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Who To Keep: Mauricio Dubón or Ramón Urías?

You could certainly argue that the Astros have an expensive yet inefficient roster. And I would agree with that assessment. Including projected raises in arbitration, the organization is projected to have around $16 million under the first tax threshold of $244 million for the upcoming 2026 season. That number will almost certainly change, most likely […]

From The Crawfish Boxes | about 1 month ago | 1 read

World Series Game 1 Open Thread

It feels like it’s been a month since I last saw a baseball game. But a baseball game we finally have tonight! It’s Game 1 of the World Series. And guess what? You can still go see it in person if you want: So, yeah, $6,000 is obviously a lot of money. But what if […]

From Over the Monster | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Yankees fans prefer re-signing Bellinger over a Kyle Tucker pursuit

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across Major League Baseball. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Yankees fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The offseason came earlier for the Yankees than they or the fans would’ve liked, but […]

From Pinstripe Alley | about 1 month ago | 1 read

World Series Game 1 thread: Bo Bichette at second base

The first Blue Jays World Series game in 32 years is tonight. There are only a few guys on the team who could have watched the last one: Max Scherzer, George Springer, Chris Bassitt, Kevin Gausman, Tommy Nance, Tyler Heineman…Jeff Hoffman would have been 9 months old. Scherzer would be the only one who might […]

From Bluebird Banter | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Eagles-Giants Final Injury Report: A.J. Brown and Brandon Graham among 6 players ruled OUT

The Philadelphia Eagles issued their third and final official injury report in advance of their Week 8 home game against the New York Giants. The Eagles ruled six players OUT: A.J. Brown, Brandon Graham, Cam Jurgens, Adoree’ Jackson, Jakorian Bennett, and Azeez Ojulari. Brown’s absence, which certainly isn’t ideal, means the Eagles currently have four […]

From Bleeding Green Nation | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Dodgers World Series Game 1 starting lineup

The Dodgers have settled into a fairly regular lineup, especially with no more opposing left-handed starters to face. Their lineup in Game 1 of the World Series against the Blue Jays on Friday night at Rogers Centre in Toronto features the same starting nine players for a fifth straight game. Shohei Ohtani leads off, which […]

From True Blue LA | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

NFL Week 8 betting advice: Eagles-Giants pick and prop bets

Are you betting on the Birds? Steve Maltepes, known as “The Philly Godfather,” will impart his gambling wisdom on the Eagles and where the smart money is going on various pro football games each weekend this season. Maltepes is one of the nation’s hottest sports betting experts who appears weekly on national radio, is the […]

From Bleeding Green Nation | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Fixing the 2026 Arizona Diamondbacks: Outfield

The D-backs 2025 outfield collectively took a step back from their previous performances, continuing what could be seen as a potentially worrying trend. In 2023, the three positions combined to be worth 2.4 bWAR Above Average (bWAA). In 2024, that figure dropped to 1.7 bWAA, and this year, it dropped below the average, coming it […]

From AZ Snake Pit | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Breaking down the World Series lineups

We have a Fall Classic matchup between the National League’s chalk pick and one of the more surprising American League winners, at least based on preseason projections. The Toronto Blue Jays will welcome the reigning and defending World Series champion Dodgers tonight for the first Fall Classic in Canada since 1993, and the big face-off […]

From Pinstripe Alley | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Julián Alvarez’s agent bashes Barcelona rumors amid Atlético struggles

Here’s some good news in light of Atlético Madrid’s crushing 4-0 loss at Arsenal on Tuesday: Julián Alvarez is in absolutely no rush to leave the club amid social media speculation that he has turned down a contract renewal offer in search of a project that would practically guarantee him title wins. This is according […]

From Into the Calderon | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

World Series Game 1 is here

Second verse, same as the first. (Hopefully). Tonight, the Los Angeles Dodgers look to finish what they started, defending their World Series title from 2024. They will face the Toronto Blue Jays in what is shaping up to be a battle of the most annoying cliches and narratives. USA vs. Canada. Good vs Evil. David […]

From True Blue LA | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

A Cubs fan’s guide to the World Series

It’s finally here. The Fall Classic will kick off in Canada tonight featuring two teams full of titans in a best-of-seven series to determine this year’s World Series Champion. We’ve already seen epic performances this October from superstar two-way player Shohei Ohtani and legacy bat Vladimir Guerrero Jr. What else can we expect as the […]

From Bleed Cubbie Blue | about 1 month ago | 1 read

Orioles fans close to split on who to root for in World Series

Since the last Orioles World Series championship in 1983, the team has not made it back to play for the title. Every season, sooner or later, ends up with a question of who Orioles fans might have to root for instead. With each passing round, the choices shrink. We’re down to the final two teams […]

From Camden Chat | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Eagles opposing player to stop, Week 8 edition

When the Eagles host the New York Giants this Sunday at 1 p.m. a Lincoln Financial Field, much could depend on the health of Giants’ extraordinary pass rusher Brian Burns. All Burns has done this season is garner an NFL-leading nine sacks, 26 pressures, and make 21 tackles—seven alone and two sacks in the Giants’ […]

From Bleeding Green Nation | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Royals React Results: Royals fans want a salary cap and floor

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Kansas City Royals fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Earlier this week, we asked Royals fans whether the Dodgers’ excessive spending or the Royals’ lack of spending […]

From Royals Review | about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Louisville vs. Kansas exhibition preview

Louisville Cardinals (0-0) vs. Kansas Jayhawks (0-0) Exhibition Game One Game Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: KFC Yum Center: Louisville, Ky. Television: ACC Network Announcers: Dave O’Brien (play-by-play) and Seth Greenberg (analyst) Favorite: No line Series: Kansas leads, 6-5 Last Meeting: Kansas won, 98-77, on Jan. 16, 1993 at Freedom Hall in Louisville Series History: Statistics (from 2024-25): Relevant Videos: About Kansas: […]

From Card Chronicle | about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Player review: Matt Chapman

2025 stats: 128 G, 535 PA, .231/.340/.430, .198 ISO, 13 BB%, 25 K%, 118 wRC+, 3.7 fWAR Here it is. The moment that the Giants’ 2025 season tripped over itself and started its long tumble to kaput.  Note Matt Chapman’s right hand. See the squish of digits, wrist bent awkwardly over palm, all crushed by […]

From McCovey Chronicles | about 1 month ago | 1 read