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The Yankees can use all the relief pitching help they can get these days. Due to injuries, it seems like they are always improvising to fill the unit with reliable arms, signing or claiming guys such as Justin Topa (already DFA’d), Michael Fulmer, and John Schreiber in the last week or so. They need some […]
Introduction While I agree with the general consensus that the Diamondbacks biggest weakness is a failure to develop pitching prospects, and it’s not a strength for the organization, I find most of the criticisms of the current Arizona farm system laughable, when the vast majority of critics can’t name anyone in the farm system. That […]
Most players for the Arizona football team don’t have a legacy to follow in, but for Tre Spivey, he comes from the legacy of Junior Spivey. As a part of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2001 World Series Championship team, Junior etched himself into the state of Arizona sports lore. The two Spiveys got to share a […]
Building on a process that started as a prep, some of the top arms in the country added to their draft profile this summer in the Cape Cod League. We rank them here.
We’ve made it, happy week one of the college football season! While not much is expected out of Missouri to be a College Football Playoff threat this season with their over/under set at 6.5 wins— the Tigers do come in ranked at No. 25 in the preseason polls. Mizzou’s schedule sets up ridiculously tough in […]
Almost two months ago, Paul Toboni made local product Chris Hacopian his first draft pick. He took the Maryland and Texas A&M slugger 11th overall thanks to his intriguing blend of hitting ability, plate discipline and raw power. About a month into Hacopian’s professional career, he has been as advertised for better or worse. Baseball […]
Just like this entire season, the Mariners’ East Coast road trip was filled with great disappointment interspersed with moments of competence. Walking away from Boston with two straight wins against one of the better teams in the AL is an accomplishment but it’s overshadowed by the totally lifeless performance in Toronto against a much more […]
Amidst the chatter of Freddy Peralta tanking a potential nine-figure free-agency check, Daulton Varsho‘s similar walk-season struggles have remained relatively quiet. Over the past four seasons, Varsho was a league-average hitter with defensive prowess so elite that he averaged 5.0 rWAR/162 games. For a position that puts defense at such a premium, Varsho’s free-agent value […] The post Daulton Varsho’s Free-Agent Payday is Taking a Major Hit appeared first on Just Baseball .
Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable dropped honest takes after his team fell to the Houston Astros by a score of 2-0 thanks to an eyebrow-raising eighth inning. Head-scratching decisions in the eighth inning of a scoreless game cost the Chicago White Sox a pivotal matchup against the Houston Astros in the 2026 MLB season. After the game, there was a lot for manager Will Venable to answer for, and he did so with clear messages for Tristan Peters and Drew Romo , whose baserunning was put un...
The Arizona Cardinals are just over a week away from kicking off their 2026 NFL season. The Cardinals are widely expected to be among the worst teams in the NFL this year, although they do have some intriguing skill positional pieces on the offensive side of the ball, including wide receiver Michael Wilson. On Thursday, […] The post Michael Wilson rewarded with 3-year Cardinals contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Arizona Cardinals haven't had much to celebrate in recent years, but they created a moment of positivity on Thursday by rewarding one of their rising young stars with a new deal.
We have a very early game today. Living in the west, I hate these games cause they get in the way of what I’d normally be doing. But then, today I don’t feel like doing anything. I have been going to gym a fair bit lately, as I’m playing squash this winter, and I’ve reached […]
The Braves, Mets, Marlins, Phillies and Nationals could all lose valuable MLB free agents after the month of September, or in some cases the MLB Playoffs.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Cardinals are signing WR Michael Wilson to a three-year extension. Schefter adds the deal is for $75 million with a maximum value of $78 million and $47 million guaranteed. Wilson, 26, was drafted by the Cardinals with the No. 94 overall pick in the third round of the 2023 NFL […] The post BREAKING: Cardinals Signing WR Michael Wilson Three-Year, $75M Extension appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Houston Astros have not played their best baseball this season. They happen to currently hold a two-game lead in the American League West standings despite being just 71-69 as of this story’s writing. The American League is weak overall this year, and the AL West is probably the worst overall division in the sport. […] The post Fatal flaw that will doom Astros’ chances of winning AL West appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Cubs bullpen appears to be in the midst of a full-on collapse after yet another poor showing in Wednesday’s 9-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field. More News: Chicago Cubs staring down harsh reality after Jacob Webb injury Worst of all for the team, de facto closer Jacob Webb took a [...] The post Chicago Cubs: Justin Steele’s rehab sparks ‘Hail Mary’ bullpen hope appeared first on ChiCitySports .
Louisville football will be opening its season against Ole Miss on Sunday night. Originally, Louisville was expecting to play Georgia this season, but Georgia backed out of the series. Now, Louisville coach Jeff Brohm is speaking out about how the Ole Miss series came to fruition, per Thomas Goldkamp of On3. “Well that’s a good […] The post Louisville coach Jeff Brohm hints that Ole Miss game is happening because Georgia was too cowardly appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Giants are ready to see Cam Skattebo back in action after he missed most of his rookie year with a season-ending injury. What the Giants probably didn’t know during his time of recovery was that he contemplated retirement. “Coming out of college, going to the NFL, I think I gave myself one […] The post Giants’ Cam Skattebo was close to retiring after devastating injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers are attempting a 3-peat, but things have not been going well, as a possible injury to Shohei Ohtani puts that in jeopardy. With the Ohtani injury in mind, manager Dave Roberts has admitted his superstar is ailing, according to a game recap by the Associated Press. “Roberts said he plans to […] The post Shohei Ohtani is obviously injured, and it threatens to derail Dodgers’ 3-peat dreams appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Giants RB Cam Skattebo‘s rookie year got off to a strong start but was cut short after eight games when he suffered a significant ankle injury. Appearing on the Up & Adams show, Skattebo opened up on the injury. Coming into the league, he said he had a rule that he would retire if he […] The post Giants RB Cam Skattebo Contemplated Retirement Following Ankle Injury appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
John Harbaugh provided an encouraging update on Giants offensive lineman Bryan Hudson after he missed practice. The New York Giants and John Harbaugh received an encouraging update on offensive lineman Bryan Hudson after the backup center was held out of Wednesday’s practice. Hudson is an important piece of New York’s offensive line depth heading into the 2026 season, particularly at center. While John Michael Schmitz is expected to open the season as the starter, Hudson is one injury a...
Lane Kiffin’s choice to leave Ole Miss for LSU sparked controversy right from the start. Yet, the drama didn’t end […]
The Braves have produced more young talent over the last decade than any other organization. Keeping it all healthy has been a bit of a different story, but when it comes to getting young guys ready for the majors, few clubs can even compare. That’s something that should make the next few years incredibly exhilarating. […]
The Flyers announced the players who will be attending next week’s training camp , as well as the schedule which runs from Sept. 11 through to Sept. 16, including the two games against the New York Rangers next weekend. The next generation is going camping! ⛺️ Check out this year’s Rookie Camp roster and schedule. #LetsGoFlyers — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) September 3, 2026 The 27-man roster includes 16 forwards, eight blueliners, and a trio of goaltenders. Leading the fo...
New York Giants CB Greg Newsome II is eager to face George Pickens as the team clashes with the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1. The New York Giants have a Week 1 divisional showdown against the Dallas Cowboys . With that in mind, cornerback Greg Newsome II is already eyeing his matchup against wideout George Pickens . During a press conference, Newsome was asked about his former AFC North foe, George Pickens . Newsome was a part of the Cleveland Browns while Pickens played for the Steelers. N...
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