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The Texas Rangers and Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to a trade on Wednesday. Texas acquired right-handed pitcher Carter Baumler in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jaiker Garcia and cash considerations. Baumler’s trade comes after getting selected by the Pirates in the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday. Baumler was selected by the Orioles in the 2020 MLB Draft. […]

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II is expected to undergo season-ending foot surgery, the team announced Wednesday. Lively has dealt with injury concerns this season. The 21-year-old center features potential, but he’s missed a significant amount of time due to injuries throughout his career so far. The good news is that he is expected to […]

The New York Mets moved in and signed former New York Yankees reliever Devin Williams this offseason. So, some fans wondered if the Yankees would return the favor and attempt to sign Edwin Diaz in MLB free agency. Diaz recently agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, however. So, did the Yankees have […]

The New York Mets have often pursued big names in free agency over the past few years. They recently made an under-the-radar signing that could play a crucial role in 2026, however. According to an article from The Athletic by Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon, New York has agreed to a minor league contract with […]

The Atlanta Braves endured a forgettable 2025 season. The Braves are hoping to bounce back and compete in 2026. They believe new manager Walt Weiss can help them rebound. Weiss was asked what he believes is Atlanta’s most pressing need during a recent media availability. “Pitching is near and dear to my heart, especially after […]

The San Diego Padres were dealt a devastating blow after the 2025 MLB season when it was revealed that Yu Darvish would require UCL surgery — and will likely miss the entire 2026 season as a result. During a recent media availability during the MLB Winter Meetings, new Padres manager Craig Stammen was asked if […]

Between injuries and underperformance, Anthony Rendon’s tenure with the Los Angeles Angels has been a disappointment so far. With one year remaining on his contract, rumors have suggested that Rendon may retire before the 2026 MLB season. New Angels manager Kurt Suzuki is not assuming anything until he hears news from a reliable source, however. […]

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg has consistently been listed on the Dallas Mavericks’ injury report with a right thumb splint over the past few weeks, but he’s been available for most of the games. In fact, Flagg has appeared in 24 of Dallas’ 25 contests this season. So, how is Flagg’s thumb injury recovery going? The […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg is already establishing himself as a star in the NBA. Still, Flagg has dealt with challenges at the highest level of professional basketball. While speaking to reporters on Tuesday after practice, Flagg revealed the biggest challenge so far in his NBA career. Asked Cooper Flagg about how his […]

The Boston Red Sox have already been one of the busiest teams this offseason. Acquiring Sonny Gray via trade gave the Red Sox another quality starting pitcher alongside Garrett Crochet. The ball club is reportedly open to a reunion with third baseman Alex Bregman as well. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Sox […]

The Dallas Mavericks have suddenly won four of their past five games. Nevertheless, Anthony Davis and Klay Thompson are among the Mavs who have been mentioned in trade rumors. Davis, Thompson, Daniel Gafford and D’Angelo Russell were discussed in the latest trade rumors, with Shams Charania of ESPN reporting on the subject. “The Mavericks are […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets were both preparing for the second of a back-to-back on Saturday night. Dallas was fresh off a 132-111 Friday night loss to the Thunder in Oklahoma City, while Houston defeated the Phoenix Suns at home on Friday 117-98. The Rockets had the momentum, but that did not […]

DALLAS — Many players have become All-Stars throughout the years in the NBA. Some of those players have gone on to enjoy strong careers — although they often fall short of the Hall of Fame. Then, there are a few players who figure out the connection behind greatness and longevity, something Houston Rockets star Kevin […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will be without Klay Thompson on Saturday night, who was a late addition to the injury report following Friday’s 132-111 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. With Saturday night’s contest against the Houston Rockets representing the second of a back-to-back, Thompson has been ruled out with left knee soreness. “Next […]

The New York Mets are reportedly interested in starting pitcher Michael King, a source told Mets on SI, per Pat Ragazzo. King has been linked to a number of teams in MLB free agency. The Chicago Cubs are among the ball clubs that have been linked to the pitcher. Now, it appears the Mets will […]

The Baltimore Orioles announced three roster moves on Saturday. Baltimore designated first baseman/outfielder Ryan Noda for assignment and claimed catcher Drew Romo off waivers from the Colorado Rockies and outfielder Will Robertson off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. These moves will go overlooked by many, but Baltimore added potentially important depth by claiming Romo and […]

The Los Angeles Angels have failed to reach the postseason over the past decade. LA hasn’t played meaningful October baseball since 2014. Pitching has long been a problem for the Halos. While the Angels have added some pitching already this offseason, there are three specific pitchers who they should consider singing amid their pursuit of […]

The Boston Red Sox wanted to address their starting rotation this offseason. They have certainly done that, as the Red Sox acquired Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade earlier in the offseason. With Gray and Garrett Crochet leading the rotation, Boston reportedly feels good about the current status of the team’s […]

The New York Mets reportedly claimed right-handed pitcher Cooper Criswell off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Friday, according to Jorge Castillo of ESPN. “The Mets have claimed right-hander Cooper Criswell off waivers, a source tells ESPN. He was designated for assignment by the Red Sox,” Castillo wrote on X, formerly Twitter. While many […]

