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Good morning, baseball fans! There’s nothing worse than getting back from holiday break. Everything that you put off until the new year is knocking down your door with more urgency, the weather is awful, the world is on fire, and there isn’t a lot happening in the baseball world because they, too, have been on […]
Cub Tracks was, as far as I know, the first place that the Cubs brass were compared to Ferengi. I see that comp often, these days, in my perusal of zillions of inane articles that result in these pages. By now, it’s become too obvious, though no less accurate. Jed Hoyer’s dismissal would have helped […]
First base had been something of a revolving door in the Bronx for years, dating all the way back to the departure of Mark Teixeira in 2016. The switch-hitting slugger provided years of All-Star level production at one of the game’s most important positions, but the Yankees were unable to find an immediate successor after […]
With the news that the Toronto Blue Jays have signed third baseman Kazuma Okamoto out of the NPB, speculation quickly followed about the future of their long-time shortstop, Bo Bichette. The Blue Jays still have the money and the will to ink Bichette to a long-term contract if he fits into their long term plans, […]
Anne Rogers covers the press conference announcing Matt Quatraro’s contract extension. “[Quatraro] understands the vision of the organization, the vision of ownership, and he carries that on through to our coaching staff and our players,” general manager J.J. Picollo said Monday. “I think even more important, when we try to think about what makes good […]
Thursday, January 8, is MLB’s deadline for teams to agree to terms with their salary arbitration-eligible players. A failure to do so will lead to an arbitration hearing in February in which an independent arbiter will settle the matter and determine the player’s salary based on numbers submitted by both sides. Back in early October, […]
The ACC Network was occupied, its scheduled showing of the ACC opener between Duke and Georgia Tech delayed by a rivalry game within the state of Virginia. UVa, ranked #21 in the nation at the time, traveled to Virginia Tech to engage in the 162nd meeting between the public universities dating to 1915. By the […]
Mason Fluharty (why do I always want to spell his name with a d in the t spot?) was a fifth round draft pick, in the 2022 draft, by the Blue Jays. There are only five players picked in that round who have made it to the majors, so far. He made it onto our […]
I returned to work on Monday, after nearly three weeks off. It has been horrendous. It’s a travesty that I am expected to live like this. When will it end? Anyway, here’s the Daily Bee. This ones not really “news”, so I thought I’d mention it before we get into the latest BVB and Bundesliga […]
Good morning, Camden Chatters. While Orioles fans wait for the next starting pitching shoe to drop — if it ever does — the O’s are staying busy tinkering with the fringes of the 40-man roster. Yesterday the Birds claimed Jhonkensy Noel, the slugger known as “Big Christmas” for his large frame and Yule-themed surname, off […]
Shave those sideburns, Don Mattingly is coming to town. Phillies News: MLB News:
The offseason continues to roll on, and stop me if you’ve heard this before but we’re still waiting for some real smoke to develop. At the very least, we know that Brian Cashman and company are still interested in upgrading the pitching staff as they’ve been connected to a couple of trade targets recently, but […]
49ers’ Kyle Shanahan sees few ties to previous playoff meeting with Eagles (paywall)“Of course, their thrashing of the Chiefs in last year’s Super Bowl was largely the work of offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who left to be the Saints’ head coach. His replacement, Kevin Patullo, has been highly scrutinized for stumbling backward with a similar […]
The Arizona Cardinals thought a 14-loss season after being viewed as a playoff team was just too much for owner Michael Bidwell. Jonathan Gannon was fired on Black Monday. The media and fans were split on whether Bidwill would ax the three-year tenure of Gannon, or give him one more season. RELATED: CARDINALS FIRE GANNON […]
The Athletic | Ken Rosenthal & Will Sammon: ($) In a roundup of where many clubs stand as the offseason moves into January, Rosenthal and Sammon report that the Yankees are focused on adding a starter via the trade market. GM Brian Cashman has talked with the Marlins about Edward Cabrera and the Brewers about […]
Earlier this season, Auburn’s defense held Missouri to just 17 points in regulation during an eventual 23-17 win for MU in double overtime. Now, a key piece of that defense will sign with Mizzou out of the transfer portal, according to a report from On3’s Hayes Fawcett. Robert Woodyard Jr. made 11 starts for Auburn […]
This morning, I was listening to “Power Alley” on the MLB Radio Network as they did their pre-season organizational evaluations. As luck would have it, the Colorado Rockies were the subject of today’s episode. The entire show today is worth your time, and you can listen to it via the Sirius XM app if you’re […]
It’s a new year here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Welcome back. We’re so glad you decided to stop by. There’s no cover charge. We can check your coat. There are still a few tables available. Bring your own beverage. BCB After […]
The Rangers have now lost five of their last seven as they fall to Utah in overtime and face uncertainty having lost Igor Shesterkin to injury.
Monday was a very busy but fruitful day for Lane Kiffin and staff as the Tigers added a trio of skill position players out of the transfer portal. Let’s go in chronological order. First up, LSU added running back Raycine Guillory who spent this past season with the Utah Utes. Depending on what recruiting service […]
The international amateur prospect signing period opens on Jan. 15 for 2026. The period lasts until Dec. 15. All players from outside of Canada, Puerto Rico and the US that are 16 years old before signing and are 17 before the following September are eligible. They must also be registered to take part. Many of […]
That last game not withstanding, the 2025 season was a pretty good one for Arizona. The nine wins were an improvement of five from the year before, and on the grading front there was also a big leap according to Pro Football Focus. The UA graded out at 87.7 for the season, ranking 31st out […]
On the first day of CubsmasMy true love gave to meAn Anthony Rizzo retirement for the ages, On the second day of CubsmasMy true love gave to meA $2 scorecard On the third day of CubsmasMy true love gave to meThree Schwarbombs in the first All-Star Game Home Run Swing-Off On the fourth day of […]
Well, it’s over. After Sunday’s 34-17 loss for the Dallas Cowboys at the New York Giants, the team finished at 7-9-1, their second in a row with a losing record. Also gone is their previous nine-game win streak against the Giants. The Giants pushed this streak to the limit in Week 2 when Russell Wilson […]
The San Diego Padres’ minor league system has done a terrific job of developing top bullpen prospects. Last season, David Morgan provided outstanding appearances as a bridge-gap reliever. They may have another quality arm on the horizon, as Bradgley Rodriguez could have a meaningful role in the 2026 bullpen. Rodriguez’s rise to greatness The Padres […]