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As the Milwaukee Brewers continue to straddle the line between contending now and planning for the future, one theme keeps resurfacing: flexibility. It’s not a flashy concept, and it doesn’t always generate headlines, but flexibility has quietly become one of the most defining characteristics of the current Brewers era. Whether it’s positional versatility, roster churn, […]
Opening Day will be here before you know it! Seventy-three days from now, the Chicago White Sox will play the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field to kick off another season where the Pale Hose are expected to lose 90 or more games. As dour as that sounds, 90 losses actually would be progress considering […]
Over at MLB.com, Mark Bowman discussed a few interesting news nuggets among many offseason topics. For one, he once again mentioned that Sean Murphy likely will miss the start of the 2026, which could make backup catcher a need for the Braves in the early part of the season. The hope is that once Murphy […]
1911 The White Sox purchased outfielder Matty McIntyre from the Tigers, in what turned out to be a brilliant buy. The 31-year-old was brilliant in right field for the White Sox that summer, slashing .323/.397/.401, with 102 runs, 11 triples, 17 steals and 4.2 WAR. McIntyre slumped enough in 1912 for the White Sox to […]
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths. “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. Happy birthday to Bill Madlock*, it’s drafty in here, and other stories for the discerning […]
Well that sucked. Hopefully by the team you read this, Kevin Patullo has been fired. Anyway, it’s almost officially Phillies season, so if you’re coming back over to these parts after focusing in on the Eagles, welcome back. You haven’t missed a ton, but hey, there is still much to be decided. On to the […]
The Detroit Tigers started establishing a new draft strategy in the 2023 amateur draft, the first with Scott Harris running baseball operations. Among a host of high school pitchers they selected, was right-hander Jatnk Diaz. Easily the most raw of the group, Diaz was always going to be a long term project, and yet he’s […]
Good morning, Camden Chatters. We’re not all that far off now from spring training. Just one month remains until pitchers and catchers report to camp. But this MLB offseason feels anything but complete. Plenty of top-tier free agents have yet to sign anywhere. Of MLB Trade Rumors’ top 10 ranked FAs, half of them remain […]
The latest offseason development is yet another underwhelming one, as after news came out that the Yankees are reportedly pivoting away from Cody Bellinger and were checking in on Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette, the very next day poured water on those two as well saying that the Yankees were not involved with either of […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates have not won the National League Central since the division’s formation in 1994. The Milwaukee Brewers have controlled the division lately, winning it the last three years in a row. Last year, three teams from the NL Central made it to the playoffs. The Cincinnati Reds were bounced in the Wild Card […]
The Florida A&M Rattlers (4-9, 1-1 SWAC) will attempt to continue a four-game home winning streak when they square off against the Grambling Tigers (8-8, 2-1 SWAC) on January 12, 2026 at Al Lawson Center. In its most recent game, Florida A&M topped Southern on Saturday, 67-59. Tyler Shirley scored a team-high 17 points (and chipped in three assists and seven boards). On Saturday, in its most recent game, Grambling fell to Bethune-Cookman 74-65. With 14 points, Rickey Ballard was its top scor...
A pair of struggling teams square off when the Texas Southern Tigers (2-12, 0-3 SWAC) host the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils (1-16, 0-3 SWAC) on January 12, 2026. The Tigers will look to break a three-game losing streak against the Delta Devils, losers of 15 straight. In its most recent game, Texas Southern fell to UAPB on Saturday, 74-66. Its leading scorer was Troy Hupstead with 16 points. On Saturday, in its most recent game, Mississippi Valley State lost to Prairie View A&M 70-69...
What are the best bets for the upcoming New York Rangers versus Seattle Kraken game at Madison Square Garden, on Monday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. ET? We have tips for you right here. Best Rangers vs. Kraken Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Artemi Panarin, Rangers +170 16 G in 45 GP Mika Zibanejad, Rangers +180 17 G in 45 GP Vincent Trocheck, Rangers +220 11 G in 32 GP Jared McCann, Kraken +230 8 G in 19 GP ...
