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Louisville’s top defensive performer from the 2025 season is running it back for 2026. Clev Lubin, who established himself as arguably the second best best edge rusher in the ACC this season, says he’s coming back for one last ride as a Cardinal next season. In his first season after transferring in from Coastal Carolina, […]
Back in October, I took a look at Paul Toboni’s history of drafts with the Boston Red Sox in hopes of finding a clear trend in his draft philosophy. What I discovered was a tendency to target hitters in the first round, up the middle position players, and big-time strikeout stuff when he does go […]
The Red Sox have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with outfielder Matt Fraizer, as was first reported by Chase Ford of MiLB Central. The deal, which Fraizer himself confirmed on Instagram, does not include an invite to major league spring training. Fraizer, who turns 28 later this month, has spent the entirety … Continue reading "Red Sox agree to minor league deal with former Pirates farmhand Matt Fraizer"
Let’s just say that Daniel Descalso was no one’s favorite Cub. He was signed after the Cubs traded Tommy La Stella to the Angels for a minor leaguer who never pitched in a single game in the Cubs organization, much less in the majors. Then TLS went on to have a monster first half in […]
It still seems weird to write about the Transfer Portal in a positive light. Let’s be honest, last year was the first actual year Clemson used the portal and it certainly helped, though maybe not as much as everyone hoped. Yes, there was griping last year, but it wasn’t as bad as previous seasons. The […]
We’re slowly approaching the end of our Season In Review series, which means Spring Training isn’t far away. Right-handed reliever Anthony Maldonado made it back to the big leagues for the second consecutive year but only made it into six games for the Athletics. Now he’s set to pitch for a division rival next year […]
The Jays signed Jeff Hoffman to a three-year, $33 million contract, before the 2025 season, after deciding not to sign Jordan Romano. Romano ended up with the Phillies, Hoffman’s former team, and had 8 saves and an 8.23 ERA in 49 games. It turned out the Jays were right not to sign him. Hoffman had […]
Obviously, things have changed considerably in the last 24 hours. The signing of Tatsuya Imai changes the pitching landscape considerably. So, one name that was included with the starters will now move to the bullpen. However, before we get there we need to take a step back and look at bases per out in some […]
Louisville Cardinals (11-2, 1-0) at Stanford Cardinal (11-3, 0-1) Game Time: 8 p.m. Location: Maples Pavilion: Stanford, Calif. Television: ACC Network Announcers: Chris Sylvester (play-by-play) and Ben Braun (analysis) Favorite: Louisville by 9.5 Series: Louisville leads, 4-0 Last Meeting: Louisville won, 75-73, on March 13, 2025 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals in Charlotte Series History: Projected Starting Lineups: Louisville Stanford Injury Reports: […]
With the MLB off-season roughly half over and a new year upon us, it’s a good time to look ahead. You know, fresh starts and all of that. Dave Dombrowski has not given the Phillies the facelift many of you reading this wanted to see after a second straight season in which they won the […]
For the first time, we’re publishing an installment of the 2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List that is actually in 2026. And for those of you unfamiliar with how time works, the rest of them will be in 2026, too. The last chapter of the CPL was not only the final 2025 installment, but […]
Deciding on the best player to wear the captain’s armband can be quite tricky, especially when factoring in player form, team performance, and fixture difficulty. Below are some captaincy options you can consider if you already own them or plan to bring them in with a transfer ahead of the Gameweek 20 deadline. Erling Haaland […]
It has been an absolute joy getting to see Andrew McCutchen rejoin the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2023 after playing elsewhere for five seasons. McCutchen has been signing one-year deals in the offseason over the last couple of seasons, but now as the Pirates are investing in their lineup more than ever he remains unsigned with […]
When it comes to the fundamental principles of my sports fandom, I really am a very simple guy. There is one basic tenet. The Golden Rule. The First Commandment. To Hell with Boston. In all sports. Then. Now. Forever. At the inevitable heat death of the universe, only my loathing of Boston sports will remain. […]
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has confirmed that Ronald Araujo is back with the group after taking a five-week mental health break at the end of November following a very difficult night in the Champions League defeat away to Chelsea. Flick revealed Araujo is not 100% physically ready to return to play and will give the […]
December results There hadn’t been a lot of activity from the D-backs, to sway the numbers in last month’s poll. We’d signed James McCann, but that had basically been it, bar some winnowing out of the chaff from the roster, and various minor-league movies. Unsurprisingly, this did not translate into a great deal of variation […]
Mizzou vs Florida When | 7:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, January 3rd Where | Mizzou Arena; Columbia, MO TV | SEC Network Radio | Tiger Radio Network Twitter | @MizzouHoops ESPN win probability | 33.2% chance The Starters Mizzou (10-3) G: Anthony Robinson II (JR, 10.9 PPG) G: Annor Boateng (SO, 4.9 PPG) G: Jacob Crews (SR, 13.9 PPG) F: Mark Mitchell (SR, 17.2 PPG) […]
The Cincinnati Reds continued to add to their bullpen depth this week, albeit again on the frugal side of the transaction tree. As Francys Romero reported, the Reds are bringing in right-hander Yunior Marte on a minor league deal that includes an invite to spring training in Goodyear, a deal that will pay him some […]
The Rangers are unbeaten outdoors, and history says strange heroes thrive under the open sky.
Salary arbitration season is upon us, with the exchange date coming next Thursday, January 8. Among the four Dodgers eligible for arbitration this offseason, Brusdar Graterol has the easiest salary to predict. Brusdar Graterol did not pitch at all during 2025 as he recovered from surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. […]
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. First up, we’ll highlight the first men to ever represent the Phillies […]
Happy New Year, Padres fans! With the start of 2026, baseball fans’ minds turn to the countdown to Spring Training and Opening Day of the season. For the San Diego Padres, there is still a lot to be settled before the start of Spring Training in about six weeks. President of baseball operations/general manager A.J. […]
Name: Daiverson Gutierrez Position: C Born: 09/11/2005 (Age 20 season in 2026) Height: 5’11” Weight: 205 lbs. Bats/Throws: R/R Acquired: IFA, January 15, 2023 (Caracas, Venezuela) 2025 Stats: 91 G, 327 AB, .242/.362/.309, 79 H, 10 2B, 0 3B, 4 HR, 53 BB, 58 K, 6/10 SB, .279 BABIP (Single-A) The Mets made Venezuelan catcher […]
David Cone turns 63 today. Cone had two short stints with the Blue Jays. The Jays traded for him in 1992 at the end of August. We were in first place, 2.5 games ahead of the Baltimore Orioles. We were doing alright except for the 5th starter spot. Dave Stieb had the role, but his […]
With three months to go before the season begins, the American League Central seems to be once again wide open. Just six games separated three teams last year, and none has made a move to separate themselves yet this year. With several free agents still unsigned, there are still opportunities for Central teams to make […]