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MLB.com | Brian Murphy: The Yankees have a very similar team to the one that they ran in 2025, meaning that they have to be confident that they’ll see improvement in at least a few key areas to get them over the hump. They’re got a few candidates to step up, including ones that began […]
There’s still a lot that will take place between now and Opening Day on March 26. With just over a month to go, the San Diego Padres’ only meaningful pickups so far this offseason have been the re-signing of Michael King, the signing of KBO star Sung-Mun Song and the latest addition of free agent […]
Notre Dame traveled to Kentucky on Wednesday night to take on an ACC rival, the Louisville Cardinals, and despite playing tough in spots — they just couldn’t get over the hump to even get in position to win this game. Also… they couldn’t even get the book right. Late Louisville Scoring Run Dooms Irish, Falling […]
Baseball insider Jon Heyman has reported the San Diego Padres and outfielder Miguel Andujar have agreed on a one-year, $4 million deal. The 31-year-old can earn $2 million more if he reaches performance bonuses. The move bolsters the Padres’ bench with a proven right-handed stick. Andujar joins the mix as a candidate for the right-handed […]
Spring training is right around the corner, and the Rockies roster looks a lot different than it did at the end of the 2025 season that culminated in 119 losses and just 43 wins. There were numerous reasons the Rockies lost 119 games, as has been written about ad nauseam, but some of the biggest […]
The Athletic’s Real Madrid correspondent Mario Cortegana published a report summarising Real Madrid’s activity this winter window (it was none), and there are some tidbits worth knowing as a Liverpool FC fan. In the section that looks ahead to Madrid’s potential summer business, it is mentioned that while Carlo Ancelotti was still Real Madrid manager, […]
We’re open for business here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. It’s so good to see you this evening. Come in out of the cold. There’s no cover charge. We still have a few tables available. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark is […]
Sebastian Fundora is officially set to defend his WBC super welterweight title against ex-welterweight titlist Keith Thurman, with the fight rescheduled for March 28 in Las Vegas. Prime Video will have the Premier Boxing Champions card available on pay-per-view from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Fundora and Thurman met up in Los Angeles to […]
MLB Rumors: Framber Valdez and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to terms on a three year, $115 million deal, per reports. The deal includes a $20 million signing bonus, deferrals, and an opt out after year two. Valdez, 32, was the last big time free agent who was still unsigned. There had been rumors in […]
Shakur Stevenson was officially stripped of his WBC lightweight title, claiming that their ruling is “consistent with the WBC Rules & Regulations,” following Stevenson winning the WBO super lightweight title from Teofimo Lopez this past Saturday. The WBC’s press release about the decision was kind toward Stevenson, noting that the fighter has “maintained a historic […]
Who is he and where did he come from? He’s Isiah Kiner-Falefa. The former Ranger also spent time with the Yankees before signing a 2-year, $15 million deal with the Blue Jays in 2024, who then traded him to the Pirates at that year’s trade deadline, only to take him back a year later after […]
Just when it looked like the offseason might be over, Scott Harris and Jeff Greenberg came through with a huge move that vastly upgrades the Detroit Tigers’ pitching staff, and gives them a strong second starter who can help lead the rotation beyond 2026. The Tigers inked long-time Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez to a […]
Behind an 11-2 run to end the half, Villanova (17-5) went into the locker room up by 15 and never looked back, dispatching Seton Hall by 12. Much like the first meeting, the Pirates turned the Wildcats over and made it uncomfortable late. Villanova turned it over 15 times on the night, with a total […]
San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. came into the media interview room during the 2025 and 2026 Padres FanFest talking about how good he felt and how he was going into the most productive years of his career. In 2025, he said that when he was healthy and his head was in the […]
Carlos Jorge finally saw his name on the board as the #15 prospect in this year’s Community Prospect Rankings. Suddenly I don’t know what to do with myself since I’ve been voting for him since he first joined the ballot, but I suppose I’ll begin figuring out that process right now. Per usual, you can […]
Barcelona are said to be one of several clubs interested in Ajax winger Mika Godts who has caught the eye this season with the Eredivisie giants. Reports in Belgium say that Barcelona, Arsenal, Napoli, and Roma are all keen on the youngster ahead of the summer transfer window. Godts is believed to be valued at […]
We move on to the slew of right-handed pitchers present as NRIs to spring training this year. There are no fewer than fourteen, so this will take us a few installments! A lot of relief arms: all five in this edition are potential help for the bullpen, though perhaps not as soon as this season. […]
Can’t have a perfect February if you don’t win the first game of February. Go Cards.
The Los Angeles Rams will have a new offensive coordinator in 2026 as Mike LaFleur was named the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals. There are several directions that the Rams could go on the offensive side of the ball, with many of those options being in-house. The presumed favorite at this time would be […]
The Los Angeles Kings have won the Artemi Panarin sweepstakes, but they certainly weren't the only team with interest in the scoring winger. Reports have surfaced stating the Washington Capitals were extremely interested in adding Panarin ahead of the Olympic roster freeze, and were willing to give him a contract extension to stick around. Panarin's agent made it known to New York Rangers' GM Chris Drury that his client was only interested in heading to Los Angeles not long ago, taking out the...
The Arizona Cardinals are busy. After hiring Mike LaFleur on Sunday, introducing him to the valley on Tuesday, they hired a new offensive coordinator in Nathaniel Hackett on Wednesday. To make things even more fun, they are requesting a bevy of interesting names to potentially be LaFleur’s defensive coordinator. Here are the names we know […]
Baseball Prospectus has published its annual list of the top 101 prospects in baseball ahead of the 2026 season, and seven Mets prospects are included on the list: Nolan McLean (4), Carson Benge (10), Jonah Tong (23), A.J. Ewing (38), Jacob Reimer (70), Ryan Clifford (86), and Will Watson (96). And both Jett Williams (41) […]
The Arizona Cardinals have reportedly requested to interview the assistant head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, Aubrey Pleasant, for their open defensive coordinator position. With the Cardinals just hiring Mike LaFleur from L.A. as their head coach, it’s pretty easy to speculate that LaFleur has a genuine interest in recruiting Pleasant, and it’s not […]
Villanova Wildcats 16-5 (7-3) vs Seton Hall Pirates 16-6 (6-5) Where: Finneran Pavilion (Villanova, PA) When: Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6:30 PM Betting Line: Villanova -5.5 (subject to change) How to Watch: Peacock How to Listen: Villanova Sports Radio Network Net Rankings: Villanova 33, Seton Hall 49 (Quad 2) KenPom: Villanova 29, Seton Hall 50 Torvik: Villanova 32, Seton Hall 51
The Pittsburgh Pirates are still attempting to make a big splash in free agency after all. After watching Kyle Schwarber, Eugenio Suarez, and others come off the board and sign with rival National League contenders, the Pirates may improve an already strong portion of the team: starting pitching. In a surprising turn of events, the […]