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The Philadelphia Phillies re-signed JT Realmuto to a three-year, $45 million contract on Friday. The move came after the New York Mets signed Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million deal. Philadelphia was connected to Bichette before the infielder chose the Mets. However, the Phillies were reportedly discussing a long-term deal with him, something former […]

The New York Mets and star infielder Bo Bichette agreed to a $126 million contract on Friday. A shortstop with the Toronto Blue Jays, Bichette is expected to play third base with the Mets. Following the move, New York added another infielder. The Mets claimed Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays, the […]

The New York Mets and infielder Bo Bichette reportedly agreed to a $126 million contract for three years on Friday. The move comes after Bichette was linked to the Philadelphia Phillies. Bichette is expected to play third base with the Mets — a surprising development since he’s never played a single game at the hot […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were seen as the favorite to sign Bo Bichette in MLB free agency in recent weeks. Everything changed on Friday morning, however, as the New York Mets and Bichette agreed to a $126 million contract for three years. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Phillies agreed to Bichette’s contract request […]

The New York Mets have agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract with infielder Bo Bichette, Jeff Passan of ESPN reporters. New York was linked to Kyle Tucker before he agreed to a $240 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. The Mets clearly shifted their focus and brought in the former Toronto […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg exited Wednesday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets with a left ankle sprain. The Mavs made the announcement shortly after halftime. Flagg suffered an apparent ankle injury concern on Monday, but it did not seem to be especially serious. He then left Wednesday’s game for a few […]

DALLAS — Does Jason Kidd still enjoy coaching? Will he continue to coach the Dallas Mavericks for years to come? Kidd — who has been the head coach in Dallas since the 2021-22 NBA season — was asked about his coaching future before Wednesday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets, and he explained how Cooper […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. On Tuesday, the Mavs announced that Anthony Davis will miss six weeks with a hand injury — ultimately avoiding surgery. Ahead of Wednesday night’s contest in Dallas, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd reacted to the news. “I think it’s good […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade on Tuesday. Arenado is set to provide a veteran presence for the Diamondbacks. On Wednesday, the 34-year-old revealed his thoughts on joining the D’Backs, via Arizona Sports. “I still have high expectations for myself on the offensive side,” Arenado […]

Philadelphia Phillies veteran outfielder Nick Castellanos is a trade candidate. In fact, the general belief around the MLB world is that Castellanos will be moved before the 2026 MLB season. Trading a 33-year-old who recorded a .694 OPS in 2025 and is set to make $20 million in the final season of his contract may […]

The Boston Red Sox agreed to a $130 million contract with starting pitcher Ranger Suarez on Wednesday. Boston now features one of the best starting rotations in baseball with Garrett Crochet, Sonny Gray and Suarez leading the way. However, the Sox recently lost third baseman Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs in free agency. With […]

The New York Yankees and Miami Marlins made a trade on Tuesday. New York boosted its pitching staff by acquiring left-hander Ryan Weathers. Meanwhile, Miami received four minor league prospects, bringing in outfielders Dillon Lewis and Brendan Jones as well as infielders Dylan Jasso and Juan Matheus. The Yankees acquired LHP Ryan Weathers from the […]

Shams Charania of ESPN reported earlier in the day on Tuesday that Anthony Davis will likely require hand surgery. However, Davis refuted the report by calling out “lies.” Now, Charania is reporting that Davis won’t need surgery after getting a second opinion on the ligament damage in his left hand. “Update: Dallas’ Anthony Davis will […]

The Philadelphia Phillies reportedly acquired right-handed relief pitcher Chase Shugart in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “The Phillies acquire RHP Chase Shugart in an in-state trade with the Pirates for minor league infielder Francisco Loreto,” Nightengale wrote on X, formerly Twitter. While rumors of the Phillies’ […]

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis reportedly suffered ligament damage in his left hand, leaving the door open for potential surgery. On Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that AD is indeed likely to undergo surgery and will miss “several months” as a result. While the initial general thought around the NBA was that Davis needing […]

The Atlanta Hawks will play the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night in LA. However, the Hawks have a lengthy injury report for the matchup. Kristaps Porzingis is among eight players listed on the NBA injury report for Tuesday’s clash. So, is Porzingis playing tonight vs. the Lakers? Porzingis has been limited this season, as […]

The Denver Nuggets are set to play the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. Jamal Murray is among the Nuggets listed on the injury report for the game, however. So, is Murray playing tonight vs. the Pelicans? Murray has dealt with some injury concerns this season. He is currently battling a left ankle sprain as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Sacramento Kings on Monday night by a final score of 124-112. Luka Doncic led LA with 42 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and four steals in the loss. After the game, the Lakers star made an injury admission, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “I was really uncertain for […]

Cody Bellinger enjoyed a strong season with the New York Yankees in 2025. Recent rumors have suggested that the Yankees are preparing for Bellinger to sign elsewhere this offseason, however, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Tuesday that the outfielder and the team are still in communication. “Yankees and Bellinger camp continue […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis previously suffered ligament damage in his left hand. He could miss months of action if surgery is required. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd told reporters ahead of Monday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets that a timeline for an update is currently uncertain, but AD is set to meet […]

