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Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette and Alex Bregman have all signed. Now, the MLB world is waiting on Cody Bellinger to make his decision. The former MVP has been linked to a number of teams in MLB free agency, and, according to Jim Bowden, his decision could be coming soon. “Cody Bellinger is mulling over multiple […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Utah Jazz on Saturday, earning a 138-120 victory. Klay Thompson, who surpassed 17,000 career points during the game, led the way with 23 points on 7-12 shooting from the field and 6-11 shooting from beyond the arc. “My mindset is to try and get open and get my […]

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg has enjoyed a strong rookie season. The Dallas Mavericks’ 19-year-old star is currently dealing with an ankle injury and won’t play on Saturday against the Utah Jazz as a result, but that did not stop Jason Kidd from giving Flagg his flowers before the contest. The Mavs head coach was asked […]

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson made his MLB debut back in 2016. It’s difficult to believe that the former Atlanta Braves infielder is set to enter his 11th season and 10th full season in the big leagues. At 31 years old, Swanson still feels “as young as ever,” something he recently said via CHGO Cubs. […]

The Chicago Cubs recently signed third baseman Alex Bregman to a $175 million contract for five years. While bringing Bregman in for his talent was among the most obvious reasons to sign him, the 31-year-old’s leadership has also been a consistent subject of discussion. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer recently commented on the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Jrue Holiday and Deni Avdija are among the Blazers dealing with injuries. So, are Holiday and Avdija playing tonight vs. the Lakers? Avdija is dealing with a lower back strain while Holiday is listed on the injury report with right calf injury […]

The Denver Nuggets are set to host the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. The Nuggets are dealing with some injury concerns, however. Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon are among the players listed on the injury report. So, are the Nuggets stars playing tonight vs. the Wizards? Murray is listed on the injury report with a […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks recently acquired veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. While he isn’t the same player he once was, the Arenado trade provides Arizona with a quality veteran ball player. On Thursday, the Cardinals made another move, as they announced the signing of right-handed relief pitcher Taylor […]

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 […]