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You can take as many grains of salt as you see fit before considering a possible signing of slugger Kyle Schwarber by the Cincinnati Reds, of all clubs. If you’re here, you know the obvious connection – yes, he’s from just up the road from Cincinnati in Middletown, and still calls that part of the […]
Space City Home Network (SCHN) announced today the launch of its new SCHN+ direct-to-consumer (DTC) and TV Everywhere (TVE) streaming app that lets viewers watch the Houston Rockets and Houston Astros directly from their favorite devices- no cable, satellite subscription or contract required. Available now on web browsers at SCHNPLUS.com as well as on iOS, Android, Apple TV and Amazon […]
The last decade has been a journey for Matthew Boyd, from trying to break through as a young starter with the Tigers, to suffering injuries and trying to make it back with the Mariners as a reliever, to returning to the Tigers as a starter, to having surgery and making it back with the Guardians, to breaking out as an All-Star with the Cubs this past season. He’ll return to the Cubs’ rotation in 2026, hopefully as effective as he was in 2025, and maybe a touch better able to sustain the c...
An interesting set of discussions in the nominations thread. Some candidates I had completely forgotten about, and others worthy of consideration. However, after tossing and turning all night, I have decided not to include Eugenio Suarez’s fourth home-run on the ballot: I strongly suspect that’s going to get its moment in the sun later this […]
You want to place a bet on your favorite team, but you live in a state where online sports betting remains illegal or restricted. A friend mentions using a VPN to connect through a server in New Jersey or Michigan. It sounds simple. You download an app, flip a switch, and suddenly you gain access to DraftKings or FanDuel. Many bettors try this exact move every day. The real question is: does it actually work, and what risks do you face? How VPNs Change Your Location A VPN masks your ...
Devonte Wyatt’s season-ending injury is a major blow to the Green Bay Packers. The fourth-year defensive tackle has played 379 snaps on defense this season, contributing 27 total tackles, two pass breakups, and four sacks. Without his availability, the team’s interior defensive line depth will be tested over the remainder of the season, with young […]
The Winter Meetings are right around the corner, so hold on to your hats: the MLB offseason is about to get wild. Or perhaps mild. We’ll soon find out. Until then, it’s time to continue on our many-months long quest to, as a group, rank the top 44 prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization. […]
The Arizona Cardinals continue to be banged up along their front lines, but could be getting a little bit of health back in the form of L.J. Collier. The team announce today they have opened his 21-day practice window. From the team: The Arizona Cardinals Football Club today announced that the team has designated defensive lineman L.J. Collier to […]
Louisville Cardinals (7-0) at Arkansas Razorbacks (5-2) ACC-SEC Challenge Game Time: 7:15 p.m. Location: Bud Walton Arena: Fayetteville, Ark. Television: ESPN Announcers: Karl Ravech (play-by-play) and Jimmy Dykes (analysis) Officials: TBA Favorite: Louisville by 3.5 Series: Tied 4-4 Last Meeting: Arkansas won 80-54 on Nov. 21, 2022 in the quarterfinals of the Maui Invitational Series History: Projected Starting Lineups: Louisville Arkansas Statistics: […]
How Acquired Drew was an undrafted free agent signed in 2023 following the MLB Draft. What Were Expectations?Drew showed some promise in 2024, hitting .289/.394/.414 in 110 games across Augusta and Rome. Because of it, and his good production in college, there were some expectations brewing for Drew because of his ability to switch hit […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: With these walkoff homers getting more recent, you likely remember them well. So again, I present to you the BCB recap of Christopher Morel’s exciting walkoff homer against the White Sox. The recap is lightly edited, and there’s an epilogue about Morel that follows. As baseball fans, each and every one of us […]
Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. This week, Brian and Chris discuss the two newest Mets, bid a fond farewell to Brandon Nimmo, debate Pete Alonso vs Kyle Schwarber, and debate the most Mets-y reliever of all time. Chris’s Music Pick: Glyders – […]
The A’s have spent 4 years rebuilding with a losing record that has improved each of the last 2 years and ended with a promising post All-Star break run of sustained success. Now, starting this weekend, come the Winter Meetings when the hot stove tends to heat up and players are on the move via […]
Will Brewers trade Freddy Peralta this offseason? It may not matter. They lost their president of Baseball Operations, David Stearns, to the Mets. They lost their manager, Craig Counsell, to the Cubs. They traded their two elite closers, Josh Hader (to the Astros) and Devin Williams (to the Yankees). They traded their ace, Corbin Burnes, to the Orioles. And they lost their star shortstop, Willy Adames, to the Giants in free agency. None of it mattered. No matter how many times the Milwauk...
Florida's Joe Robbie Stadium and the Florida Marlins hosted Gay Day in 1998, a few years before Dodgers Pride and Out at Wrigley. The post The first MLB Pride Night was earlier than you think — and hosted by the Marlins appeared first on Outsports .
Professional baseball in North America is over for the time being. You may not miss it yet (there were 2,430 regular season Major League games this year, plus the postseason, the minors, and college baseball — it’s okay if you need a little break), but there will be a point in the coming months when […]
Former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brian Hartline is returning to Florida, this time as the head coach of the University of South Florida. Multiple media outlets reported on the hire Wednesday morning with ESPN reporting that Hartline is expected to continue his duties as offensive coordinator for Ohio State throughout the remainder of the postseason. […]
The White Sox released their preliminary attendee list for SoxFest 2026, scheduled for January 30-31 at the Ramova Theatre. The early group is a predictable blend of front-office personnel, prospects, and major-league talent. Chris Getz and Will Venable will be representing the front-office side, while prospects Sam Antonacci (No. 11) and Tanner McDougal (No. 7) […]
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The MLB Hot Stove is finally ready to start heating up. In one week, every front office in baseball (yes, even the Marlins and Pirates will probably attend!) will head to Orlando for the start of the Winter Meetings, MLB’s annual shopping bazaar. Free agents will sign. Trades will be consummated. Scott Boras will hold […]
Another pitching signing, and the third returning-from-Asia pitcher signed in the last 24 hours. Cody Ponce , Ryan Weiss , and now Anthony Kay. Kay, briefly a Cub before he headed to Japan after the 2023 season, is signing a two-year deal with the Chicago White Sox: Kay’s deal pays him $5 million in 2026, $5 million in 2027 with a $2 million buyout on a $10 million mutual option for 2028, league sources said. — Will Sammon (@WillSammon) December 3, 2025 Kay, 30, posted an ...
On the heels of the New England Patriots’ 10th consecutive win, Drake Maye has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the first time. The 23-year-old team captain got the call on Wednesday after completing 24-of-31 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns against the New York Giants. To go with a 126.0 […]
Good morning everyone! For today’s Season In Review we picked right-handed reliever Justin Sterner for the deep dive. It was a bit of a roller coaster season for the rookie, with lots of highs and a few lows in his first full season as a major leaguer. But overall not a terrible first year with […]
Names matter, you know? Names confer meaning, and if you’re a little bit woo-woo, names influence the path of those that carry them. It just feels “right” that the workmanlike DE in the NFL was named Reggie White. It feels “right” that Peyton Manning is a 6’5 QB who slings it all over the yard. […]
Each offseason, we see these kinds of stories percolate: a big-name free agent is available, his hometown team has a need in his area, and maybe they will have surprising interest. I don’t even think it’s merely cynical, as it’s probably pretty typical for free agents to at least want to feel out whether their hometown team will have interest. So there are probably dialogues most of the time, and since it serves the agent’s interest to let that info out, it gets out. I kinda figured that ...