The Houston Astros should not let the swing that ended their season dictate their free-agent decision. Bryan Abreu surrendered the three-run homer to Chase Meidroth that crushed the Astros’ comeback hopes and helped the Chicago White Sox clinch their AL Wild Card Series sweep. With that said, Houston should remember that mistake without letting it […]
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Washington Commanders starting quarterback Jayden Daniels could return in Week 5 against the New York Giants after making progress from his elbow injury, The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero reported early Saturday. Daniels dislocated his left elbow during the first half of Washington’s 37-20 Week 2 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The injury occurred in the same […]
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Dynasties rarely announce when they are over. There is usually no clean ending, no obvious moment when a team goes from feared to vulnerable. The names are still familiar. The banners still hang. Enough talent remains to convince everyone that one more run is possible. That is what makes the 2026 Houston Astros so interesting. […]
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For the first time in the two franchises’ mutual 126 seasons of existence, the White Sox and Guardians will meet in the postseason. Hagen Smith starts (or, more accurately, opens) for Chicago against Guards starter Parker Messick in Game 1 of the ALDS this afternoon in Cleveland, and both clubs have now officially released their […]
The Baseball Gods have lined up over 10 consecuive hours of baseball for you to view this Saturday as both the National League and American League Division Series begin. First pitch in Cleveland between the Guardians and Chicago White Sox will be thrown at 1:00 PM ET byt breakout lefty Parker Messick as the Pale […]
The 2026 MLB playoffs are introducing a new level of technology with the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system. Players can challenge certain ball-and-strike calls, with the system providing a quick review. But how does the ABS Challenge System work, and what are the rules players and umpires need to follow? Let’s break it down. How Does […]
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Following the New York Yankees' preparation for their ALDS matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays, a report emerged that Ryan Weathers will return to the starting rotation for the series.
The New York Yankees are gearing up for the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays as they continue their push toward the World Series. Fresh off eliminating the Boston Red Sox in the Wild Card round despite several key absences, New York has fortified its pitching staff with a key addition following early speculation...
Ahead of the ALDS, the New York Yankees have included Giancarlo Stanton on their 26-man roster while leaving slugger Aaron Judge off the playoff squad.
The speculation surrounding Aaron Judge ’s availability for the upcoming ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays has officially come to an end. The New York Yankees have included Giancarlo Stanton while leaving Judge off their 26-man roster for this crucial matchup in their quest for a World Series title.
T he Yankees decided to leave Judge off ...
“Aggressive in acquisitions” is one of those phrases that sounds great in a press conference and means almost nothing until someone actually writes a check. Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco spend this episode picking apart J.J. Picollo’s end-of-season comments to figure out what the Royals are really signaling for this winter, and whether aggressive and […]
Anthony Gordon, who has enjoyed a strong start at FC Barcelona since joining from Newcastle United in the past transfer window, is one of England’s main men now, according to their captain and star, Harry Kane. “His performances in the last couple of games have been some of his best that he has played in […]
It’s only fitting that the team with the pressure of living up to astronomically high expectations would debut in the playoffs in a game in which the victory appears to be the only plausible result. In a single baseball game, anything can happen, but one could hardly manufacture a more lopsided pitching scenario if they […]
It’s never too early to prep your draft board as we look at the best college football matchups, where a future prospect lurks that could be on the Cowboys radar. Alabama at Mississippi State Alabama and Mississippi State enter this game with 4-0 records, making their first meeting in three seasons much more interesting than […]
The Phillies are not playing baseball for the rest of the 2026 season. In some ways, you’re all free from whatever this season. In some ways, we are all just trapped in whatever they prepare to do for a 2027 season that only might happen. Given the nature of this season, it feels right to […]
Well the Braves won a playoff series and exorcised some demons of recent postseasons past in the process this week against the Phillies. Their reward is facing the death-star Dodgers in a best-of-5 series with a spot in the NLCS on the line. Game 1 will be perhaps the most challenging, with the Braves opting […]
The New York Giants pulled off a surprising trade and landed quarterback J.J. McCarthy. The trade came as a shocker for the MLB fans as well as for McCarthy himself. The Michigan alum admitted his trade from the Minnesota Vikings came as a surprise. However, he is already focused on making the most of his […]
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Odell Beckham Jr. may have had an impact on the New York Giants' 2026 season despite recording no catches in three games prior to his release.
As the New York Yankees gear up for a crucial American League Division Series matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays, all attention is on superstar slugger Aaron Judge. He recently participated in batting practice on Friday evening, showcasing his skills in the cage, and this comes as the team evaluates its final playoff roster following […]
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Fresh off the franchise’s first postseason series win since 2005, the Chicago White Sox left for Cleveland to take on the division-rival Guardians in the American League Division Series. This isn’t the first matchup in the past few weeks for these franchises. In mid-September, the White Sox held the division lead before losing that critical […]
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The Giants host Arizona as 2½-point underdogs with no red-zone touchdowns in four trips under Jameis Winston. How to watch, the line, injuries, weather and keys to the game.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan reveals why he called the hook-and-lateral against the Cardinals, leading to an 80-yard Deebo Samuel touchdown.
In a matchup of American League East titans, the AL’s best regular season team in the Tampa Bay Rays will face off against the 27-time World Series champion New York Yankees in the 2026 ALDS. The Yankees finished with the second-best record in the AL and made light work of the Boston Red Sox in […]
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How to watch Padres at Brewers NLDS Game 1 at American Family Field: first pitch at 7:30 p.m. CT on FS1 and FOX One.
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The Titans quarterback can make throws few others can, but his Giants tape shows why knowing when to play conventionally may be the next step in his development
By MIKE HERNDON, columnist
The Titans offense, and second-year quarterback Cam Ward in particular, has been the subject of much discussion since the disappointing 12-7 loss in a rainy and windy MetLife Stadium on Sunday. There is no question that Tennessee’s offense is far from where it would like to be, currently ranking 30th in p...
Cam Skattebo has experienced fans rallying behind his team at Arizona State, and he's hoping New York Giants fans continue to do the same.
Anton Johansson admitted it was a “nervous day” before making his NHL debut for the Detroit Red Wings against the New York Rangers.