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The Rangers have sent infielder Josh Smith and minor league right-hander Josh Stephan to the Blue Jays for left-hander Adam Macko, per announcements from both clubs. Smith and Macko are 40-man guys but Stephan is not, so this is 40-man neutral for the clubs. Smith, 28, is the player in the deal with the most […]
Melvin Fernstrom’s first full season under contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins included a disappointing start, an encouraging restart and an injury that prevented a definitive evaluation. The Penguins traded Marcus…
Gordie Chiesa on the NBA offseason, Key free agents still unsigned, Wemby’s Nike shoe deal + more first seen on ESPN700 The former Utah Jazz Assistant Coach on the latest in the NBA offseason, Key free agents still unsigned, Wemby’s record […] The post Gordie Chiesa on the NBA offseason, Key free agents still unsigned, Wemby’s Nike shoe deal + more first appeared on ESPN700 .
The Vancouver Canucks focus is on the future, particularly on players and their development. After a season that saw the organization hit rock bottom, or at least close to it, it became apparent that the organization was in a rebuild, which shifts the focus to drafting and prospect development. The Canucks have shown they…
The Blue Jays have traded swingman Adam Macko to the Texas Rangers for utility infielder Josh Smith and prospect Josh Stephan, per Ben Nicholson-Smith: Macko, the first Slovak MLB player since the retirement of Elmer Valo in 1961, appeared in /2 games this season for the Jays, posting a 4.91 ERA and 23 strikeouts against […]
Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom will remain with the team after declining to waive his no-trade clause, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The veteran has full no-trade protection and would’ve had to sign off on any deal. Rosenthal adds that Texas is also asking shortstop Corey Seager and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi about waiving their no-trade […]
The Texas Rangers have players other teams would like to grab. And one of them just returned from the injured list. Here is a last-minute trade the Rangers must make before today’s deadline. It’s not that the Rangers are out of the mix in the AL West. They entered Monday’s games with a record of […] The post 1 last-minute trade Rangers must make before deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
MLB Trade Deadline continues with a minor trade involving two American League squads. The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired utility player Josh Smith from the Texas Rangers for lefty Adam Macko. Evan Grant was the first to report the news. This is a move that clearly signifies that the Jays are buying and aiming for […] The post Blue Jays add utility man to beef up infield in Rangers trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Atlanta Braves have been looking for ways to improve their team over the last few weeks as the MLB trade deadline approaches on Monday evening. The Braves recently swung a deal with the San Francisco Giants for pitcher Tyler Mahle, in addition to other transactions. Recently, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported […] The post MLB rumors: Braves checked in with Rangers about Jacob deGrom trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Despite an injury setback, Ryan Leonard emerged from his rookie season a better player. And as he looks ahead, he’s focused on being a go-to guy in Washington.
This August, Oilersnation will ask one question about every Edmonton Oilers player projected to be on the 2026-27 roster in preparation for the upcoming season. From Connor McDavid to Mattias Janmark, let’s ask some questions. The 2025-26 season was a tough one for the Edmonton Oilers and Jake Walman. As you know, the Oilers failed…
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Blood clots have surrounded Chris Bosh since it ended his playing career in the NBA. It popped back up again this year, being more severe than previous incidents. Bosh played in the league for 13 seasons from 2003 to 2016.…
The Texas Rangers are trading infielder Josh Smith and pitcher Josh Stephan to the Toronto Blue Jays for lefthanded reliever Adam Macko, per multiple reports. Macko, 25, was a 7th round pick of the Mariners in 2019, and was sent to the Jays after the 2022 season, along with Erik Swanson, in the Teoscar Hernandez […]
The Texas Rangers are finally getting in on the MLB trade deadline action. Several reports are circulating surrounding the Rangers, and the fact that they are actively listening to trade offers on all players. However, in the meantime, the Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays have linked up in an MLB trade. Rangers Acquire Adam Macko […] The post MLB Trade: Texas Rangers Acquire Southpaw Reliever from Blue Jays for Josh Smith appeared first on HEAVY .
Gredzen is a highly-touted goaltender of Russia, whom Minnesota took in the fifth round of the 2026 draft.
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired a World Series champion Silver Slugger infielder from the Texas Rangers. The post TRADE: Toronto Blue Jays Acquire World Series Champion Silver Slugger from Rangers appeared first on HEAVY .
The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders have the ingredients for a smart trade discussion, even if there is no indication the Metropolitan Division rivals have started one. The Penguins…
Before the weekend, the Texas Rangers were leading the American League West and had the look of a potential buyer (albeit a minor one) ahead of the 2026 MLB trade deadline. Now, they trail the Houston Astros by two and a half games and are currently on the wrong side of the AL playoff picture. […] The post MLB rumors: Rangers’ trade deadline update leaves door open for Corey Seager deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It was a successful campaign by all reasonable measures for the Montreal Canadiens in 2025-26, as they not only returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second straight year, but also earned consecutive Game 7 road victories over divisional rivals before eventually seeing their journey end in the Eastern Conference Final to the Carolina […] The post Canadiens GM Kent Hughes Announces Contract Extension appeared first on HEAVY .
August is here, which means NHL hockey is officially on the horizon. We’re now just 57 days away from the Maple Leafs’ season opener. We kicked off the latest summer edition of Leafs Morning Take by breaking down Toronto’s hiring of Andy O’Brien, Sidney Crosby’s long-time trainer, as the club’s new strength and conditioning coach….
12:28pm: Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News writes that the Rangers aren’t motivated to sell and still seem likely to stand pat or operate as soft buyers. 12:04pm: The sale may be on in Arlington. Reports emerged yesterday that the Rangers could pivot to selling after a weekend sweep by the Astros pushed their […]
Carolina is protecting Bryce Young in its preseason opener while giving Kenny Pickett an early chance to establish himself as the No. 2 quarterback. The post Carolina Panthers Announce Bryce Young Decision Before Hall of Fame Game appeared first on HEAVY .
Former Philadelphia Eagles QB Kenny Pickett will start the preseason opener for the Carolina Panthers in the Hall of Fame Game. The post Former Eagles QB Named Starter in NFC South appeared first on HEAVY .
The New York Rangers have had themselves a very busy offseason. They have brought in several new players, like Pavel Dorofeyev, Marcus Petersson, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Joonas Korpisalo, Sean Durzi, and Joe Veleno. The Rangers‘ roster is looking a bit deeper than it did last season, but it is also fair to argue that they should […] The post NY Rangers Trade Pitch Lands Young Star Center From Kraken appeared first on HEAVY .