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When it was revealed last month that Juan Soto turned down a 14-year, $440 million extension offer from the Washington Nationals, rumors began to circulate about his possible next landing spot in the majors. Among the teams that reportedly showed an early interest in Soto were the New York Yankees. The Yankees reportedly “checked in” […]

Well-renowned baseball agent Scott Boras was quite busy ahead of this season’s MLB trade deadline, as he watched multiple clients get shipped off to new teams. Among them, Juan Soto was traded to the San Diego Padres, and first baseman Eric Hosmer ended up being acquired by the Boston Red Sox. The initial framework of […]

A total of 11 wide receivers have signed off on a $20 million-plus per year contract ahead of the upcoming 2022 NFL season, including Philadelphia Eagles wideout A.J. Brown. Unlike many of the other such wideouts who received hefty paydays, Brown had to take the long route to finally earn a new contract deal. Brown […]

The Los Angeles Angels decided to keep Shohei Ohtani on the roster past the recent MLB trade deadline. Now, Angels general manager Perry Minasian is set to soon deal with quite a dilemma regarding Ohtani’s long-term future on the team. Ohtani is under team control with the Angels for a mere one more year, as […]

With the MLB trade deadline now just a mere two days away, the pressure is on Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins to do what he can to bolster his club’s roster for the stretch run of the season. Atkins has already watched as Toronto’s AL East rival in the New York Yankees acquired […]

Numerous players have impressed over the opening days of the Kansas City Chiefs’ training camp schedule, including wide receiver Skyy Moore. After missing much of the Chiefs’ offseason programs due to a hamstring injury, Moore has been a regular in offensive drills in training camp. Moore, a second-round selection by the Chiefs in the 2022 […]

J.D. Martinez may have very well played in his final home game with the Boston Red Sox. Martinez featured for the Red Sox in their home series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. He earned a start as a designated hitter for the AL East club, and he went on to record a pair […]

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman always has an eye on bolstering his club ahead of any MLB trade deadline. While the Dodgers have been heavily linked with Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto as of late, he is also looking to provide depth to the infield. As noted by MLB Network’s Jon […]

The San Diego Padres remain on the lookout for a starting pitcher to bolster their rotation ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Padres have multiple pitchers on their trade wish list, and among them, they hold an interest in completing a move for Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jose Quintana. According to USA Today Sports’ Bob […]

Not many football programs across the nation revamped their depth on offense as much as USC did so earlier this year. The floodgates opened for the Trojans after they hired Lincoln Riley to be their new head coach. They relied upon the transfer portal to revamp an offense in need of playmakers, as they hauled […]

Not many players in the NFL today have as strong of a free agent drawing power as Tom Brady has had with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Since Brady signed with the Buccaneers, multiple players have taken a pay cut to join him in Tampa Bay. Numerous veteran talents have also had no problem in agreeing […]

Training camp always presents a valuable opportunity for any first-year player to continue to build chemistry with his new teammates and also become more familiar with the team’s playbook. For Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wideouts Calvin Austin III and George Pickens, the two have been making the most out of the opening days of training camp. […]

Much attention for the Indianapolis Colts heading into the 2022 season has centered on just how offensive coordinator Marcus Brady will look to balance out the play calls for Matt Ryan and Jonathan Taylor. In the 2021 season, Taylor was the do-it-all offensive talent for the Colts, as he finished the year ranking at first […]

Even after acquiring Daniel Vogelbach and Tyler Naquin, the New York Mets are still on the lookout for more offensive reinforcements. However, they may have to end their pursuit of one of their top targets ahead of the MLB trade deadline. As noted by the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, the Mets hold an interest […]

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas is now the most coveted, available hurler on the trade market after the Seattle Mariners acquired Luis Castillo from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. As was the case with the Reds, the Athletics are aiming to reach for the stars in any potential Montas trade. As noted by The […]

As was the case last season, the Seattle Mariners face quite an intriguing MLB trade deadline in the coming days. Ahead of the 2021 MLB trade deadline, Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto opted for low-risk, high-reward moves in an effort to provide his team with one last push to clinch a wild-card spot […]

There are still plenty of question marks regarding the depth for the San Francisco 49ers at the wide receiver position. At the least, quarterback Trey Lance sees much potential in the backend of the team’s wideout depth chart, including with Danny Gray. The 49ers selected Gray in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. […]

The MLB trade deadline is just days away, and the Toronto Blue Jays reportedly are looking to bolster their roster via a pair of pivotal moves. As noted by The Athletic’s Jim Bowden, the Blue Jays are aiming to add both a starting pitcher and a left-handed bat. Bowden linked both Washington Nationals outfielder Juan […]

The San Diego Padres remain in quite a dilemma regarding Joe Musgrove’s future with the team, as he is set to become a free agent later this year. At the least, the Padres have continued to make a push to prevent him from soon hitting free agency. As noted by the New York Post’s Jon […]

