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If there’s been a recurring question at Purple Row this offseason, it’s been this one: Who will play first base for the Colorado Rockies in 2026? Early in the offseason, Michael Toglia was DFA’d while Warming Bernabel elected free agency and signed an MiLB contract with the Washington Nationals. These moves left Blaine Crim the […]
From Purple Row | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The state of second base around Major League Baseball as a whole is not particularly strong entering 2026. The number of stars at the position is as low as it’s been in recent memory, making the few players who do fit that description coveted assets and a major advantage for their respective teams. The Yankees […]
From Pinstripe Alley | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Eighteen years ago today. The trade was official on the 14th, but we got wind of it on the 12th, so let’s split the difference. In the middle of a very slow January for Blue Jays news, the Jays traded Troy Glaus to the Cardinals for Scott Rolen. As Hugo said in his post on […]
From Bluebird Banter | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
1922 Black Sox member Buck Weaver petitioned for reinstatement into baseball. The former White Sox third baseman was one of eight players banned for life due to his involvement in throwing the 1919 World Series to the Cincinnati Reds. Though Weaver was the most innocent of the Black Sox, he did attend at least two […]
From South Side Sox | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Braves made a trade on Tuesday. However, it was more minor roster shuffling than anything. Waldichuk was actually claimed last week by Atlanta while Wisely was DFA’d. So this simply was to make room on the roster. However, now with Vidal Brujan and Brett Wisely no longer on the roster, it will be interesting […]
From Talking Chop | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Good morning, Camden Chatters. It was a quiet day on the MLB hot stove yesterday, unless you count the Cardinals signing former Oriole (and Baltimore native) Bruce Zimmermann to a minor league deal, which I do not. The calendar is creeping closer toward spring training and all those remaining big-name free agents are going to […]
From Camden Chat | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
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From The Good Phight | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
One of the side notes to the Detroit Tigers prep heavy draft strategy under Scott Harris has been saving money elsewhere in the draft in order to go over slot to various prep pitchers they like each year. They’ve accomplished this by taking less heralded college players that they can get for minimum or close […]
From Bless You Boys | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Cowboys add former Cardinals HC, ex-Ravens LB to interview slate for coordinator job – Todd Brock, The Cowboys Wire The Cowboys get judged on process just as much as results when it comes to coaching hires, which has made the latest defensive coordinator search interesting. The list of known candidates for the position formerly occupied […]
From Blogging The Boys | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Last season in 2025, JoJo Romero pitched 61 IP in 65 games, posting a 2.07 ERA and a 3.28 FIP. Those are strong marks for a full-season reliever. The part of JoJo’s game that leaves a question mark is the swing and miss. Only a 21.6 K% and an 11.4 BB% will give acquiring teams […]
From Viva El Birdos | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Arizona Cardinals had a lot of injuries this year. They leaned on those injuries as an excuse for why this team was 3-14, that 14 losses is the most in franchise history. The Cardinals lost some talent, that is not a question, it is a fact. However, they also had less high end talent […]
From Revenge of the Birds | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Alabama Crimson Tide (17-1) will attempt to extend a three-game win streak when they hit the road to take on the Auburn Tigers (12-6) on January 15, 2026 at Neville Arena. Auburn vs. Alabama NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026 Time: 9 p.m. ET TV: SEC Network Where: Auburn, Alabama Venue: Neville Arena Last Game For Each Team Auburn beat Florida 60-50 in its last game. Harissoum Coulibaly led the way with 14 points and three steals, followed by Kaitlyn Duhon ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
The Missouri Tigers (12-7) take a four-game losing streak into a home matchup with the Arkansas Razorbacks (11-8), losers of five straight. Missouri vs. Arkansas NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET TV: SEC Network+ Where: Columbia, Missouri Venue: Mizzou Arena Last Game For Each Team Missouri, led by Grace Slaughter with 12 points and nine rebounds, fell short in a 74-63 defeat to Alabama in their most recent game. Abbey Schreacke added 12 poi...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