The Missouri Tigers (12-6) will look to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Alabama Crimson Tide (16-1) on January 12, 2026 at Mizzou Arena. On Thursday, in its most recent game, Missouri lost to Vanderbilt 99-68. With 19 points, Abbey Schreacke was its leading scorer. Alabama won its most recent game against Kentucky, 64-51, on Thursday. Jessica Timmons was its high scorer with 24 points. Watch women’s college basketball , other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? F...
Forbes | Peter Chawaga: The Yankees are at an impasse in free agent negotiations with Cody Bellinger and now expect their former outfielder to sign elsewhere. However, do not expect the front office to change focus to multiple impact additions the way they pivoted from Juan Soto to Bellinger, Max Fried, and others last winter. […]
It seems like every Major League Baseball club is seeking starting pitching depth for the coming 2026 season. The San Diego Padres are taking a closer look at left-handed starting pitcher JP Sears in Peoria this spring, with the hope he rebounds from a rough start with the team. The trade and free agent market […]
With pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training next month, the San Diego Padres are closing in on the deadline for filling out the major league roster. This is a World Baseball Classic year, and multiple top players will be leaving the team early in Spring Training to join their WBC team. It seems particularly […]
The Drake Bulldogs (4-11) host the Bradley Braves (9-6) in MVC action at Knapp Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 16, 2026. Drake vs. Bradley NCAA Game Info Date: Friday, January 16, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Des Moines, Iowa Venue: Knapp Center Last Game For Each Team Drake lost to Murray State 95-67 in its last game. Abbie Aalsma led the way with 11 points, followed by Anna Becker with 11 points and three steals. With Tamia Perryman (20 PTS, 5 AS...
The bullpen the Cincinnati Reds leaned on heavily during the 2025 season was obviously headed for a complete overhaul this winter. Nick Martinez, Emilio Pagan, Scott Barlow, and Brent Suter were all headed for free agency, while the likes of Ian Gibaut also ended up out of the organization after some administrative decisions. Pagan re-signed, […]
Our long national nightmare is over: LSU has added a quarterback. Sunday evening it was reported by On3 that former Elon quarterback Landen Clark would be transferring to LSU. Clark then confirmed the news by tweeting out the ole “Geaux Tigers.” Clark picked LSU over Kentucky, Michigan, and James Madison. Clark comes to LSU as […]
Former LSU great Alex Bregman is now a very, very rich man. The former Tiger is trading in his Red Sox for Cubbie Blue as Bregman signed a five-year $175 million deal with the Chicago Cubs Saturday night. A three-time All-Star, Bregman opted out of a $40 million player option with Boston to hit free […]
The Arizona Cardinals head coach search has expanded to 10 names they have requested interviews with. After the Los Angeles Rams first round win over the Carolina Panthers, the Cardinals have requested to meet with both of the Rams coordinators. Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur is the 38-year old younger brother of Matt LaFleur, the […]
What a difference a week can make. After dropping to 0-2 in SEC play, the LSU women’s basketball team (16-2, 2-2) have bounced back in a massive way with a potential season-altering win over #2 Texas (18-1, 3-1) Sunday afternoon in the PMAC. It is by far and away LSU’s best win of the season […]
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has been accused of making sure Los Blancos didn’t give Barcelona a guard of honor after Sunday’s Super Cup win in Saudi Arabia. Barca won 3-2 to retain their trophy on Sunday night, but Mbappe was spotted seemingly urging his team-mates to walk away from the celebrations after their defeat. […]
Missouri made its 14th addition in its transfer class by adding Miami defensive lineman Donta Simpson on Sunday afternoon. The news was first reported by On3’s Pete Nakos. Simpson finds his success in the defensive tackle position and the addition comes following the departure of Bralen Henderson, Chris McClellan and Sterling Webb at DT leaving […]