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The Atlanta Braves are mired in their first five-game losing streak since 2017 after falling 4-2 to the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night. But Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos still thinks that the team is in a good place when talking about their struggles over the past 40 games, per David O’Brien of The Athletic. “Look, […]

The Atlanta Braves continue to flounder as possibly the most disappointing team in the National League so far this season. After falling 4-2 to the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, the Braves have lost five straight games for the first time in nearly seven years, per David O’Brien of The Athletic. “Braves lose 4-2 at Baltimore, […]

It’s been a rough season for the Los Angeles Angels and new manager Ron Washington. Currently just 25-41 after losing 11 of their last 15 games, the Angels reportedly had a closed-doors team meeting, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today: “The Angels have emotional team meeting today where players along with manager Ron Washington spoke” […]

The Boston Celtics are preparing for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, and they’ll be without big man Kristaps Porzingis due to his relatively rare injury. Now, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, there is a real fear that the Celtics could be without Porzingis for the remainder of the NBA […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is just two weeks away and the Portland Trail Blazers have the seventh and 14th pick in the first round. While this year’s draft is considered to be a bit of a crapshoot, there are some certainties for the Blazers. Here are three players that Portland must avoid in the 2024 […]

New York Yankees star Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 25th home run with a 436-foot, two-run drive into the fountain behind the center-field seats, but it wasn’t the most impressive dinger in New York’s 10-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton followed Judge in the seventh with a […]

Boston Red Sox owner John Henry said the team only has a 1-in-20 or 1-in-30 chance of winning the World Series in a recent interview with The Financial Times. Now that word of those comments has filtered back to the Red Sox players, closer Kenley Janson is reacting, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com: “Kenley Jansen: […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has led his team to the NBA Finals after years of spectacular play, and NBA legend Kevin Garnett, speaking on KG Certified, thinks that he could ultimately compare to LeBron James. “Luka is set up to be the only one to catch [LeBron James], don’t nobody wanna say that s**t,” […]

In the Boston Celtics’ 105-98 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, Derrick White had a critical chase-down block with less than a minute to go to help seal the win: BLOCK BY WHITE > BLOCK BY JAMES pic.twitter.com/RK5X6LoFiH — Celtics Pride (@CelticssPride) June 10, 2024 Now, the […]

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto recently missed a handful of games with a forearm injury, which popped up during a rain delay during New York’s doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins last Thursday. On the latest edition of ‘Talkin’ Yanks,’ Yankees manager Aaron Boone explained why Alex Verdugo thought he wasn’t telling him the truth […]

As the middle third of the 2024 MLB season marches on, the Chicago Cubs have swooned a little bit – going just 5-12 in their last 17 games. There is enough time for a turnaround, as long as the team’s higher-profile players start producing and the front office makes a timely trade or two, but […]

With the NBA Draft Lottery complete, the Blazers are holding pair of lottery picks in this month’s NBA Draft. Portland owns the seventh and 14th picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. This year’s draft is considered to be a bit weak compared to recent years. There is certainly talent to be found, but there isn’t considered to […]

The Boston Celtics are just two wins from winning the 2024 NBA Finals behind the strength of their team defense. But already the front office is likely considering how to approach a pending decision on Derrick White. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, White will be seeking a contract extension while the Celtics will be […]

After wrapping up their rivalry series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York Yankees are jumping into a series against their other heated rivals – the Boston Red Sox – this weekend. When the two teams face each other, there is always a little bit of extra drama, and this weekend looks to be […]

A few days ago, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that UConn men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley was being heavily considered to be the next Los Angeles Lakers head coach. The rumors intensified in the coming days, as Hurley setting a deadline on making his decision. Now, Hurley has made his decision clear: he will be staying with […]

There’s a lot going on with the Los Angeles Lakers right now – the team is trying to land Dan Hurley as the next head coach, LeBron James has an opt-out and is no sure thing to return next season, and the team has to prepare for the NBA Draft later this month. Former Lakers […]

Ranger Suarez became the season’s first 10-game winner and Bryce Harper powered the Philadelphia Phillies over the New York Mets 7-2 on Saturday in the opener of Major League Baseball’s third London Series. Harper sparked a six-run fourth that included Whit Merrifield’s three-run homer for the Phillies, who have the best record in Major League Baseball. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are taking on the New York Yankees in an epic weekend rivalry series and if your last name is Hernandez, you’re probably having a pretty good time. In Saturday’s game Dodgers players Teoscar Hernandez and Kike Hernandez became the first teammates in history with that last name to hit home runs […]

It’s always a big event when the New York Yankees are hosting the rival Los Angeles Dodgers. The Captain, Derek Jeter was at Yankee Stadium for Saturday’s game, and he caught up with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts before the game: Derek Jeter catches up with Dave Roberts during BP pic.twitter.com/wsWVzY7qei — Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) June […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently in London for a much-anticipated series with the New York Mets where they hope to get word on a potential return for injured shortstop Trea Turner. Turner – who is expected to return to the Phillies sometime mid-month – received an update from manager Rob Thomsen, where he explained why […]

