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Cardinals Add Daniel Eagen In Lars Nootbaar Trade With Diamondbacks

The D-backs parted with two Double-A pitching prospects to add lefthanded-hitting MLB outfielder Lars Nootbaar. The post Cardinals Add Daniel Eagen In Lars Nootbaar Trade With Diamondbacks appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .

Yankees GM Brian Cashman’s Adley Rutschman admission after trade deadline will frustrate fans

The New York Yankees were not overly active at the MLB Trade Deadline. The team got prospects from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Camilo Doval. They also added Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals. The Yankees also added Heliot Ramos in a trade with the San Francisco Giants. While the moves made were […] The post Yankees GM Brian Cashman’s Adley Rutschman admission after trade deadline will frustrate fans appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dodgers on Deck: Tuesday, August 4 at Cubs

Tarik Skubal will make his Dodgers debut on Tuesday night against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. It will be the first career start for the two-time Cy Young Award winner at the friendly confines in Chicago. The Dodgers on Sunday acquired Skubal from the Detroit Tigers for River Ryan, Zyhir Hope, and Brady Smith. […]

Atlanta Braves Set to Cut 7-Year MLB Veteran To Activate Ha-Seong Kim

Now that the dust has settled on the MLB trade deadline, the Atlanta Braves will prepare to take on the Miami Marlins in a 3-game series, starting on Tuesday evening. Atlanta made a few notable trades, which included adding Lane Thomas, Brent Suter, and Tyler Mahle, while offloading Eli White and Joey Bart. One post-deadline […] The post Atlanta Braves Set to Cut 7-Year MLB Veteran To Activate Ha-Seong Kim appeared first on HEAVY .

MLB

NBA Teams Paid Stunning $1.3 Billion for Injured Players

A healthy roster has become one of the NBA’s most valuable assets. Last season offered a costly reminder, as teams committed more than $1.3 billion in guaranteed pay to players who missed time, per CasinoGuru. Casino Guru’s data team reached that total after reviewing Spotrac’s NBA injury tracker for the 2025-26 campaign. The research counted […] The post NBA Teams Paid Stunning $1.3 Billion for Injured Players appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA

Heat Trade Pitch Reunites Damian Lillard With Giannis in Blockbuster 3-Team Deal

The Miami Heat could look at its current offseason dealings and be satisfied at the reaction following a disappointing 2025-26 season.  Acquiring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was the pick of the bunch. However, the franchise could still explore further additions to boost contention hopes. One potential idea could be reuniting Antetokounmpo with Damian Lillard, who […] The post Heat Trade Pitch Reunites Damian Lillard With Giannis in Blockbuster 3-Team Deal appeared first on HEAVY .

Marshall Faulk invites Super Bowl champion to Southern University practice

Southern University head coach Marshall Faulk is leaning on one of the NFL’s most accomplished offensive minds as he prepares for his first season leading the Jaguars. According to WBRZ, former St. Louis Rams offensive coordinator Mike Martz spent the past four days at Southern football practice, working alongside Faulk and the Jaguars coaching staff. […] The post Marshall Faulk invites Super Bowl champion to Southern University practice appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NFL

Red Sox add Eli White in trade with Braves

The Boston Red Sox were active at the MLB trade deadline as they look to lock down a postseason berth. The big news of the day was the blockbuster trade for Adley Rutschman with the Baltimore Orioles. However, they did make another notable deal with the Atlanta Braves. The Red Sox have acquired outfielder Eli […] The post Red Sox add Eli White in trade with Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LA Rams’ 24-Catch Tight End Sidelined With Training Camp Injury

The Los Angeles Rams put together a crowded tight end room, leaving several players to fight for snaps during training camp.Sean McVay made it clear Monday that Davis Allen remains part of the plan.Allen is dealing with a quad injury, and the Rams intend to give him time before he returns since it’s a soft-tissue […] The post LA Rams’ 24-Catch Tight End Sidelined With Training Camp Injury appeared first on HEAVY .

Alex DeBrincat reportedly won’t take discount in Red Wings extension after Dylan Larkin’s trade request

Extending Alex DeBrincat's contract is an absolute must for the Detroit Red Wings—especially with Dylan Larkin determined to leave—but it will come at a steep price. With Dylan Larkin having one foot out the door, the Detroit Red Wings must keep more foundational players from leaving. Chief among them is Alex DeBrincat , who is entering a contract year in the 2026-27 NHL season and whose future remains up in the air. Reports indicate DeBrincat won’t ask for a trade, and his intention is...

Boston College fired longtime MBB broadcasters because new coach Luke Murray didn’t want anyone tied to old staff

Boston College fired its longtime men’s basketball radio broadcasters, telling both that the decision came directly from new head coach Luke Murray, who didn’t want anyone in his program’s orbit who’d been associated with the previous coaching staff. Kevin Collins and Josh Maurer had called Boston College basketball together for nine years, with Collins in…

Eagles Rookie Makai Lemon Mysteriously Exits Practice

As the Philadelphia Eagles worked through another training camp session indoors due to the bad weather on Monday, August 3, the team watched its rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon leave early. Multiple reporters in attendance made it clear that Lemon was present at the start of practice. There wasn’t a specific moment where Lemon clearly […] The post Eagles Rookie Makai Lemon Mysteriously Exits Practice appeared first on HEAVY .

Grading the Twins’ trade deadline

The Twins came into the trade deadline with three clear goals: improve the bullpen, rotation depth, and find a way to get into the playoffs. With the Tigers, Royals, and Orioles pivoting to sell mode, the path became clearer for GM Jeremy Zoll and owner Tom Pohlad, even if the playoff odds don’t yet reflect […]

Mistretta’s Musings: 2026 MLB trade deadline proved Dodgers are what Yankees used to be

There was a time when the New York Yankees were MLB’s most feared team. They were willing to spend big in free agency and for trades to improve their roster. After all, it isn’t an accident that the Yankees have 27 championships — far more than any other big league ball club. However, the Yankees […] The post Mistretta’s Musings: 2026 MLB trade deadline proved Dodgers are what Yankees used to be appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cardinals Land Diamondbacks’ Pitching Prospect in Lars Nootbaar Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals have dealt Lars Nootbaar to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Per Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro, the headlining prospect in the return is right-hander Daniel Eagen. Sandro Santana a left-handed reliever in Double A is also going to St. Louis. And there will a player to be named later. Plus Eagan. So three players […] The post Cardinals Land Diamondbacks’ Pitching Prospect in Lars Nootbaar Deal appeared first on HEAVY .

Byron Scott unconvinced by LeBron James-led 76ers hype

The Philadelphia 76ers have become one of the NBA’s most talked-about teams after adding LeBron James, but former Lakers star Byron Scott believes talent alone does not guarantee a championship. Speaking on his “Byron Scott’s Fast Break” podcast, Scott pointed to the 2003-04 Los Angeles Lakers as proof that assembling a star-studded roster does not […] The post Byron Scott unconvinced by LeBron James-led 76ers hype appeared first on TalkBasket.net .