The Washington Nationals should target Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips in free agency. At 32, Phillips boasts a 2.36 ERA over 232 appearances, a 3.46 ERA last season after returning from Tommy John surgery, and elite velocity—averaging 96.9 mph on his fastball in 2026. He recorded 47 career saves, most in 2023‑24, and posted a spotless 18.1‑inning, run‑free postseason record. Though the Dodgers may try to retain him, Phillips offers a realistic, high‑upside closer option for Washington at an estimated three‑year, $40 million deal, cheaper than Adrian Morejon or David Bednar. His blend of strikeout ability, low walk rate, and playoff pedigree makes him a compelling bullpen upgrade for 2027.
The Arizona Cardinals are demanding a steep price for veteran OLB Josh Sweat and show no urgency to move him before the trade deadline. Despite rumors that Sweat, who posted 22 tackles, four TFLs and three sacks in eight games this season, wants out, Arizona has rebuffed interest from teams like the Cowboys. At 3‑5 after an upset win over Dallas, the Cardinals remain competitive but are longshots for the playoffs. Sweat, a 2018 fourth‑round pick now on a four‑year, $76 million deal, reiterated his commitment to the team after a secretive PUP‑list stint earlier this year.
The Eagles are enduring a six‑game losing streak, and offensive line coach Chris Kuper may be on the chopping block despite head coach Nick Sirianni publicly pledging no staff changes. Kuper’s unit has allowed the highest rate of unblocked pressures in the league (18.2% of pass plays), and frequent starter injuries have left him scrambling with new tackles and guards. While Sirianni defends Kuper’s effort, analysts think both Kuper and offensive coordinator Sean Mannion could be dismissed before season’s end, especially with a bye week looming before the Giants matchup.
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The Dallas Cowboys fell 33-30 in overtime to the Arizona Cardinals after squandering a 14‑point lead in the fourth quarter—a first since 2000, leaving them 69‑1 in such games. Despite the loss, defensive tackle Quinnen Williams shines, earning his game‑ball with a career‑best performance: seven pressures (including five hurries and two sacks), a 20% pass‑rush win rate, and three stops—the most by any Cowboy defender. Williams' dominance offers a rare bright spot for a defense that collapsed in the second half.
The Black Shoe Diaries roundup lists every Penn State Nittany Lion on an NFL 53‑man roster as of Week 8, 2026, highlighting standout performances. Mike Gesicki (Bengals) logged his fifth consecutive TD, Saquon Barkley (Eagles) rushed for a TD, and rookie Zakee Wheatley (Panthers) recorded seven tackles and an interception against Green Bay. The roster spans 31 players, from Blake Gillikin (Cardinals) to Odafe Oweh (Commanders), with rookies italicized. Notable games include Jahan Dotson’s 95‑yard day for Atlanta and Pat Freiermuth’s rushing TD for Pittsburgh. The piece serves as a quick reference for fans tracking Penn State alumni in the NFL.
The Ravens may be down to their fourth-string quarterback this week. Could Jacoby Brissett be an answer?
Baseball America ranks the top 15 MLB free‑agent relievers for the 2027 offseason, projecting contracts for those worth $10 million or more. The list leads with David Bednar, a 32‑year‑old closer expected to command a three‑year, $54 million deal after posting sub‑2.00 ERAs and a reliable splitter. Raisel Iglesias follows with a one‑year, $16 million offer, while Bryan Abreu, Evan Phillips, and Kenley Jansen round out the top five despite health concerns or age‑related declines. The article uses Statcast metrics and performance trends, noting Adrian Morejón’s potential starter conversion and Pete Fairbanks’ likely season‑long injury. Each pitcher’s ERA, K%, walk rate, and recent stats help gauge market value.
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MLB Trade Rumors’ collaborative top‑50 free‑agent list pins two players as the Cubs’ most likely hires: reliever Adrián Morejón (5‑year, $80 M) and left‑hander David Peterson (2‑year, $24 M). Morejón, a elite late‑inning arm with a 99.5 mph sinker, could even stretch into a starter role, while Peterson offers a proven left‑handed rotation piece. The article also weighs other linked names—Trevor Rogers, Freddy Peralta, Sonny Gray and Clay Holmes—but argues the Morejón‑Peterson combo presents the strongest Cubs connections amid the offseason buzz.
