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Schadenfreude 369 (A Continuing Series)

What Lies At The Heart Of The Yankees' Season-Threatening Lost Weekend In Toronto Zach Braziller, Post Somewhat lost amid the [ALWC series win] was the underwhelming offensive performance in that three-game series. The Yankees moved on in spite of their lineup's shortcomings. It hasn't gotten better in the ALDS, a major reason the Yankees will face elimination in Game 3 in The Bronx trailing, 2-0.  Look, the pitching has been abysmal. Max Fried laid a complete egg on Sunday, hammered for ...

From the joy of sox | 2 months ago | 1 read

Leafs Notebook: Scrutinizing Craig Berube’s lineup adjustments post-Laughton injury

We’re on the eve of the Maple Leafs’ home/season opener, and as always, storylines abound in Leafland. Earlier today, we weighed the decision-making around Eason Cowan’s development path to start the season. Let’s now jump into some final preseason notes and thoughts on the opening-night lineup decisions. Notes – The Leafs’ NHL rosters went 0-2-1 […] The post Leafs Notebook: Scrutinizing Craig Berube’s lineup adjustments post-Laughton injury appeared first on Maple Le...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read

Brad Treliving on the plan for Easton Cowan: “I want him playing”

On the eve of the season opener, GM Brad Treliving discussed the waiver pickups of Sammy Blais and Cayden Primeau, Joseph Woll’s absence, his forward group after the Scott Laughton injury, and his depth at all positions on the roster. What went into the waiver pickup of Cayden Primeau? Treliving: Regarding Cayden… Obviously, with Joe […] The post Brad Treliving on the plan for Easton Cowan: “I want him playing” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read

How Pirates can return to MLB playoffs next season

The Pittsburgh Pirates are watching another postseason from the couch after recording a 71-91 record to finish last in the NL Central. The Athletic insider Jim Bowden ranked all 18 teams that missed the playoffs and placed the Pirates at No. 13, but offered some hope and optimism on how to get back to the […]

From Bucs Dugout | 2 months ago | 1 read

How to make sure Raptors HQ shows up in your Google search

As many of you are likely aware, Google searches are … different these days. The good news is Google is offering a solution for folks who like to get their news from specific sources. If you want to help Raptors HQ — while also streamlining all your Google searches — there is now a way. […]

From Raptors HQ | 2 months ago | 2 reads

The lockdown defence of the Toronto Raptors Two-Ways

Last year, the Raptors utilized 7 different players on their two-way contracts as injuries and a lack of depth in some positions created a bit of a revolving door. It was mutually beneficial, as they got a great look at a bunch of different guys throughout the season and the players had the opportunity to […]

From Raptors HQ | 2 months ago | 2 reads

Projected arbitration salaries for the 2026 Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds currently have 14 players on their roster who’ll be arbitration eligible heading into the 2026 regular season. That means the Reds have 14 players currently rostered who’ll be picking up raises over what they made during the 2025 season, since that’s precisely how the arbitration system works. The fine folks at MLB […]

From Red Reporter | 2 months ago | 0 reads

Toronto Raptors Reserve Corps is ready to serve

If you asked any NBA fan, and probably most Toronto Raptors fans, when the team compiled its best regular-season record, most would guess the 2018-19 championship season. They would all be wrong. The best record was actually compiled the season before Kawhi Leonard joined the club. In the 2017-18 season, the Raptors trotted out a […]

From Raptors HQ | 2 months ago | 0 reads

Craig Berube on reuniting with Sammy Blais in Toronto: “A heavy, heavy hitter with no fear… He has really good hands and a good shot”

On the eve of the new season, Craig Berube discussed the addition of Sammy Blais to the roster, the plan for Easton Cowan, and the differences in this year’s team vs. last. Practice Lines – October 7 Lines at final Leafs practice before regular season opener Knies – Matthews – MaccelliMcMann – Tavares – NylanderJoshua […] The post Craig Berube on reuniting with Sammy Blais in Toronto: “A heavy, heavy hitter with no fear… He has really goo...

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read

How should the Maple Leafs manage Easton Cowan to start the season?

The roster is set… for now.  While the regular season is about to begin, it still feels like there is quite a bit to sort through in Toronto, but in the meantime, we have our first look at the new faces arriving and some minor moves to contemplate. The Leafs’ initial roster has been set, […] The post How should the Maple Leafs manage Easton Cowan to start the season? appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

From Maple Leafs Hotstove | 2 months ago | 1 read

How Live Slots Are Merging Table Game Features for Hybrid Thrills

Slots have always been about rhythm and surprise. You press a button, the reels spin, and the outcome arrives in a flash. Table games work differently. They slow things down, add tension, and pull players into the moment. What is happening now is that designers are borrowing pieces from both traditions. Live slots are taking... The post How Live Slots Are Merging Table Game Features for Hybrid Thrills appeared first on League Freak - Covering The NRL, Super League And Rugby League World Wide...

From League Freak | 2 months ago | 0 reads

How did Red Sox pitching prospect Jose Bello (part of return for Rafael Devers) fare after trade?

After writing about James Tibbs III over the weekend, it feels like an appropriate time to examine how the other prospect the Red Sox acquired from the Giants in the Rafael Devers trade — Jose Bello — fared in the wake of the blockbuster deal being made in June. Unlike Tibbs, Bello was not subsequently … Continue reading "How did Red Sox pitching prospect Jose Bello (part of return for Rafael Devers) fare after trade?"

From Blogging the Red Sox | 2 months ago | 2 reads

August's San Diego Final Opens Door to North Carolina for Wygodzki; Top Seeds Penickova and Goode Begin Play Tuesday at ITF J300 Pan American Closed

©Colette Lewis 2025--Spring, TexasAlthough those living in South Texas scoffed at the suggestion that it was more like summer than fall today for the opening round of the ITF J300 Pan American Closed, but temperatures in the low 90s with little breeze did challenge many of those engaged in long three-set battles at the Giammalva Racquet Club outside Houston. But New Yorker Paige Wygodzki was

From ZooTennis | 2 months ago | 0 reads

Three things we learned – Brentford 0-1 Manchester City

Erling Haaland’s early goal was enough for Manchester City to overcome Brentford and head into the second international break of the season three points off the top of the Premier League. The 25-year-old’s ninth minute goal came after he outmuscled Sepp van de Berg following a long ball forward and manoeuvred the ball onto his […]

From Bitter and Blue | 2 months ago | 0 reads

Schadenfreude 368 (A Continuing Series)

Everything Trump Touches Dies Volpe: "It's not a cult." Facts : In postseason history , teams taking a 2-0 lead in a best-of-5 series have gone on to win that series 80 of 90 times ( 88.9% ) In Division Series w/current 2-2-1 format, teams to win both G1+2 at home have advanced 31 of 34 times ( 91.2% ), incl 20 sweeps The Blue Jays scored 20 consecutive runs between Yankees runs  They're the first team in postseason history to score 20 consecutive runs within a series The Blue Jays ' 23 r...

From the joy of sox | 2 months ago | 2 reads