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The Toronto Blue Jays put on a show against the Texas Rangers on Saturday. A few days after making a highlight reel catch against the Chicago Cubs, Davis Schneider helped orchestrate an offensive masterclass. However, Myles Straw’s first career multi-home run game stole the show in the 14-2 win. As if that wasn’t enough, Daulton […]

Myles Straw is making the most of his first year with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Cleveland Guardians sent Straw to Toronto in a trade last offseason to give Blue Jays manager John Schneider more depth. While he isn’t as big a star as George Springer or Vladimir Guerrero Jr., he has enjoyed being in […]

The Texas Rangers left Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays at 61-62. Unfortunately for Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, his team was on the wrong end of an offensive masterclass. Instead of getting back to .500, Texas falls even further behind in the American League West. With struggles from Robert Garcia leading the way, Josh […]

The Baltimore Orioles won their series opener against the Houston Astros 7-0. Tony Mansolino watched as Brandon Young took a perfect game into the eighth inning in a dominant performance. The Orioles manager hopes that he isn’t the only young player to make a statement in the series. Dylan Beavers is ready for his major […]

The New England Patriots’ second preseason game went down to the wire. Max Brosmer and the Minnesota Vikings were driving their way down the field late in the fourth quarter. However, demoted Patriots safety Kyle Dugger made a game-sealing interception. The game should have been over then, but the ball popped out of his hands, […]

The Houston Astros’ lineup has experienced more than its fair share of injuries this season. Astros manager Joe Espada has done a good job weathering the storm and keeping his team in contention. However, Josh Hader’s injury is another big obstacle that the has to overcome. Luckily for him, Jake Meyers and Yordan Alvarez could […]

The Houston Astros have dealt with injuries throughout the 2025 season. Despite seeing players fall in and out of the lineup, the team is still at the top of the American League West. However, Astros manager Joe Espada faces his toughest test with the absence of his closer Josh Hader. Bryan Abreu has stepped into […]

The San Diego Padres turned heads when they surpassed the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. However, Alexis Diaz helped the Dodgers pull back even. The second game of the series is Saturday night, but Padres manager Mike Shildt made some roster changes to prepare. Ron Marinaccio returned to the bullpen while Randy […]

The Boston Red Sox walked away from their series opener against the Miami Marlins with a 2-1 win. Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story came through in the clutch at the end of the game to secure the win. The veteran infielder also stole his 21st base in the fifth inning. He and Jarren Duran have […]

The Houston Astros entered their weekend series at 68-53. Joe Espada’s team has lived near the top of the American League West all season. For the last few months, the Astros have led the division. However, Josh Hader’s injury has revealed Houston’s need for depth at certain positions. Luckily for the team, players like Brice […]

The Philadelphia Phillies opened up their weekend series against the Washington Nationals on Friday night. After eight innings, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper accounted for all six of the team’s RBI’s. Schwarber got all three of his on one swing, tying Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani in home runs. The Phillies slugger has been […]

The New York Mets are in the middle of a tough stretch, but their stars have pulled their weight. Pete Alonso recently became the franchise’s all-time leader in career home runs. However, his co-stars were the ones who went deep against the Seattle Mariners on Friday. Francisco Lindor hit two home runs himself while Juan […]

The San Diego Padres are riding high. Manager Mike Shildt has lead his squad back to the top of the National League West. The Padres turned heads when they tied the Los Angeles Dodgers, but now they are leading the way. The most impressive part? San Diego is doing so without Michael King. Luckily for […]

The Kansas City Royals face a tough road to a potential playoff seed. Unfortunately, the team has not been able to rely on their ace, Cole Ragans. Matt Quatraro has done a good job, pivoting to Seth Lugo and standout Royals rookie Noah Cameron. However, the dark cloud of Ragans’ shaky availability could define Kansas […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have one of the best records in the American League. Blue Jays manager John Schneider has some decisions to make with Eric Lauer and other players on his roster. However, prospects like Trey Yesavage are making their case for an early call-up to the major leagues. Orelvis Martinez and Yohendrick Pinango […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a history of making big deals at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. However, Washington Nationals outfielder Alex Call was Los Angeles’ main addition this year. While Minnesota Twins relievers Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax were on the market, the Dodgers passed on both. That left the door open for […]

The Minnesota Vikings went 14-3 last season. Kevin O’Connell’s offense was dominant despite a poor playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams. Experts thought that Minnesota losing Sam Darnold to the Seattle Seahawks would be a tough blow. However, O’Connell believes that J.J. McCarthy can succeed in an offense featuring Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have been as dominant as ever despite dealing with injuries. With Jackson Chourio out with a hamstring issue, Brewers manager Pat Murphy was already without one of his stars. Jacob Misiorowski joined him, robbing the rotation of its young phenom. However, Milwaukee got some exciting news about the All-Star before taking on […]

The Houston Astros are 6-4 in their last 10 games despite a banged-up bullpen. Bryan Abreu and Bennett Sousa have done well for Astros manager Joe Espada in bigger roles. However, Josh Hader’s injury has had a huge impact on Houston’s normal dominance. After his latest update, Espada might have to ride with Abreu as […]

