The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to add some mass to the roster during the 2026 NFL draft, especially on the defensive line, given the significant need at nose tackle. Hence, former Missouri defensive tackle Chris McClellan was one of the first prospects in Las Vegas for a top-30 draft visit. The 6-foot-4, 313-pounder could […]
After the Minnesota Wild's statement win over the Dallas Stars on Saturday, fans still found something to complain about. As a lifelong Minnesota fan, I understand being leery. I understand being cautious. Tonight’s Game 2 will give us a little more information about how we should be feeling and whe...
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward isn’t just a great player on the field and a humanitarian off it, he also has his own podcast! Like Behind The Steel Curtain, Heyward’s podcast is part of the Vox Media company. As part of that corporate synergy, we’ve got a special offer for BTSC readers to go […]
The Indianapolis Colts are one of six NFL teams without a first round draft pick on Thursday. GM Chris Ballard never makes bold declarations to set the tone ahead of the NFL Draft, but the tenured architect instead delivered more clarity on the traits he’s looking for in a potential prospect. One may think Ballard […]
One thing I can guarantee is that the Edmonton Oilers coaching staff will be prepared for their opponent. The same goes for Joel Quenneville and the Anaheim Ducks. They’ve likely been holed up in their offices since the moment the regular season ended, balancing their approach between tweaks made specifically for the matchup and improvements…
In an unusual road game on Monday that wraps up a four-game series, the Dodgers try to avoid a third straight defeat at the hands of the Colorado Rockies, twice done in by the bullpen late in games. They’ll do so against a familiar face in José Quintana, a starter they’ve bullied in the NLCS […]
You know the drill. The 2026 NFL Draft is almost upon us, and soon we’ll learn what the Dallas Cowboys will be doing to improve their football team. It’s that magical time of year when we hold our breath that the front office will turn in the cards of the players we love, so we […]
Since the Cubs took two of three from the Phillies last week in Philadelphia, the Cubs swept the Mets and outscored them 18-7, and the Phillies got swept at home by the Braves, outscored 16-3. The Phillies’ flight to Chicago got in after 1 a.m. today after their loss to the Braves Sunday night. So […]
All signs have pointed to the Falcons retaining Kyle Pitts in 2026. He’s signed his franchise tender, is the best receiving tight end on a team that will be spamming that button under Kevin Stefanski, and is coming off a career season that suggest the best is yet to come for the 25-year-old mega-talent. I […]
The Diamondbacks continued to impress on a 6-3 roadtrip. What’s the key for this success to continue? James: Get healthy. Stay healthy. That’s a solid first step. Arizona’s biggest opponent over the last year has been the IL. Also, Michael Soroka has to continue to be the Michael Soroka that he has been, resembling when […]
NFL Draft weekend always brings a different kind of energy and for the Los Angeles Rams that buzz feels especially familiar this year. Under general manager Les Snead, the Rams have built a reputation for being one of the league’s most unpredictable—and aggressive—teams when the clock starts ticking. Whether it’s trading up for a targeted […]
This week, the VEB writing staff is joined by the Athletics’ Eno Sarris! I feel like he needs very little introduction on this site, but we’ll do it anyway! Eno is one of the most well-respected minds in baseball when it comes to analytics, and you can also find his show “Rates and Barrels” on […]
While the NFL league year brings in the start of NFL free agency, the reality is that free agents come and go all the time in the NFL, especially with the Cleveland Browns. GM Andrew Berry is constantly churning the bottom of the roster, looking for ways to improve the team. The next big time […]
As we’re winding down this series, we still have to hit arguably the most important position for the Green Bay Packers in the 2026 draft: cornerback. The position has hit several hitches over the years, in part due to players like Kevin King busting and injuries to promising players like Jaire Alexander and Eric Stokes. […]
The Astros have placed IF Nick Allen on the 10-day IL (retro 4/19) due to mid-back spasms. To take his place on the active roster, the Astros selected IF Braden Shewmake (#28)to the Major League roster. To make room for Shewmake on 40-man roster, the Astros transferred RHP Cristian Javier to the 60-day IL. RHP J.P. France has been outrighted to Triple […]
There are several directions in which the Pittsburgh Steelers can go when they are on the clock Thursday night in the first round of the NFL Draft. With Broderick Jones potentially not being ready for training camp due to a neck injury, offensive tackle is a bigger need than it would have been had that […]
We’ve reached the end of Big Ten play on the courts, which means our attention turns to postseason play for Northwestern tennis. The No. 57 women’s team (14-11, 6-7 B1G) has locked down the No. 10-seed in the conference tournament after bouncing back from a narrow defeat at the hands of 45th-ranked Maryland (16-6, 8-5 […]
Are you just sick of talking about how loaded the Georgia Bulldogs tight end room is, and how Elijah Griffin suddenly looks like Hercules and Adonis’s more muscular younger brother? Me neither. That’s why I’ll be listening to the guy who MaconDawg rents his used banjos from on WFOY in St. Augustine(102.1 FM/1240 AM) this afternoon […]
Potential next contract scenarios for Lamar Jackson, Matthew Stafford, Baker Mayfield, Jacoby Brissett, Bryce Young, and C.J. Stroud, including valuations for each.
On Thursday, we published the first round of our seventh annual WCG Member Chicago Bears Mock Draft contest, and while we had some good mocks, it’s now time for the Final Round of voting! With our move to WordPress, we no longer have the ability to embed polls here, so we’ll have to conduct the […]
The Nats were able to salvage their weekend series against the San Francisco Giants with a 3-0 win on Sunday, and now they’re slated to play host to the red-hot Atlanta Braves. Zack Littell gave up 6 runs in the 2nd inning of Game 1 to essentially put the game out of reach, as Daylen […]
The Wisconsin Badgers had a big week last week in the transfer portal, securing the commitments of George Washington guard Trey Autry, Miami (OH) wing Eian Elmer, and Hofstra center Victory Onuetu. All three filled the top needs Wisconsin had entering the month, and should fit into the rotation next season with a new-look team. […]
The Texans need help on offense, and it would make sense for them to plan for the future by targeting a tight end early in the draft. Offensive coordinator Nick Caley is a former tight ends coach, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see Houston show interest in some of the top prospects at the […]
One of the Miami Dolphins' top draft prospects may need a little more pre-draft attention after the latest medical report.
The Alabama Crimson Tide traveled to Austin, Texas to take on the second ranked Texas Longhorns this past weekend. The Tide lost their second straight SEC series, losing Friday 10-2, Saturday 3-1, but pulled out game three by a score of 2-1. Alabama fell to 28-13 overall and 9-9 in the SEC. Texas improved to […]