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Indiana men’s basketball (12-4, 3-2 Big Ten) is set to take on Michigan State (14-2, 4-1 Big Ten) in a road matchup on Tuesday night. The Hoosiers’ last outing was an 83-77 home loss to Nebraska which featured a squandered double-digit lead as the Cornhuskers scored a searing 53 points in a second half comeback. […]
From The Crimson Quarry | about 2 months ago | 1 read
In our last installment, we talked about Anthony Rizzo’s appearance against the Braves April 28, 2021, and his famous strikeout of Freddie Freeman. He wasn’t the only Cubs position player to pitch in that game. After Rizzo’s K of “Frederick” (as Rizzo once called him during a rundown on the bases when he, Rizzo, was […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
The Dodgers made their signing of Andy Ibáñez official on Tuesday, inking the infielder to a one-year deal worth $1.2 million. To make room on the 40-man roster, Ryan Fitzgerald was designated for assignment just four days after getting claimed off waivers. Ibáñez hit .239/.301/.352 with eight doubles, four home runs, and 84 wRC+ in […]
From True Blue LA | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Tampa Bay Rays farm system has undergone a vast change since Baseball America announced the team’s top ten prospects entering the 2026 season back on November 25th. Back then, Brandon Lowe was still the Rays starting second baseman and Shane Baz was a primary member of the starting rotation. Now both of those players […]
From DRaysBay | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Iowa State Cyclones versus the Kansas Jayhawks is one of 10 games on Tuesday’s college basketball schedule that features a ranked team in play. How to Bet on Top 25 Games Top 25 Games for January 13 No. 3 UConn Huskies at No. 25 Seton Hall Pirates Time: 8 p.m. ET Date: Wednesday, January 14 Prediction: UConn 73, Seton Hall 67 No. 16 Virginia Cavaliers at No. 20 Louisville Cardinals Time: 7 p.m. ET Date: Wednesday, January 14 Prediction: Louisville 78, Virgin...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Inspiration. I was dismayed because the relative absence of moves to improve Diamondbacks’ weak points. One exception is that starting pitching could be as good as last season with the re-signing of Kelly and the signing of Soroka. Perhaps Soroka and Mena will adequately fill Gallen’s slot. Pfaadt might improve somewhat. However, the context is […]
From AZ Snake Pit | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
For those just sitting down for their morning coffee & scroll, ESPN’s Jeff Passan has posted that our beloved San Francisco Giants “are aggressively pursuing a second baseman and have been engaged with Chicago on Nico Hoerner and St. Louis on Brendan Donovan, sources tell ESPN.” This is simply a refresh of news reported exactly […]
From McCovey Chronicles | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Another day, another Tyler signed to a minor league. Yesterday it was journeyman reclamation project Tyler Beede , while this one is more of a true prospect/development-project type: The Cubs have signed RHP Tyler Ras to a minor league deal. Ras spent time in the Rockies and Astros organization since being drafted in the 14th round back in 2021. Originally a Cubs 33rd round pick in 2018, he is coming off a Pro Day with Tread. pic.twitter.com/GOkYc3AL51 — Greg Huss (@OutOfTheVin...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Louisville Cardinals (12-4, 2-2) vs. Virginia Cavaliers (14-2, 3-1) Game Time: 7 p.m. Location: KFC Yum Center: Louisville, Ky. Television: ESPN2 Announcers: Dave O’Brien (play-by-play) and Cory Alexander (analysis) Favorite: Louisville by 3.5 Series: Virginia leads, 24-7 Last Meeting: Louisville won 81-67 on Jan. 18, 2025 in Louisville Series History: Projected Starting Lineups: Louisville Virginia Injury Reports: Statistics: Virginia’s Season to Date: […]
From Card Chronicle | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Mizzou is adding another Power Four veteran to bolster its special teams and defensive units. On Tuesday, Houston transfer LB Cavan Tuley announced he is committing to Missouri for the 2026 season. Tuley played in 11 of Houston’s 12 games during the 2025 season, totaling 111 snaps on special teams. He was part of a […]
From Rock M Nation | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
We are officially a month out from the return of Northwestern baseball. Literally. 30 days on the dot until NU finds itself in Houston for its first three-game series against Rice. Within the next month, the excitement for the ‘Cats will grow exponentially. With a solid recruiting class that ranks top-70 in the nation per […]
From Inside NU | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The specifics of the Mets’ pursuit of four-time All-Star Kyle Tucker are starting to come into focus. According to a report from Will Sammon, league sources said that the Mets have offered Tucker a three-year deal in the range of $120 to $140 million. Robert Murray and MLB Network insider Jon Heyman seemed to corroborate […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Hoping for Brian Flores Commanders request interview with Falcons QB coach D.J. Williams Former Cardinals HC/Eagles DC Jonathan Gannon scheduled for DC interview First QB coach interview request reported Dennard Wilson interviewed for DC Dennard Wilson is a veteran NFL coach who was the defensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans the last two seasons. He […]
