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New York will officially relax their vaccine mandate this week. This means that athletes as well as entertainers will be allowed to perform in the state regardless of vaccination status, per Shams Charania. The update comes at a critical time for the Nets, Yankees, and Mets. Brooklyn will have Kyrie Irving eligible for games during […]

New York Yankees minor league manager Rachel Balkovec was struck by a batted ball during a recent team practice. The Yankees reported that Balkovec, who manages in Single-A, is in good condition and the incident will not affect her 2022 managerial duties.  Balkovec is set to make history this season, as she will become the […]

After weeks of waiting, the U.S has finally been granted access to Brittney Griner by the Russian government. Fortunately, she is reportedly in good condition.  A U.S. department spokesperson provided the following statement about Griner’s condition and the what the plan will look like moving forward.  “We were able to check on her condition. We […]

When Yankees super-fan Jimmy O’Brien created Jomboy Media four years ago, he couldn’t have imagined what it would become. The growing media outlet that started out as a humble baseball channel has developed into a massive player in the MLB media industry. The company has hired former MLB players and famous media personalities, and is […]

Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals was named MLB’s top prospect entering the 2022 season. Witt Jr. reminded us all of why he was named MLB’s top prospect when he hammered this majestic home run yesterday in a Spring Training game vs. the Oakland Athletics. And although he has yet to play […]

The Chicago White Sox and ace Lucas Giolito failed to reach a contract on Tuesday and will head to arbitration to resolve the issue. Giolito reportedly filed at $7.5 million and Chicago filed at $7.3 million, per Mark Feinsand. That is an extraordinarily close difference but it is still enough to send both sides to a […]

Former American League Cy Young Award winner and current ace for the Cleveland Guardians Shane Bieber reached a contract on Tuesday with the team to avoid arbitration. Bieber and the Guardians settled on a $6 million dollar deal. However, he still has two years left of arbitration before hitting the open market in 2025.  Bieber […]

Are the New York Yankees going to pull off a high-profile move after all? Following an offseason that saw them miss out on the likes of Freddie Freeman and Carlos Correa, New York is reportedly interested in Chicago Cubs All-Star catcher Wilson Contreras. The Yankees traded Gary Sanchez earlier in the offseason and don’t feature […]

The Miami Dolphins made a huge signing on Tuesday by agreeing to terms with OT Terron Armstead on a 5-year, $75 million dollar deal, per Adam Schefter. Offensive lineman signings tend to go under the radar but this is a potential franchise-changing transaction for Miami. It will allow quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to be protected for […]

Shohei Ohtani has already changed baseball. But now his impact on the game is affecting the actual rules. MLB recently announced a number of new changes for the 2022 MLB season including one that is being dubbed as the “Shohei Ohtani Rule.” This particular rule states that pitchers who opened the game as the DH […]

Everyone in the baseball world knew it was going to come down to either Adley Rutschman of the Baltimore Orioles or Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals for MLB’s top prospect for 2022. However, it ended up being the exciting young shortstop, Witt Jr., who was given the honor with Rutschman listed at […]

Tennessee Volunteers pitcher Ben Joyce recently fired the fastest pitch in college baseball history. The 6-foot-5 right-hander delivered multiple pitches over 102 MPH, a mark even big leaguers struggle to hit. But it was his 104 MPH fastball that was record-breaking. Seeing that kind of heat at 18, 19, or 20 years old has to […]

When the Cleveland Browns acquired Deshaun Watson from the Texans last week, it signaled the end of Baker Mayfield’s time in Cleveland. The quarterback was once considered the future of the franchise and impressed in 2020, but injuries and underperformance told the story of his 2021 campaign and played a big role in the Browns […]

The New York Yankees are reportedly prepared to make a move that might salvage their otherwise underwhelming offseason. New York is expected to offer superstar outfielder Aaron Judge a long term extension very soon. This was apparently their plan all along and was a factor in deciding to not pursue players such as Freddie Freeman, Carlos […]

Magic Johnson has been critical of the Los Angeles Lakers performance this season to say the least. But the Laker legend changed his tune on Monday following the team’s road victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Johnson posted the following comment on Twitter: “If the @Lakers play with this type of effort, speed and quickness on […]

LeBron James still possesses the capability to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a win in any given game despite how much the team may be struggling. They entered Monday night’s game in Cleveland having won just three of their past ten contests and were undoubtedly trending in the wrong direction. But LeBron was motivated […]

The Toronto Blue Jays enjoyed a fairly successful 2021 regular season. Typically, 91 wins is good enough to get you into the postseason. Unfortunately for Toronto, they finished just one game behind the Red Sox and Yankees for the two Wild Card sports and were ultimately sent home.  But the Blue Jays knew they were […]

The Washington Nationals are presenting former star player Ryan Zimmerman with the ultimate honor this season. The team recently announced that they will be retiring Zimmerman’s number 11 in June of the 2022 campaign. The former third baseman/first baseman spent his entire 16-year career as a National. He was the team’s first real star after […]

New York Mets new starting pitching pitcher Max Scherzer did something that is quite rare in baseball on Monday. Scherzer threw five innings and 72 pitches in his Spring Training debut. Typically, pitchers throw no more than 2-3 innings and 50 or less pitches in their first outing of the spring. But as pitcher Alex […]

When Tom Brady announced his retirement it was not all that shocking given his age of 44. However, when he unannounced his retirement, the NFL world was surprised for the most part, although, Brady is coming off of an excellent individual season and clearly has plenty left in the tank. But Tampa Buccaneers General Manager […]

