Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong captures the Rawlings Platinum Glove, becoming only the second Cub (after Anthony Rizzo in 2016) to do so and the second NL outfielder ever awarded since 2011. He repeats as the NL Gold Glove winner and helped the Cubs secure the team Gold Glove for a second straight year. Crow-Armstrong led MLB in Outs Above Average (25), Fielding Run Value (26) and Range (23), posted 34 career 5‑star catches – the most in the Statcast era – and ranked second in the league with eight such catches this season. His elite defense earned the honor after a narrow loss to Fernando Tatis Jr. the prior year.
The Denver Broncos are probing the tight‑end market ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline, even reaching out about Arizona Cardinals All‑Pro Trey McBride. Despite Denver’s 6‑2 AFC West lead, starter Evan Engram has only 13 catches for 136 yards and a TD in eight games, prompting the “outrageous” inquiry—McBride hails from Fort Morgan, CO, and once idolized the Broncos. McBride leads the league with 66 receptions, including a TD against Denver in Week 7. The Cardinals rebuffed the request, and no offer or compensation was confirmed, leaving Denver to continue its search for tight‑end help.
The Yankees shouldn't be waiting around to make coaching staff changes.
Georgia Tech (2-6) hosts ACC contender Louisville (5-3) on Nov. 7 at 7:30 pm on ACC Network. The Yellow Jackets are shorthanded, with DE Jordan Boyd out, RB Shane Marshall questionable and quarterback Alberto Mendoza uncertain after coach Brent Key promises a Thursday night decision; backup Grady Adamson may start. Louisville’s balanced offense is favored to dominate Tech’s weakened defense, according to advanced stats. Tune in via ACC Network, 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan, SiriusXM 176/234, or the Georgia Tech app for live coverage.
James Reimer’s stint with the New York Rangers ends after a single 20‑minute appearance, where he allowed two early goals in a 6‑3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Oct. 26. After clearing waivers, he returns to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack, serving as an emergency backup while the Rangers settle on Dylan Garand and Joonas Korpisalo after Igor Shesterkin’s season‑ending knee injury. The piece also notes John Tavares’s potential return to the Maple Leafs lineup after a nine‑game lower‑body injury layoff and highlights other league updates, including Pavel Dorofeyev’s hot‑streak goal and Tye Kartye’s top‑six impact.
It appears there are two front-runners for Jonathan Taylor.
The St. Louis Cardinals' Double-A team, the Ozarks Springbirds, just parted ways with manager Patrick Anderson. Given the team's success over the past two seasons, it seems like an odd decision.
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Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo, the 2025 fourth‑round pick who’s already posted 418 yards and two TDs in seven games, is listed as doubtful for Week 9 versus the Philadelphia Eagles due to a hamstring injury. The 24‑year‑old recovered from a dislocated ankle last season and flashed his talent with a 124‑yard, one‑TD performance in the Giants’ 27‑21 overtime win over Houston. New York sits atop the NFC East at 4‑2‑1, making Skattebo’s availability a key factor as the team eyes its first division title this season.
With the 2026 NFL trade deadline looming on Nov. 10, the biggest buzz centers on Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, who may head to the New York Giants—the only team reportedly offering a serious package, though still below the Colts' asking price of a future first‑rounder or a McCaffrey‑style haul. Wideout Josh Downs is also on the move, likely for a fourth‑round pick, with the Chiefs, Steelers and 49ers showing interest. Meanwhile, the Vikings, struggling under Kyler Murray's low QBR, are exploring quarterback options instead of a running back. The Jacksonville Jaguars field interest in Pro Bowl receiver Brian Thomas Jr., but his value as a downfield threat and locker‑room popularity may keep him in Jacksonville.
The Detroit Tigers announce their 2027 coaching lineup, adding Kyle Hudson and Martín Maldonado while Ryan Sienko expands to bullpen coach and Scott Peters joins as medical director. Three Tigers—Kevin McGonigle, Riley Greene, and Dillon Dingler—make the Silver Slugger finalist list, with McGonigle also crowned 2026 Tiger of the Year by the Detroit BBWAA. The roundup also touches on free‑agency moves and the looming MLB lockout, plus assorted league news like a new Hall‑of‑Fame ballot and upcoming manager searches.
