Monday Morning Texas Rangers Update
Good morning. It’s real quiet out there. Anyway, MLB dot com’s Theo DeRosa advocates for former Texas Rangers ace Cole Hamels to reach the Hall of Fame. That’s all. Have a good day!
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The 20 most-read MLB blog posts · Jan 12–18, 2026
2026 Cubs Salary Arbitration Primer
2026 Cubs Salary Arbitration Primer 1/8 UPDATE : The Cubs signed LHP Justin Steele (one year - $6.775M), RHP Edward Cabrera (one year - $4.45M), and RHP Javier Assad (one year - $1.8M) to 2026 major league contracts, thus avoiding the possibility of salary arbitration. Because the contracts were signed to avoid the possibility of salary arbitration, the contracts are fully guaranteed. 1/7 UPDATE : The Cubs acquired RHP Edward Cabrera from the Marlins, and he is eligible for sala...
Which defender could Barcelona sign in the January transfer window?
Barcelona were expected to have a quiet January transfer window but those plans may have changed after center-back Andreas Christensen was ruled out for several months with an ACL injury. “I’ll talk to Deco,” was the message from Hansi Flick about the situation, meaning the rumor mill has been quick to churn out a host […]
Managerial Hire, MLBPA Financial Prep, PCA’s D, and Other Cubs Bullets
The Chicago Bears (and Blackhawks) lost yesterday, and it was not pretty. I will need some comforting breakdowns from the BN crew over the next few days … Another managerial opening is set to go down, with the Baltimore Orioles taking a top Cleveland Guardians lieutenant: The Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a deal to hire Craig Albernaz as manager, sources tell ESPN. Albernaz, 42, was previously associate manager with Cleveland and was a widely sought-after candidate for open ma...
A few thoughts about Kyle Tucker’s contract with the Dodgers
By now, of course, you have heard that Kyle Tucker signed what was initially reported as a four-year, $240 million deal with the Dodgers, with opt-outs after 2027 and 2028. Via MLB Trade Rumors, here are more precise financial details of the deal: The deal includes $30MM in deferrals and will come with an approximate […]
Chiefs News 1/10: The NFL is investigating Rashee Rice
The latest The NFL is investigating Rashee Rice − here’s what happens next | USA Today It is unclear whether Rice’s ex-girlfriend has filed a police report associated with the allegations. Police in Overland Park, Kansas told USA TODAY that they responded to a call at Rice’s home in 2024 but that no abuse report […]
Did the Miami Dolphins just fire the next Arizona Cardinals head coach?
Coming into Thursday, January 8, 2026 there were seven teams in need of a new head coach. It is the usual cast of characters, the Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons, and Tennessee Titans with a new name, the Baltimore Ravens. Then this morning the Miami Dolphins, a team […]
Giants beat reporter just revealed why Dolphins won't win John Harbaugh sweepstakes
The Miami Dolphins have a chance to hire John Harbaugh, but they will face competition from the New York Giants, among others.
Rangers vs. Sabres: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions
A close NHL matchup is projected on Thursday when the New York Rangers (20-18-6) host the Buffalo Sabres (22-15-4) at Madison Square Garden. The Sabres are underdogs (-106 on the moneyline) against the Rangers (-114) ahead of the outing, which starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. You can watch the Sabres-Rangers matchup on ESPN+. Rangers vs. Sabres Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Madison Square...
Monday Morning Minnesota: The “New Year New Bench” Edition
The Twins started 2026 with a pair of moves, trading for Marlins first baseman Eric Wagaman and signing infielder Orlando Arcia. Neither is (hopefully) likely to play a significant role for the Twins in 2026, but will serve as veteran bench bats for a team that hopes to usher in a youth movement. The Past […]
Current free agent outfield options for the Cardinals
The Cardinals are in a very familiar place as of late, a place the Cardinals were in all of last offseason, which is a holding pattern of sorts. The holding pattern being caused by potential trades that will probably happen but haven’t yet. The Cardinals are in a more advantageous position now though, basically waiting […]
Senators vs. Blue Jackets NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Dec. 29
What are the best bets for the upcoming Ottawa Senators versus Columbus Blue Jackets game at Canadian Tire Centre, on Monday, Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. ET? We have tips for you below. Best Senators vs. Blue Jackets Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Brady Tkachuk, Senators +140 5 G in 17 GP Tim Stützle, Senators +160 19 G in 37 GP Drake Batherson, Senators +200 15 G in 34 GP Shane Pinto, Senators +220 12 G in 27...
About the Murakami Deal and Others from Japan, Old Friends Aplenty, and Other Cubs Bullets
Thanks to the Steelers beating the Lions, the Bears have CLINCHED a playoff spot for the first time in five years. I want that top seed, though … I’m greedy … So, after all that silence, Munetaka Murakami winds up getting just two years and $34 million total from the Chicago White Sox. Oof. The writing was really on the wall about the size of the contract when the puff piece about Murakami maybe-being-the-next-Kyle-Schwarber came out. That was a tell that the previously-projected seven-...
What Washington Nationals fans should watch for from Paul Toboni at the Winter Meetings
The Winter Meetings start this Sunday, and it could kickstart the Nationals offseason. Every year the most powerful baseball figures meet for a few days in a sunny location (this year it is Orlando) and discuss what is going on in the offseason. This is often where we see some major fireworks and big time […]
Orioles Reportedly Signing Ryan Helsley
Scratch one of the best late-inning options off the board, as Ryan Helsley is headed to Baltimore. Jeff Passan reports that it’s a two-year deal with an opt-out in the middle, AKA a one-year deal with a player option for the second year: Closer Ryan Helsley and the Baltimore Orioles are in agreement on a two-year contract with an opt-out after the first season, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. Helsley, who fielded interest from teams to convert to a starter, will be the ninth-inn...
Free-falling Flyers must beat Rangers to avoid full-on panic mode
The Philadelphia Flyers were a resilient team in the first half of the season. Through their first 41 games, the Flyers only lost consecutive games five times, and only one time were those back-to-back losses in regulation. Their longest losing streak was three games, but they earned a point in each of those losses against top teams in the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes. So when the Flyers dominated the Ducks again in a Trevor Zegras revenge game to end the first half o...
Today on Pinstripe Alley – 1/16/26
Well, we got some major clarity late last night, and it’s not the kind that’s gonna make most fans happy, as Kyle Tucker is a Dodger. Los Angeles, coming off back-to-back championships, has added the most sought-after player on the market once again. The rich get richer, in every sense; the best team in baseball […]
John Harbaugh to interview with the New York Giants today
It was reported last night that John Harbaugh is expected to interview with the New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons, and Tennessee Titans this week. This morning, Ian Rapoport is reporting that he will interview first with the Giants today. Rapoport says that is a good sign for the Giants. To me, the Giants have always […]
Cubs claim outfielder Justin Deal on waivers from Giants
The Cubs added a spare-part outfielder, Justin Dean, on a waiver claim from the Giants today. Dean is 29 and made his major league debut last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and appeared in 18 games, recording one stolen base and going 0-for-2 in his only plate appearances of the season. As part of […]
50 Most Notable Yankees Free Agent Signings in 50 Years: Jason Giambi
It seems like a lifetime ago, but once upon a time, recent Yankee teams of yesteryear trotted out a succession of consistent, even terrifying, offensive threats at first base. Donnie Baseball paved the way for Tino Martinez, who held down the fort admirably during the dynasty years. The last time the Yanks reached the mountaintop, […]