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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 […]

Where will Cody Bellinger sign? It has been one of the most popular questions of the MLB offseason. Bellinger has been linked to multiple teams as rumors continue to swirl about where he will ultimately end up. Talkin’ Jake from the Talkin’ Baseball podcast recently predicted that Bellinger will land with the New York Mets […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and right-handed relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol are reportedly in agreement on a $2.8 million contract to avoid arbitration, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The deal comes just before the deadline (January 8) to agree to a deal before having to go to arbitration. Anthony Banda and Brock Stewart are among the […]

The Miami Marlins and Chicago Cubs agreed to an Edward Cabrera-led trade on Wednesday. The New York Yankees were linked to a potential Cabrera trade with the Marlins before the Cubs deal came to fruition. It has been a quiet offseason for the Yankees, and adding another starter should be a priority. So, today we […]

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed starting pitcher Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. Miami acquired three total prospects in the trade return, including a star outfield prospect in Owen Caissie. According to Isaac Azout of Fish On First, Caissie may find himself on the Marlins’ Opening Day roster. “OF Owen Caissie immediately slots […]

The Los Angeles Angels claimed outfielder Wade Meckler off waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, the team announced. The move comes as rumors continue to swirl around the ball club. The Angels have been linked to a potential Nolan Arenado trade, and a recent report listed the team as a possible suitor for […]

Free agent infielder Bo Bichette has been linked to a potential reunion with the Toronto Blue Jays, in addition to ball clubs such as the New York Yankees, New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers. However, could the Dodgers’ neighbors over in Anaheim shock the MLB world by signing Bichette in MLB free agency? Former […]

It was previously reported that third baseman Anthony Rendon and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a contract restructure. The agreement seemingly ended his time with the Halos — although that technically was not official. While speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Angels general manager Perry Minasian all but officially confirmed that Rendon’s time in Anaheim […]

Update: Joel Embiid is officially in the Philadelphia 76ers’ starting lineup against the Washington Wizards. The Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards will go head-to-head on Wednesday night. Joel Embiid is among the 76ers dealing with injury concerns, as he is listed on the injury report. So, is Embiid playing tonight vs. the Wizards? Embiid is […]

The Colorado Rockies claimed right-handed reliever Keegan Thompson off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Thompson, 30, pitched for the Chicago Cubs from 2021-2024, turning in a stellar 2.67 ERA across 24 games pitched in 2024. At the beginning of the 2025 campaign, the Cubs made the decision to designate Thompson for assignment and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are set to play the New York Knicks on the road in a Wednesday night affair. The Clippers are dealing with some injury trouble, however. James Harden is among the players listed on Wednesday’s injury report. Harden is battling right shoulder soreness. LA is monitoring the situation ahead of the game. […]

The Chicago Cubs and Miami Marlins are reportedly finalizing a trade that will send right-handed starting pitcher Edward Cabrera to Chicago, Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation reports. Cabrera was linked to a number of other teams in trade rumors before this reported deal. With the trade, Chicago boosts its rotation with a 27-year-old starting pitcher […]

The Boston Red Sox signed starting pitcher Kutter Crawford to a contract, the team announced Tuesday. The move was to avoid arbitration. According to Chris Cotillo of masslive.com, Crawford’s deal is worth $2.75 million. The 29-year-old Crawford will remain arbitration eligible in both 2027 and 2028 as well. Boston can avoid arbitration with him by […]

The Detroit Tigers made the move to trade outfielder Justin-Henry Malloy to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, the Tigers announced. Malloy, 25, was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the sixth round of the 2021 MLB Draft. In 2022, he was traded to Detroit. Malloy would make his MLB debut in 2024. Between 2024 […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington exited Saturday night’s game against the Houston Rockets with an apparent injury. During the second quarter, the Mavs confirmed that Washington suffered a right ankle sprain and said he will not return to the game. Washington has dealt with injury concerns this season. The Mavs are obviously hopeful […]

Jason Kidd has endured his share of ups and downs as the Dallas Mavericks head coach, but one recent decision he made could help the Mavs in a pivotal manner ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Kidd made the move to have Klay Thompson come off the bench earlier in the season. Not only has […]

The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers are set to go head-to-head on Saturday night. Both teams are dealing with injury status uncertainty, as Joel Embiid is among the 76ers on the injury report, while Karl-Anthony Towns is one of three Knicks on the injury report. Towns is dealing with an illness. The Knicks would […]

The Utah Jazz will play the Golden State Warriors on the road on Saturday night. Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George are among the Jazz players listed on the NBA injury report, however. So, are Markkanen and George playing tonight? Markkanen has dealt with injury trouble at times this season. He is currently battling a left […]

The Los Angeles Angels were previously mentioned as a potential trade suitor for St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado. With the Angels’ Anthony Rendon situation now resolved, a possible trade seems far more realistic. While it remains to be seen if trade talks have begun, the Halos are still rumored to have interest in […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to play the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. While the Mavs were most recently defeated 125-122 by the Portland Trail Blazers — a loss that saw their record drop to 12-22 overall — the team did receive some good news on Wednesday. Anthony Davis is expected to return from injury, […]