High school football players across the nation have been getting quite creative as of late when announcing their verbal commitments. They may now have to take it up a notch after what four-star wide receiver Aidan Mizell pulled off. Mizell, a versatile wideout from Boone High School in Orlando, Florida, announced on Friday that he […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers bolstered their offense earlier this week, coming to terms with wide receiver Julio Jones on a one-year contract agreement. The two sides agreed on a $6 million deal that could be worth up to $8 million based on incentives. The Buccaneers did not hold any glaring need at the wide receiver […]

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina could soon make his long-awaited return to action. Molina was slotted in to bat third as a designated hitter for the Memphis Redbirds in their Triple-A matchup against the Norfolk Tides on Thursday. MLB.com’s John Denton noted that Molina could earn a start as a catcher in the Redbirds’ […]

The talk of the town over the opening days of the Los Angeles Rams’ training camp schedule has centered on the growing chemistry between Matthew Stafford and Allen Robinson. The two picked up where they left off from the Rams’ OTAs and mandatory minicamp, as they have featured in crucial drills on offense. Robinson has […]

First impressions are always pivotal for any player featuring in training camp for the first time with a new team. For Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan, he has already wowed multiple coaching staff members and teammates as well. The Colts opened up their training camp to all players on July 26, and Ryan has since […]

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney simply continues to make strong first impressions for head coach Brian Daboll and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka. Toney orchestrated arguably the best play of the Giants’ training camp so far, as he hauled in a keen touchdown reception on Wednesday. The fade pass from Daniel Jones was just […]

In a move that was widely expected for months, the San Francisco 49ers named Trey Lance as their starting quarterback for the 2022 season. Lance heads into the upcoming season fresh off of a rookie campaign where he featured in six games and completed 71 total pass attempts. On the other hand, the 49ers continue […]

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Trey Mancini had quite a moment in his potential final home game with the team that he will not be forgetting anytime soon. With the Orioles leading the Tampa Bay Rays by a 1-0 score in the bottom of the eighth inning and as they were in need of insurance runs, […]

The New York Yankees head into next week’s MLB trade deadline with multiple roster needs. At the least, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman addressed one need on Wednesday, acquiring left fielder Andrew Benintendi from the Kansas City Royals. Cashman is reportedly set to turn his attention to the pitching side, and he is eyeing a […]

The New York Mets are among multiple playoff contending teams that head into next month’s MLB trade deadline with more questions than answers. Mets general manager Billy Eppler did at the least address one team need on Friday, acquiring Daniel Vogelbach from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The veteran slugger is slated to compete with J.D. Davis […]

The Boston Red Sox had quite a series to forget in their three-game home set against the Toronto Blue Jays. Boston allowed 40 total runs over the series, with 28 of them coming in its second half opener. From the failure to continually take advantage of key runners in scoring position situations to the six […]

Even as New York Giants rookie pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux has not yet played in a single snap in the NFL, he has already impressed his teammates. Thibodeaux featured in rookie minicamp, although he did not end up being a regular on the field in the Giants’ OTAs due to injury. At the least, he […]

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge simply continues to rack up home runs with ease in his historic 2022 campaign. Judge extended his hot start to the second half of the season in the Yankees’ road series finale against the Baltimore Orioles, as he crushed a 456-foot home run in the third inning that provided […]

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts is no stranger to featuring in some of the most tense-filled games in MLB. Over his opening six years in the majors, Betts often delivered for the Boston Red Sox in their heated rivalry matchups against the New York Yankees. Now in Los Angeles, he is a regular in […]

Over the opening months of the offseason, numerous teams went all out to revamp their wide receiver corps, including the Las Vegas Raiders. Out of the five wideouts who recorded at least 200 snaps played for the Raiders last season, only Hunter Renfrow (758) will feature in Las Vegas’ offense this year. Raiders general manager […]

Not much went the New York Giants’ way on defense over the course of the 2021 season. They posted a 24.5 points per game allowed average and also finished the campaign with 34 total sacks recorded. Giants general manager Joe Schoen retooled the defense during the free agency period and the 2022 NFL Draft, which […]

After just three seasons in the NFL, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has emerged as a pass rusher who no offensive lineman would want to face off with at the line of scrimmage. Crosby has created havoc in the backfield over his early run with the Raiders, recording 25.0 sacks in 49 games […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have come to terms with starting pitcher Aaron Ashby on a five-year contract extension, the team announced on Saturday. The agreement between the two sides also includes club options for 2028 and 2029. The New York Post’s Joel Sherman noted that the five-year extension for Ashby is set to guarantee the left-handed […]

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto is set to be the most coveted player heading into next month’s MLB trade deadline. The Nationals are reportedly open to offers for their superstar talent, and they are aiming high in such talks. FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal noted that based on his understanding from “multiple clubs,” the Nationals are […]

It has been six months since Ben Roethlisberger played in his final game with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since then, he has had plenty of time to reflect on his storied run in Pittsburgh. Roethlisberger left behind quite a legacy during his 18-season tenure with the Steelers, from the pair of Super Bowl wins to finishing […]