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Jamal Murray is looking to lead Team Canada in the 2024 Olympics. Yet, he has not received as many minutes as expected so far. Questions have emerged about Murray’s health, something he addressed on Tuesday, via Ariel Helwani of Vox Media. “I’m feeling great,” Murray said. “Obviously I was away from the team for a […]

On Wednesday, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman revealed why the team did not acquire Jack Flaherty. Flaherty was ultimately traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers despite previously being linked to New York. So what went wrong in the Yankees’ Flaherty pursuit? “The Yankees were heavily engaged with the Tigers and ‘would have been […]

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Wednesday that Lance Lynn was placed on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation. St. Louis also optioned right-handed pitcher Chris Roycroft to Triple-A and recalled right-handed pitcher Ryan Loutos. Right-handed pitcher Jacob Bosiokovic was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Additionally, the Cardinals later announced that […]

The Baltimore Orioles acquired outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jimenez in a deal with the Chicago White Sox before Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline. Although a prospect was involved, the move will also provide the White Sox with an opportunity to move on from Jimenez’s contract. So was this a good acquisition for Baltimore? According to Spotrac, Jimenez […]

Indianapolis Colts legend Dwight Freeney is set to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Freeney enjoyed a stellar career and is remembered as one of the Colts best defensive players in franchise history. During a recent interview on The Adam Schefter Podcast, Freeney revealed the impact that NBA legend Michael Jordan has […]

The New York Yankees made a number of moves before the 2024 MLB trade deadline. The acquisitions of Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Mark Leiter Jr. led the way for the ball club. However, the Yankees reportedly opted against trading for Jack Flaherty. So how does Aaron Judge feel about New York’s overall 2024 MLB trade […]

The Chicago Bears and DJ Moore recently agreed on a $110 million contract extension. Chicago is surely hopeful that the receiver and new quarterback Caleb Williams can develop chemistry with one another and lead the Bears for years to come. Moore shared a message with Bears fans following the extension, via the Chicago Bears on […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. made New York Yankees franchise history on Tuesday after becoming the first player to hit four home runs in their first three games with the team. Chisholm has made quite the impression on his new ball club to say the least. Former Yankees star pitcher CC Sabathia even gave Chisholm a shoutout […]

It appeared on Monday that the New York Yankees were in a good position to acquire Jack Flaherty from the Detroit Tigers before Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline. On Tuesday, though, Flaherty was traded from the Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers. So did the Dodgers simply out-bid the Yankees, or is there more to the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy is still on the injured list with an oblique strain. The veteran slugger landed on the IL in May and has not played since. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes provided an update on Muncy’s status Tuesday, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. “We still feel very strongly Max will […]

The Texas Rangers transferred outfielder Evan Carter to the 60-day injured list on Monday. Rangers general manager Chris Young provided an unfortunate update on Tuesday, suggesting that Carter’s season is likely over, via Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. “Chris Young says the Rangers are not expecting that Evan Carter will play again this […]

There were initially questions about how Jazz Chisholm Jr. would fit with the New York Yankees. The former Miami Marlins star is silencing his doubters through his first few games with the Yankees after being traded to New York, however. Chisholm made history on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies with his three-run home run in […]

The American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians made two primary moves before the 2024 MLB trade deadline. Cleveland acquired outfielder Lane Thomas from the Washington Nationals on Monday in a move to bolster their outfield. The Guardians then acquired starting pitcher Alex Cobb from the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. So how did the ball club […]

The Texas Rangers are hoping to have Jacob deGrom return from his Tommy John surgery recovery as soon as possible. The Rangers star hurler is trending in a positive direction. deGrom provided an important update on Tuesday, via Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. “Jacob deGrom said today he’s confident that he will pitch […]

The Baltimore Orioles are not done making moves after a busy MLB trade deadline. Baltimore followed up its Eloy Jimenez acquisition by trading for Philadelphia Phillies reliever Gregory Soto and Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Slater in separate deals, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com and C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. Philadelphia will receive pitching prospect […]

The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly in agreement on a trade with the Chicago White Sox to acquire outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jimenez, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Pitching prospect Trey McGough is heading to Chicago as part of the deal, per Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. The trade allows the White Sox to move on from […]

Team France defeated Team Japan 94-90 on Tuesday at the Olympics. Victor Wembanyama led the French basketball team to the victory with 18 points, however, he also suffered an injury scare in the game. He was seen reaching for his hip multiple times during the game, something that surely caught the San Antonio Spurs’ attention. […]

The San Diego Padres are reportedly acquiring star closer Tanner Scot via a trade with the Miami Marlins, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. San Diego will also receive reliever Bryan Hoeing. The Marlins’ trade return includes prospects Robby Snelling, Adam Mazur, Graham Pauley and Jay Beshears, per Craig Mish of Miami Herald Sports. Scott, one […]

The Texas Rangers are reportedly acquiring veteran relief pitcher Andrew Chafin from the Detroit Tigers, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Chafin, a veteran left-handed pitcher, is set to help Texas amid their pursuit of defending their 2023 World Series championship victory. Detroit is getting RHPs Joseph Montalvo and Chase Lee in return, as reported by […]

The Kansas City Royals and Oakland Athletics agreed to a trade on Tuesday. With the MLB trade deadline right around the corner, Kansas City is reportedly acquiring reliever Lucas Erceg, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Oakland is receiving prospects Mason Barnett, Will Klein and Jared Dickey in the deal, per Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The […]