As the MLB offseason continues, Framber Valdez remains unsigned. Valdez has been linked to a number of teams in MLB free agency, but the former Houston Astros star has yet to agree to a contract. Broadcaster CJ Nitkowski recently suggested the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves as potential suitors, per MLB Network Radio on […]

Clayton Kershaw is now retired following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ second consecutive World Series championship in October. On New Year’s Eve, the Dodgers’ social media account shared a video of his former teammates sending heartfelt messages to him. Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman were among the players to appear in the video. Special messages to […]

The San Francisco Giants added an upgrade to their starting rotation on Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year contract with Tyler Mahle. Shayna Rubin of The San Francisco Chronicle reported the deal was close and Mark Feinsand of MLB.com later confirmed the agreement. Mahle is set to join a Logan Webb-led starting rotation in San […]

The Los Angeles Angels have certainly had a busy offseason. Between signing a number of veterans — such as Kirby Yates — and working out a contract restructure agreement with Anthony Rendon, LA has been making moves throughout the winter. Still, this Angels squad doesn’t feel like a true contender yet. The Halos feature an […]

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the NBA world a season ago by trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers and acquiring Anthony Davis as part of the deal. With the man who made the trade — Nico Harrison — no longer associated with the Mavs, rumors of Dallas potentially moving on from AD have swirled. […]

The Athletics and Tyler Soderstrom recently agreed to a seven-year, $86 million contract — the largest guarantee in franchise history. On Tuesday, Soderstrom sat down with Chris Townsend of A’s Cast for an interview. A number of topics were discussed, including Soderstrom’s visit to Las Vegas to see the new ball park that is currently […]

In the fall of 2019, the Washington Nationals accomplished the unimaginable and stunned the Houston Astros in the World Series. The ’19 Fall Classic required seven games to decide a winner, but third baseman Anthony Rendon and his teammates found a way to take care of business. Rendon was fresh off a regular season that […]

The Los Angeles Angels and two-time All-Star relief pitcher Kirby Yates are reportedly in agreement on a one-year contract, per Ari Alexander of 7News Boston WHDH. The move comes after the Angels’ reported contract restructure with 3B Anthony Rendon — whose tenure with the team is now over. Yates, 38, has plenty of experience pitching […]

It was previously reported that the New York Yankees and infielder/outfielder Amed Rosario were in agreement on a $2.5 million contract. On Tuesday, the Yankees made the signing official. The Yankees officially announced their signing of Amed Rosario to a 1-year MLB contract for 2026. — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) December 30, 2025 So, what will […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell to 12-22 overall for the 2025-26 season after losing 125-122 to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Dallas is sitting in 12th place in the Western Conference. While they are only a couple of games back of a play-in spot, the chances of this Mavs squad seriously competing for a […]

It has been a difficult offseason for the New York Mets to say the least. They have lost a number of fan-favorite players in free agency and trades. Pete Alonso signed with the Baltimore Orioles, while both Jeff McNeil and Brandon Nimmo have been traded away. Baseball analyst Chris Rose recently suggested a trade idea […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins agreed to a trade on Monday. Miami acquired outfielder Esteury Ruiz for right-handed pitcher Adriano Marrero. Miami designated infielder Eric Wagaman for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster, while LA cleared a spot on its 40-man roster as a result of the trade. The deal won’t […]

The Baltimore Orioles recently re-signed starting pitcher Zach Eflin. Eflin, however, underwent a lumbar microdiscectomy in August. After re-signing with the ball club, Eflin provided an update on his injury timeline. “As of now, I think about four and a half months post surgery, I feel fantastic,” Eflin told reporters, via masn Orioles. “I’ve been […]

The Cincinnati Reds have had a busy offseason. However, they still have uncertainty on the roster, and bringing in an offensive star to help Elly De La Cruz would give the team a crucial boost. The Reds have been linked to a possible Luis Robert Jr. trade with the Chicago White Sox, and baseball analyst […]

Andrew Heaney — who won a World Series championship with the Texas Rangers in 2023 — announced his retirement from baseball via an Instagram post on Sunday. Heaney, 34, pitched for the Miami Marlins, Los Angeles Angels, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates and the Rangers from 2014-2025. He finishes his career with […]

The Cincinnati Reds had a busy Saturday, with both the signing of JJ Bleday and a trade for Dane Myers being announced. Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall later spoke to reporters and addressed the roster additions of the outfielders. “Bleday… obviously the defensive stuff has struggled in center field, but he’s been a […]

The New York Yankees have agreed to a contract with outfielder/first baseman Nick Torres, per a team announcement from Algodeneros Union Laguna. Talkin’ Yanks later confirmed the report, stating that the 2025 Mexican League MVP had indeed signed with the Yankees. It is worth noting that the Yankees have yet to announce the signing. He […]