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The Seattle Mariners got the spark they were looking for Monday night, and it came off the bat of their newest slugger. In the bottom of the fourth inning at Sutter Health Park, Josh Naylor crushed a 420-foot solo shot to right field off Athletics starter Joey Estes, marking his first home run since being […]

The New York Mets red-hot surge in the National League playoff race took a fiery turn Monday night in San Diego, when manager Carlos Mendoza was ejected in the top of the third inning of a pivotal matchup against the San Diego Padres. Mendoza’s dismissal came after he intervened during a heated confrontation between star […]

San Diego Padres starter Dylan Cease gave fans and teammates a major scare on Monday night. The Padres pitcher was struck by a 99.6 mph one-hop come-backer during a scoreless second inning against the New York Mets at Petco Park. The ball, hit by shortstop Francisco Lindor, deflected off the back of Cease’s head, causing […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and their fans held their breath Monday night after a terrifying scene at Camden Yards involving veteran outfielder George Springer. During the ninth inning of Toronto’s loss to the Baltimore Orioles, Springer was struck in the head by a 96 mph sinker, collapsing immediately in the batter’s box. The pitch, delivered by […]

The Atlanta Braves found a spark from the face of the franchise Monday night, as Ronald Acuña Jr. crushed a towering 468-foot two-run home run against the Kansas City Royals, tying the game 2-2 in the third inning at Kauffman Stadium. The blast was Acuña’s longest of the season and tied for the sixth-longest in […]

The San Francisco Giants are calling on youth in a pivotal moment, as top pitching prospect Carson Whisenhunt prepares to make his Major League debut tonight against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With the team’s playoff hopes hanging in the balance, Whisenhunt’s arrival has drawn strong support — both in the clubhouse and across social media. The […]

The Tampa Bay Rays finally received clarity on veteran right-hander Kyle Gibson, as the 37-year-old opened up about his decision to retire after a long and healthy 13-year MLB career. Gibson’s retirement news was formally announced on July 17th, but this is the first time the veteran right-hander has publicly addressed it in detail. During […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have received a much-needed boost in the form of a promising injury update regarding outfielder Lars Nootbaar, and it couldn’t come at a more pivotal time. With the club fighting to stay afloat in the tight NL Central race, manager Oliver Marmol provided a key development that could shift the trajectory […]

The Texas Rangers continue to push toward postseason contention, and their efforts may soon get a boost. Veteran outfielder Joc Pederson is aiming to return from injury as early as Sunday, following a brief rehab stint in Double-A with the Frisco RoughRiders. The injury update is a timely one for a club looking to climb […]

The Denver Broncos are hoping that quarterback Bo Nix can take the next step in his development this season—and he’s doing everything in his power to make that happen. After a standout rookie year where he helped end Denver’s nine-year playoff drought, the former first-round pick spent part of his offseason learning from a legendary […]

The San Francisco Giants find themselves in an increasingly tense situation as the MLB trade deadline nears, and much of that urgency centers on ace Logan Webb. The club dropped to 54-50 after an 8-1 loss to the New York Mets on Friday night, and Webb’s outing left fans and media alike concerned about the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers added another chapter to their legacy Saturday, honoring three franchise greats—Ben Roethlisberger, Maurkice Pouncey, and Joey Porter Sr.—by inducting them into the 2025 Steelers Hall of Honor. For Roethlisberger, the moment was emotional not because of personal accolades, but because of who he’s entering with. The former quarterback played all 18 seasons […]

The New York Yankees were dealt a jolt of uncertainty Saturday when superstar outfielder Aaron Judge was scratched from the lineup ahead of Game 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies. The move comes just one day after Judge played in Friday’s series opener, a 12-5 loss in the Bronx that deepened the team’s recent skid. With […]

The Minnesota Twins have become a focal point of trade deadline buzz, with elite closer Jhoan Duran emerging as one of the most coveted bullpen arms on the market. The 27-year-old has anchored the Minnesota Twins’ bullpen in 2025, posting a dominant 1.90 ERA with 52 strikeouts and 16 saves across 47.1 innings pitched. As […]

The New York Mets, currently leading the NL East standings, are preparing to intensify trade talks ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline. With a 60-44 record and a slim half-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies, the club is entering a crucial stretch that could determine whether they secure their first division title since 2015. […]

The New York Yankees made a roster move Saturday morning aimed at addressing their recently struggling bullpen, activating right-handed reliever Yerry De Los Santos from the 15-day injured list ahead of Game 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies. The roster update comes after New York’s bullpen was tagged for 10 runs in a 12-5 loss at […]

The New York Mets have surged to the top of the National League East this season, and one of the most crucial drivers of that success has been outfielder Brandon Nimmo. After a frustrating 2024 season plagued by injuries and inconsistency, Nimmo is bouncing back—mentally and physically. His comments after Friday’s 9-1 win over the […]

The New York Mets made their first significant move ahead of the MLB trade deadline, acquiring left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for two right-handed pitchers—Wellington Aracena, ranked as the organization’s No. 19 prospect by MLB Pipeline, and Cameron Foster. With the Mets bullpen needing reinforcement and the division race tightening, […]

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey took the latest shot in the ongoing SEC vs. Big Ten conference rivalry—and he did it with viral flair. After James Franklin referred to the SEC as “that other conference” during Big Ten Media Days, Sankey flipped the insult into a full-on troll job that lit up social media. Sankey posted […]

