Wide receiver Stefon Digits urges the Washington Commanders to focus on controllable factors ahead of their Week 9 showdown with the Los Angeles Rams. The team sits 2-4-1, third in the NFC East behind the Giants (4-2-1) and Cowboys (3-5), but a win could thrust them into a first‑place battle next week. Diggs, now shouldering a larger role after Terry McLaurin’s injury, has 27 catches for 252 yards and five touchdowns this season. He humorously says he “wishes the worst” for rival teams but stresses taking one game at a time.
The Philadelphia Eagles bench third‑year QB Tanner McKee after a 0‑3 start, handing the reins to Joe Milton for Sunday’s showdown with the New York Giants. McKee, who replaced Jalen Hurts following a lung‑blood‑clot diagnosis, posted 638 yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions and a 63.2% completion rate in three games, including a 27‑10 loss to Washington where he threw an interception and lost a fumble. He said head coach Nick Sirianni called him directly to deliver the news and praised the coach’s transparency. The Eagles, now 2‑6, hope Milton can spark the offense.
Saint Louis defeated Missouri 90–84 without Robbie Avila as five Billikens scored in double figures in the renewed in-state rivalry.
ESPN's Adam Schefter added that the Cardinals have zero intention of trading the two-time Pro Bowler.
The New York Rangers kick off a four‑game road swing Saturday night at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, taking on the Kraken at 5 p.m. ET. Riding a two‑game winning streak – highlighted by Pavel Dorofeyev’s late power‑play goal and Tye Kartye’s game‑winner against Philadelphia – the Rangers (9‑7‑1) aim to improve a 1‑5‑1 road record. Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo returns from injury, though Dylan Garand could start. Seattle (9‑5‑1) enters the game 7‑2‑1 all‑time against New York and boasts a seven‑game point streak from center Berkly Catton. The preview lists the projected NYR lineup and streaming options on MSG.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The No. 7 Louisville women's basketball team (2-0) is on the road for the first time this season as they head to Evansville to take on Southern Indiana (0-2). The Cardinals and Screaming Eagles will square off to close out the opening week of the season on Sunday, November 8, with tip set for 4pm and it will be streamed on ESPN+.
The Ravens cleared $8.66 million in cap space by converting DT Nnamdi Madubuike’s base salary to a signing bonus, enabling the acquisition of quarterback Jacoby Brissett and a 2027 fifth‑round pick from the Cardinals for a 2027 fourth‑rounder and a 2028 seventh‑rounder. The move also saw the release of backup QB Austin Reed, who never appeared in a regular‑season snap. With Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley on injured reserve, Baltimore, now 4‑5, looks to debut 33‑year‑old Brissett in Week 10 against the Chargers.
The Denver Broncos reportedly made overtures to the Arizona Cardinals with an eye toward acquiring their best player, only to be rebuffed.
The St. Louis Cardinals have been mentioned as a team organizing a meeting for Japanese pitching prospect Shoki Oda. He
A Field Gulls poll reveals only 33% of Seahawks fans think Sam Darnold will still be the starter in 2027 after a rocky 4-4 start. Critics blame his struggles and recent injuries on a new offensive scheme under coordinator Brian Fleury, a former Shanahan protégé, as well as a regressing O‑line and misfiring receivers. While the defense remains a top‑three unit, fans are split on the team’s direction—73% doubt the season’s trajectory. The upcoming Week 9 clash with the Arizona Cardinals, amid a bleak injury report, will be a key test of the Hawks’ “next man up” resolve.
The Seattle Mariners announce Washington native Tanner Swanger as their new bench coach, a move praised by a former colleague of former manager Jason Kanzler. Meanwhile, the Washington Nationals lock outfielder Jacob Young to a four‑year, $23 million extension, and the New York Mets re‑sign right‑hander Robert Stock to a one‑year deal. The St. Louis Cardinals promote assistant GM Rob Cerfolio to general manager, and the Toronto Blue Jays distance themselves from Islamophobic posts by outfielder Anthony Santander. Additionally, Corbin Carroll is cleared after elbow surgery and Mariner prospect Eudy Yuten makes Ben Balder’s top 10 international 2027 prospects list.
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong captures his second consecutive Gold Glove and earns the 2026 NL Rawlings Platinum Glove, marking him as the league's top defender. He joins former teammate Cody Bellinger, the AL Platinum Glove winner, and becomes only the second Cub—after Anthony Rizzo in 2016—to claim the Platinum award. Chicago also repeats as the NL Gold Glove Team champions, highlighting the Cubs' defensive dominance alongside their record‑setting offense in 2026. The article links to a six‑minute highlight reel of Crow‑Armstrong’s stellar play.
Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. becomes the first player ever to win the MLB Heart & Hustle Award three times, a honor that recognizes passion, teamwork and community impact. The award, voted on by fans, alumni and players, highlights Witt’s consistent performance and leadership over his first five MLB seasons. The article also notes new Royals assistant hitting coach Hunter Mense’s sports‑psychology background and outlines free‑agent targets like Taylor Ward, while mentioning recent league moves and off‑field news.
