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Ever since the beginning of their careers, Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw have shared a connection. Both starters replaced Hall-of-Fame pitchers Randy Johnson and Greg Maddux in their first matchup. Now, both Kershaw and Scherzer are all but guaranteed to go into the Baseball Hall of Fame. For now though, the Los Angeles Dodgers and […]

The Seattle Mariners has little choice but to go all-in at the Major league Baseball trade deadline. Mariners manager Dan Wilson has led his team within one game of the led in the American League West after Seattle walked off the Chicago White Sox. Their latest winning streak is thanks to their two additions from […]

David Bednar has been in Major League Baseball for seven years. The majority of his career was spent with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he earned two All-Star appearances. Unfortunately, his time in Pittsburgh ended at the trade deadline when the New York Yankees traded for him. Now, he plays in Aaron Boone’s bullpen alongside Devin […]

Even though Angel Reese missed Thursday night’s game, Brittney Griner had her hands full against the Chicago Sky. Kamilla Cardoso and Co. jumped out to a double-digit lead at home against the Atlanta Dream. Less than a week after missing a rematch with her former team, Griner suited up against Chicago. She had to take […]

The Seattle Mariners completed their sweep against the Chicago White Sox in dramatic fashion. Brandon Eisert came in to extend the game for the White Sox in the bottom of the 11th inning. However, Dominic Canzone hit a walk-off single to score Eugenio Suarez and win the game. Suarez was a big get for the […]

The Indianapolis Colts and head coach Shane Steichen witnessed a scary moment in their first preseason game. Anthony Richardson started the game at quarterback against the Baltimore Ravens, but he didn’t make it through the first quarter. Richardson exited the game with an injured finger, replaced by Daniel Jones. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, […]

The Minnesota Twins entered the Major League Baseball trade deadline on the fence. On one hand, players like Byron Buxton showed that this year’s team could contend. However, injuries to him and Pablo Lopez but the Twins in position to sell. Minnesota sent Carlos Correa to the Houston Astros in the biggest move of the […]

Seattle Storm forward Nneka Ogwumike has worn two different hats all season. On one hand, Ogwumike is a big part of the Storm’s success this season. On the other, she has been on the front lines of the collective bargaining agreement negotiations with the WNBA and its commissioner, Cathy Engelbert. With Breanna Stewart and others […]

With the WNBA trade deadline in the books, teams made moves to bring themselves closer to a title. However, the deadline was underwhelming when compared to what happened in the WNBA. DiJonai Carrington and Brittney Sykes were the biggest names that changed teams. Pending Nneka Ogwumike’s collective bargaining agreement negotiations, things could change in a […]

The WNBA trade deadline saw stars switch teams as some squads went all-in on contending this season. Thursday’s biggest deal might end up being Aaliyah Edwards moving from the Washington Mystics to the Connecticut Sun. In exchange for the former lottery pick, the Sun sent a first round pick and Jacy Sheldon to Washington. The […]

When this WNBA season ends and people look back at the 2025 offseason, one thing will stand out. The Phoenix Mercury made some of the best moves of the winter. Phoenix acquired both Alyssa Thomas and Satou Sabally via trade as they retooled the roster. Thomas has been elite, setting herself apart after notching another […]

When Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart created Unrivaled, many wondered if it would work. However, the 3v3 league took over the WNBA offseason as players around the women’s basketball world vied for the inaugural title. Rose BC walked away as champions behind Chelsea Gray and Angel Reese. Now, they will get the chance to defend […]

The Dallas Wings are on a three game losing streak and have dropped eight of their last ten games. Things went from bad to worse when All-Star rookie Paige Bueckers injured her back against the New York Liberty. The Rookie of the Year favorite said she is taking the injury day-by-day. However, Breanna Stewart might […]

The Texas Rangers were on the fence prior to the Major League Baseball trade deadline. Their record hinted that they should have sold veterans like Adolis Garcia to the highest bidder. Instead, Rangers president Chris Young went all-in to make the most of what could be Bruce Bochy’s final season managing. Unfortunately, he did not […]

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony is having a great day. The Red Sox just signed him to an eight-year, $130 million contract extension to keep him in Boston long term. He almost put the cherry on top of a life-changing day by hitting a home run against the Kansas City Royals. Unfortunately for him, […]

Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks as close to the NBA Finals as they have been in decades. The All-Star guard had one of his best seasons as a pro, impressing Knicks fans. However, there is one person who believes that Brunson plays outside of what his position calls for; St. John’s men’s basketball […]

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has quickly ascended into stardom. After notching a unique feat earlier this year, Witt Jr. reached another milestone against the Boston Red Sox. The speedy shortstop took advantage of Dustin May, swiping his 30th base. That stolen bag gave Witt Jr. four straight seasons with 30 or more […]

The Washington Nationals fans had a rough night on Tuesday. Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers tagged Nationals manager Mike Debartolo and his pitching staff for three home runs in a 16-7 win. Wednesday night’s game got off to a much different start. Rookie starting pitcher Cade Cavalli made his first start in three years and impressed […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are 9-1 in their last ten games ahead of the series finale against the Atlanta Braves. Even though manager Pat Murphy had to send Jackson Chourio to the injured list with a leg injury, the Brewers have succeeded. With him out of the lineup, William Contreras and Christian Yelich have stepped up. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered their series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals looking for a series win. Dave Roberts’ team put together their first good offensive showing in a while on Tuesday in a 12-6 win. Shohei Ohtani kept things going against Matthew Liberatore on Wednesday, notching his 1,000th career hit on a two-run […]

