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Carlos Tejera is the rare international prospect to hit his way to a U.S. league as a 17-year-old. The Pirates are bought in on his upside. The post Pirates’ Carlos Tejera Hits His Way To U.S. As 17-Year-Old appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
It was a very physical game between Paraguay and France in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, but that didn't stop Kylian Mbappe from taking a dig at the Guaranis. The game between France and Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup was nothing short of intense. Many scuffles, an overwhelmed referee, and plenty of fouls took place, but as Les Bleus managed to win the game, star Kylian Mbappe was clearly not happy with how the Guaranis played. Per Fabrizio Romano, Mbappe was not happy with Parag...
They are clearing up all the RFAs today.
Late this afternoon, Major League Baseball announced the rosters for the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia. This year, catcher Hunter Goodman will be representing in Colorado Rockies in what will be a repeat performance after he awarded the accolade in 2025. It is an award the catcher has earned, a case Sam Bradfield made earlier […]
On his last start on the Fourth of July, against the Giants in 2023, Logan Gilbert pitched a complete-game shutout, holding the Giants to just five hits with seven strikeouts and no walks. Gilbert wouldn’t quite match that mark today – he couldn’t quite go the distance, but still collected seven strikeouts while not issuing […]
Toronto Blue Jays closer Louis Varland, who has been absolutely lights out this year for Toronto, was named to his first MLB All-Star Game. Varland is having an incredible season for the Blue Jays, posting a minuscule 0.96 ERA in 42 games for the Blue Jays. He also has a 2.4 bWAR and 18 saves […] The post Louis Varland Named to 1st MLB All-Star Game appeared first on HEAVY .
It’s about dang time, but MLB announced today that Bobby Witt Jr. will finally start an All-Star Game. This will be Bobby’s first All-Star start, but third All-Star appearance. He was the runner-up at shortstop in each of the past two seasons. He was first prevented from starting by Gunnar Henderson in 2024 because he […]
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker was just named to the 2026 NL All-Star team, but JJ Wetherholt was snubbed after an incredible rookie campaign so far.
Morocco defeated Canada in a hard-fought match at Houston Stadium and dreams of reaching the 2026 World Cup final. Morocco had to work harder than expected, but they overcame Canada 3-0 to secure the first spot in the quarterfinals. The Atlas Lions will now turn their attention to the matchup between Paraguay and France, where their next opponent will be determined. This intriguing match will be the first 2026 World Cup quarterfinal to be played. It is scheduled to take place at Boston St...
The 2026 All-Star Game is in Philadelphia. You know this. What you don’t know is what players will be representing the Phillies. Now, we know. As for the subs, the Phillies will have two position players as reserves For the pitchers:
Mohamed Salah and Egypt will meet Argentina and Lionel Messi in the Round of 16, a player he has praised above Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. This World Cup has the distinction of potentially being the last for several players . Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Luka Modric , as well as Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi , who will meet in the Round of 16 in the Egypt vs. Argentina match. The Pharaohs prevailed over Australia in a penalty shootout and later learned they will face La Albiceleste in th...
France look every bit like a World Cup favorite, but Paraguay have already shocked Germany and believes another upset is possible. France enter the Round of 16 as favorites to win the 2026 World Cup. Les Bleus have looked dominant throughout the tournament, with stars such as Kylian Mbappe , Michael Olise, and Ousmane Dembele leading one of the deepest squads in the competition. The French reinforced their title credentials by defeating Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32, producing one of the ...
Though Ronaldo's squad advanced to the last 16 and Cape Verde bowed out, this bizarre individual comparison briefly captured the attention of fans all over the world. In one of the most unusual statistical quirks of the 2026 World Cup , Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has remarkably surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo in a highly specific metric. Though Ronaldo’s squad advanced to the last 16 and Cape Verde bowed out, this bizarre individual comparison briefly captured the attention of fans all over the...
Former Arizona Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa has been arrested by the FBI for his connection in a multimillion dollar fraud scheme, according to KSR of On3. Kriisa is being extradited back to Kentucky with a court hearing scheduled for next week, the site reported, citing multiple sources. Kriisa was in Kentucky preparing to play for […]
Catcher Adley Rutschman is the Orioles’ All-Star representative. It will be Rutschman’s third All-Star Game. He was named as a reserve in 2023 and elected as the American League’s starter in 2024. It’s the second straight year the Orioles have had one representative. Ryan O’Hearn was the starting designated hitter for the American League in […]
The Atlanta Hawks were in action on Independence Day, kicking off their summer league season with a matchup against no. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson and the Utah Jazz. With Kingston Flemings, Zuby Ejiofor and Henri Veesaar all making their Sumer League debuts, Saturday was the first opportunity for the Hawks to see their 2026 […]
The starters for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game have officially been revealed ahead of tonight’s nationally-televised game on FOX between out Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets. As it turns out, the locals in Philadelphia will, in fact, get a chance to boo their divisional rivals as Ozzie Albies and Drake Baldwin have both […]
A new insider report has reshaped the Philadelphia 76ers' outlook in the LeBron James sweepstakes as free agency push heats up. The post Philadelphia 76ers Get Major LeBron James Sweepstakes Update appeared first on HEAVY .
Ohio State’s status as WR-U looks secured for the future after the Buckeyes received their first pledge from an elite wide receiver in the 2029 recruiting class. To top it off, Ryan Day is already envisioning a role for the California prospect similar to the one given to Jeremiah Smith. Austin Miller, the 2029 WR […] The post New OSU WR Commit Confirms Ryan Day’s Master Plan to Make Him Perfect Jeremiah Smith Replacement appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Following Argentina's overtime win over Cape Verde, several players ended up exhausted, but reports indicate there's no risk of injury. Argentina’s hard-fought 3-2 overtime win over Cape Verde in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 left more than a few scares along the way, with several players pushed to their physical limits across the full 120 minutes in Miami. The grueling nature of the match raised genuine concern within the coaching staff, given how little recovery time separates this rou...
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon spoke on the current form of Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of their Round of 16 clash. Spain and Portugal will face off in the Round of 16 in one of the most attractive matchups of the slate, as two of the top contenders to win the 2026 World Cup go head-to-head, and one of them will be eliminated at an early stage. The duel is already heating up following tough statements from Unai Simon against Cristiano Ronaldo . In the buildup to the derby, Unai Sim...
Brandon Marsh has been announced as the lone Phillies starter for the National League All-Star team. This will be Marsh’s first All-Star Game appearance, and it is as deserved as anybody. Marsh is finally having his breakout year, slashing .315/.348/.523 with 15 HRs, 46 RBIs, 97 hits, 15 doubles, and a .870 OPS, while carrying […] The post Brandon Marsh Announced as All-Star Starter, Other Phillies Elected as Reserves appeared first on Crossing Broad .
The Yankees may be leaking oil as the club approached the All-Star break but the club will be well-represented at the Midsummer Classic with a trio of position players and the presumptive favorite for the AL Cy Young Award playing for the Junior Circuit this summer. The fans voted injured slugger Aaron Judge into the […]
The Cubs have designated right-hander Bryse Wilson for assignment. Fellow righty Jake Woodford will take his spot on the roster. Wilson was claimed off waivers from the Phillies last week. He appeared in two games with Chicago. Wilson was part of Friday’s 17-run debacle against the Cardinals. He was hammered for seven earned runs in […]
The Jaylen Brown trade will force Payton Pritchard into a bigger role. The Boston Celtics believe there's another level to Payton Pritchard's game that he's garnered comparisons to Jalen Brunson. It's steep, but their careers have been very similar.
Phillies stars Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber will represent the team at the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.