It has been a difficult offseason for the New York Yankees. While the Yankees have re-signed some players, New York has yet to make a big splash in MLB free agency. A recent report suggested that the Yankees are preparing for outfielder Cody Bellinger to sign elsewhere. Another report surfaced on Sunday, suggesting the ball […]

Is there still an outside chance that Tarik Skubal starts Opening Day in 2026 with the Detroit Tigers? While it technically is a possibility, the idea of the Tigers not trading Skubal at this point seems unlikely. Not only is the reigning back-to-back American League Cy Young winner entering his contract year, but the Tigers […]

Kutter Crawford recently took a big step in the right direction after undergoing wrist surgery during the 2025 MLB season. According to Ian Browne of MLB.com, Crawford threw off the mound for the first time since this past summer. Crawford never threw an in-game pitch in 2025 due to injuries. While he’s displayed potential at […]

The Boston Red Sox have been linked to a number of free agents this offseason. A reunion with third baseman Alex Bregman remains a possibility, but nothing has come to fruition yet. Red Sox team president Sam Kennedy recently addressed the subject, saying a deadline has not been set for re-signing the veteran infielder. “We’re […]

The New York Yankees claimed a pitcher off waivers from the Houston Astros on Friday. In a move to boost their pitching depth, the Yankees claimed right-handed hurler Kaleb Ort, the team announced. It has been a quiet offseason for the Yankees, but the Ort addition does give them another pitching option. The Yankees are […]

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis exited the team’s 116-114 loss to the Utah Jazz on Thursday with an apparent hand injury. On Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that AD suffered ligament damage in his left hand, an especially concerning update for Davis who has been mentioned in a plethora of trade rumors. “Dallas Mavericks […]

The New York Yankees have had a quiet offseason. While the Yankees re-signed Amed Rosario and have also made a number of other smaller moves, New York has yet to land a star free agent or trade acquisition. With a number of injuries in the starting rotation, some fans have been calling for the ball […]

MLB rumors continue to swirl around the league, as trade candidates are being linked to a plethora of teams. While the massive blockbuster deal of the offseason has yet to come to fruition, there have been some big trades such as the Boston Red Sox acquiring Willson Contreras and the Chicago Cubs landing Edward Cabrera. […]

When the topic of the best pitcher in today’s game is discussed, stars such as Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes are mentioned on a frequent basis. While they are deserving of the recognition, San Francisco Giants star Logan Webb sometimes gets forgotten in the conversation. Is it a product of the Giants’ recent mediocrity? In […]

Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock made his MLB debut in 2021. The right-handed hurler immediately captured attention, pitching to a 1.96 ERA out of the bullpen. He would then split time between the bullpen and starting rotation in 2022 and 2023, producing up and down results. After a strong start as a starter in […]

The Washington Wizards acquired Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Of course, the last time Young was traded came back on draft night in 2018 when the Dallas Mavericks moved him to Atlanta for Luka Doncic. Doncic was part of the biggest trade in NBA history a season ago, when Dallas dealt […]

Where will Cody Bellinger sign? It has been one of the most popular questions of the MLB offseason. Bellinger has been linked to multiple teams as rumors continue to swirl about where he will ultimately end up. Talkin’ Jake from the Talkin’ Baseball podcast recently predicted that Bellinger will land with the New York Mets […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and right-handed relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol are reportedly in agreement on a $2.8 million contract to avoid arbitration, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The deal comes just before the deadline (January 8) to agree to a deal before having to go to arbitration. Anthony Banda and Brock Stewart are among the […]

The Miami Marlins and Chicago Cubs agreed to an Edward Cabrera-led trade on Wednesday. The New York Yankees were linked to a potential Cabrera trade with the Marlins before the Cubs deal came to fruition. It has been a quiet offseason for the Yankees, and adding another starter should be a priority. So, today we […]

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed starting pitcher Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Miami acquired three total prospects in the trade return, including a star outfield prospect in Owen Caissie. According to Isaac Azout of Fish On First, Caissie may find himself on the Marlins’ Opening Day roster. “OF Owen Caissie immediately slots […]

The Los Angeles Angels claimed outfielder Wade Meckler off waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, the team announced. The move comes as rumors continue to swirl around the ball club. The Angels have been linked to a potential Nolan Arenado trade, and a recent report listed the team as a possible suitor for […]

Free agent infielder Bo Bichette has been linked to a potential reunion with the Toronto Blue Jays, in addition to ball clubs such as the New York Yankees, New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers. However, could the Dodgers’ neighbors over in Anaheim shock the MLB world by signing Bichette in MLB free agency? Former […]

It was previously reported that third baseman Anthony Rendon and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a contract restructure. The agreement seemingly ended his time with the Halos — although that technically was not official. While speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Angels general manager Perry Minasian all but officially confirmed that Rendon’s time in Anaheim […]

Update: Joel Embiid is officially in the Philadelphia 76ers’ starting lineup against the Washington Wizards. The Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards will go head-to-head on Wednesday night. Joel Embiid is among the 76ers dealing with injury concerns, as he is listed on the injury report. So, is Embiid playing tonight vs. the Wizards? Embiid is […]