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The Toronto Blue Jays traded utility man Cavan Biggio earlier this week, and now, they have designated Daniel Vogelbach for assignment, the team announced. Vogelbach’s departure serves as a corresponding move to the activation of utility man Addison Barger, who was recalled from Triple-A. Vogelbach has exclusively served as a designated hitter this season, slashing […]

New York Yankees outfield prospect Everson Pereira will have to undergo Tommy John surgery, sources have told Andy Martino of SNY. This marks the second time in as many seasons that a top Yankees outfield prospect would succumb to Tommy John. Last year, Jasson Dominguez underwent the procedure. He just recently made his return and […]

Free-agent safety Tony Jefferson has come out of retirement to sign with the Los Angeles Chargers, via NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Jefferson tried out for the Chargers during the team’s minicamp and impressed, resulting in him landing a spot on the roster. He also has a history with Los Angeles general manager Joe Hortiz, who […]

The New York Mets are caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to first baseman Pete Alonso. The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching, and Alonso could be one of the biggest names on the market. That’s if the Mets decide to trade him. Apparently, New York is waffling back and […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is preparing to enter the final year of his deal and has reached a stalemate with the team in contract negotiations. The Cowboys say they want to keep Prescott long term, but they may not be willing to empty their bank account for him. All along, the rumor was that […]

The Los Angeles Chargers hired Jim Harbaugh as their head coach shortly after the season, and safety Derwin James has already felt a shift in the atmosphere since Harbaugh’s arrival. “Every year, you’re going to feel like you’re the team to beat, feel like you’re going to the Super Bowl,” James said, via Jeff Miller […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is unquestionably one of the best players of his generation, but how reliable is he when it comes to making his own list of them? We have seen this type of thing before. NBA players make all-time lists, and they frequently look odd. Curry was worried people would be […]

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado exited his team’s win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon after being hit by a pitch on his right hand, via John Denton of MLB.com. To add insult to injury for Arenado, he swung on the pitch, which resulted in a strikeout. He went 0-for-4 on the […]

The Seattle Seahawks will be entering their first season without Pete Carroll as head coach since 2009, and wide receiver Tyler Lockett is excited to see what the future holds. Lockett is specifically looking forward to a more structured system under new coach Mike Macdonald. “With Mike I like the fact that he’s bringing structure […]

The Los Angeles Chargers may have lost a lot of pieces this offseason, but they also gained a major asset when they hired head coach Jim Harbaugh. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is already loving what Harbaugh is bringing to the table as Herbert enters a crucial juncture in his own career. “He’s a competitor,” Herbert […]

The New York Jets swung a trade to acquire edge rusher Haason Reddick earlier this season, but he is already engaged in a contract dispute with the team. Reddick has not been present at Jets mandatory minicamp as a result of the standoff, and rumor has it that New York told him from the jump […]

The Minnesota Vikings selected J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick of the NFL Draft back in April, but it’s looking more and more like head coach Kevin O’Connell is favoring Sam Darnold to win the starting quarterback job. “At the quarterback position, look, we’re really excited about Sam,” O’Connell said on Mad Dog Sports […]

Marvin Harrison Jr. is considered by some to be a generational talent at wide receiver, which is why the Arizona Cardinals took him with the fourth overall pick of the NFL Draft in April. Apparently, Harrison is already wowing his teammates, like fellow wide out Michael Wilson. While discussing Harrison, Wilson used a very interesting […]

San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar exited his team’s win over the Oakland Athletic on Tuesday night due to an injury that we now know is a sore knee, Padres manager Mike Shildt said. “I mean, it’s something he’s been battling and playing with a little bit,” Shildt said, via ESPN. “… It’s something he’s […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have completely revamped their quarterback room this offseason, signing Russell Wilson and then trading for Justin Fields. While Wilson is the favorite to be the starter, offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is not ready to hand the job to him just yet. “Russ is in the pole position,” Smith said, via Brooke Pryor […]

Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis is dealing with a very rare injury, but he is hoping he can suit up and play in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. Porzingis is listed as questionable, but he is going to warm up and see if he can get out on the floor. […]

NBA legend Jerry West, known for being the NBA’s logo, has passed away. He was 86 years old. West had a magnificent 14-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers that spanned from 1960-61 through 1973-74. He made the All-Star team every season and boasted career averages of 27 points, 6.7 assists and 5.8 rebounds over […]

The Dallas Mavericks have fallen behind 2-0 to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, and Kyrie Irving’s performance is a big reason why. He seems to understand that, and he made sure to have a conversation with Luka Doncic about it. “It started with me just telling my hermano… it started with me reaching […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers swung a trade for quarterback Justin Fields this offseason, but it came after the team had already signed Russell Wilson. That has led many to question just what Fields’ role will be in 2024, and new Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith isn’t dropping any hints. When asked whether or not Pittsburgh would […]

