Tristin McKinstry Articles - Page 85

The San Diego Padres have spent this winter chasing a major superstar. After missing out on Trea Turner and Aaron Judge, they finally have their man. The Padres are in agreement with shortstop Xander Bogaerts on a massive 11-year, $280 million contract. While it is early on in this particular news cycle, we are learning […]

The Atlanta Braves lost closer Kenley Jansen on Wednesday as he signed with the Boston Red Sox. However, it didn’t take them long to find reinforcements in the bullpen. The Braves announced Wednesday night that the team acquired right-handed pitcher Joe Jimenez from the Detroit Tigers. In exchange, the Tigers acquired outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy and […]

Major League Baseball, in a joint statement with Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr., has made a significant announcement regarding the MLB All-Star Game. A new showcase for athletes attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities is coming to the Midsummer Classic. MLB and Griffey Jr. announced the HBCU Swingman Classic. They described the HBCU Swingman […]

The Seattle Kraken used a loophole to send 2022 fourth-overall pick Shane Wright to the AHL a few weeks back. Now, he’s returning to the team with a very personal matchup ahead of him. The Kraken recalled Wright from his AHL conditioning stint on Monday. He had four goals in five AHL games, a promising […]

The MLB Winter Meetings are in full gear now, with teams attempting to shake up their rosters for next year. The Chicago Cubs, in particular, have a truly insane scenario in mind for 2023. Their interest in the top shortstops on the market is well known. However, MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand added a new layer […]

The Hot Stove season is finally heating up. Major League Baseball is holding its first in-person Winter Meetings since 2019, and moves are being made. And Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy may be the next domino to fall. Murphy has seen his name in a ton of trade rumors this offseason. MLB.com reporter Mark Feinsand […]

The New York Yankees gave general manager Brian Cashman a new contract as their first order of business during the MLB Winter Meetings. However, his comments after signing the extension didn’t exactly inspire confidence. Cashman spoke to the media in San Diego on Monday. One of the topics brought up was current free agent superstar […]

The MLB Winter Meetings are underway, and we have already seen huge moves. However, if recent comments from the Chicago White Sox organization are any indication, things are only getting started. White Sox general manager Rick Hahn spoke with the media on location at the Winter Meetings in San Diego. And he had a rather […]

The 2022 MLB Winter Meetings officially got underway on Sunday night. Former Toronto Blue Jays slugger Fred McGriff was selected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, with names such as Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens missing the cut. However, the Hall of Fame isn’t what gets baseball fans excited for the Winter Meetings. It’s the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs fell to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, falling to 9-3 on the season. But their loss wasn’t without a few talking points. One, in particular, occurred in the first half. Cincinnati was trying to get their personnel right, but mistakingly had 12 men on the field. Cameras caught Bengals safety Jessie […]

The Detroit Lions have won four of their last five games. Their most emphatic victory came on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, a 40-14 rout. A big reason the team has played well is their young defense. Many key contributors are rookies, but they are getting results. Detroit has forced eight turnovers in their last […]

Detroit Lions rookie Jameson Williams played only a handful of snaps in his NFL debut. And the ravenous Lions crowd begged to see more of the promising rookie receiver. Detroit didn’t need to give Williams a ton of action on Sunday. Quarterback Jared Goff threw for 340 yards as his team blew out the Jacksonville […]

The MLB Winter Meetings are in person for the first time since 2019. And it is sure to be an insane week of big moves across the game of baseball. The Winter Meetings are an annual meeting of MLB front offices where each team hunkers down and tinkers with their rosters. The history of the […]

Jackson State football head coach Deion Sanders has weighed his options regarding his next coaching move. Between South Florida, Colorado, and Cincinnati, we finally know where Sanders will coach next season. ESPN College Football writer Pete Thamel reports that “Primetime” will take the Colorado football job. The deal is not finalized, but things are heading […]

The 2022 MLB Winter Meetings are quickly approaching! For the first time since 2o19, Major League Baseball’s annual winter gathering will occur in person. And if history is any indication, it will be a frantic flurry of activity. The Detroit Tigers, historically, have been active at the Winter Meetings. In 2007, Detroit acquired Miguel Cabrera […]

The Detroit Lions are very excited about rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams. While it isn’t clear if the Alabama product will make his NFL debut Sunday, we will see him in 2022. And one of his teammates cannot wait. Lions wide receiver DJ Chark spoke to reporters ahead of his team’s clash with the Jacksonville […]

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson is 32 years old. It wasn’t long ago that the Swedish blueliner was among the elite players in any position across the NHL. Now, he’s back in that conversation. The Sharks defenseman enters the month of December leading all defensemen in scoring. His 11 goals and 32 points on […]

The Arizona Coyotes are currently without their own arena. They play at Mullett Arena, also the home of the Arizona State men’s and women’s hockey teams. On Wednesday, the Coyotes got one step closer to moving out on their own. A vote by the Tempe City Council advanced a proposed arena plan for the Coyotes […]

The Detroit Lions called up rookie pass rusher James Houston from the practice squad for their Thanksgiving game. And he made an instant impact in a limited role against the Buffalo Bills. Houston played just five defensive snaps against the Bills on Thanksgiving. And yet, he sacked Bills quarterback Josh Allen twice, including one at […]