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis has dealt with injury trouble since joining the team. He’s only played in eight total games this season. As a result, it may be tempting to overlook his on-court performance. While on the floor, AD is playing at an especially high rate — even if it is a limited sample […]

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos has been mentioned as a potential trade candidate. Regardless of whether or not he remains with the Phillies, the veteran said he’s open to playing first base if necessary during a recent MLB Network appearance. “It was brought up to me and honestly, it’s something that I really welcome… I […]

On Friday, Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon revealed that quarterback Kyler Murray is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to a foot injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. “QB Kyler Murray is not expected to play again this season, as he’s not progressing as hoped, per coach Jonathan Gannon,” Rapoport […]

The Denver Nuggets and Atlanta Hawks will go head-to-head on Friday night. Denver has multiple players on the injury report, though. Spencer Jones is currently listed as questionable due to a right knee contusion. Aaron Gordon, who is dealing with a right hamstring strain, remains out for the game. In addition to Gordon, the following […]

The Charlotte Hornets will play the Toronto Raptors on the road on Friday night. LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller are among the Hornets listed on the injury report, however. So, are Ball and Miller playing tonight vs. the Raptors? LaMelo is on the injury report with a left wrist sprain. Miller is dealing with left […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have suddenly earned three consecutive victories. Before the winning streak, though, the Mavs were among the worst teams in the NBA. They are still just 12th in the Western Conference standings with an 8-15 record, but the team is trending in a promising direction. Following Wednesday’s 118-108 win over the […]

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler exited the team’s 124-112 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday with a knee injury. So, is Butler playing tonight vs. the Philadelphia 76ers? Butler is dealing with left knee soreness. The Warriors are obviously going to proceed with caution when it comes to the 36-year-old’s health. Here’s […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers a season ago. At 6’8″, Doncic may not have been a traditional point guard — but he was a point guard nonetheless. Since moving on from the superstar, Dallas has struggled to find an answer at the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat are set to go head-to-head on Wednesday night in Dallas. Before the game, Jason Kidd revealed how Anthony Davis impacts Cooper Flagg while on the floor. “You’re gonna have to put your best defender on someone, most of the time it’s AD,” Kidd told reporters. “So he […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington are among the Mavericks dealing with injuries, however. The good news is that Anthony Davis is not listed on the injury report, as the Mavs big man has previously dealt with no shortage of injury trouble this season. Still, […]

Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber are two of the most coveted free agents this offseason. Is there a chance that the former New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies stars could simply swap places in MLB free agency? Jayson Stark of The Athletic recently suggested the idea. “I’m imagining a situation where the Phillies then end […]

The Milwaukee Brewers hope to contend in 2026. As a result, trading one of the better pitchers in baseball may seem like a questionable idea. According to a recent report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Milwaukee believes the team may still be able to contend even if starting pitcher Freddy Peralta is moved. A […]

Will the San Francisco Giants sign a star pitcher who formerly played for one of their National League West rivals? According to Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle, the Giants have talked to starting pitcher Zac Gallen in MLB free agency. “I certainly know, and I know this beyond a reasonable doubt, they have […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis did not play in the second of a back-to-back on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Dallas still managed to earn a 114-110 win, however. So, will Davis play on Monday night in Denver against the Nuggets? According to the NBA injury report, Davis is listed as probable due […]

Future Hall of Famer Klay Thompson endured a forgettable start to the 2025-26 NBA season. One of the greatest three-point shooters of all-time, Klay was unable to consistently find the bottom of the net early in the new campaign. He’s been heating up in recent action, though, averaging 14.6 points per game on 43.2 percent […]

Cooper Flagg took a huge step in the right direction from an offensive standpoint on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Not only did Flagg lead the Mavs to a 114-110 win, but the rookie scored 35 points on 13-22 shooting from the field. Flagg’s 35 points and 22 field goal attempts both represent […]

Will Nikola Jokic play in the second of a back-to-back on Saturday night? The Denver Nuggets star is listed on the injury report with a left wrist sprain ahead of the team’s game against the Phoenix Suns. So, is Jokic playing tonight? Jokic has dealt with injury questions at times this season, but he has […]

The Baltimore Orioles have their closer. With Felix Bautista expected to miss potentially all of the 2026 season, the O’s reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with reliever Ryan Helsley on Saturday, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Katie Woo of The Athletic later reported that Helsley’s deal is worth $28 million and includes an opt-out […]

The Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves are set to play on Saturday night. It was revealed on Friday that Jaylen Brown is on the injury report, however. Is Brown playing tonight vs. the Timberwolves? Brown is dealing with low back spasms. It’s a concern Boston will closely monitor. The team will understandably be cautious, but […]

It was recently reported that Anthony Davis would play in just one of the Dallas Mavericks’ back-to-back two games in Los Angeles. With Davis making his return from injury on Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers in a 129-119 loss, the big man is not expected to play on Saturday night against the Los […]