The Boston Red Sox were at a fork in the road a few weeks before the trade deadline. A disagreement between Rafael Devers and Alex Cora sent the slugger to the San Francisco Giants in a blockbuster deal. After that, the team’s future was in question. Jarren Duran dealt with trade rumors of his own […]

The Athletics have been one of Major League Baseball’s more interesting teams this season. They are not one of the league’s best teams, but Mark Kotsay’s squad has made their fair share of headlines. At the trade deadline, the Athletics sent former All-Star Mason Miller to the San Diego Padres. Unfortunately, a successful surgery for […]

During his career as the Cleveland Guardians’ manager, Stephen Vogt has seen his fair share of dominant pitching. However, Gavin Williams’ display against the New York Mets stands out from the crowd. The starter took a no-hit bid into the ninth inning and was two outs away from pulling it off. Even though Juan Soto […]

The Chicago Cubs were in control of the National League Central for the majority of the season. However, Craig Counsell’s team was finally unseated by the Milwaukee Brewers after the All-Star Break. Now, the Cubs face a deficit after a disappointing showing against the Cincinnati Reds. However, veteran infielder Justin Turner is confident that everything […]

The Houston Astros suffered a sweep at the hands of the Boston Red Sox over the weekend. Astros manager Joe Espada helped his team cruise against the Miami Marlins, winning the first two games of their series. Houston will be without All-Star shortstop Jeremy Pena for the finale as he recovers from injury. His manager […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the middle of another dominant season. Dave Roberts’ team is well on their way to back-to-back championships, the first since the New York Yankees pulled it off in the late 1990s. Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman lead the way at the plate, but their supporting cast has been a […]

Los Angeles Angels closer Kenley Jansen has had an illustrious career. Whenever he decides to hang up his cleats, he will be one of the top relievers in Major League Baseball history. Jansen is the third pitcher to notch 500 career saves, joining Trevor Hoffman and Mariano Rivera. Despite his age, Jansen wants to pitch […]

MacKenzie Gore is the Washington Nationals’ ace pitcher. Despite the trade rumors surrounding Gore at the deadline, Washington decided to hold on to him and have faith. Unfortunately, he did not have his best stuff against the Athletics and Shea Langeliers took full advantage. The catcher hit three home runs, joining Travis D’Arnaud in Major […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching staff has been a major story throughout the season. After months of injuries, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has a full rotation. With Shohei Ohtani working his pitch count up and Yoshinobu Yamamoto continuing to lead the way, Los Angeles is fearsome on the mound. If Roki Sasaki comes back at […]

The San Francisco Giants entered Tuesday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates looking for some revenge. After a trade deadline saw San Francisco move players like Mike Yastrzemski and Camilo Doval, the have struggled to win games. They hope that Logan Webb can help right the ship. The Giants’ ace joined elite company, including Madison […]

The San Diego Padres enter Tuesday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at 62-51. They are three games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in a tight divisional race. Despite San Diego’s blockbuster moves at the Major League Baseball trade deadline, their starting rotation remains the biggest issue. Can Yu Darvish, Dylan Cease, and JP Sears get […]

The San Antonio Spurs have high hopes for next season. With Victor Wembanyama back at full health, the Spurs are dangerous as a dark horse in the Western Conference. However, new head coach Mitch Johnson has his work cut out for him when it comes to his roster. Luckily for him, he has plenty of […]

Josh Giddey’s contract talks with the Chicago Bulls is one of the longest ongoing standoffs of this offseason. Giddey, along with fellow restricted free agents Quentin Grimes and Jonathan Kuminga, wanted bigger deals this offseason. However, Bulls general manager Marc Eversley has not met the point guard’s demands. However, a compromise could be on the […]

The Boston Celtics had one goal this offseason: shed as much money as possible. Without Jayson Tatum on the court, the Celtics’ roster was far too expensive to keep together. The team’s first two moves in the offseason saw them save hundreds of millions of dollars. Boston sent Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been without relief pitcher Jose Alvarado for months. Rob Thomson’s reliever received an 80-game suspension by Major League Baseball for violating PED rules. While Matt Strahm and Jhoan Duran have stepped up in his absence, the Phillies can’t wait for Alvarado to return. He is ready to make his comeback as […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are one of the best teams in Major League Baseball. Former All-Star outfielder Jackson Chourio has led the way, alongside Christian Yelich, Sal Frelick, and others. However, Brewers manager Dan Wilson has to get creative now that he is without his center fielder for a long stretch. Chourio’s lower leg injury will […]

The Boston Red Sox were in the center of the action at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. Alex Cora got a major upgrade in his starting rotation as the Red Sox upgraded their roster. After trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, Boston’s trade deadline plans were the focus of a lot of […]

The Houston Astros were one of Major League Baseball’s active teams at the trade deadline. Houston pulled off arguably the biggest deal of the day, reuniting with former All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa. However, the Astros walk away with one regret. Joe Espada will have to rely on Cristian Javier and others instead of San Diego […]

The Atlanta Braves finish up their series against the Cincinnati Reds at the Speedway Classic. Saturday night’s game is hosted by a NASCAR track with record attendance for one of Major League Baseball’s most exciting games. Unfortunately, the star pitching matchup that was expected won’t happen. Chase Burns is still the Reds’ starter, but Spencer […]