The Carolina Panthers were on the brink of NFL immortality in February 2016 when they took the field for Super Bowl 50. But the defining image of that loss—Cam Newton appearing to hesitate on a fumble late in the fourth quarter—has haunted him ever since. Now, almost a decade later, former teammate Greg Olsen is […]

The Los Angeles Rams have made it clear they expect their defense to be the driving force in the upcoming NFL season, and second-year edge rusher Jared Verse is already adding fuel to that fire. With the team’s training camp underway at Loyola Marymount University, Verse offered a blunt assessment of where the unit stands […]

The Seattle Mariners made the first major splash of the 2025 MLB trade deadline, acquiring first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a move aimed at addressing their offensive inconsistency. Seattle is firmly in the playoff hunt but still chasing its first-ever World Series appearance—having not reached the ALCS since 2001. Though the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers now feature one of the league’s most respected veteran backcourts following a whirlwind series of offseason moves. When the Milwaukee Bucks waived Damian Lillard earlier this month, the move stunned much of the NBA. But what caught even more attention was the immediate message Lillard received from Jrue Holiday, who had […]

The Houston Astros sit atop the AL West as the trade deadline nears, but general manager Dana Brown has made it clear that reinforcements are still needed. After a brutal run of injuries, Brown revealed that acquiring a left-handed bat is now the top priority. Brown spoke to The Athletic’s Chandler Rome before Thursday’s game […]

The Washington Commanders signed Von Miller to a one-year deal on Monday, hoping the veteran’s experience would add more leadership to a promising defense under second-year head coach Dan Quinn. Early signs from NFL training camp 2025 suggest the gamble is already paying off. Miller may be easing into training camp with limited reps, but […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper continues to build to his legacy, having recently eclipsed the 350 home run mark in his career. Through 74 games this season, he’s batting .271 with 75 hits, 14 home runs, 42 RBIs, and 46 runs scored. His transformation from a highly touted teenage phenom into a dependable franchise cornerstone […]

The Boston Red Sox managed to escape with a wild 9-8 extra-inning win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday to avoid being swept, but it came with a potentially costly blow. Top prospect Marcelo Mayer exited the game in the fifth inning due to right wrist discomfort—sparking immediate concern within the organization and among fans. […]

The Houston Astros sent a clear message to the rest of the American League Wednesday night. Despite being undermanned and riddled with injuries, Houston completed a sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road with a 4-3 win at Chase Field, improving to 60-42 and pulling into a tie with the Toronto Blue Jays for […]

The Boston Red Sox made improbable MLB history Wednesday night in their thrilling 9-8 extra-innings comeback win over the Philadelphia Phillies, defying nearly every statistical expectation along the way. Despite striking out 17 times, allowing five home runs, and falling behind 5-0 early, Boston fought back to avoid getting swept after losing the first and […]

The Green Bay Packers are entering NFL training camp with high expectations and playoff aspirations, but a routine media session took an unexpectedly chaotic turn on Wednesday. Head coach Matt LaFleur’s press conference was suddenly interrupted when loud emergency alerts blared from multiple reporters’ phones, cutting him off mid-sentence and momentarily derailing the conversation. As […]

The Tennessee Titans are making moves during NFL training camp, recently signing veteran linebacker Jihad Ward to help solidify their defensive front seven. The move comes just days after edge rusher Lorenzo Carter announced his retirement, leaving Tennessee thin on rotational pass-rushing options. The NFL’s Jordan Schultz broke the news on X, formerly known as […]

The Los Angeles Chargers may have struck gold with Ladd McConkey, but the standout rookie wideout still sees room to grow. As training camp ramps up in Costa Mesa, the second-year receiver opened up about his performance during his rookie season—and made it clear that stats alone don’t tell the whole story. In a post […]

The Seattle Seahawks are clearly moving in a new direction under head coach Mike Macdonald, and that shift now includes the surprising release of Noah Fant. During a media session this week, the head coach swiftly shut down questions about Fant’s exit, giving little insight into a move that saved the Seahawks cap space and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering the stretch run with the AL East lead—but manager John Schneider wants more from his franchise cornerstone. As Toronto geared up for the series finale against the New York Yankees, Schneider issued a bold yet measured message to Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the team’s All-Star slugger. MLB’s Keegan Matheson took […]

The St. Louis Cardinals’ latest loss wasn’t just painful—it was downright embarrassing. Manager Oliver Marmol didn’t hold back after his club was shut out 6-0 by the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, closing out a disappointing series in Denver. The blunt assessment spread quickly after MLB’s John Denton took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and […]

The Milwaukee Brewers may have seen their 11-game winning streak come to a halt, but rookie Jacob Misiorowski made sure to leave his mark Tuesday night. In a 1-0 shutout loss to the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park, the 23-year-old flamethrower joined an exclusive club in Brewers pitching history—once again proving he’s more than just […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered another concerning setback on Tuesday night when reliever Ben Casparius exited their game against the Minnesota Twins with an apparent injury. His early removal underscored the team’s deepening bullpen crisis as the trade deadline approaches. Casparius appeared to suffer the injury in the sixth inning after allowing four straight batters […]

The New York Yankees are right back in the AL East standings race — and rookie Ben Rice delivered the biggest swing of the series Tuesday night. His ninth-inning solo blast off of Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman helped New York escape with a gritty 5-4 win at Rogers Centre, snapping a five-game losing […]

The New York Yankees are gaining ground in the AL East, and part of that surge comes from an unexpected source — rookie right-hander Cam Schlittler. Following New York’s 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night at Rogers Centre, manager Aaron Boone singled out the one thing about the young pitcher that […]