Free agency officially opens five days after the World Series, and the Oakland Athletics face a unique window before a possible lockout on Dec. 1. The A’s, still rebuilding in a minor‑league‑type ballpark, recently locked up starter Luis Severino with a $22 million option, the biggest signing since the move to Las Vegas. With limited free‑agent interest historically, the looming lockout could push lower‑tier players to sign early, giving Oakland a chance to add a low‑ceiling, high‑floor infielder or bolster its bullpen—areas President Taylor Smith may prioritize. With just 27 days before negotiations potentially stall, the A’s must act quickly on any deals.
After Lamar Jackson’s season‑ending thumb injury, the Ravens may become sellers before the Nov. 10 trade deadline. Insider Paul Schwartz flags Derrick Henry as a possible trade bait for RB‑hungry teams. The article outlines five likely destinations: the Green Bay Packers, who are already negotiating for Jonathan Taylor and could package mid‑round picks; the New York Giants, whose coach John Harbaugh admires Henry’s fit for a power run game; the Denver Broncos, seeking a backfield boost for QB Bo Nix; the Minnesota Vikings, looking to bolster an already solid offense behind Aaron Jones; and the Seattle Seahawks, battling injuries and hoping Henry could revive their championship aspirations. Each team’s trade rationale and draft assets are briefly examined.
The latest New York Yankees news, including a Robinson Canó-related update that might make you feel old.
Dallas Cowboys owner, president and general manager Jerry Jones offered a positive outlook Tuesday regarding his team's defense despite Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
Coach Mike Sullivan reshuffles the Rangers’ struggling power play before Tuesday’s game vs. the St. Louis Blues, moving captain J.T. Miller from the top unit to the second and promoting 21‑year‑old Gabe Perreault to PP1. The change aims to tap Perreault’s vision after the team has gone 0‑2 in power‑play chances and sits tied for 18th in the league at 20.0%. Veteran Fox, Zibanejad, Lafrenière and Dorofeyev stay on the first unit, while the revamped second line adds Miller, Tye Kartye, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Will Cuylle and Vladislav Gavrikov (likely covering for injured Sean Durzi). The piece also notes Nikita Kucherov’s first post‑trade‑request interview and other league headlines.
A Playfly Sports analysis, cited by Sports Business Journal, shows that local live broadcasts in MLB, the NBA and the NHL vastly outdraw competing national telecasts. In the 2026 season, aggregated local MLB viewership was 466% higher than national games on 94% of nights, while the NHL led by 327% on 93% of nights. The NBA still beat national broadcasts but only by 32% on 61% of nights. Market examples include the Brewers pulling 65,780 local viewers versus 4,383 national viewers in Milwaukee. The data bolsters league plans to bundle local rights into streaming hubs, with YouTube leading bids for the NBA’s upcoming hub, while MLB and NHL evaluate their own models.
The Minnesota Twins lost right-handed reliever Eric Orze to the Chicago Cubs via a waiver claim.
Mariners fanatics get a packed update as free agency heats up. Seattle extends a $23.15 million qualifying offer to outfielder Randy Arozarena, though he’s likely to decline and pursue a multiyear deal. The club also claims right‑hander Isaac Mattson off waivers from Pittsburgh and moves seven players off the 60‑day IL while sending five to Triple‑A Tacoma. Cole Young thanks former infield coach Perry Hill for his Gold Glove‑winning defensive leap, and legendary manager Lou Piniella lands on the Hall of Fame contemporary‑era ballot. Plus, a fan‑vote tournament kicks off and league‑wide notes include Texas’s Evan Carter surgery and Colorado’s new pitching coach.
