As expected, Kyle Tucker rejected his Qualifying Offer from the Chicago Cubs, and is now attached to draft pick compensation in free agency. If and when he signs with another club, he will net the Cubs an extra 2026 draft pick after the second round.
Meanwhile, this year saw an uptick in QO acceptances, with Brandon Woodruff, Gleyber Torres, and Trent Grisham joining Shota Imanaga in accepting the 1-year, $22 million deal, rather than hit free agency attached to draft pick compensation. I...
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Outfielder Trent Grisham of the New York Yankees, infielder Gleyber Torres of the Detroit Tigers, and pitchers Brandon Woodruff of the Milwaukee Brewers and Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs have accepted the qualifying offer from their respective teams, it was announced today. Each player is now under contract for $22.05 million for the 2026 […]
From Lone Star Ball
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David Benavidez takes some time to talk to Fight Hype about what he makes of his past inability to secure a fight with Canelo Alvarez and whether he thinks that may ever come off in the future. Benavidez also mentions that he’ll be looking at a cruiserweight title opportunity against Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez early next […]
From Bad Left Hook
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Brandon Woodruff accepted his qualifying offer with the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, bringing the righty back to the team for the 2026 season. The deal is for a one-year, $22.025 million contract. It’s another opportunity to see Woodruff with the Crew as he prepares to begin his age-33 season. Woodruff’s value next season might largely […]
From Brew Crew Ball
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For Royals fans looking for an upgrade in the lineup, two options are already off the board. Free agent second baseman Gleyber Torres of the Tigers and outfielder Trent Grisham of the Yankees both accepted the one-year Qualifying Offer to remain with their respective teams. Also accepting are pitchers Shota Imanaga of the Cubs and […]
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The Wisconsin Badgers delivered their most complete performance of the young season in a commanding 94 to 69 win over SIU Edwardsville at the Kohl Center. The Badgers moved to 4-0 and looked every bit like a team beginning to settle into its identity. This matchup showed a roster growing in confidence, sharpening its offensive […]
From Bucky's 5th Quarter
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When Yale meets Harvard in late November every year the Bulldogs, of course, always want to beat their Ivy League rivals. The two have butted heads for 140 years in one of the oldest and most historic rivalries the sport has to offer. “The Game” as it’s come to be known is one of the […]
From Underdog Dynasty
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A familiar face has returned to take an open spot at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots officially re-signed defensive tackle Fabien Lovett Sr. to the practice squad on Tuesday, as Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reported. Lovett, 25, first joined the practice squad in Foxborough entering Labor Day weekend. He was released at the […]
From Pats Pulpit
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Winger is on international duty with Burkina Faso.
From Sounder At Heart
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Having all of Juventus’ best players available for the biggest fixtures in Serie A and the Champions League seems like something we haven’t been able to say all that often over the last few years. That’s mainly because arguably the best of the bunch on the current roster, center back Gleison Bremer, has missed the […]
From Black & White & Read All Over
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The Las Vegas Raiders seem to find a new low every game, and getting blown out by the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football adds to what’s been an embarrassing season for the organization. Additionally, that’s led to the Raiders continuing to slide in the Week 12 NFL Power Rankings. ESPN 31. Las Vegas Raiders […]
From Silver And Black Pride
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The Detroit Lions announced on Tuesday that they have activated linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez from the physically unable to perform list to the team’s active 53-man roster. No corresponding move was necessary, as the Lions had an open spot on their roster after placing tight end Sam LaPorta on injured reserve Saturday. Rodriguez returns after suffering […]
From Pride Of Detroit
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It’s that time of the week again. Let’s take out the trash before we enjoy this week’s cob nominations. South Carolina They had a 30-3 halftime lead against the Texas A&M Aggies and then everything completely fell apart for the Gamecocks and they shockingly lost this football game. South Florida The Bulls were in prime […]
From Corn Nation
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Boy, do Yankees fans not have the stomach for Devin Williams. Is he a good idea for the Giants? Jeff Passan seems to think so. And earlier today, Jon Morosi — who has probably lost his credibility after his reporting on Shohei Ohtani — fueled rumors that the San Francisco Giants have interest in this […]
From McCovey Chronicles
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Rutgers Men’s Basketball is set to tip off against American University tonight at 6:30 inside Jersey Mike’s Arena. The game will be broadcast live on BTN. The Scarlet Knights will look to continue their three-game winning streak tonight as they enter game four of their five-game home stand to start the year. American is the […]
From On the Banks
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We’ve been waiting for this decision ever since the Cubs and Shōta Imanaga both rejected their mutual contract options for 2026 and beyond. And now, just before the 3 p.m. CT deadline for such things, we have Imanaga’s decision: I think most of us expected this decision after Imanaga’s bad second half of 2025, in […]
From Bleed Cubbie Blue
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The Chicago Cubs are getting Shota Imanaga back for 2026 on a one-year, $22 million deal, per a Patrick Mooney report . As we suspected he might, Imanaga is accepting the Cubs’ Qualifying Offer, rather than risk an uncertain free agency with draft pick compensation attached.
