Garrett said. “I disagree with seeing it that way (in reference to Clowney’s statement). The guys in our room, really the guys in our organization are so focused… […]

Cleveland Browns’ head coach Kevin Stefanski responded to Jadeveon Clowney’s criticism on Friday, per Nate Ulrich. “Coach Kevin Stefanski said he doesn’t see a drastic difference between the way the coaches have used Myles Garrett and Jadeveon Clowney in 2022 season vs. 2021 season, when Clowney had a career renaissance and posted nine sacks,” Stefanski […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly offered OF Bryan Reynolds a 6-year, $75 million extension, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Pittsburgh has stated that they would prefer not to trade the star centerfielder. However, his previous trade request has placed the Pirates into a difficult position. Reynolds still has multiple years of team control […]

The New York Mets are reportedly considering “walking away” from the Carlos Correa deal as frustrations continue to grow, per SNY’s Andy Martino. The Mets scooped up Correa after his deal with the San Francisco Giants fell apart due to long-term injury concerns. But the Mets-Correa reported 12-year, $315 million contract has yet to be […]

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly waiving veteran Kemba Walker, per Tim MacMahon. MacMahon also reports that Walker’s salary for the season would have become guaranteed on Saturday. UPDATE: The Mavs officially announced their Kemba Walker decision, per Mavs PR on Twitter. The Dallas Mavericks have waived guard Kemba Walker. pic.twitter.com/d75Mx2wDmd — Mavs PR (@MavsPR) January […]

Pittsburgh Pirates’ OF Bryan Reynolds has reportedly drawn the New York Yankees’ interest. But the Yankees already have a centerfielder in Harrison Bader, who they acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals during the 2022 season. Bader recently addressed New York’s rumored interested in Reynolds, who requested a trade from the Pirates earlier in the offseason. […]

Cleveland Browns’ DE Jadeveon Clowney has reportedly been sent home and will not practice, per May Kay Cabot. Another report states that “Clowney has played his last game for the Browns,” per Tom Withers. The defensive end previously made critical comments towards the team. “Ninety-five percent sure I won’t be back. But there’s still that […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and SP Wade Miley are in agreement on a 1-year, $4.5 million contract, per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Rosenthal adds that Miley can make up to $6 million with incentives. Milwaukee started out the 2022 season on a high note. They were expected to challenge the St. Louis Cardinals for the NL […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow revealed why he made warmup throws following Damar Hamlin’s injury on Monday night, per Jay Morrison. “We didn’t know what was going on. People were saying we were gonna play again. Lot of stuff going around. Lot of chaos,” Joe Burrow said. The entire sports world is focused on Damar […]

Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox agreed to an 11-year, $331 million contract extension on Wednesday. The deal comes after Boston lost Xander Bogaerts and JD Martinez during the offseason. The Red Sox now have a player they can build around for the future. Once the contract becomes official, it will be the richest deal […]

Draymond Green did his best Michael Jordan impression on Wednesday. The Golden State Warriors made an “I’m back” announcement in similar fashion to what Michael Jordan did following his NBA hiatus in the 90’s. However, Green’s announcement has nothing to do with returning to the NBA. pic.twitter.com/GJAnz9wYE2 — Draymond Green (@Money23Green) January 4, 2023 “I’m […]

Andrew Benintendi broke his silence on signing in Chicago with the White Sox, per Scott Merkin of MLB.com. The outfielder was a highly sought-after free agency target this offseason. However, he flew under the radar to an extent given the presences of high-profile names such as Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa on the open market. […]

Mike Vrabel’s job security has come into question amid the Tennessee Titans’ lackluster second half of the 2022 season. A recent reported suggested that there will be a number of changes to the Titans’ coaching staff over the offseason, per analyst Ken Moore. However, Moore adds that Vrabel will “not be among those changes,” and […]

D’Angelo Russell played into trade rumors with a pair of recent social media moves. Russell reportedly unfollowed the Minnesota Timberwolves on Instagram and retweeted a tweet from Toronto Raptors’ guard Fred VanVleet which states, “Bet on yourself,” per Canis Hoopus on Twitter. NBA insider Brian Windhorst previously said that he had not heard anything about […]

Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson was reportedly not present at Baltimore’s media viewing of practice on Wednesday, per Jamison Hensley. Hensley adds that this would be Jackson’s, who hasn’t played since December 4th, 13th consecutive missed practice. Jackson’s Week 18 status is certainly in question as the Ravens look to finish the year on a […]

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor addressed the NFL’s “directive” to resume play following the Damar Hamlin injury on Wednesday, per Mike Petraglia. “I didn’t feel any directive,” Taylor said. “It was… let’s particularly give Buffalo space to process as a team. ‘Cuz they had not done that, they had just been there for Damar.” […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ offseason has seen them make a number of under the radar moves. Notably, LA has signed players such as JD Martinez and Noah Syndergaard. They could opt to land more depth in free agency. The Dodgers may attempt to trade for a high-profile star as well. But there are some moves […]

The Boston Red Sox and Rafael Devers are reportedly still discussing a multi-year extension despite agreeing to terms on a 1-year contract for 2023, per Jon Heyman. Heyman provided an update on where the talks currently stand. “Discussion said to be ‘steady’ on multiyear possibility. Devers has been seeking $300M plus, and recent star deals […]

TCU football quarterback Max Duggan credited the Hypnotoad for the Horned Frog’s successful season. The young QB has performed well and TCU has upset the odds all year long. As a result, they are headed to the national championship game against Georgia. Duggan recently explained why the Hypnotoad is such a big deal, per Pardon […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly hired a former Boston Red Sox employee who was suspended for his involvement in a video sign-stealing scandal in 2020, per Red Sox beat writer Sean McAdam. The employee, J.T. Watkins, is expected to help the Dodgers with their hitting gameplan. McAdam also reports that Mookie Betts and JD Martinez […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants have one of the most historic rivalries in all of MLB. Chris Taylor of the Dodgers recently added fuel to the flame with a take that will not please Giants fans. Taylor was recently asked what his three least favorite cities are to play in by SportsNet […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to a convincing victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. Antetokounmpo revealed a surprising goal after the game, per ESPN. “I want to get in a position … that my game is boring,” Antetokounmpo said. “I just do what I do and people don’t talk about it because it […]

The New York Mets signed LHP TJ McFarland, per his MLB.com latest transactions page. The deal was originally reported in December, but seems to have recently become official as New York assigned the left-handed reliever to Triple-A Syracuse. However, McFarland has no shortage of big league experience and will likely receive a Spring Training invite. […]