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Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Magic Johnson offered his congratulations to Mookie Betts on winning the Roberto Clemente Award, just minutes before the first pitch of Game 3 of the World Series. “I want to congratulate LA @Dodgers Shortstop Mookie Betts on receiving the Roberto Clemente Award!” Johnson wrote via X. The award is given annually […]

The eastern European movement in Champaign, Illinois took a step forward on Monday when the NCAA cleared Illini men’s basketball’s Mihailo Petrovic to play. A point guard who has not yet played college basketball, Petrovic is classified as a sophomore with three years of eligibility, Illinois announced. The Illini will open the regular season on […]

The San Diego State Aztecs baseball team got an A-list addition to its coaching staff on Monday when it announced Stephen Strasburg as a special assistant to head coach Kevin Vance. Strasburg pitched for the Aztecs from 2007 to 2009, compiling a career 1.59 ERA under Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, who was head coach […]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer knows the weight of the world — or, at least, Canada — is on his shoulders in Game 3 of the World Series. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer is used to it, making his fifth World Series start of his career Monday night in Los Angeles against […]

The 2025 World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers has now shifted to LA with the series tied at one game apiece. And while the Dodgers are widely considered the favorites to capture their second consecutive championship, Blue Jays fans have reason to be confident in Monday night’s pivotal Game 3. […]

Coming off a shocking second-half collapse that kept them out of the postseason, the New York Mets might be about to lose a valuable member of their coaching staff, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “The New York Mets and first-base coach Antoan Richardson have not come to terms on a new contract and Richardson is […]

The Texas Longhorns have a crucial matchup looming against top-10 Vanderbilt, and if Arch Manning can’t go, Troy transfer Matthew Caldwell will get the nod at quarterback. Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian has expressed confidence in the senior, who has completed eight passes with a touchdown so far in 2025. "The players have a lot of […]

The Craig Albernaz era has officially begun in Baltimore as the Orioles have officially announced him as their next manager. The former Cleveland Guardians associate manager will take over a club that went 75-87 last year, finishing last in an American League East that produced three postseason teams. “I am deeply honored and humbled to […]

Cody Bellinger always seemed like a natural fit with the New York Yankees, and his one year in pinstripes seems to have reflected that. The former MVP hit .272 in 2025 with 29 home runs, 13 stolen bases and a 125 OPS+. It was good enough for Bellinger to opt out of his contract, which […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver promised a “big increase” in WNBA player salaries in the next collective bargaining agreement, but wouldn’t guarantee players would see a higher percentage of the league’s revenue. That has been one of the main sticking points from the players’ perspectives. In the NBA, the league’s salary cap is determined by revenue, […]

Starting pitching will not be the New York Yankees’ top priority this offseason — nor should it be. The Yankees’ American League pennant defense fell short in the ALDS as Max Fried and Carlos Rodon turned in subpar performances at the worst possible time, but both are still All-Stars, and Fried will get his share […]

The Los Angeles Angels have reportedly picked Kurt Suzuki to be their next manager, choosing their former catcher over other big-name candidates, including Albert Pujols. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal seems to think Suzuki has all the tools necessary to succeed as a manger, though he’s not sure if Suzuki — or anyone — can succeed […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are headed back to the World Series for the first time since 1993, thanks in large part to ALCS MVP Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Guerrero hit .385 with three home runs and a bonkers 1.330 OPS over the seven-game series against the Seattle Mariners. He struck out just twice all series. His […]

The Houston Astros started their offseason earlier than they have in any year since 2016, and they’re already making moves to bolster their club. Houston has signed former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson to a one-year Major League contract, the Astros announced on Tuesday. The deal is for $1.38 million, according to multiple reports. […]

One swing on Monday night sent the Toronto Blue Jays from the brink of the offseason to their first World Series in more than 30 years. George Springer’s three-run blast in the 7th inning of Game 7 of the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners turned a 3-1 deficit into a 4-3 win in one of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers always get the last laugh. With the Dodgers in the World Series for the second straight year, President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman can bask in the glory of being right. The fanbase dragged him at the trade deadline for not making a big move, relying instead on internal solutions to […]

MLB teams hoping for a chance at Yomiuri Giants star Kazuma Okamoto in free agency got some bad news on Monday when insider Francys Romero reported “industry sources” believe he won’t be posted after all. Okamoto, a 29-year-old corner infielder, is coming off a season in which he slashed .280/.362/.501 with 15 home runs, playing […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are just hours away from hosting the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the American League Championship series. It’s the biggest game for the Blue Jays in more than 30 years and the biggest game in Mariners history. Fans just might have trouble getting into Rogers Centre to see it happen. […]

New York Liberty star Jonquel Jones is recovering from ankle surgery, the 2024 WNBA Finals MVP revealed via her Instagram Story on Monday. Jones sprained her ankle twice during a turbulent 2025 season and missed a total of 13 games. The IX’s Jackie Powell reports that it was a “minor surgery to correct Jones’ right […]