It has been said that there is no such thing as a bad one-year deal, and that had to be some of the philosophy animating the Cubs’ willingness to extend the Qualifying Offer in the first place. They had to know Imanag...
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The Los Angeles Rams will be without one of the best players on their defense as safety Quentin Lake is set to miss at least a few weeks in a best-case scenario. There hasn’t been an official diagnosis on Lake, but Rams head coach Sean McVay noted on Monday that he thought, “it might be […]
From Turf Show Times
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It is time for our annual appearance in the Champions Classic. This year’s event returns to Madison Square Garden and our opponent are the Kentucky Wildcats. The Spartans are looking to stay undefeated and pick up a 2nd win against a ranked opponent (Kentucky is #12), while the Wildcats are looking to avoid an early […]
From The Only Colors
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Wednesday’s NHL schedule features a matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes (13-5-1) and the Minnesota Wild (9-7-4) at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Hurricanes are -151 on the moneyline to win on the road against the Wild (+127) in the game, which begins at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT.
Check out the Hurricanes-Wild matchup on TNT.
Hurricanes vs. Wild Game Info & Odds
When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: TNT
Where: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Pau...
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The Anaheim Ducks (12-6-1) have -168 moneyline odds to win when they host a game against the Boston Bruins (12-9), who have +142 moneyline odds, on Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
The Ducks game against the Bruins can be seen on ESPN+, so tune in to catch the action.
Ducks vs. Bruins Game Info & Odds
When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California
Favorite: Ducks (-168)
Unde...
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The Washington Capitals (9-8-2) have -115 moneyline odds to win when they host an expected close matchup with the Edmonton Oilers (9-8-4), who have -105 moneyline odds, on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET on TNT.
The Oilers’ game against the Capitals will air on TNT, so tune in to take in the action.
Capitals vs. Oilers Game Info & Odds
When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: TNT
Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
Favorite: Capitals (-115)
Underdog: Oilers (-...
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Just in case you forgot, the Chicago Bears are on top of the NFC North.
THE CHICAGO BEARS ARE IN FIRST PLACE OF THE NFC NORTH pic.twitter.com/iXKXCtrlLI — PFF (@PFF) November 17, 2025
If the season ended today …
The Chicago Bears would host the Green Bay Packers in a wild card round matchup at Soldier Field. The Bears own the third seed in the NFC right now, and the Packers are sitting at No. 6. What a matchup that would be. Caleb Williams’ first playoff game against the P...
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The San Francisco 49ers had a blowout win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, improving to 7-4 and turning things around after getting beaten big against the Los Angeles Rams the weekend before. San Francisco got off to a fast start from the opening kickoff, which Skyy Moore took 98 yards to set up a […]
From Niners Nation
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On Tuesday evening, the BC men’s basketball team will host the Hampton Pirates at Conte Forum, the third home game of the season for the Eagles. Coming off of a devastatingly disappointing loss to Central Connecticut, followed by a close road victory over Temple, the team is already putting fans on an emotional roller coaster […]
From BC Interruption
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