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One day after losing sole possession of first place in the NL West the Los Angeles Dodgers turned to veteran ace Clayton Kershaw to right the ship. Kershaw has been rounding into form since returning to the mound after offseason surgery. But the three-time Cy Young winner had his best outing of the season against […]

After a slow start to the season that led some to predict the Arizona Diamondbacks would be sellers at the trade deadline, the team is suddenly red-hot. The Diamondbacks swept the Seattle Mariners in a three-game series and then won the opening game against the San Diego Padres Friday. And while it appeared as if […]

San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill is on his way to MLB superstardom. Merrill is following up his breakout rookie campaign with a strong sophomore season for the Padres. But the 22-year-old All-Star could miss some time after getting banged up in Saturday’s matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Merrill was caught stealing to end […]

Adolis Garcia came through with a clutch RBI single in the bottom of the 11th inning, giving the Texas Rangers the walk-off win against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. The hard-fought 5-4 victory was the Rangers’ third straight win. But manager Bruce Bochy didn’t see it. In the previous inning, Bochy was convinced the […]

Aaron Judge won his second league MVP Award in his age-32 season last year, leading the majors with 58 home runs and 144 RBI while helping the New York Yankees reach the World Series. This season, Judge picked up where he left off, producing at a level comparable to peak Barry Bonds as the 33-year-old […]

The New York Yankees suffered a devastating one-two punch this spring when Gerrit Cole was lost for the season due to Tommy John surgery and Luis Gil was shut down with a high-grade lat strain. The injuries decimated New York’s rotation as Gil was placed on the 60-day IL and has yet to pitch this […]

The Washington Nationals are in the midst of another lost season. After getting dominated by the New York Mets in a three-game series sweep, Washington is now on the verge of being swept by the Miami Marlins. With the season spiraling, the Nationals called on a very good boy to help turn things around. Bruce […]

The Baltimore Orioles put together a season-high six-game win streak earlier this month. However, the team has gone just 3-4 since, as the streak failed to turn a disappointing season around. And Baltimore will be shorthanded for its game against the Los Angeles Angels Saturday. Colton Cowser will miss his second straight game after crashing […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts admitted that playing the Padres is “fun” as the division rivals bring out the best in each other. LA won its series against San Diego 2-1 and began a three-game stand against another NL West foe, the San Francisco Giants, on Friday. No word yet on how Roberts feels […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were hoping to bounce back this season after a disappointing 2024 campaign. Arizona failed to make the playoffs last season after reaching the World Series in 2023. This year the team has struggled to find its footing in the highly competitive NL West. And even though there’s plenty of season left, the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers already boasted one of the best wide receiver tandems in the NFL with Pro Bowlers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. The Bucs scored a major victory by re-signing Godwin on a $66 million deal, securing the wideout amid interest from multiple teams around the league. But with both veteran pass catchers […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been scorching hot over the last two weeks, boasting the second-best record in baseball since June 1. Toronto has gained ground on the New York Yankees in the AL East. And the team could get some significant reinforcements with the return of key contributors from the injured list. The Blue […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are hoping to reclaim the division lead with a strong second half. However, the team’s rotation took a major hit this week when an MRI revealed Aaron Nola suffered an injury setback. Nola sustained a stress fracture in his rib cage and the 11th-year veteran said the ailment is causing discomfort when “breathing […]

Cincinnati Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase won Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2021. He’s been selected to the Pro Bowl every season since entering the league. He’s earned first- and second-team All-Pro honors. He’s third in football with 5,425 receiving yards since 2021 and first in touchdown catches with 46. And Chase won the receiving […]

Kodai Senga was well on his way to his third straight quality start for the New York Mets Thursday as the All-Star righty dominated the Washington Nationals. Then suddenly, Senga exited the game with a hamstring injury. The Mets later announced he would be placed on the injured list. Manager Carlos Mendoza addressed the disheartening […]

The Chicago Cubs have had a remarkably successful start to the 2025 season. After missing the playoffs for four straight years, Chicago appears poised to return to the postseason. The resurgence has been a team effort. But the contributions of second-year standout Pete Crow-Armstrong cannot be overlooked. After a promising but unspectacular rookie campaign with […]

After a brief detour through New York, Aaron Rodgers’ long, strange NFL trip will continue in Western Pennsylvania. The future Hall of Famer eventually agreed to join the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason, signing a one-year contract in free agency. Rodgers will partner with head coach Mike Tomlin for his age-42 season, making Super Bowl history […]

With the MLB trade deadline on the horizon the Seattle Mariners are considered a team to watch. Seattle must decide if it will add reinforcements this season to help the club return to the playoffs for just the second time in the last 23 years. Seattle is rumored to be interested in adding a middle-of-the-lineup […]

David Peterson pitched a complete-game shutout against the Washington Nationals Wednesday night, delivering a 5-0 win for the New York Mets. Peterson became the first Mets lefty to accomplish the feat since Steven Matz in 2019 – six years ago. “You dream of doing stuff like this… We try and go as deep as we […]

Dak Prescott has returned to the practice field after an injury-shortened season in 2024. In his absence, the Dallas Cowboys failed to reach the playoffs. Now the pressure is on Prescott to return to his Pro Bowl form. And fourth-year tight end Jake Ferguson hopes to help the QB get back on track. The two […]

