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Season 17, Episode 9 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, that was recorded Sunday night, Alex Kozora and I start by talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers getting DT Keeanu Benton signed to a four-year, $72 million contract extension a few days ago. Alex and I spend a […]
On Jackie Robinson Day, it would be the A’s who’d strike first. Tyler Soderstrom’s opposite field double brought home Carlos Cortes. This would be the first time in 2026 that the A’s filled the box score in the first inning. They were the only team who hadn’t done so this season. Off the bat, it […]
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We could spend the next 1,000 words breaking down the action of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers in the final game of the regular season. However, nothing structurally or strategically from tonight’s defeat will carry forward into the playoffs. Jake Guentzel, Brayden Point, Anthony Cirelli, J.J. Moser, Ryan McDonagh, and Andrei Vasilevskiy were high-priced fans for the night. The loss didn’t hurt the Lightning and the win didn’t help the Rangers. So, it was meaningles...
The San Diego Padres loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning against Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz. The Padres were trailing the Mariners 6-2, and Fernando Tatis Jr. who did not start the game, came in to pinch-hit for Jake Cronenworth. Tatis Jr. worked the count full against Munoz […]
After a month away from home, Sunderland returned to the Stadium of Light looking to build on the feelgood factor with a visit from relegation-threatened Spurs, who were under new management. Despite our poor Premier League record on Sundays when facing teams not named ‘Newcastle United’ paired with recent performances on International Fans’ Day Weekend […]
Peter Reid’s Sunderland promotion charge had gathered considerable pace since the turn of the year, and with just four points needed from the final four games to confirm the team would play in the top flight next season, the eyes of everyone associated with the club were turned to what would happen when we were […]
I’m going to start this with an apology to those ‘up the road’. For years, I’ve been firmly convinced that our neighbours were the biggest set of entitled wet wipes in football. Punching police horses and wrecking their own city centre in the wake of yet another derby defeat, constantly trying to link themselves to […]
Anthony Gair says… In my opinion, Dan Ballard is the best player in the team, and it’s not even close. We signed him for around £2 million, and I honestly believe he’s priceless now. Every game he’s out there, throwing his body on the line, winning every ball in the air and being an absolute […]
In honor of the Philadelphia Phillies playing host to the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, we here at The Good Phight are launching a yearlong series that focuses on the history of the Phillies and the All-Star Game. Check back regularly for posts about the Phillies participation (or lack thereof) in […]
The Mets had lost seven in a row, including the first two games of the series against the Dodgers. Clay Holmes was taking the mound against Shohei Ohtani, who had a 0.00 ERA up to that point in the season. The Mets needed to change that to change their own fortunes, as they had been […]
For the first time in 15 years, the Rays win on Jackie Robinson Day Donning the light blue Burst jerseys for the first time, Tampa Bay took the field with everyone in uniform wearing number 42, celebrating Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier on this day in 1947. Junior Caminero would provide the offense to […]
I have been very transparent in my love for these two franchises for very different reasons. For the D-Backs, their 2001 World Series win is one of my earliest and most vivid baseball memories while I got to witness the end of Cal Ripken Jr’s magical career and watch multiple waves of success and failure […]
The Kentucky Wildcats are in the trenches, looking to build their roster for their upcoming season. The coaching staff picked up their first commitment from Washington guard Zoom Diallo on Wednesday afternoon, then also picked up a nice return from a 7-footer. Reece Potter, the Miami, Ohio native, took to social media to announce that […]
The Dodgers honored the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson on Wednesday, and then proceeded to back Shohei Ohtani’s gem with four home runs as they swept the New York Mets with a dominant 8-2 victory. Dodgers fans might have been disappointed that they weren’t afforded the opportunity to see Ohtani demonstrate his two-ways powers, […]
Padres 7, Mariners 6 I had some really good chart art cued up, too 🙁 A puffy vest giveaway on a chilly night: Emerson Hancock, +.18 WPA Realizing a vest doesn’t have sleeves: José Ferrer, -.84 WPA Game thread comments of the day: I could not choose between these two, and my hubris has been […]
The Texas Rangers scored five runs but the Athletics of California, United States on planet Earth scored six runs. The Rangers didn’t have many hits on the night — just five total — but two of them contributed to all five of their runs with Corey Seager hitting a two-run home run in the 3rd […]
The Houston Astros beleaguered starting rotation was desperate for a strong starting performance. Spencer Arrighetti, in his first start of the season, delivered. Arrighetti gave the Astros their third quality start of the season, hurling 6 innings of 1 run ball while striking out 10 to lead Houston to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado […]
Tonight’s game felt almost like déjà vu from Tuesday. The Rays (10-7) once again put up eight runs while a prominent Chicago prospect made their major league debut, dealing the White Sox (6-12) back-to-back losses, 8-3. Righthander Sean Burke was doing all right through four innings despite giving up a solo shot to Junior Caminero […]
The Blackhawks ended the 2025-26 season on a positive note, rallying from a two-goal deficit to beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 at the United Center on Wednesday night. San Jose opened the scoring eight minutes into the game when this Mario Ferraro shot was stopped by Spencer Knight but the rebound ricocheted into the net off of Ethan Del Mastro: Ferraro opens the scoring: pic.twitter.com/ERIa1Q2qAQ — BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) April 16, 2026 The Blackhawks did not have a shot on...
The Braves are cruising to start this season, with the second best record in MLB and the best run differential (pending the Dodgers game tonight). While there’s been some good fortune on the pitching side, there has also been some uncharacteristic underperformance from Chris Sale and some bad luck from a few of Atlanta’s bats. […]
Washington picked up its second transfer commitment of the offseason tonight when Gonzaga transfer Steele Venters announced his pledge to the Huskies on social media. The 6’7 Venters averaged 5.0 points per game last season on 36.7% 3-point shooting. This will be Venters’ 7th season on a college roster across 3 schools and all of […]
It’s Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark, the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. So glad to have you stop by. We’ve got a bit of a celebration going on here. You’re welcome to join us. There are still a few tables available. Bring your own beverage. […]
After an off day Thursday, the Dodgers open a four-game weekend wraparound against the Colorado Rockies starting Friday night at Coors Field in Denver. Tyler Glasnow takes the ball in the series opener on Friday. Right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano will be on the mound for Colorado. Friday game info
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The Wolf Pack came up on the wrong side of the final game of the 25 year rivalry between the AHL's Connecticut clubs.