The Good Phight debates whether the Phillies should trade closer Jhoan Duran after his late‑season acquisition. While Duran stabilizes the bullpen, his market value is soaring, prompting speculation about swapping him for a top prospect to boost the Phillies' weak farm system. The author argues keeping Duran is crucial for a playoff push, noting Alex McFarlane can’t reliably replace him and the trade cost would outweigh benefits—unless the team flounders by the deadline.
As the MLB GM meetings approach, the Baltimore Orioles are reportedly ready to trade anyone except Pete Alonso. While marquee players like Gunnar Henderson, Samuel Basallo, Shane Baz and Kyle Bradish are likely off‑limits, the club may flip move‑able assets such as Colton Cowser, Blaze Alexander or Coby Mayo in a larger deal. Top prospect second baseman Jackson Holliday emerges as the most plausible trade candidate, with internal options at second base and his prospect pedigree offering value. The O’s aim to shake up a roster that’s underperformed for two seasons, though big moves this November remain unlikely until 2027 rules are clear.
LSU’s defense faces Alabama’s dual‑threat quarterback Keelon Russell and WR Ryan Coleman‑Williams in a pivotal home matchup on Nov. 7, 2026. Russell has struggled on the road, posting a 1:1 TD‑INT ratio, five sacks and just 147 passing yards against Tennessee, while Alabama’s offense averages 38 points per game but converts only 43% of third‑downs. LSU capitalizes on its line, boasting 34 sacks (24 at home) and hopes to pressure Russell, especially if Alabama’s center Racin Delgatty and guard William Sanders remain sidelined. The Tigers enter as six‑point favorites, and the article previews a defensive battle that could keep Russell uncomfortable all night.
The New York Giants are pivoting to Justice Hill as a backup plan after reports that a trade for Jonathan Taylor stalled and the Ravens refuse to move Derrick Henry, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Hill, a versatile pass‑catching back who posted a 65‑yard TD and averaged 5 yards per carry with 39 receptions for 389 yards in 2024, could pair with Giants’ power runner Cam Skattebo to boost New York’s backfield before the NFL trade deadline. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings have entered the race for Colts star Jonathan Taylor, keeping the trade market active as the deadline approaches.
The Boston Bruins return home ahead of their Sunday showdown with the Florida Panthers, with Michael DiPietro riding a four‑game win streak and a .925 save percentage that ranks in the NHL’s top five. Jeremy Swayman is slated to start, while Providence’s Mikey Eyssimont sparks the AHL with a natural hat trick that lifted the P‑Bruins to a 5‑4 comeback win. Elsewhere, the Michkov‑Tocchet drama heats up in Philadelphia, the Penguins consider rapid trades after a 6‑2 loss to Boston, and Detroit eyes a Dylan Larkin‑Simon Edvinsson package. The Daily Bean also previews the day's NHL slate, including Panthers‑Capitals and Rangers‑Kraken.
With the NFL trade deadline looming, the New York Giants, Denver Broncos and Minnesota Vikings lose a major option: Derrick Henry will not be on the market until after Nov. 10. Teams eyeing a running back upgrade must now focus on Jonathan Taylor or Tony Pollard, but a Taylor deal could demand a first‑round pick or a package akin to the 49ers‑Panthers McCaffrey trade (future second‑ to fifth‑rounders). Henry, despite his age and lower contract, is off‑limits until the deadline, and league sources say the Ravens have no intention of moving him before the trade window closes.
The New York Giants are scouting the Ravens for a running‑back upgrade, but they aren’t after star Derrick Henry. According to Adam Schefter and a quote‑tweet from Patricia Traina, the Giants inquired about Justice Hill, the 28‑year‑old who’s had his best season yet with 240 yards and a 7.3‑yard average through nine games, including an 85‑yard, nine‑carry performance capped by a 65‑yard TD against Jacksonville. With Cam Skylight battling injuries and fumble concerns, Hill offers a change‑of‑pace option at a lower cost than pursuing Jonathan Taylor or Henry, potentially strengthening the Giants’ NFC East push.
