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Editor’s note: We’ll count down the top 10 Commanders players on the 2026 roster regardless of position sporadically over the next few weeks. Before we get to it, here’s how we arrived at the ranking: Our Scott Bair, Scott Jennings and Mark Tyler compiled a top 13 – no ranking was identical — with points […]
The Washington Capitals recently acquired Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres, which was one of the few moves they have made this offseason. After learning he was joining the team that beat him in the 2018 Stanley Cup Final, Tuch gave a classic answer, according to Capitals beat writer Sammi Silber. “Alex Tuch on “The Save”: […] The post Capitals’ Alex Tuch gets real on 2018 Stanley Cup Final connection appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After a third straight bullpen meltdown, we saw a different side of Blake Butera. His answers were short and to the point. He was asked about what went wrong with the bullpen, and he simply said “they did not throw strikes and didn’t execute” and when he was asked about his takeaway from the game […]
Well, at least we won’t have to write any more Alex Tuch profiles in the near future. After speculating that the big winger could be a trade deadline acquisition in 2025, and a possible free agent signing this summer, things went in a different direction as the Buffalo Sabres signed the 30-year-old to an 8-year, $84 million contract before trading him to the Washington Capitals for a third-round pick and David Kampf. With that move, the top forward was erased from the top of free agent bo...
Brandon Aiyuk’s ongoing situation with the San Francisco 49ers has taken another turn. Initially, while the conversations centered around his displeasure with the 49ers organisation, it has now diverted to an NFL tampering violation. Watching Aiyuk’s antics pushing a move to the Washington Commanders, 49ers insider David Lombardi has raised a question. “Maybe we need […] The post “Can the Commanders File Tampering Charges?”: Washington Urged to Take Drastic Action Against Brandon Aiyuk Amid ...
The Orioles return to Baltimore this weekend as frustrating and confounding as ever, with the team returning home after their West Coast road trip. When the O’s left for their three-series West Coast swing against the Mariners, Dodgers and Angels, they were five games under .500 and two games out of a Wild Card spot. […]
The Daily Slop Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles ESPN Questions about 10 new NFL coordinators […]
It seems like years ago that the Philadelphia Phillies appeared to be in a state of disarray when they were 10 games under .500.
Mason McTavish's days as an Anaheim Duck are coming to an end. Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek has been fielding trade calls for over a month, trying to find the right deal to move his disgruntled forward. There's been plenty of speculation about Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Washington Capitals, but reports have surfaced stating the Ducks are down to two offers, and the talks are with the New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues. Hearing it’s the Blues and Rangers that have ...
Bryce Harper heard the noise and gave a pointed response.
It was no secret Nick Allegretti struggled in Kliff Kingsbury’s gap-centric scheme in 2024, and his play could, at best, be described as up and down. He was considered a possible cut candidate headed into this offseason as his cap hit escalated in the third year of his contract. Following the release of Tyler Biadasz, […]
San Francisco 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk has made it clear that he wants to play for the Washington Commanders. In recent Instagram videos, Aiyuk isn’t hinting at wanting to play in Washington; the 49ers wideout is being upfront and direct.In the four seasons he’s played for the 49ers, Aiyuk has recorded 294 receptions for 4,305 […] The post Commanders Receive Stern Warning on 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk appeared first on HEAVY .
The Washington Wizards picking BYU star AJ Dybantsa as the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft means that they have acquired the future face of the franchise. However, Dybantsa was hardly their only major acquisition from the draft, with the Wizards acquiring multiple stars who can be expected to play a considerable […] The post Wizards 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Here’s Washington Wizards GM Will Dawkins on his goals for 2026 No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa. (via Monumental Sports Network): “Day one, be a good person. Be in the community. Be authentic to who you are. We want guys to represent themselves and the organization in a way that they’re comfortable with. And just being […] The post Will Dawkins: AJ Dybantsa led the country in scoring seeing double/triple teams appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Philadelphia Phillies came out swinging on Thursday night against the Washington Nationals. A major catalyst for that was the still surging Bryce Harper. In the 9th inning, with the score tied at five, Harper hit a two-run homer that sparked a five-run surge. In the process, the Phillies became the first team in MLB […] The post Bryce Harper’s clutch 9th-inning HR helps Phillies make MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Philadelphia Phillies have re-established themselves as a team to be reckoned with in 2026. With their series triumph over the Washington Nationals, they’ve climbed to within four games of the National League East lead.In all three wins, the Phillies took the lead in the ninth inning. In the finale, it was Bryce Harper who […] The post Phillies Star Bryce Harper Sends Clear Message After Nationals Series Win appeared first on HEAVY .
As you read the rest of this piece and remember the rest of this crazy game on a Thursday night before the Phillies head to Citi Field tomorrow, it is fair to ask what Nationals manager Blake Butera is supposed to do? Nothing worked. Nothing worked for the entire series as the Phillies paraded dingers […]
For the second time today, the New Jersey Devils have parted ways with a fourth-round pick. This time, they traded with the Washington Capitals to acquire defenseman Declan Chisholm in…
Another day, and it’s another video on Instagram from San Francisco 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk. Nonetheless, the situation remains at a standstill with the player wanting out and the team wanting a trade rather than releasing him. Despite videos coming out almost every day of the wideout enunciating he wants out of the Niners, Aiyuk […] The post 49ers, Commanders Get Major Brandon Aiyuk Update From Insider appeared first on HEAVY .
When AJ Dybantsa emerged as the favorite to be the number-one overall pick to the Washington Wizards, a difficult conversation was brought into light -- one that could not be ignored. If AJ was, in fact, the man for Washington, he would likely have to giv
Declan Chisholm had a goal and six assists for seven points in 26 games with the Washington Capitals in 2025-26.
The St. Louis Blues have already traded forward Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals, and they have been rumored to be considering a multitude of other moves involving players who were rumored to potentially be on the move at the Trade Deadline back in March. But for now, it appears as though Blues general manager […] The post Blues rumors: Colton Parayko, Robert Thomas get huge trade updates ahead of NHL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Washington Wizards have had one of the most eventful weeks in franchise history, as they agreed to a four-year, $212 million max contract with star point guard Trae Young on Monday before drafting star BYU forward AJ Dybantsa No. 1 overall on Tuesday. Now, they’ll have their most talented rotation since they last made […] The post Why Wizards’ $212 million Trae Young deal intensifies pressure to win now appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa met John Wall in his first trip to the nation’s capital since being selected first overall in this year’s draft. Dybantsa is joining forces with Wizards’ Trae Young, who just inked an extension, making the two Washington’s pillars of the near future. However, Dybantsa, spent some time with a retired […] The post Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa meets John Wall on first trip to Washington appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Nats have lost in truly heartbreaking fashion back to back nights. However, they still have a chance to salvage a split tonight. It will be a tall task though. Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez is on the mound, and he is having a truly special season. The big news for the Nats is that CJ […]