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The Los Angeles Dodgers have struggled with injuries all season. The pitching staff has been particularly banged up but position players have missed time as well. So when Will Smith exited Wednesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, it appeared he’d be the latest Dodger to hit the IL. However, the All-Star catcher received a positive […]

The New York Mets have World Series aspirations. Led by Juan Soto’s historic August, New York’s offense is heating up. Unfortunately, the Mets’ starting pitching has held them back. And Kodai Senga’s struggles have continued. With the team turning to a trio of rookies in the rotation, New York is considering sending Senga to the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped the first two games of their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates after Wednesday’s 3-0 defeat. However, the team suffered an even greater loss as Will Smith left the contest with an injury. With the All-Star catcher banged up, the Dodgers made a series of roster moves. Los Angeles has selected […]

The Green Bay Packers pulled off a stunning trade, landing Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys just ahead of the regular season opener. The Packers quickly signed Parsons to a $188 million extension after the deal. On Thursday, Green Bay secured another important asset, with a bit less fanfare. The Packers re-signed punter Daniel Whelan […]

The Milwaukee Brewers announced that Christian Yelich would miss the finale against the Philadelphia Phillies after he was scratched from Wednesday’s game. The former MVP is experiencing back pain that manager Pat Murphy attributes to a hustle double against the Arizona Diamondbacks last week. The team initially said that Yelich is expected to return for […]

Milwaukee Brewers fans are on edge despite the team’s win over the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday. Christian Yelich was scratched from the lineup due to a sore back. It’s a dreaded update for the Brewers faithful after Yelich underwent season-ending back surgery last year. The former MVP has been dealing with pain in his back since […]

The Los Angeles Chargers hope to build on an 11-6 finish in Jim Harbaugh’s first season at the helm. Los Angeles secured a Wild Card berth and placed second in the highly competitive AFC West in Harbaugh’s debut. The Chargers will kick off the 2025 season against the Kansas City Chiefs in São Paulo, Brazil. […]

Shohei Ohtani was scheduled to take the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers as the team looked to bounce back from a 9-7 loss in the series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. But Ohtani was a last minute scratch. Los Angeles gave the ball to Emmet Sheehan instead. And the second-year pitcher provided some controversy […]

The San Diego Padres are still in the thick of a division race despite losing five of their last six games. The Padres came up short in their series against the Minnesota Twins. And on Wednesday the team gave the ball to Nestor Cortes as it tried to avoid a sweep by the Baltimore Orioles. […]

The New York Jets are reeling following news of a significant injury to Alijah Vera-Tucker. New York’s starting right guard could be out for the season after suffering a torn triceps. The brutal news comes just days before the 2025 regular season kicks off. Despite the devastating blow, the Jets received a positive update on […]

Despite playing for a Washington Nationals team that’s 28 games under .500, James Wood has impressed in his sophomore season. The All-Star outfielder’s two-run homer against the Miami Marlins Tuesday helped power the Nationals to their second straight win after the team had lost eight in a row. Wood also joined a very exclusive group […]

The stage was all set for Bill Belichick’s debut with the North Carolina Tar Heels football team. Spirits were high in Chapel Hill. Scores of fans turned out to catch a glimpse of the legendary head coach stalking the sidelines of a college game for the first time. Famous alums Michael Jordan and Lawrence Taylor […]

Hunter Renfrow didn’t survive the Carolina Panthers’ 53-man roster cutdown last week. It appeared that Renfrow’s comeback attempt was over before it began. But the NFL landscape can change quickly. And the former Pro Bowl wideout nearly missed a second chance with the team when he was unexpectedly unavailable last Thursday. After trading Adam Thielen […]

Despite entering Monday two games under .500 on the season, the Arizona Diamondbacks still have a shot at a Wild Card berth. The team has played well of late, winning four of the last five games, including a 2-1 series victory over the Dodgers in LA. And in the series opener against the Texas Rangers, […]

After getting swept by the New York Mets, the Philadelphia Phillies responded by winning three of four games against the Atlanta Braves. The NL East-leading Phillies have World Series aspirations, but the team’s starters are under increased pressure following Zack Wheeler’s season-ending surgery. Stil,l Philadelphia took some positive momentum into a three-game series against the […]

When Drew Brees retired from the NFL in 2020, he immediately started his countdown to Canton as he’ll certainly be enshrined in the Hall of Fame when first eligible in 2026. Brees is the greatest player in New Orleans Saints history. He solidified that distinction by leading the team to its first – and so […]

Former Ole Miss standout Walter Nolen drew Jalen Carter comparisons as a draft prospect. One scout believed the defensive tackle had the highest ceiling in the 2025 class. The Arizona Cardinals were impressed by his talent, as the team selected Nolen 16th overall. However, the rookie defender was not so impressed with himself. Well, the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies got the better of the Atlanta Braves again on Saturday as Trea Turner delivered a walk-off, two-run single in extra innings. Nick Castellanos scored the winning run from second base as Philadelphia got its third straight victory over Atlanta in dramatic fashion. But after Castellanos was frustrated with being removed from Friday’s […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were looking to even the series against the Milwaukee Brewers after dropping the opener 7-2. Starter Kevin Gausman gave Toronto a chance, allowing just one run on four hits through seven innings. But with the game tied 1-1 in the ninth, the Brewers sent a message. Milwaukee teed off on Jeff […]