Despite a chaotic career path, right‑hander Xzavion Curry surprised the New York Mets in 2026. Signed to a minor‑league deal in May after flailing with the Marlins, Rockies and a Mexican League team, Curry posted a 4.74 ERA in 49.1 Triple‑A innings before his July call‑up. In the majors he logged nine appearances (one start) with a 5.48 ERA over 21.1 innings, but excluding a disastrous three‑inning, six‑run outing against Baltimore, his MLB ERA drops to 3.44. He led Syracuse’s rotation with a 3.36 ERA in 72.1 innings and struck out 41. At 28, Curry’s odd‑ball season may earn him another year in affiliated baseball.
Free agency opens after the NLCS, and Royals Review ranks the top 30 available players with salary forecasts. Pitcher Tarik Skubal, a back‑to‑back Cy Young winner limited by elbow surgery, tops the list; the author predicts a 9‑year, $365 million deal with the Dodgers. Other key targets include Freddy Peralta (projected 5‑year, $115 M with the Cubs), outfielder Randy Arozarena (4‑year, $108 M to Philadelphia), and outfielder Seiya Suzuki (4‑year, $104 M to Seattle). The piece also outlines potential suitors and contract outlooks amid looming labor‑rule changes.
LSU’s mid‑season report spotlights a surge in offensive firepower and a revitalized pass rush. Quarterback Sam Leavitt, despite a hamstring nag, climbs to third in SEC completion percentage and second in TD passes, trailing only Trinidad Chambliss in yardage. Transfer RB Dilin Jones rushes for 657 yards (fourth in the SEC), punching 445 yards after contact and adding a new role as a pass‑catcher with 19 receptions in the last three games. Wideout Jackson Harris emerges as a premier WR1, posting 634 yards and tying for the SEC lead with seven TD catches. On defense, Ole Miss transfer Princewill Umanmielen fuels the pass rush with nine sacks, flirting with the school’s single‑season record. LSU sits above a 50% chance to make the College Football Playoff as it heads into the final stretch.
The 2026 iteration of MLB free agency is here, and it could move with an urgency unseen in most offseasons.
Despite the New York Jets’ 2-6 record, the blog argues the team’s offense is a bright spot and could be one of the best in the franchise’s recent 15‑year history. Ranked 12th in EPA/play and 10th in success rate through eight weeks, the young unit—average age 23.8 and largely under contract—features promising prospects like Adonai Mitchell, Omar Cooper, Braelon Allen and linemen Joe Tippmann and Olu Fashanu. The author notes persistent red‑zone woes and questions whether coaching or luck is to blame, but contends the overall record is misleading, with net EPA comparable to teams such as the Raiders, Texans and Giants. The piece suggests the Jets could become a playoff contender if the offense continues to develop.
The Corpus Christi Hooks finished 2026 with a 62-76 record, but several players stood out. Undrafted infielder Trevor Austin led the team in hits (96), doubles (22), home runs (21) and RBI (54) while posting a .803 OPS. Right‑hander Bryce Mayer earned Astros Minor League Pitcher of the Year honors again, posting a 2.61 ERA and 100 strikeouts in Double‑A before a promotion to Triple‑A. Catcher Jason Schiavone posted a historic 30‑HR/30‑SB line, the first catcher to do so in 45 years. Reliever Alex Santos recorded a 2.91 ERA with 100 strikeouts, and swing‑man Jackson Nezuh struck out 124 across Double‑A and Triple‑A. Despite the team’s struggles, these performances give the Hooks optimism heading into 2027.
The Colorado Rockies have added Plantiga’s force‑plate insoles to their performance toolkit, joining Catapult vests to track biomechanics in real time. Tiny pods inside the shoes capture acceleration, rotation and ground‑reaction forces at 416 Hz, sending data to the cloud for coaches like performance scientist Brandon Stone and bullpen coach Matt Buschmann. The system flags asymmetries, fatigue or injury risk before symptoms appear, allowing staff to tweak workloads and mechanics. Early adopters such as relief pitcher Zach Agnos say the pods are invisible, and the insights complement Catapult’s volume metrics with detailed gait and load patterns.