As the Atlanta Braves wrap up their weekend road series against the Washington Nationals, they’ll be making a big roster move for Sunday’s finale, per David O’Brien of The Athletic: “The Braves are calling up top prospect Hurston Waldrep to start Sunday’s series finale against the Nationals in Washington. Waldrep, 22, was a first-round pick […]

New York Yankees superstar Juan Soto missed Friday’s loss to the rival Los Angeles Dodgers with left forearm inflammation after being pulled out during a rain delay against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night. On Saturday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone gave an update on Soto’s condition, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com “It’s going to at […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell 107-89 to the Boston Celtics in game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, despite Dallas superstar Luka Doncic having a big night. With his 30 points and 10 rebounds for the Mavericks, Doncic became the first player since Tim Duncan to have a 30-point double-double in their NBA Finals […]

With the NBA Draft Lottery complete, the Blazers are holding pair of lottery picks in this month’s NBA Draft. Portland owns the seventh and 14th picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. This year’s draft is considered to be a bit of a downer compared to recent years. There is certainly talent to be found, but there isn’t considered to be […]

With the news that the Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing UConn basketball’s Dan Hurley to be the team’s next coach, reaction has been swift. Lakers legend Magic Johnson is excited at the prospect and took to social media to share his thoughts. “I heard the great news that Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss and GM/VP of […]

Nick Gonzales tied a career high with four RBI for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who used a big second inning to hand Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher James Paxton (5-1) a 10-6 loss, his first of the season. After the game, Paxton spoke his first loss as a member of the Dodgers: “I felt good coming into […]

Red Sox 28-year-old rookie Jamie Westbrook recorded his first MLB hit during the eighth inning Wednesday in Boston’s 9-0 walloping of the Atlanta Braves, then gave the baseball to his mom, Jen – per Christopher Smith of MassLive. “She was battling breast cancer the past five months or so,” Westbrook said. “She’s in remission now. […]

The NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics is set to get underway on Thursday, and everyone is getting ready for the action. The official NBA Referees account on X shared a video on Wednesday highlighting Scott Foster, Marc Davis, Billy Kennedy, and others talking about getting the call up to officiate their […]

Atlanta Braves starter Spencer Schwellenbach was roughed up in his second career start and Atlanta was shut out for the first time in more than a year in their 9-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. “Lot of strikes, kid is learning,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said per ESPN. “He doesn’t have a […]

San Francisco Giants pitcher Blake Snell has had a rough go of it so far in the 2024 MLB season. After already spending time on the injured list back in April, the two-time Cy Young award winner is headed to the IL again after prematurely ending his start for the Giants on Sunday against the New York Yankees […]

With the NBA Draft Lottery complete, the Blazers are holding pair of lottery picks in this month’s NBA Draft. Portland owns the seventh and 14th picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. This year’s draft is considered to be a bit of a downer compared to recent years. There is certainly talent to be found, but there isn’t […]

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow was sparkling yet again on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates as he allowed only one run and struck out nine in six innings of work. Just one problem – the Dodgers were shut out and Glasnow took the 1-0 loss. It’s a worrying trend of late. Glasnow has been […]

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy was forced to exit his team’s 8-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday after being hit by a pitch, per David O’Brien of The Athletic. “Sean Murphy left with a large welt on the inner part of his right elbow after being hit by pitch in 9th inning. […]

The 2024 NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics is set to get underway on Thursday, and former Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas has some surprising love for Dallas on the ‘Bully Ball’ podcast: Rachel Nichols: “You guys are both putting Kyrie [Irving] ahead of Jayson Tatum?” Boogie: “I won’t go that far.” IT: […]

After missing significant time for yet another season, Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis is set to rejoin the team. A successful completion of his rehab assignment means that Lewis has rejoined the Twins in time for Tuesday’s series opener against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. With that in mind, a challenging corresponding move had to […]

Former NBA vet Zach Randolph had a long and successful career in the association. On Tuesday, Randolph joined Paul George on the latest edition of Podcast P presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, where he told a hilarious story involving Steve Kerr during his rookie season with the Portland Trail Blazers. “Man, Steve’s my man…great […]

Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks are taking on the favored Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, which get underway on Thursday night. As we ramp up to Game 1, NBA commentator and former sharpshooter Jamal Crawford had a bold prediction for the Mavericks’ star guard, while appearing on the ‘Bully Ball’ podcast. “He’s definitely […]

With the NBA Draft Lottery complete, the Blazers walked away holding pair of lottery picks in this month’s NBA Draft. Portland holds the seventh and 14th picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. This year’s draft is considered to be a bit of a downer compared to recent years. There is certainly talent to be found, but […]

The Milwaukee Brewers took on the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night in what was Rhys Hoskins’ first return to Citizen’s Bank Park since leaving the team this offseason. Philadelphia ace Zack Wheeler notched the win. The only run Wheeler gave up was a homer in the seventh by Hoskins, who spent the first seven years […]