The Chicago Cubs reinstated outfielder Cody Bellinger from the 10-day injured list on Monday. What does Bellinger’s return mean for a ball club that has underperformed in 2024? The Cubs are not aggressively buying ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Bellinger could be traded, but he has not been mentioned in trade rumors on a […]

The Cleveland Guardians have addressed their pitching concerns via a trade with the San Francisco Giants. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that Cleveland is acquiring starting pitcher Alex Cobb from San Francisco. The Giants will receive prospect Jacob Bresnahan and a player to be named later, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. The Guardians have found […]

Jose Ramirez recently tied Albert Belle for the second most home runs in Cleveland Guardians franchise history with 242. Ramirez still has a long way to go to catch the franchise’s all-time home run leader, Jim Thome. Thome hit 337 home runs during his time in Cleveland. Ramirez wants an opportunity to catch the former […]

The New York Jets are hoping quarterback Aaron Rodgers can bounce back from his Achilles injury and lead the team to success in 2024. Rodgers is still recovering, however, and Jets head coach Robert Saleh revealed on Tuesday that the future Hall of Famer will not play in the first two games of the preseason, […]

The Cleveland Guardians acquired outfielder Lane Thomas from the Washington Nationals on Monday. Cleveland made a corresponding move on Tuesday, as outfielder Will Brennan was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Thomas on the big league roster, per Mandy Bell of MLB.com. Bell also reports that Thomas will bat second in the lineup and […]

Atlanta Braves 2024 All-Star starting pitcher Reynaldo López suffered an injury scare on Sunday against the New York Mets. Atlanta won the game 9-2 but López’s exit, as he left with forearm tightness, was far from ideal. The Braves pitcher received an important update on Monday, via Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Reynaldo López’s […]

Garrett Crochet recently made a trade demand that caught the attention of the entire MLB world. Crochet reportedly made it clear that he will not pitch in the postseason if traded to a contender unless the contender offers him a contract extension. The Chicago White Sox pitcher is also unwilling to move to the bullpen. […]

The New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers are reportedly in “extensive” Jack Flaherty trade discussions, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. A Flaherty trade has been seen as likely for quite some time, with the right-handed starting pitching being linked to various teams. Flaherty was even scratched from his scheduled start on Monday amid the […]

The Seattle Mariners are reportedly acquiring Justin Turner from the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Turner, 39, is a two-time All-Star who will provide veteran offensive prowess for a Seattle lineup that has struggled in 2024. The Mariners are sending outfielder RJ Schreck to the Blue Jays in return, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox agreed to a trade on Monday. LA is receiving Cardinals infielder Tommy Edman and White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech while St. Louis adds White Sox outfielder Tommy Pham and pitcher Erick Fedde, per Russell Dorsey of Yahoo Sports. Meanwhile, the White Sox stack up […]

The Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to a trade on Monday, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Boston is acquiring right-handed pitcher Quinn Priester in exchange for infield prospect Nick Yorke. Priester, 23, has recorded lackluster MLB results across 20 total big league outings (14 starts). He was once regarded as a top prospect, […]

The Seattle Mariners recently made the decision to place infielder Ty France on waivers. The move was fairly surprising as France was an All-Star in 2022. However, the infielder has struggled so far in 2024. Perhaps he will get back on track with a fresh start, as it was revealed on Monday that France has […]

The Cleveland Guardians earned a 2-1 series victory over the Philadelphia Phillies after winning 4-3 on Sunday. Steven Kwan, who homered in the win, discussed Cleveland’s mentality after the crucial victory, via Bally Sports Cleveland. “Truly, it’s the only way to really stay sane in this game,” Kwan said. “It’s really easy to ride the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros are among four teams being linked to a trade for Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The San Diego Padres and Minnesota Twins were also mentioned as potential landing destinations for Kikuchi. Toronto is selling ahead of the 2024 MLB trade […]

The Dallas Mavericks roster is set with 15 NBA contracts. However, the Mavs are rumored to still have interest in bringing Markieff Morris back. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, AJ Lawson is the “most vulnerable player” in the event that Dallas opts to make room for Morris on the roster. Lawson was previously on […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been linked to multiple star players ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline. Buster Olney of ESPN isn’t confident that the Chicago White Sox will move Garrett Crochet ahead of the deadline. However, Olney suggested that if any team will be able to acquire the pitcher, it would potentially be […]

Mike Trout was seemingly on the verge of returning from his injury after beginning a rehab assignment before suffering a setback.  The Los Angeles Angels star was removed from his rehab game at the Triple-A level. Trout, who has been rehabbing from a torn meniscus, still hopes to return fairly soon. Angels manager Ron Washington […]

The New York Giants are expected to have Daniel Jones start at the quarterback position in 2024. With the Giants signing Drew Lock to a contract, Tommy DeVito may end up being the third-string option on the roster. DeVito could even be put on waivers and possibly added to the practice squad if not claimed. […]

The Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies agreed to a trade on Saturday afternoon. Milwaukee is receiving right-handed reliever Nick Mears in exchange for right-handed pitchers Bradley Blalock and Yujanjer Herrera, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Blalock and Herrera are prospects who will give the Rockies pitching depth for the future. Meanwhile, Mears is in the […]