College Football Playoff expansion is happening. CFP committee members are told the Rose Bowl has signed off on expanding the playoffs to 12 teams, starting in 2024. The Rose Bowl needed to sign off on the expansion as they are a “contract bowl.” Game organizers sought certain assurances in any amended contract. The Rose Bowl […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has been rather forward with his support of head coach Josh McDaniels. On Wednesday, he reaffirmed that support. Many have claimed McDaniels is on the hot seat following a slow start to the season. However, it seems like the former New England Patriots offensive coordinator is secure in […]

One year ago, a tragedy struck a community in Oxford, Michigan. An active shooter opened fire at Oxford High School, killing four students and injuring seven. One year on and the Detroit Lions are still sending their support to the community. Lions head coach Dan Campbell attended his usual media availability on Wednesday. Instead of […]

The Detroit Lions have been playing rather well in recent weeks. Prior to their Thanksgiving loss, the Lions won three games in a row, including a victory over the then 7-2 New York Giants. The Lions have been hit with the injury bug a lot this season, but are starting to get healthy. One piece […]

Legendary Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has confirmed his plans to retire following the 2023 season. He will retire after an unbelievable 21 years in the Major Leagues. Cabrera became the first American League batter to win the Triple Crown since 1967 when he accomplished the feat in 2012. He won the MVP that year […]

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. had a rather disappointing 2022 season. After a delayed start to the season due to a knee injury, the 24-year-old hit just 15 homes runs and 50 RBI. Right now, the Braves star is playing in his native Venezuela. Furthermore, he’s playing for Tiburones de la Guaira, his hometown […]

Cadillac Williams’ time as Auburn football coach is over. The school has found a new permanent head coach, as Hugh Freeze is set to leave Liberty to join the Tigers. But the experience of coaching his alma mater will never leave Williams. Following the Tigers’ loss to Alabama on Saturday, Williams shared words with his […]

The Nashville Predators had to watch as two home games were canceled over the weekend due to a main water break. Now, the team will be getting their arena back really soon. Bridgestone Arena will reopen on Tuesday. Predators President Sean Henry mentioned the arena won’t be 100% operational but expressed gratitude for the work […]

On Saturday, New Jersey Devils head coach Lindy Ruff won his 800th career game. And prior to the team’s next game on Monday, the 62-year-old bench boss took a moment to reflect. Only four other head coaches in NHL history have won 800 career games. Scotty Bowman (1,244), Joel Quenneville (969), Barry Trotz (914), and […]

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson is the subject of trade rumors as teams begin to actively search the market. If his recent play is any indication, the star defenseman should have no shortage of interested suitors. The Sharks lost to the Vancouver Canucks in overtime on Sunday. However, Karlsson recorded two assists in regulation […]

The Vancouver Canucks have been accused of discrimination by former employee Rachel Doerrie on Sunday. The allegations specifically call out assistant general manager Emilie Castonguay. Castonguay allegedly attempted to “eliminate her (Doerrie) from the organization.” Furthermore, Doerrie claims the Canucks assistant general manager made light of previously disclosed mental health issues. Castonguay released a statement […]

The Detroit Red Wings won their fourth straight game on Friday night. Detroit defeated the Arizona Coyotes 4-3 in a shootout, with captain Dylan Larkin scoring the lone shootout goal. However, defenseman Filip Hronek stood out once again. Hronek assisted on the team’s first goal, and later scored their second of the game. These tallies […]

Thursday afternoon was nothing new for the Detroit Lions. The Lions played a superior team and found themselves hanging around with them. Detroit even had a lead late in the game. However, they fell apart. The Lions lost to the Buffalo Bills 28-25 in a thrilling Thanksgiving game. And sure, there were a lot of […]

The hockey world received terrible news on Thanksgiving morning. Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman Borje Salming passed away at the age of 71 following a battle with ALS. Salming received his diagnosis at the end of April but didn’t publicly announce it until August. He played 17 seasons in the NHL with the Toronto Maple […]

The NC State Wolfpack walked into their rivalry game against the University of North Carolina (UNC) as underdogs. When the dust settled Friday night, you could only call NC State one thing: victors. The Wolfpack defeated the Tar Heels 30-27 in double overtime at Kenan Memorial Stadium. It’s the eighth victory of the season for […]

The Chicago Cubs won the World Series back in 2016. And it seemed they had a young core that could keep them contending for years. Names like Javier Baez, Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, and Anthony Rizzo seemed destined to lead the next generation of Cubs stars. And to an extent, the club did remain competitive. […]

The Seattle Mariners finally did it. They snapped their long postseason drought, making the postseason in 2022. It was a dramatic moment, too, as catcher Cal Raleigh secured the spot with a walk-off home run. In the postseason, things didn’t entirely go their way. Seattle did advance out of the Wild Card series against the […]

Costa Rica played their match in their group stage schedule at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday. However, things did not go to plan. They were on the wrong end of a 7-0 rout against Spain. The game wasn’t necessarily close, either. Costa Rica failed to generate a single shot attempt. This marks the […]

The Atlanta Braves won the World Series in 2021, but 2022 provided a rather tough title defense. They stumbled out of the gates and lagged behind the New York Mets for most of the season in the NL East. However, they turned it on late, catching and eventually surpassing the Mets to win the division […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were this season’s Cinderella team if you will. After beginning the season 21-29, they went on a tear, completely turning things around and making the postseason. In October, they continued to win. They defeated the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS before taking out the star-studded San Diego Padres in the NLCS. It […]