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The Washington Wizards finished the 2024-25 season with a 18-64 record. Washington held on to the sixth overall pick after the NBA Draft lottery and are one of seven teams with two first round picks under their control. How they use those picks will influence how head coach Brian Keefe approaches the season. Regardless of […]

The New York Mets have been near the top of the National League East for the entire season. However, the team does have holes on it, especially in their bullpen. Mets closer Edwin Diaz seems to be back to his normal level of play. However, Carlos Mendoza could use some more depth around him besides […]

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 in the first game of their weekend series. Heading into Saturday’s matchup, the Cardinals had their work cut out for them against Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a National League Cy Young candidate. In a close game, St. Louis closer Ryan Helsley allowed Shohei Ohtani to […]

Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink and Dallas Wings guards Paige Bueckers have a lot in common. Both were top selections in their drafts, going second and first, respectively. They are also both out with injuries right now. Brink continues to recover from a torn ACL and Bueckers suffered a concussion against the Chicago Sky […]

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the world when they jumped up in the NBA Draft lottery. After trading Luka Doncic away from Dallas for Anthony Davis, Nico Harrison got the top overall selection. Despite the rumors that the Mavericks could trade the pick in a blockbuster move, experts expect them to hold on to it. Cooper […]

Jose Bautista played with four teams after being drafted into Major League Baseball in 2004. It wasn’t until 2008 that he found his true home with the Toronto Blue Jays. After he retired in 2018, it was only a matter of time before Toronto honored him for everything he achieved with the team. However, it […]

After starting the season 7-0, the San Diego Padres have contended all season long. However, Mike Shildt’s team went 13-13 in May, by far their worst month of 2025 so far. The offense has faltered including a Jackson Merrill slump that lasted three weeks. Michael King went onto the team’s injured list on May 25. […]

The Toronto Raptors went 30-52 last season, missing the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament by nine games. While Toronto was at the bottom of the Conference throughout last season, their outlook makes them one of the more intriguing teams in the NBA. Scottie Barnes is an All-Star-level talent and will take the court with new Raptors […]

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe got off to a great start against the Boston Red Sox. The 24-year-old followed up Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s three-run home run in the first inning with a two-run shot of his own. New York jumped on Walker Buehler early, building a 7-0 lead in the first two innings. However, […]

The Texas Rangers entered Friday’s game against the Washington Nationals hoping to snap a three-game losing streak. Instead, the Nationals shut Bruce Bochy and the Rangers’ subpar offense out and won the series opener 2-0. Patrick Corbin pitched further into the game than Mike Soroka, but Washington’s starter did not allow any runs. After getting […]

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers has had a busy 2025. From winning a national championship with the UConn Huskies to being selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft, Bueckers’ impact continues to grow. Even though the Wings’ young star is out with a concussion, she was recognized for her influence on […]

Shane McClanahan entered the 2025 season hoping to have another dominant season. However, a triceps injury has delayed his season debut with the Tampa Bay Rays. Without him in the starting rotation, Rays manager Kevin Cash has turned to others to pick up his slack. Shane Baz, Drew Rasmussen, and Ryan Pepiot have done well, […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks secured their craziest win of the season so far on Thursday. Arizona completed the second-largest comeback in franchise history to defeat the Atlanta Braves on the road. However, a dark cloud hangs over the team now. Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes will need Tommy John surgery that will end his season prematurely. The […]

The Atlanta Braves’ 2025 season is a tale of two stories. On one hand, the Braves are massively underperforming expectations, sitting in fourth place in the National League East. On the other, Atlanta’s struggles can be chalked up to the fact that injuries held them back for the majority of the season so far. However, […]

The Colorado Rockies have been at the bottom of Major League Baseball since the season began. If Warren Schaeffer’s team continues at their current pace, the Rockies could break the Chicago White Sox’s record for most losses in a season. Colorado completed their first season sweep of the season, but will be far from full […]

Throughout Stephen Vogt’s time as the manager for the Cleveland Guardians, Shane Bieber has only started two games for him. The former Cy Young Award winner missed the vast majority of the Guardians’ season with Tommy John surgery. He is rehabbing in the minor leagues, but the latest update has him missing extra time to […]

The Minnesota Twins had an excellent month in May. They won the majority of their games and have rode that momentum into June. However, the Twins will have to push forward without Pablo Lopez after their ace went onto the 15-day injured list. The 29-year-old left his last start on the road in Sacramento after […]

The Boston Red Sox came into 2025 with a new look team. Manager Alex Cora welcomed Alex Bregman, shifting Rafael Devers into the designated hitter spot. Despite those moves, the Red Sox are under .500 heading into their series opener against the New York Yankees. Normally, a struggling team will turn to its top prospects […]

The Houston Astros are at the top of the American League West heading into Thursday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Joe Espada’s team has been neck-to-neck with the Seattle Mariners all season. Despite their success, Houston’s roster is not the same as it was during their dynastic run from 2017 to 2023. Some of the […]