If Russell Westbrook departs the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency, he may find a home with the Miami Heat. The Heat have been given the best odds to sign Westbrook if he ultimately parts ways with the Clippers this summer, via Bovada. Westbrook has a $4 million player option for the 2024-25 campaign, but […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have placed catcher J.T. Realmuto on the 10-day injured list as a result of right knee pain, via Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a corresponding move, the Phillies have called up catcher Rafael Marchan from Triple-A Lehigh. Realmuto will undergo right knee menisectomy surgery on Wednesday, per Coffey. The three-time […]

Last season, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers insisted he was planning on returning from his torn Achilles if the Jets were in playoff contention, but very few believed him. However, wide receiver Randall Cobb says that Rodgers was not fibbing. Cobb, who played for the Jets last season, said that even he and his […]

For the second time in four seasons, the Atlanta Braves have lost outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. to a torn ACL. The first time it happened in 2021, the Braves knuckled down at the MLB trade deadline and swung a few big deals to propel them to a World Series title. Apparently, they are going to […]

Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman BJ Thompson has been released from the hospital after experiencing cardiac arrest, his agent Chris Turnage told NFL Network. “The family thanks everyone for their prayers and wants to especially thank the Chiefs medical and training staff for their rapid response and professionalism throughout this situation,” Turnage said in a […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has still not signed his franchise tender and has not been present for the team’s mandatory minicamp as a result, but is he subject to fines for not being in attendance? Good news for Higgins’ bank account: he isn’t, via Ian Rapoport of NFL media. The Bengals slapped a […]

Many are expecting the New York Mets to move first baseman Pete Alonso by the the July 30 MLB trade deadline, but could the Mets trade the slugger and then attempt to re-sign him in free agency next offseason? Apparently, it’s a strategy New York may employ, via Jim Bowden of The Athetic. The Mets […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been very busy throughout the 2024 offseason, but they haven’t actually made any major additions to their roster (aside from the NFL Draft). Instead, they have been occupied with re-signing their own free agents, and they did a tremendous job doing so. The Buccaneers retained quarterback Baker Mayfield and wide […]

Golden State Warriors big man Kevon Looney has been an integral part of the team for years and has helped the Warriors win multiple championships, but his run in Golden State may be coming to an unfortunate end. Looney has just one year left on his deal and is slated to earn $8 million during […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has been angling for a new contract since the end of the season, and the flurry of other wide outs landing new deals (including his teammate Jaylen Waddle) has surely only strengthened his desire to strike a revised pact with the team. Hill is under contract through 2026, so […]

The Boston Celtics took a commanding 2-0 lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals on Sunday night, and now, they will look to grab a stranglehold on the series as things shift to the American Airlines Center on Wednesday. Teams that go up 2-0 in the finals are 31-5 overall, so one can […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is taking things slow with incoming rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy, and it’s looking more and more like Sam Darnold will end up being the Vikings’ starter for the season opener. O’Connell explained why McCarthy hasn’t been taking first team reps throughout offseason workouts during a recent appearance on The […]

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto is clearly a transcendent star, but in the eyes of another MLB player, he is actually incredibly overrated. A recent survey of MLB players revealed that one anonymous individual felt that Soto is the most overrated player in baseball, via The Athletic MLB staff. “Could be a spite pick, […]

The Dallas Mavericks find themselves in a major hole against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, as the Celtics downed the Mavericks by a score of 105-98 in Game 2 on Sunday night to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith thinks it’s an ominous sign. Teams that grab […]

New England Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon is preparing to enter the final year of his contract, so there was some chatter that the star defender could potentially hold out of mandatory minicamp this month. Well, Judon has put the kibosh on those rumors pretty quickly, as he showed up to the start of Patriots […]

The Seattle Mariners have been labeled as a prime trade destination for New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso, and with the July 30 MLB trade deadline inching closer and closer, Alonso trade speculation will continue to grow. But could the Mariners employ an interesting strategy in their potential attempt to swing a deal for […]

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Steven Matz has been sidelined with a lower back injury he suffered in early May, but he seems to be inching closer to a return. Matz threw a rehab start at Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, going a couple of innings and throwing 24 pitches, via Daniel Guerrero of the St. […]

The New York Jets have an incredibly impressive roster that is arguably one of the most talented in the NFL heading into 2024, and that is thanks much in part to some of the moves the Jets have made this offseason. New York has added some more weapons for Aaron Rodgers and has patched up […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was clearly ready for the NBA Finals, as he put forth an outstanding performance in the Celtics’ Game 1 win over the Dallas Mavericks. And how did he prepare? Not by spending hours in the gym or by spending time with loved ones, but by watching Harry Potter. “I don’t […]

The Chicago Bears have a very talented roster heading into 2024 and are absolutely loaded at the skill positions. Everyone is focusing on rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and his dynamic playmakers, and that’s understandable. After all, pizazz sells. There is an awful lot of hype surrounding Chicago with the 2024 campaign approaching, so much so […]