The Atlanta Braves have struggled with injuries throughout the season. Ronald Acuna Jr. went on the injured list for the second time this season with a calf strain. He and Austin Riley got updates earlier this week from Braves manager Brian Snitker. Atlanta hoped that the All-Star outfielder would be back before the weekend. Now […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been busy this offseason. The team did not use their cap space to pursue any big stars, choosing instead to absorb bad contracts to get draft picks. Brooklyn traded Cameron Johnson to the Denver Nuggets in the biggest move of their offseason. However, the Nets struck once again, acquiring Miami Heat […]

The NBA released the 2025-26 regular season schedule on Thursday. Now, teams around the league have an idea of what next season could look like. For the Oklahoma City Thunder, defending their first title an franchise history figures to be a challenge. However, reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren are ready […]

Players Weekend is one of the most fun events of the Major League Baseball season. While the Little League Classic game takes center stage, players across the league enjoy the weekend. Many MLB players will showcase custom gear that reveals their passions and hobbies. Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal made an early statement with his […]

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer turned back the clock against the Chicago Cubs. The former World Series champion out-dueled Matthew Boyd, giving up just one run across seven innings. He needed Davis Schneider to make a highlight reel catch, but the veteran was dominant. However, he walked away from the start confused about […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ season has fallen far short of expectations. Tony Mansolino replaced Brandon Hyde early, and Baltimore never really recovered. Despite the best efforts of Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson, the Orioles remain near the bottom of the standings. However, the development of Jackson Holliday is the silver lining that the team can feel […]

The Atlanta Hawks have become one of the Eastern conference’s more interesting teams. While Trae Young’s extension still hasn’t happened, the team made big moves. Even though they are much more popular, analysts are still learning how to pronounce their players’ names. Udonis Haslem had a moment similar to Kendrick Perkins when saying Zaccharie Risacher’s […]

The Detroit Tigers enter Thursday’s game against the Minnesota Twins at 70-52. Despite their record, the Cleveland Guardians have started to make the conversation in the American League Central interesting. Tigers manager AJ Hinch has not been shy about his team’s recent struggles. Despite that, Tarik Skubal, Gleyber Torres, and the rest of his roster […]

The Texas A&M Aggies saw one of the biggest stars in college football history come through their program. Johnny Maziel and Mike Evans helped the program revive itself and return to relevancy during their career. Both players made it to the NFL with the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, respectively. However, each former star […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have a long history of doing well in the NFL Draft. The offensive talent the team brought in helped head coach Andy Reid build a dynasty. However, even Reid was caught up in the Johnny Maziel hype in 2014. Drafting him would have taken him away from the Cleveland Browns and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ regular-season schedule features many big matchups. Chief among them is their rivalry against the Boston Celtics, renewed on February 22. Looking at the schedule, the Lakers chose that night as the one where a statue of former head coach Pat Riley will be revealed. The legendary coach won titles leading squads […]

The Toronto Blue Jays won their series opener against the Chicago Cubs 5-1. The win saw Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. end Cade Horton’s scoreless inning streak. Thursday’s game saw another highlight made by one of Toronto’s players. This time, Blue Jays outfielder Davis Schneider’s web gem robbed Cubs rookie slugger Owen Caissie of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made one of the NBA’s strangest moves this offseason. As part of their attempt to re-sign Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks signed Myles Turner. However, the team paid a heavy price to lure the center away from the Indiana Pacers. Milwaukee waived and stretched Damian Lillard’s contract in an unprecedented move. Now, Turner’s […]

The Denver Broncos finished last season at 10-7, squeaking into the AFC playoffs. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix and head coach Sean Payton formed a great partnership in their first year together. Throughout the 2025 NFL preseason, Denver is one team experts anticipate will be a lot better this season. However, an injury to fullback Michael […]

The Toronto Blue Jays’ loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night dropped them to 70-51. While Blue Jays All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ended Cade Horton’s scoreless inning streak, it wasn’t enough to get the win. However, Kevin Gausman delivered another excellent start. John Schneider’s ace has been good, but Eric Lauer is pushing Jose […]

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton has been excellent in his rookie season. The first-year Cubs pitcher extended his scoreless inning streak into his start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. However, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. brought his streak to an end with an RBI double. The All-Star first baseman scored Andres Gimenez to leave […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are the NFL’s latest dynasty. While head coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes have led the charge, tight end Travis Kelce is a key piece. The superstar is one of the game’s biggest personalities, and he vaulted into global popularity when he started dating Taylor Swift. Her appearance on Travis […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 4-6 in their last ten games. Dave Roberts’ team went from having a big lead in the National League West to a tie with the San Diego Padres. Unfortunately, the bad news got worse on Wednesday when Roberts gave on update on Brusdar Graterol. While Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates […]

The Miami Dolphins went 8-9 last season, barely missing out on the AFC playoffs. Entering the offseason, the conversation focused on the health of Tua Tagovailoa, who suffered yet another concussion. Additionally, Tyreek Hill’s status is in the air after a training camp full of questions. After a lackluster practice with the Detroit Lions, Mike […]

The San Diego Padres entered their game against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday at 68-52. Padres manager Mike Shildt saw his team jump out to another big lead. Now that San Diego is neck-and-neck with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West, the rest of the season is crucial. Figuring out how […]