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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 Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen got a big boost at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. Phillies manager Rob Thomson received a new weapon in Jhoan Duran to put alongside Jordan Romano and Co.. However, the All-Star closer is not the only boost the team could get before the season ends. Jose Alvarado has begun preparing […]

Jose Alvarado had a breakout campaign for the New Orleans Hornets last season, playing a key role off the bench for the upstart squad. He averaged in double-digit scoring for the first time at 10.3 points per game. He also tallied career-highs in rebounds, assists, and steals, proving he’s one of the more dependable backup […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are 43-30 heading into Wednesday’s game against the Miami Marlins. While Rob Thomson wants to lead his team to wins in the short-term, his team has larger goals. However, Jose Alvarado’s suspension has thrown a wrench into the Phillies plans. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline just over a month away, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies wasted no time addressing their pitching depth following a sobering 9-3 defeat at the hands of the Atlanta Braves, announcing the acquisition of left-handed reliever Josh Walker from the Toronto Blue Jays. The news broke on the team’s official X account (formerly Twitter), underscoring Philadelphia’s urgency to stabilize a bullpen that’s become […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen has struggled so far this season, with Jose Alvarado suspended for 80 games and being ineligible to participate in the playoffs. Although Jordan Romano has stepped up in recent weeks, the club is still experiencing issues with the bullpen. Rumors suggest the team could look to one of its starters in […]

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jose Alvarado was recently suspended, and he will miss 80 games. That puts the team into a bit of a sticky situation now as they look to find a replacement. There could be a player that is already in the system that is ready for a bigger role, but a lot of […]

Former New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. posted a hilarious Jose Alvarado image on social media. A recent scandal rocked Major League Baseball with Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado being suspended for 80 games. The 29-year-old tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs and now will miss half of the season due to this violation. Shortly […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were dealt a crushing blow this week when star reliever Jose Alvarado was handed an 80-game suspension for violating MLB’s drug policy. As the club scrambles to stabilize their bullpen, John Kruk’s comments during a broadcast, added fuel to the fire. Speaking on NBC Sports Philadelphia during the Phillies vs. Rockies matchup, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the 2024–25 regular season with a 64-18 record. That was third-best in franchise history. However, their postseason run ended in disappointment. They were upset by the Indiana Pacers in the second round. That loss exposed concerns about their depth, health, and playoff resilience. With salary cap constraints looming large, Cleveland enters […]

The Sacramento Kings enter the 2025 NBA offseason facing more questions than answers. Just two seasons removed from snapping a 16-year playoff drought, the Kings now appear stuck in a frustrating middle ground. This team appears too talented to bottom out, yet not good enough to make real noise in the postseason. Their 120-106 loss […]

Jose Alvarado didn’t just deliver a dominant inning on the mound Sunday night — he delivered a message straight from the heart. In the Philadelphia Phillies’ 3-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday Night Baseball, Alvarado came in for a key eighth-inning appearance. But before he even threw a pitch, cameras caught something that […]

In a heartwarming twist to an already unforgettable night at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jose Alvarado went beyond the game by turning a viral moment into a real-life memory for a young fan. The boy, just 12 years old, became an overnight sensation after mimicking Alvarado’s intense windup from the stands during Tuesday’s […]

In one of the most entertaining moments from Tuesday night’s showdown between the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies, the packed Citizens Bank Park witnessed something that perfectly captured the joy and drama of live baseball– a spirited Phillies fan hilariously mimicking José Alvarado’s intense mound mannerisms just seconds before the real Alvarado delivered a […]

The New Orleans Pelicans narrowly failed to get the job done against the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Sunday night, falling 107-104. Despite not coming out on top, head coach Willie Green was pleased with the effort put in by guard Jose Alvarado. “He’s a warrior, steps up in big moments,” Green said. “We needed […]

Coming into the season, the Philadelphia 76ers were seen as one of the most likely teams to make a sizable trade. Now, with a losing record and uncertainty of the team’s ability to get into the playoffs looming, it’s tougher to tell what they choose to do ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Joel […]

Following the New Orleans attack in the early hours of New Year’s Day, New Orleans Pelicans figures such as head coach Willie Green, shooting guard Trey Murphy III and point guard Jose Alvarado have spoken out on the matter. Power forward Zion Williamson previously spoke out as well. “It’s an eerie feeling, to have something […]

As if matters could not get worse for the New Orleans Pelicans, Jose Alvarado has been hit by the injury bug. Alvarado, 26, is expected to miss the next six weeks with a hamstring injury, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Alvarado is the sixth different player to be hit with the injury bug in […]

The New Orleans Pelicans already have Zion Williamson (illness) worries on Opening Night in the Big Easy versus Lonzo Ball’s Chicago Bulls. Thankfully, reports of highway headaches getting to the job bringing bad news were unfounded. Pelicans spark plug Jose Alvarado (right knee contusion) was not in an accident going into the morning shootaround. Alvarado […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a two-year, $9 million contract extension with point guard Jose Alvarado, according to a report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The deal includes a player option for the 2026-27 season. Alvarado, 26, was previously set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2025. He will play the upcoming […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are dealing with more Brandon Ingram drama after having been a team frequently mentioned in NBA trade rumors all summer. The franchise is seemingly at a crossroads when it comes to building around Zion Williamson and avoiding luxury tax payments. Speculation is still rife about potential moves as training camps start […]

