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Hafey cycles through the Phillies
kkundahl
Fri, 2026-08-21 11:15
Chick Hafey helped contribute to the Year of the Hitter by recording a cycle for the Cardinals on Aug. 21, 1930.
Abbey Dempsey
According to the Chinese zodiac, 1930 was the Year of the Horse. On the diamond, however, it was aptly titled the Year of the Hitter.
The start of the decade ushered in power hitting across the American, National and Negro National Leagues as owners employed a livelier ball to boost...
The first preseason game is in the books and it was nice to see the players get out there and compete against an opponent. I do not put a lot of stock into the performances at this point. After the joint practices and next week’s game, we should have a better idea. From what I […]
Odell Beckham Jr. is vying for a spot on the New York Giants’ 53-man roster, while John Harbaugh praised his performance against the Minnesota Vikings.
Nothing is set in stone between now and the start of the NFL season, so Odell Beckham Jr. will still have to earn his spot on the team. However, the wide receiver has made a positive impression on John Harbaugh in the preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings and has made it clear that he will take advantage of every opportunity that com...
Florian Wirtz, Bruno Fernandes and Martin Odegaard all feature in the Premier League's top 20 midfielders right now.
The Milwaukee Brewers are set to face the Dodgers in the series finale in Los Angeles with Logan Henderson on the mound opposite Tarik Skubal. It’s been a disappointing West Coast trip overall, as Milwaukee was swept by the Padres in San Diego, but they’ve bounced back to win two of the first three games […]
The 40-year-old hit well in 27 games at Triple-A Gwinett
DALLAS — Cooper Flagg won Rookie of the Year in April with 56 of 100 first-place votes. His second NBA season comes after a summer that Mike Schmitz says Flagg has spent working in the Dallas Mavericks gym. Flagg started all 70 games he played and averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in […]
Manchester City, fresh off a 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the Community Shield, reportedly finalized Rodri's long-rumored transfer to Barcelona on Sunday, per The Athletic's David Ornstein.
It's been a big offseason for the Boston Celtics, who traded Jaylen Brown for Paul George in one of the more surprising moves of the summer.
LIVERPOOL 2 – 0 COMO Liverpool: Gakpo 23’, Jacquet 43’ Pre-Match Preseason at Anfield, and we’re a week away from the start of the Premier League. Jeremy Jacquet is starting alongside Virgil van Dijk, and Ronald Araujo is on the bench and likely to appear in the second half. We get our first glimpse at […]
Barcelona have reportedly finally reached agreement with Manchester City over a transfer for midfielder Rodri. The two clubs have in negotiations over a deal for the World Cup winner for a little while and he’s now been given the green light to head to Barcelona. According to Fabrizio Romano, the transfer has been agreed following […]
Despite sold-out grounds and gone corporate packages, reports suggest BMW is staying put. The PGA Tour is also about to undergo a major overhaul starting with the 2028 season as a controversial two-tier system. While most of the controversy centers on golfers’ and analysts’ opinions about the new system, there’s an added burden on sponsors, […]
The post PGA Tour’s Partnership With $40B Sponsor Set to Survive Before Major Format Overhaul – Report appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Liverpool Fans Make Same Point About Jeremy Jacquet After Debut Performance
Looking at the data from the Reign's 1-0 win at Lumen Field.
It took until the 12th day of training camp, but we finally got some fights in practice in Green Bay. The first scuffle was between running back Chris Brooks and linebacker Zaire Franklin, but the second one was more involved. Defensive lineman Chris McClellan landed hard on running back Pierre Strong Jr., which led to […]
When the Chicago Cubs acquired four pitchers at the trade deadline, they knew that some tough roster decisions would be forthcoming. Those decisions are starting to be made. More News: Chicago Cubs facing a critical Seiya Suzuki dilemma With Edward Cabrera reinstated from the IL after his minor league rehab assignment, some room needed to [...]
The post Chicago Cubs announce two pitcher demotions to accommodate returning Edward Cabrera appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Darren Raddysh had a career year seemingly out of nowhere this past season at 30 years old. Which NHL players could do the same this season?
Joshua Báez hit three homers in his first three at-bats for the St. Louis Cardinals, immediately bringing new excitement to the organization — and raising questions.
Marc Marquez has revealed which three MotoGP transfers he considers the most interesting ahead of the upcoming season. Entering the next season and the next regulation change, the MotoGP grid will also look quite different. For example, only two current factory riders, Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecc...
Seven teams are fighting for the final spot in the AL Wild Card standings. The Tigers have an edge over the Guardians and Blue Jays for now, but that could change quickly.
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang gave an injury update Sunday.
#Shortstops: Balkovec Makes History in Blue
kkundahl
Sun, 2026-08-16 14:41
In a career composed of firsts, Rachel Balkovec rose to the rank of manager when she piloted the Tampa Tarpons in 2022.
Abbey Dempsey
Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 12:00pm
Rachel Balkovec did not make it to Cooperstown by playing between the lines.
Her pioneering road to the Hall of Fame ran through weight rooms, batting cages and, most recently, front offices. Immortalized not in bronze but in b...
Sir Alex Ferguson managed an outstanding collection of players throughout his career - here's the best eleven of stars he oversaw.
The Sixers are hiring Tommy Balcetis as their new head of basketball intelligence, analytics and innovation, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). The veteran NBA executive spent 12 years with the Nuggets from 2013-2025, earning multiple promotions in Denver’s front office. The Nuggets decided not to retain him in June 2025 after his contract […]
Paul George is ready to start his time with the Boston Celtics and says he'll give the team everything he has.
Success stories come in many different forms. While playing football can certainly carve out a bright future, it’s not the […]