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(And it might be the most predictive organizational signature we’ve ever seen) Over Thanksgiving break, I went down a rabbit hole looking at the young Diamondbacks arms I’m most excited about for 2026. What started as casual curiosity turned into one of the wildest statistical coincidences I’ve ever stumbled across. We all remember the Merrill […]
From AZ Snake Pit | 20 days ago | 0 reads
The Orioles marked one big item off of their offseason checklist today, signing two-time All-Star closer Ryan Helsley to a two-year deal, as first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The deal is worth $28 million and includes an opt-out after the first year. Helsley has been one of the game’s top closers since taking over […]
From Camden Chat | 20 days ago | 2 reads
The White Sox saw a 19-game win improvement in 2025 — and all that did was get the club back to 60 victories. That is how bad things have gotten for this franchise, which has had three straight 100-loss seasons. But at least the 2025 season had a different vibe compared to the horrific 2023 […]
From South Side Sox | 20 days ago | 1 read
Will Marvin Harrison Jr. pay out his Week 13 anytime TD player prop when the Arizona Cardinals play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET? Below, we dive into his upcoming matchup and dissect the relevant stats. Harrison’s next game is against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and prop bets for the Arizona Cardinals wide receiver are listed below, so take a look. Marvin Harrison Jr.’s Anytime TD Prop Odds vs. the Buccaneers Harrison’s odds to score a TD in this game: +205 (Bet $10 to w...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 20 days ago | 1 read
When Trey McBride suits up for the Arizona Cardinals in their Week 13 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET), will he hit paydirt? Prior to placing any wagers, let’s take a closer look at his anytime TD player prop in the article below. McBride’s next game is against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and prop bets for the Arizona Cardinals tight end are listed below, so check them out. Trey McBride’s Anytime TD Prop Odds vs. the Buccaneers McBride’s odds to score a TD ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 20 days ago | 1 read
With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers taking on the Arizona Cardinals in Week 13 (Sunday at 1 p.m. ET), is Emeka Egbuka a good bet to hit paydirt? Below, we break down the odds and stats to determine how well this matchup stacks up for him and his anytime touchdown player prop. Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Egbuka has prop bets available for his next game against the Arizona Cardinals, and you can find them here. Emeka Egbuka’s Anytime TD Prop Odds vs. the Cardinals Egbuka’s odds to score a...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 20 days ago | 1 read
The wheels continue to turn as the baseball offseason rolls on with another free agent signing. This time it’s former St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley who is now reportedly a Baltimore Oriole. I first saw this shared by MLB Trade Rumors. It’s based on a share on X by Katie Woo of The Athletic […]
From Viva El Birdos | 20 days ago | 2 reads
The Yankees have a delicate task this offseason to upgrade the offense if they are indeed serious about improving on 2025’s disappointing finish. With multiple positions to address, potentially limited funds to do so and a lack of true difference makers outside of Kyle Tucker, the front office might have to get creative in their […]
From Pinstripe Alley | 20 days ago | 1 read
In the final regular season game of the year, Clemson traveled down to Columbia to take on USC as underdogs against the Gamecocks according to ESPN. USC, at 4-7 on the year, was playing its final game of the year. It was a back and forth game with some explosive plays, but the Gamecocks fell […]
From Shakin The Southland | 20 days ago | 1 read
Though living in a fairytale with a cruising 6-0 start, Northwestern women’s basketball’s best start in a decade ended with a fourth-quarter collapse. Northwestern (6-1, 0-0 B1G) fell to Missouri (6-2, 0-0 SEC) 85-70 in the final game of the Elevance Health Fort Myers Tip-Off on Saturday night in Fort Myers, Fla. The Wildcats couldn’t […]
From Inside NU | 20 days ago | 0 reads
The Kentucky Wildcats were thoroughly outclassed by the Louisville Cardinals on Saturday afternoon by a final score of 41-0. It was Louisville’s first shutout of Kentucky since the 2004 season. That’s how badly today went for Mark Stoops and Co. The Cards capitalized first after blocking a punt in the first half, and it only […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 20 days ago | 1 read
Scratch one of the best late-inning options off the board, as Ryan Helsley is headed to Baltimore. Jeff Passan reports that it’s a two-year deal with an opt-out in the middle, AKA a one-year deal with a player option for the second year: Closer Ryan Helsley and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a two-year contract with an opt-out after the first season, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. Helsley, who fielded interest from teams to convert to a starter, will be the ninth-inn...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 20 days ago | 1 read
