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The Friar Faithful have been waiting for San Diego Padres General Manager A.J. Preller to make a significant signing this offseason and the wait is finally over. The Padres and free agent right-hander Michael King agreed on a three-year, $75 million deal, Thursday. The deal includes opt-outs for 2027 and 2028, but ensures King is […]
From Gaslamp Ball | 3 months ago | 1 read
Good morning. Kristian Campbell is starting to look a little bit better at the plate down in Puerto Rico. He’s also reportedly going to be playing exclusively left field down there. Interestingly, Campbell did not start any of the final 10 games of the 2025 season in left. (Moreover, the last thing the Red Sox […]
From Over the Monster | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Week 16 is here as the Atlanta Falcons prepare to take on the Arizona Cardinals. There’s only a few games remaining this season, and both teams are hoping to finish on a high note. The Falcons did receive some good news on Thursday as Drake London’s trending towards returning to action after missing four games. […]
From The Falcoholic | 3 months ago | 5 reads
What a comeback! What an entrance into the new season — arriving toward the end of May in an attempt to spark an offense that desperately needed awakening. Ronald Acuña Jr. exceeded the expectations of many fans across Braves Country after a full recovery from nearly a year on the IL due to an(other) ACL […]
From Talking Chop | 3 months ago | 7 reads
If any position serves as a microcosm of the Astros 2025 season it is left field. It started with Jose Altuve in left field and Yordan Alvarez at designated hitter and ended with neither of them playing in left field. It also started with Zach Dezenzo in a supportive role, but by the time June […]
From The Crawfish Boxes | 3 months ago | 7 reads
Look alive, hot shot. It’s Secret Santa time, and the name you pulled out of the hat? None other than Ronald Acuña Jr. Is there a dollar limit? No there is, not, because Acuña is a multimillionaire. Come on, now. You’ve only got a few more days. What are you getting the superstar?
From Talking Chop | 3 months ago | 3 reads
If the writing wasn’t already on the wall, it became crystal clear earlier this week when the Phillies reportedly signed Adolis Garcia that Nick Castellanos’ days as a Phillie are over. Matt Gelb of the Athletic reiterated that sentiment after the Garcia news broke on Monday. It was a tumultuous time in Philadelphia for Castellanos […]
From The Good Phight | 3 months ago | 6 reads
I’ll be honest: I’ve never liked the strategy of not drafting pitchers. I get the risk with injured arms (“TINSTAPP“), but isn’t that what a draft is for? And how many position player prospects pan out, anyway? At any rate, this has been a signature of the last two Orioles front office/ownership regimes. Under owner […]
From Camden Chat | 3 months ago | 5 reads
Several NFL clubs have already fired their head coaches, namely the Tennessee Titans and the New York Football Giants. On Black Monday, which is the next day after the final regular season league game, it is expected that between four and six other head coaches will be left without a team. RELATED: COACHING CANDIDATES TO […]
From Revenge of the Birds | 3 months ago | 6 reads
When Chris Getz gets a hunch, brother does he run it into the ground. In the last calendar year, the White Sox have made 21 trades, purchases or sales with other teams, starting with the Garrett Crochet blockbuster with Boston, and 10 of those deals have been with the Rays and Red Sox. Since the […]
From South Side Sox | 3 months ago | 8 reads
The Kansas Legislative Coordinating Council will meet Monday to consider a deal to lure the Chiefs to Kansas. Top Kansas lawmakers have previously said they would not entertain a stadium deal after the end of the year, despite the fact that the STAR bonds program was renewed until June 2026. The Royals will not be […]
From Royals Review | 3 months ago | 6 reads
Meet the Mets The Mets held their annual holiday party yesterday at Citi Field. Clay Holmes served as Santa Claus, while a trio of young Mets hurlers—Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat, and Jonah Tong—were the elves. Tong reiterated that he loves being a Mets, saying, “It’s truly one of the coolest things I’ve ever done in […]
From Amazin' Avenue | 3 months ago | 5 reads
The holiday lull is in full effect and there’s hardly anything cooking for the Atlanta Braves at the moment. However, shortly after the holidays comes the arbitration deadline, and the Braves do have several arbitration-eligible players. Until we reach that point, our player review series is ongoing, and next up, we take a look at […]
From Talking Chop | 3 months ago | 5 reads
Mansoor Delane’s one year in Baton Rouge is going to be his only year in Baton Rouge as the star transfer cornerback announced his intention to enter the 2026 NFL Draft. Delane is a projected first round pick and looks to be the first cornerback off the board when the draft starts Thursday April 23. […]
From And The Valley Shook | 3 months ago | 9 reads
It’s the holiday season and, even if your favorite baseball team isn’t being as generous as you’d like, that doesn’t mean you should follow its example. If you’re looking for a Red Sox-themed gift for friends or loved ones, here are some favorites from the OTM staff. A puzzle, a snuggy, and a creepy bobblehead […]
From Over the Monster | 3 months ago | 7 reads
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
From Blueshirt Banter | 3 months ago | 6 reads
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From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 3 months ago | 4 reads
Good morning, baseball fans! As we are getting closer to the holidays, I thought we could take some time to revisit some of the San Francisco Giants’ best games. Or at least a few of my personal favorites. To start things off, we have one of the most iconic games of all time. And that […]
From McCovey Chronicles | 3 months ago | 6 reads
A few weeks ago, we examined the high expectations heading into the 2016 Minnesota Twins season. In fact, excitement was at such a premium that a new season ticket holder entered the fold! For most of my life, I lived a considerable drive—3+ hours—from the Metrodome. As such, my live game attendance was perhaps 5-8 […]
From Twinkie Town | 3 months ago | 7 reads
Braves History 2014 – A busy off-season continues with several trades and signings. The Padres acquire their third starting outfielder in a few days, landing Justin Upton from the Braves for four prospects. MLB History 1983 – Former Cy Young Award winner Vida Blue is sentenced to 90 days in prison, and recently convicted and […]
From Talking Chop | 3 months ago | 5 reads
Before reading this article, you should check out Paul’s coverage of the Ángel Zerpa trade and Harrison’s article on what to expect from Zerpa. Last week, the Brewers traded Isaac Collins and Nick Mears to the Royals in exchange for lefty reliever Ángel Zerpa, who had a 4.18 ERA last season. This is a trade […]
From Brew Crew Ball | 3 months ago | 11 reads
It’s been 82 days since the Rockies 2025 season ended. In 98 days, the 2026 season will begin. Despite a nearly complete overhaul of the front office and coaching staff, one thing doesn’t look very different yet: the Colorado Rockies roster. Despite inking a handful of minor-league contracts and making one minor-league trade, the Rockies and the Boston Red Sox remain the only MLB teams that haven’t signed a free agent […]
From Purple Row | 3 months ago | 4 reads
There are many things different about the way baseball is played from 1957 to today. There’s probably not anything that makes that more apparent than pitcher usage in general. These days, pitchers don’t throw nearly as many innings as they used to, as teams rely heavier on bullpens than they used to. Complete games are […]
From Pinstripe Alley | 3 months ago | 3 reads
This 2025 NFL season hasn’t been what was expected from the Arizona Cardinals. In a division full of some of the league’s best ballclubs, the Cardinals aren’t one of them. But there are silver linings. And with some, you don’t have to look too hard. Arizona tight end Trey McBride might be this year’s brightest […]
From Revenge of the Birds | 3 months ago | 11 reads
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths. “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. Today we feature financial skullduggery and other such fare, just the thing for a holiday […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 3 months ago | 7 reads