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We learned a lot at Rockies Fest 2026, so I thought we’d take this week for a late-night rehash. Over the course of the weekend, I got to participate in a range of conversations, and I’m not sure they lend themselves to Rockpiles, but they seem like good discussion starters for the Purple Row Night […]
There are 15 days until San Diego Padres pitchers and catchers report to Peoria, Ariz. for their physicals prior to the start of Spring Training. This Saturday is Padres Fanfest and here is hoping that there will be some real news to discuss for the next offseason notes. As of today, the last significant action […]
Matthew Robertson's unlikely heroics cap off a resilient effort as the Rangers snap a three game losing streak with their first win on home ice in 2026.
Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We so glad you braved the weather to visit us. Please come in out of the cold. It’s plenty warm in here. We can check your coat. There’s no cover charge. Bring your own beverage. […]
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been full of praise for Joan Garcia and has labelled the summer signing “the best goalkeeper in the world.” Garcia swapped Espanyol for Barcelona in the summer and has gone on to impress in his first season for Hansi Flick’s side. Laporta spoke about Garcia at the Catalan Sports Gala […]
Forty years ago today, the Chicago Bears ended their remarkable season with a 46-10 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX. Prior to completely dominating the Patriots, the Bears had consecutive playoff shutouts against the New York Giants (21-0) and the Los Angeles Rams (24-0). With just 10 points allowed, the postseason […]
Marquette Golden Eagles (7-14, 2-8 Big East) vs Creighton Bluejays (12-8, 6-3 Big East) Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026Time: 8:30pm CentralLocation: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Marquette Stats Leaders Points: Chase Ross, 15.6 ppgRebounds: Ben Gold, 5.7 rpgAssists: Nigel James, 4.6 apg Marquette Injury Note: Sean Jones has missed the last seven games with a foot issue. […]
As expected, having been the top player at the position when the MLB Network ranked the top hundred players last week, Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte duly ranked first overall on MLB Now’s Top 10 Second Basemen Right Now earlier tonight. The three-time All-Star, who also ranked first overall on the Top 10 Second Basemen Right Now countdown last year, finished one spot ahead of two-time […]
The Royals have signed 36-year-old right-hander Héctor Neris to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training, according to New York Post reporter Jon Heyman. Neris pitched for the Braves, Angels, and Astros last year, posting a 6.75 ERA but with 35 strikeouts in 26.2 innings. He had 18 saves in 62 games […]
There’s no denying the impact, love, and legacy that Andrew McCutchen has left on the Pirates and the region. The 2013 NL MVP brought winning baseball back to Pittsburgh and may one day have his No. 22 retired at PNC Park. But is it the last time McCutchen has donned the number on the diamond […]
It’s prospect-ranking season, with both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline unveiling top-100 lists last week. On Monday, Keith Law at The Athletic revealed his annual preseason ranking of the top 100 prospects in baseball. Seven Dodgers made this list, their most prolific showing yet among these groups. Just like at BA and MLB, four outfielders […]
Ivan asked about it earlier but yeah, hopefully everybody out there in the path of this weekend’s winter storm rode it out both warmly and safely at the same time. Spring Training will be here before we all know it and we need everybody locked in and ready to go without freezing out there. Anyways, […]
Ethan Salas plummeted 53 spots on Keith Law’s 2026 Top 100 MLB prospects list that was released by The Athletic, Monday. The 19-year-old catching prospect from Venezuela was the only San Diego Padres prospect to make the list, which is reflective of just how depleted the San Diego farm system is. Salas was the 17th […]
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Is the Arizona Cardinals close to hiring a new head coach? The search began with a long list of candidates, and now it is down to the short list. Coaches have gone through a first interview, and a select few have been invited to a second interview. Yet, still no hire. But that should come […]
The St. Louis Cardinals are preparing the way for Spring Training which is now just over two weeks away. The team announced the 27 non-roster players that will officially be a part of camp. Here’s the share that the St. Louis Cardinals just dropped on social media today. In case you can’t see the Cardinals […]
2025-26 Sixers Bell Ringer standings: Tyrese Maxey – 18VJ Edgecombe – 6Joel Embiid – 6Paul George – 5Andre Drummond – 2Dominick Barlow – 1Adem Bona – 1Justin Edwards – 1Quentin Grimes – 1Jared McCain – 1Kelly Oubre Jr. – 1Trendon Watford – 115th roster spot – 1 The Sixers traveled to Charlotte for a Monday […]
Japan unveiled its 2026 World Baseball Classic roster on Monday, which included Los Angeles Dodgers stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, as expected. Ohtani was announced in November to play for Japan, though its not yet known whether he will pitch. Yamamoto’s inclusion was expected as well, though whether he pitched was at least somewhat […]
After a bevy of “no thank you’s” and a long string of purse bid delays, Dan Rafael reports that Frank Sanchez and Richard Torrez Jr have finally come to terms for an IBF heavyweight eliminator. Per Rafael, the bout is “likely” to land on the undercard of Sebastian Fundora vs Keith Thurman on March 28th. […]
Things are ramping up for the Arizona Cardinals in their search for the next new head coach, as they have been three weeks without one since they fired Jonathan Gannon. They had Anthony Weaver in for a second interview, but today it was announced that Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur will be coming […]
The Royals have made their fourth January addition today, buying Benn Ward from League Two side Accrington Stanley. He joins loanees Will Keane and Ryan Nyambe, as well as fellow permanent arrival Haydon Roberts, in being recruited by the Royals this month. Ward has agreed a three-and-a-half-year deal with the club, putting him joint-top with […]
Not even two weeks ago, the Braves ended up seeing lefty pitcher José Suarez get claimed off waivers by the Orioles after Atlanta had designated him for assignment. As fate would have it, Suarez’s time with the Orioles ended up being extremely short after the Orioles decided to DFA him last week after they claimed […]
The Tigers braved the frigid temps hitting much of the United States for a quick trip to Tuscaloosa, looking for their first top-10 road win since 2012. Long story short, they’ll have to wait a bit longer for that W, and honestly that doesn’t really matter. As head coach Shannon Welker has said — and […]
I know that the big league moves draw most of the attention – and, for good reason, since they are designed to generate most of the big league impact – but I have been very pleased by the Chicago Cubs’ front office continuing to supplement deeper within the organization throughout December and January. Plenty of reclamation pitching signings , as always, and a number of more development-inclined pitcher signings, too. There was also the Scott Kingery signing late last year as Triple-A dep...
Keith Law has released his updated Top 100 Prospects List on The Athletic, in an article found here. The only Atlanta Braves farmhand to make the list was Cam Caminiti, coming in at No. 35. This means prospects such as JR Ritchie, Didier Fuentes, and Owen Murphy came up shy of cracking the Top 100 […]