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I don’t want to write this recap. The Mariners lost 2-0 to the Marlins on Wednesday. It was a very boring game. George Kirby pitched well, in the way that George Kirby often pitches well, but not in the way that he pitched so well as to be newsworthy. The Mariners lineup hit poorly, in […]
After striking out 17 times in each of the first two games of this series, the Yankees managed to rein in the whiffs today. However, this more contact-oriented approach brought far worse results than their five runs in the opener and four runs last night. They found themselves shut out for the sixth time this […]
The 2026 Milwaukee Brewers have been recognized as one of the best teams in Major League Baseball. With Jacob Misiorowski and William Contreras already being named to the Midsummer Classic, there are solid representatives for the franchise. However, there are still some players who could be considered snubs, including a former award winner. Let’s take [...]
Didier Deschamps upped the ante ahead of France's quarterfinals matchup with Morocco at the 2026 World Cup with a pointed message at Argentinian referees. French referee Francois Letexier is in the eye of the storm after Argentina’s 3-2 victory over Egypt in the Round of 16. With Egypt reportedly filing a FIFA complaint over the officiating and Egyptian head coach Hossam Hassan accusing Lionel Messi and Argentina of being favored , the stakes are at an all-time high. However, France natio...
Despite getting completely and totally blanked for the first six innings of this contest, the Atlanta Braves eventually broke through and ended up pulling off a 3-0 victory in an excellent pitching performance from Grant Holmes and Atlanta’s bullpen. It would be an understatement to call this one a pitchers’ duel, as both starters were […]
The Colorado Rockies have a rare opportunity as they try to win a series on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Rockies’ offense has been troublesome for the best team in baseball throughout the series, and after a narrow extra-inning loss on Monday and a comeback victory on Tuesday, Colorado looks to do […]
Arizona Diamondbacks (45-46) at San Diego Padres (45-46), July 8, 2026, 7:10 p.m. PST Watch: ESPN Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Marlins 2, Mariners 0 Josh Naylor, +0.20 WPACole Young, -0.34 WPA Game thread comment of the day:
Clemson legend Ben Boulware, who currently serves on Dabo Swinney’s staff, began his football career in the Tigers’ backyard. It was at TL Hanna High School that the linebacker first made a name for himself in South Carolina. The same high school is now honoring its alum 14 years after he dominated its ranks. On […] The post Clemson Assistant Coach Earns Major Football Hall of Fame Honor appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Brandon Woodruff will visit Dr. Keith Meister for a second opinion on his injured shoulder, relays team reporter Sophia Minnaert. Initial testing revealed a new injury to Woodruff’s anterior shoulder capsule. Milwaukee placed the two-time All-Star on the injured list over the weekend. Woodruff’s velocity had tanked on Saturday due to shoulder discomfort. Skipper Pat […]
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras left Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox after fouling a ball off his foot.
Baseball has a funny way of sticking with you. Some plays, some moments, some games, some players, just latch onto certain segments of your brain and I’m not fit to diagnose why. I’ve consumed thousands and thousands of San Francisco Giants games in my life. Some through paper box scores, and others through digital ones; […]
The Dodgers’ longest homestand of the year — 10 games — to take them into the All-Star break features all National League West opponents. First came the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies to Los Angeles, and now the Arizona Diamondbacks are in town for a three-game series beginning Friday night at Dodger Stadium. Los […]
The Chicago Cubs opened their series against the Baltimore Orioles with a 5-2 victory on Tuesday night, improving to 51-40 on the season.Chicago went 16-10 in June and has won 11 of its last 14 games, with leadoff hitter and star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong playing a major role in the team’s recent success as they […] The post MLB World Reacts to Cubs’ Historic Pete Crow-Armstrong Announcement appeared first on HEAVY .
The new home of the Tampa Bay Rays is starting to take shape.
Who is Jared Jones? The Pirates right-hander was pulled during a perfect game bid after six flawless innings, sparking questions about the surprising decision. The post Who Is Jared Jones? Pirates Pitcher Pulled During Perfect Game Bid appeared first on HEAVY .
Dylan Cease's pitch count was rather high heading into the ninth inning of Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants.
The Philadelphia Phillies will have to address the long-term situation with their manager. Don Mattingly is filling the role on an interim basis, sparking speculation about who will lead the team in 2027.Mattingly is open to the idea of managing beyond this season.“I would do it,” Mattingly told ESPN’s Buster Olney, video courtesy of NBC […] The post Phillies’ Don Mattingly Open to Managing Beyond 2026 Season Amid Alex Cora Buzz appeared first on HEAVY .
The Seattle Seahawks are looking to repeat as Super Bowl champions, and while many see them as a threat for the Lombardi Trophy this upcoming 2026 NFL season, there’s one major concern some might have about the team: The running game. Seattle lost Kenneth Walker III this offseason as he left via free agency to […] The post Cardinals, Seahawks Get Big Trade Idea Involving James Conner appeared first on HEAVY .
On Wednesday night, the New York Yankees are playing the third game of their series with the Tampa Bay Rays in Florida.The series is tied up at 1-1.Recent Yankees Player Signs With New MLB TeamAlso on Wednesday, news came out that a recent Yankees player had signed with the Los Angeles Angels.MLB.com wrote: “Los Angeles […] The post Recent New York Yankees Player Signs With New MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY .
When Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly was asked his future earlier this month, he didn’t tip his hand. Prior to […]
Prior to today’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Atlanta Braves recalled right-handed pitcher Victor Mederos and optioned lefty Conner Thomas to Triple-A. Mederos appeared in one game back in late May for Atlanta, covering two innings in a victory against the Miami Marlins. He had pitched in a dozen games across three seasons with […]
Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly expressed interest in leading the team beyond the 2026 season on Wednesday.
For seven consecutive years the Arizona Cardinals have had a player on the NFL Top 100 list. Sure, some years they have had more, but for seven years you could count on Budda Baker to be on that list. While Baker is down about 40 spots, his presence on the list, and on the field […]
There is one game left to be played to settle the NL West showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies. The rubber match for the 3-game series is set for Wednesday evening. Before the Rockies series finale, the Dodgers released their lineup, and it features several changes, including a catching decision between Dalton […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Dalton Rushing Decision Before Rockies Game appeared first on HEAVY .