After getting buried early thanks to a career-worst start by David Peterson, the New York Mets battled back against the Miami Marlins. Down 8-2 in the bottom of the third inning, New York attempted to dig itself out of a hole. The comeback ultimately fell short as Miami won 11-8. But Mets’ star Juan Soto […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost Oneil Cruz to a frightening head injury earlier this month. The center fielder returned to the lineup on Tuesday but he’s struggled since rejoining the team. Cruz entered Saturday’s matchup against the Boston Red Sox with just one hit in his last 15 plate appearances. But the Pirates’ slugger busted out […]

The New York Mets mashed their way to victory Friday, making franchise history with a 19-9 thrashing of the Miami Marlins. New York hammered six home runs in the offensive outburst, avenging a series-opening loss to Miami. After bouncing back in a big way, the Mets looked to continue rolling with David Peterson on the […]

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is hoping to rejoin the team in time for a playoff push. Alvarez has only appeared in 56 games for New York this season as he’s dealt with multiple injuries and on-field struggles. The fourth-year pro was just assigned to Triple-A as he recovers from a sprained thumb when […]

The Aaron Glenn New York Jets era officially kicks off in eight days when the team faces former starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 7. The Jets finalized their roster with this week’s cut down to 53 players followed by some intriguing waiver claims. Not much is expected from New York […]

The Chicago Cubs heard Craig Counsell’s critique and responded in a big way. After Chicago got swept by the San Francisco Giants, Counsell called out the offense for not scoring enough runs. The following day, in the series opener against the Colorado Rockies, the Cubs exploded for 11 runs. Chicago bounced back with an impressive […]

Nick Castellanos wasn’t invited to the Philadelphia Phillies home run party in the series opener against the Atlanta Braves. The Phillies started with a three-homer inning in the first and finished with a franchise record-tying seven bombs. Kyle Schwarber added four homers on his own in an offensive eruption. But following the wild 19-4 victory, […]

The Green Bay Packers landed star pass rusher Micah Parsons in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Cowboys Thursday. With negotiations stalled on an extension for the fifth-year All-Pro, the dispute became adversarial as Jerry Jones refused to budge. Unlike the Cowboys, the Packers immediately inked Parsons to a four-year, $188 million deal following the […]

Injuries and ineffectiveness in the San Francisco 49ers’ wide receiver room created a path for Jauan Jennings to become the team’s top wideout last season. And after his 77-catch, 975-yard, six-touchdown performance he’s looking for a raise. However, the 49ers are not eager to extend Jennings. San Francisco just extended the receiver in 2024, signing […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have fallen off their torrid midsummer pace. After losing back-to-back series, Milwaukee split a four-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks. An uncharacteristically poor start from Jose Quintana doomed the Brewers in the series finale Thursday. The team’s normally reliable bullpen has also struggled, allowing the fourth-most runs in baseball since August 15. […]

After starting the month on a five-game losing streak, the New York Yankees have turned things around. New York’s offense erupted with a six-home run barrage in the series finale against the Washington Nationals. And the Yankees continued hitting the cover off the ball in Thursday’s 10-4 win over the Chicago White Sox. New York […]

The Chicago Cubs entered their three-game series against the San Francisco Giants having won six of the last seven games. Chicago swept the Los Angeles Angels as Kyle Tucker busted out of slump with three home runs and seven RBI. But the Cubs fell apart in San Francisco suffering their first series sweep of the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies hosted the Atlanta Braves following a sweep by the New York Mets. Rookie starter Nolan McLean shut the Phillies out in his third career start and New York outscored Philadelphia 25-8 over the three-game series. But on Thursday, the Phillies’ offense came alive, bludgeoning Atlanta with the long ball. Down 3-0 early, […]

As the Dallas Cowboys’ contract extension negotiations with Micah Parsons dragged on, an undeniable acrimony crept into the proceedings. Insiders believed the two sides were headed for a split. And the Green Bay Packers were tied to trade rumors involving the All-Pro pass rusher. On Thursday, the Packers pulled off a blockbuster trade for Parsons. […]

It’s been a rollercoaster of a season for Francisco Alvarez with multiple stops in the minors. The New York Mets’ catcher was just cleared to begin a rehab assignment as he attempts to return from his latest hand injury. Unfortunately the team will have to wait a bit longer for the fourth-year backstop to rejoin […]

Last season the Cleveland Guardians won the AL Central and reached the Conference Championship Game. In 2025, Cleveland has fallen out of the playoff picture with a 66-66 record entering play on Thursday. Earlier this week, the Guardians waived the white flag on the season, placing Carlos Santana on waivers. After the veteran first baseman […]

The Boston Red Sox kept rolling Wednesday with their third straight win over the Baltimore Orioles and their sixth victory in the last seven games. Things were looking bleak for Boston, down a run in the ninth inning. But Ceddanne Rafaela’s clutch two-run homer put the Red Sox up 3-2, and the team held on […]

The Toronto Blue Jays suffered an ugly ninth-inning collapse against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday as reliever Jeff Hoffman blew a save opportunity. But Toronto got its revenge with an epic eighth-inning comeback in the series finale. Manager John Schneider was fired up after the Blue Jays’ late-game heroics lifted the team to 78-56 on […]

The New York Mets faced the Philadelphia Phillies in a pivotal three-game series in Queens. New York took the first two games of the NL East showdown before giving the ball to Nolan McLean on Wednesday. After a historic start to his career, McLean’s legend grew with a sensational performance against a division rival. The […]

The Milwaukee Brewers put together a historic two-month stretch that allowed the team to take control of the NL Central. Since then, Milwaukee experienced a bit of a cold spell starting with a three-game skid. The Brewers have gone 4-5 in their last nine games and lost back-to-back series for the first time since June […]