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Man makes plans, and God laughs. The Yankees find themselves in the common yet somewhat uncomfortable situation of planning for the rotation they might have, the one they could have, and the one they might be forced to have. Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón are due to return relatively early in the 2026 campaign, but […]
The Carolina Panthers may have been the first team eliminated from the 2025 playoffs, but they won’t be the last. That’s how the playoffs work, and we know that now from recent experience. Go us. For the first time in months, none of the remaining games have any effect on the Panthers playoff chances or […]
Ken Rosenthal is reporting that Alex Bregman signed a 5-year, $175 million contract with the Cubs. Apparently, $70 million of it is deferred. Bergman will be 32 this coming season. The deferral makes the value somewhat less than $175 million but he won’t be having to buy value meals at McDonald’s any time soon. I’m […]
There was an interesting report that came out Yesterday, saying that the New York Mets have spoken to the Nationals about MacKenzie Gore. This brings up a fascinating discussion about the idea of trading a premium talent to your division rival. Of course, it would not be ideal, but the Mets happen to have one […]
Where do you even start after a night like that? There I was, sitting in my basement, stewing as I watched the Chicago Bears enter the fourth quarter with an 18-point deficit against the one team whose seemingly inevitable win could really spoil what was otherwise an incredible season for the franchise … when BANG, the alert hits: The Cubs have signed free agent 3B Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million deal . I sprint upstairs to my computer and start typing, grateful the Cubs sa...
Since the start of the offseason, all San Diego Padres fans and many sports journalists have discussed the need for starting pitching for the 2026 season. It is no secret that the team lost Dylan Cease for the 2026 season to the Toronto Blue Jays on a seven-year, $210 million contract. Retaining Michael King on […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cardinals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Happy Sunday one and all. The NFL Playoffs are in full swing, and after an eventful […]
Good morning, folks… Alex Bregman is reportedly heading to the Chicago Cubs on a 5 year, $175 million deal. David Laurila has his Sunday Notes column up at Fangraphs.
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, here we are. Not only did the Cubs make a gigantic splash in free agency last night , signing third baseman Alex Bregman to a (nominal) five-year, $175 million deal exactly when they needed to, but the deal also comes with upwards of $70 million deferred per Ken Rosenthal . That’s a good thing and a good sign for a number of reasons. Let’s discuss. Alex Bregman Contract Deferrals We don’t know the full details of the de...
James Dolan’s patience, Chris Drury’s runway, and the slow march toward acceptance—plus trade buzz around Kiefer Sherwood and renewed smoke around Artemi Panarin. It's all in this week's Media Bytes.
There is perhaps no single name more closely associated with the Yankees than Babe. You’ve got Babe Ruth. Then you’ve got Babe Dahlgren, the first baseman who replaced Lou Gehrig following the latter’s retirement in 1939. Oh yeah, and then there’s a guy named Loren Babe. The least famous of the three Babes to have […]
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The Braves resigned Tyler Kinley yesterday to a slightly smaller deal with an option for 2027. Tyler was a bright spot for Atlanta last year, posting a 0.72/2.74/4.37 line over 25 innings. That works out to a 17 ERA-, 68 FIP-, and 106 xFIP-. He was very good during the last two months after being […]
The San Diego Padres started the new year on the right note, reaching contracts agreements with six arbitration eligible players. Mason Miller, Jason Adam and Adrian Morejon were included in that group and were joined by catcher Freddy Fermin, designated hitter/left fielder/first baseman Gavin Sheets and starter JP Sears. Cheri Bell of Gaslamp Ball provided […]
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The Arizona Cardinals own the third overall pick in this April’s NFL draft. A plethora of blue-chip players will be waiting to hear their name called with that selection. The Cardinals have many holes, and this pick will solve only one of them. Should this be an offensive player or another defensive guy? Last year, […]
Newcastle United found a way to advance to the FA Cup fourth round after an exhausting 3-3 draw and a dramatic 7-6 penalty shootout win over Bournemouth, with Aaron Ramsdale emerging as the Magpies’ hero on Saturday. The on-loan goalkeeper saved three penalties—denying Evanilson, Alex Jimenez, and Bafode Diakite—to punch Newcastle’s ticket to the next […]
Despite the St. Louis Cardinals stating that a power-hitting righty outfielder is on their offseason wishlist, fans have heard little to nothing about how the people in charge feel about the incumbent outfield. As of now, the Cardinals seem to have Victor Scott II and Jordan Walker written in pen for center and right field, […]
Meet the Mets According to Sports Illustrated’s Pat Ragazzo, the Mets have spoken to the Nationals about MacKenzie Gore. The Mets’ internal options will ultimately determine whether the Mets’ cautious approach to this offseason was successful, writes Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Luisangel Acuña had quite the performance in the Venezuelan league yesterday, […]
Last week, the Phillies hired Don Mattingly to be their bench coach. You probably know that Mattingly was a star player during his career, making six All-Star teams and winning an MVP award. With that in mind, I tried to assemble an All-Star team of players who either coached or managed the Phillies. First base: […]
The Utah Mammoth are solid favorites (-188) at home against the Columbus Blue Jackets (+155) at Delta Center on Sunday. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Mammoth vs. Blue Jackets Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Mammoth (-188) Underdog: Blue Jackets (+155) Total: 6 Best Mammoth vs. Blue Jackets Promo Codes How to Watch Mammoth vs. Blue Jackets Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Venue: Delta Center L...
As the 2026 World Baseball Classic looms in the distance, several Dodgers players are ready to play for their country, with Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto looking to defend their WBC title. Roki Sasaki is a notable omission from Team Japan’s roster as he looks to have his first healthy season in the big leagues, […]
The Cleveland Browns are said to be the Arizona Cardinals without palm trees. Of course, that is meant to be mean. But when your roster doesn’t win and remains on the sidelines, rooting for NFL draft positioning, while each year’s playoffs get rolling, insults are going to be a part of life. Browns’ fans are […]
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The Pittsburgh Pirates starting rotation is headlined by third-year pro Paul Skenes, who has taken the league by storm since he entered as a rookie in 2024. The Pirates also have Mitch Keller, Braxton Ashcraft, and Bubba Chandler as the three likeliest pitchers behind Skenes, but there’s a chance the team could add a left-handed […]