Throughout his coaching career, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle’s teams rarely turn the ball over. Tyrese Haliburton has run one of the NBA’s most efficient offenses since the beginning of the calendar year. Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault praised Indiana’s efficiency before Game 1 of the NBA Finals. However, Luguentz Dort and […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a season to remember. The 26-year-old won his first MVP award while leading the Thunder to the best record in the league. He helped the Thunder cruise through the Western Conference playoffs and into the NBA Finals, where they will take on the Indiana Pacers with the championship […]

When second-year starting pitcher Landon Knack left his start against the New York Mets on Thursday, he was on the hook for his third loss of the season. Luckily for him, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was able to push the right buttons and pull off a 6-5 win, the same score as the […]

The New York Liberty entered Thursday’s game against the Washington Mystics looking to continue their undefeated season. However, the win could cost the defending champions their starting center. Former MVP Jonquel Jones, who has been the Liberty’s vocal leader so far, could be sidelined for a while. After Breanna Stewart committed a foul against Mystics […]

The St. Louis Cardinals came into 2025 expecting to be near the bottom of the National League Central division. However, Oliver Marmol has led his team to a surprising start two months into the season. The Cardinals’ success frustrates the rest of the league, which thought they could trade for the veterans on their roster. […]

The Cleveland Guardians have been without former Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber since April of last season. The 30-year-old starter has been recovering from Tommy John surgery, delaying his 2025 debut. Stephen Vogt might have to wait even longer for his ace to return, though. Bieber was supposed to have a start in Akron […]

Shaquille O’Neal has one of the greatest resumes of any player in the Basketball Hall of Fame. The former Los Angeles Lakers center won four championships, 15 All-Star appearances, 14 All-NBA selections, and an MVP award in 2000. O’Neal reflected on what is needed to make it into the Basketball Hall of Fame these days […]

The Atlanta Braves lost their fourth straight game in dramatic fashion. The Arizona Diamondbacks scored seven runs in the ninth inning to complete the second-largest comeback in franchise history on Thursday. Instead of shutting the game out, Raisel Iglesias gave up the final three runs, letting Braves manager Brian Snitker down for the fifth time […]

The Kansas City Royals faced off against the St. Louis Cardinals in a doubleheader to finish their season series. Royals manager Matt Quatraro handed the ball to rookie starter Noah Cameron in the first game. The rookie has excited Kansas City fans since making it onto the major league roster. In the fifth start of […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks entered the ninth inning of their series finale against the Atlanta Braves down 4-10. In a hostile environment on the road, Torey Lovullo’s team put together the second-largest single-game comeback in franchise history. The win is a major confidence boost for Arizona, which just saw Corbin Burnes go onto the injured list […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a one-game lead over the San Diego Padres heading into their series finale against the New York Mets. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has done another excellent job guiding his team to the top of the National League despite the injuries Los Angeles has dealt with. In a welcome change, Roberts […]

The New York Yankees lost to the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night, but they still lead the American League East. After losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in last year’s World Series in embarrassing fashion, the Yankees’ offense has rebounded in a big way. Aaron Judge leads the MVP race in the AL while offseason […]

The Seattle Mariners entered their series against the Baltimore Orioles on a two-game winning streak. Dan Wilson’s team got caught off-guard on Tuesday, though, losing 5-1 in their opener at home. Seattle’s starter almost saw his night end early when a pitch hit him in the face. Ahead of Wednesday night’s game, the Mariners shuffled […]

The Washington Nationals entered Wednesday’s game against the Chicago Cubs as underdogs. Chicago sits atop the National League Central division, nine games better than the Nationals in the standings. However, MacKenzie Gore, who has had historic performances this season, would not be denied victory for Washington. The 26-year-old out-dueled Matthew Boyd to help his team […]

Throughout the 2025 season, umpires around Major League Baseball have made calls that upset fans, players, and managers. Now, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is preparing to pitch a new idea. He wants the automatic ball-strike challenge system to be implemented in the major leagues. The change would impact how teams approach their challenges. Teams have […]

The Houston Astros have rebounded from a slow start to the 2025 season and now lead the American League West. Joe Espada’s team is neck-and-neck with the Seattle Mariners for the top spot, despite Houston’s injuries throughout the season. Getting Christian Javier back from his elbow surgery would be a big boost. However, his latest […]

Last weekend’s series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees was a spectacle. Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani exchanged home runs in a World Series rematch. However, one fan walked away from the series with injury, claiming that the staff working at Dodger Stadium of discrimination against him after he was hit by […]

The Boston Red Sox are 30-34 after their walk-off win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. After a ho-hum start to their season, Alex Cora and the Red Sox hit a rough patch after Alex Bregman went out with a quad injury. Drama surrounding Rafael Devers has not helped things either. Some trade rumors […]

Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox, is one of the most unique ballparks in Major League Baseball. Standing opposite of the Green Monster is the Pesky Pole in right field, 302 feet from home plate. Red Sox outfielder Cedanne Rafaela made use of the pole, bending a walk-off home run around it […]

The Indiana Pacers defeated Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in a six-game series in the Eastern Conference finals. Brunson was the third straight All-Star that Aaron Nesmith had to guard in the playoffs. However, the Pacers are in for their biggest test yet against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the […]