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It has been a relatively quiet few weeks for the Atlanta Braves following the reunion with closer Raisel Iglesias and acquisition of super utility man (and, perhaps, starting shortstop) Mauricio Dubon, but that does not mean Alex Anthopoulos isn’t working on other additions. In a recent video segment with ESPN insider Buster Olney and Paul […]
Here we go again. Real Madrid in the Champions League (well, it’s not going to be in the Vanarama Vans Trophy is it?), which seems to have become a staple fixture year in, year out. City were able to keep a solid defence against Sunderland on Saturday but they may find Real’s forward line slightly […]
Wednesday will feature an NHL contest between the road favorite New York Rangers (15-12-4, -140 on the moneyline to win) and the Chicago Blackhawks (12-11-6, +117 moneyline odds) at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT. The Rangers matchup with the Blackhawks can be watched on TNT, so tune in to catch the action. Rangers vs. Blackhawks Game Info & Odds When: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: TNT Live Stream: Fubo Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois Favorite: Rangers...
The Las Vegas Raiders announced a couple of roster transactions on Tuesday, placing cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly on injured reserve and signing cornerback Chigozie Anusiem from the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad. Kelly had to be carted off the field last Sunday against the Denver Broncos, suffering a knee injury that has since been reported as […]
Mike Elias is apparently serious in the things that he is saying about wanting to add another hitter into the lineup this offseason. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported on Tuesday afternoon, following the Phillies re-signing their free agent slugger Kyle Schwarber, that the Orioles had matched the five year, $150 million amount that Schwarber signed […]
Next up? Young outfielder Colby Thomas, who finally made his big league debut this past season. It was only a quick couple of months of getting to know the new guy but this right-handed bat could be a big piece of the next A’s playoff team. What will his role be for the club in […]
Clemson will face Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl on December 27th. After rallying to close out the season with four straight wins, Clemson will be rewarded with its first appearance in the Pinstripe Bowl, located in New York City’s Yankee Stadium. The showdown will be televised on ABC at noon. The narrative surrounding this […]
Six Mizzou Tigers have been named to All-Conference teams by the SEC’s head coaches. Sophomore Ahmad Hardy leads a contingent of four Tigers on the All-Southeastern Conference First Team: Hardy (RB); graduate student Keagen Trost (OL); senior Zion Young (DL); and sophomore Josiah Trotter (LB). Juniors Cayden Green (OL) and Damon Wilson II (DL) were […]
The owner of the Arizona Cardinals is Michael J. Bidwill. He is a wealthy man. The Bidwill family overall is rich, rich. The Bidwill’s have owned the Cardinals franchise since 1932, but the sale wasn’t announced until 1933. A member of the Bidwell family has owned the franchise ever since. How did this family become […]
While no moves were made, Paul Toboni had a busy first day at the Winter Meetings. The Nats and their potential trade targets were the talk of the town in Orlando with plenty of rumors surfacing about MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams. There were also updates about the coaching staff and new technology that will […]
The Arizona Cardinals are fighting to keep some sort of respect for them in the 2025 season and moving forward. It seems to be harder to do week-to-week. That is what happens when the last three games against your division rivals are a combined 130-61. That is three games where the average score is 43.3 […]
What are Balks? Balks are called by an umpire. Mostly, they are called because of actions that might deceive the batter and baserunners. Also, balks can be called for specific actions that are against rules intended to support fair play and safety. Although there are many rules regarding balks, umpire judgement is important. Baseball legend […]
By now, I think everyone is aware that there is a MLB draft lottery tonight and the Braves are involved. Everyone is probably aware that the Braves have the sixth-best odds of getting the highest pick. What I needed to look up was how the draft actually occurred. That is, once the odds were determined, […]
Last week, we published our December update to the Top Yankees Prospects list, in which we ranked the 10 most promising minor-leaguers in the farm system. The list was mostly a combination of the team’s most recent first-round draft picks (George Lombard Jr., Spencer Jones, Dax Kilby, Ben Hess) and some breakout starting pitchers (Elmer […]
Should Red Sox fans take a second to recognize what’s going on across the pond with the Red Sox’s sister franchise under the Fenway Sports Group umbrella, Liverpool Football Club? The reigning champions of the English Premier League are one of the biggest sporting brands on the planet. Beloved by millions across the world (for […]
The first two seasons of Shohei Ohtani’s 10-year deal with the Dodgers have gone swimmingly, with the team winning the World Series twice, Ohtani winning National League MVP twice, and now taking home another Associated Press male athlete of the year award. Associated Press announced the 2025 award on Tuesday, with Ohtani receiving 29 of […]
The 2026 MLB Draft Lottery has arrived! Here is how to watch, what time it starts, and what you need to know as teams find out who will have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. When is the 2026 MLB Draft Lottery? The 2026 MLB Draft begins at 5:30 pm ET on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. It is the fourth amateur Draft Lottery in league history, and it takes place at the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Florida. The lottery was added in hopes of curbing tanking and anti-competitive beh...
Most people know the Winter Meetings as a space for executives (and occasionally players) to discuss potential trades and free agent signings. While that’s the main purpose of the Meetings, it’s not the only thing that’s happening down in sunny Orlando, Florida this week. Major League Baseball will be announcing the results of this year’s […]
Moments after signing Kyle Schwarber to a reported five-year, $150 million deal, the Phillies announced the man who has managed Schwarber and the rest of this group since 2022, is getting another year tacked onto his deal. Rob Thomson, with a 346-251 record in four seasons as Phils’ skipper, has agreed to a contract taking […]
The Winter Meetings are underway and folks, we have a rumor. Fascinating, I know. Anyways, even though our Atlanta Braves are apparently prioritizing starting pitching when it comes to improving their squad, Braves President/GM Alex Anthopoulos did say that they wouldn’t let priorities get in the way of finding a deal that makes sense for […]
Cubs President Jed Hoyer spoke with the media from the Winter Meetings, some of which we discussed last night . Some of the media session is available via Marquee, and I’ll embed it here so you can watch for yourself: As I said, I got into a lot of the meat last night, but there was one snippet at The Athletic that I thought deserved a call out today: “We’re definitely looking for another starter,” said Hoyer, who also sounded open to adding another swingman to go between ...
The Royals continue to be attached to several outfielders during the Winter Meetings as they look to upgrade their outfield. The latest reports indicate they are looking at Astros outfielder Jake Meyers, who enjoyed a career season in 2025. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com writes the Royals are one of a number of teams interested in […]
Edwin Díaz has agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to multiple reports on Tuesday morning. The deal is worth three years and $69 million, setting a new record for average annual value for a relief pitcher. In Díaz, the Dodgers are getting one of the most electric relievers in baseball. Since 2020, […]
It was a tumultuous season for Raisel Iglesias in his contract walk year. While his results eventually balanced out into something akin to his expected production, his struggles with home runs early set the tone for a disastrous Braves season overall. How acquired The Braves acquired Iglesias from the Angels back at the 2022 Trade […]
Austin Wells was one of the biggest success stories on the 2024 Yankees, breaking out as a plus-glove and, when on his game, plus-bat catcher who figured to help anchor the lineup in the Bronx for years to come. His second full season in the Show was not a full-blown sophomore slump exactly, but Wells […]