Despite failing to make the playoffs in 2024 after appearing in the Super Bowl the previous season, the San Francisco 49ers reached an agreement with quarterback Brock Purdy on a five-year, $265 million extension. While the new deal gives the young passer security, head coach Kyle Shanahan would like to see Purdy play with more […]

One day after waving the white flag in the 6th inning of a blowout loss the Los Angeles Dodgers got back in the win column, defeating the San Diego Padres 5-2. With the victory the Dodgers won the three-game series against their division rival 2-1. And manager Dave Roberts enjoyed seeing his team bounce back. […]

The Cleveland Browns chose not to re-sign Nick Chubb this offseason. Instead, they let the four-time Pro Bowl running back walk in free agency and Chubb ultimately landed with the Houston Texans on a one-year, $2.5 million deal that includes performance-based incentives. There was some concern regarding Chubb’s recent injury history, which limited the former […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers waited months for Aaron Rodgers to decide if he would continue his career with the team. Ultimately, Rodgers decided to come back for his 21st NFL season and signed a one-year, $13.65 million contract with the Steelers. While opinions around the league vary on what exactly the Rodgers signing does for Pittsburgh, […]

The New York Giants had a strong 2025 NFL draft, picking up the best defensive prospect in the class as well as a promising quarterback in the first round. The Giants’ plan to sit Jaxson Dart in his rookie season, allowing him to develop behind veteran QB Russell Wilson. But with Brian Daboll on the […]

Things were looking bleak for the New York Yankees’ rotation at the start of the year. Yankees’ ace Gerrit Cole needed season-ending Tommy John surgery. Luis Gil suffered a high-grade lat strain. And Clarke Schmidt experienced rotator cuff tendonitis. Both Gil and Schmidt would start the season on the injured list. While Gil remains sidelined, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers waved the white flag early against the San Diego Padres Tuesday night. The team was getting roughed up, down 9-0 in the 6th inning when LA asked Kiké Hernández to take the mound. Hernández managed to quiet the Padres’ bats a bit. He allowed one earned run on three hits and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently received the exciting news that Shohei Ohtani could rejoin the rotation before the All-Star break. Ohtani has yet to pitch for the Dodgers since joining the team last offseason. Now he’s nearing a return to the mound. Unfortunately, he wasn’t available Tuesday night. The Dodgers got shelled by the San […]

The Houston Texans signed Nick Chubb to a one-year, $2.5 million contract that could be worth up to $5 million if performance-based incentives are met. The four-time Pro Bowler is leaving the Cleveland Browns after seven seasons with the team. And Myles Garrett is sad to see him go. “It’s an emotional blow to not […]

In the wake of Jim Irsay’s sudden death, the Indianapolis Colts reorganized. Ownership and executive duties passed to Irsay’s three daughters in accordance with his wishes. Carlie Irsay-Gordon is now the Colts’ owner and CEO, Casey Foty is owner and executive vice president and Kalen Jackson is owner, president and chief brand officer. The three […]

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers agreed on a five-year, $265 million extension this offseason. The deal will keep Purdy in San Francisco through the 2030 season. And 49ers offensive lineman Trent Williams has high hopes for the quarterback’s tenure with the team. “He is going to win a lot of games and this […]

The Houston Texans signed running back Nick Chubb, adding some serious depth to the team’s backfield. Chubb spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Cleveland Browns. But Cleveland decided to let him walk in free agency. Now Chubb is excited for a fresh start with Houston and Texans fans are thankful for […]

Jose Ramirez has been dominant once again for the Cleveland Guardians. The six-time All-Star third baseman is putting together another stellar season for Cleveland and he’s made a bit of history after a scorching-hot start. Ramirez leads the Guardians in hits, doubles, home runs, runs scored, RBI and stolen bases. It’s the third time in […]

After a long wait this offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers finally signed Aaron Rodgers to a one-year, $13.65 million contract. The future Hall of Famer gave the team a big break on the deal, signing for less than his market value. But was adding Rodgers a wise move for the Steelers? NFL insider Mike Florio questioned […]

Gold Glove catcher Cal Raleigh got the Seattle Mariners on the board early against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Raleigh hit a three-run bomb off Jack Jochanowicz in the first inning. It was his 25th home run of the season. He then went yard again late in the game. Raleigh extended his major league […]

Former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam Jones was arrested in Kentucky early Saturday morning. He was charged with disorderly conduct, assaulting a police officer and public intoxication and was released on $10,000 bond. Now, Jones’ agent Peter Schaffer is speaking out. “The recent arrest of Adam “Pacman” Jones in Covington, Kentucky, is yet another example of […]

The Los Angeles Angels picked up the 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners in the series opener Friday as starter Kyle Hendricks and closer Kenley Jansen both reached major career milestones. However, on Saturday, the Angels lost their starting right fielder to an apparent injury. Jorge Soler exited the game against the Mariners before taking […]

The San Francisco Giants won their fourth straight game Saturday when Matt Chapman belted a two-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. The shot gave the Giants a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the beleaguered Atlanta Braves. And while he didn’t factor into the decision, starting pitcher Logan Webb had another strong […]

After missing most of the last two seasons while recovering from Tommy John surgery, Jacob deGrom returned to the Texas Rangers’ rotation in 2025. And the two-time Cy Young Award winner has quietly worked his way back into elite form. Following his excellent outing against the Washington Nationals Saturday, deGrom has now “allowed 2 runs […]