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Major League Baseball should institute a mercy rule to shorten games

This article was prompted by discussion in the various articles I’ve posted recently about position players pitching. Basically, if you have put a position player in to pitch, you have essentially given up playing baseball and are just filling the time until nine innings have been completed. Often, the position player gives up multiple runs […]

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From Bleed Cubbie Blue | 2 days ago | 0 reads

Building a better Houston Texans defense

With all the focus on the offense right now, particularly what C.J. Stroud will do in 2026, it seems like a good time to take a look at the defense. Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans and defensive coordinator Matt Burke built one of the best defenses in the NFL last season. Along with secondary […]

From Battle Red Blog | 2 days ago | 1 read

Yankees Birthday of the Day: Roger Peckinpaugh

Almost a century before Derek Jeter manned shortstop and held the captaincy for the New York Yankees, another athletic young player did the same. Roger Peckinpaugh, who came to the Yankees at the age of 20, never experienced the level of team success that Jeter did, nor could he boast a similar offensive profile. But […]

From Pinstripe Alley | 2 days ago | 2 reads

Despite the Hackett hire, LaFleur will call plays

The Arizona Cardinals have a very good problem: Now in-house, they have two offensive play callers. But newly-hired Mike LaFleur stated in his first press conference that he will be the one calling plays. This comes on the heels of the hiring of Nathaniel Hackett as the team’s new OC. Hackett is well-known as a […]

From Revenge of the Birds | 2 days ago | 0 reads

Softball Roundtable: Preseason!

With the Mizzou Softball season set to kickoff Friday at 9 a.m. against Penn State, it’s time to get busy! Rock M’s softball staff is bigger than ever this season and we hope to provide all the content you need to stay up to date throughout the season. We thought it made sense to do […]

From Rock M Nation | 2 days ago | 0 reads

Mavs YouTube Roundup: Dallas Mavericks shake the Etch A Sketch Edition

When my original Nintendo console came home with me from the grocery store in the late 80s, I was on cloud nine. Mario Bros, Duck Hunt, and the possibility of new games and memories made with family and friends. I quickly learned that when the system was not functioning correctly after extended use, the best […]

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From Mavs Moneyball | 2 days ago | 0 reads

Help is not coming for the Avalanche power play

As the Colorado Avalanche head into the Olympic break high on 4-2 win over the San Jose Sharks, easing the sting of their 7-7-2 record since the calendar flipped to 2026, the primary concern at this juncture is the fact that Avalanche currently own the NHL’s dead last ranked power play at with a 15.1% […]

From Mile High Hockey | 2 days ago | 0 reads

Thursday Morning Links

Morning, all! Evan Grant had a video Q&A at the DMN where, among other things, he opined that Corey Seager and Marcus Semien didn’t have much of a relationship as teammates. The Rangers have four players that will be participating in the World Baseball Classic, with Robert Garcia probably being the most significant. It looks […]

From Lone Star Ball | 2 days ago | 0 reads

Chargers Daily Links: Thursday Open Thread

Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: The Chargers aced their hires for both offensive and defensive coordinator (Chargers.com) Everything you need to know about the 2026 offseason for the Chargers (Chargers.com) Chris O’Leary explains why he took the DC job for the Chargers (Chargers Wire) […]

From Bolts From The Blue | 2 days ago | 0 reads

What we learned from the Spurs win over the Thunder

It’s an inescapable reality that it takes a bit of luck to win an NBA championship. Look at the winners from any era, and you’ll see how attrition and misfortune affected the road. The defending champions in Oklahoma City have been unlucky lately as players have gotten banged up, and it could open the door […]

From Pounding The Rock | 2 days ago | 0 reads

Why Drew Brees is the easiest vote in Canton history

Today, Thursday, February 5, 2026, the NFL world turns its eyes to the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco for the 15th annual NFL Honors. While the MVP and Rookie of the Year trophies will spark plenty of debate, there is one announcement that feels less like a reveal and more like a coronation. […]

From Canal Street Chronicles | 2 days ago | 0 reads