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Anne Rogers covers the press conference announcing Matt Quatraro’s contract extension. “[Quatraro] understands the vision of the organization, the vision of ownership, and he carries that on through to our coaching staff and our players,” general manager J.J. Picollo said Monday. “I think even more important, when we try to think about what makes good […]
From Royals Review | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Thursday, January 8, is MLB’s deadline for teams to agree to terms with their salary arbitration-eligible players. A failure to do so will lead to an arbitration hearing in February in which an independent arbiter will settle the matter and determine the player’s salary based on numbers submitted by both sides. Back in early October, […]
From Purple Row | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The ACC Network was occupied, its scheduled showing of the ACC opener between Duke and Georgia Tech delayed by a rivalry game within the state of Virginia. UVa, ranked #21 in the nation at the time, traveled to Virginia Tech to engage in the 162nd meeting between the public universities dating to 1915. By the […]
From Duke Basketball Report | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
Mason Fluharty (why do I always want to spell his name with a d in the t spot?) was a fifth round draft pick, in the 2022 draft, by the Blue Jays. There are only five players picked in that round who have made it to the majors, so far. He made it onto our […]
From Bluebird Banter | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
I returned to work on Monday, after nearly three weeks off. It has been horrendous. It’s a travesty that I am expected to live like this. When will it end? Anyway, here’s the Daily Bee. This ones not really “news”, so I thought I’d mention it before we get into the latest BVB and Bundesliga […]
From Fear The Wall | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
Good morning, Camden Chatters. While Orioles fans wait for the next starting pitching shoe to drop — if it ever does — the O’s are staying busy tinkering with the fringes of the 40-man roster. Yesterday the Birds claimed Jhonkensy Noel, the slugger known as “Big Christmas” for his large frame and Yule-themed surname, off […]
From Camden Chat | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Shave those sideburns, Don Mattingly is coming to town. Phillies News: MLB News:
From The Good Phight | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The offseason continues to roll on, and stop me if you’ve heard this before but we’re still waiting for some real smoke to develop. At the very least, we know that Brian Cashman and company are still interested in upgrading the pitching staff as they’ve been connected to a couple of trade targets recently, but […]
From Pinstripe Alley | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
49ers’ Kyle Shanahan sees few ties to previous playoff meeting with Eagles (paywall)“Of course, their thrashing of the Chiefs in last year’s Super Bowl was largely the work of offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who left to be the Saints’ head coach. His replacement, Kevin Patullo, has been highly scrutinized for stumbling backward with a similar […]
From Niners Nation | about 2 months ago | 7 reads
The Arizona Cardinals thought a 14-loss season after being viewed as a playoff team was just too much for owner Michael Bidwell. Jonathan Gannon was fired on Black Monday. The media and fans were split on whether Bidwill would ax the three-year tenure of Gannon, or give him one more season. RELATED: CARDINALS FIRE GANNON […]
From Revenge of the Birds | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Athletic | Ken Rosenthal & Will Sammon: ($) In a roundup of where many clubs stand as the offseason moves into January, Rosenthal and Sammon report that the Yankees are focused on adding a starter via the trade market. GM Brian Cashman has talked with the Marlins about Edward Cabrera and the Brewers about […]
From Pinstripe Alley | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Earlier this season, Auburn’s defense held Missouri to just 17 points in regulation during an eventual 23-17 win for MU in double overtime. Now, a key piece of that defense will sign with Mizzou out of the transfer portal, according to a report from On3’s Hayes Fawcett. Robert Woodyard Jr. made 11 starts for Auburn […]
From Rock M Nation | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
This morning, I was listening to “Power Alley” on the MLB Radio Network as they did their pre-season organizational evaluations. As luck would have it, the Colorado Rockies were the subject of today’s episode. The entire show today is worth your time, and you can listen to it via the Sirius XM app if you’re […]
From Purple Row | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
It’s a new year here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Welcome back. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. There’s no cover charge. We can check your coat. There are still a few tables available. Bring your own beverage. BCB After […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | about 2 months ago | 4 reads
The Rangers have now lost five of their last seven as they fall to Utah in overtime and face uncertainty having lost Igor Shesterkin to injury.
From Blueshirt Banter | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Monday was a very busy but fruitful day for Lane Kiffin and staff as the Tigers added a trio of skill position players out of the transfer portal. Let’s go in chronological order. First up, LSU added running back Raycine Guillory who spent this past season with the Utah Utes. Depending on what recruiting service […]
From And The Valley Shook | about 2 months ago | 7 reads
The international amateur prospect signing period opens on Jan. 15 for 2026. The period lasts until Dec. 15. All players from outside of Canada, Puerto Rico and the US that are 16 years old before signing and are 17 before the following September are eligible. They must also be registered to take part. Many of […]
From Gaslamp Ball | about 2 months ago | 0 reads
That last game not withstanding, the 2025 season was a pretty good one for Arizona. The nine wins were an improvement of five from the year before, and on the grading front there was also a big leap according to Pro Football Focus. The UA graded out at 87.7 for the season, ranking 31st out […]
From Arizona Desert Swarm | about 2 months ago | 1 read
On the first day of CubsmasMy true love gave to meAn Anthony Rizzo retirement for the ages, On the second day of CubsmasMy true love gave to meA $2 scorecard On the third day of CubsmasMy true love gave to meThree Schwarbombs in the first All-Star Game Home Run Swing-Off On the fourth day of […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Well, it’s over. After Sunday’s 34-17 loss for the Dallas Cowboys at the New York Giants, the team finished at 7-9-1, their second in a row with a losing record. Also gone is their previous nine-game win streak against the Giants. The Giants pushed this streak to the limit in Week 2 when Russell Wilson […]
From Blogging The Boys | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
The San Diego Padres’ minor league system has done a terrific job of developing top bullpen prospects. Last season, David Morgan provided outstanding appearances as a bridge-gap reliever. They may have another quality arm on the horizon, as Bradgley Rodriguez could have a meaningful role in the 2026 bullpen. Rodriguez’s rise to greatness The Padres […]
From Gaslamp Ball | about 2 months ago | 1 read
It has been a while since the Nats have made a move, but that should change before too long. There are some obvious moves that could occur, like signing a first baseman or trading MacKenzie Gore. However, one move that is not as obvious is trading Jacob Young. It is far from a certainty, but […]
From Federal Baseball | about 2 months ago | 6 reads
It’s a new year, but the Yankees still resemble their same old selves with minimal moves made thus far in the offseason. That may finally be changing, as there’s noise of a potential deal for Miami’s Edward Cabrera in the works, but for now we’ll have to wait and see if that gets completed. Even […]
From Pinstripe Alley | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping to improve their infield in 2026. While they have made some moves to already help with that by trading for Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe, there is more that can be done. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Jason Mackey is reporting that the Pirates are interested in signing Seattle Mariners […]
From Bucs Dugout | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Well, it wasn’t like it wasn’t expected. The Cardinals set a franchise record for the most losses in a season with 14 by getting thumped by the Los Angeles Rams 37-20 in a game that the Rams had nothing to gain by winning. Today, on “Black Monday,” Gannon was fired. He finished his tenure in […]
From Revenge of the Birds | about 2 months ago | 2 reads