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Joe Morgan goes 6-for-6 at the plate

Joe Morgan goes 6-for-6 at the plate kkundahl Wed, 2026-07-08 10:54 A record-tying performance during his first full season proved “Little Joe” could produce in big ways. Abbey Dempsey Joe Morgan’s words during his 1990 Hall of Fame induction ring charmingly ironic for a man responsible for one of Houston’s most historic days at the plate. “For me, the game has never been about numbers,” Morgan said on Aug. 6, 1990, in Cooperstown. “It’s only been about winning.” Morga...

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Padres sale could be soon

With the start of Spring Training Feb. 11 in Peoria, Ariz., the San Diego Padres are nearing the end of their offseason plans and beginning their final approach to the 2026 season. Although there have been no major league roster additions since December, the team has not been totally inactive. News broke late Tuesday that […]

Report: Heat are a ‘strong preference’ for Ja Morant

Whether the Miami Heat acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo or not over the next 23 or so hours, the pathway for acquiring Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant became a whole lot easier. With Memphis shipping Jaren Jackson Jr. off to Utah Tuesday, the already-low price for Ja Morant continued to sink. All signs point to Memphis […] The post Report: Heat are a ‘strong preference’ for Ja Morant appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Cubs position player pitchers: Reese McGuire

Reese McGuire came to the Cubs and produced when they really needed him — right after Miguel Amaya suffered an oblique injury in May. McGuire homered twice in his first game as a Cub and was a suitable backup for Carson Kelly the rest of the year. The Cubs, as you know, had fallen far […]

Flyers GM Danny Briere: The first 1000 days

February 4 marks 1000 days since the interim tag was removed from Philadelphia Flyers General Manager Danny Briere. After a short trial run following the firing of Chuck Fletcher, Briere was given the reins, hoping to shed some of the contracts and players who were no longer fitting, swapping them off for picks, trying to change the team through the draft, and making a handful of deals that were somewhat outside the box. The jury is still out on a few of the draft picks, and will be for probab...

The case for a (qualified) Bucks tank

This season has been a miserable one for the Bucks, whose record will only get worse now that Giannis is out for an extended period (again). Simply put, they are a bad team that, for the first time in a long time, sits at the lunch table with the NBA’s bottom-feeders as opposed to its […]

Stefon Diggs explains origins of Patriots’ touchdown celebration

On their way to the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots had their fair share of opportunities to celebrate. They won 14 regular season games plus three playoff contests, and along the way scored 64 touchdowns. On several of those, the Patriots’ players and even head coach Mike Vrabel brought out a unique celebration: covering […]

Cavs are receiving trade interest in former All-Star center

The Cleveland Cavaliers have made two big moves already at the trade deadline. It’s unlikely that they make another core-altering trade, but you never want to rule things out with this front office. If they did want to make an additional deal, it’s clear that other teams are interested in big man Jarrett Allen. According […]

NHL suspends Caleb Jones for 20 games for violating terms of Performance Enhancing Substances

Defenseman Caleb Jones has been suspended for 20 games by the NHL From the league:  Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones has been suspended for 20 games, without pay, for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program. Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the suspension is accompanied by mandatory referral to the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance […]

Why the Jaren Jackson Jr.-Jazz trade helps Miami Heat ahead of deadline

With over 48 hours until the NBA Trade Deadline, the Memphis Grizzlies sent shockwaves around the NBA by trading star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz in an eight-player, three-pick blockbuster. The deal materalized out of thin air. And while the Heat weren’t direclty involved in the deal, it could affect their plans […] The post Why the Jaren Jackson Jr.-Jazz trade helps Miami Heat ahead of deadline appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

40 in 40: George Kirby tried something new

The grass isn’t always greener. The skies, famously, aren’t liable to be much bluer elsewhere either. George Kirby has thrived in Seattle. A perfect fit for the Mariners as an organization, obsessed as they are with avoiding free passes and controlling the count and zone. Intense on the mound and, seemingly, off of it, Kirby […]