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On Friday, it was revealed that Xander Bogaerts would be moving to second base in 2024, while Ha-Seong Kim will play shortstop. Kim addressed the position switch on Saturday, via 97.3 The Fan. “I didn’t really expect it at all, that news coming from Mr. Shildt yesterday,” Kim said via translator. “I think it’s a […]

Luka Doncic is incredible. The Dallas Mavericks star hit a trick shot on Saturday that stunned the NBA All-Star crowd. Doncic told his teammate Dereck Lively II, who played in the NBA Rising Stars Game, that he would “bounce” the ball in the hoop from the left side of half court. Sure enough, that’s exactly […]

The Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals are reportedly in agreement on a trade. The Red Sox are sending reliever John Schreiber to the Royals for minor league pitcher David Sandlin, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Kansas City has had a strong offseason. The Royals have brought in talent and recently signed star Bobby […]

The New York Mets and first baseman/outfielder Ji-Man Choi have reportedly agreed to a minor-league contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. “Mets added Ji-Man Choi on minors deal. Naver Sports 1st reported last night,” Heyman wrote Saturday on X (formerly Twitter). The Mets later confirmed the report and revealed that Choi’s contract […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and outfielder David Dahl are reportedly in agreement on a minor-league contract, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Dahl made his MLB debut in 2016 with the Colorado Rockies and later made the National League All-Star team in 2019. Dahl will have a chance to make the Phillies big-league ballclub […]

Nolan Arenado and the St. Louis Cardinals are looking to turn things around during the 2024 season. After winning the National League Central in 2022, St. Louis struggled throughout the 2023 campaign. Arenado wants to lead the Cardinals’ young roster by example in 2024. “If you want to get the best out of young guys, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have enjoyed strong seasons in back-to-back years, but they have not won a World Series since 2008. Philadelphia made a number of moves this offseason, including re-signing Aaron Nola and recently bringing in veteran utility man Whit Merrifield. So can Bryce Harper and the Phillies make another competitive run in 2024? There’s […]

USC basketball has endured its share of ups and downs in 2023-24. Bronny James has commanded plenty of attention, but he’s also been inconsistent. However, the Trojans defeated Utah by a final score of 68-64 on Thursday. So how did Bronny James look in the victory? Bronny played fairly well in his 20 minutes of […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been suspended two games for violating the NFL’s Performance Enhancing Substances Policy, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. “The policy violation is related to him using a prescribed medication without having a valid Therapeutic Use Exemption, per sources,” Schefter wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Garoppolo will be suspended for […]

Tyler Glasnow is ready to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He’s only pitched in smaller markets so far in his career, but this past offseason’s trade to LA will put Glasnow in the spotlight. Glasnow, who is from Southern California, opened up on the trade during a recent interview with SportsNet LA. “It was […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. wants to be a “Brave for life.” The Atlanta Braves star said he’s hoping to finish his career with the team, and hinted at wanting a long-term contract extension, per David O’Brien of The Athletic. “It’s not a secret that I want to be a Brave for life,” Acuna said. “It’s my […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the team of 2024. They signed Shohei Ohtani and added no shortage of other talented players as well this past offseason. For LA, it’s World Series or bust. This Dodgers ball club will be interesting to watch. They obviously feature plenty of star-power, but will young promising players take the […]

The Cleveland Guardians are hoping to rebound in 2024 after missing the 2023 playoffs. Cleveland had stunned the American League Central and made the postseason despite featuring MLB’s youngest roster in 2022, but the ball club took a step in the wrong direction this past season. Cleveland had a relatively quiet offseason. They made a […]

Golf fans were excited to hear that Tiger Woods would be participating in the Genesis Invitational. However, it was not clear how well Tiger would perform given the constant injury issues he’s dealt with over the years. On Thursday, Woods made a putt that will have fans remembering his prime, per PGA Tour on X […]

Stephen Strasburg retired during the 2023 season. The former All-Star is under contract through 2027, though, and the Washington Nationals want him to report to spring training to mentor younger players, per Mark Zuckerman of MASN. It should be noted that Strasburg is still technically on the Nationals’ 40-man roster. Zuckerman also reports that Strasburg […]

Trevor Bauer wants to pitch in MLB during the 2024 season. Bauer, who is currently a free agent, spent the 2023 season pitching in Japan but is ready to return to the big leagues. And one team he thinks would be a “great match” is the Baltimore Orioles. Bauer was asked by a fan on […]

It isn’t often that a closer who saved over 30 games in back-to-back seasons is replaced. Yet, that is exactly what happened to Ryan Pressly after the Houston Astros signed Josh Hader this past offseason. It was recently revealed that Hader will indeed be Houston’s new closer, so Pressly will likely pitch the 8th inning […]

The Atlanta Braves acquired former top prospect Jarred Kelenic from the Seattle Mariners in an offseason trade. The deal brings Kelenic back to the National League East, as he was drafted by the New York Mets before getting traded to Seattle. So will Kelenic play everyday for Atlanta? “Alex Anthopolous said the #Braves are leaning […]