The Opener edition celebrates defense with Hall‑of‑Famer Jim Kaat’s birthday and highlights major award winners. Cubs outfielder Pete Crow‑Armstrong and Blue Jays’ Cody Bellinger each claim the 2026 Platinum Glove, marking their first league‑wide defensive honor, while Bellinger also secures a Gold Glove and is a front‑runner for NL MVP on Nov 12. Rawlings names the Cubs and Blue Jays as team Gold Glove winners—Chicago leads the majors with 72 Outs Above Average and +115 DRS, Toronto posts +51 DRS. Washington caps a busy day by extending Jacob Young (4‑yr, $23 M) and adding reliever Reiver Sanmartín from the Giants.
The Seattle Kraken host the New York Rangers at Climate Pledge Arena on Nov. 7, with the puck dropping at 2 p.m. PT. The game marks the Kraken’s final home stop before the NHL Global Series in Finland and features Military Appreciation Night. Key notes include Jagger Firkus’s recall, Curtis Douglass moving to IR, and Josh Mahura’s 100th Kraken game. Berkly Catton extends his franchise‑record point streak for a 20‑year‑old to seven games, while Brandon Montour logs points in five straight home matches. Projected lineups list B. McMann, Beniers, Eberle for Seattle and Dorofeyev, Zibanejad, Lafrenière for New York. The matchup streams on Prime Video, airs on KONG TV, and radios on KJR 950 AM.
John Harbaugh says the New York Giants hope to have both running back Cam Skattebo and receiver Malik Nabers suited up for the Week 9 showdown at the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 7. While Skattebo’s hamstring injury remains unresolved, Harbaugh keeps his status open, and Nabers, who fully participated in practice, is a virtual lock to play. The Giants aim to protect their NFC East lead and chase a fifth win. After Philadelphia, they host Washington on Nov. 12, then face Jacksonville on Nov. 22 and Indianapolis on Nov. 29.
The Philadelphia Eagles have added quarterback Tanner McKee to the trade‑deadline watch list, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer. The move follows his surprise benching for Joe Milton III against the New York Giants, despite head coach Nick Sirianni calling McKee “our guy” earlier in the week. McKee, who stepped in after Jalen Hurts’s season‑ending injury, went 2‑3 as starter, completing 72 of 114 passes for 638 yards, two TDs and two interceptions, and is now listed as questionable with a rib injury. With Philadelphia sitting 2‑6 on a six‑game skid and the trade deadline looming on Tuesday, the Eagles may look to move McKee quickly.
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the appointment of Caroline Perry as chief operating officer, effective November 30, succeeding retiring COO Bob Wolfe. Perry joins as an EVP after 16 years with the San Diego Padres, where she helped secure the 2016 All‑Star Game, develop Gallagher Square and boost sales in 2012 and 2026. She becomes one of only three female COOs in MLB, highlighting growing opportunities for women in senior sports roles. The move underscores the Dodgers’ focus on strong off‑field leadership alongside their on‑field success.
Tarik Skubal’s free‑agency market heats up as Jon Heyman projects a seven‑year, $382.5 million deal for the two‑time Cy Young winner. The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets lead the bidding, while the Chicago Cubs admit they want him but doubt they can match the price. Skubal, acquired by the Dodgers at the trade deadline, posted a 5‑2 record with a 2.61 ERA in ten starts. He finished the season 12‑7 with a 2.72 ERA, 186 strikeouts over 158.2 innings and turns 30 in November. With the CBA expiring Dec. 1, teams hope to lock in a contract before a potential lockout.
With just 25 days before the MLB owners' lockout, the Cubs’ offseason remains quiet, but several storylines surface. Craig Counsell’s mentorship helps Pete Crow‑Armstrong emerge as a draft‑season star, while Alex Bregman’s 5.5 fWAR finish hints at continued growth. Analysts tout pitcher Kaima Taira as a $15 M bargain and prospect Kade Snell as a fall‑season breakout. MLB Pipeline’s No. 35 prospect Hartshorn could reach the majors by 2027, and Seiya Suzuki’s .270/.841 line fuels speculation about his next destination. Meanwhile, construction for the 2027 All‑Star Game adds new bollards at Wrigley Field, and a fresh drainage system is underway.