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Hello folks! Awards season has come to a close, and hopefully the stove will start to heat up as we approach Thanksgiving. Let’s check in on the state of the sport. In Mariners news… Around the league…
MLB likes to see what other leagues are doing and try to copy them for more fan engagement in their league. One of the things that MLB has taken is the end of year awards in which they allow fans to vote for the “All-MLB team”, a clear reference to things like All-Pro in the […]
Meet the Mets It’s possible that the stage is being set for Edwin Díaz to sign with another team in free agency. A few things were clarified about the Mets’ intentions this offseason at this week’s general manager meetings. The Mets added to their organizational depth by signing infielder Jackson Cluff to a minor league deal. […]
The baseball offseason is only three and a half months. It’s not that long from The World Series to Spring Training. And there’s the hot stove and free agents and everything. It feels pretty long though. So what do you miss the most about baseball? I miss that from mid-February to November, there’s a game […]
Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Roob’s Random Observations: What would a healthy offensive line mean for Eagles? – NBCSP3A. I really thought their performance vs. the Vikings and Giants signaled a real breakthrough for the Eagles’ offense – 28 points and a season-high 361 yards in Minnesota and a season-high […]
The offseason lull is in full force, but that doesn’t mean our player review series has slowed down. Up next, we take a look at an Atlanta Braves pitcher you probably don’t remember: Jose Ruiz. On the farm, we take a look at Cody Miller and Douglas Glod. MLB News: The Minnesota Twins finalized their […]
2025 In A Discarded-On-The-Dugout-Floor Nutshell A complete redemption year for the 37-year-old. One of the most dominant closers in the Majors from start to finish. The Good What can’t you say about Aroldis Chapman’s 2025 season? He was the absolute epitome of dominance on the bump. For how long he’s been in the league, he […]
Your morning round-up of the latest from Blueshirt Banter, Rangers News, and updates from around the NHL
The Cardinals sent an interesting contingent to this year’s edition of the Arizona Fall League (AFL). That short season has wrapped up and we will look at how the individual Cardinal representatives performed. Some time ago, the AFL was viewed as a finishing school for top prospects. That appears to be evolving. Now it seems […]
Braves Franchise History 2005 – Albert Pujols wins the MVP Award in the National League beating out Braves outfielder Andruw Jones. Pujols hit .330 with 41 home runs and 117 RBI and received 18 of 31 first-place votes. Jones hit .263 with a league best 51 home runs and 128 RBI. He also won his […]
Good morning, baseball fans! It’s Saturday, so I thought we’d go with a bit of a fun community question. One thing I have always been extremely envious of baseball players for is the fact that they have entrance music. Whether they’re coming up to bat, or warming up on the mound, their presence is announced […]
We cover the coverage like PCA covers center field. Boras, no Natasha, alas. Izvini, Fearless Leader. The GM Meetings are over and I’m not sure what that had to do with anything yet. The Cubs signed a pitcher, Sam Mettert by name. He throws 99 and is from Tread Athletics by way of St, John’s. […]
This week, we got our first taste of what new president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta will bring to the Rockies. The general manager meetings happened in Las Vegas early in the week, and then he was formally introduced at a press conference on Thursday morning. He appears to have a lot of plans and […]
It’s interesting that we are already starting to see some rumors show up about quick moves that could happen. I would assume that with the uncertainty surrounding the finances of the game thanks to the impending CBA expiration, owners might worry more about how much to spend. We’ll see! On to the links. Phillies news: […]
Good morning Birdland, The GM Meetings took place in Las Vegas this week. No major moves were announced, but plenty of rumors have come out since. If these reports are to be believed, the Orioles have taken a rather aggressive posture heading into this winter. They want to rectify what went wrong in 2025, and […]
No. 9 Maryland women’s basketball won its first four games, but it will face its toughest test yet on Sunday in Princeton. The game is slated for 1 p.m. from Xfinity Center, as Maryland fans will embrace their inner “Life of a ShowTerp.” The contest will be broadcast on Big Ten Plus. Princeton Tigers (2-0, […]
Will Zachary Werenski score for the Columbus Blue Jackets against the New York Rangers, on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the best call are available in this article. Zachary Werenski Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Rangers Anytime Goal Odds: +320 (Bet $10 to win $32.00 if he scores a goal) Werenski Goals Betting Stats In every contest Werenski has played with a set points prop (out of one opportunity), he’s fallen short of the prop total. In 17 games played ...
If it feels like we’re in the part of the baseball calendar where the Final Jeopardy music might as well be playing, I sympathize. The offseason has yet to begin in earnest, and some players are still making decisions on qualifying offers, Trent Grisham most notably for the Yankees’ sake. Will they already know they […]
49ers vs. Cardinals: The Standard’s 5 fast predictions (paywall)“Kawakami: 49ers 27, Cardinals 21. If Purdy plays, he’ll probably be a little rusty, so it might be a stretch to predict the 49ers’ second trip beyond 26 points this season. But he’ll move the ball. And I’ll keep riding the pattern — the 49ers have alternated […]
Lamine Yamal’s goal in Cornellà nominated for Puskas award – FC BarcelonaEleven goals have been shortlisted, and the Barça star’s beauty against Espanyol is one of them. Poland 1-1 Netherlands | European Qualifiers | UEFABoth of these sides’ Group G meetings ended with the same 1-1 scoreline, and neither side can complain too much about […]
Matchroom Boxing have announced official dates and venues for their first four shows of 2026, starting with Raymond Muratalla defending his IBF lightweight title against Andy Cruz on January 24, and ending with the highly-anticipated super featherweight unification between Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete and Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez on February 28. The main events: Which of the […]
On Saturday at 7 p.m. ET, the New York Rangers will play the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. If you’re thinking about making a wager, we have best bets tips right here. Best Rangers vs. Blue Jackets Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Artemi Panarin, Rangers +180 5 G in 18 GP Kirill Marchenko, Blue Jackets +180 8 G in 17 GP Mika Zibanejad, Rangers +210 5 G in 18 GP J.T. Miller, Rangers +230 4 G...
The Athletic | Jim Bowden: ($) After this week’s GM meetings in Las Vegas, some of the Yankees’ offseason priorities are coming into focus. Perhaps most notable is that a reunion with free agent starter Michael King, who the team shipped to San Diego as the centerpiece of the Juan Soto deal, is “a real […]
URBANA, Ill. – Mere seconds before hearing their name called, the Fighting Illini were unsure if their season had come to an end following the 2-0 loss against Washington in the Big Ten Tournament. Now, after the relief of hearing the announcement, No. 10 Illinois will face No. 7 Memphis in the NCAA Tournament on […]
The Missouri Tigers (6-3) and the Mississippi State Bulldogs (5-5) square off on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field in a clash of SEC opponents. The game featuring the Tigers and Bulldogs will be airing on SEC Network. Watch Missouri vs. Mississippi State with Fubo! When is Missouri vs. Mississippi State and when does it start? This game between the Tigers and Bulldogs will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Be ready to see the kickoff at 7:45 p.m. ET....