The Southwest Division is home to some of the most talented and exciting point guards in the NBA. Whether it’s Luka Doncic’s wizardry, Ja Morant’s explosiveness, Dejounte Murray’s defense, Fred VanVleet’s clutch play, or Chris Paul’s veteran savvy, these starting point guards will be a driving force behind their teams’ success. Thankfully, the unpredictable New […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics have been a stage for many remarkable performances. Two representatives from the New Orleans Pelicans have been making their marks on the Games, though their respective national teams are getting far different results. Jose Alvarado (Puerto Rico) and Daniel Theis (Germany) are making significant impacts and lasting memories but only one […]

The NBA’s summer events are all old news now that the Miami Heat have won the NBA 2k25 Summer League Championship. Veterans are wrapping up vacations while rookies prepare for the ramped-up intensity of a first professional training camp. There is no time off for several Southwest Division stars though. Jose Alvarado (Puerto Rico) and […]

The New Orleans Pelicans did not win a game during NBA2k25 Summer League play in Las Vegas. That has not stopped the front office from handing out deals to a couple of the team’s most crucial contributors. The franchise’s 2022 second-round draft-and-stash prospect, Karlo Matkovic, signed a contract in the middle of the summer slate. […]

The highs of winning and the consequences of losing in Las Vegas can vary wildly. One person’s jackpot is just another’s spare change. Players vying for roster spots and training camp considerations during NBA Summer League action are no different. An experienced lottery pick and a rookie second-rounder will be judged differently even when posting […]

The NBA season is a wrap and now the fun of rampant offseason speculations can fully begin. The new CBA allows for teams to start negotiations with their soon-to-be free agents and extension-eligible players. It has also allowed for the loosening of some rules on trades, which has had some knock-on side effects going into […]

The NBA is built on star players. Coaches cut down rotations during the NBA Playoffs as All-World talents take over the biggest stage in basketball. However, the role players that help buoy a franchise through an 82-game slog cannot be discounted. The New Orleans Pelicans have one of the most respected reserves in the business […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings could not have asked for a better NBA Play-In Tournament finale. The Pelicans have beaten the Kings five times this season but the sixth meeting is all that matters now. New Orleans and Sacramento know each other well too. This should make for a low-scoring, defensive-minded title fight […]

The New Orleans Pelicans (44-28) are getting one lottery pick-level reinforcement back into the rotation while losing a pesky fan favorite. Dyson Daniels finished the last step of the team’s return to action plan with a splendid night leading the Birmingham Squadron. The Australian has been recalled to the NBA roster, but Jose Alvarado (right […]

The New Orleans Pelicans visited the Miami Heat with the deck stacked against them. The Pelicans had not won a game in South Beach since 2017 and Brandon Ingram was ruled out for two weeks following an MRI on his knee. Dyson Daniels is also still recuperating from a knee injury, meaning Willie Green’s rotations […]

It got a bit too hot in the kitchen for the Miami Heat on Friday, the last before Easter weekend. The New Orleans Pelicans just brought too much smoke off the bench to start the spring cookout season, beating Miami 111-88 in South Beach. Jose Alvarado and Naji Marshall added a bit of extra spice […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Jose Alvarado can be described as many things but passive-aggressive is not one. The team has been confronting issues head-on this season, and Alvarado is one of the most upfront, outspoken reserves in the entire league. Sometimes big personalities can clash in the heat of the moment. Thankfully, any ill […]

Willie Green’s rotations have lacked a certain drive lately. This made it all the more obvious that Jose Alvarado’s contagious energy is irreplaceable for the New Orleans Pelicans. It was also hard to miss the reserve point guard’s giddiness at practice Friday morning. Alvarado was dancing around in celebration that his three-game suspension was finally […]

The NBA announced on Sunday afternoon that Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, forward Nikola Jovic, and New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall have been suspended one game for their incident that occurred during Friday night’s game in New Orleans. Additionally, Heat center Thomas Bryant and Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado have been suspended three games for […]

All hell broke loose in the fourth quarter of the Miami Heat’s Friday night battle against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans took exception to Kevin Love’s hard foul on Zion Williamson, which led to some fisticuffs between Jimmy Butler and Naji Marshall. While that scuffle between Butler and Marshall ended up being the center […]

Storylines focusing on the New Orleans Pelicans usually revolve around the Big Three of Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and CJ McCollum. However, it was the bench production of the ‘Back Three’ that came through in a closer-than-expected 133-126 Pelicans win over the visiting Washington Wizards though. Naji Marshall (+21), Jose Alvarado (+17), and Trey Murphy […]

The New Orleans Pelicans find themselves in a promising position halfway through the 2023-24 NBA season. They boast a commendable record of 26-20. However, to bolster their prospects for a deep playoff run, the team must execute strategic maneuvers at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. The Pelicans’ 2023-24 NBA Season So Far As the season […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are rolling with the punches and climbing the standings over the last month. They have good reason to confidently chirp at the opponents most nights as Willie Green’s group usually has a lead. The locker room even took a vote to determine the team’s biggest, loudest trash-talker on the team. Unsurprisingly, […]