Game 7 in the MLB postseason means all hands on deck, and that’s certainly the case for the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays when they play for the American League pennant on Monday. Blue Jays pitchers Kevin Gausman and Max Scherzer are both available out of the bullpen to back up starter Shane Bieber, […]

Once considered the favorite to be the next manager of the Los Angeles Angels, Albert Pujols is no longer a candidate for the job, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. “Pujols was the Angels’ top choice at the start but the sides differed on coaches, resources and compensation,” Heyman wrote. “Parameters were […]

The Los Angeles Angels are still looking for a manager, and former Houston Astros skipper Bo Porter has publicly expressed interest in the role. Porter has spent the last two seasons on the Angels’ coaching staff, serving as third base coach in 2025. “I would enjoy managing the Angels because I’ve been there the last […]

The 2025 New York Mets’ season came to an end in September after 162 regular season games — something that seemed unthinkable as recently as June. The Mets were 45-24 on June 12 with a 5.5-game lead on the Philadelphia Phillies. They went 38-55 the rest of the way, sending a $340 million roster into […]

Former San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt said in a letter to the fanbase that he thought about retirement throughout the 2025 regular season before ultimately deciding to step aside on Monday. General manager AJ Preller, however, was unaware of Shildt’s thought process until the postseason. Preller held a virtual press conference on Tuesday where he […]

The defending national champion UConn women’s basketball team stands a decent shot at repeating for the seventh time in program history — if you ask the AP voters. The Huskies come in at No. 1 in the country in the preseason AP Poll, released on Tuesday. The other three teams that made the 2025 Final […]

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese knew going into the 2025 WNBA season what her biggest detractors thought about her shooting ability. Her inability to finish at the rim was the biggest knock on her game, and when the season started, it didn’t look like she had gotten much better. Through her first seven games, she […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are three wins away from returning to the World Series, but their run through the postseason so far hasn’t come without its share of nail-biting moments, thanks to a rocky bullpen. The Dodgers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers, 2-1, in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Monday, with the […]

Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson has officially graduated from future Hall of Famer to potential GOAT, and her boyfriend Bam Adebayo had quite the comparison for her after the Aces captured their third WNBA championship in four years. Speaking to reporters, the Miami Heat big man opened up about what it was like to […]

The MLB playoffs are where legends are made and nicknames are earned. Just ask Reggie Jackson (Mr. October) or Derek Jeter (Mr. November). Now, Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco needs himself a nickname. Polanco came up with another big hit in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series, blasting a three-run home run […]

Game 1 of the 2025 National League Championship Series will be remembered for Dodgers starter Blake Snell delivering one of the best performances from a pitcher in postseason history. That’s not hyperbole. The two-time Cy Young winner became the first pitcher to face the minimum number of batters through eight innings in a playoff game […]

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy is embracing the role of the underdog against the Los Angeles Dodgers — even if the Brewers swept the regular season series against the reigning champs and finished with the best record in baseball. “I’m sure that most Dodger players can’t name eight guys on our roster,” he told the […]

Jorge Polanco is swinging a hot bat so far for the Seattle Mariners in the American League Championship Series, and he delivered once again in the fifth inning of Game 2. Polanco broke a 3-3 tie by mashing a three-run shot right-center field off of Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Louis Varland, his ex-teammate with the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts gets the superstar treatment — even from Milwaukee Brewers clubhouse attendants. Brewers manager Pat Murphy proved as much on Monday before his team faces the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS when he explained what he witnessed the day before. Pat Murphy shared that a Brewers clubhouse attendant […]

When Mike Shildt abruptly announced that he would step down as manager of the San Diego Padres, general manager AJ Preller had to quickly begin the hunt for his replacement. “We wish him the best in his next chapter,” Preller said of Shildt in a statement on Monday. “The search for a new manager of […]

The Seattle Mariners added pitcher Bryan Woo to their American League Championship Series roster, despite him not appearing in a game since September 19. He did throw a simulated game on Monday, however, which MLB Network’s Jon Morosi says “went well.” “Bryan Woo’s simulated game went well, based on (a) my amateur scouting eye and […]

The Detroit Tigers have signed manager AJ Hinch to a contract extension, team president Scott Harris announced on Monday at the organization’s season-ending press conference. “We extended A.J. earlier in the year,” Harris announced, via MLB.com. “I absolutely love working with A.J. I think he’s one of the best managers in the game. We have […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have announced their roster for the 2026 National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and it includes one key change from the previous round. The Brewers added multi-inning relief pitcher Tobias Myers to the roster in favor of Nick Mears, who was left off. General manager Matt Arnold offered a […]

The defending national champion Florida Gators men’s basketball team is ranked third in the 2025-26 preseason AP Poll, which dropped on Monday morning. The last two runners-up, Purdue and Houston, grab the top two spots, respectively. UConn, which won the national championship in each of the two years before Florida, comes in just behind the […]

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt announced that he has stepped down, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Shildt explained in a letter, printed by the outlet on Monday, that he considered retirement during the season and became “at peace” with it after the Padres fell to the Chicago Cubs in the National League Wild Card […]