With January almost halfway done, we’re getting close to Groundhog Day, though Yankees fans would be forgiven for feeling as if though they’ve been living Groundhog Day for weeks now. This week started the same it always does round these parts, with more reports about the Yankees’ offer to Cody Bellinger and the alleged impasse […]
From Pinstripe Alley | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
The Pittsburgh Pirates are still looking to strike while the iron is hot on this offseason and continue to add pieces to their club. General Manager Ben Cherington said this offseason has been positive to this point as they work towards building a better lineup for 2026. “We have several weeks between now and opening […]
From Bucs Dugout | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
AAC action on Tuesday will see the the North Texas Mean Green (9-7) host the Memphis Tigers (7-10) at UNT Coliseum, tipping off at 7:30 p.m. ET. In its most recent game, North Texas topped Tulane on Saturday, 59-53. Its leading scorer was Chania Price with 15 points. In its previous game, Memphis lost to South Florida on Saturday, 90-81. Daejah Richmond scored a team-high 24 points (and chipped in six assists and seven boards). Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
It is never too late to make a resolution (or to post about one) and today I issue a challenge to each of the coaches for the 2027 recruiting class. Some are broad and others may be more specific. With that said, let’s jump into it. Jimmy Dougherty (OC/QB): Land Sione Kaho sooner rather than […]
From UW Dawg Pound | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The Georgetown Hoyas (9-7, 1-4 Big East) hope to end a three-game losing streak when they visit the Creighton Bluejays (10-7, 4-2 Big East) on January 13, 2026 at CHI Health Center Omaha. The matchup airs on Peacock. In its previous game, Creighton fell to St. John’s on Saturday, 90-73. Isaac Traudt scored a team-high 14 points (and chipped in one assist and one rebounds). Georgetown lost its previous game to Seton Hall, 76-67, on Saturday. Malik Mack was its leading scorer with 14 points. ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been sent a fresh warning about his future ahead of World Cup 2026. Germany sporting director Rudi Voller has made it clear once again that the stopper needs to be playing regularly before this summer’s tournament in North America, Mexico and Canada. “Ter Stegen has to play. Especially after […]
From Barca Blaugranes | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
For weeks, baseball insiders have been saying that the free agent market has been slow moving. However it only takes one big move to potentially jump start things, and we may have gotten that in the Chicago Cubs signing free agent 3B Alex Bregman to a 5 year, $175M deal. Where does that take us? […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Carolina Hurricanes fell behind 3-0, then scored three times in the third to tie the game before losing in overtime to the Detroit Red Wings, 4-3 on Monday night in Detroit. The Canes scored twice on the powerplay and one time shorthanded as they took advantage of their opportunities in this one. After a […]
From Canes Country | about 2 months ago | 9 reads
Let’s use tonight’s Purple Row After Dark to build on a conversation started this morning in Skyler Timmins’ Rockpile about the Colorado Rockies needing more length from their starting rotation. In Thomas Harding’s last week, yesterday, Rockies general manager Josh Byrnes made clear that the Rockies are looking for a couple of veteran starters. His […]
From Purple Row | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Detroit Lions will interview former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel on Tuesday. Shortly thereafter, they’re interviewing another new candidate. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, former Giants offensive coordinator turned interim head coach Mike Kafka will interview for the Lions’ offensive coordinator position on Wednesday. Kafka has had a pretty quick rise through the ranks […]
From Pride Of Detroit | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Who: Clemson Tigers (14-3, 4-0 ACC) at Boston College Eagles (7-9, 0-3 ACC) Where: Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson, SC When: Tuesday, January 12, 2026 Tip-Off Time: 7:00 EST How to Watch: ACCN The Clemson Tigers welcome the Boston College Eagles tomorrow night as BC is seeking their first conference win this season. At 7-9, the Eagles […]
From BC Interruption | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
On the second game of a two game set with the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Flyers were again throttled by the Lightning, losing 5-1 on Monday night. The Lightning won their tenth in a row and outscored the Flyers 12-3 in the last two games, while the Flyers lost their third in a row in the middle of a tough stretch in the schedule. The Basics First period: 1:10 – Pontus Holmberg (Zemgus Girgensons, Yanni Gourde) Second period: 0:33 – Jake Guentzel (Erik Cernak, Brandon Hagel), 4:2...
From Broad Street Hockey | about 2 months ago | 4 reads