The Rockies are looking to build a contender. Following their confusing move of inking Kris Bryant to a massive 7-year deal, Colorado followed it up by extending Ryan McMahon to the tune of a 6-year, $70 million dollar extension, per John Heyman. One interesting note about the deal is that McMahon can opt out of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are rolling as of late, as they are 10-1 over the course of their last 11 games overall. The T-Wolves are the owners of the league’s team top scoring offense and they displayed their scoring prowess on Saturday in their 138-119 against the Bucks. Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards both scored 25 […]

Saint Peters continued their Cinderella run on Saturday with an 70-60 upset victory over Murray State. The Peacocks entered the tournament with low odds to make much of an impact, but their recent run has been nothing short of miraculous. In addition to their run of upsets, Saint Peters also made history on Saturday as […]

LeBron James has passed Karl Malone for second all-time in scoring. James accomplished the feat in the second quarter against the Wizards in Washington. James is enjoying an incredible individual season despite the Lakers struggles overall. He is already a lock for the Hall of Fame, but this will surely help his argument when it […]

The Miami Marlins got another big bat on Saturday by inking OF Jorge Soler to a three-year $36 million dollar contract. Miami’s move comes at a crucial point as they look to compete in the National League East. The Phillies recently signed Nick Castellanos and the Braves added bullpen help in Kenley Jansen earlier this […]

The Cleveland Browns are working on bringing three-time Pro Bowler Jadeveon Clowney back into the fold. The team is reportedly working on re-signing the 29-year old defensive end, per Brandon Little. Cleveland is interested in a reunion with wide receiver Jarvis Landry as well. But Clowney is the top priority at the moment. There is already […]

The New York Yankees offseason has been a puzzling one to say the least. The Yankees entered the offseason as the favorites to land multiple big name free agents. Players such as Carlos Correa, Freddie Freeman, Trevor Story, and more were all linked to the team. Instead, they displayed a hesitancy to make any major […]

The Green Bay Packers have made a move to bolster their defense as they re-signed DB Rasul Douglas, per Ian Rapoport. The deal is three years and worth $21 million and could increase to $25.5 million with incentives. Douglas has emerged as one of the most reliable options at cornerback in the game over the […]

Matthew Stafford enjoyed quite the 2021-2022 season. It began with a trade from the Detroit Lions to the Los Angeles Rams, and it ended with a Super Bowl victory at his new home stadium. But winning a championship under the bright lights of Inglewood, CA will not be the last newsworthy story in regards to […]

The Philadelphia Phillies upgraded their lineup on Friday night by signing All-Star outfielder Nick Castellanos, per Jeff Passan. The deal is worth $100 million over five years. The deal helps the Phillies lineup become far more balanced as they recently signed left-handed hitting Kyle Schwarber. Castellanos represents a powerful right-handed bat that should mesh well with […]

Longtime ESPN and NFL reporter John Clayton passed away on Friday after dealing with a brief illness. He was 67.  Clayton covered the NFL for the better part of 40 years during his long and storied career in the industry. He was a staple on Sportscenter during the 1990’s and early-mid 2000’s. Clayton had previously […]

The Atlanta Braves struck again on Friday! They added a vital pitcher to their bullpen, as the team signed 3-time All-Star and former Dodger Kenley Jansen to a 1-year, $16 million dollar contract. The move comes just days after the Braves saw Freddie Freeman sign in Los Angeles with the Dodgers.  The Braves already feature […]

The Cleveland Browns shocked the NFL world on Friday by acquiring controversial quarterback Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans. The trade came a day after Watson reportedly was not interested in joining the team. But he obviously changed his mind and waived his no-trade clause in order for Cleveland and Houston to workout a deal. […]

The San Diego Padres massively underachieved last year. Despite competing with the Dodgers and Giants for the top spot in the National League West through the first portion of the season, the Padres fell off a cliff after the All-Star break and ended up missing the postseason altogether. But most people around baseball believe that […]

The rich got richer on Friday. The Los Angeles Dodgers added depth to their starting rotation days after inking Freddie Freeman by signing LHP Tyler Anderson to a one-year, $8 million dollar deal, per Bob Nightengale. Los Angeles already features an elite pitching rotation with Walker Buehler, Julio Urias, Clayton Kershaw, and Tony Gonsolin in […]

Antonio Brown is back at it again. He posted the following message on Twitter in regards to the recent Deshaun Watson to the Browns news: “Cleveland Antonio Browns C-A-B” He then followed that Tweet with an even funnier one: “Take the Browns to SuperBowl Not ToiletBowl” Whether this is Brown seriously marketing himself to Cleveland or […]

There were plenty of MLB teams who were hesitant to pursue former MVP Freddie Freeman in free agency this past offseason. But it had nothing to do with his skill level, rather, there was concern over potential decline given that Freeman will be 33 this season. The fact that he was asking for a six-year […]

It took until the very end of the offseason but with Spring Training games slated to start on Thursday, Freddie Freeman has officially signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal is reportedly worth $162 million over the course of 6 years, per Bob Nightengale. Freeman had been linked to LA since […]

Freddie Freeman has been the talk of the offseason! The Braves, Yankees, and Dodgers were the projected favorites to be fighting over him in the end. However, Atlanta decided to go with Matt Olson instead and New York opted to sign a cheaper option in Anthony Rizzo, leaving the Dodgers as the only one remaining […]