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OK, so we didn’t mean to take a break but we’re back now! With a 2025/26 season review feeling redundant, the boys dig into some recent news and give their opinion on One Royal’s pros and cons. Matt Ritchie’s retirement and return rumours regarding Yakou Meite pique Ben and Ross’ interest. And with World Cup […]
When it comes to protecting Golden Boy’s interests, Oscar De La Hoya is willing to take legal action when necessary. Days after he berated Dana White and the team over their upcoming White House card and suggested potential legal action, the former world champion-turned-promoter is finally following through on his warning, but not over that […] The post Oscar De La Hoya Issuing Cease-and-Desist Letter to Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing Over Ryan Garcia appeared first on EssentiallySports .
On Thursday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs will finish their series with the Colorado Rockies in Denver.The Cubs have lost each of the first two games in the series, so they will look to avoid getting swept.Chicago Cubs Release 6-Year MLB PlayerEarlier in the week, the Cubs announced the news that they have released Jeff Brigham […] The post Chicago Cubs Release 6-Year MLB Player During Rockies Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Happy College World Series everybody! With the pinnacle of the college baseball season set to commence, it is time for The Sports Bank 2026 MLB Mock Draft Version 4.0. We’ll focus here on some of the top prospects who will be on display in Omaha. As for the 2026 Major League Baseball draft itself, it […] The post 2026 MLB Mock Draft Version 4.0 appeared first on The Sports Bank .
For the second time in three nights, it would require extra innings. This time however, the Astros wouldn’t be as fortunate as they were 48 hours earlier in the series opener, dropping the finale to the Angels by a score of 3-2. Former Astro Jose Siri would deliver the final blow with an […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers finally made the move everyone expected. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced after their 9-8 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates that they’ve made their decision concerning starting catcher Will Smith and his neck injury. “Will Smith is going to go on the IL,” said Roberts. “We’re going to bring Chuckie Robinson. Chuckie […] The post Dodgers Announce Will Smith Decision Following Pirates Game appeared first on HEAVY .
I'm pinch-hitting for MLBTR owner Tim Dierkes on this week's MLB Mailbag! In this edition, we'll get into Rafael Devers' contract and trade value (or lack thereof), the Nationals' unexpectedly strong performance and how it could shape their deadline, the revolving door for "41st men" on 40-man rosters (e.g. Atlanta's Carlos Carrasco), the Guardians' deadline […]
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of […]
The Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers faced off in the rubber match of this three game interleague series. Down 3-0 after 6 1/2 innings, it looked like the A’s offense had finally cooled off in the desert heat. Yet, the team burst to life just in time and then its bullpen shut the door on the […]
Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Adolis Garcia left their 7-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The club later revealed he suffered a pulled muscle in his right shoulder. The injury happened when Garcia threw home on a Kazuma Okamoto sacrifice fly.After the game, Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said they were “a little bit” concerned […] The post Phillies Concerned About Veteran Outfielder’s Injury vs. Blue Jays appeared first on HEAVY .
When the New York Giants signed Dominic Zvada as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft, most people saw him as another camp body entering a crowded competition. After all, the former Michigan standout was sharing the room with veteran Jason Sanders, a former Pro Bowler, and Ben Sauls, who had already spent […] The post Former Michigan Football Player Emerging as Favorite for Giants Starting Job appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Well just as Drake Baldwin seemed to be nearing his return, the Braves will now be without Ronald Acuna for at least 10 days, with a hamstring strain. The Braves just can’t seem to get all of their stars healthy and playing well together at once, even as they are performing extremely well this season. […]
Oklahoma City Comets 10, Charlotte Knights 1The Knights (35-30) are off to a rough start this week, dropping the first two games in their series against the Comets (37-27). The Comets are proving that they still have plenty of weapons despite releasing White Sox legend Seby Zavala on June 5. Knights starter Jonathan Cannon, 25, […]
Box Score It was a solid night for Brandon Sproat in Las Vegas on Wednesday night, but the Brewers were unable to pick up the series win, as the offense faltered after putting up an early lead and Chad Patrick struggled out of the bullpen. Christian Yelich started the evening off with a walk, and […]
A frightening moment unfolded during Wednesday night’s MLB game between the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers when Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo was struck in the head by a line drive off the bat of Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo.…
The Cubs released right-hander Jeff Brigham. Brigham was signed to a minor league deal in the offseason but was injured in Spring Training and never actually pitched for Iowa or any other minor league team. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were locked in a cave by the Louisville Bats (Reds), 20-5. Yikes. Jordan Wicks started […]
This was a game that was initially defined by excellent pitching, but the bats came alive for Colorado in the final two innings, resulting in a 3-2 walk-off victory over the Chicago Cubs. The Rockies have secured the series victory and improved to 26-42 on the season, thanks largely in part to a strong start […]
Rockies 3, Cubs 2 Graphics via FanGraphs. Yo ho ho!: TJ Rumfield, +0.44 WPA It’s not what you want: Jacob Webb, -0.45 WPA Game Thread Comment of the Day Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!
I took my troubles to the baseball gameUp at the park with the financial name.Strive for a win which we surely wouldn’t mind;Would we have the trouble of blown bullpen in the ninth? We know the Twins have made us flop in grief:They call the ‘pen, but do we get relief?Well, Buxton and Royce hit […]
The Texas Rangers scored six runs while the Kansas City Royals scored four runs in ten innings. Remember the second game of the season when the Rangers literally dropped the ball multiple times in Philadelphia and turned what looked like an easy victory into an extra innings game that they eventually did hold on to […]
3 ties, 4 lead changes, 24 hits, 13 pitchers, and a partridge in a pear tree. This game had it all, except for a Royals win that is. Texas pulled out a 6-4 extra inning affair on a wild night of baseball. The first three innings only had three major events before the game really […]
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider reacted to Max Scherzer’s first start since his return from the IL. Scherzer was put on the IL on April 27, retroactive to April 25, due to right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation. After rehabbing in the minor leagues, the Blue Jays officially activated Scherzer on Wednesday for […] The post John Schneider Reacts to Max Scherzer’s 1st Start Since IL Return appeared first on HEAVY .
The Tigers were unable to pull off another win against the Twins as they lost game two 6-4. Today’s game started with some questions. After a brief delay due to potential impending weather, it was determined the game should go ahead and start. The starters for the game were slated to be Framber Valdez for […]
It sometimes shocks me how quickly the “vibe” around a baseball team can change. Just two weeks ago, the Diamondbacks finished off a road sweep of the Giants in a solid, all-around effort. That win put the team a season-best seven games over .500 heading to Seattle. Since that game, they’ve gone 3-9 and haven’t […]
Well, look who’s sitting atop the American League Central. Behind six gritty innings from Davis Martin, another electric performance from Braden Montgomery, and a lockdown bullpen, the White Sox knocked off the mighty Braves. The win pushed the Sox into first place, and if you’re keeping score at home, that’s consecutive nights of making one […]