Nick Morabito, the Mets’ 2022 second‑round pick from Gonzaga College High School, finally debuted in 2026 after a brief May call‑up and a September stint. In 19 games he went 8-for-41 (.195) with four RBI, three walks and no homers, but shone defensively with a +3 OAA rating. He collected a perfect 2‑for‑2 game against the Rays, driving in three runs, and showed the speed that defined his minor‑league career (172 steals in 414 games). While his offensive impact was limited, his defense and baserunning could earn him a fourth‑outfielder or pinch‑runner role on a Mets outfield already anchored by Soto, Benge and Ewing.
The Colorado Rockies lag far behind every NL West rival in free‑agent activity, signing just 90 total agreements (23 MLB, 67 MiLB) from 2020‑2026 versus at least 137 for each other team. Their top ten free‑agent contracts total $239 million and have produced a negative –3.5 rWAR, with Kris Bryant, Michael Lorenzen and Jurickson Profar each delivering below‑replacement value. By contrast, the Dodgers’ comparable deals generate +68.6 rWAR at $11.4 M per win, while the Padres achieve +39.7 rWAR for $6.2 M per win. The analysis shows Colorado’s insular approach is costing the club both quantity and quality of talent, raising questions about its free‑agency strategy.
CubsInsider celebrates a decade since the Chicago Cubs’ 2016 World Series win with a fan‑sourced “Ten Years Ago” music video. The post showcases before‑and‑after photos from 2016 to 2026, featuring recognizable fans, and invites listeners to stream the track by Bleacher Bum Band. It highlights community contributions and the ongoing excitement surrounding the Cubs’ historic championship.
The Cubs Insider invites fans to a festive Cubs Caroling event on December 19 at Output Wrigleyville. Written by Danny Rockett, the parody hymnals will be printed for participants who meet at 4 PM, then barhop and sing through the neighborhood, culminating in a performance by the Cubs tree at Gallagher Way. No singing experience is required and hymnals are provided. Fans can RSVP via the Facebook or Partiful event to ensure enough copies are printed.
Rawlings names Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong the NL Platinum Glove winner, marking the first center fielder to claim the honor since its 2011 debut. Crow-Armstrong tops MLB with 25 outs above average and a 26‑run defensive value, thanks to elite range (95th percentile speed) and a strong arm (90th percentile). Despite six errors, his defensive impact secures the award. The Cubs also capture the team Gold Glove, a detail added after initial publication. The NL MVP announcement follows on November 12.
The Denver Broncos have inquired league‑wide about acquiring Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, according to Adam Schefter. Arizona firmly rejects any trade talks. McBride, a 26‑year‑old former second‑round pick (2022), is entering the final year of his rookie deal and earns a $5.2 million base salary in 2025. He recently secured a four‑year, $76 million extension—the richest contract for a tight end—with $43 million guaranteed. In 2026, he’s logged 66 receptions, 544 yards and five touchdowns over eight games.
The Seattle Seahawks head into Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals with a depleted roster, missing key players like newly acquired left guard Quenton Nelson (knee procedure) and defensive end Leonard Williams. Despite the injuries, analysts such as Bob Stelton and ESPN’s Mike Macdonald argue the game is a "no‑excuse" matchup the Hawks can’t afford to lose. Questions swirl around the O‑line, especially whether rookie Anthony Bradford should start, and veteran QB Drew Lock’s ability to lead a banged‑up offense. The article links to film reviews, injury updates, and fan polls, all centered on the crucial divisional clash at Lumen Field on Sunday.
After leading Milwaukee to a World Series win and earning MVP honors on Oct. 28, 2026, catcher William Contreras faces free agency in 2028. The Brewers, who picked up his $15.5 million 2027 option, must decide whether to lock him up long‑term as their farm system lacks a ready replacement—prospect Jeferson Quero and Marco Dinges saw limited catching time in Triple‑A, and backup Bo Naylor is unlikely to ascend. Options include a multi‑year extension, trading for a proven catcher, or betting on a developing prospect, each complicated by a potential 2027 lockout. The article argues that securing Contreras long‑term offers the safest path while Milwaukee continues searching for a successor.
The Arizona Fall League wraps up its regular season with the Peoria Javelinas clinching a 16-10 record, first place and a first‑round bye heading into the playoff round‑robin starting Thursday and culminating in a championship on Nov. 14. The league’s Home Run Derby kicks off today at 5:30 p.m. PST on MLB.com, featuring Padres prospect outfielder Alex McCoy, who leads Peoria with five homers, 16 RBI and a 118.2‑mph, 435‑ft blast. Sunday’s Fall Stars Game airs at 5 p.m. PST on MLB Network, showcasing ten top‑100 pipeline prospects, including McCoy and RHP Kannon Kemp for the NL squad. A final AFL report follows the championship, and winter‑league updates will resume afterward.
Rawlings named Pete Crow-Armstrong the National League Platinum Glove winner on Friday night in New York. The numbers, the history, and the Cubs team award that came with it.
Week 10 of the 2026 college football season delivers a blockbuster SEC slate with four ranked‑vs‑ranked games: No. 7 Texas at No. 18 Missouri (12 p.m. ET, ESPN/Disney+), No. 5 Alabama at No. 14 LSU (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC/Disney+), No. 6 Kentucky at No. 13 Tennessee (6:15 p.m. ET, ESPN) and No. 2 Georgia at No. 10 Ole Miss (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC). All carry potential College Football Playoff implications, and the primetime winners could clinch SEC title game spots. Additional matchups include Arkansas‑Auburn, Texas A&M‑South Carolina, Vanderbilt‑MSU, and Oklahoma‑Florida.
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.