Noah Davis had a rough start and rough finish to his tenure in the majors with the Dodgers. Acquired for cash considerations from the Boston Red Sox on March 27 — the date of the home opener for the Dodgers, and opening day for 28 MLB teams — Davis gave the Dodgers another relief pitcher […]
From True Blue LA | 20 days ago | 2 reads
You had your fill of turkey, overate on the yams, and somehow made it through seeing your least favorite relatives alive. Which is to say you didn’t want to see them alive, but there they were. Now it’s time for the Hot Stove to heat up, as a few cast-off depth relievers aren’t cleansing the […]
From Athletics Nation | 20 days ago | 3 reads
When Jordan Lawlar was called up the first time in September of 2023, I think most D’Backs fans and most prospect evaluators expected the young shortstop to be up in the Major Leagues and well on his way to being an established fixture in the Diamondbacks lineup going into the 2026 . I’d also think […]
From AZ Snake Pit | 20 days ago | 2 reads
The New England Patriots will go without additional two against the New York Giants. Starting left guard Jared Wilson and special teams captain Brenden Schooler have been ruled out for Monday night, head coach Mike Vrabel announced during his weekend press conference. Here’s the rest of the game statuses leading up to the 8:15 p.m. […]
From Pats Pulpit | 20 days ago | 1 read
The Washington Nationals just made an interesting coaching hire. They made Grant Anders the bullpen catcher, but also an MLB player development coach. That last title is very intriguing and not a position the team had in the previous regime. However, given the youth on the roster it is a worthwhile addition to the coaching […]
From Federal Baseball | 20 days ago | 2 reads
1963 He had a spectacular 1963 season, and because of it White Sox star southpaw Gary Peters was named the American League Rookie of the Year by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Peters went 19-8 with a 2.33 ERA (AL-best among starting pitchers), and had 189 strikeouts in 243 innings pitched. He won 11 straight games […]
From South Side Sox | 21 days ago | 1 read
Félix Hernández was a right-handed pitcher who played 15 seasons in the MLB, all with the Mariners. This is his second time on the ballot. Last year, 20.6% of Writers voted for him.His career numbers are 169-136, with a 3.42 ERA in 419 games and 418 starts. In 2729.2 innings, he had 2524 strikeouts and […]
From Bluebird Banter | 21 days ago | 1 read
The World Cup Draw is a few days away, and we react to the pots and procedures on Episode 164! The World Cup Draw procedures and pots were released earlier in the week, and the USMNT knows which teams it could draw for each match in the group stage. We take a look at the […]
From Stars and Stripes FC | 21 days ago | 2 reads
The Pittsburgh Pirates are home to the league’s best pitcher in Paul Skenes, but he is also one of the most frequently placed players in trade rumors. Bleacher Report writer Joel Reuter suggested a trade that would send Skenes to the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers for a package of players including […]
From Bucs Dugout | 21 days ago | 3 reads
The college football regular season is wrapping up, and there are several players in action who are high on the list for the 2026 NFL Draft. Who has the best odds of going first? Let’s take a look at the odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. 2026 NFL Draft No. 1 Overall Odds Ty Simpson is the favorite to go No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Titans (1-10), Giants (2-10), and Jets (2-9) are currently in the mix for the top pick in the draft. Take a look at the odds for which player will...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 21 days ago | 1 read
We heard rumors about this a few weeks ago but now it’s official: the Red Sox will send Kristian Campbell to the Caribbean for a little bit of winter ball this offseason. No word yet on where he’ll play, though the safe bet is that he’ll be in Puerto Rico with the Caguas Criollos, a […]
From Over the Monster | 21 days ago | 2 reads
Carlos Rodón didn’t make a great first impression in pinstripes. Signed to a six-year free agent deal before the 2023 season, the left-hander was coming off a 237-strikeout campaign and expected to slot behind Gerrit Cole as a formidable duo atop the Yankees’ rotation. Instead, he missed the season’s first three months with multiple injuries […]
From Pinstripe Alley | 21 days ago | 2 reads
Injuries taketh away and injuries giveth. For Atlanta Braves rookie Nacho Alvarez, Jr., what began as a possible lost season ended up providing the biggest opportunity of his fledgling big league career. How acquired The Braves drafted Alvarez in the fifth round of the 2022 draft. He made his big league debut in 2024 with […]
From Talking Chop | 21 days ago | 5 reads