From Hogs Haven | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
After over a year of rumors (and at least one failed attempt in the past), the St. Louis Cardinals are finally trading Nolan Arenado. Per multiple reports (ope, and now confirmed by the teams ), the former Rockies and Cardinals third baseman is headed to the Arizona Diamondbacks, who sure love to keep everyone on their toes, eh? Remember, the Diamondbacks were previously interested in both trading Ketel Marte and signing (now) Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman. But eventually, they pulled M...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 1 read
This morning, Nolan Arenado was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks with Katie Woo first reporting a deal with close. Later, Jeff Passan confirmed the move. Nic Piecoro had the salary details: And Mark Feinsand added this: In return, the Cardinals will receive RHP Jack Martinez, who was selected in the 8th round of last year’s […]
From Purple Row | about 2 months ago | 7 reads
The Arizona Diamondbacks are in agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals to acquire third baseman Nolan Arenado in exchange for 2025 8th-Round draft pick, Jack Martinez, a right-handed pitcher. Arenado has already agreed to waive his complete no-trade clause. Arenado is still owed two years and $42MM, though the Rockies are on the hook for […]
From AZ Snake Pit | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
MLB Trade Rumors: Nolan Arenado is being traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks by the St. Louis Cardinals, per multiple reports. Arenado, who turns 35 in April, originally came up with the Colorado Rockies, and was one of the best players in baseball for a decade with them. The Rockies extended him but, to the amazement […]
From Lone Star Ball | about 2 months ago | 10 reads
It appears that one of Chaim Bloom’s most difficult off-season priorities may be about to become a reality. Multiple reports say the St. Louis Cardinals are working to complete a trade of Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks. I saw this just shared by MLB Trade Rumors. Katie Woo and Ken Rosenthal are saying that […]
From Viva El Birdos | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Immediately after the Cubs signed Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175M deal on Saturday night, the Nico Hoerner rumors resurfaced. Jeff Passan said it. Keith Law said it. Jon Morosi said it. Media outlets in New York started drumming up the Yankees’ interest. The Giants had been teased. And so on. Whether we like it or not (we do not), we can’t keep denying the existence of Nico Hoerner trade rumors. And unfortunately, today, they’re getting a little louder, with a more specific note from a...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Arizona Cardinals continue to do their due diligence as they interview for their next head coach. A new name has appeared, as the team has interviewed Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter. Mintere is a soon to be 43-year old defensive wizard, who has had two impressive seasons as a defensive coordinator in […]
From Revenge of the Birds | about 2 months ago | 8 reads
When Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy underwent season-ending surgery last September, there were questions as to how the issue with his hip had gotten so bad without being addressed. Throughout this off-season, Murphy’s availability for Opening Day 2026 was hinted at being in question. This weekend, MLB’s Mark Bowman published an article previewing the Spring […]
From Talking Chop | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
I’ve never viewed myself as a Miles Mastrobuoni truther. With all due respect, I’m not sure that many people have. If I started this article by asking if we’re underappreciating Miles Mastrobuoni, I don’t even know if you’d keep reading. The majority of his plate appearances, on the surface, seem to back up these claims. […]
From Lookout Landing | about 2 months ago | 1 read
For ten days, Jeff McNeil was the longest-tenured Met. After an offseason purge which saw Brandon Nimmo traded to Texas while Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz departed in free agency, it appeared for a brief moment that McNeil may have survived to play another season in Queens. But on December 22, the Squirrel was traded […]
From Amazin' Avenue | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Welcome back to the 2025-26 edition of Smash or Pass, in which we examine potential free agent and trade targets to determine whether the Red Sox should pursue them and what it would take to land them. Next up, a former top prospect. Who is he and where does he come from? He’s old friend Yoan Moncada, […]
From Over the Monster | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Good morning, baseball fans! The San Francisco Giants will be kicking off their 2026 Fan Fest Tour this Saturday, and each Saturday for the rest of the month. The first stop will be San Jose on January 17th, followed by San Ramon on January 24th, and then Sacramento on January 31st. The Open House will […]
From McCovey Chronicles | about 2 months ago | 3 reads