Marcus Stroman signed with the New York Yankees during the offseason. Stroman, who had an All-Star season with the Chicago Cubs in 2024, will add veteran experience and more star-power to New York’s starting rotation. So when will Stroman make his regular season debut for the Yankees? Spring training games haven’t even started, but the […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is often regarded as the best long-range shooter of all-time. He’s also a four-time champion and is establishing himself as one of the best players in NBA history. Chris “Mad Dog” Russo not only said that Curry isn’t a top 10 player ever on Wednesday during an ESPN First […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has already begun to impress his teammates. On Wednesday, Ohtani received a Ronald Acuna Jr. comparison from infielder Miguel Rojas with a twist, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. “Shohei Ohtani’s BP today reminded Miguel Rojas of his Venezuelan winter ball teammate, Ronald Acuña Jr. The only […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade on Wednesday was supposed to be a day purely for celebration between the fans, players and coaches. Instead, the parade ended in tragedy as gun shots were fired. According to initial reports, 10 people were shot near the Chiefs parade route on Wednesday. One person was killed, three […]

Three-time All-Star closer Liam Hendriks is reportedly receiving interest in MLB free agency. However, Hendriks isn’t necessarily in a rush to sign before the start of the 2024 season, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. “Reliever Liam Hendriks has multiple offers and has set a deadline of Thursday to sign with a team, sources tell ESPN. […]

The Indiana Pacers acquired Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors prior to the NBA trade deadline. It was a big trade that brought Siakam’s time with the Raptors to an end after seven and a half years. With the Pacers set to battle the Raptors in Toronto on Wednesday night, Siakam addressed playing against his […]

Pitchers and catchers are set to report for spring training, and Cody Bellinger is still a free agent. With the 2024 season just over a month away, Bellinger has yet to sign a contract in MLB free agency. Bellinger enjoyed a resurgent campaign with the Chicago Cubs in 2023, and a return to Chicago has […]

Houston Astros star Justin Verlander provided an injury update Wednesday. The veteran, who was traded back to the Astros in 2023 after signing with the New York Mets, is expected to lead Houston’s rotation in 2024. The latest update on Verlander’s shoulder is concerning, however. “When I first started playing catch I usually shut it […]

The Los Angeles Angels and reliever Drew Pomeranz are reportedly in agreement on a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Jeff Fletcher of SoCal News Group initially reported that the Angels and Pomeranz were nearing a contract agreement. The Angels have placed an emphasis […]

The San Francisco 49ers were defeated in the Super Bowl by the Kansas City Chiefs in heartbreaking fashion. San Francisco almost earned the championship, but ultimately fell short as the Chiefs continued their dynasty. Brock Purdy is already looking for ways to improve during the offseason as San Francisco hopes to rebound next year. “Shoulder […]

Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres had high expectations in 2023, but ultimately missed the playoffs. San Diego ended up trading Juan Soto, who will be a free agent after the 2024 season, to the New York Yankees this past offseason. Machado addressed Soto’s absence as spring training gets underway, via Bob Nightengale of […]

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN provided an update on Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges’ legal situation Tuesday. “The State of North Carolina has dropped three criminal counts – including a domestic violence protective order violation, misdemeanor child abuse and injury to personal property – against the Charlotte Hornets’ Miles Bridges for ‘lack of sufficient evidence,’ according […]

Jorge Soler agreed to a contract with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. Soler, a right-handed power-hitter, is looking to add some pop to a lineup that has struggled to hit home runs. In fact, former player AJ Pierzynski revealed that no Giants player has hit 30 or more home runs in a season since […]

Jasson Dominguez of the New York Yankees is one of the most exciting prospects in baseball, but he’s currently recovering from Tommy John surgery. Dominguez took a major step forward on Monday, though, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. “Latest update on Jasson Dominguez is that he will be playing catch shortly; he’s already shagging fly […]

The Dallas Mavericks have won five games in a row and are playing a quality brand of basketball. Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic are playing especially well at the moment, and Dallas fans are dreaming of a deep playoff run. Doncic is making a legitimate MVP case for himself, and Irving commented on Doncic’s scoring […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Washington Wizards 112-104 on Monday night. Dallas had an inconsistent start to the game, and Luka Doncic’s injury scare in the third quarter didn’t help matters. Luka was already dealing with a broken nose and also injured his chin against Washington. The Mavs star ended up returning to the game […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic exited Monday’s game in the third quarter against the Washington Wizards with an apparent injury. Doncic, who is dealing with a broken nose, was hit in the face on an opponent’s drive to the basket. Fortunately, Doncic was able to return in the fourth quarter. UPDATE: Doncic reportedly suffered a […]

Daniel Gafford, who was recently traded from the Washington Wizards to the Dallas Mavericks, is set to battle his former team on Monday night. Gafford has already impressed with Dallas, scoring 19 points and recording nine rebounds in Saturday’s victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wizards interim head coach Brian Keefe was asked about Gafford […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Dallas has won four games in a row and their new acquisitions, PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford, are already fitting in with the team. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have led the charge, but both players are still dealing with injury concerns. Doncic […]

Clayton Kershaw recently re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rumors of Kershaw signing with the Texas Rangers or even potentially retiring swirled throughout the offseason, but Kershaw ultimately decided to return to the only MLB organization he’s ever known. On Monday, Kershaw shared a seven-word message on Instagram that will excite Dodgers fans. Kershaw’s message […]

The Golden State Warriors have endured a mediocre 2023-24 season. There’s been some highs and there has certainly been some lows. Their 25-25 record as of this story’s writing is indicative of how their campaign has gone so far. Draymond Green was suspended indefinitely earlier in the season before returning in January, and Stephen Curry […]